Chapter 1204 The face of Datang

The prefect's mind is still spinning relatively fast, but other people's minds are not that fast. They haven't figured out what's going on yet? Why did it become an insult to the Tang Empire? No one dared to bear this crime, and Tiragon's face had already turned blue.

"Isn't it a bit too much to say this, my lord? It is just the personal behavior of some small officials and does not represent the court of Piao State. Moreover, this is just a matter of a few businessmen. How can it affect the general public?" Where is Tang’s face?”

The prefect said disdainfully that they here studied the culture of the Tang Dynasty and naturally understood what scholars, farmers, industry and commerce were. Even in the Tang Dynasty, the status of merchants was not very high. Although there has been some improvement over the years, can it improve to the sky?

"I don't agree with this, Lord Magistrate. Our businessmen worked tirelessly to transport a large amount of goods to your country, brought a way to improve the living standards of your country's people, and paid a large amount of taxes to our country's court. That is also the case for our country's court." An important source of finance and taxation, if without their efforts, even our army would not be able to eat, shouldn’t we safeguard their interests?”

After Li Xiang said this, the businessmen present were all in a state of excitement. They had always paid the most taxes in society, but at the same time they did not have the same social status, so they felt aggrieved in their hearts.

Now after hearing what Mr. Huang said, everyone was determined and would definitely defend Mr. Huang.

This is the first time that the prefect of Wacheng has heard of such a thing. He had never heard of it before. The education they received was that businessmen are extremely treacherous. In a country that values agriculture, the status of businessmen is not high, but this Master Huang There is no way to refute it.

"Even if Lord Huang is right, this is the territory of our Wa City after all. It is my Lord who has the final say on how to deal with these people under my command."

Although the Tang Dynasty is powerful, we are also an independent country. Although we often pay tribute to the Tang Dynasty, we have never said that we are a vassal state of the Tang Dynasty, so there is no need to keep our posture too low in some matters.

"In this case, we really can't interfere in your affairs, but we can control ourselves. If you don't give us an explanation one day, then all of us Datang merchants will never enter Wa City from today on. "

Li Xiang straightened his body. There is no need for military threats now. A commercial threat alone can kill you. According to Li Xiang's previous investigation, at least one-third of Wacheng's tax revenue was provided by Datang merchants.

The prefect was usually very concerned about the tax situation. After all, it was related to his pocketbook, so he was a little nervous after hearing Li Xiang's words, but he was not too nervous, because businessmen are all chasing profits. So the reason why they come to Wacheng to do business is because it can provide them with sufficient benefits. Is it possible that these Tang merchants will not come just because of your words?

"Sir Huang, you are really loud, but not all merchants may listen to you, right? Their goods have already been shipped here. If they don't come to our Wa City to trade, I'm afraid there are no other goods trading places around here."

The Lord Magistrate touched his beard and said, "Many businessmen below do not dare to express their opinions at this moment. After all, what Li Xiang said is a bit too big. If they really don't come here to trade, how will they live in the future?"

However, among these merchants, there are also many far-sighted people. If Tiragon is disposed of this time, they will definitely be able to do business here unimpeded in the future. There will definitely be no second person who dares to stand up and collect taxes at will.

"I, Cao Lian, obey Mr. Huang's instructions. As long as Mr. Huang says a word, all my goods are willing to be discarded in the river outside the city to maintain the dignity of the Tang Dynasty court and us Tang Dynasty merchants."

When the first businessman stepped forward, Li Xiang nodded beside him. This person is a courageous person. Just because you stepped forward, you should be given a chance.

Cao Lian has a very high status among the caravan merchants. He is also a relatively large merchant nearby. After seeing his look, several other small merchants immediately came forward.

Then other people also realized that today is by no means a trivial matter. If we fail in this matter, no one will think highly of you in the future. Mr. Huang is not trying to gain momentum for himself. It is about fighting for a reasonable status for us businessmen. Otherwise, someone will arbitrarily increase taxes for you in the future, and your losses will be greater than today.

"We all support Mr. Huang..."

Some people have already begun to dispose of the goods on horseback. They have been here for more than a day or two. Although the local officials did not say it explicitly, the number of things that come to them is increasing frequently. They are just watching them make too much profit. If it gets old, pink eye must be treated.

The face of the magistrate finally changed. There were also some businessmen who were good at observing words and deeds. After seeing the face of the magistrate changed, they all stood up. Dozens of Datang merchants screamed here, give them It's a lot of pressure.

Despite the fact that the prefect was very tough just now, once these people don't come to Wacheng, there are several trading places around, and they can transport the goods there. Without these Tang Dynasty merchants, Wacheng's prosperity will at least to drop by more than one-third.

"What do you think, Lord Prefect?"

Li Xiang took out his folding fan at this moment, and then stared at the prefect with both eyes. The Lord put him under great pressure.

"After I return, I must be clear to Lord Changsun. Today's matter is related to the glory of the Tang Dynasty. If there is no reasonable result, Lord Changsun will definitely send troops to hold him accountable."

The Lord Changsun that Li Xiang was talking about at this moment was naturally Changsunze next to him. Changsunze tried hard to hold back his laughter.

They are all in the border area. Of course, this prefect has met Changsun Ze. That boy is always looking for trouble. If you have this excuse, think about those terrifying Tang Dynasty cavalry...

The prefect glanced at his cousin fiercely at this moment. Tiragon was familiar with this look... (End of this chapter)