Hearing his father's question, Pu Jinshan felt a bit ashamed.
"Don't say this and that, finish reading this first before talking about anything else!"
After taking a deep breath, Pu Haida handed the intelligence report in his hand to Pu Jinshan.
After reading everything, Pu Jinshan couldn't help but tremble all over. He never imagined that the one who dealt them a fatal blow would actually be Han Mo, whom he had completely disregarded.
"We have no direct conflict of interest with him. The only intersection is this one matter. Think carefully about how you got acquainted with those Japanese people!"
Although the Pu family was now in a precarious situation, fortunately, Pu Haida could still maintain some composure.
"Yes!"
After responding, Pu Jinshan quickly recounted the entire process of his acquaintance with those Japanese people.
"You mean that as soon as those Japanese people arrived in Mingzhou, Mingzhou's copper ban began?"
After listening to Pu Jinshan's words, Pu Haida seemed to have grasped the crucial part.
"That's right, it is so!"
Pu Jinshan pondered for a moment and then nodded again.
"If that's the case, when did Han Mo arrive in Mingzhou city?"
"It seems to be the day before they did..."
After Pu Jinshan finished speaking, he froze.
He hadn't really noticed this detail before. If that was the case, then this fellow named Han...
"Patriarch! This is news just received from Bianliang!"
Just as silence fell in the assembly hall again, a man in black entered from outside, bowing low.
"You may go down now!"
After taking the item from the man, Pu Haida sent him away again.
"As expected..."
After reading the intelligence report handed over by the man, Pu Haida could only show a wry smile.
"Patriarch?"
Seeing the bitter smile on Pu Haida's face, the stewards of the Pu family quickly asked.
"You can see for yourselves!"
Now everything was clear. This copper ban was aimed at those Japanese people. Han Mo had gone to great lengths, targeting them right from Bianliang city, even disregarding Wang Fu's authority for this matter.
Just as Han Mo made his move, Pu Jinshan immediately ran headlong into it.
And he did so with an air of superiority. If it were anyone, even Pu Haida himself, encountering such a situation, they would surely retaliate fiercely...
This feud was now irrevocably sealed!
"This, this..."
At this, Pu Jinshan's face turned extremely unsightly.
He had originally intended to teach the Qian family a lesson, but unexpectedly, he had offended Han Mo directly for no reason.
Moreover, judging by the current situation, such an inconspicuous minor official actually possessed extraordinary influence!
"Patriarch, Jinshan is just young and impetuous. Let's think of a solution. The most important thing now is to get through this difficult period! We cannot lose our businesses in Mingzhou!"
The businesses in Mingzhou were the stepping stone for the Pu family's northern shipping route. To acquire them, they had paid countless favors and exchanged numerous benefits.
If they were to completely lose them now, they would likely be overtaken by the Zhou, Yu, and Huang families at once.
Moreover, if the major aristocratic families seized this opportunity to press their advantage, the downfall of the Pu family would be imminent!
"There is already a solution. I came up with it on my way back!"
Although none of the stewards had spoken up to hold him accountable from the beginning to the end, Pu Jinshan knew that if he couldn't make significant contributions in the subsequent matters, his removal would only be a matter of time.
Therefore, upon hearing this, he stepped forward immediately.
"Tell me!"
After giving his son a deep look, Pu Haida continued to ask.
"Since the current pressure comes from the officialdom, we should directly use our connections in the officialdom. Ask Prime Minister Wang to help us recover the money owed by the Cai family! Then, at all costs, eliminate Han Mo!"
As Pu Jinshan said this, a hint of ruthlessness flashed in his eyes.
"Patriarch, I also think this method is feasible. After all, we only have so much copper cash. If we have to mortgage our assets, I fear we will fall into the traps of those old foxes again. What if the Cai family extends the deadline again in three months? We will truly be beyond redemption!"
"Patriarch, make up your mind!"
After Pu Jinshan finished speaking, all the stewards of the Pu family actually agreed.
Looking at their sincere expressions, Pu Haida felt a surge of bitterness.
These people were not agreeing to his son's proposal!
They had not revealed their true intentions from beginning to end. They were simply shirking responsibility.
Although he was the patriarch of the Pu family, the people standing before him, apart from his son, all had their own small factions.
The reason they had all voted in favor was their eagerness to make them bear all the responsibility.
Once their subsequent plan failed, Pu Jinshan would be forcibly deposed by them, and even he, the patriarch, would likely be replaced by them soon.
"How about this, I will find someone to handle matters with Prime Minister Wang. Jinshan, you go back and rest for a few days. Let your third uncle handle the affairs of the Provincial Inspection Commissioner's Office!"
After taking a deep breath, Pu Haida looked at his nominal third brother again.
"Father, I don't need to rest. Let me handle the Provincial Inspection Commissioner's Office! Moreover, our businesses in Mingzhou were lost under my watch. I must retrieve them myself!"
Before Pu Haida could finish speaking, Pu Jinshan immediately objected.
"Patriarch, why not let Jinshan go? A little hardship for a young person won't do him any harm in the future!"
Pu Hai Sheng had been thinking about how to decline this task, but he didn't expect Pu Jinshan to volunteer so readily. This indeed made him overjoyed.
"Yes, Patriarch, Jinshan is right. A true man should resolve the messes he creates himself!"
As soon as Pu Hai Sheng finished speaking, the remaining stewards also unanimously stood up.
At this point, even Pu Haida had no choice but to agree.
Looking at his spirited son, Pu Haida truly had no way to express his inner turmoil.