Entering Beijing

"One more thing, I wonder if Prime Minister Gao has any definite news."

Dong Zixiu, the head of the Dong family's capital city, suddenly spoke.

Hearing this, the heads of the three families who came with him all showed doubts.

Regarding papermaking and printing, there is currently no news outside. He would know that it was Concubine Dong Guifei who sent the message.

In fact, he didn't really believe it in his heart. He knew very well how complicated the papermaking process was, and he was confident that if he didn't get his family's true inheritance, no one would be able to do it.

As for printing, he believed it might be possible.

After all, engraving and printing is not a secret. Many people can do it, but the cost is relatively high. The Dong family can monopolize more than 70% of the world's books, relying on the accumulation of inheritance over many years.

Even if the royal family wants to replace them, it cannot do so easily.

"I have also heard the truth, but whether it is true or not, the truth is not yet certain."

"However, it may not be without reason."

Hearing this, Dong Zixiu was silent for a moment, nodded slowly, then stood up and cupped his hands towards Gao Yanming.

"In that case, I'll take my leave first."

Dong Zixiu quickly turned around and left.

The three people who came with him were a little confused.

"Gao Xiang, you guys"

Just as Han Jingcong was about to ask, Gao Yanming opposite him waved his hand.

"Just leave this matter to the Dong family."

The three of them immediately stopped asking questions.

"Xiang Gao, I also have something I want to ask."

Luo Shanping, the person in charge of the Guanbei Luo family in the capital, suddenly spoke.

Gao Yanming nodded, and Luo Shanping immediately said what he wanted to ask.

The Luo family in Guanbei is a relatively special family. They are among the four major families. The age of their inheritance is far from comparable to that of the other three families.

But the strength should not be underestimated. After all, in just a few decades, he could advance rapidly and surpass many aristocratic families to become one of the top four. This ability is extraordinary.

Each of the four top families controls a business that is enough to shake up Dongzhou's business.

The Han family mentioned earlier controls the salt industry, and the Dong family controls the books and most of the scholars. However, the Luo family is the largest grain merchant in Dongzhou, and the grain they handle every year accounts for half of Dongzhou's total output.

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In addition to the above three families, there is also the Jidong Wu family, which controls 40% of the world's iron ore and the leading iron smelting technology.

I have to say that judging from what these four families have in their hands, the Dongzhou Royal Family is really a failure.

No wonder Emperor Hongwen always wanted to get rid of them.

How can the royal family, the lord of Dongzhou, feel at ease when the most basic and important life of a country is in the hands of others?

As Luo Shanping finished speaking, Gao Xiang thought for a moment.

"The Lu family cannot move for the time being, at least not publicly."

As the largest grain merchant, the Luo family's business is not only grain, but also wine.

The strong liquor that the Lu family, the Wen family, and the Grand Princess Mansion worked together to create had a great impact on their families.

However, in just one or two months, they lost almost 80% of the wine market in the capital.

If this continues, I'm afraid that the Luo family will no longer have a foothold in the liquor industry here in the capital.

In fact, once this spirit expands outward, their family's wine industry across the country and even abroad will be devastated.

"However, with the strength of the Luo family, it is not difficult to cause some trouble for them secretly."

Of course Luo Shanping knew this, but if it was just one Lu family, they would have killed it long ago.

But there are also the Wen family and the eldest princess's mansion, so it's a bit difficult to handle.

He came here today, partly because of the wheat matter, and partly because of the wine business.

I want to ask Gao Yanming for a solution.

But now it seems that Gao Yanming has no intention of interfering and just lets them do things secretly.

There were no practical suggestions at all, which made Luo Shanping a little unhappy.

The four major aristocratic families want to join forces, and Gao Yanming has taken advantage of them from the Luo family in recent years.

As if aware of his displeasure, Gao Yanming smiled softly.

"His Majesty's attitude in the past two years is not a secret. You are also well aware of this food crisis."

"If we go to make trouble at this time, it will undoubtedly give us excuses."

Hearing him say this, Luo Shanping felt slightly better.

"However, since you asked me to open this door, I will definitely show you a way."

"The eldest princess's residence contains not only Her Highness the Princess, but also the Prince Consort and the Lin family."

Luo Shanping's eyes suddenly lit up.

Yes, the Lu family has the support of the Wen family and the eldest princess's house, and with Emperor Hongwen's current attitude, they really cannot take the initiative to target the Lu family.

But what if they have internal problems? Then they can't be blamed.

The profits from the wine industry are so huge that some people will always be tempted.

"Thank you, Prime Minister Gao, for your advice."

Luo Shanping cupped his hands and thanked him.

"Why do Yaoyao have time to visit grandpa today?"

At the Lu family's house in the capital, Lu Yaoyao came over early in the morning.

Today is the Great Court Meeting. According to what Wen Songtao said yesterday, His Majesty has received the news from Jinyang. Today's Great Court Meeting must be the best time to take action.

She returned to the capital today. In addition to visiting the old man, she also wanted to see what would happen to the Gao family this time.

"I haven't come to visit my grandpa for many days. Are you still used to it?"

"It's good. I know you're busy. Yesterday I heard from your uncle that you had another big move."

Having said this, Mr. Lu paused and said, "Yao Yao, grandpa has something to say to you."

"Well, just keep talking, Yaoyao, listen."

She could probably guess what the old man was going to say.

The commotion she made this time is quite big. Once it is fully exposed, it will definitely offend countless aristocratic families.

There are also these four top families in it.

"What you did this time is very unwise. We are not the ones to mess with aristocratic families."

When Mr. Lu said this, there was no blame in his tone, but only worry.

"I know, but sooner or later there will be a day like this."

Hearing this, Mr. Lu fell silent. Of course he knew that such a day would come sooner or later. After all, with the Gao family here, it was only a matter of time before he turned against the wealthy family.

But he didn't expect Lu Yaoyao to move so fast.

"What are my ancestors worried about?"

"Although the aristocratic family is powerful, it is not unshakable."

She has never paid much attention to the wealthy families. As for the things they have in their hands, she can make better ones every minute if she wants.

It is no exaggeration to say that if she exerts all her strength, she can dig out the roots of the great families in the shortest three years and the longest five years.

If you don't do it, you are just worried that in the process, the aristocratic family will target the Lu family.
Chapter completed!