I, the patron saint of the frontier of the Tang Dynasty, was forced to rebel

Chapter 40

deer park.

This is a restaurant as well as a garden, a consumption place that includes food, lodging, entertainment, and flower appreciation.

At the same time, it is also the largest garden in Lingzhou, and it is said that it cost as much as one million taels of silver to complete.

Those flowers are all high-quality goods collected from all over the country. Hesitation has high requirements on the environment and weather, and the time for viewing flowers is limited.

But tonight, the place is empty.

Qin Mu was dressed in plain clothes, sitting on a stone bench in a courtyard, drinking tea leisurely.

On the side, Wang Shanhe dared not sit down tremblingly.

Sweat slowly slid down his cheeks, and he didn't even dare to wipe it.

For King Xian, he is afraid from the bottom of his heart, this is a hero who has come out of a mountain of corpses and a sea of ​​blood!

As a businessman himself, he never dared to take it lightly when he was able to work under him.

"President Wang, I heard that you have been living in style recently. This deer garden is almost becoming your back garden, right?"

"King Xian, I... I don't have this idea, it's just that almost all the people I need to meet on a daily basis are here."

Without saying a word, Wang Shanhe fell to his knees, his head lowered and his body trembling.

On the surface he is clear, but behind the scenes only he knows.

Business is never a glamorous thing, and anything can happen behind the scenes.

For example, taking bribes!
This practice is absolutely forbidden under Qin Mu's rule.

Could it be that it was discovered!

"I don't want to know what wrong things you did, and I don't want to know how much you made. From now on, if you let me hear a bad word, there will be no place for you, Wang Shanhe, to hide in this world!"

"Xian Wang, Xian Wang, I was wrong! I don't dare anymore. Those are all wealthy families, and I don't dare to offend them!"

Bang bang bang!
Wang Shanhe kowtowed, bleeding from his head, but he didn't dare to stop.

Qin Mu just watched coldly, and after a while, he reached out and grabbed Wang Shanhe by the collar.

"You know, what I hate the most is a villain who shows up on the surface but shows up behind his back! Isn't what I gave you enough?"

"King Xian, I... I am really helpless. If I don't accept that those powerful families control the economic lifeline of the Tang Dynasty, I can't continue to cooperate. Our branch can't be expanded, and the money collected has already been washed away. I didn’t dare to use any of it privately after entering the treasury!”

Hearing this, Qin Mu frowned and let go.

"Speak clearly and sit down."

"Those Shanxi merchants who trade in the world, you must know their ability. We are located at the border, and the consumption of food and grass is huge. The goods that cost a tael of silver in the customs will be multiplied several times at the border. It depends on their mood. "

Wang Shanhe sighed: "A few days ago, I was invited to discuss cooperation with them, and the other party asked for the formula of anthracite."

"A recipe for anthracite?"

Qin Mu's expression turned cold immediately: "These bastards are really tired of work!"

"Your Majesty, don't be impulsive. If you really do this, we will be blocked, and you won't be able to buy a single grain. Moreover, salt and iron are all controlled by the imperial court. In fact, they control them. We have to Bow your head."

Snapped!
The violent shock made Wang Shanhe tremble all over.

Qin Mu was furious. He didn't expect that he was busy with the military and didn't pay much attention to these issues.

No wonder this group of Shanxi merchants have been scolded badly since history.

"You want the recipe, okay! Where are they?"

"It's right in my house, and when I came out, I asked me to help to inform you that I wanted to see you!"

"Good, good, very good!"

Wang Shanhe saw King Xian's furious appearance, and his heart sank, "King Xian, why don't I find an excuse to send them away, now is not the time to get rid of them."

"Who told you that I want to get rid of them?" Qin Mu smiled coldly: "I planned to look for them in a while, but I didn't expect that I would send them to my door. That's just right. Arrange for them to come here in an hour."

"The virtuous king."

"go with!"

Wang Shanhe trembled all over, and could only bow and retreat.

But he was uneasy in his heart, what kind of temperament is the virtuous king, if he gets angry, he will kill someone!

The aristocratic family has always been destroyed by iron and blood methods, and it will definitely be resisted by the outside world.

As a future emperor, this approach is tantamount to stupidity.

Therefore, Qin Mu's plan is very clear, win over, divide, evade, and destroy!
Luyuan was originally closed for business at Haishi.

The two rows of fighters outside were like poles, giving Ren an infinite sense of oppression.

"Patriarch Wang, do you think the negotiation will be successful this time?"

"Hmph! Do you think they have any reason to refuse?"

The person who spoke was Wang Qi, the representative of the Shanxi Merchants Wang Family Silk Company, and also a representative family of Confucianism.

Another person, Li Huansheng, said that he was a Shanxi merchant, but that was not the case.

Behind it is actually the Li family in Longxi!

The two were full of confidence and came to discuss the secret recipe on behalf of dozens of wealthy families.

"This virtuous king, I heard that he is not easy to get along with, what if he makes a move?"

Wang Qi smiled disdainfully: "Then in the land of five continents including Lingzhou, everyone will be naked and eat chaff and vegetables!"

"Hey, yes, there are means."

"Two, please wait a moment."

Suddenly, the guard at the door stopped the two of them.

Wang Qi looked displeased, and shook his sleeves, showing the demeanor of a wealthy family.

"We were invited by the virtuous king, what are you going to do?"

"According to the order of the virtuous king, all outsiders must be inspected."

"an examination?"

Wang Qi and Li Huansheng looked at each other, and they immediately thought of something.

"Check it, come on."

The young general carefully searched the two of them.

Two daggers were found!
"You two, since this is your first time and you don't know the rules, let's forget it this time, and you will be put in jail next time!"

"Humph!"

Wang Qi and Li Huansheng snorted coldly and strode in.

Looking at the back, the teenager showed a sneer.

In the hall, there is no servant or maid, and the strangest thing is that there are no stools.

The two narrowed their eyes slightly, looking at the empty hall, only King Xian was sitting on a chair.

"King Xian, we came here with sincerity, I don't know what you mean by that?"

"I'm really sorry, I'm too poor in Lingzhou, and these stools are scarce, so I feel sorry for the two of you standing and talking."

"Joke, King Xian is entertaining us?"

There was a gleam in Qin Mu's eyes, but he still smiled calmly and stood up.

"Why don't you two sit in my seat while I stand?"

"This"

Immediately, the hearts of the two old foxes sank, this is a Hongmen feast!

"Since the virtuous king is not sincere, I see that there is no need to talk about business, so I leave."

"Stop, come when you want, leave when you want, treat me as a display?"

As soon as he took a step, there was a cold drink from behind.

Wang Qi and Li Huansheng frowned and looked at each other, they could only turn around.

"I don't know what the virtuous king means. We're just here to discuss business, and it doesn't involve any court affairs."

Qin Mu smiled lightly: "If it involved court affairs, you wouldn't be here at all."

The smile looks plain, but it is chilling!

(End of this chapter)