A great man of the Northern Song Dynasty

A group of businessmen were gathering in a restaurant, and people kept coming in to report news.

"Lang Jun, we have collected 30,000 yuan."

"Okay!" A wealthy businessman said proudly: "Go and collect more."

"Mr. Lang, our family has collected fifty thousand guan."

"Okay, I'll give you a big reward later!"

"..."

The news kept coming, and the wealthy businessmen were smiling.

"After all, I can save a lot of money!"

"Let's wipe out all the banknotes in the market. Those people don't know if they will regret it."

"I will definitely regret it."

A wealthy businessman said seriously: "You don't know Shen An's temperament. Once he wants to get something, he almost never fails. No, he just never fails."

"He is very confident!"

"Also, he got a huge crystal mine, which is something that will make the country rich!"

"He gave a lot of dividends to the palace and the academy, but even so, the money he earns from crystals every year puts us to shame."

"Crystal! That's a treasure. I don't know where the mine is..."

"It's all brought by ship."

A wealthy businessman rolled his eyes and said, "How about... let's follow the boat and have a look?"

Another wealthy businessman sneered and said, "Go ahead. The fleet is always accompanied by soldiers from the Mangshan Army. If you think you are powerful, just follow it."

"I won't go, I won't go." The wealthy businessman's face turned pale. "It's just a joke. It's just a joke."

The Mangshan Army has a great reputation, and they are probably the kind of murderous maniacs that most people would not dare to mess with.

"It's good to know, but I forgot to tell you that someone followed the fleet, but was caught by the soldiers and dragged behind the boat with a rope. When he was pulled up, all the flesh on the lower half was gone. "

"Where have you gone?" Some people think this is unreliable.

"They were all eaten by big fish."

"So cruel!"

Everyone felt chills in their hearts, and suddenly there was the sound of rapid footsteps outside, and then a servant rushed in, saying with a look of panic: "Lang Jun, we can't take it anymore, we can't take it anymore."

His master stood up and asked: "Why? Didn't a certain person mobilize 60,000 copper coins? Why can't he collect it?"

The servant said with a sad face: "Many people are spreading the news, saying that from now on we can only use banknotes for transactions..."

Wealthy businessmen must use banknotes for transactions. This is the greatest support.

As soon as these words came out, the value of banknotes would inevitably soar, and no one would be willing to sell them.

But what about the wealthy businessmen?

They were preparing to make a fortune by sweeping up the banknotes on the market, but they were sabotaged not long after they started.

Damn it!

"Who did this?"

"You and I are at odds with each other!"

"Find it out, it must be one of us."

Then more and more servants came, all bringing the same news.

"...It was said that I heard someone in Fanlou who drank too much..."

Everyone looked at each other, and someone asked: "Who is not here today?"

"Yes, for those who didn't come, check and see who went to Fan Lou. That must be the news they leaked."

"Yes, go check it out!"

A group of people cursed the person who leaked the information, and then urged the servants to investigate.

The news came quickly.

"No one is going!"

Damn it!

"Who spread the word?"

"I do not know!"

"Could it be..."

A wealthy businessman suddenly slapped his forehead and whispered: "Anxiang didn't sweep away the banknotes..."

Everyone looked at each other.

"Can Shen An... know it?"

"Hard to say."

"What does it gain us if we suffer a loss from him?"

If they could kill people from afar, all the wealthy businessmen would hope that they could kill Shen An.

"Shen An... is so wicked!"

"No, he first asked us to help, and then tricked us. How can such a thing happen?"

A wealthy businessman said gloomily: "We are right about this. We are not afraid of him wherever he goes. Besides, who doesn't know a few powerful and senior officials? Are we afraid of him?"

"Let's go find him!"

…

In the Shen family, Zhao Xu witnessed a financial war that he is still recalling.

Shen An drank a lot of tea, went to the latrine to drink water happily, and looked at the window and couldn't help but feel happy.

Crystal mine, haha!

The Mangshan Army recently captured several groups of guys who were following the fleet and killed them all, which effectively deterred those ambitious people who wanted to find out the location of the crystal mine.

As for those fleets, they are actually all fake.

With a monthly shipment volume of five hundred 'crystal pieces', Shen An can turn fraud into an art and a trick to tease people.

After returning to the study, Zhao Xu had already figured out many problems.

"You are so wicked now, those businessmen will probably hate you to the core."

Zhao Xu felt that Shen An had gone too far, "If they want to collect the banknotes, just let them collect them. Why spread the news."

As soon as Shen An sat down, he sat up straight after hearing this and asked, "Who do you represent?"

"Who?" Zhao Xu was a little confused.

"Whose side are you on?" Shen An's expression gradually became serious.

This is not a joke topic, you need to take it seriously.

Zhao Xu felt this meaning and said seriously: "Of course they are the common people, but since the wealthy businessmen are required to contribute, they should not be teased like this."

"But the common people and small businessmen were exchanged for banknotes at a low price. Who can they complain to?" Shen An was a little angry. "There are many wealthy businessmen who have done illegal things. What's the point of letting them contribute? If you want to be serious, get them all involved. From the Imperial City Division’s interrogation, not more than 10% will come out safely!”

"You...pedantic!"

Shen An was really angry. He felt that he had taught Zhao Xu for many years, but he was still so pedantic. "Since we have decided to use banknotes comprehensively, why should we give them an advantage? The key is that this advantage belongs to the people, that is to say , harming the interests of the common people to subsidize wealthy businessmen, do you think it is appropriate?"

Zhao Xu shook his head, feeling a little uncomfortable.

Young people always feel that they are omnipotent, have unlimited possibilities, are infallible, and cannot withstand criticism and blows.

But he knew he was wrong.

But he refused to admit his mistake.

Shen An softened his tone and said seriously: "You have to stand in line. The biggest problem in the Song Dynasty now is the inequality between rich and poor. Heavy taxes are making the people breathless. You have to wake up at this time. As for the wealthy businessmen The rich and powerful, they are not short of money, of course, we cannot cheat them, we must do things within the rules..."

Zhao Xu nodded, indicating that he was wrong.

Shen An smiled happily and said: "If you think about this matter slowly and think it through clearly, it will be of great benefit to the formation of your future concepts."

Young people's outlook on life is not yet stable and needs to be shaped by various events and reflections.

"Shen An!"

At this time, shouting came from outside, and there were many people listening to it.

Damn it!

"what's going on?"

Shen An stood up and Zhuang Laoshi came outside.

Zhuang Laoshi said in embarrassment: "Mr. Lang, there are many businessmen coming outside, and they all bring people with them, saying they want to die with you!"

"Perish with someone?"

Shen An said with a straight face: "Let's take a look."

Zhuang Laoshi advised: "They were furious when they saw it. They also said that you are crossing the river and destroying the bridge. If you don't give me an explanation today, you will have to go outside the palace to knock on the door."

"Then I'd better go and see it."

Shen An took the lead, and Zhao Xu summoned his followers and ordered: "Go back quickly and tell the people guarding the imperial city that you heard that wealthy businessmen are plotting a rebellion..."

"Your Majesty..."

The one who followed today was Qiao Er. He said in horror: "They didn't rebel! They just caused trouble for Gui Xinhou."

Zhao Xu's eyes became gloomier, "I said they were rebelling... It seems I was wrong. I guess I misjudged the person... It turns out you wanted to rebel..."

"No, it's... it's the merchants who rebelled."

Qiao Er felt that if he said these words any later, he might not be able to see the sun tomorrow.

"Then what are you waiting for?" Zhao Xu said coldly: "It's just a conspiracy. Maybe you heard it wrong. This is called advancing to attack...retreating to defend."

Qiao Er nodded, then turned around and ran away.

Shen An can advance, retreat or defend here, but once those businessmen stop knocking on the door, he, Qiao Er, will be accused of being a liar, and he will be in a lot of trouble in the future.

But what can he do?

The cold look in Zhao Xu's eyes just now meant that he was clearly preparing to do something dirty to him.

As a prince, Zhao Xu only needs to charge him with one crime, and then someone will naturally come to deal with him.

That’s right!

Qiao Er ran to report the news from the back door with tears in his eyes, but at the front door, Wen Xiaozhong came out.

His right hand is holding the handle of the long knife, and he is tying the right hand and the handle with cotton cloth.

When blood flows onto the handle of the knife, it becomes very slippery.

Therefore, anti-slip measures have always been a top priority.

Chen Luo glanced at him, UU reading www. ｕｋａｓ.net I couldn't help but shudder.

"Mr. Lang is here."

Shen An came out, followed by Zhao Xu holding a wooden stick.

Huahua also came out, raised her head and glanced at Shen An, then ran to the gate first.

Zhao Wuwu originally took Huahua out for a walk, but when he saw Wen Xiaozhong and others with cold faces, he couldn't help but be a little dumbfounded.

"If you are optimistic about the inner courtyard, say there are guests outside."

Shen An smiled at her.

Zhao Wuwu felt that this smile had the smell of blood, and she quickly shouted: "Huahua, go back."

Huahua didn't even look back, just stared at the door.

Shen An waved his hand, then walked to the door and said, "Open the door."

This move is very grand.

Yao Lian opened the door, and the noise from outside rushed in.

"Shen An, come out. If you don't give me an explanation today, I will give you an explanation later."

"Make him pay!"

"If we don't pay compensation, we will go knock on the door and complain to the officials."

"We helped but still got cheated. How can there be such a truth in the world? Even if Shen An comes out, I won't be afraid..."

As soon as he finished speaking, Shen An walked out of the door.

A man was raising his foot outside the door, pretending to kick it down.

Of course he didn't dare, he was just pretending.

But Shen An thought he was real and pointed at this person.

Wen Xiaozhong rushed over. When the man saw the long knife in Wen Xiaozhong's hand, his first reaction was to kneel down, "My feet are itchy. I swear my feet are itchy."

Shen An said calmly: "Xizhong, treat his feet."

Wen Xiaozhong came over, turned the long knife in his hand, and slashed the man's heel with the back of the knife.

"ah……"

The screams were so sharp that it made people's ears uncomfortable, but no one dared to cover their ears.

Shen An walked down the steps, looked at these businessmen, and asked, "What are you all here for?"