Although Longxi, although this place name is no longer on the map of later generations, it is quite famous in history. Longxi County was built in the sixth year of Datong, Nanliang. By the Sui Dynasty, it had become the economic and cultural center in southwestern Fujian. Its history is even longer than that of Zhangzhou, and Zhangzhou Prefecture was built in Longxi County.

The Chen family of Longxi was not an extraordinary family of officials and gentry. However, since the beginning of Jiajing, the Chen family of Longxi emerged and became one of the most famous families in the entire Zhangzhou Prefecture and even Zhejiang and Fujian provinces.

The reason for this is because of the sea ban. Because the imperial court implemented the sea ban, merchants on the southeast coast were eager to seek official protection to smuggle and make a lot of money. The Chen family of Longxi happened to follow the trend and became a protective umbrella for Southeast merchants, thus making huge profits and becoming a famous maritime business family in Zhejiang and Fujian provinces.

From a development perspective, the Chen family in Longxi did nothing wrong. Although they were for personal gain, they also drove the economic development of Zhejiang and Fujian provinces in disguise. Therefore, the Chen family in Longxi is surrounded by many people in Zhejiang and Fujian provinces, including local tyrants and gentry and lower-level merchants. Because of this, they can be rampant in Zhejiang and Fujian provinces.

However, during this period, the Chen family in Longxi seemed to be in big trouble. The arrogant Chen family members who were usually outside were all staying at home and didn't even dare to leave the door. The Chen family in Longxi, the manager and the shopkeeper were all gone, as if they had disappeared. What's going on?

That morning, a large area of ​​Ming army suddenly appeared outside the Zhangzhou Prefecture City. Before the major yamen in the city understood what was going on, the Ming army soldiers outside the city rushed into the city and surrounded the huge Chen family mansion tightly.

At this time, the prefectural government office and the county government office received a notice that the Zhejiang Governor Yang Cong came to handle the case, and all local officials were not allowed to act rashly.

This Governor General did not deal with people from the maritime merchants. People in the officialdom of Zhejiang and Fujian provinces knew this. However, they did not expect that the Governor General would dare to attack Chen Shi directly!

What a joke?

The Chen family in Longxi is a wealthy family of maritime merchants and officials. They have terrifying forces in both local and courts. They are trying to kill them!

Of course, Yang Cong was not seeking death. If he had no conclusive evidence, he would not dare to surround the Longxi Chen family's mansion so much. After all, it is still the best these days. Public is public and private is private. If he doesn't deal with the Longxi Chen family, he cannot use the Ming army to retaliate. Since he dares to come, there is naturally a reason.

The Chen family in Longxi can be said to be a typical nouveau riche. Over the years, I don’t know how much profit they have gained from maritime smuggling business. A mansion was built even larger than an ordinary royal mansion, and it covers an area of ​​less than one or two thousand acres.

Yang Cong stood in front of the gate of the Chen Mansion by horse. Looking at the magnificent plaque of the Chen family and the two huge stone lion statues at the door, he couldn't help but sneer with disdain on his face.

"Hmph, Longxi Chen family, what a big show."

Without thinking, he immediately pointed to the door of the Chen Mansion and said aloud: "Go up, knock the door open."

Damn, you don’t ask if someone opens the door or not, just order someone to hit him. Is there something wrong or what’s wrong?

Of course he had nothing to do with it. He just wanted to take the opportunity to make the momentum bigger and kill the maritime merchants' majesty.

This guy, the Ming army soldiers surrounding the Chen family's mansion, had somewhere to get a log that was more than one foot thick, and carried it to the Chen family's gate.

There was a loud "dong" sound, and the door of Chen Mansion was not knocked open, but the sound spread throughout Zhangzhou Mansion City.

The soldiers carrying logs rang and showed no sign of stopping after they had hit them. They skillfully carried the logs and retreated dozens of steps. They were about to continue rushing up to hit the door, but the side door of the Chen family's mansion suddenly opened. An old man in his fifties rushed out with a group of servants and roared, "Slow up, what are you doing? Are there any other kingly laws?"

King's Law?

Of course there is.

Yang Cong raised his hand and signaled the soldiers who hit the door to stop. Then he said loudly: "I suspect that your Chen family has secretly kept the imperial criminals, so why don't you hand it over to me quickly, otherwise, I will not be polite."

Damn, what do you mean by being polite?

You ordered someone to bump into the door, would you still be polite?

Also, what are the criminals who secretly hide the imperial court? You said that you are a personal name. You are so inexplicably bringing people to you. What if you are bullying the Chen family?

The old man pointed at Yang Cong in anger and shouted: "Who are you? Are you not afraid of the court's pursuit of such a reckless act?"

Yang Cong said seriously: "I am the governor of Zhejiang, Yang Cong, and I will come to the southeast to clear out pirates and Japanese pirates according to the emperor's edict. Now, I suspect that someone in Chen's house has an affair with Japanese pirates. If you know the truth, I will quickly hand over the thief who has affair with Japanese pirates."

It turned out that this guy was Yang Cong. No wonder he looked familiar. The old man was stunned for a moment, then bowed and said, "It turned out that he was the Governor General. If he had misfortune, he would be welcomed. Forgive him for his crimes, forgive him for his crimes."

Yang Cong was originally here to slap in the face, so he would not greet this guy. He said coldly: "Who are you? Why is your intention to block my official's way?"

I!

I, Sani Nai Jila!

When did I block your way?

There is no way, they are officials, and they are big officials, and they are super large officials. Although the Chen family in Longxi is not necessarily afraid, they cannot be offended on the surface.

The old man breathed secretly, suppressed the anger in his heart, and then bowed respectfully, "Little Man Chen Jiudao, see the Governor."

Upon hearing this, Yang Cong said coldly: "Chen Jiudao? Chen Jiudao, the chief manager of the Chen family in Longxi?"

Upon hearing this, Chen Jiudao could only reply honestly: "It's a villain."

very good!

Yang Cong suddenly raised his hand and said, "Take it!"

With his order, a team of Jinyiwei rushed forward without hesitation, surrounded Chen Jiudao, and tied them up in a few seconds.

Chen Jiudao was stunned. What did this guy want to do?

He could only shout vigorously: "Sir, sir, misunderstanding, misunderstanding, villain has always been law-abiding, so sir must have some misunderstandings, right?"

Upon hearing this, Yang Cong snorted coldly: "Misunderstanding? Do you not know what you did? How many pirates and Japanese pirates have customized warships at the Nantai Shipyard? Do you think I don't know?"

ah!

He has really done this, and it has been more than once.

He had long received news from the capital that Yang Cong wanted to take advantage of the Nantai Shipyard incident to the Chen family of Longxi and Lin family of Zhangpu. He thought that no matter how arrogant Yang Cong was, he would not dare to come to the Chen Mansion to get people. After all, the Chen family of Longxi is a family of officials and there are people in the court. If the emperor does not issue an order to confiscate the house, how dare ordinary officials come to the Chen Mansion to be presumptuous?

That's why he suggested that the old man of the Chen family recruit the Chen family and the Chen family manager and the shopkeeper back to the mansion to avoid being caught by Yang Cong on the grounds.

Unexpectedly, Yang Cong was so arrogant that he led his army to the Chen Mansion to get people. Who sold him? Chen Jiudao was a little speechless.

Seeing this, Yang Cong waved his hand again: "Continue to hit the door."

The soldiers carrying logs were ordered to carry the logs together and hit the Chen Mansion gate again. "Dong, dong, dong." After several loud noises, the Chen Mansion gate was finally knocked open.

Seeing this, Yang Cong ordered without hesitation: "Yu Dayou led his army into the mansion to control everyone, but if there are any rebels, they will be tied up."
Chapter completed!