Chapter 360: Reform (7)_1

Under the candlelight, the family heads were laughing wildly and arrogantly, oblivious to the fact that everything they discussed would soon be reported to Chu Suifeng after they dispersed.

"Your Highness, they dare to delay their taxes!" A military general angrily stood up and said, "Are we to let them continue to play dumb?"

"What business does the Zhang family control?" Chu Suifeng asked. Since he was resolute in managing the Northern Land properly, how could he let a few people ruin his plans? Aristocratic families? At best, they were just wealthy upstarts who hid behind their silver, thinking they were the greatest in the world.

This time, he, Chu Suifeng, would teach these people a lesson.

"Hold off for now. If they refuse to pay taxes, we'll close down their shops." Chu Suifeng answered.