At the same time, the Han family's smuggling of pig iron also caused a stir in the capital.

Although the Han family has lost its strength due to various reasons, it was still very powerful in the past, even though the officials in the capital had been purged once by Emperor Hongwen.

But there are still many officials who have inextricable ties with the Han family.

This time the Han family's matter was too big, smuggling pig iron into other countries was definitely a serious crime among serious crimes, and if you didn't do it right, you might be punished by the Nine Tribes.

Of course, the nine tribes are still a bit exaggerated, but the three tribes still have a great possibility.

And who knows whether Emperor Hongwen will use this incident to clean up the court again?

Therefore, many officials who have interacted with the Han family are a little panicked.

"The Han family is finished."

In Xiang Dong's house, Xiang Dong shook his head after receiving the news, with a hint of ridicule in his eyes.

A family like this, with a little bit of strength, can run wilder than anyone else, so it is simply a fool's errand to want to replace the Dong family as the number one family.

His Dong family has been able to pass on this legacy for so many years because of his strength, but also because he knows how to choose. When it is time to let go, he must let it go.

"The Wu family has attracted a lot of people recently. This time the emperor is investigating the smuggling of pig iron, will the Wu family also have problems?"

The Luo family also has similar practices.

This time we only target the Han family, don’t involve others. Of course, if you have the opportunity to collect other things, seal them up first and use them later.

Do you really think that with Princess Ning, the Wu family will have a promising future?

"Does our Dong family have to prepare something?"

Faced with this, how could the Wu family not take action?

In fact, it is not surprising that the Wu family would think this way. After all, Prince Ning is the eldest son of the emperor. According to the rules, his chance of inheriting the throne can be said to be more than 60%.

The aristocratic family will begin to decline gradually and will no longer be able to control the court as before.

Even though Emperor Hongwen seems to be quite good to the Dong family now, the emperor's heart is the most unpredictable and he can take back whatever he gives you at any time.

The person in charge of the Dong family in the capital was a little worried.

"I have long seen that they are a group of fools. Fortunately, my father-in-law did not put all his means on them."

In the Duke Zhen Guo's mansion, which had been closed for a long time, Duke Zhen Guo also received the news from outside, with a sneer on his lips.

These businessmen have heard some rumors a long time ago.

Dongzhou folk pig iron cannot bypass the Wu family. It is absolutely impossible to say that the Han family's pig iron smuggling does not have anything to do with the Wu family.

Dong Lianlian nodded repeatedly.

The Luo family is the largest grain merchant in Dongzhou. They not only do business all over the country, but also in foreign countries.

"Well, you can write a letter to the family. The clan leader will naturally know what to do, and the people in southern Xinjiang should also pay more attention. I always feel that a war may break out."

Some time ago, there was a big fluctuation in food and iron supplies in southern Xinjiang.

After all, salt and iron are the most important things in a country. With the collapse of the Han family, it can be said that all salt has fallen into the hands of the imperial court.

However, there are some things that they cannot say, and there is no need to say them. The most important thing is to protect themselves.

However, the news brought by Beichu did not allow Dongzhou to be in great turmoil at this time.

"Brother, this time it's the Han family, who will it be next time?"

Because once you mess with such people, they will bring you endless trouble.

As long as the Wu family can win over Prince Ning and help him in the court in the future, Prince Ning's chances will be even greater.

It was not Emperor Hongwen, nor the King of Jin, nor the Minister of Civil and Military Affairs, but Lu Yaoyao, the princess of Wanfu County who never liked to show her face.

Ever since Lu Yaoyao invented papermaking and printing, the head of the Dong family has understood it.

Beichu was not the only one who knew about the unusual movements in southern Xinjiang. Speaking of which, those doing business were the first to notice something was wrong.

The person in charge of the Dong family nodded repeatedly.

He has always been aware of this since Lu Yaoyao's rise, so he would never do anything bad against Lu Yaoyao.

He knew very well who Dongzhou should not provoke.

Therefore, the Dong family decisively began to retreat and at the same time made good friends with Lu Yaoyao at all costs.

There is no way not to worry. I think they also put pressure on Emperor Hongwen together with other aristocratic families. Although they all controlled the situation, who knows if Emperor Hongwen remembered everything.

This is unmatched by other families.

If it were at any other time, Emperor Hongwen might still give it a try. After all, if it was done well, he could directly get rid of the Wu family and take back the iron ore.

I have to say that Xiang Dong’s analysis was quite right. Before King Jin left, Emperor Hongwen warned him again and again.

However, there was no way to touch the Wu family at this time, so Emperor Hongwen could only endure it.

The destruction of the Han family is already imminent. Next, the court will definitely target the Wu family, which controls the iron ore.

And how long had the Northern Chu envoy been in Dongzhou? He met Lu Yaoyao.

Nowadays, even though Emperor Hongwen controls most of the power institutions in Dongzhou, he has no intention of touching the Dong family at all. On the contrary, he still puts great emphasis on the Dong family.

Dong Xiang pondered for a moment, shook his head and said, "I don't think so. The Wu family is not ready to move now."

Hearing this, Duke Zhenguo shook his head without much thought and said, "Beichu is also a group of idiots. It's completely useless to count on them."

The affairs of the Han family will cause quite a shock. If the Wu family is disturbed again at this time, the court may become unstable.

Southern Xinjiang is still watching with eager eyes. If the officialdom of Dongzhou is purged at this time, a careless person will cause big trouble.

"The family has already started to close down the business, so it shouldn't have much impact."

Before a war broke out in ancient countries, there were many things that needed to be prepared. From the prices and quantities of some commodities, you could more or less notice that something was wrong.

"Sir, now that the envoy from Northern Chu is here, will this be an opportunity for us?"

"Preparation is certain, but it is unlikely that we will be next."

"That's okay, at least we can have a little more time to prepare."

During the recent period, southern Xinjiang has been purchasing grain on a large scale, and they have long sensed that something is wrong.

And in the recent period, he has received a lot of gossip, and the Wu family has also made some small moves.

The next step should be iron. As long as he had these two things in hand, Emperor Hongwen could completely control Dongzhou and be able to greatly improve Dongzhou's national power.

The old butler with a stooped figure in front of him asked in a low voice.

He could almost foresee that these guys would be completely punished by Lu Yaoyao.

If you count on them at this time, if you don't protect yourself, you will be implicated, and it will be impossible to stand up.

"I have a letter here, please find a way to deliver it to me."

Duke Zhenguo's voice was so low that the butler opposite could only vaguely hear it as he hunched forward and leaned forward.
Chapter completed!