Dragon's Origin

Besides nodding, what else could the Emperor and that legendary master guard do? Wang Sheng had said all the good and bad things himself, so what else could others say?

“Actually, the matter with Baoqing Yu Tang in the beginning was a bit excessive.” Wang Sheng stroked his chin and pondered for a moment, then said very seriously to the Emperor, “There was no need to push Baoqing Yu Tang to that extent at all. You only needed to send someone to discuss the idea with the owner of Baoqing Yu Tang and set a condition that they were not allowed to suppress your business anymore. Wouldn't they be afraid to refuse?”

Of course, Baoqing Yu Tang wouldn't dare to refuse. Because this idea was a completely transparent scheme from beginning to end, upright and justified, flying the banner of national security. Even ten Baoqing Yu Tangs couldn't turn the situation around. Even if they knew about our plans, they couldn't resolve it, because those businesses were dead knots.

Of course, the Emperor couldn't let go of this transparent scheme. However, as the Emperor, he certainly couldn't do such a coercive thing. He would definitely find someone to secretly reveal the method to a certain feudal lord. As long as someone took action, the Emperor could follow suit. Anyway, the various feudal states and the capital were doing their own thing, and everyone was earning their own share within their own territory, so no one was hindering anyone else.

“We are good people, and we won't force people to a dead end.” Wang Sheng emphasized that he was a good person again before asking the Emperor, “Look, your troubles can be resolved, and Baoqing Yu Tang doesn't have to pay a heavy price. You're good, I'm good, everyone's good, everyone's happy, how wonderful?”

“Yes, yes!” The Emperor nodded very reluctantly, acknowledging Wang Sheng's words. Of course, he would definitely agree with the latter part if he were a pure businessman. As for Wang Sheng saying he was a good person, that was a matter of opinion.

“Your matter of collecting debts from the royal family actually has some gentler and simpler methods.” Wang Sheng then began to talk about the second method of collecting debts.

The Emperor immediately perked up and hurriedly asked, “Is there a way that doesn't harm the harmony?”

“This matter is actually very simple.” Wang Sheng had given enough slaps and began to offer sweet dates, “The Emperor is busy with a myriad of affairs every day. He probably doesn't even know about your small matter of tens of thousands or hundreds of thousands of gold coins. The ones troubling you must be those royal and court scoundrels who are ruining the Emperor's reputation under the Emperor's banner, right?”

“Yes, that's right, but why do you think it's just a small matter of tens of thousands or hundreds of thousands of gold coins?” The Emperor was very comfortable with Wang Sheng's words. It was definitely true that the Emperor didn't know, and the bad things were all done by the court scoundrels. However, he was very dissatisfied with Wang Sheng's casual mention of the amount and asked directly.

“If you were really owed millions of gold coins, would you still be able to sit still and ask for debts?” Wang Sheng pointed at the Emperor and shook his head, “If it were me, millions of gold coins would be my lifeblood, and I would have already raised a team to forcibly attack the capital. Would I still be sitting here drinking?”

“Okay, I'll give you that.” The Emperor found that he couldn't refute it. Even if he was known as the owner of all the wealth in the world, if he was really coerced out of millions of gold coins, the Emperor would have to turn his face and roll up his sleeves to go himself.

“Since the Emperor doesn't know about it, then it's actually simple.” Wang Sheng continued with the previous topic, “Brother, don't you still have connections in the officialdom? Grease some palms, shed a little blood, and leak the news to the Emperor's presence. With the Emperor's wisdom and martial prowess, admired by all the people, if he really knew about this, would he let an honest and law-abiding merchant suffer such a big loss?”

The way he said it, why did the Emperor love to hear it so much? It sounded comfortable, it sounded cheerful, and he didn't even want to refute it. How could a benevolent and sagacious Emperor, admired by all people, allow an honest and law-abiding merchant to suffer a loss?

“When the Emperor gives an order, the compensation that should be compensated, the repayment that should be repaid, with interest, can he still owe you?” Wang Sheng seemed to have become a kind-hearted person, persuading the Emperor's merchant not to use violent methods to collect debts, but to use gentle methods.

But the Emperor couldn't help but nod as he listened, obviously agreeing with Wang Sheng's statement. Of course, he mainly agreed with Wang Sheng's attitude, not to use extermination tactics at every turn, which would hurt feelings too much, not good!

“Look how good this is?” Wang Sheng continued to express, “No one is hurt, the Emperor has rooted out the black sheep in the royal family and the court, restoring a clear and bright sky to the court. Moreover, after this incident, the Emperor's reputation for not protecting corrupt officials is widely spread, and his prestige is increasing day by day. Brother, you also get back your debts, and in the next few years or even ten years, you don't have to worry about business matters. You can enjoy the romantic life of wine and beauties every day and continue to live your pampered life of luxury, how good!”

The Emperor still nodded, and he automatically substituted the matter of owing debts to Wang Sheng's marquis's residence. As Wang Sheng said, this is indeed a more satisfactory way to solve the problem, and his own prestige is still increasing, which is simply too good.

“We are good people, and we can't give you those outrageous ideas that would make you be condemned by everyone.” Wang Sheng emphasized again that he was a good person. This time, even the legendary master next to him wanted to vomit. He was obviously the one who came up with the most ruthless idea, but he still repeatedly flaunted himself as a good person. This thick skin made even the legendary master from the palace admit defeat.

“The two inappropriate methods I just mentioned, brother, just treat them as two stories you heard, and forget them after going back to sleep!” Wang Sheng still didn't forget to pretend to be a good person at this moment, and then immediately turned his gaze to the legendary master, “As for this one, I believe you didn't hear anything messy. Keep your mouth shut and don't spread it around. Be careful when you sleep, and don't talk nonsense in your dreams.”

It seemed like an ordinary instruction, but in the ears of the legendary master, it was like the most severe warning. Although it didn't come from the Emperor's mouth, the Emperor was sitting next to him, which was simply the Emperor using Wang Sheng's mouth to severely warn him.

How could the legendary master guard not know what to do in this matter? He nodded hurriedly, and it was estimated that if Wang Sheng hadn't been here, he would have knelt down in front of the Emperor to swear allegiance. It must be said that he was truly loyal to the Emperor and had no second thoughts.

“Okay, today's chat was really enjoyable.” Wang Sheng took another big gulp of fine wine and said goodbye to the Emperor, “A thousand cups of wine are too few when meeting a kindred spirit, and half a sentence is too much when the conversation is not speculative. Today's drinking was enjoyable, and the chat was also enjoyable. I've had my fill. We're going back to our respective homes to find our respective mothers.”

“Go back and resolve the pressure from Baoqing Yu Tang first, and then collect debts from the royal family.” Wang Sheng didn't forget to remind the Emperor before leaving, “I'm going back to sleep and see if I can find a way to earn back the capital I lost, with interest.”

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As soon as this sentence was said, the Emperor and the legendary master both felt a chill run down their spines. The matter of the marquis's residence had to be resolved as soon as possible, otherwise, it was estimated that they would be raised like pigs.