At the beginning, Uncle Ba Qing was worried that the news he heard was false, but now that he heard Zhao Chi admit it personally, his heart finally dropped.
However, when everyone was laughing, Ba Mi's quick calmness made him feel uneasy again.
Could it be that this little girl has a back-up plan?
After all, the Ba Qing clan's rise in Xianyang did not rely on Young Master Hao, but on the connections he had made.
If Ba Qing had given these connections to Bal Mi before leaving, Bal Mi would indeed not have to rely on Zhao Hao.
Thinking of this possibility, Uncle Ba Qing immediately suppressed the smile on his face and glanced at the fifth child of the Qing family.
The fifth child of the Qing family quickly came over and slapped the table: "Ba Mi! I advise you to be more aware of current affairs, otherwise, don't blame us uncles for not being merciful!"
"Is it possible that the fifth uncle is deaf? I have just made it very clear, unless I die here today, no one can take away my mother's assets from me!"
Ba Mi said calmly.
Although she was still shocked by Zhao Chi's words, in this situation, she couldn't help but take a step back.
Zhao Chi looked at her with interest.
Compared with those young girls, Ba Mi has an indescribable aura of a mature woman, and at the same time she has the air of an untouched girl.
This made Ba Mi look very different from the maids and concubines in the palace.
The fifth child of the Qing family on the side looked at Zhao Chi's appearance, and couldn't help but feel worried in his heart.
If Ba Mi compromises in the end and promises Zhao Gao more assets than what they give, then the final result may be nothing.
But I heard Zhao Chi say quietly: "Little girl, don't say that I won't give you a chance, you can let me help. As long as you agree to marry me and be my concubine, I will help you keep your mother's assets. You see how?"
"Old Ling!"
The fifth son of the Qing family was horrified when he heard this. Just as he was about to step forward to dissuade Zhao Chi, he suddenly saw two retainers and instantly put their swords on his neck.
The faces of all the Qing clan members changed greatly, thinking to themselves, isn’t Zhao Chi here to help us? Why was the sword placed on Lao Wu? !
"this"
Uncle Ba Qing was also stunned and at a loss.
But I heard Zhao Chi say in an indifferent tone: "How dare you, a mere cheap businessman, to point fingers at me? Order Zhao thinks highly of you, so he asked me to help you. Do you really think you have a close relationship with me?"
"."
Everyone in the Qing family looked at each other, but they dared not speak in anger.
Zhao Chi turned his gaze to Ba Mi again and smiled:
"As long as you agree to marry me as my concubine, we will be a family from now on. What difference does this family have between you and me? Do you think so, hahaha"
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When everyone in the Qing family heard this, their hearts sank to the bottom of their hearts.
The words that Bal Mi just said are still fresh in my memory.
The attitude of the Qin nobles towards merchants has always been bad. If Bal Mi really agrees to Zhao Chi, then according to Zhao Chi's wish, the entire Qing's trading house's assets will belong to Zhao Chi.
In this way, they really can't get anything.
At this time, everyone looked at the fifth child of the Qing family, because it was the fifth child of the Qing family who pulled Zhao Chi in.
The fifth child of the Qing family looked confused at this moment.
Does this count as luring a wolf into the house?
If Ba Mi really defected to Zhao Chi, what business would Qing's Trading Company have with them?
With Zhao Gao behind Zhao Chi, isn't it easy to kick them out?
"Old Ling, this is not appropriate. Look, haven't we already promised to give Zhao Fu Ling 30% of his assets? Why did Old Ling go back on his word?"
Uncle Ba Qing couldn't help but remind Zhao Chi. Zhao Chi glanced at him coldly, interrupted him directly, then raised his eyebrows and said: "Who do you think you are? When I am talking, do you have the right to interrupt? Huh?" "
Immediately, the speechless Uncle Ba Qing showed a panic expression and bowed: "What Old Ling said is that villains really shouldn't interrupt, villain."
"Okay, stop talking nonsense!"
"Yes, yes, the villain doesn't talk nonsense, stop talking."
Seeing Uncle Ba Qing, who had made a decisive decision on the actions of the Qing clan members, nodding and bowing like a grandson, all the Qing clan members lamented.
What does it mean to shoot yourself in the foot?
From this moment on, all the Qing clan members could clearly taste this taste.
If Ba Mi really cooperates with Zhao Chi, they will be kicked out first, that's for sure.
Moreover, they did not dare to have any intention of resisting.
What a crime!
"Xiao Mi."
Seeing that Ba Mi remained silent, Uncle Ba Qing could not help but call her softly.
Although he knew that it was too late to say anything now, he still hoped that for the sake of the family, Ba Mi would leave them a way to survive.
However, facing the hopeful looks from all the Qing clan members, Ba Mi turned a blind eye.
She took a deep look at Zhao Chi, and then said calmly and indifferently: "Ba Mi is fortunate to be valued by Lao Ling, but Ba Mi has already sworn to his mother not to marry anyone in this life, for fear of disappointing Lao Ling. "
Hearing this, all the Qing clan members seemed to hear the sounds of nature, and their faces showed a look of relief that they had regained.
Zhao Chi's face was gloomy, as if he was uglier than eating a fly.
Because no one understands Zhao Gao's ambition for power and his control over Hu Hai better than him. Once Hu Hai ascends the throne, Zhao Gao's power will gradually increase. , will all obey Zhao Gaoyan.
However, this humble businesswoman did not give herself any face.
You must know that you are Zhao Gao's confidant. If you don't give yourself face, you won't give Zhao Gao face.
"good, very good, excellent!"
Zhao Chi suppressed the anger in his heart, gritted his teeth and clapped his hands: "Little girl, I admire your courage. It seems that you don't know what situation you are in!"
After saying this, he turned to look at the fifth child of the Qing family: "Do you have anything to say?"
"this"
The fifth child of the Qing family hesitated for a moment, turned to look at Uncle Ba Qing, and then looked at the sword around his neck. He bit his dark teeth and said loudly:
"Ba Mi, the merchant of the Qing family, and her mother, Ba Qing, married to the Qing family. After her husband died, she never remarried. Because of her chastity, she was granted the title of 'chaste woman' by the late emperor, so she has the right to manage the merchant house of the Qing family!"
"Ba Qing returned to Shu due to illness and handed over Qing's Trading Company to Bali. According to the original agreement, Bali could continue to be in charge of Qing's Trading Company as long as he remained unmarried.
However, Ba Mi had an affair with an outsider and wanted to transfer the Qing family's assets to an outsider, with evil intentions;
From the words of the servants around Bali, the evidence is conclusive. Please make the decision for us and expel Bali from the Qing clan! "
"okay!"
Zhao Chi nodded pretendingly, then set his eyes on Ba Mi again, and said coldly: "Since the evidence is conclusive, then send this person to Tingwei's Mansion and hand it over to Tingwei's Mansion for trial!"
As soon as the words fell, several diners immediately stepped forward to arrest Ba Mi.
At this time, Zhao Chi did not forget to feel sorry for Ba Mi: "When you get to Tingwei Mansion, they have countless ways to make you talk. Then you will know how precious the opportunity I gave you today is!"
Facing the wolf-like disciple of Zhao Chi, Ba Mi's expression remained calm.
Until the last moment, she did not look directly at Zhao Chi, but took in the expressions of all the Qing clan members.
Originally, she thought that the Qing clan members would share the same hatred with her because of Zhao Chi's temporary rebellion. However, she did not expect that she would be disappointed in exchange.
And just when everyone thought the matter had settled, there was a sudden banging sound at the door of Qing's Trading Company.
Then there was a muffled sound, and a figure knocked directly through the door of Qing's Trading Company.
"Boom!"
The door was smashed into pieces.
Along with the appearance of this figure, a captain of Heibingtai slowly walked from the door with a smile on his face: "Haha, it's so lively!"
"Who are you?"
When the captain appeared in front of everyone, Zhao Chi was the first to ask questions.
Although this captain was wearing Da Qin's Zhishi armor, his identity as Hei Bingtai was not immediately apparent.
The captain smiled and asked, "Who are you?"
"Um?"
Zhao Chi was a little surprised and thought to himself, "You don't even know me?"
However, the captain did not take him seriously and just raised his hand and waved.
Two men in black armor immediately escorted one person behind him.
Everyone looked closely and found that this man looked vaguely familiar.
Before everyone could react, the captain said again: "I am Qu Fu, the commander-in-chief of the Seventh Lieutenant of Heibingtai. I have just been informed that Bai's trading company is colluding with foreign tribes and selling state secrets. This is Bai Li, the head of the Bai clan. According to what he said, , you Qing clan members have met with him, is this relevant?"
Wow!
There was an uproar the whole time.
Everyone present was stunned.
Selling state secrets!
They didn't do anything!
How could it be related to the trafficking of state secrets?
However, before they could explain, a large group of Black Ice Platform soldiers rushed in and surrounded them.
Ordinary Qing clan members have no idea what happened, but the fifth child of the Qing clan knows better than anyone else. He has worked with Bai Li before, and it was because of Bai Li that he got to know Zhao Chi.
As for what Bai Li did, he had heard a little bit about it, and it seemed to be related to overseas smuggling.
Originally, Wushi Trading Company was engaged in overseas trade. Bai took the other major trading houses and divided up Wushi Trading Company, and naturally accepted overseas trade.
However, Bai Li's ambition is obviously greater than Wu Shiluo's.
He not only did the business that Wushi Trading Company had been doing, but also did the business that Wushi Trading Company did not dare to do.
For example, some time ago, Bai Li proposed to him the business of smuggling firearms.
Although he did not agree to Bai Li, when he heard that Bai Li was colluding with foreigners and selling state secrets, he was completely stunned, and his eyes were full of horror.
"It's unjust! We're unjust!"
"Hmph! When they raided Bai's Trading Company, they also cried out that they were wronged, but the evidence found was everywhere!"
Qu Fu snorted coldly and waved his hand: "Come here, take down all the Qing clan members!"
"Wait!"
Although Zhao Chi was confused at the moment, he knew very well that Black Ice Platform had always been dispatched by the emperor. Now that the emperor has passed away and the new emperor has not yet succeeded, who has such great power to mobilize Black Ice Platform?
Even the new crown prince Hu Hai does not have this qualification now.
What's more, the property of Qing's Trading Company will soon be at his fingertips, and Zhao Gao cannot let this happen.
But I heard Zhao Chi say in a deep voice: "Who sent you?"
"Of course it is Your Majesty!"
"His Majesty has clearly passed away, how could he dispatch you?"
"How can you, such a humble official, know about the late emperor's affairs?"
Qu Fu sneered disdainfully, and then narrowed his eyes slightly: "Captain, I saw that you are wearing the official robe of the inner palace. Could it be that you are an official of the inner palace? The late emperor had a strict order long ago, and the inner palace officials are not allowed to go out easily. You go out privately, and you are dealing with those who sell state secrets. The suspects are together, what crime should they be punished for?"
"You're talking nonsense! I was sent by Zhao Fu's order."
Zhao Chi's expression changed drastically.
He knew the consequences of treason, so he denied it: "I don't know them at all!"
"Why did you bring so many people here if you don't know them?"
"Old man, old man"
"This captain won't listen to your excuses, come here! Take him down pending trial!"
"Let me see who dares?!"
Seeing several black armors approaching him, Zhao Chi was so frightened that he immediately summoned the disciples around him to protect himself.
Although he didn't know the Captain of Black Ice Terrace, he had already heard about Black Ice Terrace's methods. It was a purgatory on earth where the living dare not enter and the dead cannot get out.
"Gather a crowd to resist the law! Kill without mercy!"
"kill!"
More Black Ice Platform soldiers surrounded Zhao Chi.
In just a moment, all the retainers blocking Zhao Chi were killed.
"How could this happen? How could this happen?"
Zhao Chi was covered in blood and lost his mind. He collapsed on the ground and was dragged out of the door by the Black Ice Platform soldiers.
The Qing clan members on the other side were all frightened out of their wits and could not bear any resistance, so they were taken away by the Black Ice Platform soldiers obediently.
At this time, Qu Fu walked slowly beside Ba Mi and said expressionlessly: "Do you know about the collusion between the Bai family and the Qing family?"
"I don't know."
Ba Mi shook his head blankly, then suddenly remembered something and asked, "May I ask the captain, what state secrets did Bai sell?"
"Don't ask questions that you shouldn't ask. I have no obligation to answer your questions! I advise you to clean up your trading company to avoid being affected by this matter!"
Qu Fu said this without any pretense, and then waved his hand: "Go to Duanmu's Trading Company!"
On the other side, Ying Ziyang camp.
Zhao Hao, who had just had a full meal, was burping and picking his teeth leisurely.
I don’t know how long it took, but the Sima who reported the urgent matter in Xianyang appeared in the military tent again, handing over his hands with an ugly expression: "Reporting to the Lord of Chang'an, Bai's Trading Company was raided by Heibingtai, Qing's Trading Company was also affected, and the rest, such as Duanmu's Trading Company, Guo's Trading Company, Lu's Trading Company, and Zhuo's Trading Company were all raided by Hei Bingtai's troops!"
"What!?"
Ying Chengyu and Ying Ziyang stood up at the same time.
But I heard Zhao Hao sigh leisurely: "I didn't expect that the good show that the emperor asked my nephew to watch is such a good show. It is not good at all. You should watch it yourself!"
After saying that, he rubbed his belly, stood up from his seat, and prepared to walk out of the military tent.
"stop!"
Ying Ziyang shouted loudly, and dozens of forbidden troops suddenly rushed out of the tent.
But I heard Ying Chengyu say coldly and authentically: "Did I let you go?"
"Ah!"
Zhao Hao snorted and turned around calmly: "Uncle Huang still hasn't figured out who is the protagonist and who is the supporting role?" (End of this chapter)
