Ding Jiang was finished. When Shopkeeper Wang received the news that the Fish Gang was destroyed, he heaved a long sigh.
The Fish Gang used to be his most powerful fighter, and they had done a lot of dirty things for him. This time, the Fish Gang was destroyed beyond his expectation. He did not expect that the Mo Family Village had the token of Duke Yi, and even invited Arrester Cao to back him up. His plan, which he thought was foolproof, was ruined, and he also lost Ding Jiang, his fighter. The loss was not small.
"What a pity!" Shopkeeper Wang stood respectfully behind Imperial Censor Wang Zhe. Hearing Wang Zhe's sigh, he hurriedly said, "Master, you worry too much. It's just a small Fish Gang. After I go back, I'll find a group of people who will do their best to help master."
"Idiot, a Fish Gang is nothing. I'm talking about the Mo Family's Live Fish Secret Technique." Imperial Censor Wang said angrily.
"If this technique is in the hands of my Wang Family, it will be much more useful. The whole world's fishing industry will be controlled by us."
Shopkeeper Wang was shocked. He did not expect Imperial Censor Wang to have such a big plan, and he failed to do it.
"Master, don't worry. After I go back, I'll arrange it. We must get the Live Fish Secret Technique." Shopkeeper Wang promised.
"It's too late!"
Imperial Censor Wang shook his head. With the support of Duke Yi, it was impossible to get the Live Fish Secret Technique from the Mo Family Village.
"Is there really no chance?" Shopkeeper Wang said unwillingly. In his mind, Imperial Censor Wang was very powerful. No matter what happened before, Imperial Censor Wang could help him.
"Of course there is a chance." Imperial Censor Wang smiled and said, "Since we can't get it alone, then let the Mo Family Village publicize the Live Fish Secret Technique."
"How can the Mo Family Village be willing to publicize it?" Shopkeeper Wang did not believe that the Mo Family Village would be willing to publicize the Live Fish Secret Technique for free.
"Don't worry, they will publicize it!" Imperial Censor Wang said confidently.
"Come, put on my official uniform. It's time to go to court." Imperial Censor Wang looked at the white sky in the east and took a deep breath.
As an emperor, especially one with a black mark and a sense of shame, Li Shimin could be said to be cautious and conscientious. He tried his best to make himself a wise emperor, trying to prove that the coup at the Xuanwu Gate was right. He was the most suitable person to lead the country, and in fact, he did.
It was said that Qin Shi Huang read hundreds of jin of memorials every day. If all the papers in front of Li Shimin were carved into bamboo slips, the amount would only be more, not less.
After Li Shimin dealt with today's government affairs, the chief eunuch, Pande, tactfully shouted, "If you have something to report, please report. If not, the court is dismissed."
"I have a memorial." Imperial Censor Wang stepped forward.
"Approved!" Li Shimin perked up.
Censor Wang sized up Qin Qiong, who was sitting in the front row, and said loudly, "I would like to impeach the founding county Earl Meton for openly doing business and competing with the people. Furthermore, he openly used weapons and soldiers in Chang 'an for personal gain. This is tantamount to treason."
"The founding county Earl Meton?" Li Shimin looked at Pande in confusion. Since Li Shimin had succeeded the throne, he was very familiar with all the outstanding officials. However, he could not recall anyone named Meton among the founding county Earls.
"I think he is the son of the founding county Earl Mo Lie." Pande also said hesitantly.
"Oh! Mo Lie! "Li Shimin suddenly realized and remembered this former general. He died at such a young age, which made people sigh.
"That's right, he is the son of the founding county Earl Mo Lie. This person is almost 15 years old, but he is very arrogant. He was originally a county Earl, but he coveted small profits and profited from selling fish. Because of a conflict, he openly fought with the fish merchant Ding Jiang in Chang 'an City. I would like to ask Your Majesty to thoroughly investigate this unscrupulous person." Imperial Censor Wang seemed to be awe-inspiring and said with righteous indignation.
"Oh! My county Earl actually sold fish, there is such a thing! " Li Shimin was obviously more interested in a county Earl selling fish. As for fighting in Chang 'an City, he did not know how many times there had been.
"Your Majesty! I can prove that the founding county Earl Meton was indeed selling fish in Chang 'an City. I saw it with my own eyes. It caused a sensation in the city at that time. " Ma Zhou stepped out and said. He was the Confucian scholar in cyan at that time. He had seen the scene when Meton entered Chang 'an City for the first time with his own eyes. He had a deep impression of the noble young man who hawked on the street without changing his expression.
"It did cause a sensation in the city. How could a county Earl of the empire not cause a sensation when he sold fish?" Wei Zheng stepped out and said sarcastically. He was an upright person and could not tolerate even a little bit of dirt in his eyes. He could not help but feel dissatisfied that Meton, a county Earl of the founding county, was selling fish. It was really a disgrace to the empire.
"Lord Wei, what I said about causing a sensation in the city is something else. I don't know if Lord Wei has heard of the two words that have been spreading in Chang 'an City recently, the secret skill of living fish and the catfish effect." Ma Zhou bowed and said.
"The catfish effect, the secret skill of living fish!" The ministers suddenly understood.
"What is the secret skill of living fish with the catfish effect?" Li Shimin asked in confusion.
"Your Majesty, the secret skill of living fish and the catfish effect were introduced to Chang 'an City when the founding county Earl Meton came to Chang' an City to sell fish." Ma Zhou told the story of the Mo Family's village coming to Chang 'an City to sell fish in detail.
"The catfish effect! Mo Zi is not only wise but also a gentleman. He keeps his promise for thousands of years! "Li Shimin's eyes sparkled. Apparently, he was influenced by Mo Zi's story.
Those who could be in the imperial court were all giants among men. With their knowledge, of course, they could understand the catfish effect. Moreover, they often used this kind of method.
"That's right. A county Earl of the founding county should not do business in public. Where is the empire's face?" Wei Zheng said in displeasure.
"Lord Wei is right. Such a philistine does not deserve to enjoy the title of nobility. He is unworthy of Your Majesty's reward." Censor Wang took advantage of the opportunity to add insult to injury.
Li Shimin also nodded slightly. After all, a county Earl did business in violation of the empire's law and allowed his troops to use weapons in Chang 'an City. If he was not severely punished, people would not be convinced.
Li Shimin was about to order a strict investigation. Suddenly, Qin Qiong stepped out and bowed. "Your Majesty, I beg for mercy on behalf of the Mo Family."
Qin Qiong stepped out and immediately surprised everyone. The Yi Kingdom was cautious and did not participate in government affairs. No one expected that he would openly oppose Censor Wang this time.
"Minister Qin, if you have something to say, please say it. Is there any secret?" Li Shimin was surprised. He did not expect that Qin Qiong, who had always been low-key, would plead for mercy on behalf of the Mo Family.
"The Mo Family is the poorest village in Chang 'an City." Qin Qiong's words caused an uproar in the imperial court.
"It can't be!"
"So poor!"
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There were many Marquises in the imperial court. Although their fiefs were not rich, they were definitely much better than other ordinary villages.
"She would rather stay in the riverside than marry into the Mo Family." Ma Zhou sighed.
"Hiss!"
All the ministers gasped. This half of the poem was not endless. He even threw away his wife instead of going to the Mo Family Village to suffer. How poor would the Mo Family Village be?
"Is it because of Meton's excessive taxation or the villagers' laziness?" Li Shimin asked seriously.
Qin Qiong shook his head and said, "No, the Mo's Village is the fief of Mo Lie, the Marquis of Founding County. Mo Lie has a thousand households in the fief. Most of the villagers in the village are veterans of the Divine Craftsmen Camp who are loyal to Mo Lie. Mo Lie and his son, Mo Dun, also celebrate the Mo's spirit of universal love. They treat all the disabled veterans who can't live in the Divine Craftsmen Camp equally. As a result, Mo Lie is the only one who has a thousand households in the Divine Craftsmen Camp.
Qin Qiong said and glanced at the civil officials. Many of them lowered their heads guiltily. Confucianism and Mo Jiazi were opposing each other. As disciples of Confucianism, they did not show any mercy to Mo Jiazi's younger brother. The land they were allocated was barren wasteland and they could not make enough for the annual harvest.
Li Shimin was shocked. He did not expect that the Mo Family was so poor and that Mo Lie and his son were so loyal.
"Mo Lie!"
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