Xiao Huang was imprisoned in the Sky Prison, a place where one could not enter and exit freely as shown in some TV dramas. If nothing unexpected happened, he would spend the rest of his life there.
[The host's cheat wins.] 06 concluded.
"Winning is winning, no matter what means are used." Lin Su said with a smile.
"Let the people of Zhegui Order withdraw, and the other three orders remain." Lin Su waved his hand and said, "Go down."
The guard saluted again and disappeared from Lin Su's sight after a few jumps.
Lin Su was about to turn around and go in when he was hugged from behind. Peacock, who tends to be clingy in the morning, was still a little dazed. "What happened?"
"Xiao Huang was imprisoned and the new emperor ascended the throne." Lin Su said it more briefly.
But the meaning was clear. Chen Tang was no longer sleepy. He leaned over from behind him and spoke in a surprised tone, "When did this happen?!"
"What happened last night." Lin Su turned around and lowered his head and said, "He ran out without shoes again."
"Now it's not about putting on shoes, it's about the emperor changing and we're sleeping!" Chen Tang kept talking when he picked her up, "What should we do now?"
"If you want to continue sleeping, you can take a nap." Lin Su suggested.
If Chen Tang was really a peacock, he could use his mouth to nudge him now: "Let's talk about business."
"What does a palace coup have to do with us ordinary people?" Lin Su smiled and stroked his neck. "If you can't calm down, we can do something else."
Chentang was really a little restless. It was just a change of emperor, not a change of dish on the breakfast table. It felt so unreal, as if he hadn't woken up yet.
He directly put his arms around Lin Su's neck and pushed him down, agreeing very straightforwardly: "Okay."
He needed something to calm down.
The emperor passed away, and there was a palace coup. After the seventh day after the death of the previous emperor, there was preparation for the emperor to ascend the throne. When everything was settled, the earth was covered with white.
The emperor ruled the country, conferred titles on his empresses and concubines, and managed the previous dynasty. He even included the Shen family as the only choice for imperial merchants and allowed their descendants to pass the imperial examinations and serve as officials in the court.
There were voices of opposition in the court, but the voices of opposition weakened when the Shen family donated three million taels of silver to the flood relief in the south of the Yangtze River to make up for the national treasury that was empty due to years of extravagance and debauchery.
Corrupt officials were removed, money was in place, and the south of the Yangtze River gradually showed signs of recovery. The Shen family's reputation spread, and the people were outraged. When the letter from the people was submitted to the emperor's desk, the Shen family's position as imperial merchants was settled.
"Why haven't I thought of this idea?" Chen Tang was watching the snow in a fiery red cloak, with a colorful hand warmer in his hand, which was a unique enamel color in Beijing.
Of course, Master Shen didn't hold it because he was afraid of the cold, but because it looked good. Wherever he went, people praised it for its beauty. Even his mother was curious and wanted to snatch it away, until Lin Su gave him a different one.
This item will be put on the shelves in Beijing soon, so Chen Tang naturally wants to take advantage of this opportunity to show it to people. According to his wife, this is a living billboard, which is more effective than any money.
"Anything that can be solved with money is not a problem." Lin Su said as he looked at the snow scene outside the window.
There is gain only when there is sacrifice. If he is willing to give up money and make his reputation known, Xiao Shao will not be able to touch him easily. However, that person is different from Xiao Huang. He takes the initiative to give some favors. Both sides take a step back, which is better than a fight to the death.
"Master, Master!!!" Suddenly, a servant's voice was heard outside, "Master!!!"
"What's the matter?" Chen Tang's leisurely mood of enjoying the snow was interrupted, which was quite disappointing.
Lin Su got down from the bed and straightened his clothes, saying, "Husband, please come down quickly. The new emperor should be here by now."
"Huh?" Chen Tang was bewildered, but he did as he was told, got up from the bed and put on his shoes. When he saw the noisy crowd at the door, he poked Lin Su in the back and asked, "Are you a worm in the emperor's stomach?"
Lin Su held his rebellious hand and said, "Stop it, I'm the worm in your stomach."
A new official has to start with three things, let alone a new emperor ascending the throne. When Xiao Shao got off the sedan chair, his temperament was completely different from before.
But when he knelt down to worship Lin Su, he hurried forward to help him up: "The Shen family is a family of good deeds, my dear Lin, please stand up quickly."
The Shen family is a royal merchant, so it is not an exaggeration to call you my beloved minister.
Xiao Shao came today for no other reason than to deliver the imperial seal and hang up the plaque to tell the world about the new emperor's grace.
But that was just for show. When he was welcomed into Lin Su's residence, he saw the plum blossoms in the garden and smiled: "Lord Lin, you are really living an elegant life."
"Your Majesty, please forgive me for laughing. It's just that Jingchen likes to boil water with plum blossoms, so I transplanted them here." Lin Su said with a smile.
This move felt like burning the piano and cooking the crane, but it made Xiao Shao laugh: "This is also very good."
After entering the outer room, someone served tea. Xiao Shao dismissed his attendants and looked at Lin Su, saying, "Actually, I came here today just to test your opinion. A man's ambition is to travel far and wide. Are you really willing to be trapped in the inner chamber for the rest of your life?"
These words seemed to be meant to hurt his heart, but Chen Tang did not retreat and felt a little nervous.
Even if they were imperial merchants, they were still subject to the emperor's control. If they offended him, they would lose their lives.
Lin Su showed no fear. Instead, he smiled and said, "As a minister, I should do my job. As a businessman, I have a lot of money to spend only when the people live and work in peace and contentment, and when their granaries are well-stocked with food and clothing. Unless I have no other choice, I have no intention of getting involved in other matters. I only wish to grow old with Jing Chen and live out my life in peace. If Your Majesty has any instructions, I will remain your subject."
Xiao Shao relaxed a little. He certainly knew that Lin Su was a powerful man. With his current means, it would not be difficult for him to replace the emperor with one who could be more easily controlled. A businessman who could achieve this was no ordinary businessman.
Xiao Shao knew his methods and was naturally afraid of him. He wanted to know what he was thinking. Lin Su said frankly that if he was a wise ruler and the people lived and worked in peace, he would not do anything. If he was a foolish ruler, who harmed the people and left them starving on the streets, he could replace him as the emperor.
Being threatened in this way, any emperor would not allow others to sleep soundly beside his bed. However, Xiao Shao always remembered the words and expression of this man when he visited him and asked him if he wanted to be a good emperor, even though he seemed to be carefree but actually lived in fear.
Compared to myself, he is more like an emperor, enforcing orders and enforcing discipline, as if there is nothing he can't do.
Although he was wary, he also had selfish motives. This man already had a lover by his side, playing the piano, discussing paintings, brewing tea and appreciating the snow. He had no control over this, but he envied him nonetheless.
"Then my dear Lin, you should do business well and work with me to make the people rich." Xiao Shao patted Lin Su's shoulder and said.
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