Chapter 360: Reform (7)_1
Under the candlelight, the family heads were laughing wildly and arrogantly, oblivious to the fact that everything they discussed would soon be reported to Chu Suifeng after they dispersed.
"Your Highness, they dare to delay their taxes!" A military general angrily stood up and said, "Are we to let them continue to play dumb?"
"What business does the Zhang family control?" Chu Suifeng asked. Since he was resolute in managing the Northern Land properly, how could he let a few people ruin his plans? Aristocratic families? At best, they were just wealthy upstarts who hid behind their silver, thinking they were the greatest in the world.
This time, he, Chu Suifeng, would teach these people a lesson.
"Hold off for now. If they refuse to pay taxes, we’ll close down their shops." Chu Suifeng answered.
"Your Highness, this may not be wise." One of his strategists put forward his concerns, "The Northern Land lacks grain, and the Zhang family controls most of it. If all the aristocrats stop their businesses, it will inevitably lead to chaos."
"No matter, if they don’t want to do business properly, we’ll replace them." Si Jinhan responded with a cold laugh, "So long as His Highness gives someone else a chance, someone will definitely replace these troublesome people."
"If the old don’t go, how will the new come?" Chu Suifeng thought out loud, a figure appearing in his mind.
"Are you interested in other businesses?" The next day, in the study, Chu Suifeng asked Lin Ziyin a question as soon as they met.
"What business is Your Highness referring to?" Lin Ziyin asked.
"Grain, cloth, tea, anything sold in the market, you can pick a few and try." Chu Suifeng answered casually.