Du Qi did not beat around the bush and said, "Magistrate Wang, this matter is related to the First Teahouse. The owner of the First Teahouse, Cai Bida, owes a group of tea farmers their wages and refuses to settle. "
"Unfortunately, these tea farmers came to me and asked for Xun Qiu's help. Although I am willing to help them, I am only a seventh-grade Xuan Yilang and a minor official. I have no authority. Therefore, I need Magistrate Wang's help. After all, you are the magistrate of Chang 'an County, the parent official of thousands of people. "
Du Qi said seriously, "Magistrate Wang is the most suitable person to help."
Wang Minzhi frowned when he heard this.
This was not going to be easy!
Wang Minzhi had also heard a little about the First Teahouse. Cai Bida was on the Crown Prince's side. If Wang Minzhi wanted to seek justice for the tea farmers, he would offend the Crown Prince.
Although Wang Minzhi was on the king's side, the problem was that if he wanted to help Du Qi over such a small matter, he would offend the Crown Prince, Li Jiancheng. It was not worth it.
Therefore, Wang Minzhi was very hesitant.
Du Qi had already guessed that Wang Minzhi would hesitate on his way here.
Although Wang Minzhi was on the king's side like him, he did not really want to help him. The problem was that Wang Minzhi didn't necessarily want to help him. After all, it wasn't Wang Minzhi's duty to help him, nor was it King Qin's order.
Du Qi said faintly, "County Magistrate Wang, is there anything troubling you?"
Wang Minzhi said, "Master Du, I won't hide it from you. If it were any other merchant, this official would naturally be duty-bound to pursue the matter of the debt. The problem is that this involves the East Palace! Master Du, you know that Cai Bida is on the East Palace's side. If I punish Cai Bida now, I will offend the East Palace. "
Du Qi said, "Magistrate Wang, this matter is also beneficial to the king."
Wang Minzhi frowned.
He was on the king's side. If it was beneficial to the king, he would be willing to do it. The problem was that without the king's approval, he might not be able to obtain the king's protection and be unable to fend off the Eastern Palace's revenge.
This was what Wang Minzhi was concerned about.
Du Qi continued, "County Magistrate Wang, do you know the Daily News of the Tang dynasty?"
"I know!"
Wang Minzhi nodded.
Du Qi's Daily News of the Tang dynasty was now published by Xinhua News Xuan. It was printed every day and then sold in Chang 'an. Nowadays, in Chang 'an City, many people had developed the habit of reading newspapers.
Because reading newspapers could help one understand things.
Even the illiterate liked to listen to the literate read the contents of the newspaper.
The appearance of newspapers also replaced the novels that were originally printed separately. Novels published in newspapers could also boost the newspaper's influence and sales. And the daily government affairs of the imperial court would be sent to Xinhua Wen Xuan, and after they were printed and sold, it would also increase the influence of the newspaper.
With the two complementing each other, the influence of the Tang dynasty's daily newspaper increased day by day.
Wang Minzhi said, "Master Du, why do you mention the newspaper?"
Du Qi said lightly, "Whether County Magistrate Wang deals with this matter or not, I will publish Cai Bida's matter in tomorrow's Daily News of the Tang dynasty. If County Magistrate Wang doesn't deal with it, then I will publish this matter alone and let everyone in Chang 'an know that Cai Bida owes money and doesn't pay. "
Wang Minzhi's expression suddenly changed.
He was the County Magistrate of Chang 'an.
He was the parent official of thousands of people in Chang 'an.
If there was any injustice in Chang 'an and the people's lives were not good, it was his responsibility. Especially the emperor who read the Daily News of the Tang dynasty every day.
Once the emperor saw this news, he would be regarded as incompetent by the emperor.
Wang Minzhi said, "If I deal with it, how will this news be published?"
Du Qi smiled and said seriously, "If County Magistrate Wang deals with this matter, I won't get involved. From the beginning to the end, it was County Magistrate Wang who dealt with this matter personally after learning about the difficulties of the people. He is the righteous master of the thousands of people in Chang 'an. After His Majesty reads the newspaper, he will praise County Magistrate Wang. Thousands of people will also admire County Magistrate Wang. "
After hearing this, Wang Minzhi's eyes showed a touch of expectation. Wang Minzhi looked at Du Qi and sighed in his heart. No wonder he could write such a classic book as the Romance of the Three Kingdoms at such a young age.
This method was so brilliant that Wang Minzhi couldn't refuse at all.
Wang Minzhi was now the County Magistrate of Chang 'an. Although he was young, he still wanted to be promoted. So he gritted his teeth and said, "Master Du, I agree with what you mentioned."
After a pause, Wang Minzhi leaned forward and said seriously, "I know about Cai Bida. He used to be a shopkeeper of the World's Best Tea. Later, he was bewitched by the East Palace and betrayed the World's Best Tea. He colluded with a group of people and left. Young Master Du, such a person should be dealt with. But the fact that he owes money can be big or small. How do you think we should deal with it? "
Although Du Qi hid behind the scenes in this matter.
Du Qi's opinion was very important.
After all, his credit was due to Du Qi's Tang dynasty newspaper. So he wanted to return the favor and see what Du Qi's opinion was. Then, he would deal with it according to Du Qi's opinion.
Du Qi didn't hesitate and just said, "County Magistrate Wang, as the saying goes, it's natural to pay one's debts. In short, let Cai Bida return all the money. I don't have any other requests. "
Wang Minzhi thought for a moment and said, "But Cai Bida owes money now. It's obvious that he doesn't have the money to pay the bill. In particular, I also received news that Cai Bida's Best Tea House has lost all its customers and left one by one. "
Du Qi said, "Even if Cai Bida has no money, he still has a house in the city. This house is to pay off the debt. "
"I understand!"
Wang Minzhi smiled and said, "I know what to do now."
Du Qi said, "I'll wait for your good news, County Magistrate Wang."
"No problem!"
Wang Minzhi agreed, appearing very confident.
It was not difficult to deal with a small Cai Bida. But thinking of Du Qi's ability, Wang Minzhi leaned forward and said with a smile, "Master Du, dealing with Cai Bida is tantamount to offending the Crown Prince. I'm weak alone. Now that the King of Qin is not in Chang 'an, I'm afraid I can't stop the Crown Prince. When the time comes, I hope Mr. Du can help me solve some problems. "
Du Qi smiled and said, "If it's within my power, I won't refuse."
After a pause, Du Qi said, "Don't worry, County Magistrate Wang. Now Li Jiancheng is still in closed-door reflection. He can't leave the Crown Prince's Mansion in a short time. Moreover, His Majesty will not allow him to deal with you casually. "
Wang Minzhi nodded and got up to leave with Du Qi.
After leaving the county yamen, Wang Minzhi had already gathered a group of yamen runners and went straight to the Best Tea House in the World with Du Qi. When they arrived at the tea house, Wang Minzhi took Wang Kaitai and the rest of the tea farmers and went straight to the Best Tea House.
Du Qi did not go with them.
He left the rest to Wang Minzhi. He did not need to get involved.
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