Suo'etu immediately understood Mingzhu's meaning. His family's wealth was all in front of the emperor, so he had no choice but to repay the money!
“You’re stating the obvious; the Emperor has already made all the necessary records.”
Mingzhu: "You know perfectly well what the Emperor means."
Soetu sighed and said, "What good is knowing? It's about money. Even if I ask them to hand it over, they might not be willing. Let nature take its course. I've seen through the Emperor's plans. He values talented people. If our family continues to rely on our seniority, we might be wiped out one day."
Songgotu had no crown prince who needed his assistance, and he was much more discerning in his thinking, clearly analyzing the pros and cons of things.
Mingzhu looked at Suo'etu and said, "Are you willing to accept this?"
Soetu was naturally unwilling, but now that he had said he would repay the money, he couldn't go back on his word. The money he owed was a small matter, after all, he could afford to repay it and was willing to do so, but the people who followed him might not be willing to give it up!
If the term expires, the Hesheli clan will inevitably suffer some setbacks in court.
Soetu has come to terms with it now. He knows that Mingzhu's purpose in coming today is to combine their abilities to hold off the Emperor, but Soetu feels it's unnecessary.
"His Majesty values talent, so I should focus on nurturing my descendants. They can fulfill my grievances. Now that the Imperial Household Department is producing many beneficial products, and His Majesty is keen to develop the Qing Dynasty's commerce, he will surely reward those who have made contributions. It's time for me to take a break."
Mingzhu realized that there was no hope of persuasion.
After returning to his residence, Songgotu immediately went to the treasury, counted the silver, and then quickly took it to the national treasury.
Several other families did the same thing as Suo'etu. The commotion was neither too big nor too small. In addition, they all lived in wealthy places and were not far apart. By evening, the news had basically spread to the powerful and wealthy people in the capital.
They weren't stupid; they could see the Emperor's determination to collect the debts, but not everyone was willing to pay them back.
After returning to her residence, Mingzhu sighed, thinking about the few promising young men in the household, which made her even more worried. She thought about it all night, and the next day she went to the storeroom, counted the silver, and then paid off the debt.
Since the passing of the late Empress and Consort Hui, Suo'etu and Mingzhu have kept a low profile. However, the two still wield considerable influence in the court. This influence is deeply entrenched. Now that Mingzhu has decided to repay the debt, it is clear that the Nara family is likely to decline. He should also focus on teaching the younger generation.
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