Chapter 453

If the national treasury cannot support the war, then rob; in the four corners of the world, there is no one who cannot be robbed!

Merchants have low status and are hated; they have always been the primary target when war breaks out!

When the world is at peace, the Emperor might not take action, but once the world is in chaos and the treasury has no money...

Xie Anran felt heavy in her heart.

Gao Yang said lightly again.

"The world is divided into yin and yang; where there is black, there is white. If one has a royal background, it is not a huge danger, but a heaven-sent opportunity that rarely comes in a hundred years!"

"His Majesty will not do things like draining the pond to catch the fish. I have too many enemies in the court and also need allies and subordinates to handle affairs."

"I am ruthless enough against enemies, wanting to wipe out their entire families, but toward allies, it is definitely a win-win."

"In the future, there will be even bigger business; White Jade Sugar is just a small beginning."

"These words are worth more than their weight in gold. As for whether you believe them or not, Xie family head, that depends entirely on your own judgment."

After finishing, Gao Yang strode away.

Xie Anran, led by Steward Fu, walked out of the Duke of Ding Prefecture.

But Gao Yang's words kept buzzing in Xie Anran's mind.

Gao Yang had made it very clear.

The overall situation of the world is about to change, and merchants will become very dangerous.

Especially since Gao Yang has become the Minister of Revenue; with his unscrupulous methods, who can be spared?

A layer of royal identity will be the guarantee for the lives of the entire clan!

And even larger businesses are yet to come; Wu Zhao not only wants to act herself but also needs them to act.

If this is true, even if the Xie family pays a huge price, it is worth it.

But if it is false...

The Xie family will completely head toward decline, or even be erased from history!

The Living Yama has always been cunning and pitiless; should she gamble or not?

Xie Anran frowned tightly, falling into a huge dilemma.

The green-clad maid beside her asked, "Eldest Miss, what did the Living Yama say?"

Xie Anran's tone was gloomy as she looked into the distance, "He gave me a heaven-sized problem."

"It concerns the fate of the entire Xie family of over a hundred people."

The green-clad maid was surprised upon hearing this.

After a moment of silence, Xie Anran took a deep breath, her eyes firm.

"Issue the family head's order: summon all Xie family disciples abroad. No matter where they are or what they are doing, they are limited to arriving in Changancheng within two days!"

"I want to hold a Xie family council!"

"Those who do not arrive will be expelled from the family genealogy!"

After Xie Anran finished speaking, she stepped onto the carriage.

The green-clad maid behind her was full of shock; she knew in her heart.

Once this order was issued, the entire Xie family would be plunged into a huge storm!

"..."

At the same time.

Gao Yang took a deep breath and walked toward the room where Chu Qingluan was being held.

Even Gao Yang, who had long been winning glory for the country and taking down many blonde foreign mares, was a bit nervous.

Once he saw Chu Qingluan, there would only be two situations.

To be a beast, or to be worse than a beast.

But he definitely could not be worse than a beast!