Good son-in-law of the Ming Dynasty

Su Mu originally thought that he would be able to board the Caiguan ship back to Beijing within two days at the most.

Time is running out, and there are still many things to be settled in Cangzhou.First of all, all the documents and files of the Yansi must be handed over, and the secretary office, staff and officials in the yamen are as inconsistent as Su Mu.

But this time, they didn't make things difficult for Su Mu, and the handover went smoothly.

Moreover, looking at the appearance of everyone, they all seem to be weak.It is estimated that the Third Young Master Gu became a son-in-law, which shocked everyone.

To be a royal son-in-law is more uncomfortable than killing him for a scholar.

It is said that the third young master Gu has been imprisoned in the attic of a small courtyard by the Gu family, and the stairs in the attic have also been demolished, and he only relies on a sling basket to deliver the necessary supplies every day.You are not allowed to come downstairs until the day you leave the pavilion.

"Come out of the pavilion..." This word is usually used on the ladies of the big family. Generally speaking, after the girls of the rich family are engaged, they will live in the Xiulou, and they will not come out of the attic until the day of the wedding. Therefore, married It is also called "out of the pavilion". Unexpectedly, this word fell on Gu Sangongzi.

It's really hard to laugh!

However, immediately, Su Mu had great sympathy for him.In fact, speaking of it, being a consort of the royal family means entering into a family, so what is the difference between leaving the court and leaving the court?

Feudal ethics kill people.

After handing over the official duties of the Salt Company, it was the turn of the Development Bank.

It was strange to say, but Taikang didn't want to participate, he just said that she had other things to be busy recently and asked Su Mu to make up his own mind.

There was no other way, so Su Mu had no choice but to gather all the people in the bank together, saying that he would go back to Beijing for a long-term stay, and it would be good if he could come to Cangzhou once a year in the future.When I return to Beijing this time, I may need to set up a general account in Beijing. In the future, Cangzhou will report accounts to the Beijing general account once a month.

Sun Chen and Zong Zhen naturally knew Su Mu's true identity, and knew that his return to the capital this time was mainly for the examination in March next year, which was the last examination related to whether he could enter the officialdom.Compared with his personal future, the business here in Cangzhou is nothing.

Moreover, Sun Chen and Zong Zhen also wished that Su Mu could get an official position. With him serving as an official in the court, the bank's business would probably grow even stronger.

Both Su Mu and Taikang will leave Cangzhou, so the business in Cangzhou can only be handed over to these two.

As a local Tu nationality, Zong Zhen definitely couldn't escape the position of big shopkeeper, and was in charge of the bank's operations.

Sun Chen is in charge of managing all current accounts and supervising all affairs of the bank. He can be regarded as a chief financial officer.

As for what to do with other people's work in the future, Su Mu has arrangements.

When everything was settled, I thought it was time to get on the boat and go home, when a shocking news came——Yang Jianzhong was arrested and his home was ransacked.

As the leader of Cangzhou salt merchants, although the merchant's status is low, he is considered a celebrity in Cangzhou because Zhang Heling, Marquis of Shouning, stands behind him.

His downfall this time can be described as a sensation.

According to gossip, Yang Jianzhong has no other hobbies, but likes to play leaf cards, and the games are very small, each bet is only a penny, and after a game, the winning or losing is only a few pennies.For a big salt merchant, this victory or defeat is just a drop in the bucket.

But he is very restrained in gambling, saying, "Small gambles can make you happy, but big gambles will ruin your fortune."

No matter how much the gamblers persuaded him, he refused to play in Dali.

This time Yang Jianzhong and two poker players were playing leaf cards, and when they were blushing for a penny, a group of Jinyiwei and Dongchang fans rushed in and arrested him on the spot, saying that gambling was illegal Take it back to the capital for trial.

Then, the Yang family business was also seized.

It is also said that at that time, 220 million taels of silver were copied from the firm, and several large ships were filled with it.Jin Yiwei said that Yang Jianzhong gathered people to gamble. According to the "Law of the Ming Dynasty", his left hand would be cut off, his family property would be confiscated, and his descendants would be exiled.

After finishing speaking, the gossip-teller sighed: "What small bets can make you happy, big bets are prodigal, and small bets are just as prodigal!"

"Unexpectedly, there is such a clause in the law. It seems that this money can't be fooled!"

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In this way, during this period of time, the ethos in Cangzhou City has become sober, and there are no more idlers playing dice in the streets and alleys.

Hearing this news, Su Mu was taken aback, and immediately understood that it must be Taikang's fault.

This little girl has two characteristics that he has learned before, and she bears grudges.

If you suffer a loss in one thing, no matter how long it takes, you will always get it back.

At the beginning, he, Su Mu, won her a game in the boat painting competition, but in the end, Taikang still found a chance to win back.Of course, it was another story when it was later revealed that her identity as a talented woman was all due to plagiarism from "Dream of Red Mansions".

The last time at the Yang family business, Yang Jianzhong was rude to Taikang, can the little girl bring back the scene?

Offending ordinary people is fine, but offending a royal princess, Yang Jianzhong is doomed.

Another characteristic of Taikang is greed for money.

The salt merchant is extremely rich, and Yang Jianzhong's family has a huge fortune. Can Her Royal Highness let him go?In fact, in feudal society, no matter how rich you are, you are still a fat pig in the eyes of the officials. If you are fattened up, you will naturally kill and eat meat.Shen Wanshan in the early Ming Dynasty was like this.

It seems that it is impossible not to be an official.If you don't have an official position, no matter how rich you are, a small county magistrate can clean you up.The so-called county magistrate who ransacked the house, the magistrate who exterminated the family.

At this time, Su Mu suddenly had strong expectations for the examination in March next year.

Yang Jianzhong's case was very lively for more than ten days, and it was finally completed, and the family property confiscated was also sent away.

Su Mu was bored, so Princess Taikang brought a letter and said, "You can go back to Beijing."

The time has come to the end of October, and the weather is completely cold.

Su Mu, Taikang and the others occupied a large official boat alone, the Grand Canal was filled with cold fog, and the river wind blew, making him shiver from the cold: "Winter is here!"

"It's the Chinese New Year." Taikang's voice came.

Su Mu: "Your Highness is going to have a fat year this time. To be honest, did you run Yang Jianzhong?"

Princess Taikang: "A gentleman repays grievances directly, a tooth for a tooth, and an eye for an eye. He has planted the cause, and he has to bear the consequences."

"I'm afraid it's not that simple!" Su Mu smiled again: "Ruoyang Jianzhong is just an ordinary person, even if he offends His Highness, he won't be able to confiscate his family and destroy his family. It's only because he is a salt merchant. How much did His Highness get this time?" benefit?"

In front of Su Mu, the old partner, Princess Taikang didn't hide anything: "This palace and the emperor's brother each have 100 million yuan."

"That's the property of Marquis Shouning. If His Highness does this, Marquis Zhang will lose face."

Taikang said indifferently: "It's just a change of salt merchant. Uncle, the hall can tell it by itself. It really doesn't make sense, let the queen mother come forward. This time, the hall has an experience, and I would like to share it with you, Su Mu."

Su Mu: "Also ask for advice."

Taikang: "This time the hall used Dongchang and Jinyiwei, not because this hall is the royal princess. Otherwise, you and I will suffer a lot when we were with Yang Jianzhong last time. Also, Yang Jianzhong was eliminated this time." The main reason is that he is a salt merchant with a huge family fortune. If he copied it, he would be able to raise a sum of money for the emperor's wedding directly, and Eunuch Liu is eager to make contributions. Otherwise, I'm afraid he might not be willing to buy the account of the hall."

Taikang sighed: "After all, this hall is a woman. Although she is a royal princess, it is nothing in the eyes of the world. It is not as good as a prince. If this hall is a prince, or a prince, it would be great!"

As she spoke, her unearthly beautiful face poked out from the ship's side, as if she wanted to see through the chaotic white mist in front of her eyes.

Su Mu's heart trembled: This little girl has tasted the taste of power, and power is the most deceptive poison, it really makes people want to stop.

The beast in someone's heart has awakened.

But I don't know whether it is good or bad?

(End of this volume)