Laiyunlou can only be considered a second-rate restaurant in Yangzhou Prefecture. When Xin Laoqi showed his identity, even if it was not a meal, the shopkeeper still did not dare to neglect it. He immediately called the chef and the clerk to prepare for cooking.

When Xin Laoqi saw that the guys were a little confused, he said, "Eight dishes and one soup per table. If you want to eat, home-cooked dishes are enough. You can't spend it, otherwise you will pay for it yourself."

The shopkeeper was stunned when he heard this, and he said in a daze: "Sir, the chef of the shop is a master who has passed down three generations of generations. You..."

Xin Laoqi said sternly: "This is what my master said, you can do it yourself."

The shopkeeper had to go to the kitchen with a wry smile. He had to keep an eye on these dishes himself, otherwise if something went wrong, his family would lose their heads.

Xin Laoqi sat in the lobby, with a small flag standing outside the door, and the feast was about to begin...

Fang Xing was talking to Xiao Zhen at this time.

"Ben Bo has submitted a memorial about you. Although your son made a mistake, you did not surrender. I believe Your Majesty can see this. Therefore, as long as the rebellion of the salt merchants can be calmed, Ben Bo guarantees that you will atone for your sins and will not be demoted."

Xiao Zhen said gratefully: "The officials have such good fortune. Thanks to Mr. Wang, I am so grateful, I am so grateful!"

After talking for a few words, Xiao Zhen expressed his concerns.

"Brother, do you want them to bow down? It's not that the officials are talking nonsense. Those salt merchants are all gluttons who are trapped in the eyes of money, and they only recognize money!"

Fang Xing nodded and said, "Brother Ben knows, so Boron Ben is still here now."

...

Fang Xing went to Yangzhou twice, and there were always fewer people in Yangzhou city, so within half an hour, all the salt merchants in the city came.

After entering Laiyun Building, the salt merchants only saw Huang Zhong.

"Thank you all, please sit down."

Huang Zhong sat in the first place, and then the salt merchants sat down one after another. At the counter, Xiaodao was practicing calligraphy, but what he practiced was not copybooks, but the name of the person.

"Those are all from Miao Chengfu's school, and there is Huang Bin..."

Xiaodao listened to the introduction of the little official sent by Xiao Zhen and recorded the situation of each salt merchant.

“Serve the dishes.”

Following Huang Zhong's order, the dish was delivered like flowing water.

Five of the eight dishes were vegetable tofu, but the salt merchants ate it very delicious.

The wine is light wine. After three rounds, Huang Zhong stood up and said, "You are all talented people. My uncle said that as long as you can handle the salt administration reform, the court will definitely consider your efforts and will definitely compensate you."

The salt merchants all listened with a smile, but they sneered in their hearts.

Who are you fooling?

Everyone doesn’t know Zhu Di’s virtues, and you can’t tolerate sand in your eyes.

If it weren't for cheating Zhu Yong, then everyone would still believe it a little.

But now, haha!

Huang Zhong didn't say much, and sat down and ate, which made the salt merchants despise him.

I want us to put it in a few dry words. Is this Xinghe Bo's method? The imperial grandson of the Ming Dynasty has such a teacher, and the future is worrying!

The meal was very boring and slow. After Huang Zhong put down his chopsticks, the salt merchants were about to leave, but he smiled and said, "My uncle said, if you sincerely want to regret it, then send out the salt in the warehouse immediately. Please consider it yourself and go slowly."

"It must be certain, I'll send it when I go back."

"Don't worry, the younger one will immediately send out the salt in the warehouse."

“…”

When Huang Zhong heard these promises, he bowed and said, "Thank you everyone. I will report to my uncle when I go back. I believe the rewards in the court will arrive soon."

"They won't send it."

When Huang Zhong went back to report Fang Xing, Fang Xing said, "I just want them to feel that this is a matter of being afraid of throwing rats into the court, otherwise they would not be willing to spend money to treat these people to dinner!"

"Does your uncle want to be arrogant?"

Fang Xing smiled and said, "That's right, all preparations are still being planned. If you take action rashly, you will indeed be afraid of the enemy."

So the dinner that attracted the attention of Yangzhou Prefecture ended in a slight manner. The civil politicians all believed that this was a victory for the salt merchants.

“They will run.”

Xiao Zhen rushed over, wiped the sweat off his face and said, "Brother, Xiaguan thought about it all day long, and felt that since these salt merchants knew that this matter was no longer good, they had not seen any action for a long time. They must be planning money and ready to run away at any time."

Fang Xing said appreciatively: "Your analysis is good, they will definitely run away, but at this time the army is blocking the city and outside the city, and they must find loopholes."

Xiao Zhen thought for a while: "Well, you are treating them to dinner today, right?"

"Look at it slowly."

Fang Xing doesn’t believe anyone in Yangzhou Prefecture, so he will definitely not disclose his layout.

...

Fang Xing's memorial was delivered to Zhu Di in a hurry.

"…Salt merchants have become troubles. This trend cannot last for a long time when merchants fight against the Ming Dynasty."

"... I have cast a big net, and I am waiting to seal Yangzhou Prefecture and then take action. I just need to notify all localities quickly and be ready to respond at any time..."

Zhu Di showed the memorial to Zhu Zhanji, and then said, "Does Xinghe Bo want to achieve his contributions in one battle? Then I will wait and see how many people his big network can accommodate."

"Your Majesty, Duke Cheng apologizes for guilt outside the hall."

Sitting in Zhu Di's seat, he could see the situation outside the hall. He looked at Zhu Yong, who was kneeling outside the hall, and said disdainfully: "Let him get home!"

...

After the meal at Yunlou, Yangzhou Prefecture became strangely calm, but the entire south and even the north were in a salt wasteland.

Fang Xing stayed at the station every day, as if he didn't know that the storm had gathered above Yangzhou Prefecture.

That afternoon, a plainclothes man with a smell of sea entered the big yard and found Fang Xing, who then summoned his subordinates.

"The time is here."

Fang Xing pointed to the man sitting down at his head and introduced: "This is Fu Xian, the commander of the navy."

"I've met Mr. Fu."

Fu Xian's face looked as dark as usual, and he smiled and said, "You are so kind. I'm here to cooperate with Xing and Bo this time. I'll invite you after the matter is finished."

"Okay! Lord Fu is so happy!"

Shen Hao cheered loudly, and when he found that he was the only one who spoke, he couldn't help but complain.

"Shen Hao's troops stay in the city tonight."

Fang Xing's words made Shen Hao overjoyed and said hurriedly: "Thank you, Uncle Master, I will definitely take those salt merchants tonight."

Fang Xing smiled slightly, and then ordered: "Lin Qun'an is in charge of the city and cooperates with Prefect Xiao to maintain order in the city. Remember not to be confused, and not to stop the salt merchants from escaping, or even force them to escape. Do you understand?"

"Brother, the little official understands it. The rotation will be cancelled later and all the soldiers will go to the streets to patrol."

"very good!"

Fang Xing was very satisfied with Lin Qun'an's understanding, and then he continued to order: "Wu Yue."

"Brother!"

Wu Yue walked to the middle and clasped his fists to obey the orders.

Fang Xing thought for a while and said, "Lin Qun'an is shocking the snake. The salt merchants will inevitably be anxious, but they dare not take the land route, so... you immediately take people to take down the officials who collude with the salt merchants, and then pretend to have something to gain and hurry out of the city. Let's go to the east."

"Yes, Master!"
Chapter completed!