Traveling to Ancient Times: My Space Contains Weapons

Chapter 992 The Ministers Impeach Old Master Chu 6

"Wait a minute, this kid seems to be up to no good!"

Combining certain events with such a long investigation, Eunuch Li immediately realized that Chu Chen was not right.

But I can't figure out what's wrong with it.

You say he's planning a rebellion, but after such a long investigation, there's no indication that he's recruiting soldiers.

Is it just for making money? What's the point of making so much money?

With the current business of Lao Liu's Chamber of Commerce, it's safe to say that he could eat his fill for eight lifetimes.

Before he was certain of the outcome, Eunuch Li dared not report to the emperor, after all, Chu Laoliu was the emperor's son-in-law, the imperial son-in-law.

He was unwilling to get involved in such royal matters, but unfortunately His Majesty gave him an investigation task, which led to all these troubles.

"Someone, come and help me to bed!"

If you can't figure something out, don't think about it; that's Li Gonggong's way of life.

So for now, let's continue resting. We'll investigate and deal with other matters later. If Chu Laoliu is really up to no good, he'll definitely slip up.

A short while later, several maids came into his room.

Then I undressed him, made his bed, and took care of him until he fell asleep obediently!

Chu Chen completely ignored those matters, including when Sanxiu went to Eunuch Li's place. He understood that what they wanted was this leaky kid.

Otherwise, how can I lead them through all that I've done?

After spending a night cuddling with Huangfu Caiyun, he took his fishing rod to the lakeside the next morning and leisurely started fishing.

Eunuch Zhou was in a terrible situation, busy receiving guests, trying to win over and acquire businesses, and taking shares. Of course, he also had to collect the money offered by the merchants.

It's painful yet joyful!

Eunuch Zhou didn't enter the palace as a child. He was a playboy before, so he had experienced everything he was supposed to. Moreover, he had three sons and two daughters in the countryside.

That's why he works so hard, all to build a family business.

For the sake of our descendants, let's give it one last shot.

A year later, the Lao Liu Chamber of Commerce had doubled in size, with most merchants from various industries joining the guild.

According to Chu Chen, it means making money together.

However, this move directly offended all the prominent families in the capital and the imperial relatives.

In just one year, the business world of Kaiyuan Kingdom gradually evolved into two factions: one side consisted of royal relatives and major aristocratic families, collectively known as the Royal Merchants.

On the other side was the Lao Liu Chamber of Commerce.

Huangfu Xiong has been extremely stressed these past few days, with so many memorials impeaching Chu Laoliu that the desk in the imperial study is overflowing.

Not only the ministers in the capital, but also the lords of various cities submitted their memorials.

It is said that Chu Laoliu is a wolf in sheep's clothing, using the Ninth Princess to seize royal interests, amass wealth, and plot a rebellion.

Although Huangfu Xiong was somewhat worried about Chu Chen's actions, he was relieved that even after so long of investigation, Eunuch Li had found no evidence against him.

"Your Majesty, if we allow Prince Consort Chu to continue down this path, it may threaten the stability of the imperial power!"

"Your Majesty, please reconsider. Chu Laoliu is a wolf in sheep's clothing and will surely attempt to rebel in order to seize the throne."

"Your Majesty, I request permission to lead an army of 30,000 to completely annihilate the Lao Liu Chamber of Commerce."

Looking at the kneeling ministers below, Huangfu Xiong shook his head helplessly.

Everyone understands the logic, but firstly, Chu Laoliu is Jiu'er's husband and a prince consort, and secondly, Kaiyuan Kingdom has always encouraged its people to engage in commerce.

Just because someone is good at business and makes money, does that mean we should kill them?

If word gets out, how can I continue to be the emperor? Wouldn't I be ridiculed by the whole world?

Besides, Chu Laoliu is not yet at a point where he can threaten me.

However, with so many ministers impeaching him, he couldn't remain indifferent; otherwise, he would be accused of protecting a member of the imperial family.

Then he said to his subordinates, "Order the Ministry of Justice to conduct a secret investigation into Chu Laoliu. Do not let the news leak out. We will discuss whether he has any intention to rebel after the investigation."

At this moment, Chu Chen, after more than a year of wealth accumulation, has reached an astonishing figure.

At this moment, he was in a secret house in the capital, sitting with Chang Shou.

"Young master, after a year of development, our Sixth Gang has grown to 300,000 men. May I ask, young master, do you wish to launch an uprising?"

"Revolt? Revolt what? Don't worry, I'm keeping you guys around for another purpose."

After listening, Chang Shou was puzzled. When Chu Chen came to him, he said he was going to do something big, but it turned out he wasn't going to start a rebellion.

He even thought he was going to challenge the imperial power and become emperor himself.

"Three hundred thousand people, all fully equipped with weapons, right?"

"Don't worry, young master, everything is ready, and they are all training in secret. Not to mention anything else, our men are well-fed and well-equipped. Even if they encounter regular soldiers, they can fight them."

Chu Chen did not continue to argue with this warmonger.

The purpose of maintaining these 300,000 people is simply to protect the Lao Liu Chamber of Commerce from Huangfu Xiong's army's encirclement and suppression, and to provide a guarantee for the people in the Lao Liu Chamber of Commerce.

He had a feeling that Huangfu Xiong would probably make his move against him soon.

"The sole purpose of this group is to protect the people of the Sixth Chamber of Commerce. This is your mission. We are too great, so great that even the imperial power is wary of us. Do you understand what I mean?"

Chang Shou understood: "Young Master means that the imperial power does not allow the existence of the Sixth Chamber of Commerce."

"Hehe, think about it, who are the people in the Sixth Chamber of Commerce?"

"Ordinary people, merchants, and scholars!"

"So what does this group represent?"

After Chu Chen's reminder, Chang Shou immediately understood: "Damn it, they just don't want us ordinary people to live a prosperous life."

Seeing Chang Shou's anger, Chu Chen didn't say anything, but instead said, "Take me to visit the nearest brothers, I want to see your spirits and morale."

Upon hearing that Chu Chen was going to visit his brothers, Chang Shou immediately suppressed his anger and stood up, saying, "Please, young master."

After saying that, the two left the house and boarded Changshou's carriage, heading towards the outskirts of the capital.

Inside the carriage, Chu Chen lifted the curtain and looked at the unhurried carriage behind him, a barely perceptible smile appearing on his lips.

They've arrived so quickly. As expected, imperial power can't afford to make you too wealthy.

Has the harvest begun?

Then let's give it a try and see how this imperial power will treat itself.

About half an hour later, the two passed through a forest and arrived at a place surrounded by mountains.

There is only one road leading inside, and there are guards in the dark outside. Although they are dressed in the clothes of ordinary people, it is obvious to anyone with eyes that they are not ordinary people.

"Alright, let's park here and walk in!"

Upon arriving at the mountain pass, Chu Chen ordered the carriage to stop, and then led Chang Shou inside.