However, because the great families had their own way of doing things, they were all on guard against each other and had their own schemes.
If an aristocratic family were to ask for help from another aristocratic family, they would definitely be exploited. They might even lose their fiefdom and clansmen and become the vassal of another family.
This was the case for the Gong family in the past. They were only slightly behind the others and ended up being the enemy of the world.
Therefore, whether it was the three kings, the emperor, or The Lord who seemed to be the most respected, in order to prevent the aristocratic families from fighting against each other and the emergence of a powerful force that could challenge their position, they secretly joined forces and created the largest bank in Wei Country.
According to the agreement between the bank and the aristocratic families, when the aristocratic family that the bank belonged to was in a disadvantageous position, they could borrow some necessary resources from the bank with a high interest rate that was not fixed.
It was not only limited to silver, but also seeds, farming tools, food and so on.
On the appointed day, if the local aristocratic family did not return the money and wanted to renege on the debt, the bank would transfer the debt to the aristocratic family that had the ability to collect the debt.
This was a very powerful move.
Long Tianhao and Lin Mengya had used a similar move in the Divine Temple. It was very effective and even till now, those who wanted to renege on the debt were scared.
Moreover, the bank was a veteran. If they really wanted to play dirty, they would not let those who wanted to renege on the debt live.
Of course, the situation of the banks in different places was different.
For example, the Gong family was too rich back then, so they did not need the existence of a bank.
In addition to the above functions, the bank had to implement the responsibility of supervision on behalf of the emperor.
However, after the decline of the Gong family, many of the banks in the Gong family's territory were evacuated.
However, when Lin Mengya revived the Gong family, the bank wanted to enter again. However, the Gong family was very unreasonable at that time, so they could not enter Feiye City.
Therefore, when Gong Bin mentioned this rather unfamiliar term, the others didn't react at all.
Gong Si was confused at first, but then his eyes lit up.
"Big brother, you …"
Gong Bin nodded with satisfaction. Fortunately, his fourth brother was as smart as ever.
Gong Si was a little shocked at this moment.
On the surface, the banks were opened by their respective bosses. In fact, these people had to be trusted by the royal family.
In other words, these bosses were sent by the royal family to supervise the banks.
He didn't expect that Big Brother could even control the bank!
"But it's not that easy. I started gathering the bosses of those banks half a year ago. Currently, I only control 30% of all the banks in Weiguo. "
Gong Bin said with some regret. He still felt that it was a little slow.
But Gong Si was so shocked that he didn't know what to say.
In a country as big as Wei Country, if all the big and small banks were to be counted, there would be more than hundreds and thousands of them.
Most importantly, the banks were supposed to be in the hands of the royal family.
How did Big Brother gain their trust?
Seeing Gong Si's eagerness for knowledge, Gong Bin didn't want to keep his brother in suspense.
Sighing, he spoke the truth with a tinge of admiration and unwillingness.
"Actually, it's all thanks to our brother-in-law that I can control those banks."
Even though he couldn't bear to part with his sister, and even though he still wanted to kick that brat out, Gong Bin had to admit that he treated his sister really well.
It must be known that every year, the benefits that the silver banks gave to the Imperial Family, Temple and the Three Kings were incalculable.
Don't look down on this small 30%. Just this 30% of the benefits could be compared to the profits that a large chamber of commerce could bring to the Gong family.
Of course, this was only because the large chamber of commerce was still in its infancy.
In the long run, the vitality of a large chamber of commerce was far greater than that of a bank.
Even so, to be able to control such a way to earn money was enough to make people jealous.
But Long Tianhao just gave it to him just like that.
As the big brother, he really didn't have the face to say bad things about him anymore.
After Gong Si heard this, he secretly cursed that guy for being treacherous.
Who didn't know that Big Brother doted on his little sister the most? Even if that guy handed all the banks to Big Brother to manage, Big Brother would still give all the profits to his little sister.
To put it bluntly, that guy was using this favor to tie Big Brother to manage the banks for him.
Tsk tsk! He didn't know who was the profiteer between these two!
"In that case, Big Brother can use the power of those banks?" Gong Si ignored the other things and changed the topic to business.
"That's right." Gong Bin touched his neatly groomed mustache and said with a smile, "I checked the account books of their local banks. Last year, in order to fight against the Gong family and the large chamber of commerce, they each borrowed a large sum of money from their banks to maintain their turnover."
He paused, and there was a hint of malice in his tone. "But their business suffered heavy losses in the fight against our large chamber of commerce. Moreover, the spring ploughing is around the corner, and they need a large sum of money. According to the previously agreed time, I'm afraid they won't be able to repay the debt they owe."
Gong Bin's words were full of schadenfreude.
Gong Si also understood his big brother's plan.
He couldn't help but sigh in his heart. One could provoke anyone but a profiteer like his big brother.
This time, not only would the Gong family not suffer any losses, but those aristocratic families would also be too busy to take care of themselves. How would they have the time to cause trouble for his little sister?
"After those aristocratic families fall into chaos, they definitely won't go all out to deal with my little sister. But after my little sister came out from the aboriginals, she's still a little weak. Why don't I bring some people to support her? "
Gong Si thought for a while and suggested.
Gong Bin originally had the same plan, but Gong Si wasn't the most suitable candidate.
"Now everyone's attention is focused on us brothers. Even if we act secretly, I'm afraid it will cause some people to speculate."
Gong Si bit his lip. Although he also knew it was not suitable, he still wanted to go and pick up his little sister personally.
However, the current Gong family couldn't be compared to the Gong family in the past.
Although his little sister's departure didn't cause much change, it was also the result of the Gong family being in charge.
If they left now, they were afraid that it would cause some people to be suspicious.
But after thinking about it, apart from them, he didn't think there was anyone else more suitable than them to pick up his little sister.
Just when they were in silence, someone suddenly knocked on the door.
"Who's there?"
Gong Wu shouted coldly and casually buckled his weapon.
"Brothers, it's me, Xiaoyu."
The young man's voice outside was cold, but very polite and well-behaved.
They were also aware of the relationship between Lin Zhongyu and Lin Mengya. Anyway, they had accepted Lin Nansheng as their brother, so they naturally didn't have to guard against this young man who had a close relationship with his little sister.
Moreover, like them, he had secretly joined the "Hate Long Tianhao Alliance".
For a moment, they were even closer to each other.
"Brothers, I accidentally overheard your conversation just now. I think if you don't have time to pick up my sister, I can do it for you."
Now, Lin Zhongyu was no longer the thin and weak young man.
He had already experienced a lot at such a young age. But what was rare and commendable was that he still had his original feelings for Lin Mengya.
Moreover, the days when he and his parents depended on each other for survival on the road had also opened up the knot in his heart.
Now, Lin Zhongyu was like a polished gem, shining brightly.
His movements were graceful, and he already had the demeanor of a young master of a noble family.
And perhaps because he had been with Lin Mengya since he was a child, he had the same carefreeness as her.
However, there was one thing that he could not change in this life. That was, Lin Mengya, his sister, would always be the first in his heart!
They just wanted to refuse, but after thinking carefully, they felt that they could not say it out.
No matter how they looked at it, Lin Zhongyu was definitely the best choice.
But, he was still young, could he really protect Lin Mengya?
In this regard, Xiaoyu just stood there calmly, with a faint smile, and let his brothers look at him.
Finally, it was Gong Wu who broke the silence.
"Xiaoyu's martial arts are considered good." He voted in favor of Lin Zhongyu first.
He had no choice. After all, Lin Zhongyu had been pestering him to learn martial arts since he came.
The two of them had the best relationship. They were like teachers and friends, although Gong Wu also wanted to go.
"Thank you for your trust, Brother Gong." Xiaoyu smiled and thanked Gong Wu.
Since his brother had said so, the others had no objection.
So, the matter of going to the aboriginals to pick up Lin Mengya was decided.
Three days later, Xiaoyu would bring a thousand elite soldiers to meet up with the aboriginals to pick up Lin Mengya.
And the others would stay in Feiye, ready to attack those families who overestimated themselves.
However, fortunately, the brothers of the Gong family were worried about their sister and sent people to pick her up, so that a greater crisis could be avoided.
Now, Lin Mengya still did not know how many wolves were eyeing her, this fat piece of meat.
.....
On the second day of the first month, according to the rules of the aboriginals, married girls had to go back to their parents' home to visit.
Coincidentally, her parents' home was far away in Feiye, so naturally, she could not go back. Aunt Fang's parents' home was also gone, so Yunniang and Xiaodie did not need to go back.
So, the few of them gathered in the small courtyard and played games happily, just like before.
Lin Mengya, who was forced to listen to the words of love last night, got up early in the morning and chased Long Tianhao out. After a night of torment, she was a little tired.
She wanted to lie in the warm room and catch up on sleep, but unfortunately, she was interrupted.
"Fang Rao, come out! Do you hear me, come out! "
Just after noon, someone was making a ruckus, trying to find trouble with Aunt Fang.
Lin Mengya thought that it was the same Bai Jing who refused to give up. Unexpectedly, it was someone else.
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