"Moreover, this stele was erected by His Majesty himself."
"As long as we are on this stele, we will be able to show our face in front of His Majesty."
"From now on, whether in Xianyang or in other counties, local officials and powerful families will no longer dare to bully us or seize our property."
"We have what's essentially a life-saving gold medal. We must donate this silver!"
The others said in unison: "Yes, we must donate!"
"This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity, we absolutely cannot let it go!"
"Whether we can turn things around and raise our status depends on this time!"
Several people immediately returned to their own houses, counted the money and food in their hands, and took out the silver that could be used.
He mortgaged all the clothes and other items in his shop and exchanged them for silver and grain.
.........
Three days later.
The noble families and merchants who had prepared silver and grain gathered at the palace gate.
The aristocratic and powerful people felt that they were superior and glanced at the merchants with disdain.
Let out a cold snort.
"snort!"
"They are just lowly merchants, and they want to donate silver to help His Majesty build the Great Wall?"
"Do you still want to erect a monument and engrave words on it for the world to praise you?"
"Oh! Are you worthy enough?"
Although merchants have always been accustomed to being humble, they still found these words a bit harsh when they heard them.
One of them couldn't help but retort.
"Merchants are allowed to donate silver to participate in the construction of the Great Wall. This is written by His Majesty himself!"
"The imperial edict is still posted there, and you dare to question it?!"
"Are you questioning His Majesty's decision and the authenticity of the imperial edict?!"
Dare you mock them and say they are unworthy?
In the past, he just endured it.
But now we have His Majesty’s words, written in his own handwriting!
What else can he tolerate?
Must curse back!!
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