"Your Majesty, you have misunderstood. I have no intention of helping him get away with his crime, but after all, he is a loyal minister, and I don't want him to be humiliated at the hands of slaves. Sir, you should understand the methods used in prison. After all, he is a loyal minister." After his meritorious service, please leave him some dignity!"
As he spoke, Liu Deng stood up seriously and cupped his hands towards Zhidu.
"His Royal Highness, Zhi, understands your high righteousness. I will give the order immediately and will not let him be humiliated!"
The corner of Zhidu's mouth twitched, and he quickly stood up and returned the salute. This boy has been very popular in Chang'an City recently. Not only does he have a good relationship with the prince, but he also has a very harmonious relationship with the eldest princess.
Even by the way, even the Queen is said to be very kind to him, how dare he accept his courtesy?
"I'm planning to set up a business recently. I heard that your hometown is in Hedong County. I wonder if there are any reliable candidates in your family?"
When Liu Deng said this, he glanced at Zhidu.
Zhidu was immediately overjoyed, but soon calmed down. It seemed that this was not appropriate. Wasn't this considered accepting bribes?
"I said you can pull me down. I just think you are too poor, so I bribe you? Is it useful?"
Liu Deng rolled his eyes at him angrily. It's not easy for this guy. After a good meeting in the court, he has become a god and a ghost. It is said that this guy is not polite and not invited. Apart from his small salary, There is no extra income at all. It is said that every year at the end of the New Year, the rewards that can be given to the servants have to be calculated again and again...
"Your Highness..."
The corners of Zhidu's eyes turned a little red.
"Okay, okay, I'll have someone send me your name later. As for the money, you don't have to worry about it. Sell the goods and then give me the money. Of course, by the end of next year, you will also have to pay for this." Give me the deposit for 1 batch of goods!”
Liu Deng touched his nose, turned around and walked out.
"Thank you, Your Highness, but this..."
"Stop talking nonsense. I'm helping you. I don't want you to seek selfish gain. I just hope you can continue to persevere. If you can even discount it at any time, then this world will really be meaningless. !”
Zhidu was still interested and wanted to refuse, but Liu Deng waved his hand impatiently and turned away.
The two killers on the carriage were left to Zhidu to concoct, and Liu Deng went straight to the East Palace. The matter of the trading company had to be dealt with quickly, but he also understood that the prince would definitely not be in a good mood today.
"Your Highness, His Highness the Crown Prince is in a bad mood today, otherwise His Highness should come back another day..."
Sure enough, when Liu Deng arrived at the East Palace, Chao Cuo was already waiting outside the door.
"It doesn't matter, tell His Highness that I just came from Tingwei's Mansion!"
Liu Deng said with a smile.
"Then please come with me, Your Highness!"
Seeing Liu Deng's vow, Chao Cuo no longer stopped him and took Liu Deng to the martial arts arena in the East Palace.
"His Royal Highness the Crown Prince is losing his temper inside. Please go in on your behalf, Your Highness..."
Chao Cuo shrank his neck, then turned away.
Liu Deng is so embarrassed. Are you, an old boy, so scared?
He poked his head to the door. Carefully peeking through the crack in the door, there seemed to be no movement. After taking a few deep breaths, Liu Deng knocked on the door.
"Didn't I tell you not to disturb me?"
Liu Qi's angry voice came from inside.
"My nephew Liu Deng asks to see His Highness the Crown Prince!"
Liu Deng coughed dryly and then said.
"It's you, kid, come in!"
After a while of silence, Liu Qi suddenly opened the door.
"Have you heard about what happened in Tingwei's Mansion?"
Liu Qi's face looked a little ugly. It seemed that this incident made him very angry.
"I heard about it. I just came back from Tingwei's Mansion. I think Master Zhidu will be able to solve the case soon. He already has clues!"
Liu Deng looked around, and when he saw no one was around, he said in a low voice.
"oh?"
Liu Qi was obviously stunned.
"It's not like everyone died last night. Could it be that something has changed?"
"It's true that people die, but after one person dies, there will naturally be others! Just yesterday afternoon, someone saw a grocer transporting three carts of property from Liu Xian, so I sent someone to follow them , I discovered at night that someone sneaked into Tingwei's prison!"
When Liu Deng said this, Liu Qi's eyes were filled with murderous intent. By doing this again and again, you really don't take him seriously as the prince of the country.
"What witness can you order?"
Liu Qi asked murderously.
"The witness has been handed over to Master Zhidu, and the results will be available soon!"
Liu Deng said with a smile.
"Well done!"
Liu Qi let out a long breath, but then fell into deep thought again. After all, Liu Xian was the prince of Wu. If he was involved, then this matter would be a bit big.
Wu State has been recruiting troops and horses over the years and is very ambitious. If it really pulls some strings, if it is dealt with according to the law, it might really cause a big change.
"Okay, are you here today about the business of the business? Let's go to the study to talk!"
Although these matters were troublesome, at this time, because Liu Deng's identity was a bit embarrassing, he couldn't just tell Liu Dengming like this, so he could only put the matter aside for now.
"promise!"
In fact, Liu Deng had already considered the matter of the trading company very carefully, but some rules had been discussed with Liu Qi in advance.
"With such high taxes, how can the rich and powerful do it?"
According to the tax determined by Liu Deng, if converted to the price of salt, almost every kilogram of salt would be taxed at three cents. Calculated in this way, one stone would be thirty-six cents!
Of course, the court has no problem, but can the powerful people be willing to do so?
"Why should you worry, Your Highness? This business is guaranteed to make a profit, and do they have any costs? The shop is their own. Even if they don't do it, the shop is still in their hands. Transportation The cost is calculated separately, and their interests have been guaranteed, it’s just one hand in and one hand out, is there anything wrong with it?”
Liu Deng quickly explained with a smile.
"When other powerful people do business, they are all afraid of paying more taxes. Why are you so different?"
Liu Qi suddenly tilted his head and looked at Liu Deng, and asked in surprise.
"The truth is actually very simple, because Liu Deng is also a descendant of Emperor Gaozu. Seeing the Xiongnu invaders every year, how can Liu Deng not feel aggrieved!"
Of course, this rhetoric has been prepared for a long time. If you don't say it in an impassioned way, do you mean that I am worried that I will accidentally cut off your son's financial path, and that I am afraid that he will fight for me in the future?
"What my father said is true, you are indeed my Qilin son of the Han family!"
