Li Xiangfeng has been in a very good mood recently, with a smile always on his face.

Since the meeting two months ago, many banks have joined together to invest large amounts of money to hoard houses.

He himself didn't expect the effect to be so good.

In a provincial capital, housing prices were rapidly raised several times in just a few days, with the price changing every day.

The action taken by the money houses was just a fuse. The important thing was that the wealthy families, nobles and gentry also followed suit to hoard houses, otherwise there would not have been such a good effect.

After a period of time, when the people enter the market, the stockpiled houses will be sold off in batches, which will surely be a great turnaround.

Li Xiangfeng smiled even more happily when he thought of this.

"Master, is there anything good happening?" asked the old servant next to him.

"Of course there are good things."

Li Xiangfeng laughed and looked up at the moon in the sky. It was so beautiful.

Then he entered the Sihai Restaurant with his servants.

Sihai Restaurant also belongs to Sihai Chamber of Commerce, but it is not in the same system as the money house.

After entering the restaurant, greetings were heard from all around, and Li Xiangfeng responded with a bow.

Then he followed the shop boy to the top floor.

On the top floor, a middle-aged man in a green gown was already drinking tea.

"Greetings, Manager Cheng." Li Xiangfeng bowed.

Manager Cheng is the head of the Sihai Chamber of Commerce in the Beijing area. He is in charge of all business related to the Sihai Chamber of Commerce in the Beijing area and is Li Xiangfeng's immediate superior.

Manager Cheng smiled and said, "Please take a seat, Manager Li. In the past two months, Manager Li has been in the limelight. The boss has even sent a message to say that he is optimistic about you."

Li Xiangfeng was delighted when he heard this.

There are many owners of the Sihai Chamber of Commerce, but he knows who the owner that Manager Cheng is talking about is.

"Thank you for your concern, this is what I should do." Li Xiangfeng replied with a smile.

Manager Cheng nodded slightly.

He also felt quite satisfied with the current market conditions. After all, a large sum of money was about to come in.

He also has a share of the credit for Li Xiangfeng's achievements.

But...

"Housing hoarding is starting to take hold. Even the capital's housing prices have risen by more than 20% and are still on the rise."

"We haven't taken any action in the capital, which shows how big the impact is. If it really happens, it will probably increase significantly."

"After we leave, the court will surely be furious. Given His Majesty's character, if he starts investigating, will you be able to escape unscathed?"

"What could possibly happen in this capital that could be hidden from His Majesty and His Majesty the Grandson?"

Manager Cheng said slowly.

As Manager Cheng spoke, beads of sweat suddenly appeared on Li Xiangfeng's forehead.

Only at this moment did he realize that he might have offended His Majesty and the Crown Prince.

"Your Majesty, the Crown Prince, there is no need to bother with a small person like me. Besides, this is not something I can accomplish alone." There was a hint of luck in Li Xiangfeng's tone.

Manager Cheng smiled and said, "I don't know about that. Maybe, maybe not."

He was obviously too lazy to say anything more.

As adults, we are already fifty years old and know the destiny of the world. Naturally, we should take responsibility for what we have done.

Li Xiangfeng's heart trembled when he heard this.

If Manager Cheng said more, he wouldn't think it was a big deal. Instead, his indifferent look made him more frightened.

Your Majesty, the Crown Prince, do you really not care?

Come to think of it, I am just one of the people who proposed this strategy, so I don't necessarily have to take the blame alone.

But.

Given your Majesty's character, does it make any difference whether there are a few people or dozens or hundreds?

No.

If you anger His Majesty, no matter if it's thousands or tens of thousands, let alone a few hundred, you will all die.

Thinking of this, Li Xiangfeng fell to his knees and said, "Manager Cheng, save me."

At this moment, all the pride is gone.

Manager Cheng was stunned when he saw this.

Although he was the manager of the capital area and his status was apparently one level higher than Li Xiangfeng, in fact, no matter whether it was the head manager of a bank, a restaurant, or a factory, they all held real power and would not be afraid of him.

Especially in terms of oil and water, they have much more than me.

Privately, Manager Cheng also knew that their respect for him only came from the bosses behind them, and that was actually the only thing that mattered.

In daily life, I often don't take myself seriously and act in a hypocritical manner.

Manager Cheng is also very clear about his personal position on a daily basis. He is just a mouthpiece for the boss and collects some benefits on a daily basis. Of course, he turns a blind eye to other matters.

And now, the most important money shop manager among all the managers actually knelt down to him.

"Manager Li, what are you doing? Hurry up, hurry up, there's no need to do this, there's no need to do this."

While Manager Cheng was secretly delighted, a slightly exaggerated look of surprise appeared on his face.

Li Xiangfeng was able to rise to the position of head manager of a money shop, so of course he was a smart man. He knew what Manager Cheng was thinking just by a glance.

Holding on to Manager Cheng's arm, he stood up.

At the same time, he said in a trembling voice: "Manager Cheng, you must save my entire family. Over the past few years, I have worked hard for the master, even if I have no merits. I can't let His Majesty vent his anger like this."

"As long as Manager Cheng gives me a hand, I will definitely prepare a generous gift that will definitely satisfy Manager Cheng."

You can't catch a wolf without risking your child.

After realizing the seriousness of the matter, Li Xiangfeng felt more and more that his life was in danger.

The only one who can save him from His Majesty and the Crown Prince is the owner of the Sihai Chamber of Commerce.

In fact, it is just as Manager Cheng said, my life may be like an ant in the eyes of His Majesty's grandson.

Maybe he doesn't care, maybe he just crushes it.

There is a certain degree of randomness here.

But does Li Xiangfeng dare to gamble? Does he dare to gamble his life that His Majesty and the Crown Prince will pay attention to him?

He dared not.

Having lived for so many years, the older people get, the more afraid they are of death.

If he were in his twenties now, he might take this gamble, but now he no longer has the same enthusiasm as he did back then.

"Okay, since Shopkeeper Li is so sincere, I am not the kind of person who doesn't know what's good for me."

"Now, if something really happens, then no one in the entire Ming Dynasty can save you, not even the Dong family."

"So the most urgent thing now is for Shopkeeper Li to leave Daming first to avoid this dispute."

Manager Cheng said bluntly.

Upon hearing this, Li Xiangfeng couldn't help but ask, "Manager Cheng wants me to seek refuge in Japan? That's not a bad idea."

The real boss behind the Sihai Chamber of Commerce is in Japan.

Although Li Xiangfeng didn't know which prince it was, it was really nice to go to Japan.

Upon hearing this, Manager Cheng’s face darkened.

After a short pause, he said, "Japan is indeed good, but it cannot really avoid this disaster. If His Majesty sends an edict to Japan to kill your life, Manager Li, you think even if the boss comes forward, it may not be able to save it."

"The current Japan is said to be led by the feudal lords, but in fact it is also under the control of the Ming Dynasty."

Li Xiangfeng nodded.

That's true.

Although he had never been to Japan, he would read the daily court bulletins and had some understanding of the country from them.

The several feudal lords had to obey orders when acting in Japan and could not do whatever they wanted.

"So what Manager Cheng means is the countries in Southeast Asia?" Li Xiangfeng asked again.

Manager Cheng shook his head.

Now that it has come to this, I can speak frankly.

"I won't hide it from you. The boss has already sent a large number of private soldiers to Luzon. Luzon is currently short of manpower."

"If Manager Li is willing to go to Luzon, his life will be safe. Even if the Royal Guards investigate, how can they find him?"

Li Xiangfeng frowned when he heard the word "Luzon".

The word "poor" is not enough to describe Luzon. It is simply a barbaric and barbaric land.

Going to Luzon is no different from exile.

Looking at Li Xiangfeng's expression, Manager Cheng coughed twice.

"Luzon is a little barren, but it is also the most in need of people right now. There are only warriors doing things there now, and they need talents like Manager Li the most."

"Besides, it's not like you can't come back. After three to five years, when the limelight has faded, Manager Li can return to Ming Dynasty. Isn't that the same thing?"

"And Manager Li has made contributions in Luzon, so the boss will not treat you unfairly."

Manager Cheng persuaded.

Li Xiangfeng's expression changed from bright to dark. After a while, he bowed and sighed, "Then I'll trouble Manager Cheng to arrange it."

Manager Cheng was delighted.

He didn't expect that he could actually convince Manager Li.

Some time ago, he received news from his boss asking him to find some outstanding talents to go to Luzon, which made Manager Cheng very embarrassed.

Nowadays, unless one really can't make it anymore, who would be willing to go to such a wild place?

Even the scholar who failed the imperial examination shook his head when he heard about Luzon.

What the boss obviously needs is a learned and educated person.

Although Manager Li has no official title, he is well-educated and is particularly good at management. Otherwise, he would not have been the manager of the Sihai Bank in the capital.

Not only did he complete the boss's assignment, but he also received the favor of Manager Li and made a fortune at the same time.

It can be said to be the best of both worlds.

"Manager Li, when do you think it would be appropriate to leave?" asked Manager Cheng.

Li Xiangfeng hesitated for a moment, then said directly, "My heart is pounding, and I always feel like something bad is going to happen."

"I can't stay in the capital for even an hour. Of course, the sooner the better."

"It's better to do it today than to wait for a day. Why not do it tonight? It will save you a lot of trouble."

Since he had made up his mind to leave, Li Xiangfeng did not hesitate at all.

Now that I think about it, staying in the capital city every day would be torture, so I might as well just run away.

"Well, what about Manager Li's businesses in the capital? We can't just ignore them like this." Manager Cheng asked, the implication of his words being very obvious.

Li Xiangfeng did not hesitate and said, "We can't take these deeds to Luzon, so I'll have to trouble Manager Cheng to help us deal with them."

Manager Cheng was delighted: "Okay, Manager Li, please rest assured, I will make sure it's properly arranged."

This is considered a benefit.

Manager Cheng gave a contact address in Guangdong Prefecture, which belonged to the boss behind the scenes.

He went straight back home, ordered his family to pack up their belongings, and fled with them without any intention of dragging their feet.

The next day.

Manager Cheng got up early in the morning.

Or rather, there is no intention to sleep at all.

Last night he received all the property deeds given by Li Xiangfeng, and also signed the transfer agreement and put his fingerprints on it.

He only needed to go to the household registration office of the capital government in the morning to change the name on the title deed and he could bring these properties under his control.

"Damn, this bank is really lucrative. There are seven property deeds for villas and thirteen shops. How much money did this guy make?"

Manager Cheng put all the house deeds in his arms and went straight to the household department with his servants.

When we arrived, the door of the yamen was not open yet, but there were already many people queuing up.

There are many people in the capital now, so naturally there are more house deed transactions.

"Tell the people in front, I don't want to wait, each person has 50 strings of cash, let me go first in line."

Manager Cheng looked at the dozen or so people in front and gave instructions directly to the servants.

Fifty strings of cash per person, that's only six or seven hundred strings of cash in total, not even worth a night in a brothel.

In his arms was a house deed worth hundreds of thousands of strings of cash, and according to the current market price, it was rising rapidly. In comparison, a few hundred strings of cash were nothing.

The servant immediately stepped forward to negotiate.

This is the case nowadays. In the past, this would not be necessary.

The laws are strict now. Even if an official comes, he has to queue up according to the rules and there are no privileges.

With Baochao paving the way, Cheng Guanshi naturally became the first in line.

Fifty strings of cash, it would be a waste if you don't make some money. Who would want to go against money?

However, after the door of the household was opened.

A piece of news made Manager Cheng panic.

The clerk of the Household Department did not handle the matter for Cheng Guanshi first, but posted a notice at the door.

Manager Cheng was close by, so he could see it clearly.

Sales restriction order!

"I'm afraid I can't process so many property deeds for you. According to the latest regulations, starting today, each person can only have two properties under their name."

"Bring me your household registration. I first need to check if you have any other houses under your name. If you do, these villas cannot be traded."

"Under the regulations, there are no problems with shops for now. Do you want to change it?"

When Manager Cheng listened to the clerk's voice, he felt his mind was confused.

He didn't care that these villas could not be owned by him, after all, there were still so many shops.

But the regulations of this sales restriction order will completely shatter the current good situation.

In order to hoard houses, the Sihai Chamber of Commerce invested almost all of its liquid funds, waiting to make a fortune. However, under this regulation, all of it was lost in its hands.

"Hey, what are you daydreaming about? Are you going to do it or not? If not, get out of the way. There are so many people waiting in line behind you."

The official urged.

Manager Cheng came back to his senses and asked quickly, "Excuse me, is this sales restriction order only in the capital, or does it apply to other places as well?"

The official replied: "Of course it refers to the entire Ming territory."

Manager Cheng felt a chill in his heart: It's over.