amaotonovel Chapter 267 Imperial Merchant.
Chapter 267 Imperial Merchant.
From the moment they entered the hall until now, Ying Zheng's attitude also gave them an illusion.
Let them feel that Ying Zheng is tolerant of them and that they can express their opinions freely and oppose Ying Zheng's opinions.
Although it was Qi Pan who first brought up the issue of imperial merchants.
Ying Zheng didn't even have time to speak.
But in the eyes of the representatives of the aristocratic families, speaking to Qi Pan and speaking to Ying Zheng were the same.
They just wanted to express that it was not feasible to confer the title of imperial merchants on merchants.
Jiang Xiang and the other two businessmen were disheartened when they heard the words of the representatives of the aristocratic families.
But they still looked at Ying Zheng and Qi Pan with expectation.
I hope Qipan is not joking.
They also hope that Ying Zheng can give them some protection.
They no longer have to live in fear, like ants, which can be brought down, crushed to death, and eaten by the powerful families at any time.
Qi Pan looked at the few people jumping around on the side of the aristocratic families.
"It's just a suggestion, why are you in such a hurry?"
Several representatives of the aristocratic families said: "I dare not."
"We, the common people, just want to share your worries and maintain your dignity and face."
"There is absolutely no other meaning."
Jiang Xiang and the other two merchants were completely disheartened when they heard Qi Pan's words.
The national teacher said that it was just a suggestion.
It was probably just something he said casually on a whim.
They took it seriously.
Officials, farmers, merchants and artisans have been looked down upon and reviled since ancient times.
They shouldn't, shouldn't have any illusions.
The light in Jiang Xiang and the other two merchants' eyes gradually dimmed.
The head, which was originally slightly raised, slowly lowered.
Qi Pan's expression did not change, "You just said that there are three classes of people: officials, farmers, merchants and artisans. Merchants are the lowest class and the most despised."
“I don’t agree with this.”
Ok? ? ?
Jiang Xiang and the other two merchants raised their heads slightly.
What does the Imperial Master mean by this?
Does she disagree with the statement that businessmen are the lowest and most despicable?
When the representatives of the noble families heard Qi Pan's words, they all showed disapproval in their eyes.
Originally they had some respect for Qi Pan, but now after hearing what she said, they looked at her appearance and age.
I think he is just a young man with some talent, who got some luck and caught the attention of Your Majesty.
He looks about the same age as my own nephews.
They couldn't help but feel a little contempt for Qi Pan and wanted to take advantage of his seniority.
"Why?"
"Since ancient times, merchants have been ranked last. Do you disagree with this, Imperial Master?"
Qi Pan said: "Of course I don't agree."
"If there are no merchants, we can transport fruits and grains produced in other counties to Xianyang for sale."
"How can you eat it?"
"If there were no merchants to transport porcelain and cloth from other counties to Xianyang, how could you afford to use and wear them?"
"In addition to large-scale stability, economic prosperity depends on businessmen."
“Only merchants can make all the goods and products of Daqin circulate in all the counties of Daqin.”
"You can only buy things with the money in your hands."
"If there were no merchants, would you have to go to other counties to buy the cloth for the robes you wear?"
"Or do you want to raise silkworms and spin silk yourself, weave it into cloth, and make it into robes?"
this..........
Several representatives of the aristocratic families were stunned by Qi Pan's words.
Then they retorted.
"This... doesn't require running that far."
"There are cloth and clothing shops in Xianyang."
"There are also families who specialize in raising silkworms and spinning silk..."
Qi Pan asked, "Then is the robe you are wearing made of material from Xianyang?"
this........
The man was speechless.
Indeed not.
He bought it specially from a shop.
The owner of that shop specifically purchased this kind of cloth from other counties and prefectures to sell.
It's just that he bought it legally at a low price.
The merchant didn't dare to make a fuss and could only suffer the loss in silence.
After hearing Qi Pan's words, Jiang Xiang and the other two merchants felt their cold hearts gradually warm up.
The national teacher...she didn't think that they, the businessmen, were the lowest class.
I don't think they are the most despicable.
Instead, they said that the economic prosperity of the Qin Dynasty depended on them.
How can they have such a great influence?
Where can one find such great power?
How could he be so praised and valued by the national teacher?
They don’t dare...
Jiang Xiang and the two merchants felt their hearts drifting.
Qi Pan looked at Ying Zheng and said, "What do you think? Make them three imperial merchants?"
The representatives of the aristocratic and powerful families felt as if they were facing a formidable enemy when they heard this.
Jiang Xiang and the other two merchants' eyes were filled with hope again.
Ying Zheng said: "I think this is a good suggestion."
boom! ! !
The representatives of the aristocratic and powerful families felt as if the sky had fallen!
Your Majesty...Your Majesty actually agreed?!
Your Majesty actually agreed to make those three lowly merchants imperial merchants? ! !
This...this is against etiquette!
There has never been a precedent for an imperial merchant!
Jiang Xiang and the other two merchants only felt a light before their eyes.
It brought them light and helped them find the direction to move forward!
Representatives of the noble families: "Your Majesty! No..."
Jiang Xiang and two other merchants: "Thank you, Your Majesty!!!"
"Your Majesty the Holy Spirit!!"
"May your majesty and our Great Qin prosper forever!!!"
The voices of Jiang Xiang and the two merchants drowned out the words of the representatives of the aristocratic and powerful families.
All their words were suppressed.
As a result, Ying Zheng and Qi Pan didn't hear a single word.
Even if I heard it, I didn't want to pay attention to it.
Considering that they donated a lot of silver, I will not bother with them this time.
But if there is a next time...
Qi Pan and Ying Zheng looked at those representatives of the aristocratic and powerful families as if they were looking at a group of sheep waiting to be slaughtered.
...........
Even after they came out of the hall, the representatives of the noble families and the three merchants still felt like they were dreaming.
Your Majesty actually conferred the title of imperial merchants on them.
This is the first time in the history of the Qin Dynasty.
The word "merchant" was actually linked to the word "emperor".
The status of businessmen will rise in the future.
They can no longer bully or manipulate them at will.
The representatives of the aristocratic and powerful families looked at Jiang Xiang and the two merchants with dissatisfaction.
These lowly merchants used to be the meat on their lips.
Take a bite whenever you want to eat it.
But now, they have turned into turtles in shells.
If you want to take a bite, you have to break your teeth first.
Jiang Xiang and the two merchants also noticed that the representatives of the aristocratic and powerful families were looking at them.
In the past, they were always trembling with fear and walking on thin ice, fearing that they would pounce on them and bite them at any time.
And now, they have the confidence.
With your majesty's protection.
They are imperial merchants personally appointed by His Majesty. No matter what they do, you have to think twice before you touch them.