Chapter 452: Revealed
The head of the Cui family's face turned pale. He didn't expect that this young medical officer would be so merciless and expose the Cui family's greatest weaknesses. If this were confirmed, it would be a crime of deceiving the emperor!
Although the technology was purchased by their Cui family, if the previous means were exposed, the Cui family's behavior would not be buying, but cheating, which would be despised by business people, and no one would be willing to cooperate in business in the future.
"Please be careful with your words, sir!" The head of the Cui family stopped Su Qianqian with a cold face, looking stern but weak inside.
"I don't want to be cautious! The head of the Cui family had better go back and discuss what the consequences will be for the Cui family if this matter is exposed. Compared with that, paying more taxes and dividing some land is nothing."
Su Qianqian firmly rejected the proposal of the head of the Cui family and instead gave him a suggestion.
Although the head of the Cui family wanted to confront Su Qianqian, unfortunately he did not have the confidence because he knew that what the young medical officer said was true.
Since she knew about this, she must know how to find the person who was in cahoots with him. In that case, the Cui family would lose everything.
The head of the Cui family could not stay any longer, so he stood up and said goodbye to King Xiang and Marquis Wuning and left.
The remaining three family heads all began to pay attention to this young medical officer, but this did not stop Su Qianqian from continuing to expose their secrets. She just wanted to end the battle quickly and return to Xijing as soon as possible.
"I wonder if the head of the Li family can support the implementation of the new policy?" Su Qianqian turned to look at the young head of the Li family.
The head of the Li family came back to his senses. He was still wondering who this medical officer was and how he could make the head of the Cui family flee in panic with just a few words. He didn't expect that he would turn around and face him.
"The Li family has always supported your majesty's decrees, but the taxes imposed by this new policy are indeed somewhat inhumane..."
"Two years ago on July 16, Luo, a villager in Sangshu Village, Liuying County, Mianzhou, had her silkworms accidentally exposed to cold and dampness, and only half of their cocoons produced silk.
However, Li kept the price of all the silk produced down and did not allow any merchant to buy at a high price. The raw silk sold by Luo was not enough to pay for her silkworm seeds, and she could not pay back the silkworm seeds she owed on credit. The family was left with nowhere to go and Luo was forced to hang herself. ”
As Su Qianqian narrated word by word, the young face of the Li family patriarch gradually became serious and then gloomy as water.
"On July 20 last year, Zhou Ajiu, a silkworm farmer in Sangshu Village, raised silkworms that produced very high-quality silk. A merchant secretly traded with him, and the Li clan members found out. They forced Zhou Ajiu to sell the raw silk at a low price. Zhou Ajiu refused, so the Li clan members destroyed all of Zhou Ajiu's raw silk on the spot. Zhou Ajiu was so desperate that he hanged himself on the old mulberry tree."
Su Qianqian looked at the head of the Li family: "Do you want me to continue? The Li family monopolized the production and procurement channels of raw silk, forcing silkworm farmers to lower prices and causing deaths, but they were able to get away with it time and time again. What do you think would happen if His Royal Highness the Prince of Xiang really investigated?"
The head of the Li family looked at the silent King Xiang, stared at Su Qianqian and said in a deep voice: "I don't know who you are, why you know so much about these things, have you been plotting against my Li family for a long time?"
"Patriarch Li, please don't be too self-indulgent. Is it worth planning for so long just to rely on the power of just one clan?
His Royal Highness Prince Xiang knew all these things, yet he still gave the head of the Li family some leeway. Please take care of yourself, and don't regret it too late because of small losses. ”
Su Qianqian picked up the teacup, took a sip, and said to the head of the Li family with a smile.
After the head of the Li family left, the faces of the heads of the Cui family and the He family became even uglier.
"I didn't expect this doctor to be not only good at treating illnesses, but also very good at handling affairs. The new head of the Li family has succeeded his eldest brother to take over the position of head of the family. He certainly didn't expect to be defeated by the doctor."
The head of the He family raised his eyebrows and looked at Su Qianqian with eyes that revealed scrutiny and vigilance.
"Master He, thank you for your compliment. If you don't want others to know, then don't do it... I heard that the flowers in the peony garden of your mansion are more beautiful than those in other places. I wonder if Your Highness Prince Xiang and the Marquis are lucky enough to go and see them?"
The He family's head's pupils trembled slightly. He stared at Su Qianqian in disbelief and slowly forced out a smile:
"If His Highness and the Marquis are interested, it would be an honor for the He family. However, the peonies are not in bloom yet and it is still early in the season. I am afraid that Your Highness and the Marquis will be disappointed."
"That's such a pity. If the new policy was implemented quickly and we returned to Xijing to report earlier, I'm afraid we wouldn't be able to take a look at this peony." Su Qianqian sighed regretfully.
The head of the Jiang family was a cunning man, so he naturally noticed that something was wrong. However, he couldn't guess what the story behind the peony flower was, so he secretly wondered what to do.
"That's such a pity... Your Highness Prince Xiang, I am willing to support Your Highness in implementing the new policy and can measure the land and verify the taxes at any time." The head of the He family said with a determined heart.
"That would be best..." King Xiang showed a sincere smile and turned to look at the Patriarch of the Jiang Family. The Patriarch of the Jiang Family immediately expressed his opinion: "I have long had this idea. I respectfully wait for Your Highness and the Marquis to measure the land and return it to the people."
The matter was settled, and the head of the Jiang family wanted to host a banquet for the four of them. Xue Zhiqing only said the first sentence at this time: "Thank you, head of the Jiang family. Your Highness has some matters to deal with and cannot stay for long."
[Why does it sound like a female secretary? Is this a declaration of sovereignty? 】Su Qianqian secretly curled her lips.
Qin Hanzhang: What is a female secretary?
The four of them left the Jiang family. On the way back, Xue Zhiqing was silent for a while before she asked hesitantly, "Sister-in-law, how did you know those things? Why didn't you tell His Royal Highness Prince Xiang in advance?"
Su Qianqian rolled her eyes in her heart: [Why should I tell His Royal Highness Prince Xiang everything! I don't want to marry him! And I can’t do it in advance. I can only eat the melon after I see the real person. What do you know? 】
"Miss, you don't know... The Marquis forbade me to say more about these things, so as not to ruin his plan. But His Royal Highness Prince Xiang is so precious, it's better for him not to know. These dirty and tiring tasks must be left to my subordinates."
Su Qianqian patted her chest.
Xue Zhiqing bit her lip and said, "You can leave it to me."
"How dare I trouble the Second Miss? These are all rough jobs." Su Qianqian smiled and said no more.
The next day, King Xiang quickly sent someone to find a geomancer to measure the land, fearing that the night would be too long and bring more trouble.
The new policy was implemented in Jiangnan in this way. Although the progress was not fast, Prince Xiang was already very satisfied. He believed that when he returned to the court this time, he would definitely be praised by the emperor and leave his mark in history books.
Just half a month after the new policy was implemented, an unexpected person came to the Hongzhou camp.
Prince Yi's skin looked much whiter, although it made him look like a sickly person.
"Your Highness Prince Xiang and the Marquis have received frequent good news, and His Majesty is extremely pleased, so he asked me to come and convey the imperial edict, congratulating you on your remarkable achievements." Prince Yi said humbly.
"Thank you, my brother." Prince Xiang was also courteous to Prince Yi.
Prince Yi looked around and spotted Su Qianqian, and quickly nodded, "Thank you for your hard work, Madam Hou. I heard that you are a great doctor, can you cure my cough?"
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