The second prince's counterattack was swift and fierce. The only unexpected thing was that he did not just suppress Xu Yixing's shop, but like a mad dog, he indiscriminately attacked all the government-affiliated industries centered in the capital.
The methods he used were very similar to those used by Xu Yixing. Every detail was in accordance with the law, and there was no fault to be found. Although there were complaints in the capital, facing a prince with high morale and an iron-faced and copper-pea, no one could do anything.
That’s right, this time Shen Yue took the lead again.
It is said that he just went to the Second Prince to drink tea and heard some of the real situation in the capital. Then Lord Shen shook his sleeves and walked out of the "Weeping Northern Prince's Mansion" with a dark face. He returned to the Jingzhao government office and issued ten orders in a row.
This time, he is determined to put an end to this unhealthy trend in the capital!
At the same time, Xu Yixing put the lawyer she had prepared in advance to use. In response to the Second Prince's suppression, her strategy was to passively resist but actively fight back.
Passive resistance meant avoiding the enemy's sharp edge and trying not to cause any trouble at this time. After all, ever since the eldest prince angrily entered the palace to file a complaint, but was easily dismissed by the emperor, everyone understood the emperor's intentions.
The plaque with six large characters "Built by Imperial Order for the Palace of the Prince of Qibei" is still proudly hanging on the Second Prince's palace. I am afraid that if time goes on for a while, people in the capital will subconsciously think that there is a new prince in the capital.
Xu Yixing's attitude was to actively fight back. No matter what mistakes the officials of Jingzhao Prefecture found in her shop, she would immediately send a lawyer to Chen Yue to appeal for justice.
Whether it succeeded or not, every family filed a lawsuit again and again, arguing with the government officials, and even those who were familiar with the laws of Daxia were a little overwhelmed.
After all, Xu Yixing prepared a team of lawyers, but there was only one Chen Yue and the chief clerk of Jingzhao Prefecture. After a round-the-clock battle, they would be exhausted.
Xu Yixing only now realized that the tactics he had been using since he was a child were the same. In the past, he used a round-the-clock battle to wear down the innocent Sun Ziyou, and now he used the same trick again to damage Lord Shen's health.
In fact, Chen Yue could have reduced the number of battles, but his personality was such that he would handle every case. Therefore, after several confrontations, the other officials also learned their own methods. Whenever they found a mistake, they would go to someone to complain first.
Did you arrest our head shopkeeper? It's okay. I sent someone to the jail to treat him well. As for when the store taxes will be paid? I'm sorry, I don't know. The boss has no money, so there's nothing I can do!
But even with such resistance, under the intimidation of the Second Prince, many officials simply gave up resistance and silently watched this unknown team of lawyers charge forward, shouldering most of the pressure for everyone.
"Si Wen, the New Year is almost here, and I've only had these shops for less than three months. I can't afford this kind of loss."
Xu Yixing looked at the thin account book in his hand. This was the first time he received dividends since these things belonged to him, but it was obvious that the situation was not optimistic.
Si Wen also had a worried look on his face at this time, standing beside the table:
"Yes, our shop has suffered the least damage in the same situation. Fortunately, we have your lawyer on our side. Although it has slowed down the progress of our fines, it is still very difficult to deal with. For example, today, the chief registrar seized all the accounts of our South City Grain Shop and sealed them all."
When it comes to businesses, the most important thing is the speed of payment. It seems the people of Jingzhao Prefecture have found a way to resist the lawyers, and that's the same word: delay.
Anyway, no matter how much the government delays, people's salaries will still be paid. Once the shop is delayed, the capital chain will be broken, and it will be difficult to revive it.
"No matter what, we must hold on. Don't think that Shen Yu is in the lead now and is talking about the law. If we give in, it will be easy for the Second Prince to punish us."
Si Wen had a strange expression on his face, and hesitated to speak: "Miss, if we do business seriously, we can also make money... Why do we need to collect so much money..."
This was why Xu Yixing had been dragging her feet and refusing to admit defeat. There really was something wrong with her store's accounts. However, this wasn't a precedent set by her; it had always existed. Her store was guilty of everything from tax evasion to falsifying accounts and smuggling goods.
The only difference was that after Xu Yixing discovered these things, he quickly and forcefully transferred these illegal incomes to his own name instead of giving them to its original owner, his father.
Dad knew all about this, but neither of them said anything. It was a war without gun smoke, and a victory. After all, this money was obtained by fighting for power with Dad. How could I give it to the government so easily? Wouldn't it be a waste of my life?
"It's useless to be a businessman under the control of officials in the capital. Otherwise, why don't I just become a businessman instead of worrying about it every day in this room?"
Everything costs money. Technically speaking, there are only two masters in the Seventh Prince's Mansion, but the expenses are over 300 people. Although these people are supported by Lu Anyuan's salary and Qinnan's money, Xu Yixing himself also needs money.
Making clothes costs money, making jewelry costs money, going out costs money, giving tips costs money, investigating the truth costs money, and revenge costs money. Although Lu Anyuan never deducted money from her, it was always better to have money of her own than to ask for it from others.
Si Wen sighed deeply, knowing that the young lady said this because she was determined to go against Jingzhao Prefecture and the Second Prince.
"Well, I will definitely protect these properties, but this year's dividends... can only be this much. Miss, are you short of money?"
Xu Yixing blinked. It was actually okay for now, as she still had some money in her personal vault. However, compared to the uncertainties she might face in the future, this amount of money was simply a drop in the bucket.
Just what if, what if Lu Anyuan was ambushed and reprimanded by the emperor like the second prince? Maybe then I would have to spend money and use my connections to save him.
"Who would complain about having too much money? Okay, I've looked at these accounts. Take them with you and keep them safe. I'm really bored, so I'm going out for a walk."
Xu Yixing put on his cloak and went to the back garden, and Si Wen also left with the account book.
The master was not at home, so it was time to clean the bedroom. Xiaoshe walked in quietly. Although there was no one around, she was still used to speaking softly.
I first tidied up the messy bed, and then turned around and saw that the sachet beside the bed seemed to be covered with dust, so I took it out and wiped it.
But somehow, the tassel of the sachet seemed to be tangled with the tassel of the bed curtain, and no matter how hard he pulled, he couldn't get it off. With another effort, the sachet fell to the ground with a thud, rolling several times before coming to rest.
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