This flattery is definitely correct. .
But Qin Xiao frowned and suddenly said:
"Don't you think things are going too well and are a little abnormal?"
"The people of Fengzhou are living a good life now, and of course I am happy too."
"But there is no free dinner in this world."
Hearing Qin Xiao's meaningful words.
Princess, Yang Da's smile was fixed on her face.
Yes, how can you get benefits for free?
The eldest princess also felt that Xu Mo had indeed helped the people, but it was impossible for the people not to pay something.
But what price will it pay?
"Wait, can you detect any clues?"
The more prosperous Fengzhou seemed on the surface, the more uneasy Qin Xiao felt.
It always feels like there is an imperceptible crisis beneath the bustling surface.
No effort, no gain.
This is also the truth that Qin Xiao firmly believes in after going through hardships all the way.
Qin Xiao cast his sharp eyes at Yang Da.
Yang Da's heart skipped a beat, and he shivered unconsciously. He shook his head first, and then nodded quickly.
Qin Xiao said displeasedly: "What on earth do you mean?"
"Speak directly if you have anything to say."
Yang Da hurriedly explained: "Your Majesty, I have remembered that Fengzhou has developed rapidly, which is far from what other places can compare with. This is a good side."
“But there are definitely some anomalies that aren’t seen elsewhere.”
Qin Xiao immediately asked: "What's abnormal? Tell me quickly."
Yang Da hesitated: "Fengzhou has invested a lot of money, the economy has developed rapidly, and the people's pockets are bulging, but correspondingly, prices have also risen sharply."
"Today's prices have increased several times compared to before."
Yang Da is not sure whether the doubling of prices is an abnormality.
After all, although prices have increased, people still eat well and buy more, and there has been no bad impact so far.
Therefore, he did not dare to write these situations into the memorial.
Qin Xiao immediately remembered the price of sesame cakes he saw.
In the capital, the sesame seed cakes made with the most exquisite ingredients only cost about ten cents.
The sesame cakes in Fengzhou are three times more expensive.
"Are there any other abnormalities?"
Qin Xiao couldn't figure it out for a while, so he asked without giving up.
Yang Da shook his head blankly.
Qin Xiao was still thinking with a sullen face.
He feels something is wrong and must find out the truth behind the phenomenon.
Qin Xiao remembered that the eldest princess and the prince had mentioned before that Xu Mo wanted to go overseas to do business.
The national policy of the Great Zhou Dynasty pursued self-sufficiency and prohibited overseas business.
Xu Mo, however, used need as an excuse to go to sea.
One of the reasons is that when people have more money, they will not want to work. Then sooner or later, there will be material shortages.
Everyone has money, but not enough supplies.
What's the use of having more money?
Thinking of this, Qin Xiao was stunned.
The current situation in Fengzhou seems to be developing in the direction that Xu Mo had expected.
Then Xu Moxian must also be having a headache because he can't go to sea, right?
Qin Xiao suddenly wanted to know Xu Mo's next plan.
and.
Going to sea is no small matter, and it's not something Xu Mo can do alone.
He quickly asked Yang Da: "Have there been any big news recently among the officials in Fengzhou?"
Yang Da shook his head: "No."
Qin Xiao didn't believe it: "How could there be no movement?"
Yang Da explained honestly: "Your Majesty, the officials in Fengzhou have been enjoying themselves in the brothel as usual all day long."
"Now the officials in Fengzhou have enough money, and everyone can live and work in peace and contentment."
"So they are happy to miss Shu and almost regard the brothel as their home."
Qin Xiao's face changed drastically when he heard this.
"What did you say?!"
"How dare officials from Fengzhou spend all day in a brothel?"
"Where is the dignity and majesty of the imperial court?!"
Qin Xiao's face suddenly became clouded, and he stared at Yang Da with an unkind expression.
With such momentum, if Yang Da fails to answer a question, he will be in serious trouble.
A thin layer of cold sweat broke out on Yang Da's back, and he knelt down neatly: "Your Majesty, I will record the names of the officials who have been to the brothel, as well as the number of times and expenses."
Qin Xiao's face was as cold as ice.
The physical evidence is there, so it's true.
There was a slight chill in Qin Xiao's throat: "Bring it here, I want to see it."
Yang Da presented the roster with his hands high.
Qin Xiao took a closer look.
Most of the officials in Fengzhou were actually on the list.
Qin Xiao felt like a big stone was stuck in his heart, and he felt uncomfortable.
What a disappointment to him.
Not only did he hang out in brothels, but he also acted with such pleasure.
Some may cost as little as thousands of taels, while others may cost as much as tens of thousands of taels.
Qin Xiao saw the veins on his forehead pulsing.
He wanted to know which official spent the most money in the brothel.
After reading it again, my eyes stopped on a name, but I was stunned.
Zhu Jingwen!
Qin Xiao blurted out: "How could it be him?!"
The eldest princess hurriedly came over and was stunned when she saw it: "Zhu Jingwen? Is there a mistake?"
Qin Xiao's face turned dark.
He was deeply impressed by Zhu Jingwen.
Zhu Jingwen was not young, he had been an official in the previous dynasty, and he was honest and fair.
After Qin Xiao ascended the throne, he admired him very much and asked him to stay in the court and become a moderate official.
Later, for some reason, Chen Yong disliked this person very much.
So he was sent to Fengzhou as an official by Chen Yong.
At that time, running from the capital to the impoverished Fengzhou was tantamount to being demoted and exiled in disguise.
I just didn't expect that things would turn around, and under Xu Mo's hands, life would be so smooth.
Are you still spending time in a brothel every day? !
Qin Xiao couldn't understand why Zhu Jingwen was such an upright and good official.
But it has become the most expensive among the brothels?
Since the brothel opened, the officials' expenses have been close to one hundred thousand taels of silver.
One hundred thousand taels of silver!
Qin Xiao was stunned, and Qin Xiao was furious.
Seeing this, Yang Da lowered his head deeply and his body trembled involuntarily.
Things are getting serious.
really.
Qin Xiao was so angry at Zhu Jingwen that he couldn't stand it anymore, and more officials' names came up.
He almost blacked out and fainted.
"It's simply unbecoming! Are they, are they trying to rebel?"
Qin Xiao let out bursts of roars.
Not only the civilian officials of Fengzhou, but also the names of nearby military commanders are listed among them!
Needless to say, the low-ranking military attachés are all regular customers of the brothel.
Even Fengzhou's military commander, Ma Zhongyi, ranked second!
There are dozens of military attachés below who have never been to a brothel.
What a departure!
The third place, this is not a local official in Fengzhou.
Rather, it was the commander of the guard stationed near Fengzhou Prefecture!
This kind of thing, he probably came here because of his reputation, and he came here every two days to feel happy.
