allonlinenovel Chapter 136 Prime Minister Xiao takes the lead in violating the maritime ban!
Chapter 136 Prime Minister Xiao takes the lead in violating the maritime ban!
"I consider that you are old and have worked so hard for me. Please step down."
Huangfu Qingling said this, waving her hand slightly.
Xiao Changyun left immediately and returned to the capital to call Chen Chong.
He is the prime minister, and he cannot handle these business and land affairs personally!
Chen Chong has followed him for many years and has become his confidant.
It would be best for him to do this!
When Chen Chong arrived, Xiao Changyun immediately realized that he had been fooled!
The Taimiao ancestor worship is all a lie!
What is going on inside the Taimiao? Even I can’t see it, let alone the ministers!
Then Huangfu Qingling can cheat at will.
This was a complete scam by Huangfu Qingling. She wanted to lift the maritime ban and make it impossible for her to convict Lin Yi!
Thinking of this, Xiao Changyun suddenly became angry. Who else except Lin Yi could come up with such a weird idea?
However, he soon calmed down.
Since Lin Yi is able to do business, I have so many people under my command, and I have more money than Lin Yi!
If we really start building the port, it is hard to say who will get the larger share.
As he was thinking this, he saw Chen Chong coming.
"Prime Minister Xiao, what is the matter with you calling me here today?"
"Is the amount of silver reported earlier incorrect?"
Chen Chong didn't quite understand. After all, he had no way of knowing such explosive first-hand information as Huangfu Qingling was going to lift the maritime ban.
"I remember there's a Xiaoyaodu in the western section of the Nanhe River. Go there, buy some land, and build some houses."
“Better build some warehouses.”
Xiao Changyun spoke slowly.
Chen Chong knelt down immediately.
"Prime Minister Xiao, I have been following you all these years!"
"I have carefully calculated all the numbers..."
His face was quite innocent, "Prime Minister Xiao wants me to die, so I can choose the place myself!"
"I didn't let you die!"
"His Majesty has just decided to lift the maritime ban. You should quickly build the port. As for the cities in the east, you'd better plan them first to prevent Lin Yi from snatching them away!"
Only then did Xiao Changyun realize that Chen Chong thought he was deliberately framing him.
"Why would it take such a big thing if I wanted you dead?"
He smiled as he spoke, "Alright, I'll give you the money, don't let Lin Yi get it first!"
After saying this, Chen Chong wiped his snot and tears and left the Prime Minister's Mansion.
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On the other hand, Huangfu Qingling has not decided to lift the maritime ban!
"Although the previous emperors have agreed, I still have to maintain the maritime ban for a while."
"At least it will allow you all a smooth transition!"
After hearing this, all the ministers understood what was going on.
To put it bluntly, this means that Lin Yi will be detained for a while longer in name only, and then released when the time comes!
As the entire Taimiao sacrificial process ended, Huangfu Qingling returned to the palace.
As soon as he returned to the study, Bao Bu Tong and Lin Yi brought Chen Chong to meet him.
"what's up?"
"Didn't I lift the maritime ban immediately?"
Huangfu Qingling was arranging the memorials on the table and glanced at Lin Yi.
"Your Majesty, this is Chen Chong, the one who delivered the message earlier."
Bao Bu Tong explained.
Then Chen Chong told the news.
"It seems that Xiao Changyun is really quick. He even didn't let go of Haiyun City at the mouth of the sea?"
Huangfu Qingling smiled slightly, "I haven't lifted the maritime ban yet, Bao Bu Tong, you know what to do, right?"
"I understand!"
Bao Bu Tong certainly understood that this was an attempt to turn the tables!
Prime Minister Xiao openly arrested Lin Yi for violating the maritime ban, but he was secretly building a port. Isn't this the best rebuttal?
"Your Majesty, can you let Chen Chong build it for a while?"
Lin Yi pondered and asked, "Firstly, this is actual evidence. Secondly, we can borrow Prime Minister Xiao's help to speed up our progress."
"Alright, Bao Bu Tong, Lin Yi, you guys do this."
"As for when to arrest Chen Chong, it's up to you guys to decide!"
Huangfu Qingling suddenly felt relieved.
This was the first time she had the complete upper hand over Xiao Changyun!
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A few days later, Chen Chong took the design drawings that he said he had "stolen" from Lin Yi and "took office" and started construction in Xiaoyaodu, northwest of the capital.
The same cement construction method is used as Lin Yi.
After all, the entire project was funded by Xiao Changyun, so he could do it with ease.
As for the shops, they were all copied from Lin Yi’s designs in Lianjingdu.
Even the warehouses are built almost identically.
Although Lianjingdu has not been fully built, the existing houses have been built in an orderly manner under the command of Chen Chong.
Lin Yi was "free and easy" in the prison for a whole month, during which time he was truly carefree.
Xiao Changyun no longer had any intention of assassinating anyone. He was concentrating on planning the port affairs and had no time to care about it.
It wasn't until a month and a half later that Chen Chong was also arrested.
Although Lin Yi could tell at a glance that the so-called "torture" on Chen Chong was disguised by a disguise artist, others might not be able to tell.
"Chen Chong, you finally came in?"
Seeing Chen Chong coming in looking miserable, Lin Yi immediately went up to him and started a conversation.
"What? Boss Lin, is this your friend?"
Seeing Lin Yi's reaction, the jailer naturally became more polite to Chen Chong.
"Come in and rest for a while, and wait for the rest to be processed."
As Lin Yi said this, he asked Chen Chong to go to his cell first to eat some delicious food.
Chen Chong said it was straightforward. He also understood why Lin Yi wanted to stay here for a few more days.
Two days after Chen Chong was arrested.
early morning.
"Your Majesty, yesterday we caught a merchant violating the maritime ban."
"They're actually building a port in Xiaoyaodu!"
After Bao Bu Tong spoke, he glanced at Xiao Changyun.
"Is this actually happening?"
"I have already made it clear that the maritime ban policy has not changed yet."
"How come there are still businessmen who dare to offend?"
Huangfu Qingling pretended to be angry and said, "We must investigate thoroughly!"
"Your Majesty, after an all-night interrogation, I have determined that this man's name is Chen Chong, and he is a subordinate of Prime Minister Xiao."
"Prime Minister Xiao, are you also leading the charge in violating the maritime ban?"
Faced with Bao Bu Tong's attack, Xiao Changyun quickly distanced himself from the matter.
"What are you talking about?"
"How can I, the Prime Minister, know such a lowly person?"
"This is clearly a frame-up!"
Xiao Changyun refuted righteously.
"Bring the person up here, and let me see who he is."
With Huangfu Qingling's words, the situation in the entire hall reversed.
Xiao Changyun’s mind was full of thoughts on how to cut it, otherwise he would be doomed!
He didn't expect that this was the reason why Huangfu Qingling didn't lift the maritime ban immediately!
Not long after, Chen Chong was brought up.
Chen Chong's body was covered in chicken blood, and the scars were painted with various colored paints.
In the eyes of others, he was tortured and forced to reveal the truth.
"Chen Chong, do you know this person?"