Prime Minister of Great Qin

Chapter 161 Become an 'official businessman' at the mercy of others! (four thousand words)

"I obey the order." Feng Dong cupped his hands.

He casually brushed his beard with his hands to make the messy ends a little more tidy, then looked at his second son, and said with a sense of loss, "Look at the clan well, if I don't come back"

"Let's make a living for ourselves."

"Father." Feng Ce's eyes showed anxiety.

Feng Dong shook his head, and sighed softly: "Falcons will last for a thousand days, and there will be such a day."

"That's it."

Feng Dong walked out of the yard tremblingly.

His steps were already faltering. Seeing this, Feng Ce hurried forward, wanting to help him, but Feng Dong stopped him.

Feng Dong waved his hand and said, "No need."

"I can do it alone."

Done.

Feng Dong waved his hand at the little official, then walked straight ahead.

The little official laughed and had no opinion.

soon.

Feng Dong went to the prison office again.

This time the clerk did not lead him to the lobby, but took him directly to the back hall.

When Feng Dong arrived, there were already several people standing in the arena.

Seeing Feng Dong coming, Cheng Zheng quickly took two steps, walked up to Feng Dong, and said with a disturbed expression: "Brother Feng, you are here too, you are usually the most knowledgeable person among us, come and analyze it for us. The sub-government asked us to come, what is the so-called reason?"

Others cast their eyes one after another.

Feng Dong smiled wryly, and sighed, "Why else?"

"It's for salt and iron."

"The various measures taken by the previous government are actually just to use the opportunity to introduce the 'business law'. Now the goal has been achieved. We have all become traitors among merchants. Don't forget, Mr. Zhong's previous targeting is just a word. No mention of salt and iron."

"The government really has nothing to gain?"

"impossible!"

"The government probably has some insights into the situation, and they just want to force me to submit."

Cheng Zheng's face darkened slightly,

The expressions of several people present were very ugly.

The previous government has entrapped them so badly, if they start to interrogate Yantie.I'm afraid that no one present can walk out alive, after all, they are all participants, and the government's attitude is so tough.

There was an air of despair and depression in the back hall.

boom!
With a muffled sound.

The back hall with the door open was suddenly closed.

Hearing the shock from behind, the five of them were also taken aback.

When the five of them turned around, they saw 'Mr. Zhong' walking over at a leisurely pace.

This time only Mr. Zhong was alone.

The former eldest son, Tingwei and others are all gone.

Feng Dong and the others looked slightly different.

But they didn't feel the pressure weakened, on the contrary, they felt like Mount Tai was pressing down on them, making them a little out of breath.

Mr. Zhong's methods are unpredictable and unpredictable.

They really don't want to go through it again.

With the eldest son and others by his side, even if this person is still restrained, what will happen to only one person at the moment, it is really hard to think deeply, and it is really unexpected.

Feng Dong and others said: "I have seen Mr. Zhong."

Ji Heng nodded calmly and said with a smile: "Everyone, please take your seat."

talking.

He clapped his hands.

Soon, several petty officials entered the room and offered them a cup of tea.

Ji Heng said: "This is Xinyang Maojian."

"A kind of tea that I discovered by accident, it tastes quite delicious."

"Everyone can try it."

heard.

Feng Dong and the others' expressions darkened.

They were already frightened, and subconsciously held the worst intentions towards all Ji Heng's actions. They even thought that the so-called tea water was poisonous.

Ji Heng sat on it.

He just looked down teasingly.

Do not rush.

Not urgent.

not annoyed.

Looking at the glowing green tea, Feng Dong's heart was pounding. He couldn't figure out what Ji Heng was thinking, and then he thought about it, their life and death were already in the hands of this person, and he didn't even use such a trick as poisoning. means?

Thinking of this.

Feng Dong's uneasy heart calmed down a lot.

He reached out to lift the tea bowl, and felt a slightly hot touch from his fingertips.

Feng Dong looked around, but no one was drinking, while others looked at him, as if expecting his attempt, Feng Dong hesitated for a moment, and took a sip.

Tea into the stomach.

Feng Dong immediately frowned.

Bitter.

Not very tasty.

Feng Dong put down the tea. Although it tasted bad, he also noticed it.

This tea is non-toxic.

Ji Heng looked at Feng Dong with interest, and asked, "How does the tea taste?"

Feng Dong cupped his hands and said, "Mr. Hui Zhong."

"It tastes light."

"Bitter."

"I've always liked salt and sugar, so I'm not used to this weak tea."

"Then wait." Ji Heng said with a smile.

heard.

Feng Dong frowned.

He looked at the tea suspiciously, not understanding the meaning of Ji Heng's words.

Hearing the conversation between Ji Heng and Feng Dong, Cheng Zheng and the others immediately retracted their hands leaning on the tea bowl.

hold on?What are you waiting for?
Waiting for the poison to happen?
After ten or so breaths, Ji Heng asked again: "How do you feel now?"

Feng Dong frowned even tighter.

He really didn't know what Ji Heng wanted to ask.

He pursed his lips and made a gesture, trying to fool him.

immediately.

Feng Dong's expression was slightly different.

He looked at the tea suddenly, and said with some uncertainty: "This tea seems a little extraordinary. It tasted slightly bitter at first, with a bit of astringency, but now it has a sweetness, leaving a fragrance on the lips and teeth."

"It's kind of weird."

talking.

Feng Dong took another sip.

This time it was not a small sip in front, but a big one directly.

He clicked his lips.

It seems to be savoring the taste of tea.

a long time.

Only then nodded with a determined face.

My guess is right, it is indeed sweet at the beginning.

Feng Dong said in amazement: "It's because I don't know treasures, this tea is indeed a good one."

"Thank you, Mr. Zhong, old man."

Ji Heng said calmly: "It is true that the tea leaves may not suit your taste at first taste, but if you taste a few more sips, you will be able to discover its taste. In addition, tea leaves also have a refreshing effect."

heard.

Feng Dong and the others were startled.

They subconsciously looked at the teacup in front of them, with a strange look in their eyes.

Cheng Zheng and the others, who were afraid to drink tea, quickly picked up the tea bowl and took a few sips in a hurry.

as a businessman.

They know the value of it.

Not to mention the taste is acceptable, if it really has the effect of refreshing the mind, the value will be great.

But soon the expressions of several people dimmed.

Once the government's business law comes down, and when it is actually implemented, these salt officials and iron officials can only manage salt and iron. No matter how good the tea is, it will not fall on their heads. Leave it to them?

Ji Heng could feel the change in the atmosphere in the arena.

He said lightly: "Let's put the taste of the tea aside for now. Have you ever felt more refreshed?"

heard.

Feng Dong's eyes narrowed slightly.

He didn't know why Mr. Zhong asked this question.

Ji Heng didn't procrastinate, and directly said: "The people in front of you are depressed and look like frightened birds. Seeing your expressions now, I'm afraid they have recovered a lot, which means that drinking tea is still useful."

"At least it can make people sober."

"Mr. Zhong, what do you mean?" Feng Dong asked curiously.

Ji Heng smiled and said, "It doesn't mean anything, I just want to talk to you about something."

"What's the matter?" Feng Dong's eyes were uncertain.

Ji Heng laughed lightly and said, "Are you really not sure?"

Feng Dong and the others shuddered, still pretending not to know: "Please tell Mr. Zhong clearly."

"Salt iron!" Ji Heng said coldly.

Feng Dong was expressionless, he just cupped his hands, and asked with a blank face: "I didn't understand Mr. Zhong's words."

"Salt iron?"

"Mr. Zhong should know that all the salt and iron from the salt merchants and iron merchants have entered the water. There is indeed a lot of salt and iron in the hands of each family. Although there are less than ten million people in Guanzhong, there are still several million. Such a huge The demand, how can I fill it up?"

"Mr. Zhong thinks highly of us."

Ji Heng raised his forehead slightly, and seemed to agree with these words.

He raised his hand, pointed around, and said calmly: "You can look around, maybe you will find something."

heard.

Feng Dong and the others looked slightly startled.

They quickly looked around, but found nothing obvious.

but.

They didn't look back.

He still looked around solemnly.

Immediately.

Cheng Zheng said suddenly: "Why are there only five of us, and the other six?"

Hearing Cheng Zheng's terrified words, the others suddenly reacted, where are Cao Bingsheng and others?
They were there last time.

Why didn't you call them this time?

Is it intentional?

Or accidentally make a mistake?

"Now everyone should be able to wake up a little bit, the tea has been in your stomach for a while, you should be awake." Ji Heng's voice came faintly, and it fell into everyone's ears, but they only felt cold.

It made one shudder.

What did Ji Heng's words mean, and how could they not hear it?
This is intentional!
Cao Bingsheng and others were made a decision.

Ji Heng supported the big case with one hand, and leaned forward slightly, like a tiger descending a mountain, staring at the five people below, he said coldly, "You should be fully awake now."

"We can also talk about salt and iron."

"Salt and iron sink into water."

"You probably know better than anyone else."

"Don't say any more lies about ignorance and ignorance."

"Meaningless."

"Give the salt and iron to the imperial court, and I will save your life."

"What do you think of this deal?"

Be quiet.

Feng Dong, Cheng Zheng and others were silent.

No one said anything.

All lowered their heads, not knowing how to respond.

see.

Ji Heng sighed softly, and said slowly: "It seems that you still don't understand your current situation, I will give you a little more time to calm down, a cup of tea should be enough."

"When I come back, I hope to hear a satisfactory answer."

"remember."

"The only one who can save you now is the imperial court!"

"Don't mistake yourself."

Done.

Ji Heng got up and walked out of the back hall.

The door was closed again, and the room was still silent.

Cheng Zheng looked around vigilantly, gathered people together, and said in a low voice: "Everyone, what do you think Mr. Zhong is planning in his gourd? What exactly does he want us to calm down?"

"And where will Cao Bingsheng and others be?"

"Could he be dealing with us on the one hand, or the eldest son and others on the other hand, dealing with Cao Bingsheng?"

"."

Cheng Zheng asked a lot of questions.

He is now a shadow of a bow and snake, full of vigilance about everything.

The rest of the people looked at each other with helplessness in their eyes.

How could they know this?

This Mr. Zhong is too proficient in playing with this set of "false and real, true and false". No one knows which is true and which is false, but they dare not be careless.

It's about your own life.

Feng Dong didn't speak.

He stood at the outermost end, drinking tea quietly.

His expression gradually cleared up.

But soon.

His expression dimmed, and the corners of his mouth were full of self-deprecating expressions, full of helplessness and aggrieved.

He has regained his composure and gradually sorted out the situation.

Ji Heng's series of actions in front of them really shocked their minds, almost like frightened birds.

Feng Dong pondered for a moment, then slowly said: "I probably guessed what Mr. Zhong wanted us to calm down and sober up. Our heartstrings have been too tense these days, and we have already been a little too panicked, and we have already lost our sense of proportion. It was purely instinctive."

"This is actually within Mr. Zhong's expectations."

"He just wanted to make us a bird of injury, so that we could fall into it step by step. He had already set a trap, and we did fall into it in front of us."

"It's different now."

"He needs a sober us."

"so."

Feng Dong paused, looked at the tea bowl in his hand, and said with a wry smile: "He gave us a refreshing cup of tea, and at the same time took the initiative to bring up the topic, just to make a 'win-win' 'deal' with us."

"It's a deal, but it's actually a threat."

"Because we don't have a choice."

"From start to finish, we were at his mercy."

"There is no power to parry."

"There's not even a corresponding awareness at all."

"He is one chain after another, and he is plotting against me. Right now, he has given us two ways, a way of life, and a way of death. The way of life is to hand over the salt and iron. He protects us from death, and at the same time requires us to Wait for it to completely fall to the government."

"In the future, it will be completely reduced to an 'official business' like Juling!"

"Completely follow the orders of the government."

"As for the dead end."

"Except for turning to the government, everything else is a dead end."

"It was doomed from the beginning of business law."

"We all thought of the terrible impact after the promulgation of the commercial law, but in addition to the impact on our own operations, the more deadly impact is actually the promulgation of the commercial law itself."

"Everyone in the world says that merchants seek profit."

"This is also true!"

"But once the law of commerce comes out, it will have a great impact on merchants all over the world. I am afraid that it is unimaginable for us. The hatred of other merchants towards us may be like a torrent of water, continuous, and even the spring and autumn years can not be resolved."

"As long as the law of commerce exists, we will always be sinners."

"We may have thought of something before. At that time, we probably thought that the government would be there. Even if other merchants were dissatisfied, they would not dare to target them too blatantly, but the premise of all this is the protection of the government."

"What if the government doesn't care?"

A word fell.

The faces of the others all changed in shock.

Does the government care or not?

Doesn't that make them face the world's merchants?

Is this something they can resist?
Although there are no long-lasting merchants in the world, big merchants will appear at any time. Once these people grow to a certain level, how can they not resent them?

How can their clansmen be at peace then?

What awaits them in the end is .
Genocide!

Feng Dong said with a low mood: "That's why Mr. Zhong told us to calm down. As for what Brother Cheng was worried about earlier, it is not important at all, and there is no need for it."

"There are only two options left for us."

"pregnancy."

"Or die!"

　I moved my luggage today, because the property fee conflicted with the landlord, so I couldn't get the exit slip, and I couldn't use goods to move it, so I moved it by myself.

　　It's not over yet.

　　But tomorrow, there should be only two or six thousand words.

　　In the future, only the day when the key is changed may be less, and the rest of the time will be updated.

　　
　
(End of this chapter)