As for the entire Gu family, hundreds of people were immediately put under control to prevent the possibility of leaks. A terrifying atmosphere of doomsday filled the entire Gu family mansion.
As for the area within ten miles of the Gu family's residence, it is also the surveillance area of the internal surveillance system.
Anyone suspicious will be detained.
Return to the palace.
Li Yi sighed helplessly, I still underestimated the Zheng family, no wonder the Zheng family dared to quarrel with me? It turns out that it is backed by the big tree of the Family Alliance.
Well, in this case, I must uproot the big tree of your Family Alliance!
Let’s not rush this matter for the time being. We need to deal with Zheng Xiangmo first. This kid has been causing trouble for himself in Jiangnan Province. He must be killed!
There are also officials at all levels in Jiangnan Province, including Wu Songjiang. Anyone who turns a blind eye to the aristocratic family or takes bribes will not survive!
I thought about Wu Songjiang again, what happened to my cheap father-in-law? Is the dignified general of the patrol army that kind of virtuous?
Are you forcing me to kill you?
The more Li Yi thought about it, the angrier he became. He couldn't help but rub his forehead. Gradually, he started to feel sleepy due to fatigue.
Late at night.
Li Yi seemed to be sleeping, but suddenly his ears moved, and there seemed to be some strange noise.
"who!"
He stood up suddenly, pulled out a long knife, and quickly retreated.
Behind the screen, Wu Sanmei came over at some point. She was extremely frightened at the moment, her beautiful eyes were shining, she was trembling, and her face was pale.
She had just learned that her cousin had offended the emperor today, and even her father had been reprimanded by his majesty.
Her mother came to the palace and begged her to intercede with His Majesty and spare the Wu family this time, and also spare her cousin. Her cousin's family was a single generation.
Wu Sanmei was also frightened when she heard the news.
Your Majesty is very gentle and easy to talk to.
But she also knew that the harem was not allowed to participate in politics.
But she couldn't resist her mother's consolation. In desperation, she still got bold and came here to plead for mercy.
"thump!"
She immediately knelt down in front of Li Yi, with tears in her eyes, "Your Majesty, I am here to apologize to you."
"Where did the crime come from?" When Li Yi saw it was Wu Sanmei, he quickly put away the knife and glanced at her, "Did your mother ask you to come?"
"I don't dare to lie to Your Majesty, yes." Wu Sanmei burst into tears, "I don't know anything, I don't know what my father did, I don't know what my cousin did, but they are the same as Your Majesty , they are all my family members, I can’t just sit back and watch.”
Li Yi knew that she was an honest child. These things had nothing to do with her and she didn't understand anything.
It is reasonable to come to plead for mercy.
"You haven't entered the palace yet. I forgive you, but today you have committed the biggest taboo. You are not allowed to interfere in politics in the harem."
Wu Sanmei nodded seriously, "I know I was wrong."
"Get up!"
Li Yi moved his shoulders and said, "I'm tired. Bring someone to bring me some water. I want to take a bath."
A smile appeared on Wu Sanmei's pale face, and she secretly breathed a sigh of relief.
"promise!"
She stood up, nodded, took small steps, and left quickly and timidly.
To be honest, in terms of figure, she can't compare to Zhao Huaijin, in terms of appearance, she can't compare to Ye Qingluan, and in terms of temperament, she can't compare to Ji Fupin, let alone An Zhiyi.
But she has the unique softness of a waterside woman that no one else has.
To sum it up in one word, it’s “Run!”
The entire palace was silent, surrounded by soldiers and tightly guarded.
now.
In a palace, the sound of rushing water could be heard from time to time, which was particularly clear in the dark night.
Li Yi was lying in a wooden barrel that was half a person's height. Wu Sanmei was half-kneeling on the ground, and was carefully scrubbing his back bit by bit. Her hair was wet with fragrant sweat and smelled very good.
"It would be great if I could have a cigarette at this time. What a pity, what a pity!"
Wu Sanmei raised her head, "Your Majesty, what did you just say? What is a cigarette?"
Li Yi shook his head and quickly said no. His face was so embarrassed that he almost spilled the beans.
"Your Majesty, I don't know what a cigarette is, but I know that many dignitaries now like to eat a kind of cigarette called Luzon cigarette. I don't know if it is the same thing."
Li Yi plopped up and sat up from the bucket. Water splashed everywhere, covering Wu Sanmei, just like a wet temptation.
"What did you just say, Luzonyan?"
Wu Sanmei looked frightened and nodded seriously.
Li Yi was so surprised that he didn't react for a long time. He was surprised that there was a country named Luzon in this world, because there was also a country called Luzon in his time and space.
Another one is Luzon cigarette. Luzon cigarette is real. In another time and space, the first name of cigarettes introduced to the Central Plains was Luzon cigarette.
"Could these two worlds overlap at some point?"
"Or do you mean that except for the Central Plains, other countries exist?"
Li Yi suppressed the throbbing in his heart. There will be time to verify this matter in the future, and the first step is about this Luzon cigarette.
If Luzon tobacco can be improved, it will definitely become the most popular thing at the moment.
Cigarettes are the bulk of tax revenue!
In particular, it will become the identity symbol of the rich families.
These days, making money from rich people is the most reliable and comfortable.
At present, Li Yi has begun to deploy Dafeng Bank based on his advanced business vision, but this matter takes a long time and requires terrifying financial support.
But Li Yi's current money gap is too big. Before Dafeng Bank is officially operational, making money is his top priority.
Caihuatang was the first to make a profit, and Luzon Yan will be the second.
It’s called Xiangye Bureau! !
As for how to do it and who to do it, he already has the most suitable person.
Thinking of this, Li Yi seemed to have seen countless gold waving to him.
The more he thought about it, the more excited he became. Li Yi raised his hand and pulled her. With a soft call, Wu Sanmei had fallen into the bucket, "Come in and wash, it seems more convenient."
Wu Sanmei nodded shyly, and then her gasps echoed through the palace again.
…
The next morning.
Li Yi got up early in the morning to practice swordsmanship, and then went to find Ji Fupin.
The most suitable person to run this fragrant leaf bureau is Ji Fupin.
First, their Ji family is originally a merchant family. They are engaged in business and trade. They understand management and business.
The second is that there is no need to worry about Ji Fupin rebelling. At present, ability is second, and loyalty is the most important. It would be a pity if all the passion was wasted.
The Ji family's residence is not in the capital of Jiangnan Province, but there is also a house in the capital of Jiangnan Province, and Ji Fupin is here.
Li Yi came uninvited this time and even Ji Fupin was shocked.
Likewise, it also shocked the Ji family.
They all knew about Li Yi from Ji Fupin's mouth and hearsay.
Yesterday, Li Yi rescued Ji Fupin and beat up Gu Yan, the eldest son of the Gu family. The key point was that the Gu family did not dare to say a word. There were a lot of things going on here. The Ji family instantly guessed that Li Yi's identity was unusual.
Upon inquiry, Li Yi lived in the emperor's palace.
Now the Ji family completely understood that this young master was the emperor's favorite.
This is a big tree.
If the Ji family had the support of this big tree, they would no longer need to compromise with all forces.
The head of the Ji family directly named him, "This young master is the future son-in-law of my Ji family!"
But early this morning, this son-in-law Chenglong Kuai took the initiative to visit him.
This made the Ji family anxious, and they quickly started making preparations.
Open the door.
All the Ji family members stood at the door to greet him, and the scene was quite solemn.
Li Yi was also shocked.
Cao Qingyan said the same was true for them.
What's going on? Isn't this too grand?
Li Yi chatted with several elders of the Ji family for a while, and then found a reason to make an appointment with Ji Fupin alone.
"What's wrong? Is there something wrong?" Ji Fupin saw that Li Yi was worried.
Li Yi nodded, "To be honest with you, it is indeed the case."
"Li Yi, don't be angry. My family went too far today, and I didn't tell you in advance, so it made you a little uncomfortable, right?" Ji Fulin stuck out his tongue, like a little girl.
Li Yi shook his head with a smirk on his face, "Didn't you say that? Is an ugly daughter-in-law still afraid of meeting her parents-in-law? I'm not afraid."
Ji Fupin was also amused, and the abruptness and displeasure in his heart disappeared.
"I came to see you today because I really have something to ask you for." Li Yi stated his purpose.
"Say it, I will never refuse." Ji Fupin raised his chest and raised his head, and the soft flesh of his chest trembled.
Li Yi coughed and told him that he wanted to run Luzon Cigarettes. He also said that the imperial court was going to establish a fragrant leaf bureau and leave it to your Ji family to manage it.
Ji Fupin was not happy at all, but instead frowned, and finally sighed softly, "It's not that I'm trying to discourage you. I'm afraid this matter is difficult. I know Luzon cigarettes, which have been around for a long time, but it's a pity that they haven't become popular."
"Why?" Li Yi didn't know why.
Could it be that in another time and space, people here wouldn’t like it?
Shouldn't it?
Is there any man who can resist this kind of spiritual food?
"Wait a moment, I have some at home, you will know after you taste it."
Not long after, Ji Fupin held a wooden box filled with dark leaves, which looked very poor in appearance.
"Is this Luzon cigarette?" Li Yi was surprised.
Ji Fupin nodded.
Li Yi rolled one up by hand and almost choked him with just one bite.
"Ahem!"
"What the hell is this!"
"Bah, bah, bah, bah!"
Ji Fupin rolled her eyes at him and put away the box, "Now you know, this thing is not suitable for us Dafeng people."
"Yeah?"
Li Yi smiled confidently, "I don't think so. I have a way to make this Luzon cigarette the most popular thing in the Gale Dynasty."
