Chapter 6, a street was lined for those who bribed Luo

Li Shimin came to his senses and said, "I belong to a small family, and I never expected to encounter members of the Wang family here. By the way, Brother Wang, are these people here to present gifts to the governor?"

Wang Bo nodded with a bitter smile, saying, "Indeed, the ice silkworm silk is only sold here, and if one wishes to make silk stockings, only here can one find someone to teach it. Not to mention our Wang family, even the Cui family from Qinghe, the Wang family from Langya, the Yang family from Hongnong, and the Xiao family from Lanling all have to come here to seek out Governor Luo."

Soon, the time arrived at the morning of the second day. Li Shimin, accompanied by a hundred riders, went out to gather evidence against Luotong, while Li Shimin, who had not slept a wink all night, stood in the inn with dark circles under his eyes, waiting.

He appointed Luo Tong as the governor here for training purposes, not to allow Luo Tong to come here to collect gifts

Upon hearing this, Li Shimin's eyes widened in surprise

What does this indicate

He wants the blood jade, and Luo Tong also wants to take care of it

No, the source of Luotong's goods is from the Western Regions, and Luotong is colluding with foreign countries

Li Shimin was very perplexed

Although Cheng Yaojin is somewhat foolish, he is aware that Luo Tong's ostentatious collection of wealth has provoked the emperor's murderous intent

To obtain authorization, one must present gifts to Luotong, and even the annual income from the publications must be shared with Luotong. This is simply a way to earn money while lying down

"Brother? Brother?" Wang Bo, seeing that Li Shimin remained silent, waved his hand in front of him a couple of times.

Upon thinking of how much wealth Lu Tong might have received, Li Shimin felt a surge of anger rising to his head

"My lord, shall we first inquire about the situation?" Cheng Yaojin said cautiously

At this point, the man seemed to recall something, glanced at Li Shimin, and then said, "I have yet to introduce myself; I am Wang Bo from the Wang family of Taiyuan. May I ask where you are from, my friend?"

Moments later, a drowsy Cheng Yaojin followed Li Shimin and others to the Luo residence

Moreover, Luotong also accepted these gifts

Upon hearing this, Li Shimin's expression changed dramatically

Having been by Li Shimin's side for so long, Cheng Yaojin was well aware of Li Shimin's character; he was not a benevolent man. If there was any disagreement, he could truly resort to killing.

In response to Your Majesty, today, for reasons unknown, many people have sent gifts to Luo Tong, and the Luo residence has accepted all these gifts without exception

As the Emperor of the Tang Dynasty, tonight has been utterly humiliating. Not only was I unable to pay the dancer, but I also nearly faced a beating. In the end, I had no choice but to leave my jade pendant as collateral, or I would have been taken away as a slave.

In order to preserve Luotong, Cheng Yaojin could only first stabilize Li Shimin's emotions

Investigate, and you must continue to investigate!

The man turned his head to glance at Li Shimin and noticed that the clothes he was wearing were made of fine fabric. A look of realization appeared on the man's face: "You have come here for the fabric and silk stockings, haven't you"

How many gifts has this guy actually received

Subsequently, Li Shimin reached out and patted the shoulder of a man in blue brocade in front of him: "Brother, how long have you been waiting here?"

That scoundrel, Luo Tong, must be dealt with

If Luo Tong merely embezzled some money, he could spare his life for the sake of Luo Cheng

The Luo residence is located south of Huai Prefecture City, covering an area of at least 30 acres. In front of the residence, there is a wide main road, which is laid with a layer of red carpet

At this moment, there are many people queuing on this main road, extending directly from the gate of the Luo residence to the farthest street, with the entire street filled with people

As for Si, he has indeed experienced it and found it quite remarkable. No wonder the families and scholars are eager to seek authorization from Luo Tong.

Li Shimin looked at the scene before him with disbelief, hardly able to believe his own eyes

Li Shimin's face darkened in an instant

Luotong has actually monopolized ice silk

This indicates that Luotong is to do work for these people, to provide convenience for them

I cannot sleep

It is important to note that this ice silk is not available here in the Tang Dynasty; only the Western Regions have a substantial supply. If Luotong can monopolize the supply, does that not imply a connection between Luotong and the Western Regions

At this moment, he is very disappointed

Are these people all here to present gifts to Luo Tong

Cheng Yaojin let out a sigh: "I will go ask right away"

Speaking, Wang Bo pointed to the five large boxes carried by the servants beside him: "Do you see this? This time, in order to obtain the authorization from the Lord of the Inspectorate, my Wang family has specially offered ten thousand taels of gold, and we are also prepared to give the Lord of the Inspectorate a thirty percent share of the profits from our sales each year"

Li Shimin took a deep breath, suppressing the killing intent and anger within him: "Alright, I too wish to know why he dares to be so arrogant"

Thinking of this, Li Shimin glanced at the long line: "Are these people all here for ice silkworm silk and silk stockings?"

Hearing this, Li Shimin let out a cold laugh: "Well, you, Luo Tong, actually embezzled funds. I have finally caught you in the act! Go summon Duke Su Guo; I want to personally witness how others present gifts to Luo Tong."

However, less than half an hour after the Hundred Riders had set out, they returned to report: "Your Majesty, there is news!"

The Wang family of Taiyuan is indeed a prominent family; even the other party came to present gifts to Luo Tong

Shame, this is a disgrace

No need, I will go myself!" Li Shimin snorted coldly and walked straight to the end of the line

If Luotong colludes with people from other countries, he will definitely not spare Luotong

Does this count as bribery

It seems that it doesn't count

Li Shimin's eyes lit up: "Have you found the evidence of Luo Tong's crime?"

At this thought, Li Shimin's expression darkened.

If it were not for the fact that Luo Cheng had died in battle for the country, he would have even considered directly ordering the Hundred Riders to kill Luo Tong

Wang Bo sighed, "Indeed, ever since the silk stockings emerged, this governor has monopolized the production of silk stockings made from ice silkworm silk. Moreover, if other families wish to sell silk stockings, they must obtain his authorization first"

At this thought, Li Shimin's expression darkened

Li Shimin frowned; Luo Tong's actions at https://www.hetushu.com completely interfere with the fabric market, yet it seems there is nothing he can do about it

In principle, the Wang family possesses substantial financial resources and can produce fabric on their own, making it entirely unnecessary for them to come here to seek out Luo Tong

For an entire night, Li Shimin tossed and turned, unable to sleep

These individuals give gifts purely as part of the business practices, which have no relation to the political arena

Li Shimin's lips twitched

However, stockings were invented by Luotong, so it seems reasonable for him to do so

After a pause, Wang Bo's face revealed a hint of anticipation: "However, speaking of which, that silk stocking is indeed quite good. Everyone who has used it speaks highly of it, regardless of gender, and it is very popular. Moreover, this item is a consumable; it wears out after one or two uses, and once it is damaged, it needs to be repurchased. The daily sales volume is substantial"

Sighing, the man said, "To be honest, I have been waiting here since the hour of the rabbit. I did not expect others to arrive even earlier than I. However, if I can obtain the authorization from the governor, I will be able to return and sell the cloth and silk stockings produced in Huaizhou. Waiting during this time will have been worthwhile."

Among these individuals, some are holding antiques, some are carrying calligraphy and paintings, and others have servants carrying boxes. Each time the procession moves, the boxes emit a clattering sound, and those with knowledge can immediately discern that they contain gold