I am the carpenter king

() Saluted Emperor Tianqi, and Chen Hong said respectfully: "Your Majesty, all these are ready, but what about the prisoners in the East Factory?"

"All go to the imperial prison, and the trial can start after tomorrow! By the way, has the person I asked you to find found?".Looking at Chen Hong, Emperor Tianqi asked with a sullen face.

"Return to Your Majesty, I have already found it, but I haven't started contacting it yet. Shall I test it out today?" Chen Hong looked at Emperor Tianqi carefully, and asked with a sullen face.

Slowly nodded, Emperor Tianqi asked suspiciously: "What kind of family is this? Have you checked everything out?".

"Return to Your Majesty, I've found out everything! This family's surname is Fang, and there are five members of the family. The owner is Fang Xing, a 42-year-old businessman. Fang Xing's ancestral home is Anhui, and now he lives in the capital. He is a family of businessmen from generation to generation. In addition to Fang Xing, the Fang family also has Fang Xing's first wife Zhao Shi, the eldest son Fang Hua, the second son Fang Yan, and the eldest daughter Fang Fei." Chen Hong bowed and said in a respectful voice.

After pondering for a while, Emperor Tianqi said lightly: "What kind of business does he do?"

"Returning to Your Majesty, the Fang family has been engaged in the silk industry for generations, and the business is not small, but the Fang family is very conscientious in doing business. It is not for the rich and unkind merchants, who donate money and medicine every year to relieve the poor. It is just that the Fang family has encountered There are some difficulties." Chen Hong still bowed his body and said respectfully.

Nodding again, Emperor Tianqi said in a deep voice, "Are you sure there is nothing wrong with this person?"

"Don't worry, Your Majesty, the ministers have asked Mr. Luo of Jinyiwei to help, and the six generations of Fang Xing have been found out. The Fang family was originally a big family, but after the family fortune fell, they went their separate ways. Fang Xing's branch did not It’s not from the long family’s lineage, so there’s nothing special about it, that’s when Fang Xing came to the capital. The ministers collected information on merchants in the entire capital, and there are very few who have no background, and this Fang Xing is one of them.” Chen Hong nodded vigorously, and said in a firm voice.

Walking around the hall with his hands behind his back, Emperor Tianqi thought about it quietly, and asked again after a long time: "Chen Hong. You just said that the Fang family is in trouble. What kind of trouble is it?"

"Returning to Your Majesty, there are many merchants in Ming Dynasty, and different places have their own chambers of commerce. Fang Xing's family has ancestral weaving skills and exquisite craftsmanship, so the business has been very good in recent years. But Jiangnan, which also started with silk Naturally, the businessmen couldn't tolerate such things, so they united to run against the Fang family. Some of the merchants here have deep backgrounds, and the Fang family can't afford to provoke them. They recently settled a lawsuit. They lost! The family is preparing to sell the silk workshop!" Chen Hong replied.

Once again pacing slowly, Emperor Tianqi said with a serious face: "Who are the people who run on the Fang family?"

"Returning to Your Majesty, it is several Beijing-run silk and satin companies in the capital, as well as chambers of commerce in several provinces in the south of the Yangtze River. The composition of these chambers of commerce is very simple, and they are all centered on regions. The shadow of the vassal king!" Chen Hong said respectfully, looking at Emperor Tianqi cautiously.

He pondered for a while.Emperor Tianqi said in a deep voice: "Let's get in touch today! When this matter is over, I will use him!"

"Yes. Your Majesty, the ministers will go in person!" Chen Hong bowed to Emperor Tianqi and retreated.

Seeing Chen Hong leaving, Emperor Tianqi smiled coldly and said in a low voice, "They are all rich, but I am poor. This time I want to be rich too!"

The Fang family's house is located in the east of Beijing City. It is a big house with three entrances and three exits. It can be seen that the Fang family is rich.However, the Fang family, which used to be rich, is now a bit dilapidated, with the front door bare.The door was closed.

The inner house of the Fang family was also full of gloom at this time. The head of the house, Fang Xing, sat on a chair with a sad face, and Mrs. Fang was on the side.The two sons were also sitting in the room, and the eldest lady of the Fang family, Fang Fei, who never left the door on weekdays, was also there.

Sighing deeply, Fang Xing said to the butler on the side: "How is it? Is there still no one buying it?".

"Master, these people are avoiding us like tigers now! Don't talk about buying our shop, as long as I come to the door, they will disappear!" Fang Fu, the old housekeeper, sighed and said with a depressed face.

He slapped the table hard, and Fang Xing said loudly: "These people are trying to push us to a dead end! They want our Fang family's weaving skills, these people are really too much!"

"Father, Shuntian Mansion is obviously in collusion with them. In this city of Beijing, there will definitely be good officials. Why don't we go out and inquire, and then file a complaint?" Fang Xing's eldest son, Fang Hua, is 30 years old this year. Married a wife and had a son.Fang Hua is a very stable person in normal times, with a very dignified demeanor.

"Father, in my opinion, we should hit the Jingyang bell and sue the imperial court!" Fang Yan on the side seemed to be unable to stand it any longer, and said loudly.Fang Yan is the second son of the Fang family. Compared with his elder brother Fang Hua, Fang Yan can be described as incompetent.However, because of his family education, he is still a good person, so he can only be said to be young and frivolous.

Shaking his head with a wry smile, Fang Xing turned his attention to his daughter. Among his three children, Fang Hua was honest, honest and well-behaved, and he was a very good successor.Fang Yan was young and frivolous, and he didn't know what to do, but the one who could help at this time was Fang Xing's daughter, Fang Fei.

Although she is a daughter, Fang Fei likes to read books like Sun Tzu's Art of War and Guiguzi very much. Naturally, she is the only one who can help at this time.

"Fair, what can you do?"Looking at his daughter, Fang Xing said expectantly.

Slightly frowning, Fang Fei pondered for a long time before sighing: "Elder Brother's method is feasible, but we are not familiar with the officials in the capital. Although we can do this, life and death are unpredictable. They are businessmen, but the identities of the people behind them must not be simple. If we really do this, whether there are officials who dare to take care of it is one thing. Compared with the elder brother's argument, I am more inclined to the second brother's argument." See Fang Yanyi With a proud face, Fang Fei smiled and said, "But that's the last resort! We haven't reached that point yet!"

"May'er, do you have any good ideas?"Seeing what his daughter said, Fang Xing immediately showed joy and asked eagerly.

Shaking her head with a wry smile, Fang Fei said hesitantly: "Father, things are not that simple. These people want money and power, and we can't beat them. Now we have only two ways, one is to take our Handing over the craftsmanship, these people should let go after getting the craftsmanship, but it is not ruled out that these people will kill the grass and roots. The second is to find a powerful person. This person must not be afraid of these people, and our Fang family will join them! It's just that it's hard to find a family like this in the capital, I'm afraid the worst would be the palace, and this prince has to be powerful!"

After listening to Fang Fei's words, Fang Xing sat down on the chair once again, what's the matter!Patting his forehead vigorously, he said in pain: "What is this called! Is it really so difficult to be a decent businessman?".

When the Fang family was at a loss, a group of people came to the door of the Fang family, with more than [-] guards protecting a little pride.Each of these guards is very strong, each carries a knife, and the leader is riding a horse.Walking around in such a ostentatious way in the capital, one can tell at a glance that his identity is definitely extraordinary.

When they came to the door of Fang's house, the leader got off his horse, came to the side of the arrogant son, and said softly: "Master, we're here!"

"Go up and knock on the door, Yajiao!" The person inside the arrogant boy ordered softly, and then there was no sound.

The leader answered yes respectfully, then strode to the door of Fang's house and slapped the knocker vigorously.Not long after, a voice sounded from inside, "Be quiet, here we come!"

With a sound, the gate opened. When he saw the people outside, the gatekeeper was taken aback, and asked hesitantly, "Who are you? What's the matter?".

"Go in and report, just say that our master is a noble person, let your master come out to greet you!" The leading man spoke very bluntly and arrogantly.

"Just say that I'm here to buy a silk and satin shop!" As soon as the leader finished speaking, an old voice sounded behind him.

After hearing this voice, the leader quickly turned his head, bowed his body and said respectfully: "Yes, master!"

The gatekeeper couldn't help but look like the people behind him. It was an old man in his 50s, wearing very expensive clothes.With a wisp of beard, it seems a bit strange, but the eyes are so sharp that people dare not look at them.

"Wait a minute, I'll go in and report, little one!" The gatekeeper didn't dare to delay too much, and flew in to report the news!

In the lobby of the Fang family, the Fang family members were still frowning. At this moment, the butler ran in quickly and said excitedly, "Master, there is a man outside who says his surname is Chen, and he is here to buy our shop." and workshop!"

"What! Please come in quickly, no, I will invite you in person!" Fang Xing stood up abruptly, and hurriedly walked outside.

After a short time, people outside came to the hall of Fang's house. After the guests and hosts were seated, the old man said to the head of the guards with a calm face: "You stay outside, don't let anyone disturb us!"

"Yes, master!" The leader saluted respectfully, said in a deep voice, and then turned and left.

After looking around the room, the old man said in a deep voice, "Master Fang, the old man came here with sincerity. Is there something wrong with someone eavesdropping on our discussion here?" Behind the screen.

"Come out!" Fang Xing seemed a little embarrassed, and said loudly.

As soon as the words fell, three people walked out from behind the screen, they were Fang Xing's two sons and daughter Fang Fei.The three lowered their heads, none of them dared to look at Fang Xing. (To be continued. Mobile phone users, please go to read.)