Chapter 821 Murderous Intent
The loan interest rates and methods of the "Datang Royal Bank" swept across the prefectures and counties in Jiangnan like a typhoon. Fang Jun arranged for capable officials to lobby the families who had subscribed to the salt farm shares, and the effect was obvious.
All large families that subscribed for shares accepted the loan from the "bank" and submitted applications respectively. The bank also began to evaluate the collateral provided by each family one by one. Once the evaluation is completed, the loan agreement can be formally signed.
This agreement can only come into effect after it is stamped with a seal given by the emperor to Fang Jun. In other words, each noble family is equivalent to borrowing money from the emperor...
This is much more trustworthy than Fang Jun's creation of a bank.
The emperor lent money to the Jiangnan nobles, not to mention that there was collateral, even if there was no collateral, who would dare to default on the emperor's debt and not repay it? The Jiangnan gentry can rest assured when borrowing money from the emperor. At least the emperor will not be like those blood-sucking loan sharks among the people, who will end up sucking everyone's flesh and blood dry...
The nobles who bought the shares were all happy. They not only got a family fortune that could be passed down to future generations, but also indirectly made a deal with the emperor. It was really worth every penny.
As for those families that did not get the shares of the salt farm for various reasons, they were all disgraced and all their resentment was directed at the Gu family...
If it weren't for the Gu family's solemn vows to engage in "unity" and let everyone collectively try to trick someone, wouldn't they all have shares in the salt farm now? Now that I see others eating meat but I can't even drink the soup, I am naturally filled with resentment and regret.
However, the Gu family is so powerful that everyone dares to be angry but dare not speak out, thinking that they are unlucky.
Of course, Fang Jun, the instigator of this matter, was also greeted by all eighteen generations of his ancestors...
It is true that Fang Jun was too treacherous. Before the prospectus, he never mentioned that the court intended to control the salt farm. After the prospectus, he suddenly said that any new salt farm in the future must have a license issued by the court before it can be operated. He made many hidden plans to embarrass Fang Jun. These nobles were caught off guard.
But these guys never realized that it was they who wanted to embarrass Fang Jun in the first place, so Fang Jun hid such a trick. Instead, they blamed all their faults on Fang Jun's cunning and cunning...
"Bang"
In the Wubao in Wuyuan Town, Gu Zhu kicked over the table in front of him, his face turned red, and he gritted his teeth and cursed: "Fang Jun, you bullied me too much!"
No wonder Gu Zhu was angry. He was nakedly humiliated by Fang Jun at the prospectus that day. Gu Zhu already felt shameless and furious. Who would have thought that right after this guy would release the news that the imperial court was about to take control of the salt field, not only did it completely overturn the Gu family's plan and make the alliance a joke, but it also made the Gu family the target of collective complaints among the Jiangnan nobles and the target of public criticism!
Gu Zhu values his face more than his life. How can he bear this kind of humiliation? If the eldest brother hadn't stopped him, he would have killed Fang Jun long ago by inserting the white knife in and the red knife out!
To his side, a tall man sat cross-legged on the floor. Even sitting there, his head reached the chest of the maid standing beside him, showing his huge height.
It was Wu Duohai, the commander-in-chief of the Shanyue people...
When Wu Duohai heard Gu Zhu insulting Fang Jun, a look of resentment appeared on his face, and he said bitterly: "I will not be a human being until I get rid of this son!"
When it comes to hatred towards Fang Jun, Wu Duohai has much more hatred than Gu Zhu!
Not to mention that the rebellion plan he planned was ruined by Fang Jun. On the Nanshan Mountain of Niuzhuji alone, more than tens of thousands of tribesmen died tragically under the armored cavalry? Although Wu Duohai managed to escape by chance, every time night came and he closed his eyes, he would see the corpses of his clansmen all over the mountains and plains. The blood gathered into rivers and stained the hillside land red. What lingered in his ears were the cries and desperate cries of the clansmen before they died. Scream...
Such a blood feud, irreconcilable!
The fair-haired and childlike Mr. Dong was drinking tea leisurely aside, listening to the angry words of the two reckless men, and felt shocked in his heart.
What a fool...
You only know that you hate Fang Jun, but don't you see that Fang Jun is making every move, forcing the Gu family into an isolated and helpless situation?
I really look down on these two guys with well-developed limbs and smooth brains, but now that I am taking shelter from the Gu family, I am closely related to the Gu family, and I have entangled interests. Naturally, I can't just sit back and watch the Gu family being suppressed by Fang Jun, and even suddenly kill...< br>
"You two heroes, have you never thought deeply about the meaning behind Fang Jun's methods?" Dong Laoyun said calmly.
Gu Zhu glared and said: "What's the meaning? That stick is just relying on the power of the father's generation. The strong dragon wants to suppress the local snakes. It just makes my Gu family unhappy! But my Gu family has been rooted in Jiangdong for hundreds of years. I have never seen any big winds and waves, so I will be afraid of them." Can’t he?”
Brave and foolhardy, extremely stupid... Mr. Dong made a comment in his mind, raised the corner of his mouth slightly, and said tirelessly: "That Fang Jun is not a stick, he is treacherous! Why did he create a salt farm? You must know that the backbone of the Gu family is nothing more than Almost the sea trade and boiled salt market! As long as the shipping company starts operating, the Gu family's sea trade will be cut off. Whether it is according to the imperial court's policy that all transactions are controlled by the city shipping department, or it is secretly smuggled, the scale and profits will be greatly reduced. This is It’s an indisputable fact. If the output can really be as high as Fang Jun said, the impact of the Gu family's boiled salt industry will be no less than that of a super typhoon! Dendrobium, Fangjun’s salt farm alone now produces millions of Dendrobium, the sharp drop in prices is inevitable. Both the sea trade and the salt farm are oppressed by Fang Jun. This time they are using means to sow discord, making the Gu family now surrounded and isolated. So what Fang Jun wants to do next is already clear. ”
Gu Zhu said in shock: "What is he going to do?"
Mr. Dong was stunned for a moment and almost spit out a mouthful of his blood...
You little son of a bitch, I made it so obvious, but you still ask me?
Isn’t there a lot of shit in your head?
Mr. Dong took a deep breath and suppressed the anger boiling in his heart. However, his expression remained unchanged and he said calmly: "I'm afraid I'm going to attack the Gu family..."
Gu Zhu's expression suddenly changed!
Yes, this series of operations has still forced the Gu family into an isolated and helpless situation. Now the Jiangnan nobles will either be attracted by Fang Jun and happily cooperate with him in the sale of the salt farm, or they will be resentful of the Gu family and will not be able to get the shares of the salt farm. The blame lies on the Gu family...
If Fang Jun attacks the Gu family now, almost no family in Jiangnan will lend a helping hand!
No matter how arrogant Gu Zhu is, he will not foolishly think that the Gu family can fight against Fang Jun's navy alone!
what to do?
Gu Zhu's expression was uncertain, and he gritted his teeth secretly.
Mr. Dong still drank tea calmly and never said a word.
But I feel sad in my heart...
Time is not forgiving. He is already 70 years old. How many years does he have left to live?
The young master is cowardly and indecisive. Once he dies, he will definitely become a chess piece tightly controlled by the Gu family, and he will be in the hands of his life and death. Even if one day we can draw a river to rule, will it still be the Yang family's Sui Dynasty?
The Yang family was cut off, and the great cause of restoration was naturally stillborn...
While you still have breath and the last bit of energy, take the risk. If he wins, the Sui Dynasty will be revived from the ashes; if he loses, the Yang family will be cut off from now on, and the old man will die of exhaustion for His Highness the King of Han. It can be regarded as a worthy death, worthy of heaven and earth.
Although he looked down on Gu Zhu, Gu Yu, the leader of the Gu family, was too cautious and would not easily confront Fang Jun, and made it clear that he would start a rebellion. He had hinted and tested countless times, but Gu Yu remained unmoved.
As a last resort, Mr. Dong could only force Gu Zhu to a dead end and push the Gu family onto the cliff. It is a matter of life and death, and the Gu family will definitely fight with all their strength. As long as they can persist for a few months, the former Sui Dynasty officials in the court and various places will definitely respond, and great things can be expected.
But once Gu Zhu fails to kill Fang Jun and leaves the navy leaderless, he will surely suffer a fierce backlash from the navy. Can the Gu family hold on until the moment when the world responds?
Mr. Dong sighed secretly.
Things are planned by people, and things are accomplished by heaven. If heaven does not favor Sui, everything will come to an end. If God shows any mercy to Sui, he will let Gu Zhuma succeed.
I'm still working hard on typing, but I don't know if I can finish it before 12 o'clock. Please go to bed early, take good care of your body, and don't stay up late. You can read it tomorrow.
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