Great Wei scholar

No matter how good the relationship is, it is impossible for civil and military officials, including the Confucian officials of the Great Wei, to agree honestly.

What promise?

Thinking of this, Prince Huaining spoke up.

"Okay, since that's the case, let's just wait and see what happens."

An impossible thing, he didn't need to waste time, he got up and left directly.

The other two nodded, without saying anything, and gradually left.

And the Great Wei Jingdu.

The officials who have already come back are talking a lot, the six ministers are still in the palace, they are the role models for all officials in the world, it is impossible to leave.

Some princes also stayed, and only a small number of people came back to report.

The dignitaries of Wei also frowned a little this time.

I know that Wei is facing a lot of trouble now, and I also know that His Majesty wants to promote the waterwheel project.

But the question is, isn't that necessary?Buying and selling officials?If the news gets out, how will the Great Wei court behave in the future?

People all over the world are discussing this matter and are extremely resistant.

This matter is a headache for the rich and powerful.

Because the empress's attitude was obvious and too decisive, and the attitude of the officials was also obvious, just not agreeing.

It can be said that a shocking wave is about to happen, and there may even be bloodshed in the Great Wei Dynasty.

If the Empress insists on going her own way, there will inevitably be blood spattered three feet, forcing them to die.

If this kind of thing really happened, it would be a huge stain on the Empress' governance.

however.

For the merchants all over the world, especially the eight major merchants, they were even more in an uproar after hearing the news.

The conditions offered by the imperial court are too tempting.

Within the Jin merchant family.

Dozens of clan elders and big shopkeepers from all over the place gathered together.

They rushed back to the clan as quickly as possible, and they did not hesitate to use such things as the Immortal Dao Teleportation Formation, just to get back as soon as possible.

Inside the synagogue.

An old man was holding a dragon-headed cane. His hair was disheveled, like a lion, and he was very imposing.

"I have seen the patriarch!"

"I have seen the patriarch!"

The people who entered the auditorium bowed deeply to the old man. This person is the patriarch of the Shanxi Merchants. It can be said that the entire Shanxi Merchants basically listen to him and have absolute control.

After the No.20 seven entered, the old man spoke out.

"Half an hour ago, news came from the capital of the Great Wei Dynasty that His Majesty opened up the road of official business and gave merchants official status."

"You should know on the way, right?"

When the patriarch spoke, he didn't seem particularly excited, nor did he seem particularly excited, but said calmly.

"I'll find out later."

"Got it."

"Patriarch, how do you plan to deal with it?"

Everyone nodded, and at the same time they were a little curious, wanting to ask the patriarch what his plan was.

"The imperial court gave official positions, which has never happened in ancient and modern times."

"It doesn't matter if it's just a false name, but this time, the old man has seen through the root cause."

"Your Majesty wants to integrate the world's chambers of commerce. From now on, there will be no such thing as the Eight Great Chambers of Commerce. There will only be one Great Wei Chamber of Commerce. At that time, many things will be decided by the court, and I will not be able to be so casual."

The patriarch of the Shanxi Merchants is very smart. He knew in an instant that this was a means to integrate the world's chambers of commerce. It was not as simple as a lack of silver taels.

As soon as these words were said, everyone couldn't help but frown. They were big shopkeepers from all over the country and a few clan elders.

"If that's the case, then I'd better not participate."

"Yes, we are not under the control of the imperial court now, but if we join the Great Wei Chamber of Commerce, we will have to listen to the imperial court in the future, and put a shackle on ourselves for no reason. Isn't this asking for trouble?"

"Well, I think so too. It's better not to participate, and I don't need these benefits."

Everyone opened their mouths, since they knew it was a pit, they stopped jumping in and avoided it.

However, the patriarch of the Jin merchants shook his head, and he sighed.

"If you can avoid it, the old man will not let you come."

"This is a conspiracy, a huge conspiracy."

"Dawei's move is not aimed at our eight major merchants, but at all merchants in the world. We and other eight merchants are rich enough to rival the country. We really don't need such small favors from Dawei."

"Businessmen all over the world need it. Just giving priority to admission in academies around the world is enough for countless small merchants to join."

"Moreover, all the cooperation between the local government is given priority over it, so as to facilitate their business. I am afraid that in a few years, these small businessmen will earn a lot of money."

"But these are not problems, even if it is an official position or a title, it is not a problem. The problem is that if the businessmen in the world have joined the Great Wei Chamber of Commerce."

"The Great Wei Chamber of Commerce is the No. [-] Chamber of Commerce. The eight major merchants can compete with each other at most, but there is a fatal problem."

"Once any of the eight major merchants is passed by Zhao'an, the blow to us will be fatal. Don't you understand?"

He made a sound and analyzed the whole thing.

Yes, the favors given by the imperial court give priority to business, admission to academies, official positions and titles.

These things are very empty in the eyes of the eight great merchants, even extremely empty.

They don't need the court's help, they can earn money, and they don't need the court to ask, they can invite teachers from the four major academies to teach their descendants. As for the official status and titles, they are all vain.

What do you want this for?The majestic patriarch of Shanxi merchants is no better than an earl?Can't compare to a Marquis?

This is obviously impossible.

But what really made him feel the crisis was that the balance was broken.

The eight major merchants occupy half of the country, and all the small merchants can also occupy half of the country. If everyone competes, it's okay. It's nothing more than a little conflict in business, but at least you are free.

But if one of the eight major merchants is passed by Zhao'an, what should I do?

"The patriarch, as the eight merchants, it stands to reason that they should share the same hatred, and you can understand this truth? Why are they willing to join the government and merchants?"

Someone frowned and couldn't help saying that.

But when the words came out, the patriarch snorted coldly.

"Stupid. Merchants seek profit. This is their nature. They are indeed unwilling to accept Zhao'an, but if the court says to help them annex us, do you think they will agree?"

"Find the eighth and seventh chambers of commerce and let them annex the top six to make them the first and second chambers of commerce. Do you think they are willing?"

The patriarch of the Shanxi merchants spoke directly and reprimanded him.

When the latter heard this, he immediately shut up.

As for the others, their faces also became ugly.

Indeed, the Eight Great Merchants can compete against the World Chamber of Commerce, but the problem is that you can't hold others to surrender. It is not impossible for the pig teammates to cooperate with the court to annex themselves once they make a move.

After all, the person who knows oneself best must be the enemy.

The Eight Great Merchants knew each other's nasty things, and if they really wanted to tear them apart, with the blessing of the imperial court, how could they not be able to do it?

Once it becomes a climate at that time, it will be a disaster for them.

"What does the patriarch mean?"

A clan elder asked, frowning.

"The old man has already drafted two letters, one of which is handed over to the remaining seven merchants, telling them to wait and see what happens, and don't join the Great Wei Chamber of Commerce yet. It's up to them whether to listen or not."

"The second letter has already been sent to Xu Qingxiao. We Shanxi merchants must join, and the old man has already prepared ten million taels of silver to buy my grandson the next-rank position."

"Since joining the Great Wei Chamber of Commerce, you must have a seat, six seats, leaving Xu Qingxiao aside, there are still five seats left, which means that no matter what, there are three major chambers of commerce and they will be kicked out."

"As long as you occupy a place, although you are restrained by others, it is nothing more than going from one pit to another. Although Xu Qingxiao is arrogant, he also understands the situation. He dare not attack us easily."

"Otherwise, what do the merchants of the world think of him? And we can take the opportunity to take the initiative. At that time, the Great Wei Chamber of Commerce will most likely become the Chamber of Commerce of our Shanxi Merchants."

"This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. It is possible that we will encounter a crisis, but it is also possible that the Shanxi Chamber of Commerce will truly become the number one merchant in the world."

"What's your opinion?"

The long-winded analysis of the patriarch of the Shanxi merchants expresses his own thoughts.

If he wants to join the Great Wei Chamber of Commerce, he must not only join the Great Wei Chamber of Commerce, but also win the first-rank position.

He has a very long-term view, this Great Wei Chamber of Commerce will inevitably cause a surge of businessmen from all over the world, and if he wins the first-rank position, he will have the qualifications to negotiate.

It can be served on the table, everything is easy to say, it is nothing more than a roundabout way to change people.

But if this opportunity is lost and other chambers of commerce occupy a place, it will be even more troublesome.

Five locations, eight chambers of commerce.

This alone actually makes people feel compelled to move around.

At this moment, several voices sounded outside.

"Report, the Jiangnan Chamber of Commerce sent a letter!"

"Report, Su Lin Chamber of Commerce sent a letter!"

"Report, the Hui'an Chamber of Commerce sent a letter!"

As the voice sounded, someone soon sent the letter in.

The patriarch of the Shanxi merchants opened the letter, and his face changed after just one glance.

Everyone was a little curious, and couldn't help looking at the patriarch of Jinshang, but they didn't dare to ask directly.

"These guys really guessed the same as the old man."

"They told me to hold on, don't join the Great Wei Chamber of Commerce, and wait and see what happens."

"I'm afraid I've gone to find Xu Qingxiao now, damn it."

He threw the letter on the ground and didn't even read the other two letters.

Can become a chamber of commerce, which one is not cunning and cunning?Which one is not thoughtful?While you are calculating others, in fact, others are already calculating you.

"Okay, this matter is settled like this. No matter what, there must be a first-rank merchant official from Shanxi merchants."

He made a sound, determined the target, and said no more.

And this moment.

Great Wei Jingdu.

In Shouren Academy.

Chen Xinghe dragged a sandbag and walked towards Xu Qingxiao's room. He tried his best and his face flushed because the things inside were too heavy.

"Junior Brother! Junior Brother!"

Chen Xinghe's voice made Xu Qingxiao go out involuntarily.

Seeing Chen Xinghe like this, he couldn't help being curious.

"Brother, what is this?"

Xu Qingxiao became curious.

"How do I know, didn't I attend the Taiping Poetry Fair yesterday? A woman came to me suddenly and said that she knew you and asked me to give you these things."

"I just shipped it back, you can count it quickly, I'm exhausted."

Chen Xinghe didn't know what it was, but when the Taiping Poetry Association adjourned, a masked woman gave this bag to herself, saying that it must be handed over to Xu Qingxiao.

He left without saying anything else.

Unaware of the situation, Chen Xinghe dragged these things back abruptly.