Chapter 75: Practice
drawn...the entire Qingyang Town would immediately collapse into chaos.In this moment, to abandon... is tantamount to murder.This is a test.He immediately wrote back to Chongxuan Sheng, but after wait...He Fu left Shounin Palace with a complexion that was gloomy and dark.
Da Qi's empress still sat in her original place, silent for a long time.
This palace is very large and also cold.
She had heard about what He Fu was involved in with the Chamber of Commerce, but at the time she didn't pay much attention. She just listened and that was it.
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Recently, the talk has been all about the Jihui Trading Company. It wasn't until then that she realized He Fu was involved with them.
He Fu kept saying that he had finally managed to get his men a position as an honorary elder of the Gathering Treasure Merchant Association, but he didn't even consider why Su Xie would be willing to accept his people. The Four Seas Commerce League was closer to the royal family and their relatives than anyone else. Behind each of the nine honorary officers there were, more or less, shadows of the imperial clan. This kind of interest transfer wasn't uncommon. As long as it wasn't too excessive, the Clan Department would simply turn a blind eye.
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Su Xinken gave He Fu a large sum of silver because he was the prince of Qi's maternal uncle, as this identity could somewhat contend with the Four Seas Merchant Alliance, not because he had any real ability.
And this Chamber of Commerce, it was even involved with the disgraced prince!
The Empress was initially quite angry, but after considering that He Fu and his son had always been dutiful for so many years, she gradually calmed down.
After all, she had no other relatives left.
She understood her younger brother. He wasn't capable of much, and he lacked ambition too. He had some fantasies in his youth, but they eventually faded away. There was no way he would ever be involved in any plots against the crown prince.
What is definitely verifiable.
She also knew that the Emperor might not really have any plans for the Treasure Merchant Guild. Even if he hated the former Crown Prince, after so many years, it wouldn't be reasonable to punish those associated with him.
Just...
She cannot bear even the slightest risk. Her son, Jiang Wuhua, the Crown Prince, cannot bear even the slightest risk either.
So even if younger brother He Fu is wronged, he can only bear it.
Even though Jiang Wu Hua had not yet ascended the throne, she was still the Empress and had to endure the indignities that came with it.
After a moment of silence, the Empress instructed, "You follow your uncle to inspect the manor. If he... you should then appear and issue a mild warning."
She didn't say what the grand uncle would do, nor how the "warning" was a warning. Because there was no need to elaborate, this female official knew her place well.
The maid who had been waiting by his side bowed and turned away.
Recently, the most eye-catching event in Linzi City is Cao Xing's withdrawal from the Ju Bao Merchant Association.
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Even Lian Hegu's own people dare not associate with the Jubao Merchant Association anymore!
Although it was merely a cautious choice made by the empress, many people with ulterior motives perceived it as an indication of the emperor's stance.
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This is almost a sign of the Treasure Pavilion's collapse, seen by many as a clear sign of its downfall.
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If Xu Fang's kneeling outside Qing Shi Palace was merely crippling the Treasure Pavilion and preventing them from fleeing or resisting...
This time, the artificially fabricated "consensus" almost completely tore down the protection umbrella of the Treasure Pavilion Merchant Association.
On the contrary, it turned the previous attacks on the Zhai Bao Hui into a dress rehearsal, this time truly escalating to a peak.
Everyone thought the Treasure Pavilion was finished, and everyone stopped holding back.
The whole of Linzi City was abuzz, with all sorts of rogues and scoundrels making their appearance...
But all of these were temporarily irrelevant to Jiang Wang.
Because he was already prepared to leave, to participate in this year's Qixinglou assembly.
In Linzi City, there wasn't much he could do now, fourteen almost everything.
Compared to someone who hurts deeply, in terms of strategy and tactics, Chongxuan doesn't really need his opinion.
As for martial prowess, he also didn't have the confidence to face Wang Yiwu now.
He knew very well that in the Tenglong Realm, he was far from reaching his limit.
He must make up for his lost lifespan and regrets, only then will he have the qualifications to face a man like Wang Yiwu, who is said to be the strongest in their realm.
Therefore, the plan for the Qixing Lou is bound to succeed.
Despite his busy schedule, Chong Xuan still made time to practice.
Of course, the scale was small, and only Xu Xiangqian, Li Longchuan, Yan Fu, and Gao Zhe were invited. They were all familiar with Jiang Wang. They had at least a relationship of friends who drank and ate meat together.
Bringing them together was, in part, to fulfill Jiang Wang's wish.
On the other hand, sometime ago when Jiang Wang helped Chong Xuan Sheng make friends, he left Linzi and naturally had to "transfer" the relationships he handled, helping Chong Xuan Sheng solidify his friendships - which was actually better than nothing.
All understand each other implicitly, becoming familiar without a trace.
Jiang Wang is truly not a social butterfly. With Chong Xuan's recent limelight, if someone more charismatic had been chosen as the representative, it wouldn't be an exaggeration to say that there would at least be a lively atmosphere.
It's not like now, with three or four big and small cats.
Among them, Xu Xiangqian was still acquainted with Li Longchuan during his time at Youguo. Li Longchuan was also the one arranged by Chongxuansheng to send Qiu Shan Gong to the mountains. Yan Fu had contact with Chongxuansheng earlier.
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Gao Zhe, recently collaborated with the Xuan family and Gao family on many projects. Gao Shaoling is currently still in his position as the pacifier of Chiwei County. The two sides are at their closest point.
The results of "social circles" were almost zero...
Fortunately, Chong Xu Sheng didn't have high expectations for this, allowing Jiang Wang to socialize outside and increase his presence. The main point was to let him have fun and enjoy the process, regardless of the outcome.
Since it's not advisable to drink alcohol before a long journey, everyone just sat together, sipping tea and eating some pastries, chatting idly.
As we were chatting, a waiter suddenly arrived to report that someone from the Four Seas Merchant Alliance had come.
Given the current state of our cooperative relationship, Chongxuan Sheng would certainly not be remiss.
Then, invite the envoy in.
Upon entering, this person bowed to everyone seated in the middle: “Greetings to you all. I am Yang, a member of the Three-Rank Officials of the Four Seas Business Alliance, known as Mu Yi Yang.”
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Knowing that even saying his name wouldn't guarantee he'd be remembered, he only uttered his surname.
He was a smooth operator, not waiting for the others to ask before getting straight to the point and addressing Jiang Wang: “Our alliance leader has always admired young men from Qingyang Town. He once said that you are a rare talent among the younger generation of Daqi. When we heard that Young Master Jiang would be participating in the Qixing Tower Gathering, he was very interested and specially sent me with some medicine to show our support.”
Since Yang, the attendant, is able to represent Qing Xi here, then every word he says must have been approved by Qing Xi.
Do not underestimate the weight of these words.
Especially as the head of the commercial alliance, Qiang Xi personally said that Jiang Wang was "a rare talent among the younger generation in Daqi." Such words are not just for listening to, but can help Jiang Wang gain more recognition from the people of Qi. To make the people of Qi recognize Jiang Wang as their own... it is very important for him to have a good development in Qi.
In fact, before this, Chong Xuan Sheng had let Jiang Wang act as a representative to socialize everywhere, and there was also this intention.
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Qìng Xī was indeed very sincere. Although before this, Jiāng Wàng had not had much contact with him, they had only met once at Xiá Shān Bié Fǔ.
Yang the steward took out a jade box, gently moved the jade lid, and inside there were small grids. You could see that in each grid, neatly arranged, were various jade vials.
“Here are some beauty pills and blood tonics…”
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Wound Powder is for treating injuries, and Blood Replenishing Pills are for replenishing blood and qi. The medicine that Qingxi sent was all top-notch, belonging to quite good combat supplies.
Yang, the steward, introduced each person one by one.
Given the strong relationship between Chongxuan Sheng and the Sihai Merchant Alliance, they have even cooperated to open a new business. With such generous intentions from Qingxi, Jiang Wang wouldn't possibly refuse.
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"Mr. Qing's hospitality was hard to refuse. Please convey my regards, and when I return to the city, I will definitely visit to express my thanks." Jiang Wang took the jade box with both hands.
“Be sure to pass this on.” Yang Shì again took out a small booklet: “Also, here is some information about the Qixinglou, recording the experiences of its participation in previous events. It might be helpful for Young Master Jiang. It was also prepared by Elder Qing.”
Jiang Wang and Chong Xuan met each other's gaze. For a junior like him, although Qing Xi could be said to value him, she was also a bit too eager.
Although there were doubts in his heart, he didn't show it on his face. He simply thanked and said he would definitely read it carefully.
"Then I wish the young men of Qingyang Town success in their endeavors. Farewell, everyone. It's time for me to take my leave."
As the saying goes, when you do favors for others, there's always something you seek in return. Everyone was waiting for Qingxi to continue his words, but unexpectedly, Yang Shi, with a bow of his hand, excused himself and left.
It seems like it's just the elders showing favoritism to the younger generation.
This is the end of the paragraph. Wang went out alone, with only his sword by his side, looking carefree and elegant.The merchants from Rongguo had already been waiting outside the town.The leader of the merchant caravan was surnamed...