Cao Bang looked at Huang Changzong, and the expression on his face suddenly became solemn.

Of course he understood what Huang Changzong meant. He had already realized something was wrong when Chen Hong just followed him out. Now after listening to Huang Changzong's explanation, he understood.

Obviously the emperor could not say such words, so he could only let his subordinates say it.

I thought the matter was over, but I didn't expect there would be such a commotion. But spending a little money is not a big deal. It's no big deal to take out money from the family, so I just gave it.

Huang Changzong, who was standing aside, watched Cao Bang's expression changing constantly and thought that he was reluctant to let go.

Huang Changzong quickly and earnestly advised, "Brother Cao, please don't be reluctant to part with them. Those are just some external possessions. As long as you keep your body useful, you won't have to worry about making money again one day. Didn't Li Bai say it? I was born with talents that will be useful, and even if I spend all my money, I will get it back. As long as we keep our bodies useful, money is not a big deal. Don't take it to heart. We will have many opportunities to make money in the future."

"Brother Huang, you don't need to persuade me." Cao Bang smiled and nodded, saying, "I understand this principle. This result is already very good. Being able to keep these things now is the best outcome. If it is the same as the Han family, then there will be nothing."

"Although I like money, I also know that I can't always hold on to it. I will count it as soon as I return and then hand it over. I hope Brother Huang will speak well of me to His Majesty."

Huang Changzong was finally relieved after hearing this. He nodded and said, "That's no problem. However, you still need to find someone to cooperate with you in this matter. I'm not suitable and need to avoid suspicion. I will discuss it with Eunuch Chen later and see if they can send someone to cooperate with you in the inventory. Just say that you are short of manpower and need help."

Cao Bang also understood that this was a request for the court to supervise him, and that he could not leave any evidence behind. He could only ask for help, not ask for supervision.

Cao Bang nodded and said with a smile: "Of course there is no problem with this."

"Okay, let's do this." Huang Changzong said.

At the same time, inside Lichunyuan.

Zhu Youxiao stretched his body. These days he had been staying in the Lichun Courtyard, which was indeed a comfortable and pleasant place, and it was also a rare time of leisure.

But Zhu Youxiao knew that it was time to stretch his body. If he stayed any longer, he was afraid that there would be another commotion outside.

Glancing at Chen Hong who was walking over from outside, Zhu Youxiao said, "Get ready and leave Yangzhou today. Come back tomorrow or the day after tomorrow."

"Yes, Your Majesty." Chen Hong quickly agreed.

Of course, he went out quietly this time, and when he came back, it would be impossible for him to come back quietly. That would mean the emperor would come in person, and those who should be welcomed would be welcomed, those who should be nervous would be nervous, and those who should confess their crimes would confess their crimes.

When Zhu Youxiao was about to leave Yangzhou, the news had already spread in Yangzhou City.

First the Han family was arrested, and then the Ye family was arrested. It can be said that this completely shocked the entire Yangzhou city.

The lower and middle classes might not have felt it as clearly, but they were already panicking. Those at the very top were terrified. Everyone was frantically trying to gather information, wanting to know what had happened.

Especially as the incident gradually became clear, the Yangzhou prefect was arrested, and the Yangzhou transport envoy Chen Zhenglin was also arrested. Then, in the following few days, more than 40 administrators of all sizes in Yangzhou were arrested, and even people from the Royal Academy were arrested.

Xu Guangqi, the cabinet minister sent by the court, was in charge, Chen Sihai of the Ministry of Public Security was arresting people everywhere, and the Jinyiwei were also arresting people. The whole city of Yangzhou was in panic.

However, at this time, there are also measures to stabilize people's hearts.

The Ministry of Internal Affairs sent a large number of people to Yangzhou and began to recruit workers in the city. They increased the wages originally paid to the Han and Ye families and offered unprecedented recruitment conditions.

Sayings like "eating government food" and "iron rice bowl" were all the rage. In short, the situation in Yangzhou City was like ice and fire.

The Imperial Household Department also purchased goods in Yangzhou on a large scale, and the prices were very high.

You have to know that the Imperial Household Department is now a behemoth that circulates throughout the country. With such logistics, they can do business more conveniently and quickly, and all kinds of goods are in short supply. Whether selling to North Korea or the northwest, the profit is very, very high.

Originally, Zhu Youxiao did not allow the Imperial Household Department to launch a large-scale advance, but now it is possible.

In the face of these capitals from the Imperial Household Department, the merchants from Jiangnan were also crushed without any hesitation.

Aside from the collusion between officials and businessmen, and with the exception of salt merchants, the business environment in Jiangnan was extremely poor. The salt merchants created a strong monopoly, making it impossible for small merchants to conduct business. Even if they did, they were often subordinate to the salt merchants. As long as other businesses were profitable, the salt merchants would intervene.

Things are different now. The Imperial Household Department only purchases salt and does not interfere in its management. After the fall of the salt merchants, the business environment in Jiangnan has become very cheerful. Everyone feels that they can make a fortune and start a business.

At this time, Yangzhou City received another piece of news that the emperor was about to visit Yangzhou.

For a moment, the whole city of Yangzhou was in turmoil, and everyone was waiting for the emperor's arrival.

On the day Zhu Youxiao arrived in Yangzhou, the gates of Yangzhou City were open, but people could only enter but not leave.

As for the supply of goods to Yangzhou City, there was no problem. The Ministry of Internal Affairs had mobilized ships and vehicles to bring in large quantities of supplies. Supplying Yangzhou City was naturally no problem, and as long as no one hoarded them, it would last for a long time.

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