My younger brother Lü Fengxian

Chapter 149 Lu Yi's Response

"Haha, why should Sixiao deceive himself?"

Wang Zhi's smile did not diminish.

"If there is no reliable information channel, how can I, a county governor, deceive Sixiao?"

"To be honest with you, the governor, I do go to the border areas to buy some horses occasionally. You know that the price of horses is very high because of the Great Wall. I have a small family and a small business, so I have no choice but to do so. In addition, the horses I bought from the border areas are for my own use to prevent the Hu people from using them. I hope the governor will understand. I just don't know who slandered me in front of you. It's too hateful!"

Lu Yi still pretended to be ignorant even though he knew the truth, and was determined not to reveal his true identity.

It is an open secret that people go across the border to trade horses.

This matter could be a big deal or a small one. If Wang Zhi had the intention to harm him, Lu Yi could turn things around and not end up in a passive situation.

"Haha, Sixiao, there's no need to ask about the source of the news. But it's too disheartening that Sixiao and this county governor are still hiding it."

The smile on Wang Zhi's face gradually faded, and he took the initiative to speak without waiting for Lu Yi to answer.

"Not only do I know that you are selling horses outside the Great Wall, but you also do a big business, and you have also got in touch with the Zhen family of Zhongshan to sell directly to the Imperial Palace."

Wang Zhi's words made Lu Yi secretly frightened. He didn't know where he had revealed a flaw that allowed Wang Zhi to catch him.

However, despite this, Lu Yi was not panicked.

Wang Zhineng must have something to ask of him if he was so kind to him. Otherwise, he would just report to the imperial court and send troops to destroy his smuggling business.

Why bother with so much fuss?
Therefore, Lu Yi looked normal and just bowed slightly to Wang Zhi to apologize.

"Please don't be surprised, Lord Wang. It's not that I concealed this intentionally, but this matter is of great importance and cannot be made public."

"Hehe, that's right!"

Wang Zhi glanced at Lu Yi with a hint of resentment and said.

"We agreed yesterday that next year, this prefect will recommend you as the Filial and Honourable Official of Wuyuan County, and you will pay an additional 10 million yuan."

"Now I, the county magistrate, see that Sixiao will not be able to gather ten million yuan in such a short time, so I will now offer you a second plan. I wonder what Sixiao thinks."

"Oh, please tell me, magistrate. I would like to hear the details!"

Lu Yi's heart moved, and he immediately asked.

"This county governor still recommends you as a filial and honest official, and I won't ask for a penny. I only ask for 70% of your caravan's shares!"

Wang Zhi narrowed his eyes slightly, talking to himself while looking at Lu Yi.

"Seventy percent!"

Even though Lu Yi had seen many storms, he was still amused by Wang Zhi's greed.

Upon hearing this, he quickly stood up from his seat and explained to Wang Zhi with an embarrassed look on his face.

"Let the governor know that even though I own only 70% of the shares in the caravan, the other 30% belongs to other companies. If you allow the governor to own 70% of the shares, it would be like expelling me from the caravan, which is a bit unreasonable."

"Haha, the other family you are talking about is your in-laws, the Zhang family of Mayi?" Wang Zhi was not annoyed at all when he heard this, but asked with a sneer.

"I didn't expect the county governor to be so well-informed. To be honest with you, the other 30% of the shares are really owned by the Zhang family of Mayi."

Upon hearing this, Lu Yi couldn't help but become suspicious. It seemed that Wang Zhi was too familiar with his whereabouts. This was not something that could be obtained through ordinary intelligence gathering.

"The Mayi Zhang family is just a small clan. Sixiao can ask them to withdraw their shares. After they withdraw their shares, Sixiao will own 30% of the Zhang family's shares."

“After all, as far as this prefect knows, Zhang from Mayi didn’t put in much effort. She was just lucky enough to help Sixiao.” Wang Zhi said coldly, his tone full of unquestionableness.

"Although Mayi is not within the jurisdiction of this prefect, it is not a matter of a word for this prefect to deal with a small Zhang family. Sixiao can discuss this matter with Zhang family. Zhang family will not dare to disobey this prefect's order!"

"What the county magistrate said is very true. The Zhang family will definitely not disobey the county magistrate's order. However, they invested a lot of real money in the beginning. The county magistrate wants me to deprive them of their shares with just one sentence. I am worried that the Zhang family may not agree to it!"

Lu Yi sneered in his heart, but pretended to be embarrassed and complained to Wang Zhi, as if he had chosen to surrender under the pressure of Wang Zhi.

Now although Wang Zhi is strong and Lu Yi is weak.

But Lu Yi knew that within a month, Wang Fu would be executed without permission from the Inspector of the Imperial Capital, Yang Qiu, and his entire body would be uprooted.

By then, all the forces, big and small, that are affiliated with Wang Fu will be implicated.

Either the entire family was killed or they were dismissed from office and exiled.

Wang Zhi was Wang Fu's younger brother, so he was naturally the first to be hit. He was the second most miserable person after Wang Fu, who was tortured to death in prison by Yang Qiu.

Lu Yi originally planned to rely on Wang Fu and test Wang Fu, which allowed Wang Fu to escape this disaster.

But since he became Cai Yong's disciple, he gave up this idea.

After all, the eunuch party had a very bad reputation, and Lu Yi had no choice but to do so before. Once he joined the eunuch party, it would be tantamount to breaking away from the aristocratic families and being despised and hated by them.

Now that Lu Yi has Cai Yong as a big tree, he naturally disdains to continue to rely on the eunuch party.

Therefore, Lu Yi naturally did not intend to continue reminding Wang Fu and others.

Therefore, if we wait just one more month, not only will the eunuch Wang Fu die tragically in prison, but even Wang Zhi will be implicated.

It's ridiculous that this person doesn't even know he's about to die and is even targeting his own caravan.

Lu Yi's caravan can currently earn a net profit of nearly 80 to 90 million yuan a year. Wang Zhi's casual remark that he wants to own 70% of the shares is equivalent to taking 60 to 70 million yuan in real money out of Lu Yi's pocket every year. How could Lu Yi agree to this?

"It's just a small amount of money. These five million are enough to buy Zhang's shares. If you bring this money back to Zhang, I believe they won't dare to say anything."

Wang Zhi didn't know what Lu Yi was thinking. He clapped his hands and immediately his men carried several large boxes into the hall.

Lu Yi looked at him carefully and once again gained a deeper understanding of Wang Zhi's shamelessness.

Wow, this money was actually brought by Lu Yi himself yesterday. Wang Zhi was too lazy to even change the box and just put it in front of Lu Yi again.

But even so, Lu Yi did not turn against Wang Zhi, but instead agreed with him.

"Wang Junshi's move is righteous. I believe Zhang will understand the Junshi's painstaking efforts."

"Haha, that's good."

Wang Zhi smiled.

"But my shares were also established with real money. County Magistrate Wang only gave Zhang the money to redeem the shares, but forgot about me. Isn't that a bit unfair?"

Lu Yi pretended to be embarrassed and rubbed his hands, his meaning was clear.

Today is the most brilliant day in my writing career. I need to take a break after writing a few words.
The high fever and headache are almost killing me.

I have to take another day off tomorrow.

Everyone should take care of their health
Cry

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(End of this chapter)