The big bandit in the Red Mansion robbed Lin Daiyu at the beginning

After some greetings, Lin Ruhai stood up and bowed to Li Kui, the officials at the same table, and the guests at other tables.

"My lords, squires! I have invited you all here today because I have a great opportunity to share with you!"

When these words were spoken, not only Li Kui, but also many salt merchants sitting at the bottom of the table sneered.

I cursed in my heart after so many years of dealing with him.

Don’t they understand what kind of person Lin Ruhai is?

Today's banquet is definitely inextricably linked to this year's salt tax.

But Lin Ruhai was, after all, a fourth-rank salt inspector, in charge of the Lianghuai salt administration.

If the salt merchants in Yangzhou want to continue this business, they still need Lin Ruhai's approval in many places.

Therefore, before most people came here, they had already prepared themselves to be slaughtered by him.

Even three days after Lin Ruhai brought his daughter back, no one came to ask for the dowry to be returned, as if it had never existed.

Now that Lin Ruhai said these words openly, naturally no one supported him.

Lin Ruhai seemed oblivious to the silent expressions of the crowd and said with a smile,

"I have been in office in Yangzhou for nine years. I am only able to achieve this today thanks to the letter from His Majesty and the support of my fellow salt merchants in Yangzhou."

Hearing Lin Ruhai's double entendre, many people blushed secretly.

Not long ago, everyone added a dowry to Lin Ruhai's only daughter.

It can be said that he offended someone secretly, which is really not a good thing.

The nanny was shocked and waited for Lin Ruhai to have surgery.

Lin Ruhai took in everyone's expressions and felt furious.

Seeing that the atmosphere was a little awkward, Li Kui stood up with a smile, holding the wine glass and said,

"Come, come, come! Lord Lin has escaped danger and returned safely. I propose that we all toast Lord Lin together!"

Hearing Li Kui's words, everyone stood up and raised their glasses to toast Lin Ruhai.

"Lord Jinglin!"

Lin Ruhai cursed Li Kui's quick action in his heart.

If he had not carried out in-depth cooperation with Qingfeng Village, even if he came back now, he would probably have a headache facing the Yangzhou officialdom that was controlled by Li Kui through some unknown means!

However, he is no longer the same as before!

Lin Ruhai still smiled and raised his glass to toast everyone.

He smiled and said,

"Thank you all! I am deeply grateful!"

As he spoke, he picked up the wine glass and drank it in one gulp.

Seeing Lin Ruhai drink the wine, many people felt relieved.

Li Kui praised: "Lord Lin is generous!"

Everyone agreed.

After Lin Ruhai put down his wine glass, he smiled and waved his hand.

Then he bowed to the north and said,

"This time, I was imprisoned while suppressing the bandits. I was able to escape from their clutches thanks to the great blessings and benevolent teachings of Your Majesty!"

He then bowed to Li Kui and everyone present.

"And Lord Li and all the others present here, you have worked tirelessly and wholeheartedly for the people!"

"Fortunately, the bandits in Qingfeng Village, although of humble origins, are not unreasonable people."

"After my words of admonition, they and their superiors felt deeply ashamed of their past actions and resolved to turn over a new leaf."

His words were passionate and righteous, as if he was an envoy debating with a group of heroes.

Regarding Lin Ruhai's words,

Li Kui just thought it was a fart.

What about education and serving the people? He is the prefect of Yangzhou, how could he not know what the situation is?

If this were true, why would there be so many such bold and reckless thieves and bandits?

Also, if those bandits really understood the situation, they should have come down the mountain long ago to seek cooperation with another force for long-term success.

Even if I feel so angry that I want to curse,

But he couldn't say that Lin Ruhai was wrong.

It’s not the emperor’s great fortune, it’s not the emperor’s teaching, right?

I could only smile awkwardly and nod.

"Master Lin is absolutely right!"