Xu Jie, the famous God of Wealth in Chang 'an City, started from scratch and built the huge business Xu's Trading Company in Chang' an City with his bare hands. However, Xu's Trading Company's business empire collapsed overnight when it was at its peak.
Xu Jie, who had experienced so many twists and turns, looked at the confident Meton in front of him and couldn't help but feel a little absent-minded.
"I'm afraid I'll have to disappoint you, Young Master! Xu is already a defeated general. I'm afraid he can't shoulder the heavy burden of the Village Mo! " Mo Jiazi, Meton and his Village Mo rose like a comet in Chang 'an City and created miracles time and time again. It would be a lie to say that he wasn't tempted by Xu Jie's offer. However, when he thought of the giant that had destroyed him, Xu Jie still shook his head and made up his mind.
"I heard that Xu's Trading Company's collapse was due to some hidden reasons. It wasn't your fault!" Merton said.
The reason why Meton found Xu Jie was that, on one hand, Xu Jie once had a glorious business empire. On the other hand, it was because of Xu Jie's good reputation. Even if he went bankrupt in the end, he still paid off all his debts. Otherwise, he wouldn't have fallen to such a poor state.
Hearing this, Xu Jie suddenly smiled bitterly.
"Xu wasn't defeated by anyone, but by power." Xu Jie's face showed a trace of resentment.
Under Xu Jie's strategy, Xu's Trading Company had been thriving. In ten years, it had earned a lot of wealth and became a new business magnate in Chang 'an City. However, money moved people's hearts. Xu's Trading Company was targeted by influential people who wanted to take it into their own pockets. At that time, the proud and arrogant Xu Jie certainly didn't agree.
"Overnight, all the partners withdrew, the suppliers were out of stock, and a large number of orders were canceled. Xu's business for many years was destroyed." Xu Jie still felt a sharp pain in his heart when he recalled this scene. The other party was well-prepared and powerful. They directly put Xu Jie to death. Even some of the officials and nobles who had once clung to him didn't help him. Instead, they persuaded Xu Jie to admit defeat.
"They wanted to annex Xu's business for many years, but Xu didn't let them have their way. Xu closed the store and dismissed all the staff. Their efforts were in vain.
Xu Jie spoke unyieldingly, and a trace of unswerving determination appeared on his face.
Morton's heart sank. This was the tragedy of this era. The power of the merchants was nothing in front of the nobles.
"Phew!"
Meton let out a long sigh of relief. He could imagine the predicament Xu Jie faced at that time. If he had bowed his head, he wouldn't be in such a predicament now. At least he wouldn't have to worry about food and clothing. However, he chose to use extreme methods. He would rather die than live in dishonor.
"Since Mr. Xu has already closed Xu's Trading Company, why are these gangsters still causing trouble?" Meton asked doubtfully. He also heard the gangsters' words. A young master wanted to forcefully recruit Xu Jie.
Xu Jie's face darkened. "I didn't expect that they wouldn't let go of Xu even after he gave away all his family's wealth. They actually wanted Xu's broken body."
Meton suddenly understood. Xu Jie was able to make Xu's Trading Company so big. Obviously, he was very talented in business. It could be said that with Xu Jie around, there would be a brand new Xu's Trading Company in less than ten years.
"Young Master Mo, do you know what their conditions were?" Xu Jie didn't wait for Meton's reply and smiled bitterly. "Enter the residence as a slave!"
"Enter the residence as a slave?" Meton exclaimed. He didn't expect the other party to be so ruthless. Once he entered the residence as a slave, he could only serve them for the rest of his life. That was simply holding Fortune God Xu in the palm of their hand.
Mo Er and Tie An's faces were also filled with anger. This was too much. Not only did they use underhanded methods to destroy Xu's Trading Company, they even wanted to enter the residence as a slave. Although Mo Er and Tie An followed Meton, they were both good people. They had registered in the Mo Family Village and even had their own land.
"Mr. Xu, don't worry! The Mo Family advocates Love with Impartiality and not attacking the virtuous. With your talent, Meton will definitely treat you with respect. "Merton said.
"Young Master Mo's kindness makes Xu ashamed. However, Xu offended the Taiyuan Wang Family. The young master of the Wang Family had spread the word in Chang 'an City that whoever dares to cooperate with Xu will be the enemy of the Wang Family." Xu Jie said with a pale face.
"Taiyuan Wang Family?" Meton was stunned. He couldn't help but think of the Wang Family's Fish Shop and Master Wang Ling. It was said that they were also part of the Taiyuan Wang Family.
"I know that the Mo Family Village once had a grudge with the Wang Family's Fish Shop, but that was only a branch of the Wang Family's side family. The one who has their eyes on the Xu Trading Company is the real Wang Family!" Xu Jie clearly knew about the matters of the Mo Family Village.
"The Wang Family Village is not the Wang Family Village. It's the Taiyuan Wang Family! "Meton's face was solemn.
As the saying goes, the imperial court is flowing water while the aristocratic families are made of iron. Among all the aristocratic families, the most special one was the Taiyuan Wang Family.
The surname Wang evolved from the title of Wang, the highest ruler of China in ancient times. This was the biggest feature that distinguished it from other surnames. In history, there were very few people with the surname Wang who ascended to the throne. Even if there were, they all ended up in a very tragic situation. The most typical example was Wang Mang usurping the Han Dynasty.
Therefore, the people with the surname Wang changed their strategy and began to assist the emperor, starting the pattern of the Wang Family Village.
Among them, the Wang Family of Langya who reached the peak of power in the Southern Dynasty was the Wang Family. In fact, they were qualified to take the throne, but they never did so. The Wang Family of Langya reached the peak of power, which was unprecedented and probably no other aristocratic family could reach in the future.
Later, the Wang Family of Taiyuan created the situation of being one of the Five Prominent Families for 200 years. They also assisted the father and son of the Li Family to establish the Tang dynasty.
Meton suddenly understood. In the face of such a powerful aristocratic family, it was no wonder that Xu's Trading Company collapsed without a chance to resist.
"Young Master Mo, Xu will remember the kindness of your help today. Xu will repay you in the future!" Xu Jie cupped his hands and said. He didn't have much hope for Meton's recruitment. After all, the Taiyuan Wang Family's reputation was there. No one would be willing to offend such a powerful family for a businessman like him.
Just as Xu Jie was feeling dejected, Meton's voice sounded again, "Mr. Xu, please wait!"
Xu Jie paused and turned back to see Meton's confident smile.
"Sir, you really don't have any financial disputes?" Meton asked again.
"I really don't." Xu Jie's heart skipped a beat, and he said loudly.
"You really don't have any lawsuits?"
"Of course not!" Xu Jie said with a smile.
"Then what reason do I have to give up such a talented person like you?" Meton said seriously.
"Even if it means offending the Taiyuan Wang Family!" Xu Jie asked again.
"This is Chang 'an City, not Taiyuan!" Merton, although the Taiyuan Wang Family was powerful, in Chang 'an City, they couldn't do anything. They could bully an ordinary businessman, but it was a different story when they met the Mo Family's Village, which was flourishing.
"The Mo Family's Village is not Xu's Trading Company!" Xu Jie added silently in his heart.
As a famous businessman in Chang 'an, how could he not know the Mo Family's Village and Mo Jiazi, who was in the heart of the Emperor? Compared with being a slave of the Wang Family, joining the prosperous Mo Family's Village was a thousand times better.
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