Chapter 304 A bolt from the blue

"This slave knows what to do!"

Gu Dayong was such a smart person, he instantly understood what Zhu Houzhao wanted him to do.

Zhu Houzhao wanted the Croba people to help him make money, but at the same time he didn't trust the Croba people. In this case, he had to be tough.

“If you understand, just do it!”

Zhu Houzhao said calmly, since Gu Dayong understood what he meant, he should know what to do.

Xichang's methods of controlling people have long been upgraded. To deal with some incompetent Croba tribesmen is just a small test.

"Slave, please leave!"

Gu Dayong bowed and slowly exited the hall.

Jiangnan Du Family

Back then, Zhu Houzhao ordered Gao Feng to cleanse Jiangnan with blood. Countless wealthy families ended up in that indiscriminate purge. The Du family took advantage of the emptiness in Jiangnan and seized the opportunity to rise rapidly. The grain business was prosperous.

Today, the Du family is one of the most wealthy businessmen in the world. Their wealth is immense and their wealth is as great as that of the country. However, with more money, they become bolder and their thoughts inevitably become complicated!

"Quickly, please bring Mr. Hu in."

The eldest son of the Du family believed that the Du family should go to the Hongxi Dynasty. Emperor Hongxi treated people generously and would not overly suppress merchant families like them.

Everyone in the Du family was wailing.

The Du family is so powerful. The number one grain merchant in the south of the Yangtze River is a waste of money. Without them, the Du family can enjoy food and drink. Who knows how many people will starve to death.

Mr. Du tried his best to persuade his sons that it was not easy for the Du family to accumulate such a big business, and they could not let a few foolish sons fail!

After sorting out his thoughts, he said slowly: "The Ministry of Household Affairs has approved the move of our Du family to another dynasty."

At this time, everyone in the Du family couldn't laugh at all. They moved to his country to enjoy the blessings and did not want to be beggars.

After serving tea, Mr. Du immediately asked impatiently: "Master Hu, how is our request?"

In the early years when they first became rich, the Du family paid taxes honestly and did not dare to go against the wishes of the court. However, as the business grew larger and the wealth accumulated, the Du family became restless!

They began to wonder why they should hand over part of their hard-earned money to the court. Apart from actively collecting taxes, what kind of help did the court give them?

If you have money to pay taxes to the court, you might as well use it to make more friends in the business world.

The old housekeeper of the Du family came in and said hello to everyone in the Du family, and then said nervously: "Master Hu, the governor of Yingtian, Hu Zanzong, is here, saying that the matter has been settled!"

Du Lao Er, Du Lao San and others all shouted that they had had enough of the imperial court's "squeezing."

Du Laosan thought it was time to go to Hongzhi Dynasty.

Several people in the Du family had their own reasons for talking about the matter, and no one could convince the other. Only Mr. Du sighed secretly, and left the Taiwu Dynasty to take root in other dynasties. His sons thought too well.

Hu Zanzong put down the tea bowl and glanced at everyone in the Du family. It was really hard for this family to be so happy when death was imminent.

If you move your hometown, you don't have to pay high taxes and you can still make money. It's the best of both worlds.

Welcoming Hu Zanzong into the lobby, everyone in the Du family talked about it. Except for Mr. Du, everyone's faces were full of excitement and joy. Finally, they no longer had to stay in this hellish place.

"You, the Du family, can leave, but your Du family's wealth must be left behind. There is an order from above that not a single copper coin of the wealth earned in our government can be leaked out."

If you have trouble with the Du family, you are going against the people of Jiangnan and even the world. Who dares to risk such a big violation?

Faced with this sudden bolt from the blue, Mr. Du still had a trace of luck.

In the lobby, several talkers from the Du family were discussing which day to move to would best suit the interests of the Du family.

Pay taxes, pay damn taxes.

It is natural for businessmen to make money, and they are forced to pay large amounts of business taxes. The court is simply bullying people. In this case, the Du family will no longer serve them.

When people leave, money cannot be taken away. Everyone in the Du family was instantly dumbfounded. They never imagined that the imperial court would do something like this.

Mr. Du hates that iron cannot become steel. All the wealthy families with greater influence than the Du family fell at his feet. What capital does the Du family have to challenge that person?

"It's not just your Du family, the same goes for other wealthy merchant families who want to move to other dynasties."

If the Du family dares to challenge that majesty, they are afraid that disaster is not far away!

It's just that things in the world are not as beautiful as they thought. Hu Zanzong's next words directly made them feel as if they had fallen into an ice cellar.

The Du brothers all have a kind of mysterious self-confidence.

"Old Master, Uncle, Second Master, Third Master"

"The imperial court is unkind, so we can't be blamed for being unjust."

"You guys"

Understandably, Mr. Du couldn't persuade his sons. They couldn't control their father. Mr. Du, who was silent in the glory of his own family, firmly believed that he didn't dare to attack their Du family.

"Paying a large amount of business tax every year is simply knocking our bones and sucking out our marrow."

"Dad, you are overthinking. Our family is the largest grain merchant in the south of the Yangtze River. How many people are counting on our family to survive. Even if he wants to touch our family, he must consider the consequences."

The Du family's dissatisfaction with the imperial court became increasingly serious. If they were not afraid of the wrath of Thunder, they would have committed tax evasion more than once or twice.

Du Lao was overjoyed when he heard this and hurriedly went to greet Hu Zanzong, the governor of Yingtian. Du Lao Er and Du Lao San also followed him.

Du Laoer thought that he should go to the Zhengtong Dynasty. Everyone knew that the Zhengtong Emperor Zhu Qizhen was incompetent. Under his rule, they could do whatever they wanted.

Boss Du was very confident and looked like he didn't even look down upon the imperial court.

"How dare you. The documents from the Ministry of Household Affairs have already been issued. How can you change it just by asking for it?"

As the sixteenth dynasties of the Ming Dynasty lived together, times changed rapidly. The Du family felt that their opportunity had come, and moved the family to settle in other dynasties. They could still make money without having to pay high business taxes.

First of all, excluding the Hongwu and Yongle dynasties, the methods and attitudes of Emperor Hongwu and Emperor Yongle towards businessmen were worse than those of the current one. The Du family would not foolishly go looking for death.

If they are not allowed to leave with money, then what is the use of them going to other dynasties, deliberately crossing the ocean to beg for food?

"Did Mr. Hu say something wrong?"

"No, I will go and invite you personally."

He is a sensible man, but it is a pity that he cannot wake up his sons who are in a deep sleep.

"Dalang, you brothers, just listen to my father's advice and don't try to provoke the majesty of the imperial court."

"Master Hu, I made a mistake. I made a mistake. Our Du family was just confused for a moment. We don't want to move to another dynasty. We just want to stay here."

In my heart, I kept praying for the blessings of the gods and Buddhas in the sky, hoping that Hu Zanzong just said the wrong thing, otherwise, the Du family would be in danger!

Mr. Du was a person who had experienced that bloody storm. He had personally watched countless wealthy families fall under that man's butcher's knife, and he deeply understood how ruthless that man's methods were.

"I am right. The imperial decree passed to me is clearly written. Rich merchants are allowed to move to other dynasties, but their wealth must be left behind."

They thought very well. They even thought about how to open up new business routes and take care of the business here after going to his dynasty.

The Du family smiled even more happily. Leaving the Taiwu Dynasty did not mean that their property here would be ruined. They were not willing to give up such a big business. They just didn't want to pay taxes.

Du Laoer was so anxious that he was sweating profusely. He was used to living a luxurious life. If he was to beg for food, it would be better to kill him directly.

"Yes, I was confused for a moment, so I can't take it seriously!"

"The imperial court is kind and will send ships to take you to the dynasty where you want to take root. You don't need to think too much about the rest."

Hu Zanzong shouted coldly, not sympathizing with the Du family at all. If the Du family did not seek death, the imperial court would not kill them.

The little Du family is worthy of provoking that person's nerves.

Book friends who sympathize with the Jews should not complain. The author is an angry youth and hates using opium to harm Chinese Jews!
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