Chapter 5149: Tormenting Them

The servants were all shocked and responded quickly, and soon called back Ye Wudao's nominal subordinates.

They also heard that an imperial decree had been issued to Ye Wudao, and they were all a little panicked.

Ye Wudao called them together for a meeting and asked calmly: "How many chambers of commerce are there in Tiancheng?"

Someone hurriedly replied: "There are probably more than a thousand, and there are more than 70 important ones. They are all large chambers of commerce, and they are not only managed by me."

Ye Wudao ordered: "Then from today on, you will all be outside the door to welcome these distinguished guests into my house. If you don't do it, then you will resign from your position."

Everyone was dumbfounded. Although they were lower in rank than Ye Wudao, they couldn't just go outside to greet people. Isn't that what servants do?

Seeing that they didn't respond, Ye Wudao sneered: "Didn't you understand?"

"You have delayed the emperor's business, and you will die ten thousand times!"

He brought up the Emperor of Shenxia, ​​and naturally no one dared to object. Everyone didn't dare to breathe and responded quickly.

Seeing that the deterrent force was strong enough, Ye Wudao said, "As long as you are obedient, I don't ask for loyalty to me, just listen to some words, then I won't embarrass you."

"If you are not obedient, then these are just appetizers. There are more difficult things waiting for you. I believe that there are many people who covet your positions. I want to promote some of them, which should not be difficult."

Everyone lowered their heads and looked at each other cautiously, not daring to say more.

Ye Wudao waved his hand and ordered again: "From today, you will be outside the door to welcome guests for 24 hours. If you want to sleep or rest, tell Dao Qing. Only with his consent can you rest, and you must rest on time!"

Twenty-four hours?

This is not letting them leave!

These subordinates realized that Ye Wudao really wanted to torture them to death, but they were helpless. Ye Wudao had brought up the emperor. If there was any criticism, Ye Wudao would easily frame a crime and shoot the leading bird. What should they do?

Therefore, these people had no choice but to wait outside and greet the upcoming important guests from the Chamber of Commerce.

The next day, in the early morning, people came one after another to ask for a meeting.

All the visitors were from the Chamber of Commerce, and were also guests brought to Ye Wudao by people in the palace.

They must have made an appointment. In less than two hours, hundreds of people came, and all of them reported to Ye Wudao the Chamber of Commerce they belonged to and their positions.

Without exception, they were all powerful people.

Ye Wudao naturally held a banquet to entertain them, and during the banquet, he began to talk to them about business.

He raised his glass, smiled, and said, "Everyone, you have come from afar, thank you for your hard work."

"Today, I have something to tell you, that is the site of the Chamber of Commerce. My Ministry of Industry is going to sell some land. Of course, we will finalize the site in advance and lay the foundation. As for how to build it later, it is not the Ministry of Industry's business."

Someone asked, "Excuse me, sir, do you rent or sell the land of your Ministry of Industry?"

Ye Wudao laughed, "I'm sorry, everyone, I didn't explain it in detail. I will explain it in detail. The ownership of these lands naturally belongs to my Shenxia Dynasty and the Ministry of Industry. The ownership also belongs to the court and can only be rented."

In fact, before coming, these people basically understood everything, but Ye Wudao also had to explain it clearly according to the rules, otherwise, there might be trouble.

So he continued to follow the rules and said a few words. The general meaning was that the Ministry of Industry only built the foundation. This so-called foundation, that is, the site, just changed the name to make it sound better.

The person who rented it could manage it himself and build it however he wanted.

However, if it is just a rental, then Ye Wudao is overthinking it.

After Ye Wudao finished speaking, he continued: "I am fully responsible for the lease. These sites will not be auctioned, but I have some considerations."