The county closest to Xianyang.

In an inn.

"Hey, do you know? Something big happened in Xianyang."

"Huh? What's the big deal?"

"Yeah, what happened? Tell us quickly."

The man spoke in a mysterious voice.

"You don't know yet, do you? There are three merchants in Xianyang who have been named Imperial Merchants by His Majesty."

"What?"

"Imperial Merchant??"

"What does this mean?"

"Can a businessman even have a relationship with His Majesty?"

The man had an expression that said, "You guys don't understand," and continued.

"What kind of merchant? He is now an imperial merchant, personally appointed by His Majesty."

"I heard that he donated silver to His Majesty for the construction of the Great Wall."

"His Majesty summoned them to the palace to observe the rituals. As soon as they came out, the imperial edict was immediately posted in the palace."

"A merchant named Jiang...Jiang something, and two other merchants, were all named Imperial Merchants."

"He will also personally present a plaque, which is already being made."

Hearing this, others found it incredible.

"What? Merchants can enter the palace to meet His Majesty?"

"That's right. Didn't people in the past always say... scholars, farmers, merchants, and artisans? Didn't they say merchants were the lowest class?"

"How come even lowly merchants can enter the palace to meet His Majesty now?"

"Hey, you didn't even hear the whole thing. People said that we donated silver to His Majesty first to build the Great Wall."

"Then I was summoned by His Majesty and brought into the palace."

At this time, some people realized what the man had just said.

It was indeed after donating silver that he had the opportunity to enter the palace and meet His Majesty.