Looking at the people in front of him, each one looking more haggard and slovenly than the last, Fusu couldn't help but sigh in his heart. If he hadn't been secretly investigating a few days ago, he would have been deceived by their performance.
Now it seemed that they didn't intend to pay, and Fusu didn't mean to be angry at all.
There was even a hint of a smile on his face, and he obviously didn't take this matter to heart.
When those people saw this, they couldn't help but breathed a sigh of relief. It seemed that Fusu was still as kind as the legend, and he was even very kind to others, so they were relieved.
Miao Yutang took another step forward and said very politely: "Don't worry, Mr. Fusu, although these coins are all our property, we will never look back for the sake of the Qin Dynasty."
I thought I would get praise from Fusu, but I didn't expect that Fusu still kept a smile on his face.
However, upon closer inspection, he found that Fusu's smile did not reach his eyes, and there was even a hint of sternness, which was inconsistent with the legend.
While he was stunned, Fusu raised his hand and made a gesture, and immediately a soldier walked towards Fusu with a tray in his hand.
When the tray came forward, there was the legendary paper, but they couldn't see what was written on it.
Fusu picked up a book, flipped through a few pages, and then signaled his men to send the paper to Miao Yutang and the others.
Several people were confused, but they couldn't do anything wrong in front of Fusu.
Miao Yutang was careless at first, but when he took the paper and saw the content on it, his expression suddenly became very ugly.
Fusu looked very satisfied with his expression, and the smile on his face became even bigger.
"Let's take a look at the rest."
The remaining people still didn't understand what happened, and they all picked up the papers on the other trays in confusion.
After only a few glances, the expressions of several people became ugly at the same time.
They looked at Fusu with a little more fear. No one expected that Fusu would investigate them, and the evidence that they bribed officials in Xianyang City in the past few days was also discovered.
They all thought that they had done a perfect job and no one took Fusu seriously, but unexpectedly he gave them a fatal blow.
Li Gaoyi was the first to react. He immediately knelt on the ground with regret in his eyes.
It only said that the Li family had a close relationship with certain officials and sent many things to that official, but it did not say who gave the gifts.
This shows that Fusu is not willing to break up with them yet and is willing to give them a chance to explain.
What's more, this kind of affair with an official is absolutely unacceptable.
Thinking about it, he said in a very sad tone: "Master Fusu, please look into it!"
"I don't know any of these things!"
"The Li family is now divided. Many people are concerned about the position of the head of the family. This is what those people did deliberately to slander me."
"For the sake of profit, they ignored the laws of the Qin Dynasty and tried to please the officials. It is extremely shameful!"
"Master Fusu, please rest assured. Although I am only a businessman, I also understand the feelings of my family and my country. I will never do such a disobedient thing to Master Fusu!"
"When I go back, I will definitely deal with these people well to serve as a warning to others!"
"It's simply a disgrace to our family!"
The words were spoken loudly, and the expression on his face was furious, and he did look like he was uninformed.
Fusu looked at him with a half-smile, and nodded slightly, as if he was satisfied with what he said, but he didn't know whether he believed it or not.
The remaining people immediately understood the key and immediately began to show their loyalty.
Moreover, the meaning of the words was to blame the matter on other people, who were unaware of it.
"Master Fusu, we have been traveling abroad for a long time and have never met the officials in the DPRK. How can we have friendship with them?"
"Indeed, I'm afraid this is not someone who is opportunistic and wants to gain some support, so he deliberately framed us."
"Please rest assured, Mr. Fusu, I will be strict with the clan members in the future and this will never happen again!"
When Fusu still didn't speak, they knew that Fusu was using it to beat them.
Moreover, if this matter is pursued, I am afraid it will not be easy to handle.
Although Rong Ming was timid, he was good at reading people's eyes. He took the initiative and asked, "What do you mean Mr. Fusu came to see me today?"
This was to change the subject, and also to let Fusu give them a chance to make a difference.
After hearing this, Fusu stopped the smile on his face.
After he asked people to take back all the "papers" recording the crimes, he said calmly: "Since you have sincerely changed your ways, I won't talk nonsense anymore."
"You must have received the news about the salt and iron monopoly."
"Today I want to tell you that we are taking back the salt pond and salt well in your hands."
"In the future, the production and management of salt and iron will be handled by dedicated personnel assigned by the imperial court, so you don't need to worry about it."
After saying that, the surroundings suddenly became quiet, except for the sound of trickling water, which seemed particularly pleasant to the ears.
The expressions on the faces of the salt merchants who were already standing in fear became very ugly, with shock and disbelief on their faces.
No one thought that Fusu would ask them to release all their profits as soon as he opened his mouth!
Who can bear this? !
They can’t do it anyway!
Li Gaoyi felt even more resentful. Before he took the position of the head of the family, was the Li family about to break up? !
"Master Fusu, I'm afraid I can't make the decision on this... this matter."
"This matter is of great importance. I still need to go back and discuss it with the head of the family."
This is a clear rejection.
Everyone knows that this Yanchi Salt Well is the chicken that lays golden eggs. If this is handed over, then several of their big families will probably perish.
So this is killing them!
But Fusu didn't give them a chance to refuse, and said in a very serious tone: "Don't be anxious, please take a look at these first."
After saying that, four more attendants came in, each with a tray in their hands, and on the tray was a government order.
Written on it is Ying Zheng's order, which is to monopolize the sale of salt and iron, and no one is allowed to resist!
After reading this, the faces of the four major salt merchants became even more ugly. No one said anything, but they did not dare to openly disobey the imperial decree, especially now that there were officers and soldiers guarding them all around.
If they dare to say no now, what will happen if their heads are beheaded?
No wonder, when they came in just now, their attendants were blocked outside the door.
But now it's too late to know.
Seeing the reluctance in their eyes, Fusu knocked on the table with his hand. His movements and expressions were exactly the same as Ran Fang's.
After everyone's eyes were focused on him, he said, "Father is also very aware of your concerns."
"So, this salt pond and salt well will be taken back by the government, but if you are willing, I am still willing to leave the transportation and sales to you."
"After all, salt and iron production consumes the most money and manpower. Now the court is willing to relieve your worries and help you simplify things. I believe you can understand the court's good intentions."
Those people whose faces were flushed with anger wanted to curse, but they had to endure it.
Miao Yutang, as the eldest among them and the largest salt merchant, bowed and saluted Fusu and said, "I need to discuss this matter later and then give the Young Master an answer. How about that?"
This time Fusu seemed to be very talkative. He nodded and said, "Yes."
