Three hundred and fifty thousand taels of silver had disappeared without a trace in one night? Are you trying to trick me? Three hundred and fifty thousand taels of silver was nearly twenty tons. How could it be so easy to carry it away? Did you think you were driving a truck?
Xu Wei saw his expression and knew that he did not believe him. He helplessly shook his head and bitterly smiled. "At first, this old man did not believe it either. However, this matter was personally reported by a fast horse from Shandong. They were all loyal and reliable people, so we had no choice but to believe it. Moreover, who would joke about losing their heads? "
Seeing Old Xu so anxious that sweat appeared on his forehead, Lin Wanrong's expression gradually changed. Three hundred and fifty thousand taels of silver had disappeared without a trace. Damn, this was cutting off Li Tai's army's provisions. Without this money, how could they fight the Hu? They would just starve to death.
Official Lin's restaurant had contributed a lot to Jiangnan's taxes. Although he was dissatisfied with the exorbitant taxes, he could not feed the commoners' blood and sweat to thieves, right? He heavily snorted. It had always been this old man robbing other people's money. No one had ever dared to rob him before.
"When did this news come from? Why didn't I hear about it yesterday? Have you reported it to the emperor? "Lin Wanrong cautiously asked. Without this three hundred and fifty thousand taels of silver, Li Tai would have to rest. The Hu would take this opportunity to invade the Central Plains. Coupled with internal disharmony, China would be in grave danger. However, the old emperor's body was weak. Would he be able to withstand this blow?
"It happened the night before yesterday. Last night, the Shandong express horse delivered the news. Apart from the Shandong side, only you and I know about it. The emperor still has not had a chance to report this. "Xu Wei glanced at him and said.
The night before yesterday? Wasn't that the night before the old emperor was assassinated? The emperor was assassinated here and the provisions were robbed over there. It was a conspiracy, a huge conspiracy!
However, with such a big thing happening, why didn't Old Xu report to the emperor in a hurry? Instead, he came to me first? Even if the silver was robbed, it has nothing to do with me. I am only a small deputy assistant minister of the Ministry of Appointments. There are dozens of people in front of me. Moreover, the Ministry of Appointments has nothing to do with silver.
Xu Wei seemed to see through his thoughts and sighed, "It's not that I'm deliberately hiding it from Your Majesty, it's just that this matter is too big. If we're not careful, hundreds and thousands of heads will fall to the ground. What's more, this happened in Shandong — "
"Shandong? What's wrong with Shandong? "Lin Wanrong asked curiously.
"This happened in Shandong, in Jining." Xu Wei sighed slightly, his face full of confusion.
"Ji Ning? You mean Luo Ning? Oh, no, Lomin? " Lin Wanrong suddenly jumped up. At the same time, he felt ashamed in his heart. Why is it that the first thing I think about is women, and the second is proper business?
"It doesn't matter if it's Lomin or Luo Ning." With a wry smile Xu Wei said, "Something has happened in Jining, and it's a big case involving three hundred and fifty thousand taels of silver. What would you do? "
Lin Wanrong shuddered in his heart. Needless to say, Luo and Kleinloh would both be finished. My poor Ning 'er, before she could enjoy the happiest thing in the world, she's going to die. No, I can't allow this to happen. Thinking of this, he understood that Old Xu was resisting the pressure and not reporting it temporarily. He was buying time for Lomin and saving the lives of Lomin's family.
"Do you understand now?" Xu Wei's smile was full of bitterness. It was true that he was helping Lomin, but the price was his own family's life.
Lin Wanrong gave him a thumbs up and patted his shoulder, "Good brother, you're loyal! Old Xu, you're a good brother. I thank you on behalf of my father-in-law. "
"I've been friends with Brother Luo for many years. Now that he's in trouble, how can I just stand by and watch? Besides, it's not a matter of gratitude. The key is how to get the money back. " Xu Wei shook his head and let out a long sigh, "In this case, Brother Luo is far away in Ji Ning. I don't have anyone around me to discuss this with. Only you, Brother Lin. You're knowledgeable and resourceful. I believe you'll definitely have a way. I've been waiting for you here since early this morning. "
Old Xu's bootlicking skills came out. Lin Wanrong nodded and said, "Mr. Xu, I wasn't at the scene. No matter how capable I am, I can't solve the case remotely. However, I usually like to fool people, but I won't do it in crucial moments. Luo Ning is my girlfriend, and Lomin is my father-in-law. Father-in-law's business is my business. If I can find the money, it'll be fine. If I can't, even if I have to sell everything I have, I'll save Ning 'er's family. Mr. Xu, when the time comes, I'll borrow 80,000 from you. Don't be stingy. "
Xu Wei was stunned. Brother Lin's mouth was really big. He asked for 80,000 from the start. Not to mention me, even if it was the emperor, it wouldn't be easy for him to take out 100,000 at once. However, Brother Lin was an expert in accumulating wealth. He owned a restaurant and perfume. It wouldn't be a problem for him to have a net worth of hundreds of thousands.
Lin Wanrong laughed and laughed. He chatted with Old Xu for a while and released the pressure in his heart. Ning 'er had to be saved, but he couldn't lose his wealth. Otherwise, how would he support all these wives in the future? Why did he have to face such a dilemma every time? It was really not easy to be a man.
"Brother Lin, what do you think we should do now?" Xu Wei said with a frown. He was the Minister of Revenue. If he really couldn't find the 350,000 taels of silver, the task of preparing the salary would still fall on his head. In any case, he wouldn't be able to escape.
"We can't panic in this matter. Lord Xu, I'll have to trouble you next. "Lin Wanrong said with a serious face.
Xu Wei looked at him in confusion, "Trouble? What trouble?!"
Lin Wanrong gritted his teeth and snorted, "Go to the palace now and report the truth to His Majesty. Word by word, be honest. Don't leave anything out." Regardless of whether the old emperor was really killing people or just fooling around, after hearing Xu Wei's news, he wouldn't be appeased unless he killed a few people. Hopefully, Lin Wanrong could hold on.
Xu Wei sucked in a breath of cold air. No wonder Brother Lin said that he had to trouble him. This wasn't just any ordinary kind of trouble. His Majesty was seriously injured yesterday, and he received this news today. No one knew what would happen when the time came. "Brother Lin, I'll report to His Majesty now. Then, Brother Luo …" Xu Wei said with a bitter expression.
Even if you want to hide it, can you hide it from the old man? He's an octopus with countless tentacles. What can hide from him? Lin Wanrong shook his head and smiled bitterly, "Mister Xu, you've followed His Majesty for many years. What do you think of him?"
Xu Wei was the Emperor's number one strategist and knew the Emperor well. Hearing this, he sighed and simply said, "Unfathomable."
"Unfathomable! Well said. Mister Xu, I can say without hesitation that His Majesty knows exactly how many times you and Big Sister Su interacted last night. Do you believe me? "Lin Wanrong said with a smile, but his face was serious.
Xu Wei's face turned red, but after thinking about it carefully, his expression became gloomy, "I understand what you mean. His Majesty has countless eyes and ears. This matter can't be hidden from him. Since that's the case, this old man will report to His Majesty. If His Majesty really wants to execute Brother Luo, I'll sacrifice my life to save his family. "
Lin Wanrong waved his hand and slowly paced two steps before turning around and saying, "Don't say it like a hoodlum. Things haven't reached that point yet. Go report to the Emperor and tell him that I, Lin San, have made a promise that I will find the silver within twenty days. "
"Twenty days? Isn't that a bit too late? "Xu Wei looked at him with doubt and said," In twenty days, Li Tai's army will set out. "
Damn, is this Old Xu really stupid or is he pretending to be stupid? If I tell the Emperor twenty days, will he allow me twenty days? This is like buying vegetables in the market. If he only reduces my time by half, then it's a gift from the heavens.
Xu Wei made an oh sound and finally understood. He then said, "But, what if I can't find it within the allotted time?"
"Can't find it?" Lin Wanrong smiled bitterly and rubbed his nose, "To be honest, I haven't thought about the consequences yet. In the worst case scenario, I'll have to sell everything I have. Ai, I haven't counted my family's silver notes in a long time and I haven't looked at Qiaoqiao's accounts either. I don't know if my recent income is positive or negative. Damn, my official position is too small, so no one gives me gifts. Otherwise, wouldn't three hundred and fifty thousand taels of silver be an easy task? Xu daren, if you don't want me to borrow money from you, then tell the Emperor and have him promote me. I only want three hundred and fifty thousand taels, I don't want anything else! "
Old Xu laughed loudly. After talking with Little Brother Lin, he felt much more relaxed. It was as if there was nothing in this world that could stump them.
"Then it's settled. This old man will go to the palace now. Oh, that's right, Little Brother Lin, why don't you come with me to the palace? With the Emperor's appreciation of you, perhaps you can delay it for a bit longer? "Xu Wei was full of confidence. It was as if his face in front of the Emperor was reliable.
Lin daren laughed mischievously, "Do you think I'm stupid? Why would I go to see the Emperor and wait to be scolded?"
Xu Wei was startled. Good brat, isn't this scolding me? He was used to it and didn't bother to argue with him. He smiled and said, "Then what are you going to do?"
"My business is very important." Lin daren's face was full of solemnity as he muttered, "I'm going to see how Du Xiuyuan's training is going. I admire myself. I really have great foresight! Fairy, my good treasure, don't disappoint me! "
Watch Du Xiuyuan train his soldiers? This is considered a serious matter? What foresight? What fairy? I don't understand what Little Brother Lin is talking about. Xu Wei shook his head and strode into the palace to see the Emperor.
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