thefictionvixens Chapter 2075: Rich and powerful, not returning home, like a brocade dress at night
Chapter 2075: Rich and powerful, not returning home, like a brocade dress at night
Li Shen's series of actions dealt a thunderous blow to the Wei family.
Wei Siyan and others were extremely shocked. Prince Ji's move was simply cutting off the source of the problem.
The Wei family's development over the years has been dependent on the Prince Ji's Mansion to achieve its current wealth.
As we all know, only the products of Ji Wangfu can make wealth the fastest, allowing them to earn the wealth of a hundred years in just a few years.
As for some industries of the Wei family, such as liquor, tea, etc., which overlapped with those of Prince Ji's Mansion, they all stopped operating and focused on selling the goods of Prince Ji's Mansion.
Out of consideration for Concubine Wei, Prince Ji's Mansion granted them the exclusive rights to several states and counties, allowing them to make a fortune.
Among the six surnames in Guanzhong, the Wei family ranked at the top, surpassing the Du family and the Yang family.
Although Prince Ji spared their Yun Gongfang family, they were still of the same blood and family, and they were all members of the Wei family. They would prosper together and suffer together.
"Your Highness Prince Ji, everything was done by the Wei family. I hope Your Highness Prince Ji will show mercy and give the Wei family a chance."
Wei Siyan stood up, bowed and begged.
It is easy to take back the franchise, but it is difficult to release it again.
If all kinds of merchants move into their area, their sales will plummet. If these merchants make some concessions on price, the Wei family will not be able to gain any advantage.
But if the price goes down, it will not be easy for them to raise it again in the future.
As soon as you lower the price, people will know that you are making a profit at this low price, but if you still sell at such a high price, aren't you being greedy?
Not only will the products make less money, but the reputation will also be damaged.
"Chance? I have given them opportunities. I have warned them more than once over the years, but they are greedy and insatiable. Do they really think that I am easy to bully?
Have they forgotten my reputation in Chang'an City?"
Li Shen's expression was cold and he didn't give them any face. He had ignored them all these years, but he didn't expect that this group of people would test his bottom line little by little.
It turns out that people can’t eat too much.
The Wei family's financial resources have been growing rapidly in recent years, which has led them to start thinking about expanding their power and continuously sending people to the court.
Li Shen originally intended to give a warning, but later, considering his mother, Li Shen didn't care about it. The affairs of the court were naturally handled by the prince.
Most of the people from the Wei family who entered were assigned to prefectures and counties.
But this time it was a bit too much. His Majesty was ill, and he asked his mother to recommend someone. What if this angered Old Li?
"Your Highness Prince Ji, the Wei family has gone too far in this matter. On behalf of the Wei family, I apologize to Your Highness Prince Ji. I also ask Your Highness Prince Ji to forgive the Wei family for the sake of the Imperial Concubine.
If the monopoly were withdrawn and merchants were allowed to enter, it would cause considerable losses to the Wei family.
I hope His Royal Highness Prince Ji will show some mercy." Wei Siyan pleaded again. Now that they were in the wrong, they could not say anything else except to apologize.
I secretly cursed the people in the ancestral home for being so stupid. How could they make such a big mistake at this time?
As long as the Wei family advances steadily and has the support of Prince Ji's Mansion, their family will become stronger and stronger.
Prince Ji is only twenty-one years old, and he still has decades of development to do. If the Wei family can marry into Prince Ji's palace in the future, it will not be impossible for the Wei family to become a prominent family like the Five Surnames.
"Wei Siyan, I have not taken revenge on the Wei family for the sake of my mother, you should be grateful.
I am no longer the child I was ten years ago, and I am not so easy to bully.
Go back and tell them to behave themselves and not to provoke me again. Even though they are my maternal clan, don't forget that my last name is Li and I am a member of the royal family of the Tang Dynasty.
Your Wei family cannot bear the wrath of this king.
Also, keep Wei Yuanzheng away from my sight, and don’t let me see him in Chang’an City, otherwise… I will make him disappear forever.”
Li Shen slammed the table heavily. He received news that Wei Yuanzheng had returned to Beijing and was brought back by Wang Wan.
Although Li Shen didn't see it, he felt that this was a provocation to himself.
The reason why Wei Yuanzheng was not killed was not because he was a member of the Wei family, but because Li Shen did not want to have any unpleasantness with the queen.
Otherwise, Li Shen would have made Wei Yuanzheng disappear quietly, just like the Minister of War of the Cui family.
Many people speculated that Cui Dunli's disappearance was related to Prince Ji, but there was no evidence. The court concluded that Cui Dunli had fled because he was afraid of being punished.
It is unknown where they fled to. Some say they fled to Goguryeo, while others say they fled to Tiele.
Anyway, there are many different opinions, but no one is around.
"Your Highness..." Wei Siyan wanted to beg for mercy but was stopped by the second in command, Wei Siren. Wei Siren tugged at Wei Siyan's clothes and shook his head, meaning that he should stop talking.
Seeing this, Wei Siyan could only shut up and sighed helplessly:
"Alas~~~~~It's all the Wei family's fault. Don't worry, Your Majesty. I will convey your words to them after I return. I hope they can learn from their mistakes."
Li Shen nodded with satisfaction:
"Well, uncle, I know you are of the same blood, but sometimes you have to judge the situation and don't let them drag you down.
My mother and you are from the same family, and your fathers are brothers, so we are a family.
In times of crisis, only we can stick together, they won't help you.
Don’t forget what happened to Yun Gongfang before.
When you were in trouble, they didn't lend you a helping hand, but instead added insult to injury.
Instead of worrying about them, it is better to live your own life well and carry forward the Yungongfang.
Uncle, is this the truth that the king is talking about? "
Sweeping away the indifference just now, a smile appeared on Li Shen's face, as if he was not the typical schizophrenic patient just now.
After hearing this, the brothers of the Wei family fell silent. They recalled the situation at that time and how many properties left by their fathers had been seized.
They held low positions, were poor and destitute, and no one cared about them.
Since they followed Prince Ji, they have changed, and the Wei family has begun to take them seriously and let them participate in decision-making on many matters.
They also had a place in the ancestral home, all because of their cousin, otherwise King Ji would not be willing to help them.
“What His Royal Highness Prince Ji said is that we have become a little too proud of ourselves in recent years. When we were ignored, we were determined to prove ourselves to these people.
That’s why we forget about the past.”
Wei Siyan lowered his head, and they were lost in the sweet words around them.
"It doesn't matter. Everyone would be like this. This king is the same. If you don't return home when you are rich and powerful, it's like walking in the night in fine clothes. When it's time to prove yourself, you must prove yourself.
But we must be clear-headed and know who is truly doing good for us.
Otherwise, some people will take advantage of you.”
(I've watched cartoons with more than two people in them. Your thinking is too abnormal. Please learn something.)