Although Si Yuan closed his eyes to rest his mind, he turned a blind eye.
However, his spiritual mind can always sense various subtle changes in the outside world.
Those businessmen who came to seek refuge under his name had instinctive changes in their eyes, expressions, and even unconscious mental and emotional fluctuations...
Everything was clearly perceived by Si Yuan.
"It seems that handing over twelve months' share of the money at once is indeed a bit much for most businessmen."
"They can't take it out at all, they are powerless."
“Only a few people have the capital and confidence.”
reality on the surface.
Si Yuan opened his eyes again, as if he was touched by the words of the businessman just now.
At first, he didn't speak, his face was expressionless. He just tapped the table with his right finger, making a slight but obvious "tuk-tuk-tuk-tuk" sound.
Create invisible psychological pressure on them.
It also seemed like he was thinking carefully, which made the businessmen feel a little flattered.
I thought this noble gentleman was thinking about them.
It’s not that he’s so unkind and indifferent, that he only cares about his family’s money and not anyone else.
The look in Si Yuan's eyes showed some slight changes unconsciously.
"Since most of you don't have the financial resources, I will give you new conditions." Si Yuan stopped tapping his fingers on the table and said in a slow and unhurried tone.
"First option."
"You still have to pay the twelve-month share in one lump sum in the first year, which is 82 cents, and you can enjoy the ten-year validity period."
"Second option."
"In the first year, you pay six months' worth of contributions at once, which is 82 cents, and you can enjoy it for three years."
"The third option."
"Turn in this month's share on time every month, the standard is 91 cents."
He sat up slightly and looked at the merchants who gave him money.
The attitude is calm but tough.
"You can choose one of the three. Those who agree will go to the foreign affairs manager Heifeng to register and receive the license."
"Those who disagree can leave now."
After saying that.
Si Yuan was about to get up and leave when he suddenly remembered a key thing.
He quickly added something out loud.
"Remember, sir, I prefer gold, jewelry, jade, medicinal materials and the like."
"So in the future, I will use these things to replace my contributions. After thinking about it, I will go to the foreign manager Hei Feng."
"That's the one."
Si Yuanshun pointed at Heifeng who was standing beside him just now.
Then he clasped his hands behind his back, pretending to be an aristocratic gentleman, and swaggered out of the reception hall. Heifeng would handle the rest of the follow-up matters.
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At dusk.
One after another, small businessmen who took refuge in Si Yuan's name led a group of strong servants, either carrying boxes or carrying burdens, and walked towards [Si Mansion] in unison.
Under the management of Foreign Chief Hei Feng.
The money provided to my master Si Yuan was recorded one by one.
Use a calligraphy brush to write the names of the merchants on the blank bamboo slips, and then distribute Si Yuan's own noble tokens to them, which means that they have the Wei noble Si Yuan as their backer.
With a clear aristocratic background in Wei.
Such an identity and background will be of great benefit to their subsequent business arrangements.
Many troubles will disappear naturally because there are nobles as backers.
Businessmen were blessed by aristocratic backgrounds.
The nobles collected protection fees from merchants.
After all these matters were dealt with, Heifeng took the recorded bamboo slips to Si Yuan's private study.
He bowed his head slightly and spoke respectfully.
"Master, here is the information about all the merchants who have taken refuge in your name."
"Put the things on the table. If any businessmen come to seek refuge in the future, the rules will still be the same as before."
"It's up to you to handle these matters."
Think to yourself for a moment.
Si Yuan raised his head, looked at Hei Feng who looked respectful and serious, and warned: "Remember to ask someone to carefully check the origins of all the merchants who have taken refuge, as well as the types of goods traded."
"Don't be fooled by others and unknowingly violate the laws of Wei."
"Back off."
"yes!"
Black Wind bowed and saluted.
Still maintaining a humble expression, he slowly exited Si Yuan's private study.
When leaving, close the door to the room.
Study room interior.
Si Yuan was not in a hurry to read the information about those merchants who had taken refuge. Instead, he picked up a newly written secret book on ordinary external skills and read it carefully.
After a while, he put down the ordinary external skills secret book in his hand.
I picked up another external martial arts secret book and read it.
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After a rough browse, Si Yuan had an idea.
I can't help but praise You Ying and Yan Lingji for their ability to do things.
"The complete secret manual of external skills has been collected into eight types."
"They are Iron Cloth Shirt, Eagle Claw Iron Cloth Shirt, Iron Crotch Kung Fu, Iron Head Kung Fu, Iron Lock Heng Jiang, Golden Thread Clothes, Stone Skin Kung Fu, and Jade Body Technique."
"The incomplete secret manuals of external skills are somewhat rare, with only five kinds."
"They are Liuhe Whip, Powerful Bull Demon Fist, Vajra Immortal Technique, Crab Claw Technique, and Giant Elephant Technique. Each one's name is louder than the last."
"It's a pity... they are all ordinary goods."
"But it is still very useful to broaden my horizons and broaden my understanding of external skills." Putting down the incomplete secret book of "Strong Bull Demon Fist" in his hand, Si Yuan picked up the bamboo slips sent by Hei Feng just now.
Lay it flat on the desk in front of you, unfold it, and observe carefully.
"Tang Yunyu has handed over six months' worth of money, totaling about two hundred gold."
"Ji Yeshuo, I have handed over one month's worth of money, which totals about thirteen gold."
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"Zhuo Zhuo, I have handed over twelve months' gold, totaling about 790 gold."
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Carefully browse through the entire donor money record information.
Si Yuan suddenly felt a strange feeling of relief in his heart, and he understood why Wei Zhuang would be obsessed with collecting protection fees in the future and could not extricate himself.
"It's faster to collect protection money from others than to pick up money directly from a sack."
"Someone else took the initiative and respectfully delivered it to my door."
"No wonder Wei Zhuang did this and became addicted to it. Unknowingly, he became a street leader in Xinzheng, South Korea by collecting protection fees."
After closing the bamboo slips on the desk, Si Yuan secretly let out a sigh of relief.
"The initial funds for the establishment of the Liuji Temple were barely scraped together by collecting protection fees."
“It’s enough to get through the early period.”
"It depends on how many new blood Zhuzhao and Youying can search and train in Zhao. I hope there will be more good seedlings."
He is in the capital of Wei State, and his master is the current general of Wei State.
Si Yuan naturally understood in his heart.
With his status, he will never be able to establish any power within the Wei Kingdom, even privately.
Otherwise, the consequences will be unpredictable.
"If I remember correctly..."
"The Bone Demon should still be working as a lone professional killer in the Taihang Mountains of Zhao State."