Chapter 214 Teaching by precept and example
It turns out that this is a beggar?
But they didn't think about it. The one sitting in front of them was the general of the dynasty, His Highness the King of Wu.
Looking at the faces of these profiteers, Wu Zheng could no longer sit still, so he stood up suddenly and left without looking back.
Everyone was shocked. In their opinion, the King of Wu had to ask for help but not be sincere... at least, let's say a few nice words.
The first thing they felt was fear, fear that arose from the heart.
But for these people, property is much more important than life!
This fear is overwhelmed by the fear that the property may be depleted.
Xi Benzhen and Huang Zongxi looked at each other and smiled bitterly, "My brothers... why are you doing this?"
"Brother Xi, Brother Huang... We are different from you. One of you is the Secretary for Finance and the other is the Deputy Director. At least you have a clear mind. No matter what, the King of Wu can take care of your property... We are said to be the major shareholders of the Chamber of Commerce, but once the King of Wu sells his shares, our property will instantly shrink by half, and even lose all his money... We have some cash in our hands, which is also to ensure a temporary need... To put it bluntly, if we can't make the case, can the government help us?"
This sentence attracted the most people's approval.
Huang Zongxi smiled bitterly, "Why don't you think about it again... The Chamber of Commerce can grow and grow to this day, but the King of Wu founded the Chamber of Commerce. It is precisely because of the King of Wu's constant support that he can reach this day... Even if he is grateful for his kindness, he will not embarrass the King of Wu so that he can't get out of the Taiwan Strait, right?"
"Brother Huang said it lightly... We are not fools. These days, some people have secretly purchased shares in the Chamber of Commerce... Who is it? It is an open secret..."
When the man said this, he pushed his hand north, "We can't afford to fight against the gods in the sky, but we can still afford to hide... Brother Huang, Brother Xi, it's unpleasant. If... King Wu is defeated by His Majesty, if we get involved in this matter, we will be pursued by the court in the future... At that time, I am afraid that it will not offend the King of Wu, but the Emperor... my life may be lost!"
This is reasonable, so she was so blocked by Xi Benzhen and Huang Zongxi couldn't speak for a while. In fact, why didn't the two think so?
It’s just that I’m in my position and have different positions!
"My brothers... between the emperor and the king of Wu, we must have a choice, otherwise it will be a pleasing ending. In the following view, although the king of Wu has a strong military power, it is ultimately a place in the two provinces of Zhejiang and Fujian. The emperor has the entire world... Therefore, I want to resell the court when the stock price has not yet fallen to the bottom... In this way, it can not only protect the interests, but also show good things to the court..."
As soon as these words came out, everyone started to whisper.
Huang Zongxi and Xi Benzhen saw that the situation was not good, so he hurriedly said, "You must not do this... you must not do this..."
"Why can't we do this... The family business we have accumulated hard can't be buried with others like this..."
Listen, I have no restraint.
If this is normal, you have to slap your mouth!
"Brother Chen is right, don't think that the order of King Wu was issued...but how many poor people can get a lot of money for selling their money?"
"That's right, I think... by then, the King of Wu will not be able to take the stage and will come and ask us for help."
"What kind of siege is solved... Let's go back now and sell the shares we hold to the court... I think, as long as we sell shares to the court together, the number of shares in the court will definitely exceed that of the King of Wu, so what else can there be suspense... At that time, with the court's protection, why should we be afraid of King of Wu's revenge?"
Someone also whispered, "But our family is in Jiangnan, if the King of Wu blames it..."
"What are you afraid of? We haven't violated the law. We should pay attention to your love and my wishes... Even if you are the King of Wu, you have to be reasonable, right?" In the second half of this sentence, the volume was significantly lowered.
But no one paid attention to it. The house was filled with people and talked about it, like a boiled porridge pot.
The public opinion aroused by these words made all the businessmen present feel extremely urgent, as if the family business would disappear overnight. They were talking about selling their shares to the court.
Huang Zongxi and Xi Benzhen stepped forward and prepared to persuade each other. However, they could not control the situation anymore. These merchants turned around and left in groups. More than a dozen of those with a slight bottom line looked around. Finally, they sighed helplessly, bowed to Huang Zongxi and Xi Benzhen, and left sadly.
....
Zhang Huangyan was rushing, and when he heard the news from the Chamber of Commerce, he was shocked.
The merchant was unreliable, and Zhang Huangyan was mentally prepared, but the Chamber of Commerce abandoned the King of Wu and was ready to join the court, which was indeed beyond his expectations.
If the General's Mansion loses the Chamber of Commerce, then in the near future, the ending will be in name only.
But what he was even more worried was that Wu Zhenghui took action against the Chamber of Commerce.
Zhang Huangyan knew Wu Zheng’s thoughts very well and had already had the intention to take action with the Chamber of Commerce, but he just lacked excuses.
It’s not that Zhang Huangyan wants to protect these unscrupulous businessmen, but that in Zhang Huangyan’s view, the time is really not the time.
Internal and external difficulties are the most appropriate portrayal of the General's Mansion at this time.
If the court in the north and the other people in the south attacked the chamber of commerce at this time, then the General's Mansion would probably not be able to maintain it.
Of course, it was just the General's Mansion, and the vassal state of King Wu still existed.
But there is no General's Mansion, King of Wu, that is, King of Wu!
Therefore, Zhang Huangyan rushed to the front of the palace gate, jumped down from the horse's back, raised his hand and threw the reins into the doorman, and his movements were smooth, like flowing clouds and water...beautiful!
But Zhang Huangyan soon discovered that his worries were redundant.
The moment he entered the backyard of the royal palace, Zhang Huangyan couldn't help but smile bitterly.
His Highness, who he thought would be furious, was sitting there, teaching his son seriously.
"Di'er...Dad now asks you, what would you do if someone wronged you in the future and said you had stolen his food?"
Wu Di, who was only five years old, replied in a silly voice: "Reply to my father, Di'er will explain to him and prove that I did not steal his food."
Zhang Huangyan stopped hearing the sound and nodded slightly.
"How do you prove that you didn't steal food... How do you prove to others that you have entered your stomach? Do you have to cut your stomach open?"
Wu Di, who was only five years old, couldn't answer, and he looked at Wu Zheng with grievance.
Wu Zheng reached out and touched his son's head, "Then Dad tells you... If you really encounter such a thing, don't think about cutting open your stomach to prove your innocence... Instead, you should dig out the other person's eyes, swallow it, let it be in your belly, and see it clearly!"
Wu Di nodded as if he understood, "Di'er remembers his father's teachings!"
Zhang Huangyan was anxious and strode over, "Prince, don't... educate the prince like this!"
Chapter completed!