Joy of Life: I am a Han Dynasty succubus, and I rebel from the beginning

Chapter 169: The bank is established, and Kyoto's commercial street is in turmoil

Fan Xian's expression flickered and his face relaxed a lot.

I didn't expect that Liu Hong would be so tolerant and was even ready to take action himself.

It seems that after experiencing the nourishment of Fan Ruoruo's love and having a child, Liu Hong is no longer as sinister and scheming as he used to be.

After talking for a while, Fan Xian was like a puppet.

Under the control of Aunt Liu and Fan Ruoruo, he was like a dead fish, allowing himself to be manipulated at will.

However, the slight smile on the corner of his mouth proved that Fan Xian was actually in a good mood.

I can marry the one I love, even with smiling eyes.

Liu Hong just stood there and watched quietly for a while, then calculated the time and thought it should be about time.

Due to the prying eyes of someone, the news of his entry into the Fan Mansion had leaked out.

"Ji Xin, please go out for a while! Shi Chanli still has some account books that he hasn't sorted out."

Countless doubts popped up in Ji Xin's mind. With his brain, could this help Shi Chanli sort out the accounts?

Liu Hong hooked his finger at Versace, who was looking listless and watching Fan Xian trying on his wedding dress.

"Versace, come here! Want to make some money?"

Versace's eyes lit up and he looked at his sister Fan Ruoruo timidly.

Realizing that Fan Ruoruo was fully devoted to Fan Xian's wedding, she trotted to Liu Hong, nodded and bowed, with a smile that blossomed like a flower.

"Brother-in-law, what's your idea? Let me make it clear in advance that I dare not interfere with Baoyue Tower anymore."

Versace spoke with lingering fear.

The last time he came back, his legs were almost broken by his father.

Liu Hong handed Versace a note, which probably contained the preliminary ideas for setting up the bank.

Banks are similar to money houses, except that they have additional intermediary income from interest and deposits, and are backed by authoritative forces.

"That won't happen this time! The inner treasury has a gap of more than 20 million taels. If you can fill the shortfall, your father will praise you loudly!"

"Ah, me?"

Versace was so frightened that the fat on his face began to shake.

His father had been the Assistant Minister of the Ministry of Revenue for more than 20 years, and the total amount he had embezzled was less than two million taels of silver.

Although it also has something to do with the fact that my father is more conscientious.

But this also represents the horror of more than 20 million taels, even if the corrupt officials are slaughtered like fat pigs.

At least a dozen second- and third-rank officials were left behind, causing turmoil and collapse of the court.

"Just wait and see! Don't worry, I'll take care of everything. We are family, how could I possibly cheat you?"

Liu Hong pinched Versace's chubby face affectionately.

How could someone attack his own relatives? Isn't that a beast?
Except Liu Hong! Because she never called Fan Ruoruo Madam from beginning to end.

Versace hesitated for a while, and finally his eyes flashed into the shape of money, and he gritted his teeth.

"Done! But brother-in-law, if anything goes wrong, you have to take the blame for it."

"Of course..."

Liu Hong spoke meaningfully.

At this time in Kyoto, among the forty streets, the gangsters who had been well-behaved for a long time reappeared.

The shop owner of Qing Yu Tang, the prince, the eldest princess, and the shops run by the Cui family all clamored for protection fees.

"Asshole! Yishiju is the Cui family's property. The Crown Prince and the former Prime Minister Lin Ruofu also have shares in it. How dare you come up with this idea?"

Cui Xin, the shopkeeper of Yishiju, looked at the lazy people outside and scolded them on the spot.

This group of blind thugs dared to mess with the Cui family because they could mess with anyone else.

Although the Cui family is just a merchant family, they are connected with the Ming family in Jiangnan and have the right to trade goods in the inner treasury.

Moreover, the Ming family is the second prince and the eldest princess's disciple, and their Cui family is on the side of the prince.

With such a strong background, this group of thugs actually dared to blackmail us. They are simply risking their lives!
"Don't talk nonsense! We were just hanging around the door. Asking for protection money was just a joke. What can you do to me?"

The gangsters outside the door burst into laughter.

Just then, a team of city defense troops passed by.

Cui Xin seemed to have seen a savior, and hurriedly called the city defense troops. "Sir! Are you not going to do anything about it? These guys are disturbing our business all day long."

"Someone else took action? Someone entered your store? Do you understand Daqing law? Standing outside the door is against the law, right?"

The captain of the city defense army glanced at the group of thugs expressionlessly, then snorted coldly at Cui Xin.

"Don't make trouble for no reason!"

Then he continued to patrol the streets with the city defense soldiers.

"The army and the bandits are colluding! The army and the bandits are colluding!"

Cui Xin was so angry that he sent out a huge guard.

Unexpectedly, the city defense soldiers who had just left captured this group of guards at lightning speed.

He was convicted of assault and was about to be thrown into the Kyoto prison.

Obviously, with such tacit cooperation, it is impossible that there is no one behind the scenes directing it.

The big man standing behind the city defense army and the gangsters is the current second-rank Minister of War, General Liu Hong.

Cui Xin's hands and feet were cold, and he finally realized that something was wrong.

"Quick, go! Report this to the Crown Prince and tell the Princess! The General of Chariots and Cavalry is going to take action against my Cui family."

At this time, the forces behind the Cui family were so busy with their own affairs that they had no time to deal with the Cui family.

They didn't expect that after becoming the Minister of War and gaining great power, his greedy nature would be exposed.

The streets of Kyoto have always been populated by scattered small vendors, as well as small casinos and brothels that were managed by Liu Hong.

The big shots at the top divided up the lion's share.

As Liu Hong's power expands, it seems that he no longer wants to accept such distribution of benefits.

Under the feudal dynasty order where officialdom is the priority, damage to economic interests will lead to further intensification of political struggles.

The complaint memorials from the Second Prince, the Eldest Princess, and the Crown Prince quickly reached Emperor Qing's palace.

Emperor Qing rubbed his swollen heart and couldn't help but curse in a low voice.

"Why are there so many things going on every day? Can't you just be more at peace with me?"

If the officials below were harmonious, Emperor Qing would not be able to sleep well again.

"And is Liu Hong so proud of himself for becoming the Minister of War? He actually dared to offend so many people. He must be crazy about money!"

Emperor Qing also found it incredible. He wanted Liu Hong to become a lone minister.

But it's not necessary to offend all of them! This lone minister is a little too tactful.

Eunuch Hou smiled apologetically and massaged Emperor Qing's legs and shoulders.

"Your Majesty! Minister Liu, there is nothing we can do about this. Fan Ruoruo alone has prepared several thousand taels of silver as a gift for Fan Xian."

Emperor Qing’s face twitched!
The monthly salary of his childless concubines was only about 10,000 yuan.

This talented woman from Kyoto is a bit unworthy of her reputation.

Then Emperor Qing looked at the old dog Eunuch Hou and smiled.

Fortunately, Liu Hong did not lose his mind. At least he knew how to win over the eunuchs and say good things to maintain the emperor's favor.

It seems that although this guy is young and in a high position, he is not completely blinded by power.

"No matter what! Competing with the people for profit, isn't this a slap in my face? Send an order to the palace and call Liu Hong over."

Emperor Qing snorted coldly.

The eunuchs of the Eastern Depot took quick action.

Recently, the East Factory in the Imperial Palace has developed too rapidly, making Eunuch Hou the most powerful eunuch, even Hong Sixiang is inferior to him.

Liu Hong was in Fan Mansion, quietly waiting for the imperial edict to arrive.

This is his effective routine, with his young and inexperienced character, he always gets himself involved first and then creates a huge uproar.

After all, these were just minor incidents in the early stages, and considering Liu Hong's rank, the worst that could happen was a salary deduction.

If Emperor Qing wants to investigate further in the future, he will only regard those who did not participate in this matter but benefited from it as the mastermind.

Liu Hong learned this from Ji Xin and Cheng Jushu.

(End of this chapter)