Dou Dexuan's work was very effective. In the afternoon, Li Hong was listening to Zhao Hong's play of the piano in Tangyuan, so he ordered Liu Qixian, the Minister of the Ministry of Revenue, to send the accounts to the East Palace. Li Hong, who was enjoying the sound of Zhao Hong's piano, did not want to see the official who came to deliver the accounts, but when Yan Zhuang said that the Minister of the Ministry of Revenue, who came to deliver the accounts was the son of Liu Xiangdao, the Minister of Rites who had just been dismissed from presidency, he decided to meet and asked Yan Zhuang to lead Tangyuan by Liu Qixian.

Liu Qixian followed Yan Zhuang to Tangyuan and saw His Royal Highness lying on a side bed in the pavilion, covered with a sable fur and brocade quilt, holding a warm stove in his arms, drinking tea. When a woman with a charming and charming appearance was sitting not far from the prince to play the piano, Liu Qixian looked a little dazed. People said that the prince was weak, so he did not like the sound of silk and bamboo. But what he saw today subverted the rumors he heard about the prince in the East Palace.

"Are you Liu Qixian, the Minister of the Ministry of Revenue?" Just as Liu Qixian was stunned, Li Hong asked lazily. Liu Qixian immediately came back to his senses and walked forward two steps to the pavilion, bowed to Li Hong and said, "Liu Qixian, the Minister of the Ministry of Personnel, will meet His Highness!"

"No need to be polite!" Li Hong said lightly, "Are you familiar with the accounts sent this time?"

"I'm very familiar with your highness, because these accounts have been calculated by my ministers." Liu Qixian said confidently. Liu Qixian did not want to miss such a good opportunity to be appreciated by His Highness the Crown Prince.

However, after Li Hong heard Liu Qixian's answer, a gloomy flashed in his eyes, and then he asked quietly, "Have you been in charge of tax accounts for the past two years?"

Liu Qixian replied respectfully, "Yes."

Li Hong remained silent!

Because he suddenly had a terrible guess in his mind. If there was a problem with the tax revenue in the east and west cities, then as the official of the Ministry of Revenue, Liu Qixian would definitely not be able to get out of the relationship. Liu Qixian is the son of Liu Xiangdao. Does this mean that Liu Xiangdao is also involved? Let's take a step back, even if Liu Xiangdao did not participate, Liu Qixian had a problem. As a father, can Liu Xiangdao stay out of the matter? Liu Xiangdao is the Minister of the Six Divisions. Some people want to deal with Liu Xiangdao through Liu Qixian. Then this person is not good, and his official position should be at the same level as Liu Xiangdao or higher.

However, there are not many tax revenues in the east and west markets, so even less money is needed to embezzle from it. Is this amount of money worth the attention of the third-rank official?

Could it be that the taxation problem in Chang'an and the east and west cities is just the tip of the iceberg of the Tang Dynasty's tax revenue? Is the real problem the taxes paid by various places in the Tang Dynasty?

Thinking of this, Li Hong couldn't help but tremble because he knew that a person's ability was limited and he could not have the right to be involved in the taxation of the Tang Dynasty. If someone really got involved in the finance and taxation of the Tang Dynasty, he was not alone, but maybe several people or an interest group.

If this is true, then the problem will be troublesome.

Because it is not a problem to check one or two people with his current ability, but if you have to check a few senior officials of the third rank or above, or to check an interest group, you will be a little overwhelmed.

Besides, if such an interest group is involved in the tax revenue of the Tang Dynasty, their power in the court will be very strong. Even if he writes to Emperor Gaozong and asks the Dali Temple and the Ministry of Justice to investigate clearly, it will probably be a big obstacle. Moreover, with their power, even if it is clearly investigated, it may not be possible to investigate clearly.

Thinking of this, Li Hong's thoughts suddenly became a little confused.

He tried his best to avoid his guess, but things went against his wishes. The more he didn't believe that someone had been involved in the Tang Dynasty's tax revenue, the more this problem was magnified in his mind.

"Zheng--" At this moment, Zhao Hongqi's "Yangchun Baixue" played to the climax. Li Hong suddenly became much more awake by the sound of the Qinyin. He immediately withdrew his chaotic thoughts and confirmed to Liu Qixian again, "Did you send it to Dou Xiangming?"

Since Dou Dexuan was the Minister of Revenue and he asked Liu Qixian to send the accounts to the Eastern Palace, among the people involved in the tax revenue of the Tang Dynasty, Li Hong had to doubt him. Moreover, he was also a subordinate minister, a veritable prime minister, and he was definitely qualified and reason to deal with Liu Xiangdao, and the right and ability to interfere in the tax revenue of the Tang Dynasty.

"Yes." Liu Qixian was quite puzzled about why His Royal Highness the Crown Prince asked this, but he answered truthfully, "Dou Xiang sent someone to inform Weichen in the morning to send the accounts to the East Palace. However, the accounts were a bit complicated. Weichen sorted out until now and then sorted out what His Royal Highness wanted."

After Li Hong got the answer, he was no longer interested in asking Liu Qixian again, and said lightly, "Okay, you go down!"

"No!" Liu Qixian didn't know why the prince, who was still in high spirits just now, turned so gloomy in an instant? But he didn't dare to ask, so he could only bow and bow and carefully withdrew from Tangyuan.

At this time, Zhao Hongqi's "Yangchun Baixue" had reached the last note. Only a clear sound of "clang" was heard, the sound of the piano came to an abrupt end, and the song was finished.

In an instant, the pavilion became silent and could only hear the howling sound of the north wind blew past.

His Highness Yanzhuang did not let Zhao Hongshu continue playing the song, so he took the opportunity to come forward and whispered in Li Hong's ear, "Your Highness, Di Renjie has arrived in Chang'an City. I wonder when will he let him see you?"

"It's coming so soon?" Li Hong felt a little comforted in his heart when he heard that Di Renjie, who had been waiting for for a long time, finally arrived in Chang'an City today. He pondered for a moment, and then said expectantly, "Well! Then let him come here tonight! Gu was just about to have a good chat with him."

If someone who was really like Li Hong's guess was involved in the tax revenues of the Tang Dynasty over the years, and if he wanted to find out the case under the storm of this big force, it would be Di Renjie.

"I'm going to convey your highness's meaning now." Yan Zhuang said. Just as he was about to leave, Li Hong suddenly said, "Slow down!"

Yan Zhuang stopped and asked in a low voice, "What else does Your Highness have to give?"

Li Hong pondered for a moment and said, "Tonight, let Zhang Jianzhi and Li Jiao come here too!"

"No!" Yan Zhuang bowed and took the order and left Tangyuan.

The north wind blew again, and the howling sound passed through the pavilion. Only Li Hong and Zhao Hongqi were left in Tangyuan. However, at this time, Li Hong was no longer in the mood to listen to Zhao Hongqi's qin's qin's qin's qin's qin's qin's qin's qin's qin's qin's qin's qin's qin's qin's qin's qin's qin's qin's qin's qin's qin's qin's qin's qin's qin's qin's qin's qin's qin's qin's qin's qin's qin's qin's qin's qin's qin's qin's qin's qin's

Zhao Hongshu was not used to serving Li Hong, so she was slightly stunned and was about to get up. However, Li Hong said again, "Remember to come back tonight. I want to meet guests in Tangyuan. Just play the piano to cheer us up!"

"No!" Zhao Hongcun wanted to speak but stopped, so she stood up and left!

Li Hong looked at Zhao Hongqi's back as he left, and was silent for a long time. A sentence suddenly appeared in his mind: Prepare a hundred coffins, give them ninety-nine to corrupt officials, and leave them to himself. (To be continued)
Chapter completed!