Outside Suzhou City, a small cart was slowly entering, followed by several carriages pulled by horses. The horses could tell people that they could afford such a good horse to pull a cart, which shows that its owner was very valuable.

In the front car, Li Haoxian, wearing armor, brought several businessmen to the Hou Mansion to pay homage to the newlywed Hou Xuanyan.

Since ancient times, the two Huai Rivers have not been separated. The relationship between Yangzhou and Huai'an has been cut off by Hou Xuanyan's butcher knife.

The remaining salt merchants were inevitably confused in their hearts. They didn't know whether those peers who were confiscated and beheaded were really colluding with enemies. In this person, they always had a doubt, for fear that Hou Xuanyan was thinking about their wealth, which was the false charge.

They found out that Li Haoxian was a confidant general around Duke Yue, so they found Taizhou where the Liehuo Camp was stationed, and offered a lot of food and labor troops.

Li Haoxian was short-spoken and had to bite the bullet and take them to Suzhou.

After entering the gate of the Marquis' Mansion, Hu Bawan, the personal guard, saw that his elder brother was coming, so he hurriedly stepped forward and nodded and bowed: "Why are you here today, brother?"

"Where is the commander-in-chief?"

"At the mansion, my brother came by a coincidence. A few hours later, we will set out for Jinling."

Hou Xuanyan was about to pack up and took his family to Jinling. When he heard that Li Haoxian was visiting, he summoned the group of people who were worried in the living room.

After a while, the eldest maid Miaoer, wearing a plain white dress, came out and said, "General Li, our master is welcome."

Although all the merchants were rich and wealthy, there were many servants in the local area and had a huge range of seats. However, when they arrived at the Marquis' Mansion, they were all in a proper manner. When they saw the female family members of the Duke's inner court, they lowered their heads and did not dare to look at them.

Li Haoxian asked a few wealthy merchants to wait in front of the hall, and walked into the living room under the guidance of his maid Miao'er. At that time, Miao'er followed the army to protect Hou Xuanyan, and Li Haoxian was also considered old comrades-in-arms. Li Haoxian thought that he came uninvited and brought a few businessmen with him, for fear that Hou Xuanyan would blame him, and said with a smirk: "Miss Miao'er, how is the supervisor of the commander?"

Miao'er didn't know what she thought of, her pretty face turned red and she whispered: "The master is happy, General Li is intent."

"That's good, that's good."

When Li Haoxian saw Hou Xuanyan’s face full of light, he remembered that he was a newlywed and hurriedly said, “Supervisor, I wish the Supervisor a grand wedding.”

"Haha, why are you here when you have time?" Hou Xuanyan was also wiping a Japanese knife in his hand. This was a gift sent by Yao Yiyao from Wusongjiang Institute. It was a Japanese knife cast by Japan, which was extremely sharp. The merchant ships traveling between Songjiang Prefecture were endless, and they were about to replace the Netherlands and become the largest maritime merchant on the east coast.

Lee Haoxian praised: "Good knife! Only heroes like the commander can use such a knife."

Hou Xuanyan was quite helpful, and felt happy, and cursed with a smile: "You came from the Yangzhou front line, just to flatter you, you can go back." After saying that, he inserted the knife into the sheath and handed it to Miao'er, the maid beside him.

Li Haoxian touched his head and leaned closer and said, "Hehe, dissatisfied with the commander-in-chief. Several wealthy merchants in Yangzhou came to the army and found me, saying that they volunteered to work the army and took out a large amount of food."

"Oh? There is also such a good thing. Why didn't you say it earlier? I'll write a few banners of "patriotic and charitable merchants" and you can take them back and send them." Hou Xuanyan was overjoyed. The salt merchants in Lianghuai were hurt by his heart, but they didn't expect there were still good people.

Li Haoxian's old face turned red and said, "Supervisor, the food they took out is enough for my Huozichang to eat for a month. It's too unkind to send people away with a few banners, right?"

Hou Xuanyan stood up and said anxiously: "There is such a thing. Come prepare the four treasures of the study for me. I will write them a few plaques."

"The last general brought them. They all admired the governor for a long time and only wanted to meet the governor once."

Hou Xuanyan's face darkened and asked, "Is it because he was a co-worker and came to plead for mercy?"

Li Haoxian patted his chest and said, "Don't worry, the commander-in-chief, I have inquired about these people with the little Taoist priests, and they have been searched by Qianxiang Camp to ensure that they are innocent."

Hou Xuanyan breathed a sigh of relief and said, "That's good, let them come in. Those who are interested in servicing the army will be rewarded for whatever purpose."

When several businessmen heard that they could see Hou Xuanyan, they were all full of joy. They were well-informed and naturally knew that several colleagues from Jinling and Suzhou all had good relationships with the Duke of Yue. Even if the Duke was married, they could come to congratulate him. As long as they got on the line, it would be worth it.

When he entered the hall, he saw Li Haoxian standing beside a young man. When several people looked at each other, he knew that it must be Duke Yue. In the world, the only one who could let the commander of the Huozi Camp stand in front of him and laugh with him was probably the only Duke Yue, Hou Xuanyan.

"Caomin has met the Duke."

Hou Xuanyan sat in front of the hall, looked at the seven merchants, and smiled and said, "Come here, give me a seat. General Li has told me all your righteous actions. Our Ming Dynasty just lacks people like you, otherwise we would not have fallen to the current level."

When a few people saw that the Duke of the State was indeed as rumored, and did not discriminate against the merchants. They pushed and sat down. Huang Junzai, the leader, stood up and said, "Duke, we are here today to congratulate the Duke of the State's wedding. Secondly, we want to say that although we have sent people to transport grain into Sichuan, after thinking about it, salt administration is a major business of the State. We all want to return the salt supply and redistribute it by the Duke of the State."

Hou Xuanyan thought to himself that these people were probably frightened. He thought I was provoking the salt merchants for no reason, so he searched the houses of those salt merchants. The salt merchants in Lianghuai were deeply rooted. If they were replaced all of them at once, it would be difficult to find someone with strength.

After thinking for a while, Hou Xuanyan pondered and said, "I probably know what you think. The salt gutter was obtained from transporting grain, and I will definitely not take it back. After you go back, I will ask Li Haoxian to send someone to take you to the treasury of those who join the salt merchants. It may dispel your doubts.

Since Wanli Ye removed the relic and quoted the guild, changed the guild system, and issued an edict: Those who have a reputation in the guild will always be a salt merchant, and can always be hereditary. Those who have no name in the guild will not be a salt merchant. Now that the national conditions have changed, this method is no longer applicable. I am going to reform it, I wonder what your opinions are all about?"

When a few people heard this, he was willing to let everyone go to see the treasury. It was obvious that after they looked at the treasury, they knew that those houses were searched were not wronged. Since that was the case, the big stones in the hearts of several people were forgotten.

As for the reform of the Salt Law, although they were uneasy, it was just a matter of how much money they made. As long as their lives were saved, it would be a great joy. The situation was stronger than others. Now, unlike the past, the young Duke in front of them had no restraint at all. Even if they were emperors, they had to think twice before, and they had to think twice about it, and they couldn't even start. The court had a high-ranking and powerful person who came forward to make profits for them.

But now, Hou Xuanyan has the power to take over and is also strong. As long as he has that intention, he can erase them at any time.

"In the face of national crisis, we should put the country first in everything. We are absolutely obliged to rely on the Duke's orders." Huang Junzai endured the reluctance and grievances that were bleeding in his heart and said righteously.

Hou Xuanyan stared at him and thought to himself: The salt merchants made too much profit, and they had to make the court make a big profit. These people were a little bit impressed. However, their business level was there, so they had to continue making money, from making money for themselves, to working for me.

The most famous and successful businessman in ancient times, Tao Zhu Gong Fan Li of the Spring and Autumn Period once said: Nothing can make greater profits than exploiting a group of capitalists.

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Soon, Li Haoxian took seven merchants out of the Duke's Mansion. When they came, they just wanted to survive, but now they have no life, but they can't be happy.
Chapter completed!