Chapter 1147 Price 1
The three wealthy businessmen were dumbfounded. Why should they pay for the conscription fees issued by the government? They were not officials.
Besides, Lord Sun doesn't have to pay for it himself, as the government has its own treasury.
The three wealthy businessmen knew that they would pay compensation, but they didn't expect that Sun Shan would ask them to pay for the government's expenses. This completely refreshed their understanding.
Rich businessman A stepped forward cautiously and whispered, "This man, shouldn't the government pay for these expenses?"
What I want to say more is that it will never be their turn to pay, and the expense is quite high.
All the families in Yuanlu have to send people to perform labor service. How much money will this cost?
Sun Shan said coldly: "The government has its own problems, and you have your own problems."
Rich businessman A was choked and speechless. "Mr. Sun, what you said makes sense. Don't say it again next time."
Rich businessman B didn't want to spend this money either. He had already made a lot of money by buying a maid who was proficient in "music, chess, calligraphy and painting". If he resold her, he would definitely get a 50% discount, if not 70%. He was already heartbroken from losing money on this deal.
Not only did he suffer a loss, but he also indirectly offended Lord Sun, which made him feel even more heartbroken.
Now Lord Sun asked them to pay the war expenses. Without thinking, we know that it is a huge bill. Isn't it a double loss?
The three of them discussed it and decided to compensate Lord Sun personally, but they did not want to compensate all the laborers in the county.
Merchant B took a step forward, bowed his head, lowered his eyebrows, and said in a humble voice: "Sir, it is not proper for us to pay for the conscription. I am afraid it will cause gossip."
Sun Shan waved his hand with a cold face and said coldly, "Who said you will pay for the conscription? Didn't I just say that the government will pay for it? The three of you are just making anonymous donations. It's like donating to candidates to take the college entrance examination in Chenzhou Prefecture."
Sun Shan pretended not to know what the wealthy businessmen meant, and said comfortingly: "Don't worry, I will help you keep the donation anonymous this time. No one will know that it was donated by the three of you. Outsiders will only think that it is public funds from the government."
When the three wealthy businessmen heard what Sun Shan said, they almost vomited three liters of blood.
Is this the problem they are worried about? Mr. Sun's answer is irrelevant.
What's more, after they donated, he allowed them to remain anonymous. Lord Sun is even more cruel than skinning them alive. He wants them to remain unknown even though they are sweating and bleeding. Lord Sun is so cruel.
This donation was even worse than the donation for the students’ exam. At least the students received a letter of thanks from Teacher Deng.
Rich Businessman C was just about to take a step forward and discuss with Sun Shan about compensating him in other ways.
I really don't want to donate to this expedition, it's a bottomless pit.
Before Sun Shan could even open his mouth to speak, he said impatiently, "I am very busy with my official duties and really don't have time to chat with you. Finally, let me ask you, do you want to donate or not?"
As he said this, his eyes were raised high, staring at the three wealthy businessmen.
If they said "no", I believe Sun Shan would ask Gui Ge'er to drag them out and chop them up in the next second.
The three wealthy businessmen were shocked and their hearts were pounding.
Emma, those snake-like eyes appeared again. They would definitely rush over and poison them to death in the next second.
Emma, I'm so scared, what should I do?
What can they do? The three wealthy businessmen did not hesitate at all and answered in unison: "Donate, Mr. Sun, we will donate!"
After saying this, my heart was still beating so fast that it seemed like it was about to jump out.
Sun Shan's eyes relaxed instantly and he smiled slightly, as gentle as jade, like a modest gentleman, and regained the gentleness and elegance of a scholar.
With a professional smile on his face, he nodded and said, "Okay, very good, very good. I wonder how much you three want to donate?"
It would be best to donate 1,200 taels, but the three of them didn't have the financial resources to do so. Sun Shan was unsure how much he could donate, so he asked the three of them to name a price first, and then he could bargain slowly.
The three wealthy merchants looked at each other for a few seconds, and then Merchant A stepped forward and said, "Sir, how about the three of us donate 100 taels together?"
This was the price they agreed upon as a token of apology to Sun Shan.
Sun Shan closed his eyes, then opened them again and said seriously, "100 taels? Are you kidding me?"
In fact, 100 taels was not a small amount, because when he first took office, there were only 500 taels left in the warehouse.
One fifth of it has been released, which is actually pretty good.
But since the three of them can say 100 taels, there is a lot of room for it to soar upwards.
Hehe, maybe if I intimidate him a little, I can get more money out of him.
The three wealthy businessmen felt bitter. It turned out that the conscription fee was a bottomless pit. 100 taels was a lot, but Lord Sun was still not satisfied. He was really greedy.
The rich businessman wanted to quarrel with Sun Shan, but when they met his eyes, the three of them backed off.
The three wealthy businessmen looked at each other again, and wealthy businessman B quietly gestured "two".
Merchant A understood and said in a low voice again, "Sir, at least 200 taels, no more. Sir, our life is not easy, especially in the past few years, business is difficult, and the money we earned with great difficulty has been lost again.
Sir, we really have no money in our pockets. Sir, 200 taels, we have to scrape together here and there. Sir, what we said is true. "
Sun Shan didn't believe what they said was true. No businessman would tell the truth.
So Sun Shan said, "One price, 300 taels. Do you want to donate or not?"
The three wealthy businessmen opened their eyes wide and covered their chests with their fat hands. They might have a heart attack in the next second.
Sun Shan continued, "Yangzhou can afford a skinny horse, so 300 taels is definitely not something you can afford. I know your financial situation. Don't worry, I am a fair person and I will never ask you to donate for no reason. But you have done something wrong, so you have to find a way to atone for your sins. Do you understand?"
Sun Shan thought that 300 taels was probably the limit, if he pressed further, the other party might turn against him.
Don't chase a desperate enemy, and spare others when you can. Sun Shan knows how to balance.
The three wealthy businessmen still wanted to struggle, but Sun Shan continued to give them "venomous snake" eyes.
The three wealthy businessmen were so frightened that they trembled and said tremblingly: "Donate, sir, we will donate."
Sun Shan patted their shoulders with satisfaction and said with a smile, "Not bad. I always like smart people. You are very smart and I like you very much."
Then he made a big promise to them, saying, "I have a lot of ideas for making money, and today we have a good chat. In the future..."
He looked at the three wealthy businessmen in an unfathomable manner and smiled evilly: "You will know from now on."
The three wealthy businessmen didn't get Sun Shan's big pie at all, because they were only concerned about the bloodshed at the moment and had no intention of listening to Sun Shan's nonsense.
Sun Shan sat back on the stool, picked up the teacup and took a sip. The meaning was self-evident.
The three wealthy businessmen naturally understood and left one after another.
Sun Shan did not forget to instruct: "Remember to donate tomorrow. I would like to thank you on behalf of the people of Yuanlu."