Chapter 177 Life or death
As Hu Weiyong spoke, a look of resentment appeared on his face.

But when Li Shanchang heard this, he was shocked.

"Mr. Li, Mr. Li..."

Li Shanchang looked at Hu Weiyong with a complicated look: "What else did you do? How many things did you hide from me?"

Speaking of this, Li Shanchang couldn't help but burst into tears.

He murmured, "How many things did my good-for-nothing brother Li Cunyi do with you in private..."

Li Shanchang had to come.

When he knew that the servants around him had their own opinions, and even knew that his brother Li Cunyi had a relationship with Hu Weiyong that was so deep that he could not imagine, he knew it clearly...

The Li family has been completely tied to Hu Weiyong.

Li Shanchang was already in his twilight years, with one foot on the coffin. He watched Hu Weiyong run like a wild horse, taking many of his relatives, students and old friends with him, and rushing towards the abyss like a madman.

Li Shanchang stamped his feet and said, "What on earth do you want? Can't even the Right Prime Minister be content?"

At this time, Hu Weiyong calmed down. He used to admire Li Shanchang very much, but now, he felt indescribable.

At this moment, he saw a kind of stale cowardice in this man who once made him look up to him.

Hu Weiyong had no expression on his face and said softly, "Since you are the right prime minister, why don't you aspire to be the left prime minister?"

Hearing this, Li Shanchang shuddered.

He was not surprised that Hu Weiyong had the ambition to be promoted to the position of Left Prime Minister.

But if we continue to understand this sentence, then it means... If you become the left prime minister in the future, why not aspire to the throne?

Hu Weiyong looked at Li Shanchang steadily, grabbed Li Shanchang's arm, and said, "Mr. Li...the Li family will always be rich and prosperous in the future."

Li Shanchang's face had completely fallen and he couldn't help but sneer.

Stay rich forever?

Li Shanchang was the most meritorious official and was granted the title of Duke of Korea, which was hereditary. Shouldn't he be able to maintain his wealth and honor forever?
But why should you put your head on your belt and follow a mere Hu Weiyong like you to fight for the so-called eternal wealth and honor?

His face was extremely ugly. His body was originally weak, but now he had the strength to flick his sleeves and shake off Hu Weiyong's hand. Then he said, "I only want to ask you one thing. How many things have you not washed clean? The Chunhe Palace Qianhu Office... has already started a thorough investigation. How dare you speak so arrogantly now?"

Listening to Li Shanchang's angry words, Hu Weiyong smiled and said complacently: "Don't worry, Lord Li, Deng Qianqiu... can't do anything to me. Even if I am a criminal at home, I have been careful in these years and there is no clue. If Deng Qianqiu wants to trace me, he... is still young."

Li Shanchang looked at him silently for a while, and then his expression finally eased a little, and he murmured: "It's good that there is nothing, it's good that there is nothing..."

His voice was trembling, as if he had been frightened.

On this point, Li Shanchang believed Hu Weiyong.

Hu Weiyong was admired and promoted by me because he had his own strengths. He was very good at disguising himself and was very careful in his actions. Since he said that there was no evidence of guilt, then... there shouldn't be any big problems.

Li Shanchang exhaled a breath of foul air from his mouth, and then said: "You go home and reflect on your mistakes."

Hu Weiyong wanted to say something else.

Li Shanchang waved his hand, slightly turned his eyes away, but no longer looked at him, and said, "Don't say anything more, don't say anything more, I don't want to hear those words of yours, and I dare not hear them. Just for the sake of our old friendship, from now on... let me... rest in peace."

Hu Weiyong pursed his lips and said nothing more.

Returned to the Hu family.

Several stewards were already coming towards us.

Hu Weiyong strode with his head held high, his hands behind his back, and said, "These few days, the door has been closed tightly, no visitors are allowed, and outsiders... just tell them that I am confined to reflect on my mistakes. Oh, Hu San, you spread some news, go there in person, and tell them... that I want to kill Deng Qianqiu..."

"Also... there will be some movement on the southeast coast."

"My Ming Dynasty has been peaceful and harmonious for so many years... It's rare that there are no disasters or troubles. I just don't know... Will there be any natural or man-made disasters?"

"Yes Yes……"

Everyone agreed.

Hu Weiyong sighed, "Li Cunyi... should make some trouble these days. Don't let him sit idle all the time. On weekdays... he has received so many benefits. There is no reason to take benefits for nothing in this world."

"By the way, what's that noise in the north?"

Hu Weiyong was calm and composed, as if he had already made up his mind.

I have finished explaining.

He couldn't help but sneer: "Without Zhu Yuanzhang, the emperor can be named Li or Wang. But without me, Hu Weiyong..."

Then he walked into the study. At this time, a scholar came in and saluted Hu Weiyong: "Mr. Hu... I heard that..."

Hu Weiyong looked up at the scholar and asked, "Why, are you panicking?"

The scholar hurriedly said, "No, no, it's just that this time it was an extraordinary event, it was indeed unexpected."

Hu Weiyong smiled and said, "On weekdays, everyone gets a share of the profits from me. I have prepared a big pot with delicious meat in it and good wine on the side. Everyone enjoys the delicious food and wine."

After a pause, Hu Weiyong continued, "It's good that we've experienced this now. It also teaches everyone that if you eat this meat, you will get beaten someday. If you don't want to get beaten in the future, you have to hold on tighter. If something happens to me, they will all suffer as well."

The scholar nodded and continued, "As the saying goes, misfortune often follows blessing, and blessing often follows misfortune. This is generally how things work in the world. But Mr. Hu...what are you going to do next?"

Hu Weiyong narrowed his eyes slightly, and at this moment his eyes showed a bit of cruelty, and said: "Since we have openly turned against each other, then as long as Deng Qianqiu stays in this world, who in this world will be afraid of me?"

The scholar frowned and said with some worry: "Your Majesty has a new respect for this boy after all, not to mention now... he is an imperial envoy and is investigating Mr. Hu..."

Hu Weiyong sneered and said, "Then sharpen your knife. This is a good opportunity for me to sharpen my knife while I am facing the wall and thinking about my mistakes. Then... I will teach this kid a lesson. As for this imperial envoy... he wants to investigate me, haha... let him investigate, he can do it."

As he said this, he looked at the scholar with a smile and said, "Do one thing for me, which is to keep a close eye on him. I want to see how capable he is."

The scholar said, "Yes."

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Deng Qianqiu has returned to the Qianhu Suo.

Soon, the pacification officer Wen Yuanji, centurion Niu Shisan and others had gathered together.

Everyone had made contributions this time. Deng Qianqiu said immediately: "All the lieutenants who followed me to arrest people this time will be promoted to regular positions. I have promised this before. The injured will all be compensated, and the disabled will be given an easy job in this Qianhu Office and receive double salary."

"Yes."

Deng Qianqiu said: "In addition, I have been ordered to continue investigating the case of Hu Weiyong. This case is of great importance and is of great importance. Everyone in the Qianhu Division must be alert."

Wen Yuanji's heart skipped a beat. In fact, he was frightened when Deng Qianqiu led people to besiege the Marquis' Mansion. Now... well, the investigation has directly traced back to the Right Prime Minister.

That Hu Weiyong...

Wen Yuanji could not help but say: "Captain, I think it's enough. This Hu Gong..."

Deng Qianqiu glared at him fiercely and said, "Why, are you afraid of offending people?"

Wen Yuanji said: "This..."

Deng Qianqiu said disapprovingly: "Speaking of offending someone, I have already offended him a long time ago. Hu Weiyong has already regarded me as a thorn in his side. As for what he thinks of you, I don't know."

Wen Yuanji's face changed slightly, and he could not help but said painfully: "I understand."

"It's good that you understand." Deng Qianqiu said, "I'm afraid you don't understand. Even now, you still want to live in disgrace. What do you think of Qianhu Suo? Do you really think it's a place where you can eat and earn a salary to support your family? Once you enter here, you will be a person here in life and a ghost here in death."

Wen Yuanji perked up: "We must investigate thoroughly. This Hu Weiyong... I have no sympathy with him. However, this Hu Weiyong is not easy to deal with. I wonder if the captain has any good ideas?"

Deng Qianqiu smiled and said, "I'll name some people, and you can start with them."

After that, Deng Qianqiu said: "Li Cunyi..."

When Wen Yuanji heard the name Li Cunyi, his face suddenly changed and his whole body began to tremble. This person... is the brother of Li Shanchang, Duke of Korea. He is currently the Minister of the Imperial Household Department and one of the Nine Ministers.

Deng Qianqiu continued: "Tang Shengzong."

Wen Yuanji was so scared that he was pissing himself. This Tang Shengzong was also a marquis and now the deputy governor of the Five Military Commandery. He was a big shot who held military power.

"Zhao Yong..."

Wen Yuanji felt like he was about to faint. This Zhao Yong was more terrifying than the previous two. He followed Chang Yuchun to the north to chase the Yuan Emperor. Later, he attacked Qingyang and Yingchang with Li Wenzhong. He had the greatest merit, but because he secretly took slaves in Yingchang, he was not allowed to be granted the title of Duke, so he was granted the title of Nanxiong Marquis.

Not only that, this person is now the deputy secretary of the Zhanshi Mansion. He is obviously appointed by the emperor and is a key figure who will assist the prince in the future.

Deng Qianqiu called out the names of dishes one after another as if he was announcing the names of dishes.

All of these people were granted titles and appointed as prime ministers, and each of them not only held high positions and had great power, but also had relatives and friends all over the country and outside the court. Any one of them would be a well-known figure.

Wen Yuanji asked, "Captain Deng, should we narrow the scope a little?"

Deng Qianqiu asked: "Why, you don't dare to check?"

Wen Yuanji said honestly: "Yes, I really don't dare."

Deng Qianqiu smiled and said, "Our Qianhu Division is responsible for this matter. How can we dare or not? Don't worry, just do your job well. I'm here for you."

(End of this chapter)