Chapter 2713: Convincing people with virtue
Pei Xingjian stepped forward after hearing the words, bowed to the people at the table, then straightened up and said with a serious face: "The Wuyue area has been plagued by typhoons all year round, and the people have suffered terribly. In previous years, the typhoon season was usually concentrated from May to July. Although it happens occasionally in other months, it is not common. However, the weather this year is very different from usual. After August, several typhoons landed, destroying countless houses and damaging dozens of buildings around Huating Town. The field has suffered serious losses this year. More than ten salt fields were invaded by waves and suffered varying degrees of damage. After strict inspection by the Huating Town Office, in order to prevent long-term shutdowns caused by landslides and for personnel safety, it was decided to suspend the leasing of these ten salt fields. After it is taken back, it will be renovated, and whether to continue leasing it will be decided separately depending on the progress of the renovation, including the two salt farms leased by the Shen family..."
He was gentle and polite, and his words were clear and unhurried, but when he stopped in Shen Zong's ears, it was like a thunderbolt from the blue.
When Huating Town was built and extended a lot, at first everyone had a wait-and-see attitude and had doubts, so they were not active in leasing. Later, they discovered that the salt farm was actually a hugely profitable business, and piles of snow-white salt grains were almost equivalent to copper coins. Then he frantically tried to find ways to subscribe for a lease.
The Wuxing Shen family was also a wait-and-see group at first. Later, relying on the family's power to plunder, they just obtained two salt farms from several merchants and several weak families, which brought huge profits to the Shen family.
If it were taken back by Huating Town, more than tens of thousands of dollars would be lost?
He hurriedly said: "As far as I know, although the salt field was slightly damaged by the typhoon, it did not affect the salt production. Moreover, we rented the salt field and paid millions in rent. If we say we can take it back, we will take it back." Isn’t the loss in vain? It’s not because we are stingy, we really can’t bear it!”
Pei Xingjian said calmly: "Please don't worry about this. We in Huating Town have free rules and are governed by virtue. If you can wait until the salt farm is repaired before resuming work, then you can wait. If you can't wait, the documents you signed at the time can also be used." Cancellation, after all, the damage to the salt field by the typhoon is a force majeure and not a human factor. After the rent is converted, the remaining part will be returned. ”
Shen Zong's head is so big, how dare you convince others with your virtue!
Isn't this just pinching my neck?
Waiting for the salt field to be repaired, who knows how long it will take! Not to mention refunding the rent. The Shen family worked hard to get these two salt farms, even offending two families with whom they had a good relationship in the past. How could they give them back so easily?
But Pei Xingjian was reasonable and it was up to you whether to rent or not. He couldn't refute and could only look to Wang Jing for help.
The reason why the Shen family agreed to join the Wang family in Taiyuan two days ago and support the King of Jin in seizing the rightful son was because Wang Jing promised that once the Shen family suffered revenge and suppression from Fang Jun, he would fully support the Shen family and even bear the burden of Shen's family. Loss of home.
Otherwise, if the Shen family took the wrong medicine, they would dare to confront Fang Jun, who dominates the sky in Jiangnan?
You must know that the Shen family’s largest income now is not only the salt field, but also maritime trade...
However, the more worried he was about something, the more things happened. Before Wang Jing could respond, Pei Xingjian continued: "There is another thing. Someone reported a few days ago that there were villains on the Shen family's boat. Sneaking into other ships at night to steal goods and damage ships, the Royal Navy upholds the principle of being responsible for all maritime merchants and will strictly investigate this. In addition, several of the Shen family's ships are private. Self-built and put into maritime trade without passing the navy inspection, there is a huge safety hazard. In two days, the Navy Commander will issue a document to the Shen family, ordering rectification. During this period, all sea trade must be carried out Stop, and the maritime trade license will be temporarily revoked until the review is completed. If the accusation is proven to be untrue, or the Navy obtains permission after rectification, normal maritime trade can be resumed. ”
Shen Zong looked ugly and didn't look at Pei Xingjian at all, but just stared at Wang Jing.
The Shen family expected to suffer revenge from Fang Jun, but they never thought that the revenge would come so fast and violently. The salt farm was nothing more than a salt farm. Once the sea trade was cut off and without the support of massive wealth, the Shen family would be in an instant. Will become a second-rate gatekeeper.
Now he can only hope that Wang Jing will fulfill his original promise.
Wang Jing's face was gloomy. He had expected Fang Jun's retaliation, but like Shen Zong, he had not expected that the other party would actually start from the salt field and sea trade, and suddenly he would strangle the Shen family's neck fiercely. , out of breath.
"I am afraid that the Duke of Yue is a bit arbitrary. Whether it is the leasing of the salt field or the acquisition of the maritime trade license, it was approved by His Majesty, and he even signed an agreement with the court. Now the Duke of Yue has to take over these things in one fell swoop. Overthrowing them all and ignoring the previous written contracts will probably cause panic to all those who rent salt fields and go to sea for business. Once His Majesty is held accountable, will the Duke of Yue be able to afford it? "
He didn't look at Pei Xingjian, the follower, but just stared at Fang Jun and spoke.
Fang Jun smiled and said slowly: "Wang Dalang's words are not only alarmist, but are even suspected of slandering me... However, I have always been generous and have always convinced people with my virtue, so I won't argue with you. As for your worries, there is nothing wrong with you. It’s not necessary. Whether it’s Huating Town or the Municipal Shipping Department, they have strict rules and regulations since the day they were established. Cheng system, what can and cannot be done, everything is clear. Whether the Shen family has violated the regulations can be seen by everyone, unless someone wants to frame it. As far as I know, the Wang family of Taiyuan and the Shen family of Wu Xing. They have a long history of business dealings. The Shen family’s salt farm and maritime trade probably have members from the Taiyuan Wang family, right?”
Wang Jing said calmly with a cold face: "This is a matter for merchants, and it is not the turn of the Duke of Yue to take care of it."
Fang Jun laughed and said calmly, "You really don't have a good heart. I naturally don't bother to deal with normal business affairs. However, I kindly reminded Wang Dalang that someone reported that the Shen family had hidden treasures on board the ship. Outlaws, these people were pirates and bandits in the past. After being recruited by the Shen family, they went out to sea as crew members, often seeking wealth and murder. What's worse, these people, under the banner of "Liang Wang", gathered bandits, recruited troops, and wanted to do evil things... I just didn't know, Is the Taiyuan Wang family secretly connected with these people? ”
Shen Zongru was struck by lightning, his face turned pale, and he lost his voice and said: "Unjustly accused!"
He couldn't sit still anymore, stood up and left the table, bowed to the ground and said: "I would like to ask His Highness the King of Wei to clarify that the Shen family is now pure and clean, and has never had any rebellious intentions. Someone wants to frame the Shen family for treason. Please ask Wei His Royal Highness makes the decision for our Shen family!”
He couldn't help but be afraid.
Fang Jun's words were simply murderous. Back then, Shen Faxing rebelled and built his capital in Piling, just to the west of Taihu Lake and east of Jinling. He called himself the "King of Liang" and coerced tens of thousands of elite Jiangnan nobles to cede territory and become king in order to achieve unification. The great cause of the world.
Now that Fang Jun mentioned "King Liang", doesn't it mean that the Shen family was once again unsatisfied with the status quo, unwilling to surrender to the Tang Dynasty, and still thinking about the major event of rebellion?
These nine clans are not enough to punish, maybe it will be a bloody storm, and most of the Jiangnan noble clans will be implicated...
This is too cruel!
Li Tai was sitting on the table, holding a wine glass in his hand, and was sipping a cup of amber Huadiao wine. The wine was clear and clear, fragrant and fragrant. It was mellow and sweet in the mouth, with endless aftertaste. Compared with the white wine in Guanzhong, it was different from Jiangnan. Mingxiu's charm...
Shen Zong's heart sank. After waiting for a long time, King Li Tai of Wei did not respond or ask him to get up. He suddenly became more and more panicked and could only look to Wang Jing for help.
Wang Jing sat upright. If it weren't for the bruises on his face, he would have looked a bit like a famous official. He stared at Fang Jun with his eyes and said slowly: "The words of the Duke of Yue are extremely inappropriate. He is trying to catch wind and shadow." How can you impose things on others? Do you know that maybe? It's just your unintentional words, but it is very likely to have an immeasurable impact on our family. By then, the Wang family of Taiyuan and the Shen family of Wuxing will be damaged and their reputations will be damaged. There is no evidence afterwards. How should the Duke of Yue compensate? ”
"Bitter!"
Fang Jun sneered, raised his chin slightly, with an arrogant and domineering look on his face, and what he said almost made Wang Jing angry to death: "Wang Dalang, are you underage? You actually said such childish words! A certain person is Official appointed by the imperial court, guarding Huating Town under the emperor's orders, and admiral of the Royal Navy , naturally has the responsibility to supervise the local area. If I feel that you are secretly doing something illegal, I naturally have the right to conduct a thorough investigation. Whether or not I can find out is another matter. I naturally have no evidence at the moment, otherwise you would think there is something wrong. Are you qualified to sit here?”
Wang Jing turned blue with anger. (End of chapter)