At this time, in a courtyard in Donghua, almost all the imperial merchants in Donghua were gathered.Brocade robes, graceful temperament, standing or sitting, all reveal the bearing of a superior person, and the unique shrewdness and sharpness of a businessman.These people go out, they are all in charge of thousands or even tens of thousands of people's livelihoods, and the net worth they have, if they are used in the war this time, for the Donghua royal family, even if they are not able to turn the tide, they can at least let Donghua's army have a fight.These people controlled the war horses, iron tools, granaries, and even Donghua's finances.Fengcang Zhanwang's army broke Qinglan, for Donghua, it had a non-negligible impact on the morale of the army, and these people in the courtyard were the last straw that could really determine Donghua's survival.However, these majestic masters are solemn at this time, looking at each other quietly, and there is always a lingering heavy and uneasy color in their eyes.After a long silence, several people sitting on the chairs on the left and right invariably put down the tea cup in their hands, turned their heads to look at the young man sitting on the main seat, one of them tentatively spoke, "Zhan Gongzi, we are all businessmen, everything is based on interests first, at this time, the war between the two countries is rising, it is the time when the war horse and iron business is rising, miss this opportunity, our losses may be incalculable, Zhan Gongzi, you look ......at it" The young man sitting on the main seat had a handsome and peaceful face, and his expression was not shocked, It was Zhan Xiaoyao, the master of Zhan's horse farm, and when he heard this, he only glanced indifferently at the person who spoke, "Does Boss Bian think that Zhan's decision has hindered your financial route?"
”"Uh, no, no, no......"
The boss over there's face changed slightly when he heard this, and couldn't help but rub his hands nervously, "Zhan Gongzi, that's not what I mean, isn't this what I mean below, isn't this discussing with Gongzi?"
”"Nothing negotiable."
Zhan Xiaoyao's eyes were light, and he swept over the faces of several other men who were also nervous, and his tone seemed so relaxed and casual, peaceful and harmless, "Zhan's meaning has been expressed very clearly, if you feel that Zhan's words do not need to be obeyed, Zhan will not be reluctant, but after today, the Zhan family's business will no longer have anything to do with you." ”"Zhan Gongzi!"
The next person in the hall hurriedly spoke, "Don't worry, don't worry, we don't want to disobey the prince, it's just that Donghua is now in a national crisis, as the imperial businessmen of Donghua, if we pull the king's hind legs at this critical time, I am afraid that we will not be able to compete with the imperial court in the future, once the war is over, how will the emperor spare us?"
”Besides, although businessmen do not know national borders, but their own country is in trouble, shouldn't they lend a helping hand?
Zhan Gongzi is a person of Fengcang, who knows what he means?
This is not only his own clear attitude, but also wants them, the merchants of Donghua, to indirectly help Feng Cang deal with Donghua......
A bit excessive, right?
It is understandable for Feng Cang's people to help their own country, but it is obviously unreasonable to ask their merchants in Donghua to help Feng Cang and deal with their lord in turn.Moreover, at this time, they did not help when the country was ruined, and they were afraid that they would completely break with the imperial court in the future, and the title of imperial merchant would not be related to them, and from then on, they would completely cut off the financial route with the royal family.However, even though there were many emotions and dissatisfaction in their hearts, they only dared to slander these words in their hearts, and they did not dare to reveal the slightest bit on their faces."
Boss Li is too worried."
Zhan Xiaoyao spoke unhurriedly, holding a cup of tea in his hand but did not drink it, "Donghua Guopo, the territory here will be planted with the banner of Fengcang, and I will take care of myself at night, where will I have the energy to settle accounts with you after the autumn?"
”The meaning of this sentence is......
Is the destruction of Donghua a foregone conclusion?
Several people here heard this, their feelings were a little complicated, although the businessmen were profitable, it would be hypocritical to say how patriotic they were, but after all, they were also the people of Donghua, seeing that the country was in trouble, they could not help each other, and even inserted a cold arrow in the back - directly cut off the army's horses and weapons, which undoubtedly accelerated the speed of the defeat of the Donghua army.If one day Fengcang's army comes to the city, are they considered sinners in Donghua?"
Think for yourself."
Zhan Xiaoyao didn't seem to have much patience to deal with them, and he didn't mean to deal with them, he slowly stood up, his eyes were always as calm as a pool of clear water, "This matter Zhan Mou just showed his attitude and gave you a suggestion, whether you want to do it or not, Zhan Mou is not reluctant."
Zhan still has something to do, so I won't delay your time and leave. ”"Zhan Gongzi."
Everyone stood up and looked at him uneasily, and one of them said hesitantly, "Our choice won't affect our future business dealings with the Zhan family, right?"
”"Your choice?"
Zhan Xiaoyao smiled faintly, "Zhan thinks that his meaning has been expressed clearly, how to choose is your freedom, who the Zhan family's business wants to do with is also Zhan's power, you don't have to worry about this." ”What does that mean......
Everyone was in unison, and they couldn't help but look at each other, and they only felt in a dilemma for a while.What the situation in the world is now, they are very clear.Qinglan broke the country in less than 20 days, which made many people in the world frightened?
As one of them, the people of Donghua heard the news, and they couldn't sleep and eat all day.Fengcang's army was like a divine help, sweeping Qinglan with a thunderous force, leaving the latter powerless, and after Qinglan, it was Donghua.The soldiers of the six countries forced Feng Cang, forcing Empress Feng Cang to hold a ring at the foot of Phoenix Mountain to recruit relatives, which had already spread all over the world at this time, and Feng Cang's final counterattack was to directly use the iron cavalry elite soldiers to crusade against the unreasonable provocation of Qinglan and Donghua.How many deep-minded people secretly judge when the day of Donghua's destruction of the country will come, and almost no one thinks that Donghua will win.At this time of national survival, they are not only merchants, but also the focus of attention of the court and the common people, and it is up to them whether their actions will be exchanged for infamy or praise.Merchants have always been self-interested, and it is incumbent upon them to help the state and the court, but the prerequisite for winning praise in this way must be that they will not cut off their own livelihood.If the way of life is broken, and finally the country cannot be saved, then they will be left with nothing.Zhan Xiaoyao didn't seem to pay attention to their thoughts, and calmly left the main hall and walked out."
Childe," the two Tsing Yi guards approached respectfully, "are you in a hurry now?"
”"Hmm."
Zhan Xiaoyao nodded, his tone was light, "Prepare the car, set off immediately, and go to the Northern Yan Capital City." ”"Yes."
Whether it is Zhan Xiaoyao or the Tsing Yi guards, they no longer pay attention to the few bosses who remain in the hall - the final result of this matter is already in front of them, and there is no need to pay more attention.