After everyone gathered to discuss, they went to the Zhuge family.
At this moment, Zhuge Changkong and Zhuge Guluan were discussing matters in the study, when they heard a servant coming to report.
"My lord, several wealthy businessmen from Liangcheng have come to visit you, requesting to see you, my lord."
As soon as these words came out, Zhuge Guluan was stunned for a moment, "See me? What does this mean?"
He was a little confused. These wealthy businessmen were all traders who had cooperated with the Zhuge family for a long time. Why did they come here at this time?
"Changkong, go and see them for me and see what they have going on."
Zhuge Changkong nodded, then left and came to the main hall.
From a distance, I saw seven or eight wealthy businessmen sitting there. As soon as I came, I saw them bowing from afar!
"Brother Changkong!"
"Oh, brother Changkong, long time no see!"
Several people greeted each other with smiles, and Zhuge Changkong, who saw this scene, also raised his hands and cupped his fists and said: "Guys, why do you have time to come to my Zhuge house? I don't know why."
Zhuge Changkong didn't want to talk too much nonsense with them. There were still many things that had not been resolved. Qin Huaidao had already attacked the city, so what was the point of talking too much with them?
"Well... that's it. Brother Changkong, do you think you can tell the family leader that our business has not been particularly good recently? Can we reduce the tax?"
"Yes, there are also store expenses. I wonder if the owner can reduce them some."
"There is also this dividend, can it be more?"
Several people spoke one after another. Zhuge Changkong was stunned when he heard this. The price had been set long ago. Why did he come here to talk about such a thing?
Are these guys crazy?
But he came back to his senses in an instant. As the think tank of the Zhuge family, how could he not know this?
These guys must have seen Qin Huaidao coming, and had their thoughts turned to take advantage of him!
Thinking like this, Zhuge Changkong's face looked a little ugly and he spoke coldly.
"Guys, we have been cooperating for a long time. Isn't it not right to raise the price by sitting on the floor at this time?"
As soon as he said this, those guys started laughing.
"Brother Changkong, how can you say that? We have cooperated for so long and we should understand each other. Besides... our taxes in Jiangnan are high!"
"Isn't that right? The Zhuge family has a huge business, so they can't bully small businessmen like us, right?"
"That's right, we are all traders born and raised in Jiangnan. We can't see each other when we look up. You make less, and let us make more..."
Several wealthy businessmen spoke quickly. As soon as they finished speaking, Zhuge Changkong snorted coldly.
"Asshole! What did you say?"
"Come to my Zhuge family and talk such nonsense for no reason. I think you are seeking death!"
Zhuge Changkong can't stand it anymore, damn it!
Blackmail! This is obvious blackmail! How can he endure it?
But after hearing this, several people handed over their hands.
"Brother Changkong, you can't say this!"
"Yes, we also have to live a living. The Zhuge family leader has made all this money, and we really can't hold on anymore."
"This year is flooded again, and business is particularly difficult. We have cooperated for so many years, can't we get even this benefit?"
A few people did not break up with each other immediately, but they were forced to say these words.
It looks like a discussion, but in fact the attitude is very decisive.
"Guys, your business is not doing well? Don't be ridiculous, okay? You have clearly seen the opportunity and want to benefit from our Zhuge family!"
Zhuge Changkong snorted coldly and immediately broke into tears!
The faces of several people also looked a little ugly. They didn't expect Zhuge Changkong to be so disrespectful. Youdao meant to see through but not to tell, but he really didn't take them seriously!
"Brother Changkong, since you said it this way, let's just say it directly."
"In the past, we didn't care, but now that the world is in chaos, we also want to keep more money for ourselves. Moreover, your Zhuge family is already dark enough. Under the rule of the Han Dynasty, we will use your Zhuge family's methods to govern Jiangnan." "Yes, what we just said is what we deserve. Brother Changkong, you can't be so greedy!"
Several people looked cold and spoke directly.
"Should? Greedy?"
Zhuge Changkong immediately laughed.
"What is due? What is due is what is supposed to be yours. What is greed? What is not one's own is called greed!"
"Why, do these things originally belong to you? Let me tell you, this Jiangnan belongs to my Zhuge family. We can let you do business, but we can prevent you from doing business!"
"Jiangnan is so big that it doesn't matter how many merchants you have, don't make our Zhuge family angry, otherwise... I'm afraid you guys won't be able to see the sun tomorrow!"
Zhuge Changkong said angrily, "What else should you do?"
What a loud tone!
If they are willing to reward, then they should! If the Zhuge family does not want to reward, then it is a big no-no!
You don’t understand any of this, yet you dare to come over and cause trouble for them? It’s ridiculous!
Several merchants who heard this narrowed their eyes and sneered.
"It seems that the Zhuge family is planning to eat us all up."
"Okay! Then we know what to do!"
"Farewell!"
Several people bowed their hands and left directly.
Zhuge Changkong didn't take it seriously at all, they were just a few merchants. If it were normal, they would have killed them long ago!
After returning, Zhuge Guluan asked: "Changkong, what's going on?"
"Report to my lord, these merchants smelled Qin Huaidao coming here, so they asked for benefits as soon as possible!"
"They also asked us to exempt them from taxes, etc. It's very arrogant!"
Zhuge Changkong snorted coldly, causing Zhuge Guluan to frown.
"You are so brave. Do you really think that our Zhuge family does not dare to go on a killing spree? A group of merchants actually came to our Zhuge family. They are really looking for death!"
Zhuge Guluan didn't take it to heart. After all, with the size of the Zhuge family, what kind of trouble could a few merchants make?
A single spark can start a prairie fire with just a little bit of momentum!
At this moment, after these merchants left the Zhuge family, they immediately released the news!
"Damn it, bullying us? Humph, why don't we go to the Emperor of Han?"
"Yes, go to the Han Emperor!"
"Yes, the Emperor of the Han Dynasty implemented benevolent policies, and if we go to him, our business will be better!"
Many businessmen joined together and immediately came to a conclusion.
After a short time, these merchants secretly left the city and went straight to the place where they were stationed outside the city.
At this moment, Qin Huaidao also knew the news and glanced at Li Chunfeng.
Li Chunfeng knows what to do next.
"Here!"
Li Chunfeng bowed his hands and walked out of the tent holding a folding fan.
"Go down and send the people from Liangcheng to see me."