snort!
This imperial teacher is also not in a clear mind.
They actually elevate businessmen and belittle them.
He is really good at talking and not reliable at doing things.
If he had not resigned from his official position, he would have reported her.
Song An said, "It was the Imperial Master's suggestion to designate those three merchants as Imperial Merchants, and it was approved by Your Majesty."
"No matter how much we disobey in our hearts, we must obey His Majesty's orders."
"Your Majesty wants to make them imperial merchants, what else can we do?"
The representatives of the other two aristocratic families couldn't help but speak out.
"Do you think we never raised any objections when we were in the palace?"
"Do you know what the Imperial Master said?"
"She praised those three lowly businessmen profusely."
"And they say that the economic prosperity of the Qin Dynasty depends on merchants."
"Only she can say these words."
Several people had indignant expressions on their faces and were holding back their anger.
When other aristocratic and powerful people heard this, they also found it incredible.
"What? The economic prosperity of the Qin Dynasty depends on merchants?"
"Did the Imperial Master say this himself?"
"this........."
There were some harsh words they didn't say.
I dare not say it.
But in their hearts, they all scoffed at what Qi Pan said.
Some even felt that this national teacher was not as great as the rumors said.
Someone asked, "Then... those three merchants have been named Imperial Merchants. Do we... get any rewards?"
"Yes, we donated a lot of silver this time. Is it possible that we have nothing?"
"Those merchants have already been rewarded, and we're just going to watch?"
Song An said: "No, there is no reward at all."
ah?
No rewards at all?
this.........
The aristocratic and powerful families were immediately in an uproar.
"Those merchants have received rewards, why don't we have any?"
"That's right, we donated quite a bit of silver!"
"I donated a full 1,800 taels! Can't I even get a reward?!"
“How much did those merchants donate?”
"Why does Your Majesty only reward them and not us?"
"That's right! We refuse to accept!"
Speaking of this, Song An felt a little annoyed.
The silver donated by those merchants were all listed on the list.
It wasn't revealed in front of them, so he didn't know anything about it.
Song An felt that the three thousand taels he donated on behalf of the family was already enough.
It can definitely crush those merchants!
The amount of silver they donated was definitely not as much as he donated.
only.........
After all, I have never seen the donation list they made with my own eyes.
Song An had a bad feeling in his heart.
I recalled the look Ying Zheng gave Jiang Xiang after he read the list.
Although Ying Zheng didn't say anything, the expression on his face made it impossible to tell what he was thinking.
But that look of his definitely represented a certain signal.
After the imperial teacher looked at the list, the first thing he said was to propose that the three merchants be named imperial merchants.
All of this means that the list is definitely not simple!
But at that time, Song An's thoughts were shocked by the two words "imperial merchant".
I didn't have time to think about this detail.
Now thinking back carefully, he suddenly realized that something was wrong.
Song An asked, "Where's the person who went to get the news? Has he returned?"
One of them stepped forward and replied: "Not yet..."
As soon as he finished speaking, a servant who was responsible for gathering information walked in quickly.
Song An quickly asked, "How is it? Did you find out anything?"
The attendant said, "No...no."
"I followed them from the palace gate all the way to the restaurant, but I didn't get any useful information."
"After entering the restaurant, they went to the private room, and the little one couldn't enter."
"Leave two people there to watch over it, and I'll be back to report to you."
Song An frowned and waved his hand.
"Go, keep watching them."
"If you have any news, come back and let us know as soon as possible."
"yes."
The attendant saluted and walked away quickly.
Song An was thinking that the list of donations was in the hands of His Majesty.
He didn't have the courage or the ability to check.
So how can we know how much silver those merchants donated?
Do they have a second list?
Or is it possible to start with those merchants and copy out a list?
"So what should we do now?"
A noble and powerful person from an aristocratic family interrupted Song An's thoughts.
The others also looked at Song An eagerly, waiting for him to make a decision.
Song An said, "The title of Imperial Merchant has become a reality, and the imperial edict will be posted in the palace soon."
"During this period of time, you should stay calm and send more people out to gather information."
“If it’s not necessary, don’t get into conflict with those merchants.”
"You should also keep your tails hidden for what you did before, and don't let anyone catch you."
"If this trouble comes before His Majesty, no one will be able to save you."
The aristocratic and powerful people, who were originally a little restless and resentful, immediately forced themselves to calm down after hearing this.
yes.
The decision to confer the title of imperial merchants on those merchants was a foregone conclusion.
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