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Chapter 538 Unpredictable intention ([-])

At the end of Youshi, the sky was completely dark, but Hong Qing was still busy in the study, never letting go of the pen in her hand, frowning slightly from time to time showed that Hong Qing was obviously not in a good mood, Besides, too many things have happened in the past few days. Although the financial turmoil has made a good start, the next thing is still very complicated. As for the chaos caused by the White Lotus Sect Well, I still don't see any clues yet. These two things alone are enough for Hongqing to worry about, not to mention the matter of the Ministry of Industry's invention and promotion that needs to be paid attention to. Older at government affairs, I can't help but have a headache for it.

"My lord, He Tao is here."

Just as Hong Qing was writing quickly, she saw Li Minxing stepping out from behind the screen, grabbing in front of the copy with a few strides, bowing, and hastily reporting a sentence.

"Well, Xuan."

Hearing the sound, Hong Qing raised her head from the pile of documents, blinked her dry eyes, then put down the pen in her hand, stretched out her hand and rubbed her swollen temples, and said in a rather tired voice.

"twitter!"

Since Hongqing had an order, Li Minxing didn't dare to delay a bit, so he hastily complied, and left the study in a hurry. After a short while, he was accompanied by "Sharp Knife" Shanxi sub-rudder leader He Tao from the outside Turned back.

"My subordinates kowtow to the prince!"

He Tao is an old man of "Jiandao". Since the establishment of "Jiandao", he has been the backbone of it. Speaking of which, he has been with Hongqing for nine years, but since he was sent to Shanxi in 46 years of Kangxi, he has also been I haven't seen Hongqing for six years. Although Hongqing came to Shanxi these few days, Li Minxing is in charge of the connection with the "Sharp Knife". I couldn't help being a little excited, and the voice of seeing the ceremony also had a few traces of vibrato.

"No, come, sit down and talk."

It must be a big deal for He Tao to come here in person, but Hong Qing didn't rush to ask questions, but called out warmly.

"Thank you, Lord Ron."

Seeing Hong Qing's face again, He Tao was very excited, but he was still a little nervous, and after thanking him, he didn't dare to sit down casually, but stood aside with a bowed body.

"Why don't you be so formal, just sit down." Hong Qing smiled and pressed her hand to signal He Tao to take a seat, then she nodded approvingly and said: "The Shanxi branch has done a good job, and this king is very happy." satisfy."

"My lord is absurd. It's my subordinate's fault that I failed to discover the White Lotus Sect's assassination in time, so that my lord was involved in danger. My subordinates dare not make false statements. Please ask your lord to punish me."

Upon hearing Hong Qing's praise, He Tao's old face immediately turned red. When he was excited, he couldn't help feeling a little ashamed. He hurriedly bowed and replied with a face full of shame.

"This matter has nothing to do with you. It's not the first time this king and the White Lotus Sect have dealt with each other. Although these rats in the gutter are annoying, they can't make a big splash."

Hong Qing has never been the type to trust others, even if she is annoyed by the assassination of the White Lotus Sect, she will never blame her subordinates for not doing their best, nothing else, Hong Qing personally issued an order to split the helm in Shanxi To deal with the financial turmoil with all our strength, it is impossible to blame others for being assassinated.

"My lord is magnanimous and generous, and my subordinates are very grateful. I am proud to hear that my lord was assassinated. My subordinates are all inexplicably sad and angry. My Shanxi sub-rudder has been working together. After many efforts, I have finally found some clues. Here is a secret document. Also ask the prince to take a look."

He Tao came here with important news to report, since he didn't dare to chat with Hong Qing endlessly, after a few compliments, he took out the scroll from his sleeve and respectfully handed it to Hong Qing.

"Well, the king knows, you will continue to monitor, don't act rashly, so as not to startle the snake."

Hong Qing stretched out her hand to take the roll of paper, spread it out, and studied it carefully, with flashes of brilliance in her eyes from time to time, but at the end, she didn't give any orders, just gave simple instructions said a word.

"Yes, your subordinates obey!"

Since Hong Qing had given the order, He Tao didn't dare to be negligent, so he got up quickly and respectfully complied.

"Okay, Lao He, you have a heavy task, so I won't keep you any longer, I'm tired."

After reading the confidential document, although Hong Qing's face remained calm, there was obviously a turmoil in her heart. Since she had no intention of chatting any more, she had already explained everything that should be explained to the left and right, so she smiled and waved her hand, An order to chase away guests was issued.

"Yes, my subordinates retire."

After Hong Qing said this, He Tao didn't dare to stay any longer, he hurriedly bowed and saluted, and then left the study.

The mountain rain is about to come and the wind is all over the building, I'm afraid this time it will have to be serious!

After He Tao left, Hong Qing did not deal with the rest of the official documents, but paced back and forth in the study with her hands behind her back, thinking silently for a long time, and finally walked to the window, staring at the starry night sky , let out a long breath of air.

"My lord, Xiao Lufeng, the treasurer of the 'Huicun Bank', has come and said he has something important to see you."

Hong Qing hadn't breathed out yet, when she heard footsteps, Li Minxing hurried into the study again, walked quickly behind Hong Qing, bowed, and hastened to report.

"Oh?"

Hearing that Xiao Lufeng was begging to see her, Hong Qing frowned involuntarily, and said softly, but she didn't rush to give an answer, nothing else, because Xiao Lufeng's identity was extremely special—— From the perspective of others, Xiao Lufeng is just a bank boss. Although he is rich and powerful, he is just a merchant after all. Grandpa's money bag, together with Liu Banu, who was planned to be killed by Hong Qing, is called "Southern Liu and Northern Xiao". This person's sudden visit showed that his purpose was not simple, so Hong Qing had to think about it.

"Just let him in."

After pondering for a while, Hong Qing still decided to see the last one before making any fuss, so she waved her hand and ordered in a calm tone.

"twitter!"

Hearing Hong Qing's order, Li Minxing didn't dare to delay a bit, he hastily responded, and walked out of the study room quickly, and after a while, he came back with Xiao Lufeng.

"Crassman Xiao Lufeng kowtowed to the prince."

Seeing Hong Qing sitting behind the copywriter, Xiao Lufeng's eyelids twitched involuntarily, but he didn't delay the ceremony.

"Forget it, just be flat."

Hong Qing accepted Xiao Lufeng's great gift very calmly, neither showed his face nor showed any false politeness, but just raised her hand indifferently, and yelled expressionlessly.

"Thank you, Lord Ron."

Although Xiao Lufeng was kneeling on the ground, his ears were erect, and he was thinking of getting some information from Hong Qing's tone. Such intentions were undoubtedly good, but it was a pity that it was absolutely impossible to realize, so I can only thank you very respectfully, stand up, and put on a docile and obedient posture.

"After all, why are you looking for this king in such a hurry?"

No matter how docile Xiao Lufeng behaved, Hong Qing didn't bother to play tricks with him, even skipping the polite greetings, and went straight to the point.

"So that the lord can know that Cao Min accidentally got some news about the White Lotus Sect. I wonder if the lord is interested?"

Xiao Lufeng obviously didn't expect Hong Qing to ask such a direct question, so he couldn't help being slightly taken aback, but he didn't dare not answer, but seeing his eyeballs rolled slightly, he threw out a question with a smile on his face. bait.

"Oh? So what does shopkeeper Xiao plan to get from me?"

Upon hearing Xiao Lufeng's question, Hong Qing immediately showed a sarcasm smile, and unceremoniously pointed out the reason for Xiao Lufeng's visit, which was to use the news of the White Lotus Sect as a bargaining chip Just code.

"Don't dare, dare not, my lord, you know that the grassroots have always made a living from the bank, and have devoted half their lives to it. This time, they have been implicated by the 'Risheng Bank', making it difficult to make a living. , I really had no choice but to have the audacity to beg the prince to give me a hand."

The sarcasm on the corner of Hong Qing's mouth was almost undisguised, Xiao Lufeng couldn't see it, but he didn't intend to give up, after gritted his teeth, he still insisted on offering an exchange condition.

"Hold your hand high? Shopkeeper Xiao's words are too serious. How has this king ever done something to your 'Huicun Bank'? How can I raise your hand?"

As soon as Xiao Lufeng said this, Hong Qing's expression drooped immediately, she smiled coldly, and asked a question in an unceremonious manner.

"Your Majesty, the grassroots don't dare to expect the same treatment as the 'Risheng Bank'. They just want to borrow some money temporarily. It doesn't need to be much. A cash of 20 taels is enough. After the grassroots get through this difficult time , I will repay it twice, and I also ask the prince to reward the grassroots with a gift, and the grassroots will definitely repay it with a grass title ring."

It seemed that Xiao Lufeng was determined to rely on Hong Qing, and regardless of how ugly Hong Qing's face was, he put his request on the bright side.

"That's it?"

Hong Qing raised her brows, and asked a question in surprise.

"That's true. As long as you have 20 taels of cash, the grass folks can ensure that the bank will open on time. Of course, the grass folks can pledge 30 taels of land and manor as a pledge. If you can't repay the money in time, you will be punished. "

Hearing that Hong Qing's question seemed to mean agreeing to an exchange, Xiao Lufeng became excited immediately, and hurriedly made a promise.

"Let me decide this matter after I consider it."

After Hong Qing pondered silently for a while, she still didn't give an affirmative answer, but she didn't refuse directly, but left a questionable hint to Xiao Lufeng.

"This is natural, this is natural, the words of the prince, the grass people can certainly trust, the grass people here have a part to sort out the information, please have a look at the prince."

Although Hong Qing only gave a hint, Xiao Lufeng was overjoyed, and he didn't bother to let go, but hurriedly took out the roll paper from his wide sleeve, respectfully Respectfully handed it to Hong Qing.

"Oh?"

Hong Qing let out a soft sigh indifferently, took the roll of paper casually, spread it out, and just looked at it, but her eyes instantly became sharp...

(End of this chapter)