The merchants in Jiangsu and Zhejiang who were present at the scene boiled up in an instant. These days, the status of businessmen is low, and their contacts with officials are extremely limited. Now, the chief scholar of the Wenhua Palace, the number one scholar in the world, and the Minister of the Ministry of Finance, Xu Wei, came in person, but it was for the face of these businessmen.
Chairman Yu hurriedly got up from the ground, and Tao Dongcheng, also supported by Tao Wanying, hurried to the door to greet him.
This Xu Wenchang came at the right time, Lin Wanrong looked at the eldest lady and smiled.
When Xiao Yuruo heard Master Xu Wei's arrival, he was pleasantly surprised at first, but then he became worried. Even if Master Xu Wei came, so what? Can I be partial
Xu Wei was dressed in a bright red official uniform, with a slight smile on his face, and some majesty hidden in his thin face. He walked in slowly, followed by the governor of Hangzhou and dozens of officials of all sizes from Zhejiang whom he had just met. .
"See Lord Shangshu, and see you all." President Yu hastily saluted respectfully.
"Student Tao Dongcheng, I have met Mr. Xu, and all your lords." Tao Dongcheng also saluted.
Everyone knows that this Xu Wei was the number one counselor of the emperor's hidden residence in the past, and now he is the pillar of the Dahua Dynasty, in charge of the money and grain plan, and he is the most trusted person of the Emperor Dahua. As long as he gets his favor, he will surely be able to achieve great success.
"Presidents and colleagues, please forgive me." Xu Wei nodded and smiled, helping everyone up.
When everyone got up, Xu Wei saw Yu Tao's swollen pig-headed faces, and he was startled and said, "You two presidents, what's wrong?"
President Yu knelt on the ground with a plop, and howled in horror: "Master Xu, you must be the master for me, for my chamber of commerce in Jiangsu and Zhejiang."
As soon as Tao Dongcheng gritted his teeth, he knelt down with Chairman Yu and said, "My lord, please be the master for the students."
Xu Wei wondered: "What's going on, you two, please get up and talk. You two are in charge of the Chamber of Commerce in Jiangsu and Zhejiang, and you are the leader of the merchants. What's the matter?"
Fatty Yu said with snot and tears: "My lord, they are all the family members of the Xiao family, Lin San—" He pointed at Lin Wanrong with his fat and thick fingers: "Not only insulted my two chambers of commerce, but also beat me in public. With Mr. Tao and many people in our Chamber of Commerce, it is really humiliating the merchants of the world, and please ask the Lord to be the master for the two of us."
Hearing this, Lin Wanrong cursed inwardly, this Yu Fatty is really shameless. I just hit the two of you, but when you say it, it turns out to be a bunch of people. It's extremely shameless, even better than me.
Xu Wei let out a groan, glanced at Lin Wanrong, and said in surprise to the two of them: "President Yu means that this little brother beat you, Mr. Tao and many people in your chamber of commerce by himself?"
President Yu gritted his teeth and said, "That's right, please let your lord decide for us."
Xu Wei said: "Don't worry, the old man will ask the matter clearly, and he will be fair and straightforward. President Yu means that Ding Linsan of this family has beaten President Yu, Mr. Tao and many others, that is He beat you all together, didn't he?"
"Yes, yes, yes—" President Yu hurriedly shouted: "All the brothers present can testify."
"A group of people assaulting many people?" Xu Wei questioned, walked two steps to Lin Wanrong, smiled and said: "Brother Lin, are these guys telling the truth?"
Lin Wanrong hadn't spoken yet, but the eldest lady had already said: "Master Xu, what happened today was caused by my Xiao family, and has nothing to do with Lin San. My Xiao family is solely responsible for all scourges."
Xu Wei looked at Xiao Yuruo and said, "Are you Miss Xiao?"
The eldest lady saluted and said, "It's the little girl."
Xu Wei looked at her and sighed, "Like, like, really like it."
The eldest lady looked at Xu Wei in confusion, not knowing what Master Xu meant.
Xu Wei sighed: "Miss Xiao, how is your mother, Miss Guo, doing well these years?"
Xiao Yuruo was stunned for a moment, Master Xu called his mother Miss Guo, it seemed that he recognized his mother, where did this come from
Lin Wanrong knew a little bit, seeing the eldest lady in a daze, she lightly touched her sleeve. The eldest lady was startled, and hastily saluted respectfully: "Mother is well, thank you for your concern."
Xu Wei sighed with emotion: "Miss Xiao, don't be surprised. I have had some contacts with Miss Guo in the past, and I admire Miss Guo's intelligence and intelligence very much. It has been more than 20 years since I left Miss Guo in the capital. After seeing an old friend today, it is really touching to see each other without knowing each other.”
When the eldest lady heard that Mr. Xu actually had friendship with her mother, she felt a little comforted in her heart. She didn't ask Mr. Xu for favoritism, but asked him to be fair and impartial.
Xu Wei smiled and said: "Miss Xiao, although you are the descendant of an old friend, but today's incident, since someone sued your Xiao family, you can't take sides, you can only act impartially, miss."
Xiao Yuruo hastily said: "Little girl has nothing else to ask for, but to be fair and selfless, my wish is fulfilled."
President Yu and Tao Dongcheng were also taken aback when they first heard that the Xiao family was actually an old friend of Mr. Xu, and they were relieved when they saw that Xu Wei didn't seem to be partial to the gang.
Xu Wei nodded, and said to Lin Wanrong: "Brother Lin, is what these two are telling the truth? Did you gang up on them?"
"Group fight? No." Lin Wanrong said confusedly: "Master Xu, how can I gang up a group of people by myself? Even if I have three heads and six arms, I can't do it."
Xu Wei nodded, turned to look at Fatty Yu and said, "Chairman Yu, this Lin Sanyi group beat up many of you, even if his hands, feet, and limbs are together, it is difficult to do it. Do you remember wrongly?"
Beads of sweat rolled on Fatty Yu's forehead, it was because he was too greedy, what about gang fights, he hurriedly changed his words: "My lord, it was Lin San who beat me first, and then Mr. Tao, everyone present It can be testified."
Tao Dongcheng also continued: "President Yu's words are all true, and the student guarantees it with his wealth and life."
Xu Wei hummed and said, "That's not a gang fight, it's a mutual fight, isn't it?"
This time Fatty Yu behaved himself, and hurriedly said: "My lord, it was Lin San who took the lead, and we were beaten by him before we fought back."
"That's it, Lin San, have you ever beaten the president and others?" Xu Wei turned to Lin Wanrong and said.
"It's not a beating, just a brief discussion. Anyone who knows me well knows that I always like to 'conquer people with virtue'." Lin Wanrong said shamelessly.
The shopkeeper Li immediately jumped out and said: "It's nonsense, you beat President Yu and Mr. Tao, we saw it with our own eyes, you still want to quibble?"
Xu Wei nodded, but his voice raised a lot and said: "Lin San, are you convicted? Why did you beat the two presidents?"
Before Lin Wanrong could speak, President Yu rushed to say: "Master Xu, we are just discussing business issues with the Xiao family. If there is any disagreement, then Lin San will beat someone. Please be careful."
"Oh," Xu Wei said with a look of understanding: "Chairman Yu, this is the border of Zhejiang. Lin San, a little servant, who has no power and no power, dares to beat you? It is too arrogant and cannot be forgiven." .”
On the other side, Liu Yue'e couldn't listen anymore, she jumped up and said, "Master Xu, don't listen to their nonsense, it's President Yu and the others who bullied the market and bullied people too much, Lin Sancai fought back angrily."
With a series of cannonballs, Liu Yue'e narrated how the Hangzhou Chamber of Commerce threatened the Xiao family, how Tao Dongcheng helped the evildoers, and how the Jinling Chamber of Commerce subdued. She seems to be a thick bag, but she is actually a fine person. When it comes to how domineering and intimidating the Hangzhou Chamber of Commerce, it is written in detail. As a little servant, no matter how tyrannical he is, how could he beat these two big men in court.
Xu Wei narrowed his eyes when he heard this, but couldn't see what kind of attitude it was. Lin Wanrong is a smart man. In the few words that the old man Xu asked, there was a lot of knowledge and mystery.
After listening to Liu Yue'e's description, Xu Wei frowned, looked at Fatty Yu and said, "President Yu, is there such a thing?"
President Yu hurriedly said: "My lord, don't misunderstand me. The Hangzhou Chamber of Commerce has no intention of dominating the market. I just discuss with the eldest lady about the business."
"Discussion?" Lin Wanrong smiled and said, "How did Chairman Yu discuss it? He wanted the Xiao family to hand over the management rights of this province to Shopkeeper Li, otherwise the Xiao family would not be allowed to operate in Hangzhou. Is the president's so-called negotiation?"
President Yu pursed his lips a few times, but he dared not deny it.
Lin Wanrong clasped his fists at Xu Wei and said: "Master Xu, you are the Minister of the Ministry of Household Affairs, so you naturally know the principle of business management. Business management is a major plan for the people's livelihood in the world. Those who are talented and skilled in running it need sufficient competition. In order to promote the rapid development of business and the prosperity of Dahua's trade. And like the chairman, for his own self-interest, he is short-sighted and uses various means to hinder the normal operation of others. If things go on like this, not only will the people in Hangzhou and Zhejiang not be able to enjoy the latest products, Even the atmosphere of free business will be suppressed. This business is like sailing against the current. If you don’t advance, you will retreat. Under such suppression, how can the business of Zhejiang Province improve? Mr. Tao from the Jinling Chamber of Commerce, He is the president of the chamber of commerce, but he doesn't care about the merchants in the chamber. He is in cahoots with the president of Yu and excludes the Xiao family. Who gave him the courage to let him bully others? It is the right way to expand trade and encourage competition. Bullying and dominating the market is damaging the foundation of Dahua’s business, and it must not be tolerated.”
These words were eloquent, but they raised this bullying market to the height of Dahua's management. Everyone was confused, and they seemed to understand but they didn't understand.
Xu Wei looked at Fatty Yu with a serious face and said, "President Yu, is Lin San telling lies?"
President Yu didn't dare to speak, so Xu Wei glanced at Tao Dongcheng again and said, "What does Mr. Tao think?"
Tao Dongcheng didn't speak, but Tao Wanying argued for her brother: "Master Xu, this Lin Sanyi is talking nonsense, framing my brother, and I ask you to decide—"
Xu Wei snorted heavily and said: "Since you are silent, it is true that Lin San assaulted people, but it is also true that you bullied the market?"
No one dared to speak, Xu Wei sighed: "Jiangsu and Zhejiang are the foundation of our Dahua economy, the granary for the great prosperity of the world, today's annual meeting of Jiangsu and Zhejiang business affairs, the emperor attaches great importance to it, and specially appointed the old man to meet with you , Let me know what difficulties you have in the management of things? But I never thought that such things would happen, and I am really disappointed."
Xu Wei is well-known, his aura is no small matter, everyone in the hall is silent and dare not speak.
Xu Wei snorted and said to the governor of Hangzhou: "My lord, according to my Dahua's law, what should be the crime for beating others?"
Although Fatty Yu and Tao Dongcheng are the presidents of the chambers of commerce in Jiangsu and Zhejiang, they are non-governmental organizations. Lin Wanrong beat these two, but he didn't even count as beating an imperial official, at most he was beating a gentry.
"According to the law of my Dahua, those who beat others in public will be punished with a cane at least, and jailed at worst. Judging from the case of Lin San beating the two presidents, at least two hundred punishments with a cane are needed." Master Gu said humanely.
"Bullying to dominate the market and disrupting business operations, how are you punished?" Xu Wei asked again.
"According to the law of Dahua, those who bully and dominate the market will be fined and confiscated official property, or sent to the army and wandered." Hangzhou Governor said.
Fatty Yu's face was pale, and Tao Dongcheng also gritted his teeth and remained silent. This crime of disrupting business operations is not a small one. The two of them are used to running amok in Jinling and Hangzhou, how could anyone feel sorry for them? Right now, Xu Wei was merciless and struck out with heavy punches, catching them both by surprise.
The eldest lady hadn't spoken for a long time, but she was delighted when she heard Xu Wei's words. She couldn't help but glanced at Lin San, only to see that he was smiling, as if she had already made up her mind.
Xu Wei sighed and said: "It's okay for Lin Sanshang to say that Chairman Yu and Mr. Tao are the pillars of our great brilliance, but the theory of bullying and dominating the market has not yet become a fact. Master Gu, in your opinion, what should be done about this matter?" Is good?"
The governor of Hangzhou said: "My lord, according to my humble position, the two presidents Yu Tao and Lin San were at fault for beating others, but they are all at fault. It is better for the three of them to be clear about right and wrong, to reflect on themselves, and to think about it. Quit."
The governor of Hangzhou obviously understood what Xu Wei meant, and this method is the most peaceful. In fact, if you want to talk about it, it is inevitable for Lin San to hit the board, but the guilt of the two presidents is not small.
Xu Wei smiled slightly and said, "Well, what do the two presidents think?"
Fatty Yu didn't dare to speak, Tao Dongcheng gritted his teeth and said, "My lord is so merciful, the students don't dare to speak too much. It's just that Lin San beat the students and President Yu today. Of course I don't care, but he sent me to Jiangsu and Zhejiang Where are the chambers of commerce in the two places? Today, the adults don’t care about our mistakes, and the students are very grateful, but the crime of the Xiao family’s contempt for the chambers of commerce in the two places. As the president of the Jinling Chamber of Commerce, the students cannot just sit idly by. Being present, I will have a fair competition with the Xiao family."
"Oh?" Xu Wei said with great interest, "Compared to what?"
"Cultural combat and martial arts!" Tao Dongcheng gritted his teeth.