Just out of the palace gate.
Originally waiting outside the palace gate were other noble families and merchants.
They immediately surrounded us.
The nobles and dignitaries: "How is it? How is it? What does His Majesty say?"
"I wonder what your Majesty's reaction is?"
"Yes, yes. You have been in there for so long, but His Majesty deliberately kept you here and said something to you?"
Walking behind the representatives of the aristocratic and powerful families were Jiang Xiang and two other businessmen.
He was directly blocked by these people.
The merchants waiting on the other side wanted to get closer but couldn't squeeze in, so they could only stand aside, rubbing their hands anxiously and waiting.
The representatives of the aristocratic and powerful families looked even uglier when they heard these people's questions.
Ying Zheng hardly spoke to them throughout the whole process, and even named three merchants as imperial merchants.
There was no reward for them.
Moreover, their opposition to the imperial merchant's proposal was refuted by Qi Pan.
Ying Zheng did not react at all to this, and even agreed with Qi Pan's proposal.
Ignored them.
This is something they cannot accept.
One of the representatives of the aristocratic and powerful families said with a dark face.
"There's nothing to say."
"Since the donated silver has been sent in, we can discuss anything else when we get back."
Several other representatives of aristocratic families who entered the palace also had gloomy faces.
Anyone with a discerning eye can tell that they are unhappy.
The other noble families and dignitaries did not dare to say anything more and just followed him.
Just before leaving.
He has always disliked Jiang Xiang and the other two businessmen, representatives of the aristocratic families.
He glared at them coldly and snorted.
This time Jiang Xiang was in a good mood and didn't bother to argue with him.
He was personally named the Imperial Merchant by His Majesty and was in a very good mood.
I don't have time to argue with them about this.
As soon as the nobles and dignitaries left, merchants gathered around them instantly.
They all talked at once and asked Jiang Xiang and the other two merchants.
"What does His Majesty look like? Did you see it with your own eyes?"
"What did His Majesty say to you?"
"Have you submitted the list of our donated silver to His Majesty?"
"Did your Majesty see it?"
"After reading the list, did you say anything?"
Jiang Xiang said, "I looked at it."
"We saw His Majesty with our own eyes, and His Majesty also granted us a great favor."
What?
grace?!
Other merchants couldn't wait to ask, "What is this grace? Tell us quickly."
Jiang Xiang: “Yes…”
He looked at the other people not far away who were looking over here, suppressed his excitement, and spoke in a low voice.
"Let's talk about this when we get back."
"There are so many people here, it's easy for trouble to happen."
The other merchants also realized that this was not a place to talk and spoke out immediately.
"Okay, okay, let's go back first, go back."
"Come to my place. I've already prepared some wine and food, and I'm waiting for you to come out."
"Come on, let's go eat and talk."
Jiang Xiang and two other merchants were surrounded and walked in another direction.
After they left, the crowd watching not far away slowly dispersed.
Among them were a few who were spies for some powerful family.
Seeing that they didn't get any useful information, they left two people behind and quietly followed the direction the merchants were going.
The other person went back to report the news.
..........
In a side room of a restaurant.
This is the property owned by one of the merchants.
The private rooms offer great privacy.
The conversation inside will not be heard by outsiders.
There are no other rooms nearby, so no outsiders will come.
After leaving someone to guard outside, Jiang Xiang and other merchants went into the side room and sat down.
In the wing room.
One of the merchants looked at Jiang Xiang and asked.
"What happened after you entered the palace?"
"And what about the grace you just mentioned?"
The other merchants were all filled with curiosity.
Staring at Jiang Xiang and the other two merchants.
Jiang Xiang said: "Your Majesty has appointed us as imperial merchants."
What?
Royal merchant?
The merchants were stunned.
"What does this...what does this imperial merchant mean?"
"Never heard of it."
"yes........"
Jiang Xiang said: "Simply put, imperial merchants are merchants protected by His Majesty."
"I have the protection of your majesty."
"From now on, when we do business in Xianyang, or even in the entire Qin Dynasty, we no longer have to worry about being bullied, insulted, or having our goods robbed."
"With the title and status of Imperial Merchant, others will have to think twice before making a move on us."
"Especially... those aristocratic and powerful people."
"They dare not touch us easily."
After hearing this, the merchants opened their eyes wide, their faces full of disbelief.
Are imperial merchants merchants protected by His Majesty?
Is he under the protection of His Majesty?
From now on, those powerful families will no longer dare to oppress them at will?
this........
It seemed like a dream.
One of the merchants pinched his thigh tentatively.
See if I'm dreaming.
This pinch......
Hey? Why doesn't it hurt?
He pinched it again, increasing the force.
Still doesn’t hurt?
He twisted a piece of flesh on his thigh and spun it around without giving up.
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