When Zhou Jin followed the eunuch to the Imperial Palace, Zhou Yu was already in the main hall. Zhou Jin hurriedly stepped forward and greeted Zhou Yi respectfully.
"My son has met my father."
Zhou Yi looked calm at this time, his tone was calm, and then he waved his hand to indicate that there was no need to be polite.
"Thank you, father." Then he turned around and saluted Zhou Yu and said, "I have met my brother."
Zhou Yu also returned the greeting: "I've met my second brother."
Then they both straightened up at the same time and stood aside.
"I wonder why my father called us here?" Seeing that his father had not spoken for a long time, Zhou Yu couldn't help but step forward and asked.
Zhou Yi then said slowly: "A rumor has spread in the capital these days. Have the two princes heard of it?"
Zhou Yu replied: "Father, are you referring to Su Shi's encounter with an immortal and receiving enlightenment from the immortal?"
"Yes, what does Yu'er think of this matter?"
Zhou Yu smiled slightly: "This matter must be false."
"Why is Yu'er so sure?"
"The First Emperor once searched for immortals to no avail. How could he, Su Shi, be so virtuous that he could meet an immortal? Moreover, if Su Shi had obtained the fate of immortals, he would naturally follow the immortals to practice Taoism, and how would he no longer miss the world of mortals. But now Guan Su Shi behaves , but he is also a common man in the mortal world, so this matter must be false."
At this time, Zhou Yu's expression became serious: "But now rumors are spreading and the capital is shaking. Those who spread these rumors must have ulterior motives."
"Who does Yu'er think would spread this rumor?"
"I don't know. However, when I heard that Su Shi smiled and avoided answering this rumor, he obviously intended to let the rumor spread. And he also relied on this rumor to gain momentum. It is difficult to say that this rumor is related to He has nothing to do with it.”
Zhou Yi nodded slightly and asked Zhou Jin: "How does Jin'er view this matter?"
Zhou Jin took a step forward and said calmly: "I also think this is false." At this point, he couldn't help but frown: "But there is one thing that cannot be explained."
Zhou Yi asked slowly: "What is Jin'er referring to?"
Zhou Jin hurriedly replied: "Su Shi's temperament, ability, and behavior have changed so drastically that he is completely different from the other two. It is really difficult to explain. So I have a bold guess."
Zhou Yi's expression changed: "What guess?"
Zhou Jin pondered: "Could this Su Shi be a talented person to begin with, but he's just been hiding his skills instead of his own clumsiness?"
Zhou Yu's eyes lit up and he asked deliberately: "Why would a talented person want to hide his humiliation?"
Zhou Jin said calmly: "You have to ask Su Shi himself, or maybe someone is giving advice from behind."
Hearing this, Zhou Yi's face darkened, and a hint of coldness flashed through his eyes. After a long time, he slowly said: "Since Su Shi wants to hide, why does he show his sharpness now?"
Zhou Jin shook his head: "I don't know. I speculate that the reason why there are rumors about Su Shi meeting an immortal is that it gives a reasonable reason for Su Shi's huge change. After all, immortals are ethereal, and mortals can never see them. Naturally, No one can confirm it.”
Zhou Yi's face became darker and darker, and his eyes became sharper and sharper. At this time, Zhou Yu said again: "Father, I'm afraid this Su Shi has ulterior motives."
"Have ulterior motives?" Zhou Yi said coldly: "Is there any evidence?"
Zhou Yu said slowly: "Qianqiu's warehouse now has more than 100 million taels of silver. Qianqiu's company has also taken control of the rice industry in the capital. Su Shi even controlled the wealthy families in the capital with glass products and imported wine."
At this point, his voice suddenly became deeper: "General Su has a hundred thousand elite troops under his command to guard the border."
Zhou Yi shouted angrily: "That's enough. General Su is devoted to the country and loyal. You can't slander him behind his back."
Zhou Yu hurriedly lowered his head and said, "I know my mistake." But then he looked up at Zhou Yi, with a look of concern for the country on his face, and said generously: "But even if my father blames me again, I will still say , then Su Shi had to guard against it."
Zhou Yi became silent for a moment, and his expression gradually calmed down.
"In your opinion, how should this matter be handled?"
Zhou Yu couldn't help but feel happy when he saw that his father's heart was moved, but his expression remained unchanged and he remained impassioned, saying: "What Su Shi relies on is just Qianqiu Trading Company, and according to Erchen's understanding, he does not own Qianqiu Trading Company." He paid a cent of the principal, so the property in his name actually has little to do with Su Shi."
"And as long as the Qianqiu business name is confiscated, Su Shi's thoughts will be cut off. Naturally, the ministers in the court will not be suspicious of General Su."
Zhou Jin couldn't help but clapped his hands and applauded: "Brother, this is a wonderful strategy. It can beat Su Shi quietly and save General Su's face at the same time. I think this strategy is feasible."
Zhou Yi finally nodded slightly, seeming to agree with what the two said, but then said: "It's getting late, the two princes should go back and rest first."
Although the two were eager to compete for the Qianqiu business name, they also knew that it was not appropriate to mention the matter at this time. Now the father has made a move and has the idea of kicking Su Shi out. Their goal has been achieved.
As for Qianqiu Zhiku, it will be in their pocket sooner or later, so why rush to leave a bad impression on the father's heart.
Therefore, the two of them saluted at the same time: "My son, please retire. I also ask my father to take care of the dragon body and rest early."
Zhou Yi waved his hand gently, and Zhou Yu and Zhou Jin slowly retreated.
After the two of them walked out of the Imperial Palace, Zhou Jin smiled slightly at Zhou Yu and said, "Congratulations, brother Huang, today without any effort, Su Shi has never been able to turn around again. It's ridiculous that Su Shi still wants to hit the stone with an egg. It's just more jokes." Ear."
Zhou Yu looked at him with an indifferent expression and said calmly: "Is it possible that the emperor is not interested in Qianqiu Company?"
"When the time comes, I hope that the emperor will share a piece of the pie with the emperor."
"The emperor is joking. It is naturally up to the father to decide how to deal with the Qianqiu business. Maybe the emperor will ask for a piece of the pie from the emperor."
"Brother, you are joking. Who knows that your father loves your brother the most, so he will naturally leave the best to your brother." At this point, he saluted, "It is getting late, brother, please rest early. The emperor's brother bids farewell."
Zhou Yu replied: "Your Majesty, please go to bed early. I wish your Majesty a good dream today."
Zhou Jin smiled and said: "It is easiest to wake up from a good dream. When you wake up and sigh, it is better not to dream until dawn."
After saying that, he went straight back to the palace.
Zhou Yu looked at Zhou Jin's back and couldn't help but snorted coldly, and then walked towards his palace under the guidance of the eunuch.
After Zhou Yu and Zhou Jin left, Zhou Yi thought for a long time and suddenly said: "Keep your righteousness and sharpen your ink."
Hu Cunyi immediately walked to the desk, rolled up his sleeves and began to sharpen ink.
Zhou Yi picked up the royal pen, wrote down the imperial edict, then rolled it up and handed it to Hu Cunyi. He said coldly: "I will go to the General's Mansion early tomorrow morning to declare the edict."
