Chu Qingzhi refused, "I have important matters at hand right now, I cannot accept any commission."
Li Hongyu offered a significant amount, "Ten thousand taels."
Chu Tang sized up Li Hongyu, his gaze becoming stern, "Are you embezzling funds, or extorting the common people?"
Li Hongyu swore, "My money is all from legitimate sources, I've never engaged in any wrongdoing, please don't misunderstand."
Chu Tang thought for a moment and said, "Deliver a hundred loads of grain to Tang Camp, and I'll help you investigate."
Tang Camp referred to Tang Jinghong's military camp.
Li Hongyu readily agreed, "It's a deal!" He seemed to see Chu Tang as a straightforward and patriotic person, now believing that Chu Tang was genuinely undercover.
Li Hongyu asked, "When will you go?"
Chu Tang replied, "Wait a moment, I need to make some arrangements first."
