Xie Qiupeng nodded, and Xie Fu asked him to sit aside with the humility of a junior.
The Xie family in Kuaiji? This Mr. Xie is from the Xie family in Kuaiji. When did the Xie family in Kuaiji have such a person who can speak to Lu Tao on an equal footing?
Nowadays, the most famous figure of the Xie family in Kuaiji is Xie Teng, the governor of Yuezhou. Xie Teng is only a sixth-rank official, lower rank than the guards and commanders around Lu Tao, let alone being on par with Lu Tao.
Could it be that the Xie family in Kuaiji has been saving for many years and is about to spread its wings?
Xie Qiupeng knew that Fu Xie was expelled from the clan, but now it was clear that Fu Xie was well-known. Not to mention that he was once a member of the same clan. Even if he was not, he still wanted to get involved and seize this life-saving straw.
Xie Fu said calmly: "I believe that everyone is tired from the journey and has dry mouth. Please drink a cup of tea to moisten your throat and calm down."
Then he ordered the waiter to bring tea one by one.
Xie Fu's calmness and calmness are very contagious, bringing inexplicable stability to the restless people.
Xie Qiupeng secretly observed Xie Fulai, is this still a bun boy worthy of standing on Xie Guangde's body? I haven't seen Jackie Chan in a few years!
Oops, I really can't tell that if there is a famous person in the same clan, it is a matter of honor for the clan members.
Xie Fu waited for everyone to drink tea and calm down before saying: "When Miss Gu passed by just now, I happened to be talking with Mr. Lu in the living room."
As soon as Xie Fu said these words, the lobby that was quiet just now started to whisper again. He must have a lot of contact with Lu Tao. He must have a lot of connections. He is really a person who can talk well.
My spirit was suddenly shaken, and I felt that there was a way to seek help.
Xie Fu continued: "Master Lu and I are close friends, and Miss Gu told everyone's situation in front of Master Lu."
Hearing this, everyone held their breath, waiting for Xie Fu to tell Lu Tao's attitude.
Xie Fu sighed, and this sigh immediately made everyone's hearts rise in their throats. They heard Xie Fu say: "Master Lu is selfless and has made it clear to me that if I want to plead for mercy, then I don't have to say anything."
After hearing this, everyone immediately blurted out: "Thank you, Master, for saving your life!"
Xie Qiupeng jumped up and grabbed Xie Fu's hands: "Fu, your uncle Qiupeng's family of sixty-three depends entirely on you."
It is conceivable that once the house is confiscated, the whole family will be broken up.
When other people heard Xie Qiupeng complaining about his misery, they all imitated him and told him how pitiful and miserable he was.
Xie Fu's ears were buzzing with noise and he couldn't hear clearly what they were saying. He tried to comfort him a few times, but these people still kept chattering.
He simply shouted: "Shut up, everyone!"
This shout was quite aura of superiority, and it temporarily silenced everyone.
Xie Fu said coldly: "Go back and sit down."
After everyone sat down, he warned: "You know exactly what you have done. If you just want to get away with it, there is no way!"
Everyone's faces immediately became uncomfortable.
After Xie Fu gave everyone a hammer, he said in a gentle tone: "I have discussed with Mr. Lu and make two requests to everyone. First, take the initiative to confess your crimes and expose officials' corruption and bending the law."
There was a lot of discussion immediately in the audience, and someone blurted out: "This is going to kill us!"
Others immediately echoed: "Yes, if you do this, you will definitely suffer retaliation in the future."
Xie Fu can understand the thoughts of these businessmen. Many times they would rather take the blame to keep the whole family safe than dare to report and expose these official forces.
Xie Fu said slowly: "Do you think this time is just targeting grain merchants like you? Mr. Lu's main purpose this time is to clear away the unhealthy tendencies in the official circles of Jiangnan East Road, and the purpose of using the Zhechong government troops is to capture all these officials."
After Xie Fu finished speaking, he stopped and took a few sips of tea to give these grain merchants time to digest and see the situation clearly.
As expected, these grain merchants exchanged information with each other one after another. It was because this time Lu Tao used thunderous methods and captured both high-ranking officials and minor servants that they, the merchants, were so afraid.
He is not polite or merciful to officials, let alone businessmen like them.
Seeing that it was almost done, Xie Fu put down his tea cup and continued: "There are two ways in front of us. If you are stubborn, you will only die. If you sincerely repent, you can make up for your mistakes and there is a chance of survival."
Xie Fu's words gave everyone a glimmer of light in their dark hearts, and they asked with a tone of asking for advice: "Master Xie, how can you make up for your mistakes?"
Xie Fu said with a smile: "It's actually not difficult for you. The people in Jiangnan East Road are now without food, and it's all caused by you. Now please put the food in your hands on the market, so that the people can return to normal as soon as possible. Mr. Lu will take action accordingly."
Everyone’s contribution will be determined accordingly.”
Hearing this, many people have recently shown relaxed expressions, and of course there is still a hint of uneasiness between their brows.
Xie Fu continued: "We are all businessmen who have been in business for many years, and they must be better at how to operate it than me. If someone dares to commit crimes and take the opportunity to raise prices and make profits, haha..."
Xie Fu sneered instead and didn't explain clearly.
Everyone immediately answered: "No, no, I wouldn't even dare to do it if you give me ten guts."
The atmosphere was much more relaxed at this time.
Someone asked gently: "Mr. Xie, what kind of discretionary treatment is this?"
Xie Fu said calmly: "According to the law, except for the eight capital crimes, those who surrender before the crime is discovered will be freed from the crime, but the stolen goods must still be confiscated and returned to the official. Those who are impeached and exposed to make up for their mistakes will be exempted from serious crimes or other crimes..."
After hearing this, the grain merchants only felt that the light became brighter.
This man told his crime in front of everyone, since everyone knew it, and then asked softly: "Mr. Xie, what do you think of my crime?"
Xie Fu said with a smile: "Mr. Tang, you are also being instigated by others. If you try to make up for your mistakes by playing the whistle, I think a fine of money is inevitable."
Upon hearing this, Mr. Tang immediately knelt down to Xie Fu and said, "Thank you so much, Master, for your advice." He couldn't help but feel so excited and happy.
Xie Fu added: "Maybe it's possible to get hit a few times."
Mr. Tang kowtowed directly when he heard this. It didn't matter how many slaps he received. He was afraid that his house would be confiscated and everything would be confiscated, and his family would be destroyed.
Xie Fu's original intention was not to intimidate them, but more to get them motivated to restore normal order everywhere.
After all the grain merchants thanked Fu, they all looked at Gu Xianting, and then turned their attention to Xie Fu. They didn't know who among the two would make the decision.
Xie Fu said: "If you have anything to discuss about food, Miss Gu is the general food merchant of Jiangnan East Road."
A grain merchant took the lead and said: "What to do, listen to Miss Gu's instructions."
Gu Xianting had already had an idea and said: "There are currently more than 300,000 shi of grain in the Hangzhou granary. This grain cannot be wasted in the granary. I don't know what you think."
The grain dealer immediately responded: "I will immediately arrange for manpower to transport my share back to Linhai County and let it be sold by major grain stores."
The grain warehouse in Hangzhou is mostly purchased by grain merchants from all over the country. It is not unique to the Zhu family in Hangzhou.
Immediately afterwards, some grain merchants discussed how to buy the grain from the Zhu family in Hangzhou, just in line with the saying that the cunning rabbit will die and the running dog will cook.
