The waste prince is so fierce

Chapter 155 After the rain, the sky will clear up

Upon hearing this, Li Hao put down the wine glass in his hand and his expression became serious: "I would like to hear the details."

Ren Yu smiled lightly and pointed at the heavy rain outside the pavilion: "Fifth Prince, look at this rain. It can nourish the earth, but it can also turn into a flood. The situation in Yangzhou City right now is just like this rain, complex and changeable."

He paused and continued, "Behind the prosperity of Yangzhou City are the undercurrents of various forces. Li Quan has been operating here for many years and is deeply rooted. It is not easy to shake his position. What's more, he has powerful tools such as pearl soap and floral water in his hands. The money is rolling in, which makes him feel like a fish in water."

Li Hao frowned, "Mr. Ren is right. This is exactly what worries me. Li Quan has a huge influence in Yangzhou. If I want to touch him, I must act with caution."

Ren Yu nodded: "Your Highness the Fifth Prince is right. However, everything has its weaknesses, and Li Quan is no exception. If we want to bring him down, we need to find his weak spot."

"Then according to Mr. Ren, where should we start?" Li Hao asked anxiously.

Ren Yu hesitated for a moment and said slowly, "Has your Highness the Fifth Prince ever heard of the 'Jiangnan Chamber of Commerce'?"

"Jiangnan Chamber of Commerce?"

Li Hao was stunned. "I've heard a little bit about it, but I don't know much."

"The Jiangnan Chamber of Commerce is the largest chamber of commerce in Yangzhou City, gathering many wealthy merchants. Although Li Quan is powerful, he also needs the support of these merchants. If we can start with the Jiangnan Chamber of Commerce, we may be able to find an opportunity to break through Li Quan."

Ren Yu explained.

Li Hao's eyes lit up when he heard this: "Mr. Ren, what you said makes sense! I will go visit the president of the Jiangnan Chamber of Commerce tomorrow to find out the truth."

"Your Highness the Fifth Prince must be careful on this trip. Although the Jiangnan Chamber of Commerce appears to be prosperous on the surface, its internal relationships are intricate and you must not trust others easily." Ren Yu warned.

"Thank you Mr. Ren for the reminder. I will be careful." Li Hao said gratefully.

The two chatted for a while, and then Li Hao stood up and said goodbye: "Mr. Ren, it's getting late, I'll leave first. I'll visit you another day."

"Goodbye, Fifth Prince." Ren Yu bowed and saw him off.

Looking at Li Hao's back disappearing in the rain, a deep light flashed in Ren Yu's eyes.

He knew that the fight against Li Quan had just begun.

There is still a long way to go...

The next morning, Li Hao led several followers to the Jiangnan Chamber of Commerce. The Chamber of Commerce was located on the most prosperous street in Yangzhou City. A magnificent building stood tall, and two stone lions stood majestically at the door.

Li Hao dismounted and walked to the door of the Chamber of Commerce. He said to the gatekeeper, "Please inform the president that the fifth prince Li Hao is here to visit."

When the servant heard that the Fifth Prince had arrived, he did not dare to delay and immediately ran in to report.

After a while he came back and respectfully invited Li Hao in.

Li Hao walked into the Chamber of Commerce building and saw that it was decorated luxuriously and magnificently. Merchants were coming and going in an endless stream, chatting, looking at goods, or checking out. It was a busy scene.

"Your Highness the Fifth Prince, please forgive me for not welcoming you in person!"

A loud voice came and Li Hao looked up and saw a middle-aged man walking towards him. He was tall and strong, with a strong face and bright eyes.

"This is Mr. Su Tiansu, the president of Jiangnan Chamber of Commerce, right?"

Li Hao smiled and bowed.

"It is Su."

Su Tian responded with a greeting, "Your Highness the Fifth Prince, what brings you to my humble abode?"

"President Su, you're too polite."

Li Hao said, "I came here this time to learn about the business situation in Yangzhou City and to visit all the business leaders."

"Oh? Your Highness the Fifth Prince is also interested in business?"

Su Tian looked at Li Hao with some surprise.

Li Hao smiled and said, "The rise and fall of business is also related to the fate of the country. Although I am not talented, I also want to do my part for the country and the people."

Su Tian was in awe when he heard this: "Your Highness the Fifth Prince has a far-sighted vision that I admire! Please follow me and I will introduce you to the situation of our Jiangnan Chamber of Commerce."

As he spoke, he led Li Hao to visit the entire Chamber of Commerce and gave a detailed introduction to the Chamber of Commerce's operating model and various businesses.

After the visit, Li Hao expressed his heartfelt gratitude to President Su and invited him to visit the palace on another day.

Su Tian readily agreed.

After the two exchanged a few pleasantries, Li Hao left the Jiangnan Chamber of Commerce with a lot of gains.

In the following days, Li Hao began to secretly investigate the specific transaction content between Li Quan and Jiangnan Chamber of Commerce.

He discovered that Li Quan not only traded a large amount of pearl soap and floral water through the Chamber of Commerce, but was also suspected of using the power of the Chamber of Commerce to carry out some illegal activities.

These evidences gave Li Hao a great boost of confidence, and he began to formulate a careful plan to take down Li Quan in one fell swoop.

However, at this moment, a piece of news came from the capital that shocked Li Hao.

Urgent news from the capital: my father is seriously ill, please return home immediately.

Li Hao felt mixed emotions when he received the news.

He was worried about his father's illness and the situation he would soon face.

At this critical moment, he must return to the capital immediately to stabilize the situation.

However, Li Quan's problem has not been resolved yet. If he leaves at this time, will all his efforts be in vain?

Li Hao fell into deep thought.

"Your Highness, a letter has arrived from the capital."

Zhou Yong's voice broke Li Hao's meditation.

He took the letter and quickly read it. In the letter, the prince urged him to return to the capital as soon as possible to discuss state affairs.

Li Hao took a deep breath, knowing that he could not hesitate any longer.

He must return to the capital immediately. At the same time, he must ensure that his plans here will not fail because of his departure.

"Zhou Yong, you stay here and continue to monitor Li Quan's movements. Report to me immediately if anything happens."

Li Hao said in a deep voice.

"Yes, Your Highness!" Zhou Yong bowed in response.

Li Hao turned around and looked at the counselor who had been following him, "Mr. Ren, I need your help."

Ren Yu smiled slightly, "Your Highness, please speak."

“While I am away, I hope you can take charge of the overall situation on my behalf and not let Li Quan take charge of Yangzhou City so smoothly.”

Li Hao said solemnly.

Ren Yu nodded, "Don't worry, Your Highness, I will do my best."

With Ren Yu's promise, Li Hao felt a little more at ease.

He packed his luggage overnight and set out for the capital early the next morning.

On the way back to Beijing, Li Hao felt extremely heavy-hearted.

Not only does he have to face the news that his father is seriously ill, but he also has to deal with the upcoming battle for the throne. He knows that he must remain calm and rational in order to stand out in this struggle.

At the same time, Li Quan, who was far away in Yangzhou, also learned the news that the emperor was seriously ill.

He was filled with joy, thinking this was a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity.

He began to secretly contact various forces in an attempt to gain an advantageous position in the battle for the throne.

However, he did not realize that his actions had attracted the attention of Li Hao and Ren Yu.

A conspiracy against him is quietly unfolding...