Li Shimin also welcomed Li Xiang's words. This incident almost shook the foundation of the country, which was what Li Shimin could not tolerate the most. No matter who was involved in this incident, it must be investigated thoroughly.
As for that idiot King Song, let's keep him for now. After we find all the people, we can announce this matter to the world. Of course, we must conceal some news that is not favorable to us and only release some news that is favorable to us, so that everyone will think that the court is still fair and just. King Song is just a termite within the court. He has no way of representing the court.
Although it sounds a bit hypocritical, this has been done in all dynasties. Even though the emperors have issued edicts of repentance, who would admit their mistakes if it were not for the purpose of appeasing the people?
A nationwide wanted order was soon issued. When the people from the Five Surnames and Seven Families saw the wanted order, they immediately knew that their subordinates had been exposed, so they had to cut off these tails. Although these businessmen had helped them do a lot of things and made them a lot of money, at this moment, no one would be soft-hearted.
This is exactly what Li Xiang wants. The country is very large. Since these merchants are hiding, it is not so easy to force them out. Now he is counting on the five surnames and seven families to take action. As long as you take action, we will be able to find an opportunity.
We have already thoroughly investigated you all. No matter whether it is the capital or your hometown, all those who can register have been registered at the Tiance General's Mansion. If you bastards want to find an opportunity to get rid of these businessmen, you have just run into our arms. We are afraid that you will do nothing. If that happens, it will be impossible for us to catch you.
For the people of the Five Surnames and Seven Clans, what they feared most was the arrest of these businessmen. Once these businessmen were arrested, they would know most of the plans and could trace them back to the Five Surnames and Seven Clans. Now their eyesight is not as good as before, and their information in the government is not that deep, so they would not wait and see. They would kill these people first and bury them somewhere randomly. Could the court let the dead speak?
A farm outside the city of Chang'an.
For the people of the Five Surnames and Seven Clans, they were prepared to hide the truth under the lamp, so they hid these merchants here. According to them, your mission has been completed, and you can go to Fusang to live next.
For many common people of the Tang Dynasty, Fusang is simply a paradise on earth. Although the strength of the Five Surnames and Seven Clans is far less than before, they still have a lot of property in Fusang. The people there all learn from the Tang Dynasty, and their living habits are no different from those of the Tang Dynasty. Moreover, because of the identity of the Tang Dynasty, when you arrive in the local area, you are simply the superior person, and you can do whatever you want to these Fusang people.
The identities of these bosses have been changed. The heads of the five surnames and seven clans have promised them that after the matter is accomplished, all of your property, including yours, will be exchanged for properties in Fusang. You can go there and enjoy yourself. After five or eight years, when everything here is finished, we will bring you back.
Although Fuso also belongs to the ruling area of the Tang Dynasty, the Tang Dynasty's control over the area is much weaker. For example, this wanted order is now only issued within the territory of the Tang Dynasty. By the time it reaches Fuso, it will be more than a year later, or even longer.
A large number of Fuso people have been dispatched to Fuso. The Tang army cannot manage all the affairs in the local area. Those Fuso people are very greedy for money. As long as you can meet some of their material requirements, even if you are a wanted person and are recognized by them, these people will never make trouble.
Money is the most important thing. Who would be so bored as to push money away? This is no longer the time when we first occupied Fusang. At that time, many Fusang people competed to be dogs and even exposed each other. If you went there at that time, you would most likely be exposed.
But now these Fuso people have also seen clearly that their lives are really hard, and only gold, silver and treasures are the most important, so these people have begun to give up some of their own ideas and honestly plunder gold, silver and treasures as a way to buy insurance for their future.
"Boss, let's hurry up and eat. After you finish this meal, we will set off overnight, first from here to Luoyang, and then take a boat to Jiangnan. Although this route is a bit long, it is safer. As you know, most of our cases are in Jiangnan."
A man in black whispered that this guy was a killer from the Five Surnames and Seven Families. His men had already ambushed them outside, and the meal had been poisoned, which could be said to be a double insurance. The three businessmen in front of them had a trace of worry on their faces. They were a little skeptical about what the man in black said. After all, the wanted notices had been posted, and it was normal to want to send them away, but what should their families do?
"Butler Wu, what we're most worried about are our families. Where have you taken them? Can you let us see them before you leave? If they can be sent to Fusang as well, we'd be fine with half of our wealth. Otherwise, what's the point of being alone in Fusang with so much money?"
A boss named Liu said with a bitter face that what he valued most was his family. When he first did this thing, he felt that he shouldn't do it this way, but when he found out later, he was already controlled by the Five Surnames and Seven Families. You can also withdraw in the middle, but if you withdraw in the middle, you and your family will not have a good ending. This is already obvious.
Although the other two businessmen did not speak, it can be seen from the expressions on their faces that they also wanted to know where their families had gone. They also wanted to go to Fuso. Although they were reluctant to leave their hometown, in the current situation, being able to survive was the most important thing. Who cares where they go to live?
"Manager Liu, don't worry. The situation is quite tense right now, and we can't send your family members out. However, we can let you take one of your sons with you. When the situation eases in the future, we can send you back together..."
