Chapter 742: Walking Into a Trap

"What is the head of the clan going to do?" Grain merchant Yu, who came with the head of the clan, frowned, "Just let him suppress us like this?"

Now that things have developed, if they still believe that Xie Jin simply wants to provide disaster relief, they are obviously wrong. Xie Jin is basically teaming up with the Chen family to take the opportunity to monopolize rice and grain, so that the Chen family can dominate.

"Master Yu, we are all in the same boat." Boss Wang turned to look at Yu Zhizhou, "The Zong family, the Yu family, and the Wang family have all strongly supported you, Master Yu, over the years. If we suffer too many losses this time, Let the Chen family enjoy all the benefits in one go, I'm afraid that Mr. Yu will not be able to wear his official uniform in the future. "

When Yu Zhizhou heard his blatant threat, he felt suddenly unhappy. However, he knew that what Boss Wang said was the truth. The Zong family, Yu family and Wang family had given him too many benefits in recent years. Just a few days ago, major grain companies The merchant also gave him a lot of money and valuable calligraphy and paintings. Without the support of these grain merchants, how could he have made a prefecture so prosperous?

However, at the same time, they also have a large amount of evidence of corruption and bribery in Zhizhou.

If the business of these major grain merchants is not good, he, the magistrate of the state, will probably end up doing it. They are both prospering and losing. If they are going to die together, no one can escape.

When Yu Zhizhou thought of this, he already had the intention of silencing him, but he still confirmed to the head of the clan: "How does the head of the clan think about dealing with Xie Jin?"

The head of the clan was silent for a long time and said coldly: "I'm going to invite you to the urn tonight."

"Will you please enter the urn?"

The head of the clan nodded slowly: "Let's explore Xie Jin's intentions first. If it's just for profit, we can negotiate with him. If we have money, we can all make money together. We let him finish the disaster relief in peace and contentment and go back to receive the credit. If he refuses to cooperate, , don’t blame us for being cruel.”

Boss Yu was startled: "Sir, he is the legitimate son of the Xie family——"

"So what?" the head of the Zong family said coldly, "The sky is high and the emperor is far away. No matter how powerful the Xie family is, I don't believe he can reach out to Mianzhou. As long as we work together, even if Xie Chief Fu comes in person, there will be nothing we can do us."

"The head of the clan is right."

Boss Wang said: "Everyone values ​​​​interests. Ten years of hard study is just to gain fame and fame. Xie Jin is a womanizer and pursues fame and fortune. It can't be for the sake of benefiting the world and becoming a good person." ”

Yu Zhizhou remained expressionless for a long time, with a cold glint in his eyes: "Master of the clan, I think that negotiations are unnecessary, so I will just do nothing tonight..."

Before he finished speaking, everyone else turned their heads and looked over.

"Let's talk first." The head of the Zong family turned around and got on the carriage. "It's better not to take his life. After all, he is an official of the imperial court. We will not do anything to him unless it is absolutely necessary."

Others nodded.

If the people do not fight with the officials, especially the high-ranking officials in the imperial city, it will mean endless trouble. Moreover, Xie Chieffu is such a precious legitimate son. If anyone dares to touch him, Xie Chieffu will never give up.

Even if the sky is high and the emperor is far away, sooner or later the power of the Xie family will make them unable to survive.

But if Xie Jin insists on not knowing what is good and what is bad, and insists on affecting their interests, then the worst possible outcome will be death, and it will be a matter of who's life is more valuable.

"Let all the grain merchants come to the Zong family in the evening." The head of the Zong family warned, "There will be a lot of people singing tonight."

Yu Zhizhou nodded: "I will ask all my officials to go as well to build up the momentum."

The matter is settled like this, and tonight is destined to be a big drama.

Xie Jin took Chu Nanyi and Mo Ling'an back to Chen's house. Xuanyuanchen followed quietly. After taking a short rest, Chen Xing brought wine and food to the four of them and took everyone inside and outside the house to retreat far away. Yes, leave four people in a room quiet.

"The old man named Zong seems to have doubts. Today should be the Hongmen Banquet." Mo Lingan took a sip of wine and said, "Is Master Jiu ready for tonight?"

Xie Jin said: "I just took this opportunity to catch them all."

Mo Lingan raised his eyes and looked at him: "Will he catch us all, or will you catch them all?"

"What do you think?" Xie Jin glanced at him sideways, "If he can catch us all, it is destined that you should stay here. This useless guy does not deserve to go back to the Imperial Capital alive."

Mo Lingan's expression paused: "It seems that you are the imperial envoy responsible for disaster relief."

Xie Jin was thinking about Yao Yao and was in a good mood. His tone was less sarcastic: "It's useless for you to tell me these words. Coming to assist is not a task I assigned you. Even if you fail in your duty, it has nothing to do with me. I won't I'll ask you to accuse me."

Xuanyuan Chen listened to them quietly and secretly thought that Mo Lingan indeed held an important position, but his responsibilities did not seem to be in the court.

When it came to calling for an investigation, Mo Lingan suddenly thought of something and looked at Xie Jin with interest: "I heard that you were locked up in the royal study by the master and whipped, and the whipping was quite severe?"

Xuanyuan Chen glanced at Xie Jin in surprise.

Xie Jin's expression softened slightly and he looked at him with an unkind look.

"No wonder he cared so much about the people when handling the case later." Mo Lingan picked up the chopsticks and began to enjoy the delicious dinner. "Smoking a meal must be effective. Otherwise, with the unscrupulous temper of the ninth master of the Xie family, I am afraid that in order to ensure the success of the case, "It doesn't matter how many people die."

"Chu Nanyi." Xie Jin turned to look at Chu Nanyi, "You are a grown man, so you won't be so mouthy."

Chu Nanyi smiled gracefully and said, "I didn't say this, so don't rely on me."

"Who said that?"

"Mo Lingan is in charge of intelligence——"

"Don't use intelligence as an excuse." Xie Jin interrupted him coldly, "How many people knew what happened in the imperial study? I don't believe he can get it from the master."

After a pause, "The eunuch surnamed An would definitely not dare to say anything."

Chu Nanyi was silent for a moment, and said calmly: "Then I don't know."