"Have all the invitations sent by this king been delivered?"
Seeing that it was getting late, Liu Deng looked at Shunzi lightly and asked.
"Replying to your Majesty, the invitation has been delivered, but I don't know if those dogs have arrived!"
Even Shunzi, the personal bodyguard, felt a little aggrieved that Liu Deng wanted to treat those profiteers to dinner.
"I'm not angry yet, how can you be so generous?"
Seeing Shunzi's angry look, Liu Deng glared at him angrily.
"Replying to your Majesty, those bitches are all fucking bastards. The people of Jinyang are already suffering enough, and they are still adding insult to injury. Why don't you treat them to a meal? You should treat each of them to a knife! "
Although Liu Deng had already glared at him, Shunzi still said to himself.
"Although a knife can solve most of the things in this world, it is definitely not all!"
Liu Deng smiled and shook his head, then walked away minding his own business.
Businessmen who can participate in hoarding are naturally wealthy.
Moreover, the social relationships between these people were complicated. If Liu Deng really killed them all, not to mention how many people would be offended, who would dare to come to Jinyang City to do business in the future?
So, even though these guys had bad intentions, Liu Deng decided to give them a chance.
After all, this is what he, a vassal king, should do!
Even the sages say that if you don’t teach someone, you will be punished for being abused!
The academy's enrollment process is about to begin, and Liu Deng is unwilling to ruin his reputation at this time.
But Liu Deng didn't bother to explain to Shunzi that for a soul like him, people's minds are simply wired.
However, before the treat, Liu Deng did a lot of homework.
In Jinyang City, those who speculated on grain prices the most were divided into three groups.
One group of people had mysterious origins. The sign hanging outside was called Sihai Trading Company. But before that, not even Ye Yijian could find out where they came from.
Another person came from Chang'an. The big shopkeeper was named Wang Fuqing. According to Ye Yijian's information, this person named Wang Fuqing was actually an old eunuch.
It was obvious that nobles from the palace were involved, which somewhat surprised Liu Deng.
The remaining group of people are local businessmen in Jinyang, but these people are actually following the trend, which is entirely due to the profit-seeking nature of businessmen.
Of course, the main reason why this situation occurred was because of Tao Qing's inaction.
Otherwise, how could the local businesses in Jinyang dare to participate in such a thing.
When Liu Deng thought of this, his teeth itched with hatred.
In order to fight for power and profit, this old boy really does everything possible, and he dares to use any stupid tricks or cruel tricks.
The sky was slowly getting dark, and the big merchants in Jinyang City began to come to the palace in groups holding invitations.
"Is everyone here?"
Seeing that the time was approaching, Liu Deng changed into casual clothes and asked while changing clothes.
"Reporting to your Majesty, a shopkeeper came from Sihai Trading Company. The man named Wang Fuqing also said he was ill and did not come today, so he also sent a shopkeeper..."
Shunzi's face clearly showed a look of sullenness.
"You ungrateful animal!"
Liu Deng also had a sneer on his lips, but this was also expected.
Although there is no definite evidence from Ye Yijian so far, according to Liu Deng's guess, the king of Dongou is probably behind the Sihai Trading Company.
As for the guy named Wang Fuqing, Liu Deng didn't take it to heart at all.
Others may be afraid of the concubines in the harem, but Liu Deng is definitely not included.
Even in Chang'an City, wasn't Mrs. Shen kept submissive by Liu Deng?
What's more, this is the country of Dai, and they are making trouble on Liu Deng's territory. Even if Liu Deng kills them all, when this matter comes to the emperor, Liu Deng will stand for this reason!
"Your Majesty, give me three hundred soldiers, and I will escort all these guys over to you one by one!"
Shunzi said angrily.
"Okay, stop talking nonsense, even if you want to take action, you can't do it now!"
Liu Deng rolled his eyes at him, then took a deep breath, collected himself, and then strode towards the back hall.
Although many of the merchants who came today were not meeting Liu Deng for the first time, this was really their first time coming to the palace for dinner.
However, many people know that this meal may not be that delicious!
Especially when I saw that the big shopkeeper of Sihai Company and the legendary shopkeeper Wang didn't show up, I felt even more upset.
"The king has arrived!"
Just when these people were uneasy, Liu Deng appeared on the stage in casual clothes.
"Common people meet the king!"
"Common people meet the king!"
Although these people hold a large amount of food in their hands, and each of them can be regarded as a powerful figure in the business world.
But now when facing Liu Deng, all the proper etiquette is indispensable.
After all, the status gap between the two parties was too huge. Although Emperor Wen later abolished the "Deprecating Merchant Order", the social status of merchants is still very low.
"Everyone, please get up. Today I am treating guests to dinner. It would be unjust if all of you kowtow! Let's be casual. Everyone, sit down!"
Liu Deng had a warm smile on his face. He was now very used to this kind of occasion.
"Thank you, Your Majesty!"
Even though Liu Deng had said so, these businessmen still behaved very cautiously.
In fact, those local merchants in Jinyang certainly understand what Liu Deng means by coming here today.
It's just that good money is hard to give up. Just because of Liu Deng's words, they were asked to give up the large amounts of copper coins they had received. They were really unwilling to do so.
"Now that everyone is here, let's serve the food!"
After seeing all these people take their seats again, Liu Deng gave direct orders.
"Serve!"
Shunzi shouted, and a dozen maids came in from the door.
Everyone was holding a large copper tripod in their hands, and then placed them on the table next to them one by one.
On an occasion like today, one person should have one seat at a time, but the furniture in the palace had already been replaced by Liu Deng.
Instead, there is a newly built Eight Immortals Table.
So one person per seat becomes eight people per table.
Although there are not many businessmen coming today, there are enough people in the 70s and 80s in total.
Seeing that a bronze tripod had been placed on each table, Liu Deng smiled with satisfaction, and then motioned to the palace ladies to open the lid.
Many people had some expectations in their hearts. After all, even the wealthy families in Chang'an City had heard about the dishes in the Dai Palace.
Just after taking a look at the dishes inside, all the merchants' faces became weird...
