Chapter 1014: Money and Goods
Upon hearing this, Sheng Zhan threw the teacup on the table towards Lu Sheng's face and said, "We have confiscated six corrupt officials and merchants, so how can we not collect enough money?"
Lu Sheng didn't dare to dodge and took the blow head-on. His forehead swelled up instantly, but he didn't dare not reply, "Your Majesty, all the property of the several families seized this time will be confiscated, a total of 383 taels of silver, and the antiques, calligraphy and paintings are estimated to be worth no more than 500,000 taels."
He really has a lot of suffering!
The Li family, the richest family in Shengjing, moved away. Although other merchants quickly took over the market vacated by the Li family, their foundation was unstable. In addition, their products were not as good as those provided by the Li family. Their business was greatly reduced, so they did not make any money.
In addition, the competition in the entire market is chaotic, and several major merchants are competing with each other on low prices to grab business, so that all cash flow is lost.
Moreover, everyone in the court, whether civil or military, knows that the emperor loves to confiscate property, so those with even the slightest problem are all trying their best to transfer their assets!
He was able to get back so much money because he had extensive connections and knew where some of the assets had been transferred. Otherwise, he probably wouldn't have even gotten 300,000, let alone more than 3 million.
Sheng Zhan became even angrier after hearing this, but there was no point in being angry. No money means no money.
Just then, the Minister of War asked for a meeting.
Sheng Zhan called the person in with a cold face.
When the Minister of War came in and saw this, his heart skipped a beat. It was over. Old Lu had been beaten. Wouldn’t he be beaten even more for what he was about to say?
"Has the person to lead the troops been decided?" Sheng Zhan asked coldly.
There are not many people in the court who can lead troops now, and there is no one who can match Liang Cheng, so Sheng Zhan directly handed the task of selecting generals to the Ministry of War.
Before the Minister of War could even speak, cold sweat broke out on his forehead. "Your Majesty, the Minister of War..."
He really didn't dare to say it!
Sheng Zhan was furious. "You are the Minister of War, yet you are so hesitant in your words. I think you should replace me!"
This made the Minister of War suddenly wise up. He closed his eyes and blurted out, "No one in the Ministry of War dares to lead the troops!"
Sheng Zhan: ""
He has no money and no one is willing to lead the troops. Is there nothing he can do about a mere Ezhou?
Two flowers bloom, each showing its own beauty.
Just when Sheng Zhan was furious that there was no one to lead the troops and no money to raise an army, the delivery time agreed upon by Shen Chen and King Zhao was approaching.
Chen Chen and Ling Yun led the carriage carrying supplies, and the two rode their horses in front of the team.
"Chenchen, we are carrying so many things with us. What if King Zhao refuses to pay?" Ling Yun asked casually with a piece of grass in his mouth.
If his master hadn't said that he had to go this trip himself, he wouldn't have wanted to come. The journey was too boring.
His brows curved, he looked towards the back of the team, and chuckled, "Don't worry, Master Ling, they won't dare to default on their debt."
The Sixth Miss mentioned this before they came over. In order to prevent this kind of thing from happening, there would be quite a few people escorting them this time, and they were all equipped with guns and live ammunition.
"Just keep it in mind. The master said that payment is the only way to get the goods. We cannot compromise on this." Ling Yun emphasized.
He nodded solemnly, "Well, this business is a matter of mutual consent. If they cause any trouble, we can still sell this thing back to the imperial court. King Zhao isn't that stupid."
Although selling weapons to the imperial court would cause some trouble in the future, if King Zhao really dared to cause trouble, they could accept some trouble.
Not far ahead, Zhao Ling and his 5,000-strong Zhao army were waiting to receive supplies.
Zhao Ling saw Shen Shen and his team's convoy from a distance, and raised the corner of his lips, "Give the order and make preparations."
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