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Yu Lian followed beside the two, exuding a serene and peaceful charm.
Looking at them, Li Chengqian couldn't help but smile gently.
"Girls really do like these things."
The ease of the monstrous
He smiled, glanced at the man who had appeared beside him at some point, and said, "Tell me, how's the investigation I asked you to do?"
The man was around thirty years old.
One of its most striking features is that it is utterly unremarkable.
If you don't speak up,
Even if he's right next to you, he'd probably be hard for anyone to notice.
It was Shen Wen, one of the people in charge of Luo Wang in Northern Qi.
Shen Wen replied, "Nanjing City has 23 million mu of arable land, and at least 80% of that land is controlled by the seven major families of Nanjing City."
"The Seven Great Families?"
Li Chengqian's eyes lit up slightly; he sensed the scent of a fat sheep.
"Tell me about these seven major families."
Shen Wenlue respectfully said, "The seven major families in Nanjing are the Wang, Cai, Gao, Zhu, Gan, Li, and Deng families."
"Their business scope is extremely wide, including money lending, textiles, salt, tobacco, tea, grain and other industries."
"Among them, the Wang, Cai and Zhu families also cooperated with the Imperial Treasury."
"Moreover, all seven major families have members serving as officials in Northern Qi, ranging from seventh-rank county magistrates to third-rank vice ministers, totaling no less than a hundred people."
Li Chengqian sighed slightly upon hearing this.
"It really is a behemoth, it's truly shocking."
The accumulation of capital to such an alarming degree must have involved countless acts of bloodshed and tears.
However, this could also serve as a good start for him to take charge of Nanjing.
Making an example of someone to warn others is pointless.
If he's going to do it, he'll make an example of someone.
"Have all the agents from the Luo Wang organization arrived?"
Shen Wen said, "Apart from Yan Ri and Lord Xuan Jian, all the assassins at the Kill level or above have arrived."
Li Chengqian nodded slightly and said, "Very good. I don't care what methods you use, find out everything that these seven families have done!"
"The day I return from Northern Qi, I will hold a public trial and judge their crimes in broad daylight."
As the Crown Prince of Qing,
To make the million citizens of Nanjing City obey, a drastic measure is necessary.
These seven families possess such astonishing businesses.
In the hearts of countless people in Nanjing City, his prestige is probably even greater than that of the Qi royal family.
The heads of these seven powerful families were used to intimidate the million people of Nanjing City.
Moreover, with the departure of the seven major families...
Those millions of acres of land can then be used to bestow favors.
To ensure that the people here truly own their own land.
By employing both kindness and severity...
His prestige naturally resonates deeply with the people!
"Your subordinate will do everything in his power!"
Li Chengqian thought for a moment, "Right, arrange for people to keep a close eye on these seven families. We absolutely cannot let them escape."
"If you have any problems, you can ask General Bai for help at any time. In addition, Jing Ni will stay here and temporarily take charge of Luo Wang. Just listen to her instructions."
Shen Wengong replied respectfully, "Yes."
Li Chengqian waved for him to leave, then happily joined Fan Ruoruo and the others for a stroll.
The next morning, Li Chengqian brought Bai Qi, Wang Yangming, and You Lian with him.
They went together to the newly built Supervisory Council.
Outside the door, two guards watched Li Chengqian and his entourage.
Immediately, someone ran inside to warn others.
The other man, with a smile on his face, stepped forward and said, "This humble one greets General Bai. May I ask who this gentleman is?"
Bai Qi said, "This is His Highness the Crown Prince of my Qing Kingdom."
The man froze, looking somewhat helpless.
As an official of the State of Qi.
He truly didn't know how to face the crown prince of an enemy country.
However, noticing the hostility in Bai Qi's eyes, he immediately knelt on the ground.
Compared to integrity, life is more important.
"This humble servant greets Your Highness the Crown Prince!"
Li Chengqian ignored him and looked at the plaque above the government office. "Supervisory Office? The characters are neither beautiful nor written correctly."
The person kneeling on the ground was puzzled. Was he wrong?
Where is wrong?
Next second,
As Li Chengqian raised his hand, a streak of azure sword light suddenly shot out.
He placed two fingers on the very center of the plaque, and with a flick of his wrist, drew the three large characters "议政院" (Yizheng Yuan, meaning "Council of State") in the air.
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The brushstrokes are sharp and powerful, with strokes as strong as iron and as delicate as silver.
Wang Yangming looked at the sword intent contained in those three characters.
He couldn't help but exclaim in admiration, "Your Highness's skill in calligraphy is probably unmatched in the world today."
Inside the courtyard, Begonia Blossom, who had rushed over, heard these words.
He walked quickly to the door.
Following their gazes,
She felt as if the three large characters on the plaque were a sharp, piercing sword, causing a stinging pain between her brows.
However, when you truly see the meaning of the three characters "议政院" (Geisei-ku),
Her heart sank.
They've come here wanting to change allegiance; they're definitely up to no good!
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Li Chengqian looked Haitang Duoduo up and down.
He had always wanted to see Haitang Duoduo dressed as a village girl.
However, the last time Hai852 Tangduoduo104 was as an envoy of Northern Qi278.
It happened again at a state banquet.
Therefore, he was wearing the formal attire of a Northern Qi envoy.
Currently, Haitang Duoduo is the highest-ranking official from the Northern Qi faction within Nanjing City.
Dressed in a magnificent red gown, she was both striking and dignified.
Beneath his expressionless face lay an indescribable air of nobility, making him quite intimidating.
Li Chengqian smiled slightly and said, "Miss Duoduo, we meet again."
Suppressing a slight unease in her heart, Haitang Duoduo gently cupped her hands in greeting, "I wonder if Your Highness slept well last night? And is the food in Nanjing City to your liking?"
This seemingly ordinary question actually carries a hidden barb.
Li Chengqian smiled and said, "I'm not that pretentious. Besides, Nanjing City is indeed quite nice. I think the days ahead will be very pleasant."
This wasn't a strong declaration of sovereignty.
To Haitang Duoduo's ears, it was indeed somewhat jarring.
However, there was nothing she could do about it.
She said slowly, "I wonder what orders Your Highness has for my office?"
Li Chengqian shook his head, pointed to the plaque above, and said, "Miss Duoduo is joking. Where is there any Supervisory Council? Isn't there only this Council of State Affairs?"
Haitang Duoduo froze, gritting her teeth inwardly, wanting to curse.
This job is absolutely inhuman.
What can you ask her to do in front of a grandmaster?
For a moment, she really wanted to just quit and leave.
However, she still intends to make one last attempt.
"This Supervisory Council is an agreement reached in the Three Kingdoms Alliance, specifically for handling the affairs of Nanjing City. Even if it is to be changed, it requires the joint approval of the three kingdoms. How can Your Highness act unilaterally?"
She straightened her back, wanting to show her bravery and fearlessness.
At this moment, she couldn't help but think,
Are those loyal and upright ministers in novels and stories just like her?
Li Chengqian looked at the blooming crabapple blossoms.