Liu Che tied up his ribbon and then walked out with Zhang Tang and others.<

The powerful people who were originally gathering in small groups to discuss, saw Liu Che coming out, and they all knelt down: "I'm waiting to see His Highness the Crown Prince!"

Liu Che took a casual look and saw that each of the eighty-five powers had a good spirit. In terms of the dress of the wearer, these powers were unique and unique, which made Liu Che feel very special.

After two observations, Liu Che determined one thing.

That is, these powerful people or the families behind them are still full of respect for him, the prince.

At least, I will be more accommodating in terms of face and dignity.

Otherwise, the current situation would not have occurred.

Regardless of whether they are far or near, the authority of each of the seventy-five counties in Guanzhong appears in Sixianyuan.

Not even one was late.

After thinking about it, Liu Che knew that this was also reality.

In China, the real masters are never businessmen, but bureaucrats with the power to kill.

The so-called county magistrate who destroys the family and the magistrate who destroys the family.

No amount of money can match the sharpness of a sword.

only……

Looking at these arrogant people, Liu Che took a step forward, opened his hands, and said: "Please don't be too polite. This time, I am here to ask you all. I have something to ask all the local sages..."

Although Shuquan were merchants, in the eyes of the Han Dynasty and the court, they were not considered merchants and were not bound by city registration.

This is because the status of a person with authority is equal to that of a country elder in the countryside.

It is an extension of state power. In a sense, those who exercise power are also members of the ruling class.

That's why Liu Che was able to meet these people in Sixian Garden openly.

Otherwise, as a prince, he would meet with a businessman who was running a failed business. If word of this spreads, public opinion will immediately boil!

Everyone stood up and bowed together: "Thank you, Your Highness. If Your Highness has any mission, we will go through fire and water, even to the death!"

Liu Che smiled slightly and tried to make his attitude as friendly as possible. But he complained in his heart: "Would you go through fire and water? I will not give up even if I die? I believe you are the only one who has a ghost!"

In the previous life, during the chaos between Wu and Chu, the merchants in Guanzhong almost collectively stood on the fence and watched. They even prepared the rituals and procedures to welcome King Wu to Jizong Temple. As soon as King Wu entered Chang'an, they shouted "long live" three times.

The most intuitive example is that the counter-rebellion army went out to fight. Marquis Che who accompanied the army could not find a place to borrow money.

In the end, only the Wuyan clan lent five thousand gold to Zhou Yafu to pay for the expedition expenses of the Chehous.

And the interest rate is as high as ten times!

Liu Che felt very uncomfortable every time he thought of this matter.

As a ruler, deep in his subconscious mind, he was ten times wary of all possible traitors and rebellious ministers. And the businessmen also proved with practical actions that they were not loyal ministers of the Liu family at all, but just some who were benefited.

Driver guy.

But the Wuyan family dared to lend at such high interest rates, and in the end all the principal and interest were recovered.

This made Liu Che somewhat wary of the merchants in Guanzhong.

In the past few days, Liu Che has been supplementing information and discovered a lot of interesting things.

For example, at this time, businessmen will collude with bureaucrats to form a community of interests.

However, they have not yet evolved to the extent of providing officials with shares and dividends.

Generally speaking, these businessmen only contribute some money and silk to their related households on a quarterly basis.

Therefore, Liu Che does not need to worry for the time being. If these merchants are touched, there will be a crazy counterattack like the Shanxi Merchant Group and the Salt Merchant Group in the Ming Dynasty.

In other words, although these businessmen have protective umbrellas and backers behind them, those protective umbrellas and backers may not really stand on the side of these people.

The answer is simple, if there are no dry shares and dividends.

Then Zhang San can be filial, and Li Si can also be filial.

Bureaucrats do not have to sacrifice their future, reputation and reputation for annual fixed filial piety.

This is completely different from the status of the Shanxi Merchant Group and the Zhejiang Merchant Group in the Ming Dynasty.

After all, your own things and other people’s things are two different things!

Thinking like this, Liu Che felt confident.

It is true that several big families in Guanzhong have close ties with the palace and the government, and every year they have a large amount of wealth that is given to the officials of the palace and the court.

However, such interest ties are fragile.

Once the news is wrong, a large number of officials will immediately cut off their tails to survive, and even fight against the businessmen who were originally filial to him in order to cover up their crimes.

Just like in the previous life, after Xiaozhu issued the decree, a large number of business families in the past went bankrupt.

But no official stood up and said a fair word on behalf of the businessmen.

It is impossible to happen like in the Ming Dynasty, when someone touched a businessman a little bit, and immediately a large number of Qingliu jumped out and shouted: Don't compete with the people for profit.

Therefore, to be honest, if Liu Che really goes all out, he can definitely wipe out the entire businessmen and aristocratic families in Guanzhong!

Kill him, his head will roll, and his blood will flow like a river.

It's just... Although it's fun to do this, what do you do after the fun is over?

not worth it!

Liu Che is a prince, and he and these businessmen are from two different classes.

There is no need to risk your political reputation for businessmen.

You have to know that Liu Che's father smashed Prince Wu to death with a chessboard on the streets of Chang'an. Even now, people in both the government and the public are still quietly discussing this matter.

It is no exaggeration to say that this incident will become a stain on Liu Che's life.

Moreover, Guanzhong is Liu’s base.

Maintaining prosperity and stability in Guanzhong is in Liu Che's own interests.

There is no need for him to smash all the pots and jars, just to make others laugh!

But after thinking about this clearly, I feel confident and will not be timid or hesitant.

Liu Che looked at the more than eighty men kneeling in front of him at this moment, with a condescending feeling in his eyes.

It was as if the eighty-five people kneeling in front of him were not humans, but ants.

Liu Che thought about his words and was about to speak. At this moment, Wang Dao suddenly came over and whispered into his ear: "Your Highness, the eldest princess is here..."

Liu Che looked slightly startled when he heard this.

Liu whoring?

What is she here for?

Liu Che came back to his senses in an instant, raised his hands to the powerful people and said: "Everyone, please wait a moment, I have some personal matters, go and go!"

Then, Liu Che, led by Wang Dao, headed towards the living room at the front door.

As they walked, Liu Che asked, "Has the eldest princess told you what happened?"

This is also what's strange about Liu Che.

There are no special circumstances at this time, and generally the elders will not go to the younger generation's home easily.

Because that is double disrespect for yourself and your descendants.

"Back to Your Highness, I don't know. The eldest princess didn't say..." Wang Dao lowered his head and said, "It's just that the eldest princess brought a man with a Shandong accent!"

"Shandong?" Liu Che was confused. Shandong at this time certainly did not refer to the Shandong Province in later generations.

The so-called Shandong refers to the vast area east of the Taihang Mountains.

Probably including North China and South China in later generations.

It is completely different from Shandong later!

At this time, Shandong is not a good place. What do the people in Guanzhong say when they scold their mother?

Shandong barbarian!

However, people who spoke with a Shandong accent at this time were not necessarily from southern or northern China.

Probably because of the exchanges between the Qin and Han Dynasties, people all over the world migrated and communicated with each other. People who were originally from the Chu Kingdom may have become Guanzhong people, such as the Yuan An family.

It used to belong to the Qin people, but now it may have become a barbarian vassal state, such as Zhao Tuo in South Vietnam.

Anyway, just go and take a look first and you will know!

With this idea in mind, Liu Che walked slowly into the living room. Then, he saw Princess Liu of Guan Tao leading a strange man. She was sitting in a corner of the living room, talking and laughing as if they were talking about something.

Liu Che glanced at the man. Just with this glance, Liu Che felt that his eyes were blinded.

It can be seen at a glance that the clothes all over this man are made of fine Sichuan brocade. The clothes on his body alone are worth at least tens of thousands of dollars.

In addition, he wore two pieces of jade that were worth a lot of money.
To be continued...