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"Then I don't want this money anymore. I've decided to give it to His Majesty!"
After saying that, Young Master Huang left with the Sunflower Ancestor.
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That's going too far. You could have just taken it directly. Why go through all this trouble?
Besides, you're heading towards the harem area, so at least give it a perfunctory answer.
However, not long after Young Master Huang disappeared from everyone's sight, the Sunflower Ancestor returned.
"Pass the message from His Majesty!"
"Young Master Huang has gifted the Ming Dynasty twenty million taels of silver, a testament to his sincere loyalty."
"He is granted the special privilege of not kneeling before the Emperor and is allowed to freely enter and exit the Imperial Palace."
"Ye Gucheng's entire family property was confiscated and put into public possession. Considering that he had repented and returned to the right path, his entire family was pardoned and his nine generations of relatives were spared execution."
After he finished speaking, everyone's lips twitched.
Although Young Master Huang's identity is already known to all, as long as he himself...
After reading the imperial edict, the Sunflower Ancestor glanced at the civil and military officials kneeling on the ground and said...
"His Majesty has a detailed list. I hope you gentlemen will not take any chances."
"Half a month later, His Majesty hopes to see an additional 20 million taels of silver in the Imperial Treasury."
"If you don't have 20 million taels by then, you (chbc) can decide for yourselves."
After saying this, the Sunflower Ancestor left, while some people in the crowd fainted on the spot.
All the wealth he had painstakingly amassed from the people over the years had vanished in an instant!
An elegant manor.
"Mr. Li, why did you specifically ask me not to accept money?"
Huang Rong started circling around Li Chengqian, but Li Chengqian grabbed her head and pushed her aside.
"What do you need so much silver for?"
"The purpose of money is to spend it. Spending three million taels of silver is very tiring."
After speaking, Li Chengqian looked at the broker beside him.
"This place is pretty good. How much are you planning to sell it for?"
Upon hearing this, the broker smiled obsequiously and said, "Mr. Li is joking."
"If Mr. Li likes this place, he can take it. He just needs to reduce some of his debts."
"Yo ho!"
"This is your territory too, that's interesting."
"Tell me, how much do you want for this house?"
"How about a price of 100,000 taels?"
In response to the broker's words, Li Chengqian glanced at him and said indifferently, "Logically speaking..."
“I would definitely buy it for 100,000 taels of silver, but the debt of 3 million taels is no longer mine.”
"Go talk to them!"
As he spoke, Li Chengqian pointed to Huang Rong and the others.
At the same time, Li Chengqian also kindly introduced Huang Rong and others to the broker.
"Let me introduce you to Huang Rong, the daughter of Huang Yaoshi of the Song Dynasty. She is extremely learned and knowledgeable about both ancient and modern times."
"I am very skilled at antiques and calligraphy."
"Wang Yuyan's family runs a business, and a very large one."
"She also dabbles in things like housing."
"These three need no introduction. You probably know what they're like. They might not understand these things, but if they're unhappy, they'll kill."
"You can take these words back with you, but how you do it is not up to you."
After saying that, Li Chengqian walked away slowly with his hands behind his back.
Only the fierce and aggressive Little Huang Rong and her companions remained.
"Come, let's sit down and talk slowly. I think this house shouldn't cost 100,000 taels."
East Factory.
Cao Zhengchun paced back and forth in the room.
Yes, he was scared.
Ever since Zhu Wushi went to prison, Cao Zhengchun had always thought that his opportunity had come.
Without the checks and balances of the Dragon Guard Manor, Wei Zhongxian fell from power, and it seemed that no one in the entire Ming Dynasty could control him anymore.
He held leverage over the Ten Generals, allowing the Eastern Depot free access to the palace.
It seemed as if the throne was within his grasp.
He might very well become the first eunuch emperor in history.
But the strength that Emperor Ming displayed tonight was terrifying.
The Crown Prince of the Southern Kingdom plotted a rebellion, but the Eastern Depot received no information whatsoever.
However, the emperor knew everything about them and even manipulated everyone else.
If it weren't for Mr. Li's sudden arrival in the capital, forcing the Sunflower Ancestor to reveal himself...
I'm afraid I won't know about this until it happens.
The emperor, on the other hand, would hide in the shadows and secretly control everything.
Thinking of this, Cao Zhengchun broke out in a cold sweat, because the emperor might have found out about his affairs.
He'd been waiting to do it himself.
After a moment's thought, Cao Zhengchun immediately shouted, "Quickly release Shenhou!"
Cao Zhengchun hurriedly left the room because he suddenly understood what Mr. Li had said.
Mr. Li once said that things going too smoothly is not a good thing.
It is also said that one should leave a way out for others, so that one may have a chance to survive.
At the time, Cao Zhengchun didn't quite understand what Mr. Li meant, but now he seems to understand.
The Dragon Guard Manor and the Eastern Depot check and balance each other. If the Dragon Guard Manor were to disappear, wouldn't I become the Emperor's biggest threat?
Moreover, the matter concerning the Dragon Guard Manor went far too smoothly for me.
It should be noted that the power of the Dragon Guard Manor is almost equal to that of the Eastern Depot, and may even be slightly above it.
Why should I be able to win so easily?
To destroy something, you must first make it go mad.
Zhu Wushi, that bastard, is digging his own grave!
He was lying in wait, waiting for himself to make a mistake so he could deliver a fatal blow.
Halfway there, Cao Zhengchun suddenly stopped, cold sweat pouring down his face like a waterfall, his body trembling like a leaf.
Because he came to an absurd conclusion.
Let's assume that Zhu Wushi and I both want to be emperor, and the emperor knows all this.
Could the Emperor use the same tactic Zhu Wushi employed against him to deal with Zhu Wushi?
Without him as an obstacle, Zhu Wushi will surely reveal his true colors.
This is a trap within a trap!
Chapter 307 Millions of Taels of Silver Found for Free, Eunuch Cao Cries for Help
As his suspicions were being confirmed, Cao Zhengchun became increasingly convinced that this was the truth, if the truth was exactly as he thought.
My situation is no longer as simple as just facing imminent disaster.
This guy is practically already lying in a coffin, all that's left is to close the lid!
Countless candidates were selected in his mind, whether they were princes, ministers, or imperial relatives.
No one has the ability to save themselves at this time.
Suddenly, Cao Zhengchun thought of someone, an omnipotent person.
Perhaps only he can save me.
Thinking of this, Cao Zhengchun hurriedly left the Eastern Depot, now hoping that everything was still in time.
manor.
"Grandma, this is top-quality fire coral. If you put it out there, it would sell for at least 200,000 taels of silver."
"Ten thousand taels is really too little."
Huang Rong glanced at the weeping stewards and said disdainfully, "Speak properly."
"If you didn't know better, you'd think I was threatening you."
"Goods transactions are based on mutual consent. I'll offer 100,000 taels for this item. If you don't want to sell, you can take it back!"
Upon hearing this, the stewards almost jumped up and cursed.
Three million taels of silver wasn't a huge sum of money to begin with.
We all chipped in and that was about enough, but for some reason, starting last night...
In the capital, all banks and pawnshops refused to accept their own goods.
Otherwise, with three million taels of silver, it would be enough for each family to contribute one or two treasures.
However, the pawnshops and banks were unable to obtain the silver, which greatly worried everyone.