Chapter 507: Invitation

The court seemed to have completely terminated the law of foreign trade, and no one mentioned it in the morning when Emperor Jingtai or other ministers, which made the ministers who strongly opposed it suddenly feel excited.

However, in secret, Jiang Lang was investigating their details.

A few days later, the spies from the East Factory also began to gather at Jianglang. On Jianglang's table, they were already facing a thick stack of information, which were all about the close relationship between these ministers and the merchants in the capital or the surrounding areas. After a closer look, there were many brothers among these people who were merchants.

Jiang Lang gave a breath slightly, looked at the list of ministers again, and was also the person who opposed the most fiercely in the court, and then shouted: "Come!"

Upon hearing this, Sun Yuanbiao walked in and said, "Sir!"

Jiang Lang threw the list in his hand at the table, then said: "In my name, please invite these ministers to the banquet, and at the same time say to Uncle Long, I will take care of his tavern for one day, and no other irrelevant guests will be allowed to appear!"

Sun Yuanbiao picked up the list, nodded and walked out.

Soon, the invitation in the name of Jiang Lang was sent to the hands of every adult on the list. When these adults received these invitations, they all felt a little confused. They really didn't know what was sold in Jianglang's gourd, and Jianglang wrote on the invitation and wrote the purpose of why they invited these adults to the banquet.

However, Jiang Lang's position in the court is not low now. No one of the ministers in the court rejected his invitation. However, when these ministers were surprised, they did not contact each other at the same time.

As for Uncle Long, it is no need to say that he is grateful to Jiang Lang. When Sun Yuanbiao said he wanted to book his restaurant for a day, he agreed without hesitation and closed the door that morning and no longer opened for business.

Jiang Lang's invitation was at night, and Sun Yuanbiao sent the invitation to these ministers the day before, with the purpose of seeing the movements of these ministers. Not to mention who they went to find, even if they spent the night in the concubine's room at night, Dongchang had a way to know that Dongchang was already everywhere in the entire capital.

Seeing the information about the ministers' interactions, Jiang Lang couldn't help but smile. From a certain aspect, it can be seen that the relationship between these adults is the most familiar with each other, and he followed the leader of that person.

When it was dark, Jiang Lang took the lead in Uncle Long's restaurant. At the entrance of the restaurant, there were several guards, who were specifically responsible for receiving the officials with invitations. As for those ordinary people, when they saw the fully armed soldiers standing at the door, they would not dare to go in, and they would hide without any rush.

Because it was Jiang Lang's treat, the ministers of the court gave face. Some of them arrived early. When Jiang Lang arrived, there were already many people sitting here, but they were all dressed in plain clothes.

On the table in front of them, some cold dishes and wine had been set up.

When Jiang Lang entered the house, he was immediately welcomed by many ministers. They all stood up and bowed to greet him. Jiang Lang also smiled and returned the favor politely.

After this politeness, all the adults on the list were there, all the ministers of the court, and dozens of people of all sizes were added. They were also the ministers with the greatest opposition in the court.

After signaling the ministers to sit down, Jiang Lang bowed and said, "My lords are so grateful that Wang is so polite. I won't say much about this polite thing. I'll give you a drink first!"

When Jiang Lang toasted, everyone had to give him some face. All the ministers present stood up, raised their cups, and drank them with Jiang Lang in one sip.

After putting down the wine glass, Jiang Lang reached out and pressed it a few times, letting all the adults present sit down, then picked up the wine glass, walked to the table closest to him, and smiled at an adult in front of him, saying, "Mr. Tian! I don't know if I can ask you something!"

Lord Tian raised his cup and smiled and said, "Mr. Wang, just ask. If I know, I will definitely tell you!"

Jiang Lang smiled slightly, leaned over, and said in a voice that two people could hear: "I heard that Linglang is in the medicinal material business, I don't know that the business is okay, right?"

There was no other problem in Jiang Lang's words. Lord Tian thought about it and said, "The business is pretty good, so Lord Wang is worried!"

"But someone told me something bad about the son-in-law!"

Jiang Lang said meaningfully.

Lord Tian's face changed slightly and he said, "What do you mean?"

Jiang Lang laughed, patted his shoulder lightly, and then said, "Don't be nervous, Mr. Tian, ​​there is nothing big, but someone told Wang that in the pharmacy, pig skin is used as donkey glue, and now there is still a lot of inventory in your workshop."

"Rumor, purely rumor!"

Lord Tian said angrily, "Someone must have maliciously slandered the dog!"

Jiang Lang approached Lord Tian again, and then said in a voice that only two people could hear: "I naturally know that someone was seriously injured in the son. However, I sent someone to investigate. It seemed that this was true. The son of a second-rank official of the court actually used pig skin as donkey glue. If it was spread, the court's face would be no longer safe. Moreover, what should the emperor know? "

When Lord Tian heard this, he felt something was wrong and said in surprise: "Check me?"

Jiang Lang shook his head and said, "I'm just curious. Someone reported to me. Of course I have to check it out. This is also the responsibility of the Dongchang. But don't worry, this result is still mine and it has not been presented to the emperor for the imperial view!"

"What do you want?"

Lord Tian also understood that Jiang Lang must have used this matter as a powerful person, but his family actually made a fraud. If the emperor knew about it, his future would be over. If it spread, his reputation would be ruined. For people like him, reputation is more important than anything else.

"Don't object!"

Jiang Lang said his purpose lightly, and then added: "At the same time, don't make a falsification. Even if the son wants to sell the medicinal materials abroad, he still needs real ingredients!"

"Is this your purpose?"

Lord Tian was a little angry.

Jiang Lang laughed, patted Lord Tian on the shoulder, then picked up the wine glass, and the voice suddenly became louder, saying loudly: "Lord Tian, ​​then I'll ask you for the matter!"

After saying that, he raised his head and drank the wine in the glass, and turned the cup, indicating that there was no drop of wine left in the glass.

The other adults present looked at it all, not understanding what the two were whispering just now.

Lord Tian was angry, but he was helplessly caught by Jiang Lang. And the most important thing was that his son made a mistake first, and he had enough reason. He snorted coldly, picked up the cup, and said politely: "Mr. Wang, be polite, please!"

He raised his head and drank the wine in his glass.

Jiang Lang smiled slightly, abandoned Lord Tian, ​​walked around several tables, came to another table, raised his cup, smiled at another adult named Xiao on the table, "Mr. Xiao, long time no see, how are you at home?"

Lord Xiao quickly stood up and smiled and said, "I wish you good luck to Lord Wang, all the young and old in the family are still safe!"

"That's good!"

Jiang Lang nodded and smiled, leaned over, and whispered: "Yes, I heard that your brother-in-law owes a lot of taxes. Although Lord Xiao is in the Ministry of Revenue, even if he is a family member, he cannot pay less. This official should set an example!"

Lord Xiao's face changed and he immediately said, "This is definitely a rumor. Please don't believe it!"

Jiang Lang smiled slightly and said, "It's the best rumor, but...!"

Speaking of this, Jiang Lang deliberately turned into a voice, looked at Lord Xiao meaningfully, and then said, "If it weren't a rumor, I wonder if Lord Xiao intends to use the black yarn on his head as a guarantee?"

"I……!"

Lord Xiao said anxiously, but as soon as he said this, he stopped immediately. The tough guys on his face disappeared, but instead whispered: "Mr. Wang means...!"

"I have nothing to say!"

Jiang Lang smiled slightly and said, "I owe it, I think it's a way to make up for it. It's not too late. Also, the emperor plans to make up the law. This is a determination. I hope that the emperor understands the will of the holy people and does not object. How can this minister ignore the interests of the country for his own selfish interests? If the emperor knows, he will be furious."

Jiang Lang's words were something, and Lord Xiao also heard it. The so-called Long Yan was furious, on the one hand, because he opposed it, and on the other hand, he could also help his brother-in-law evade taxes. The first is fine, but there are many people who oppose it, but on the second...

Lord Xiao suddenly felt that his vest had cooled down and quickly bowed, "Reminder of Lord Xie Wang!"
Chapter completed!