Father, I really don’t want to be the emperor

"Brother Wang, it's not that we don't want to pay, it's that the muskets and artillery developed by the imperial court are useless. I've heard what you said. Not only are the muskets of the imperial court inaccurate, but they are also prone to explosions. , once the chamber explodes, the palms of your hands will be blown to pieces."

"The artillery is also extremely ridiculous. I heard that the lifespan of the artillery can only be loaded with dozens of rounds, and the barrel of the artillery will explode."

"What's more, have you ever thought about it. If we want to build a weapon, the production line will start with the most basic steel. By then, coal, iron ore, and various raw materials will be needed. The court is likely to pass these clues. , determine the location of our arsenal, and once the whereabouts are exposed by then, the gain will outweigh the loss. "

Although the patriarchs of the three major families are usually dull and stupid, when it comes to money, the three of them become more shrewd than the last and the reasons they give are more convincing.

Seeing that the heads of the three major families were unwilling to pay, Wang Qingshan finally became angry. He slapped the table and stood up, looking at the other three people and said: "I put my words here today. It is imperative to build an arsenal. Every family Everyone gets money, and after I say it, whoever agrees and who disagrees.”

Seeing Wang Qingshan, the head of the Wang family, suddenly become furious, the heads of the other three major families suddenly fell silent and couldn't even raise their heads.

Although they were chatting and laughing with Wang Qingshan just now, they seemed to be on equal terms, but in fact, they were far behind Wang Qingshan in terms of qualifications and abilities.

Being able to sit together with Wang Qingshan, chatting, laughing, and making decisions is actually because of the families behind them. In fact, the patriarchs of these three major families are all deadbeats, just like the legendary strawbags.

Upon hearing Wang Qingshan's threatening words this time, the patriarchs of the three major families turned pale with fright.

In the end, the other three major families could only agree to pay. After getting the results, Wang Qingshan showed a satisfied smile.

In the evening, the heads of the two major families, the Shi family and the Jia family, had left, and only Wang Qingshan, the head of the Wang family, and Xue Zhen, the head of the Xue family, were left in the yard.

At this time, Xue Zhen had completely changed his face, and his eyes when looking at Wang Qingshan were full of intimacy.

"Brother Wang, both the Jia family and the Shi family are unreliable. Only your Wang family and our Xue family are family friends who have been friends for generations."

Xue Zheng, the head of the Xue family, looked at Wang Qingshan, the head of the Wang family, with a flattering expression.

In fact, among the four major families, the Wang family is the largest. The power of the Wang family is more than twice that of the other three families combined. Therefore, although the other three families are called the four major families together with the Wang family, they have long been unworthy of their name. .

Moreover, the other three families were also exploited by Wang Qingshan, covertly or covertly. In recent years, Wang Qingshan had taken away a lot of the wealth of the other three major families.

"That's natural. Brother Xue and I grew up together. The relationship between you and me has always been close. The Shi family and the Jia family are close to us on the surface, but in fact they have their own agendas. This is natural to me. It’s clear.”

Wang Qingshan also followed Xue Zhen's words, and the two of them became more and more speculative.

"By the way, Brother Wang, my daughter has now held her coming-of-age ceremony. Shouldn't the engagement that our two families made back then also be put on the agenda?"

Xue Zhen couldn't help but said.

In fact, only he himself knows the current situation of the Xue family. Since the Xue family was deprived of their fiefdom, the current situation can be said to be the most miserable among the four major families. If they cannot ride on the Wang family's chariot this time, then the Xue family will The decline of the home is almost inevitable.

However, Xue Zhen still has some hope at this time, which is to use the marriage between his daughter Xue Qingqing and the Wang family's son Wang Junyang to deepen the relationship between the two families.

So if the Xue family can rely on the big tree of the Wang family, they will be able to run some industries in the future and slowly restore some vitality, unlike now where they can only sit back and have nothing.

If Brother Xue hadn't said it, I would have forgotten about this incident. The two families had decided to get married, but I just don't know what the two children thought. "

Wang Qingshan did not refuse, but his words were a bit vague. It seemed that he neither recognized nor supported the marriage that the two families had agreed upon back then.

As the saying goes, be obedient. When Xue Zhen heard Wang Qingshan's words, he suddenly panicked, because he knew very well at this time that the Xue family must join the Wang family's chariot, otherwise it would be difficult for the Xue family to survive.

Although they were also attacked by the imperial court, and although they were all the key families targeted by the imperial court, the situation of the Wang family was much better than that of the other three major families.

That's because the Wang family has laid out its plans early and owns many shadow industries overtly and secretly. On the surface, these shadow industries have nothing to do with the Wang family, but in fact they are just some means for the Wang family to control the entire Dakang business territory.

In fact, the Wang family no longer relies on land rent for a long time. After Ning Fan became emperor, he immediately attacked the family. On the surface, it seemed to deprive the Wang family of their land. Even though this small amount of money was only a drop in the bucket for the Wang family, it did not hurt the family at all. To the point of breaking your bones.

But it was different for the other three major families. Whether it was the Jia family or the Shi family, they all relied on their fields for their livelihoods. The wealthy locals were suddenly deprived of their fields, and these families were at a loss what to do for a while.

If the Wang family can reach a marriage alliance with the Xue family, then the Wang family's business map will open a gap for the Xue family, and the Xue family can also get a chance to breathe, and the family will not completely decline.

"Brother Wang, don't worry. You have never seen my daughter. If you do, you will definitely be satisfied. My daughter looks like a fairy."

Xue Zhen had to shamelessly promote his daughter at this time, which really surprised Wang Qingshan.

"Then choose a date and let the dog Wang Junyang and the daughter Xue Qingqing meet. As for whether these two people can succeed, it depends on the two young people's own destiny."

Wang Qingshan said lightly.

In fact, Wang Qingshan had a clear understanding of Xue Zhen's purpose, and he knew clearly in his heart that he did not want to have too much contact with the Xue family.

Because the Wang family's industry is at its peak at this time, secretly the Wang family's cash flow is rolling in, and they are still one of the top big family members in Dakang.

Of course, this was the situation after the imperial court cracked down on the family, and the Wang family went underground and became the Shadow Family. If it had been before, the Wang family would have only become stronger.

"Brother Wang, this is my daughter's portrait. You can show it to Wang Junyang first. I guarantee that he will fall in love with my daughter after taking a look at it."

Xue Zheng shamelessly took out a scroll. After Wang Qingshan opened the scroll, he just glanced at it and was stunned.