If you have too many lice, you won't be itchy.

Guan Ning is very aware of his reputation in the outside world.

Over the years, he has killed too many people and touched the interests of too many people. How can he have a good reputation?

The only thing I'm afraid is that it still has a good reputation among the people.

This is the result of his efforts in publicity.

There is no shame in bragging.

If you do good deeds without leaving your name, then who can know that you have done good deeds?

Guan Ning declared that he would never increase taxes, so he had to send people to the localities to preach and announce tax reductions. He still had to announce it.

You must let the common people know that this emperor remembers you.

Emperor Yang Guang of the Sui Dynasty also did a lot of good things for the people, but the people didn't know it and instead scolded him and turned against him!

Guan Ning will not take that old path.

This is enough.

I'm not a silver dollar, so I can't be liked by everyone.

He is very self-aware.

Now it is basically certain that the Wei merchants have something up their sleeve.

Guan Ning said: "The three items I proposed at the court meeting must be strictly implemented. That is the benchmark!"

"When you come to Daning, you must abide by the laws of Daning and do business well. We are open to you and will provide you with some preferential policies if necessary. If you have evil intentions, then that is a different matter!"

"Han Angyu, your Commerce Department will investigate in detail in the near future and come up with a piece of tangible evidence. If you want to solve it, we will make it a solid case so that they have nothing to say!"

"I understand."

Han Angui said: "After the meeting that day, the Commerce Department sent many officers to investigate."

"The cabinet also issued a document to all state governments, asking local governments to coordinate rectification."

Gong Liangyu reported immediately.

They understand what His Majesty means.

It is very simple to attack Wei merchants, but if it involves domestic merchants and domestic people, there must be tangible evidence.

Your Majesty is just waiting for a detailed report.

We will punish these Wei merchants when the time comes. I hope they can restrain themselves, otherwise it will be bloody...

As for the relationship with Wei State?

Don't worry about it at all.

It is no longer possible for Wei State and Daning to be at peace with each other. It is inevitable that they will become hostile to Liang State, and it has already begun...

"When the Wei State uses such a strategy, it must start from the south, especially the Jianghuai area. Qian Dafu should have a memorial to report. Don't worry, save it and deal with it together. Let's move on to the next item and talk about the land inventory.

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The court discussions are still going on.

In Shangjing City, there was a stir due to the so-called business restriction order.

This is also called the most stringent government order.

The purchase of copper and iron is strictly prohibited. Those who do not change after being warned will be directly expelled. In serious cases, they will be fined a silver and imprisoned.

Selling luxury incense is strictly prohibited. Anyone who commits a crime will be fined silver and imprisoned.

Another option is to increase tariffs by 50% on the original basis. This is also called a strict ban on trade between the two countries.

Who can bear such high tariffs? It is no different from banning trade.

These three are also called the three prohibitions!

Such harsh measures made Wei merchants seriously dissatisfied, and they began to gather around the Commerce Department office, demanding that the three bans be lifted and that Wei merchants be treated fairly.

This has also caused dissatisfaction among local businessmen. His Majesty seems to have always been biased against businessmen, and this is also an opportunity to show off.

Even the common people knew for the first time that there were so many Wei merchants.

It's really not that little.

A maximum of twenty or thirty people can gather outside the Commerce Department.

All they reveal is that they are seeking "fairness."

"I traveled thousands of miles to come to Daning, carrying a huge sum of money to do business with Daning. I came here to promote trade and harmony between the two countries, but I suffered such unfair treatment!"

In front of the Commerce Department Yamen, many businessmen gathered and there was a lot of noise.

"Yes, our country, Wei, is originally a big trading country. If we come to trade, we can bring the output of Daning back to Wei. Isn't this for Daning?"

"In order to show sincerity, our country, Wei, took the initiative to lower the tariff by 50%, but your Daning people actually increased it by 50%. What does this mean? Are we Wei merchants the only ones who are bad? Is it possible that your Daning merchants will not be affected?

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"You can't even guarantee freedom of trade, but you still restrict us from doing business, you have to fine us and imprison us, and you have to stay in Daning. Isn't this a bandit?"

"Daning is also one of the three kingdoms in the mainland, and Emperor Yuanwu is also a wise king. I didn't expect it to be like this. It's really disappointing!"

"It is really unfair to treat us Wei Shang like this. We must give us an answer today, otherwise we will knock on the palace door to find Concubine Yi!"

"Yes, if you don't give me an answer, I'll go find Concubine Yi!"

"Concubine Yi was once my seventh princess in the Wei Dynasty. She will definitely make decisions for us."

One sound after another, it can be said to be extremely loud.

But in front of the Commerce Department Yamen, there was only one person standing.

This was a young man, but he didn't show any signs of anxiety, he just waited calmly.

"Is everything finished?"

"After that, it's my turn to say a few words."

This young man is an official from the Department of Commerce.

He motioned for everyone to be quiet.

"I already know what you mentioned just now, and I am here to clarify your doubts."

Zhu Xiao said: "What you mentioned about traveling thousands of miles to Daning to do business, and carrying huge sums of money, etc., is all for Daning. This statement is too false!"

"You are not doing it for Daning, you are doing it for yourself, you are doing it for money. Businessmen value profits. You should know it yourself."

Everyone was at a standstill.

"Furthermore, what you mentioned about fairness is even more nonsense. Haven't I, Daning, given you fairness? When you come to Daning to do business, you must abide by the laws of Daning. Isn't this normal? Isn't it normal?

I, a merchant from Daning, can plunder at will when I go to your Wei State? Isn't this the same principle?"

"As long as you don't violate the ban, there will be no problem."

"There is also the matter that you mentioned that our country should be equal to Wei and reduce tariffs..."

Zhu Xiaoping said calmly: "Your Wei State's reduction of tariffs is because your Wei State's affairs have nothing to do with me, Daning. Similarly, if I, Daning, raise tariffs, it is not your turn to point fingers."

What he said is even more direct.

"As for what you said about looking for Concubine Yi?"

Zhu Xiao said: "Let's not talk about whether you can see her or not. Your empress has already married to Daning. She is my empress of Daning. What does it have to do with you?"

After saying this, he asked again: "I wonder if this answer is satisfactory to you?"

Someone is about to speak.

Zhu Xiao continued: "By the way, you can explain your grudges, but don't go too far. Don't mention my Majesty, otherwise it will be a serious offense. I hope you will be careful in your words and deeds!"

These words left these Wei merchants speechless.

"Okay, that's it for the official talk."

Zhu Xiao said this and returned directly.

All the Wei merchants were left looking at each other in confusion.

"It seems like it won't work. Daning is too tough."

"Let's gather some local businessmen to participate and start the persecution again."

"We need to consider the long term."

Several people discussed secretly.

"Where is the vice president?"

"The vice-president has important matters to attend to, let's leave first."

"Walk!"

Seeing no results, everyone left.

They will not stop here and will continue to look for people to expand their influence.
Chapter completed!