Chapter 329 The Imperial Academy Army Sets Off Again

Chang'an, Cuiyun Residence.

Li Ke and Chen Shuozhen were together, listening to the reports from their subordinates.

"What is the current situation in Hu County?"

"Reporting to the King of Shu."

A scout clasped his hands and replied, "Merchants are causing trouble, Hu County is besieged, and all merchants are prohibited from entering or leaving the county."

"Alright, you may leave."

Li Ke waved his hand, dismissing him.

Then he turned to look at Chen Shuo and asked, "Is this your solution?"

"Yes, Your Highness."

Chen Shuozhen smiled and nodded: "As long as we ruin Wei Shuyu's reputation, he won't be able to hold his position in the Ministry of Commerce for long."

"Then how can I, the King, govern the Ministry of Commerce?" Li Ke couldn't help but ask.

"Your Highness, is it impossible for you to do this with your connections?"

Chen Shuozhen gave Li Ke a resentful look.

"Ha ha……"

Li Ke laughed three times.

indeed!

The Crown Prince, the King of Wei, and the King of Yan are all powerful figures.

He has one too!

As long as he raises his arm and calls, many veteran officials of the Sui Dynasty will support him!

Besides, we're not fighting for the throne.

Is it too much to simply want to control the Ministry of Commerce?

Why would Li Shimin entrust such a lucrative position as the Ministry of Commerce to an outsider if he didn't give it to his own son?

"Zhen'er."

Li Ke domineeringly pulled Chen Shuozhen into his arms and began to make empty promises: "If this matter succeeds, I will take you as my concubine."

Chen Shuozhen blushed slightly and reluctantly gave in.

Wenyun Pavilion.

The temporary headquarters of the Imperial College army.

That's right, the Imperial College students have skipped school again!

"Report..."

A short-legged little friend came running in.

"explain!"

Choi Shin-ki, dressed in official robes, spoke with feigned authority.

"Shenji, the enemy has launched a fierce offensive against Hu County. Big Brother is in grave danger!" his friend said solemnly.

"Investigate again!"

"Okay."

Without saying another word, my friend ran off again.

Judging from this posture, she's clearly immersed in the role.

"Seven Seven, they've made their move!"

Choi Shin-ki then ran up to the attic to report.

"Um."

Wu Qiqi was studying a recipe.

Can alcohol remove fishy smells?

I'll try pouring a pot of it next time.

Can ginger stimulate appetite?

Everyone's appetite has been poor lately, should I add a few more?

"Qiqi, stop studying it."

Choi Shin-ki glanced at it and said, "Why do you cook for yourself when there's a chef available?"

You don't understand.

"What don't you understand?"

Do you like the food I cook?

"..."

Choi Shin-ki's face stiffened.

So should I answer whether I like it or not?

Why aren't you saying anything?

Wu Qiqi asked unhappily.

"I love it, I really love it!"

Choi Shin-ki replied in a serious tone, "If I don't eat your cooking for a day, I feel uneasy and life loses its joy."

"Right..."

Wu Qiqi chuckled: "This is the sense of accomplishment."

Watching Wu Qiqi, who was completely absorbed in her narcissism, Cui Shenji sighed deeply...

well.

It's all my fault for being too kind.

"By the way, where were you just now?"

Wu Qiqi seemed to have just snapped out of her reverie after reading the complete cookbook.

"They've made their move."

Cui Shenji said slyly, "They've gathered over a thousand people and are blocking Hu County."

"Then let's proceed according to plan."

After Wu Qiqi finished speaking, she continued to study the recipe.

"oh oh."

Choi Shin-ki quickly kicked Fang Yi-ai, who was dozing off to the side.

"Remains, time to get to work."

"Have you had hot pot?"

Fang Yi'ai woke up in a daze.

He had a vivid memory of the hot pot that Wei Shuyu had created.

*Smack*

Choi Shin-ki smacked him on the head with his other hand.

"Why are we eating hot pot? The big pot is about to be boiled over; we have to go save it."

"What?"

Fang Yi'ai jumped to his feet, roaring furiously, "How dare you bully Big Brother? Where's my sack?"

Just then, Wu Qiqi's voice suddenly rang out...

"You're disturbing me."

The two immediately fell silent.

We can't afford to mess with them.

With the big pot under our protection and the retired emperor protecting us, both of them will beat us up.

After the two left, Wu Qiqi put down the recipe in her hand and walked to the window...

Looking in the direction of Cuiyun Residence, she couldn't help but murmur...

"I didn't expect you to actually dare to make a move."

Hu County.

Qiu Gai, carrying a large sword, arrogantly walked through the crowd.

"Get out of my way!"

If someone gets in the way, he immediately kicks them out.

Many merchants looked terrified when they saw him.

Qiu Gai is not only rich, but also has a strong murderous aura.

When encountering bandits or brigands while traveling as merchants, they would be hunted down and killed without mercy.

"Did you orchestrate this disturbance?" Wei Shuyu asked in a cold voice.

"What trouble?"

Qiu Gai said with his nose in the air, "It's your Ministry of Commerce's policies that are flawed."

"We are giving you feedback!"

The merchants whispered among themselves.

Unexpectedly, Qiu Gai, who is usually so domineering, can also be reasonable.

"Yeah?"

Wei Shuyu suddenly asked, "Then what do you think it should be changed to?"

"I think..."

Qiu Gai thought about it seriously: "It should be divided according to region. For example, I will handle the jade business in the Jiangnan region!"

Everyone fell silent.

To put it bluntly, Qiu Gai still wants to establish a monopoly.

Snap snap snap...

Wei Shuyu couldn't help but applaud: "Well said!"

"Really? You think so too?"

Qiu Gai burst into wild laughter.

Suddenly I realized that Wei Shuyu is actually quite cute; he's really easy to talk to!

"Yes, I think it's pretty good."

Wei Shuyu nodded seriously: "But you have violated the Ministry of Commerce's monopoly policy!"

"Magistrate Wang, arrest him..."

Wang Gui, hiding in the crowd, felt depressed.

Do you have eyes in the back of your head? How can you see me like that?

But Wei Shuyu had spoken, and he had to step forward.

"Capture Qiu Gai!"

Magistrate Wang waved his hand.

A group of yamen runners suddenly appeared.

What do you want?

Qiu Gai held his broadsword horizontally in front of him, watching the crowd warily.

“You have disobeyed the government's orders. According to the Tang law, you shall be sentenced to imprisonment,” Wei Shuyu said directly.

"Bullshit!"

Qiu Gai lost his temper and started cursing: "I said I was giving my opinion!"

“Insulting an official of the imperial court, add three more years to your sentence!” Wei Shuyu said expressionlessly.

"Try grabbing me!"

Qiu Gai suddenly revealed a disdainful smile.

Just as the constables were about to step forward to arrest him, a group of people stood up beside Qiu Gai.

The merchants, along with their workers, blocked the officials' path.

"Obstructing the government from handling cases is also a serious crime."

Wei Shuyu threatened coldly, "Have you all thought this through?"

"We oppose unfair government policies!"

"Yes, the government's policies are unfair, we oppose them!"

"be opposed to!"

A large group of people shouted angrily, and the scene looked just like a rebellion.

Wei Shuyu frowned slightly.

He can verbally attack a single opponent!

Even when facing multiple people, they can still criticize.

Where do you get a loudspeaker when you're facing a group of people?

"Do you realize that your actions are tantamount to rebellion?"

Wei Shuyu said with a stern face.

"If we don't rebel, it's because the court is unjust!"

"The current policies for merchants have cut off our livelihood. Since we're going to die anyway, we might as well take a gamble."

"Your Majesty, look at your people! Your people are being exploited by officials."

A large group of people on the other side began to wail, putting Wei Shuyu in a difficult position.

"Ha ha……"

Qiu Gai burst into unrestrained laughter.

This is the power of the people's hearts. With them by our side, what does it matter if the other party is an official?

Even the current emperor would have to consider this carefully!

"Dr. Wei, have you heard everyone's requests?"

"If you cannot make this decision, please inform His Majesty and let him decide for us!"

Qiu Gai was particularly arrogant.

"You dare to seek out His Majesty?"

Wei Shuyu lowered his head: "Men, seize this burly man! Anyone who tries to stop him, kill him without mercy..."

The yamen runners received their orders.

They went forward again to apprehend him.

But before they could advance more than a few steps, they encountered fierce resistance from the crowd on the other side.

The knife and the wooden stick occasionally clashed together, making a clanging sound.

The other party actually dared to go against the yamen runners!

Moreover, due to their numerical disadvantage, the yamen runners were forced to retreat again and again!