From the moment they entered the hall until now, Ying Zheng's attitude also gave them an illusion.
Let them feel that Ying Zheng is tolerant of them and that they can express their opinions freely and oppose Ying Zheng's opinions.
Although it was Qi Pan who first brought up the issue of imperial merchants.
Ying Zheng didn't even have time to speak.
But in the eyes of the representatives of the aristocratic and powerful families, speaking to Qi Pan and speaking to Ying Zheng were the same.
They just wanted to express that it was not feasible to confer the title of imperial merchant on merchants.
Jiang Xiang and the other two businessmen were disheartened when they heard the words of the representatives of the aristocratic families.
But they still looked at Ying Zheng and Qi Pan with anticipation.
I hope Qipan is not joking.
They also hope that Ying Zheng can give them some protection.
They no longer have to live in fear, like ants, which can be brought down, crushed to death, and eaten by the powerful families at any time.
Qi Pan looked at the few people jumping around on the side of the powerful families.
"It's just a suggestion, why are you so anxious?"
Several representatives of the aristocratic families said: "We ordinary people dare not."
"I, your humble servant, simply wish to share your Majesty's worries and maintain your dignity and prestige."
"There's absolutely no other meaning."
Jiang Xiang and the other two merchants were completely disheartened when they heard Qi Pan's words.
The national teacher said it was just a suggestion.
It was probably just something he said casually on a whim.
They took it seriously.
Officials, farmers, merchants and artisans have been looked down upon and reviled since ancient times.
They shouldn't, shouldn't have any illusions.
The light in the eyes of Jiang Xiang and the other two merchants gradually dimmed.
The head, which was originally slightly raised, slowly lowered.
Qi Pan's expression remained unchanged. "You just said that there were three classes: scholars, farmers, merchants, and artisans. Merchants are the lowest class, the most despised."
“I don’t agree with this.”
Um???
Jiang Xiang and the other two merchants raised their heads slightly.
What does the Imperial Master mean by this?
Does she disagree with the statement that businessmen are the lowest and most despicable?
When the representatives of the aristocratic and powerful families heard Qi Pan's words, they all showed disapproval in their eyes.
Originally they had some respect for Qi Pan, but now after hearing what she said and looking at her appearance and age.
I think he is just a young man with some talent, who has caught the attention of Your Majesty by luck.
He looks about the same age as my own nephews.
They couldn't help but feel a little contempt for Qi Pan and wanted to take advantage of his seniority.
"Why is that?"
"Since ancient times, merchants have been ranked last. Does the Imperial Master disagree with this?"
Qi Pan said, "Of course I don't agree."
"If there are no merchants, we can transport fruits and grains produced in other counties to Xianyang for sale."
"How can you eat it?"
"If there were no merchants to transport porcelain and cloth from other counties to Xianyang, how would you be able to afford them and wear them?"
"In addition to large-scale stability, economic prosperity depends on businessmen."
“Only merchants can ensure that all of Daqin’s goods and products can circulate throughout its counties.”
"You can only buy things with the money in your hands."
"If there were no merchants, would you have to go to other counties to buy the cloth for the robes you wear?"
"Or should I raise silkworms myself, spin silk, weave it into cloth, and make it into robes?"
this..........
Several representatives of the aristocratic and powerful families were stunned by Qi Pan's words.
Then they retorted.
"This... there's no need to run that far."
"In Xianyang, there are cloth shops and clothing shops."
"There are also families who specialize in raising silkworms and spinning silk..."
Qi Pan asked, "Then is the robe you are wearing made of material from Xianyang?"
this........
The man was speechless.
Indeed not.
He bought it specially from a shop.
The owner of that shop specifically purchased this kind of cloth from other counties and prefectures to sell.
It's just that he bought it legally at a low price.
The merchant didn't dare to make a fuss and had to suffer the loss in silence.
After hearing Qi Pan's words, Jiang Xiang and the other two merchants felt their cold hearts gradually warm up.
The National Master...she didn't think that merchants were the lowest class.
I don't think they are the most despicable.
Instead, they said that the economic prosperity of the Qin Dynasty depended on them.
How can they have such a big influence?
Where can I find such great ability?
How could he be praised and valued so highly by the Imperial Master?
They don’t dare...
Jiang Xiang and the two merchants felt their hearts drifting.
Qi Pan looked at Ying Zheng and asked, "What do you think? Make these three imperial merchants?"
The representatives of the aristocratic and powerful families felt as if they were facing a formidable enemy when they heard this.
The light of hope rekindled in the eyes of Jiang Xiang and the other two merchants.
Ying Zheng said, "I think this is a good suggestion."
boom!!!
The representatives of the aristocratic and powerful families felt as if the sky had fallen!
Your Majesty...Your Majesty actually agreed?!
Your Majesty actually agreed to confer the title of Imperial Merchants upon those three lowly merchants?!
This...this is against etiquette!
There has never been a precedent of an imperial merchant!
Jiang Xiang and the other two merchants only felt a ray of light before their eyes.
It brought them light and helped them find the direction to move forward!
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