What is the concept of three million taels of silver? That's what a team of 1.5 million people can consume for a year.
How many people are there in the Southern Army? Although the Pingnan Army claims to be 100,000 people, it can be fully calculated, and even the handymen who deliver vegetables and cook are counted, and now there are less than 100,000 people.
One hundred thousand people, less than a year, spent fifteen times the money, where did it go
Pang Xiao narrowed his phoenix eyes slightly and looked at the shopkeeper Liu from the Sitong number in front of him.
This person is of medium stature, is not confused when he is old, and has a decent appearance. He has a gentle aura all over his body. He has the temperament of a modest gentleman and a gentleman. He doesn't look like a shopkeeper at all, but rather like a teacher.
This person has a pair of eyes that are too bright and wise, and the intelligence in the eyebrows cannot be concealed. Pang Xiao's ability to know people is not bad, and he quickly concluded in his heart that this person is by no means a simple shopkeeper.
So, why did the owner of the Sitong number order such a person to come to him to collect debts
Why did Sitong easily lend the silver to Lu Zhang, who was born as a local ruffian, or a large amount of three million taels of silver
Why did Lu Zhang fall ill so coincidentally, is it really just to shirk responsibility
If there is nothing tricky about it, Pang Xiao will definitely not believe it.
If something goes wrong, there must be a demon. The relationship between Sitong and Lu Zhang needs to be thought deeply, and the purpose of Sitong also needs to be carefully explored.
Countless thoughts passed through his mind, but his face was nothing but breathing.
Shopkeeper Liu heard Pang Xiao's words clearly, and said with a smile: "Master Lu is devoted to the imperial court. Our shopkeeper was moved by Master Lu's sincerity, and only agreed to the loan. Twice before and after, Adding up to 3 million taels of silver, I think the lives of the soldiers in the army will be improved because of this, and they will be more effective when they encounter foreign enemies. Although our big shopkeeper is a businessman, he also cares about the country and cares about the people the most. Safe."
Speaking of this, the shopkeeper Liu changed his words, and his words were full of helplessness and bitterness: "But it was easy to borrow money at the beginning, but it was difficult to pay it back. The first time our big shopkeeper asked for it, Mr. Lu Said that the situation in the army was really too tense, and I couldn't get it out for a while, so I had to wait for the money to be approved by the boss. And I borrowed a second loan from our big shopkeeper again.
"Our chief shopkeeper is a warm-hearted, thinking that the Pingnan Army is here with such a large team, and the amount of silver is so large, the court will never greedy the silver of our ordinary merchants and not return it.
"But who knew that later, the big shopkeeper ordered many people to urge several times, but the Pingnan Army still did not respond, and even had a bit of shirk. Up to now, there is really no way for the small people to be shy. With a face, I found you here, the lord.
"The lord is of high authority. Not to mention the new commander-in-chief of the Pingnan Army, his position in the army and in the minds of the sages is not ordinary. If it is the lord, there must be a way to get money to repay the money."
Qin Yining and Pang Xiao both listened quietly. Shopkeeper Liu is a person who does not leave the slightest flaw in his words, and his greatest characteristic is that no matter how urgent he is, his voice will not increase by half when he speaks, and he is still the same. A good-natured, negotiating tone.
Qin Yining felt that the origin of this person might be really not simple. He was definitely not what he said, just an ordinary big shopkeeper.
So there must be some secret between Sitonghao and Lu Zhang. This time, they had clearly dug a trap for Pang Xiao to jump, and Pang Xiao had already fallen into the trap.
This repayment of the money can not be easily agreed.
But the problem is that Pang Xiao is now the head coach of the Pingnan Army. Ping Nanjun's major affairs and small affairs must be managed by Pang Xiao. If Pang Xiao does not insist on repaying the money, this four-way number will definitely spread around outside that Pang Xiao does not repay the money he borrowed. Then, where will Pang Xiao's dignity still exist?
However, there is indeed a problem with this money. Either Lu Zhang is greedy for ink, or Lu Zhang colluded with the Sitong account. The Sitong account did not lend Lu Zhang so much money at all, and Lu Zhang's IOU certificate was also completed in private. of.
In this way, wouldn't it be possible to just let others open their mouths and say whatever they want
Pang Xiao thought the same as Qin Yining, but in this case, Qin Yining couldn't easily interject.
She looked at Pang Xiao worriedly, for fear that Pang Xiao would easily agree to such unreasonable things because of the responsibility. It's unreasonable that the other party dug a trap for them, and they would have to suffer for various reasons such as morality.
Pang Xiao had already felt Qin Yining's gaze at this time, but it was not appropriate to talk to Qin Yining on this occasion.
The slender index finger tapped the table lightly, Pang Xiao smiled lightly: "Is the person who wrote the IOU this king?"
As soon as shopkeeper Liu heard this, he already understood in his heart.
He hurriedly said: "Of course the lord is not the one who wrote the IOU, but the lord is the one in charge here. Mr. Lu is your subordinate, and you are responsible for anything your subordinates do."
When Pang Xiao heard this, his smile deepened, leaning forward and said, "It makes sense for you to say that."
Shopkeeper Liu felt that Pang Xiao's tone was very strange. Although he was a little happy that Pang Xiao agreed with his words, he might agree to repay the money, but he still instinctively felt a little crisis, and even his body unconsciously took a half step back.
"It seems that the lord has decided to take responsibility."
Pang Xiao smiled and said: "You said that I am the commander of the Pingnan Army and the person in charge of the Pingnan Army, so I should be responsible for everything my subordinates do. But under the heaven, is it the king's land who leads the land of the land? Could it be that the royal officials, whether it is you, me, or Lord Lu, are all servants of the sage, and they are all doing errands for the sage. Why don't you go to the sage to pay back the money?"
Shopkeeper Liu's face suddenly turned red.
Qin Yining bowed her head and managed to control the smile on her lips. Forcing himself not to laugh out loud affects Pang Xiao's work.
Shopkeeper Liu became anxious, and said like a pearl: "Your Highness, you can't say that. It was absolutely true that Master Lu borrowed money from our Sitong number. Now Master Lu doesn't care about anything else, he lent the Sitong number. The money can only be repaid by you, the Great Marshal of Pingnan, if you insist on arguing with the sage, wouldn't you be suspected of shirk?"
"It turns out that you can see that this king is evading the blame." Pang Xiao stood up and paced in front of Shopkeeper Liu with his hands behind his back.
Shopkeeper Liu was of medium height, but Pang Xiao was tall and strong. At this moment, Pang Xiao had to take two steps back to bend slightly to see the expression on Shopkeeper Liu's face.
Shopkeeper Liu said anxiously: "You can't do this! We were also for the sake of the country and the people's stability, and we took out such a large sum of money to lend you a lot of money to solve your urgent needs. But now that the crisis is over, but If you refuse to pay your debts, how can this be done by a gentleman? If the word spreads to let the common people know, how can you, the Great Marshal of Pingnan, stand firm?"
"Joke." Pang Xiao sneered: "It's just and righteous to owe debts and pay back money. It's true. But that's also asking whoever owes money to pay them back. Is your IOU written by someone from me?"
"No, it's not..." Shopkeeper Liu couldn't help but take two steps back, and even when he spoke, he stuttered a little because of the intimidating aura on Pang Xiaozhou's body.
"No matter where you go about this matter, whoever wrote the IOU will ask whoever asks for it, but if you think about it just now, don't you want to go to Beijing to face the Holy Spirit
"When the time comes, you will say, 'Your subjects owe money and do not pay it back. As the ruler of a country, all the people are your subjects, and you will naturally have to find a way to get this money'. If you say that, Do you still have your life?"
Shopkeeper Liu's brows were all knit together, "My lord, please be cautious."
Pang Xiao dared to say something from a saint, but Mr. Liu didn't have the courage and confidence of Pang Xiao.
Pang Xiao said: "Lu Zhang wrote an IOU. If you want to collect debts, just go with Lu Zhang. According to your reasoning, it won't work."
Shopkeeper Liu was blocked and speechless. Turning his eyes, he covered his face with his sleeves and sobbed.
"How can this be good! We, Sitong, are willing to lend the silver money for the imperial court. But now the imperial court has failed us! These three million taels of silver are not a small amount at all. If we can't get it back, we will Wouldn't it be a big loss
"Could it be that the court is doing things like this? You, the newly appointed Marshal of Pingnan, don't care about what your subordinates do. How can you call us people?"
Shopkeeper Liu sounded sad, but he was very pitiful. Due to his refined appearance, even so, he doesn't seem a bit annoying.
Pang Xiao and Qin Yining looked at each other.
Qin Yining lowered her eyes and thought for a moment, she already had an idea in her heart.
"Don't cry." A soft female voice interrupted Shopkeeper Liu's voice.
Shopkeeper Liu followed the prestige and saw Princess Zhongshun who had been sitting on the side without speaking.
It is said that this person is quite favored and respected in front of Prince Zhongshun. Today, Prince Zhongshun also came with the princess to treat guests, which is enough to show that this woman is different from ordinary women in the house, and she can speak in front of the prince.
Shopkeeper Liu's heart moved, and he turned to bow to Qin Yining.
"Princess, please don't blame yourself. The villain really has no other way. This large sum of money can't be recovered for a long time. Looking for Lord Lu, Lord Lu pushed it to the prince. Now I come to ask the prince, and the prince actually Pushed to the Holy One. This, this is simply embarrassing."
Qin Yining showed sympathy on his face, and said indignantly: "I know your difficulties, don't worry, we will investigate this matter, and if it is true, we will definitely give you an explanation."
Shopkeeper Liu was taken aback for a moment, "You, are you serious?" He couldn't help but look at Pang Xiao's face.
Pang Xiao was obviously a little unhappy. But in front of him, he didn't immediately refute the princess, obviously he loved the princess very much.
Shopkeeper Liu sighed that the hero was sorry for the beauty pass, and even saluted Qin Yining again and again: "Thank you, princess, thank you, princess, as long as you give this sentence, we can feel at ease!"
Qin Yining smiled and reassured shopkeeper Liu a few words, and then brought tea to see off the guests.
After Shopkeeper Liu left briskly, Qin Yining got up and walked to Pang Xiao's side, "Did you just want to blast him out?"