Chapter 173
"Five million taels? The Ning family actually took out five million taels? Is this...is this a mistake?"
The eldest prince Tang Long's eyelids twitched wildly. He thought he was hallucinating and pinched himself hard. The tingling feeling on his arm clearly told him that everything was real.
Tang Long looked horrified and said, "These bastards from the Ning family actually borrowed five million taels of silver. Are they crazy?"
Just now, he was thinking that Tang Yu would be removed from the East Palace Crown Prince position immediately if he could not borrow the money. Who would have thought that Tang Yu not only borrowed money, but also borrowed five million.
Unexpected! This was far beyond Tang Long's expectation!
"Damn it!" Tang Shuheng gritted his teeth angrily.
He and Tang Long had the same attitude, neither of them was optimistic about Tang Yu, but neither of them expected that an earth-shattering reversal would occur at this critical moment.
Emperor Tang said in disbelief: "Yu'er, how did you borrow five million taels of silver from the Ning family?"
He knew that when he launched the coup, the Ning family lost 30 million taels of silver. Over the years, the Ning family has been suppressed in business and has lost another 10 million taels of silver in the past ten years.
In Emperor Tang's view, it was already good that Tang Yu could borrow two million taels of silver from the Ning family. Who would have thought that the Ning family actually had a quarter of their wealth.
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Judging from Tang Yu's tone, if the court needs it, the Ning family can sell off their property and realize it quickly.
"Father, this matter is a long story. The main reason is that the Ning family cannot bear the grievance!" Tang Yu said in a long voice.
Tang Huang asked in surprise: "Grieved? What grievances does the Ning family have?"
"Return to my father, because Wan'er married me, my eldest brother and my third brother have encouraged many people to secretly suppress the Ning family over the years. Yesterday, the eldest brother even said harsh words. If the Ning family dared to lend money to the court, he would lead people to kill Ning. With hundreds of people in the family, the Ning family has no choice but to choose to believe in me and the court!" Tang Yu said with a solemn expression.
When Tang Long heard this, he said angrily: "Fart, Old Jiu, fart! When did I say such a thing?"
Although he had threatened the Ning family, he never expected that Tang Yu would say it in front of the civil and military officials of the court and let Emperor Tang hear it. Wasn't this meant to embarrass him?
"Brother, didn't you say that? You don't feel guilty even if you say this!" Tang Yu said angrily.
Tang Long immediately looked at Tang Huang and said, "Father, there is absolutely no such thing, there is absolutely no such thing!"
"Huh!" Tang Huang gave Tang Long a cold look.
He knew his eldest son's nature very well, because the Golden Fire Cavalry was the elite of the Tang Dynasty's cavalry. Tang Long would definitely threaten the Ning family if he didn't want to give Tang Yu any trouble.
Tang Yu cupped his fists and said, "Father, although the Ning family is willing to lend money to the court, the Ning family has two conditions!"
"What conditions?" Tang Huang asked.
Tang Yu said seriously: "The Ning family has said that first, the father must ensure that the Ning family is safe and sound within a year, and the eldest prince and the third prince must not secretly suppress the Ning family's industry!"
"Okay, I agree to the first one!"
Hearing this, Emperor Tang nodded, thinking that the conditions proposed by the Ning family were not excessive. In addition, the Tang Dynasty was going to send troops to attack Da Chu, so the Ning family could contribute five million taels, which moved the Emperor deeply.
Immediately, Emperor Tang looked at the civil and military officials of the Manchu Dynasty: "Whoever dares to take action against the Ning family within a year, let me know, I will definitely implicate the nine clans!"
"Yes, Your Majesty!" Civil and military officials from all over the court responded.
"Lao Jiu, you are still ruthless!"
Seeing that Emperor Tang wanted to protect the Ning family for a year, Tang Long was so angry that he gritted his teeth.
As everyone knows, the Ning family never made such a request, but Tang Yu was afraid that the Ning family's funding to help him would trigger a strong counterattack from Tang Long.
