The Great Grandson of the Tang Dynasty: The beginning of the slaughter of General Tiance's mans

Chapter 367 Queen Xiao enters the palace

After receiving Li Chengdao's instructions, Fang Xuanling quickly sent someone to bring the decree to the three aristocratic families, and asked the heads of these aristocratic families to come to the palace to see him.

Who dares to refuse the edict issued by Li Chengdao?

Therefore, it didn't take long for the heads of the three major families to rush to Chang'an City and then enter the palace to have an audience.

Royal Palace.

Imperial study room, in the outer room.

The heads of the three great aristocratic families, Xiao, Zheng and Liu, have all arrived.

As soon as the three of them received the news about Li Chengdao, they rushed to the palace as quickly as possible, and no one dared to neglect.

Those who came to the palace to see him were all heads of families.

The current head of the Zheng family is Zheng Yuanzhou, and the head of the Liu family is named Liu Sanchong.

As for the head of the Lanling Xiao family, it is very surprising.

The head of the Xiao family in Lanling was the former Empress Xiao.

It was that strange woman with a legendary life, the former Emperor and Empress of the Sui Dynasty.

Empress Xiao is now over fifty years old. It is undoubtedly very incredible for a female to take charge of the entire Lanling Xiao family.

There is actually a reason for this.

Five years ago, the current head of the Xiao family died suddenly of a sudden illness, leaving only a ten-year-old son.

If there is no successor in the Changfang lineage, it is inevitable that other branches will be concerned about the position of the head of the family.

Empress Xiao was also from the eldest family lineage, so she united with several good families to support her, and overcame all opinions to take charge of the entire Lanling Xiao family, acting as the head of the family.

When the child grows up, the title of head of the family will be passed back to him.

Empress Xiao was once the emperor and empress of the former dynasty, so her abilities were naturally very strong, otherwise she would not be called a strange woman.

Therefore, it is not difficult for her to take charge of the entire Lanling Xiao family. The entire Xiao family is managed in order and becomes more prosperous under her hands.

Empress Xiao was the first to arrive at the palace, followed closely by Liu Sanchong, the head of the Liu family.

Zheng Yuanzhou only arrived at the palace after both of them arrived.

"Master Zheng."

After seeing Zheng Yuanzhou walking into the imperial study, Queen Xiao, who was chatting with Liu Sanzhong, took the initiative to say hello.

Zheng Yuanzhou heard the sound and looked over. He was quite surprised to see Empress Xiao and Liu Sanzhong. He stepped forward and saluted: "Empress Xiao, Brother Liu."

"Master Zheng also came here after receiving His Majesty's order?"

Seeing Zheng Yuanzhou, Liu Sanzhong couldn't help but ask.

I just had a discussion with Queen Xiao and learned from Queen Xiao that she also came because of the imperial edict.

Now I see Zheng Yuanzhou, so I have this guess.

Zheng Yuanzhou nodded, smiled slightly and replied: "That's right. I heard that your Majesty has something important to discuss, and it concerns my Zheng Family Bank, so I came here in person."

Zheng Yuanzhou obviously knew more news than Empress Xiao and the head of the Liu family.

He is Li Chengdao's uncle, the brother of the current Queen Mother, the father of the imperial concubine, and a serious first-class relative.

Therefore, he knows a lot about the inside story of this trip.

Queen Xiao and the head of the Liu family couldn't help but feel very surprised when they heard this.

When they received the order to visit the palace, they only talked about the affairs of their bank, but they didn't know exactly what it was about. Now even the Zheng family, the mother family of the Tianzi family, is involved, including three major banks. It seems that this matter is not a trivial matter.

"Master Zheng, why did your Majesty summon us this time? Please tell us a little bit."

Queen Xiao couldn't help but ask.

The head of the Liu family nodded and looked at Zheng Yuanzhou, obviously also very curious.

Seeing this, Zheng Yuanzhou pondered for a moment, and then said: "I only know that His Majesty seems to want to consolidate all the banks in the Tang Dynasty and make them owned by the imperial court. From now on, private banks will not be allowed to run."

"We were summoned to the palace today to discuss the integration of our three major banks."

This was the information he knew, and Li Chengdao didn't tell him much about the rest.

But he had no worries.

Relying on the relationship between their Zheng family and Li Chengdao, it is impossible for Li Chengdao to let their Zheng family suffer.

Otherwise, with Li Chengdao's personality, there would be no need to negotiate, and he would just do it.

Zheng Yuanzhou is not worried, but it does not mean that Queen Xiao and the head of the Liu family are not worried either.

When they heard that Li Chengdao wanted to integrate all the banks in the country, they couldn't help but change their minds.

If banks are to be integrated, their three major banks will be the first to be integrated.

And if the banks are nationalized, they will lose a major source of income!

Queen Xiao was okay, after all, the Xiao family was related by marriage to the royal family, but the head of the Liu family felt very uneasy.

The Liu family has no kinship with the royal family. It's the same as the Xiao and Zheng families. One is related by marriage and the other is from the mother's family.

It can't be compared at all, okay?

Seeing that the head of the Liu family looked unhappy, Zheng Yuanzhou comforted him and said, "Brother Liu, don't worry. Although your Majesty has said that he wants to consolidate the world's banks, this matter is of great importance. Your Majesty must have thought of a perfect plan, so there is no need to worry."

"Um……"

The leader of the Liu family laughed twice and said nothing more.

After waiting in the outer room for a short time, Li Chengdao came to the imperial study room.

After seeing Li Chengdao, the three of them immediately saluted and said, "See your majesty."

Today Li Chengdao is not wearing a dragon robe. He has always been like this in the palace. He likes to wear casual clothes from time to time. When meeting the three heads of the family today, he is wearing a moon-white Confucian robe. There is no imperial majesty, but he gives people an approachable feeling.

"The three heads of the family don't need to be polite, just stay on your own terms."

Li Chengdao raised his hand gently and said with a smile, his tone was very warm, making people feel like a spring breeze.

The three of them stood up.

When Li Chengdao saw Empress Xiao, a trace of surprise flashed in his eyes and he said, "Empress Xiao?"

What he was meeting today was the heads of the three major aristocratic families. Why was Queen Xiao here?

Queen Xiao naturally knew why Li Chengdao was surprised, and explained: "My nephew unfortunately passed away due to illness, and now I am taking over the position of head of the Xiao family, which makes Your Majesty laugh."

"I see."

Li Chengdao nodded and then understood.

Then he looked at Queen Xiao carefully.

The last time he met Empress Xiao was more than ten years ago. Now more than ten years have passed. Although Empress Xiao still looks like a mature woman and her charm is still there, she can still tell that she is much older.

Seeing his old friend, he couldn't help but recall the past.

(End of this chapter)