Young Master Xiao had red lips and white teeth, and looked somewhat like a boy and a girl. He was extremely handsome, but he would cover his mouth and cough from time to time, and his brows were furrowed like a "川" shape. It was obvious at a glance that he was not in good health.
When he said this, he couldn't help coughing a few times. His expression was calm and he was not angry, but for some reason, it made people feel pressured for no reason.
Master Bai Qi followed Master Xiao and turned in a different direction. He hesitated for a moment before suddenly lifting his robe and kneeling down, kowtowed firmly: "It is my fault that I did not do my job well. Master, please calm down."
"Why should I be angry?" Master Xiao nonchalantly took the handkerchief handed over by the maid and wiped his hands, showing no interest: "You know very well in your hearts what my identity is. I am just lingering on. If my identity is exposed, can I still be my master here? I have been eaten to the bone and there is nothing left. I can still stand here, but it is all because of your hard work. Not to mention burning those ships, even if there is a bigger mistake, it is only your hard work that is destroyed. What does it have to do with me?"
These words were really heartbreaking. Qin Feng had expected that it would be difficult to get through Young Master Xiao, but he didn't expect Young Master Xiao to speak like this.
It is impossible to refute and every word is heart-wrenching.
He went to see Mr. Bai Qi with some concern.
Master Bai Qi's back collapsed, and he admitted his fault with a bit of panic in his voice: "Master, you said that, I am ashamed! This is all my fault. It's because I didn't know people well and didn't do my job well that I made mistakes one after another. Master, you can beat me or scold me, but please don't talk to me like that. It really makes me embarrassed!"
Young Master Xiao sat in the chair and stared at him intently. After a while, he snorted and his tone finally softened a bit: "Get up."
He watched Master Bai Qi get up and asked him in a deep voice, "What's going on?"
Mr. Bai Qi told the whole story.
Master Xiao's brows furrowed even more tightly. When Master Bai Qi finished speaking, he sneered, "So, burning these ships is not the end yet, it's just the beginning?"
Who is Shen Hai? How could he not know
The two sides have been cooperating over the years, and because of the convenience provided by Shen Hai at sea, they have been able to accumulate a lot of wealth and gradually grow to where they are today. If they fall out with Shen Hai, the consequences will be disastrous.
Master Bai Qi responded in an obscure voice: "I tried my best to lobby Boss Ma and he promised to give an explanation. This matter has come to a temporary end."
Otherwise, Shen Hai's revenge would probably follow immediately, making it difficult for people to cope with it.
Young Master Xiao laughed in anger: "If that's the case, what can Master Qi do? You know, Shen Hai is a vindictive person. After such a big incident, it's useless to keep him calm for the time being. The key lies in whether he is satisfied with the explanation given to him in the future."
But how easy is it to satisfy Shen Hai
The one who died was a lively daughter, not a cat or a dog. Is it possible to resurrect Shen Yao Niang and give her back to him
Master Bai Qi also saw the deep meaning in Master Xiao's words. Fortunately, he had already thought of a solution in his mind, so he would not be too embarrassed. He thought silently in his heart for a moment, then lowered his eyes and said calmly: "For now, the only solution is to cut off the arm of a hero."
Young Master Xiao raised his eyebrows and looked at him: "How do you do this?"
What has happened has already happened, and it will be useless to pursue it further. Young Master Xiao has always been a pragmatic person.
Master Bai Qi also breathed a sigh of relief in his heart, and no longer concealed it. He looked up at him and said without hesitation: "Forgive me for being frank, but I'm afraid that Shen Hai's anger this time cannot be resolved by ordinary responses. Xu Fengqing, I'm afraid we can't keep him here."
Can't stay.
When Mr. Bai Qi went to meet Boss Ma yesterday, he had already made up his mind.
How difficult is it for them to get to where they are today
From Qi Yunxi to Xu Shun, Duke Chengguo, and Fenyang Palace, it took them decades of time and all the wealth they got from the previous dynasty.
However, after so many years of accumulation and planning, it all collapsed within just two or three years.
They can't stand another blow.
If I fall out with Shen Hai, the consequences will be unimaginable.
Young Master Xiao's eyes fell on the pot of chrysanthemums. In the sunlight, the chrysanthemums were particularly dazzling and beautiful.
Then he withdrew his gaze and hummed quietly.
This is what it means by tacit consent. After getting his permission, Mr. Bai Qi finally let go of the anger in his heart.
After finishing talking about this matter, Master Xiao asked about the situation in the capital: "How are things going in the capital? Is it going smoothly?"
Master Bai Qi shook his head and did not lie: "Although we helped Yang Canzhi up in an emergency, this Yang Canzhi... is not so easy to control. We have been working hard. This old fox wants to turn his face and disown us after he gets to the top, but things are not that simple. We are thinking about teaching him a lesson."
Xu Shun was not obedient and willing to work hard at the beginning, but after a period of soft and hard tactics, he still bowed his head and obeyed? These people just have to praise him while holding the handle.
Young Master Xiao smiled with a hint of sarcasm: "Hurry up, the court is calling for reopening the maritime ban more and more loudly, so don't really open it."
If it really opens, all their current advantages will be gone.
The licenses to go out to sea are in the hands of the government, and the ships going out to sea are controlled by the government and have to pay taxes to the government. As a result, the profits from smuggling have been much smaller. Not only will the profits be diluted, but now that maritime business has become legal, I am afraid that more and more powerful forces will come to get a piece of the pie.
It's easy to get chaotic when there are too many people.
Ultimately, the decision-making power on this matter lies with the cabinet.
In the past, Xu Shun kept this matter under wraps and never allowed anyone to mention it.
But now that someone else has taken office, naturally some people have set their eyes on the fat piece of meat in the southeast and are unwilling to let go.
I'm afraid the emperor thinks so too.
Bai Qiye agreed and promised solemnly: "Don't worry, young master. I will do this after I go back. We pushed him up. If he really turns against us, he will not have a good ending. There is no rush for this matter. In addition, we have already sent the news to Mu Tong in Yunnan. No matter how capable Xiao Heng is, it will be difficult for him to fight against the local tyrants, not to mention that the Yunnan general is our man."
Xiao Heng had a headache with internal and external troubles, not to mention Mu Tong's cunning personality.
Speaking of Xiao Heng, the smile on Young Master Xiao's lips deepened a little. He looked at Master Bai Qi meaningfully and hummed.
Master Bai Qi was able to finally clear up the matter with Master Xiao, and heaved a sigh of relief before turning around and leaving.