Xuancheng City, Zhong Mansion.
The moment Zhong Shan opened the door, he frowned. Because Zhong Shan heard a lot of noise outside the courtyard. Was it from the secret sentry post outside the courtyard?
How come there were so many people suddenly?
Slowly, Zhong Shan walked to the front of the small courtyard.
He gently opened the courtyard door.
"Granduncle, you finally came out." Suddenly, Inglan's excited voice came from outside the courtyard.
As soon as he opened the door, he saw Inglan's delicate face. Zhong Shan smiled slightly. At the same time, Zhong Shan also saw the two people behind Inglan.
Zhong Cheng and Zhong Tian? When did Zhong Tian come back?
"Godfather." Zhong Tian and Zhong Cheng called out at the same time. Their expressions were a little anxious, but more than that, they were excited.
Zhong Shan's initial doubts were instantly replaced by seriousness. From their expressions, he could tell that something had happened. Something big had happened.
"Let's go to Yilan Hall first." Zhong Shan said.
"Yes." Everyone replied.
Two hours later, in Yilan Hall.
Zhong Shan sat on the left side of the main seat, while Zhong Tian, Zhong Cheng and Inglan sat below, looking at Zhong Shan together.
Zhong Shan closed his eyes, his fingers gently tapping on the table beside him. After listening to everyone's report, Zhong Shan sighed inwardly. His godsons had actually abandoned the mansion. They were timid and cowardly. Although most of them had been instigated, their hearts had only been weak for a moment before they were taken advantage of by Zhong Jin. Perhaps they were regretting it now outside the city. However, so what if they regretted it? Since they had left, then so be it. Those who abandoned me could not be left behind.
Since they had stepped out of the Zhong Mansion, then this father-son relationship should be broken.
However, in his heart, Zhong Shan still felt a little sad.
"Great-granduncle, I have ordered strict security around the city gates. After the traitors from Zhong Shan's residence left that day, I was worried that if some citizens left, even more would flee in fear, causing the soldiers to panic. Therefore, I did not allow anyone to leave the city." Inglan looked at Zhong Shan and said.
Gently opening his eyes, Zhong Shan looked at Inglan and smiled. "You did the right thing."
Four days ago, the city gates were closed, and the food from outside the city could not be brought in, and firewood could not be brought in. There was a lack of food, and the people were complaining. Some instigators instigated the people to rush out of the city, and some even instigated the people to rush into the Zhong Residence. There are close to a million people in Xuan City, and eight thousand soldiers still have to defend the city. It is impossible to maintain law and order in the city. "Inglan shook her head.
"Didn't the people not rush in?" Zhong Shan said calmly.
"No, there were many merchants in the city who organized their servants to break down the furniture and use it as firewood. They distributed the food and appeased the majority of the people. However, they still brought many merchants to cause a ruckus outside the Zhong Residence. It is not easy for us to do anything to them. After all, they did not cause trouble, and they even helped us to appease the people. They are only causing a ruckus outside. "Inglan said with a frown.
"What are they causing a ruckus about?" Zhong Shan looked at Inglan and asked.
"They want to see you." Inglan said.
Zhong Tian and Zhong Cheng were sitting quietly. In their opinion, it was enough for Zhong Shan to make the decision.
"They want to see me? Then let's go. Inglan, lead the way. "Zhong Shan said solemnly and stood up.
"Okay." Inglan nodded.
Then, the four of them walked out of the Zhong Residence.
When they reached the entrance, there were about a thousand people surrounding the Zhong Residence. A large group of merchants in bright clothes stood at the front.
"Old Master Zhong has come out. That is Old Master Zhong." Someone shouted first.
Zhong Shan did not show his face often, but he had shown his face before. Once he showed his face, there would be people who recognized him.
Sure enough, the noisy crowd immediately stopped talking and stared at Zhong Shan who had become extremely young.
Zhong Shan was still Zhong Shan, but much younger. He looked like he was in his thirties and was in the prime of his life. A Connate Master. Almost everyone had the same thought. Connate Master, could a Connate Master really become young again?
The leading old man recognized Zhong Shan at a glance. He had seen Zhong Shan when he was young. Although it had been a few decades, Zhong Shan was still able to bring out a strong impact no matter what form he took.
"Eight leaders, long time no see. Don't you recognize me?" Zhong Shan said calmly.
"Grandpa, is that Old Master Zhong?" A young man behind the old man suddenly asked.
"Shut up." The old man immediately shouted at the young man. He glared at the young man. The young man was so scared that he immediately shut up. He was the most favored young master in the family, and also the grandpa's favorite grandson. It was the first time he saw such an expression on his grandpa's face.
"Greetings, Mr. Zhong." The leading eight old men said respectfully.
"Greetings, Old Master Zhong." The other merchants immediately greeted him respectfully.
Zhong Tian, Zhong Cheng, and Inglan followed behind Zhong Shan. Zhong Shan slowly walked to the center of the square in front of the gate.
Zhong Shan looked at the crowd and clasped his fists. "Thank you for your help these few days. Xuan City is short of food and firewood. My Zhong Residence cannot escape the blame. I will immediately send someone to deliver enough food and firewood. If there is any loss in these few days, my Zhong Residence will make up for it."
"Mr. Zhong, you are too polite." The eight old men said respectfully. As for the others, no one said anything.
Looking at the crowd, Zhong Shan smiled. "However, since you are willing to go through thick and thin with Xuan City, why are you surrounding my Zhong Residence?"
At this time, one of the old men said, "There was a rumor that Mr. Zhong was seriously ill, so we are just here to take a look."
"Yes, we are just here to see Mr. Zhong." Another old man said.
Zhong Shan smiled and did not expose them. Instead, he nodded and said directly, "An army of eight hundred thousand is at the city, and Emperor Su Zhengde is leading the army. Merchants seek profit and wait for the best price to sell. I and all of you are merchants, so we know this better than anyone. Now, let's see, who is more important, me or Daegun Province? "
Who is more important, me or Daegun Province?
Zhong Shan's words could be said to be unprecedented. In this prosperous era, which merchant dared to put himself and a country on the same scale?
There were merchants who were as rich as a country in history, but who dared to say such a thing? Moreover, this was under the situation where they were at a disadvantage.
Zhong Shan's words had shaken the hearts of everyone present.
How much courage did one need to have to say such words? From now on, Zhong Shan's image would be deeply imprinted in everyone's heart.
Who is more important, me or Daegun Province?
Zhong Shan was forcing them to make a decision!
The scene became quiet, and no one dared to say a word. The merchants sought profit, but who dared to say such disgraceful words?
Everyone looked at the eight old men at the front.
The eight old men looked at Zhong Shan and took a deep breath. Although they had been through many storms, in the face of Zhong Shan, they were nothing more than small ripples in a lake.
Zhong Shan waited patiently. Finally, after ten breaths, an old man spoke first.
"Mr. Zhong, I respect you as a person, but I dare not say what is more important. However, I can promise you that as long as Xuancheng City is not breached, my company will fully support you. Let the heavens bear witness. "The old man was the first to speak.
"We support Mr. Zhong." The other old men immediately said.
"We support Old Master Zhong." The other merchants also said.
Inglan stood behind Zhong Shan and watched. When she saw Zhong Shan intimidating so many merchants, her heart was filled with excitement. When Zhong Shan said, "Who is more important, me or Daegun Province?", Inglan's eyes were filled with admiration. When all the merchants supported Zhong Shan, Inglan's admiration could not be any greater. This was because today's matter would definitely be remembered in the history books.
There was no coercion by force, no motivation by profit, and no friendship or affection. It was just trust. Zhong Shan's trust, this monstrous trust, had won everyone's support. It was unbelievable.
Zhong Tian and Zhong Cheng were also excited.
"Alright, since this is the case, please go back to your mansions and comfort your servants to prevent chaos." Zhong Shan said.
"Mr. Zhong, goodbye."
"Old Master Zhong, goodbye."
… … …
Everyone said one after another. Then, the more than a thousand people just now were led by the leaders of the merchants and quickly left.
Zhong Shan led the three of them and watched as the merchants walked away.
"Butler." Zhong Shan looked into the distance and called behind him.
"Yes, Master." One of the butlers immediately stepped forward and said respectfully.
"Open the underground mechanism of Cuiyin Courtyard. Use the train from Qing City to transport all the emergency supplies here. Distribute them to the people of Xuancheng City. At the same time, have someone count the losses of the people of Xuancheng City and make up for it later. "Zhong Shan ordered.
"Yes." The butler immediately responded.
Zhong Tian, Zhong Cheng, and Inglan had asked the butler for a long time before, but they did not get Zhong Shan's secret measure. Now, as soon as Zhong Shan ordered, the butler obeyed. Obviously, the butler hid it from everyone. However, Inglan and the others did not blame him at all.
"Granduncle, you said before that there are unscrupulous merchants and righteous merchants. Which kind of merchants are these? They risked betraying the entire Daegun Province because of one word from Master. Granduncle, your credibility is too strong. "Inglan finally could not help but say excitedly.
Looking at Inglan's red face, Zhong Shan smiled and said, "Credibility? If it was only a matter of credibility, they would have already taken their servants and fought their way out of the city. "
"Eh?" Inglan paused.
"Remember, it is the nature of merchants to pursue profits. There are only a few righteous merchants. This time, all the merchants were willing to take risks for me. It is not only a matter of credibility, but also the most important thing is profit. All the people in the world come for profit, and all the people in the world go for profit. In Daegun Province, the business world respects me. I have shares in most of their industries. Once I die, these industries will definitely be taken over by the state. At that time, they will suffer heavy losses. Compared to what they have now, the losses in the future will make them wish they were dead. In their hearts, I am not only a synonym for profit, but also a mystery. They believe in my strength, so they are willing to take a risk with me. "Zhong Shan said solemnly.
"Is this the binding of benefits?" Inglan immediately remembered a sentence she heard from Zhong Shan when she was young.
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