Hu Yuanjue is indeed similar to Hu Guanjue, but he seems more mature and smart, and he lacks the pride and strength of the latter. Especially when facing Li Ling at this time, he lowered his attitude and stood there with his hands down, even his head lowered slightly, and did not dare to look at Li Ling.

After looking at him for a while, Li Ling finally spoke: "Hu Yuanjue, are you from the Hu family in Wuchang, or are you from the family who have the real decision?"

"I dare not take it, I can just say a few words at home." When he answered, he also seemed very humble and low-key, which was in sharp contrast with the previous children of the big families.

"Oh? I'm afraid that you can deliver not only the home, but also the local governments, such as the governor's yamen." Li Ling did not slow down his attitude because of the other party's respect, but instead said sharply, "If what I expected was not bad, you would be the one who came to Suizhou on orders to take over those foods, right?"

Hu Yuanjue looked a little panicked, but he quickly replied: "I dare not hide it from the Lord. I am indeed ordered by the governor to take over the food."

"Since that's the case, what's the use of you coming to see me?"

"I know that this matter is no longer possible, and I dare not be an enemy of you, Lord Li. After thinking about it, I can only talk to you openly and honestly." Hu Yuanjue was quite real. Not only did he completely destroy Li Ling's identity, but he also pointed out his intentions.

"Your information is very informative. I guess you know that He Ben and others have been captured by me?" Li Ling was not surprised and asked with a smile.

"That's right. The Governor sent us here before, thinking that Inspection Commissioner He and Lord Gu could regain control of Suizhou, but he still miscalculated. Since Lord Li is here, we will never have a chance. If I try to fight against Lord again, that would be the stupidest idea, so..."

"You are really a smart person. Are you not afraid that your actions will bring trouble to your family? As far as I know, Governor Jiang is not a generous person."

"We are not a Hu family that can be easily controlled by anyone. Not only are there our people in the shopping malls, but our children are also in the yamen everywhere, so Lord Jiang dare not attack us because of this. After all, the situation in Suizhou is now unchangeable, so it is reasonable for me to make this choice."

"You really dare to tell the truth, but should I believe you? Also, what benefits can your Hu family bring to me?"

"I know that you are dedicated to making decisions for the people of Huguang, so I prepared some gifts and asked you to look at them." Seeing Li Ling ask the last sentence, Hu Yuanjue was delighted and quickly took out a stack of paper from his sleeve and presented it to him.

Li Moyun took it, opened it first to check it, and confirmed that there was no problem before he sent it to Li Ling. And when he quickly swept over the content written on his head, his expression changed again, and the smile on his face seemed to be even more prosperous: "You are really extraordinary. This gift of meeting is really heavy, and I can't bear to refuse."

Of course, this thing is not a common gift list when colluding with officials and businessmen, but a detailed plan to annex the land in various parts of Huguang. The simplest language describes the plan of many officials in Huguang colluding with local gentry and wealthy families, intending to take advantage of this disaster to force the people to sell their land at a low price and how far it has been implemented.

Not only are there any conspiracy that has been found in Suizhou officials and gentry colluded, but also various acts of harming the people such as Xiangfan, Wuchang, Chenzhou, Huangzhou and other places. It can be said that Suizhou is just the beginning. As long as the fields here are successfully divided up, it will be the turn of other prefectures to follow up.

Also, the people who participated in the local gentry and the people who participated in the local governments were also carefully stated. It is not an exaggeration to say that this is the list of corruption and annexation of land in Huguang this time. In Li Ling's view, this is naturally a great contribution, because as long as a little investigation is made, you can follow the map to take down these local forces and corrupt officials and clear them together.

However, after a compliment, the smile on his face stopped and stared at the other party and said, "But aren't you afraid that doing this will bring disaster to your Hu family? Giving this thing to me means that your Hu family has completely stood opposite everyone. Where did you get the courage?"

"Sir, I have my own considerations to do this. First, before knowing the identity of the adult and the current situation in Suizhou, the villain planned to take back the food according to the wishes of the governor and his family, and then implement the established policy. However, all the people sent by the governor were captured by the adults, especially after knowing that the adults were the imperial envoy of the court, the villain no longer dared to have such thoughts. After all, I am just a villain, so how dare I be an enemy of the adults?

"Secondly, in the eyes of Xiaomin, as long as he really wants to quell the chaos in Huguang, it is certainly possible. Even if the governor or other parties have obstructed it, the result will be the same. If that is the case, why should I take the risk of being liquidated later to become enemies with the adults? From the perspective of a businessman, isn't the best choice at this time to cooperate with you, so as to seek some credit benefits afterwards? In the worst case, you can guarantee that you will not be implicated in this matter.

"Third, I'm going to tell you, although I have some status at home and one of the competitors of the patriarch in the future, it's not safe. I have two brothers who are close to the governor, which is a fact that I can't change no matter how I do it. So if I really want to defeat the two of them and ascend to the position of patriarch, I have to find another backer. And Lord Li, you are the best choice.

"Of course, this is just a little selfish intention of the villain. If the adults refuse to help me, the villain dares not complain. He just wants to do so after this matter, he will not involve me because of the previous incident."

After hearing him honestly tell all the reasons, Li Ling's suspicion about him disappeared. This was not only because of his sincere attitude, but also because the reasons he said were convincing. Hu Yuanjue could not represent the attitude of the entire Hu family now, but from his personal pros and cons, doing so was indeed the most reasonable.

"A person who knows the current affairs is a hero, and you can indeed be regarded as a hero of the Hu family. As long as the goods you give are indeed correct, I can promise you that you will be safe afterwards. As for the Hu family behind you, if you can abandon the darkness and turn to the light, it will not be too difficult to keep them." Li Ling said with a smile after pondering.

"Thank you, I am grateful to you. In the future, as long as you can do what you can, I will do my best." When Hu Yuanjue heard this, he immediately burst into gratitude and thanked him. The trace of worry that had already hidden on his face completely disappeared.

Li Ling waved his hand and said, "Get up. It just so happened that I have something to do. By the way, have you passed the news back before you learn that I have mastered the situation in Suizhou?"

"No, not only did I not send a message back, but I also stared at everyone around me. At least for a short time, no one in Wuchang would know what was going on here."

"Very good. Then you will send a letter to the people in Wuchang, saying that everything is under the control of you, and I, Lingli, have been arrested and imprisoned, and the matter of annexation of the land can continue to be implemented."

"Yes, the villain understands, I will write a letter in person later." Hu Yuanjue agreed with full words, as if he thought Li Ling was proud of doing things.

Until he saw Li Ling showing praise and as if he wanted to retreat, he hesitated and said a little hesitantly: "Sir, the younger one has a reluctant request, I hope you will be approved."

"You said. As long as it is not an unreasonable thing, I will allow it."

"It's just... I want to hold a banquet in Taibai Curie in the city. I hope you can enjoy your face." Hu Yuanjue plucked up the courage and said loudly.

This request surprised Li Ling a little, and he looked at him and said, "What kind of request is this?"

"Adults don't know that this may not be a big deal for adults, but it is very important for young people. Because there are still many people who come to Suizhou with me who do not agree with the decision I made. They also have some doubts about the identity of adults and whether you will accept them. In this way, it may also have a certain impact on the villain, but also on the entire plan of adults.

"So the little man thought of asking the adults to have a banquet with him, so that they could see how the adults were treating me and us, so that they could calm everyone's hearts. I wonder if he could appreciate his face?" As he spoke, he looked at Li Ling again, looking expectant and nervous.

People said this and acted so humble, how could Li Ling refuse? So after pondering for a moment, he nodded and said, "Since you are doing your best and this matter is good for the next big picture, I should agree. You can set a time and I will take people there."

"What about tonight?" Hu Yuanjue was even more happy when he heard the answer, and then quickly finalized it again, feeling very afraid that the night dream would change a lot, so he actually settled it directly tonight.

"Yes." Li Ling nodded again, and then waved his hand to let him leave after another burst of thanks from the other party.

It was not until Hu Yuanjue left far away that Li Ling frowned thoughtfully. Today's matters looked smooth, and there was no suspicion. But for some reason, he always felt a slight uneasiness in his heart, as if all this had been too far, as if there was some conspiracy and danger approaching him.

But if you think about it carefully, you can't see any problem. Whether it is the current situation or Hu Yuanjue's attitude and practice of surrendering, it is natural.

After all, are you a little over-thinking, or are there really some hidden dangers that you have ignored?
Chapter completed!