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Dispelling Doubts
Ning Lefan had seen the drastic changes in the 18 ancient cities over the past half a month. Although the situation was good, he still felt a little awkward and even a little angry.
As he said, Chu Xingyun spent a lot of time and energy to finally take control of the 18 ancient cities. Now, he gave the real estate, business, and even power of the 18 ancient cities to the common people.
He couldn't understand it. The more he thought about it, the more indignant he felt.
Chu Xingyun slowly opened his eyes. As soon as he saw Ning Lefan's confused look, he smiled and asked, "After the bloody battle, the 18 ancient cities are under the control of the big families. Among them, the heads of the four families are the leaders. They haven't died yet and they haven't said anything about handing over power. When did I take control of the 18 ancient cities?"
"This …" A simple rhetorical question caused Ning Lefan to be instantly speechless. He suddenly recalled that the 18 ancient cities were still under the control of the various great clans, and the Patriarchs of the four great clans hadn't yielded to compromise. They still wanted to resist Chu Xingyun and the 10,000 Sword Pavilion.
The reason why these people didn't resist was that they were still in Wind Willow Residence and didn't know the drastic changes in the outside world. They also didn't know that Chu Xingyun was transferring their power and resources to the common people.
"Moreover, you said that I gave the 18 ancient cities to the common people. This is a little strange. When did I do such a thing?" Chu Xingyun asked again. As he spoke, he slowly stood up and walked to Ning Lefan.
"You didn't give it to me? Then what did the conversation between Master and Xia Qingcheng mean? " Ning Lefan was confused. In the past half a month, 80% of the real estate and business in the 18 ancient cities had been given to the common people. If this wasn't giving it to them, what was it?
"If you want to hand it over, it's a gift, a free gift. But if I propose a reform, it's a sale. You have to pay for it." Chu Xingyun's tone was heavy, causing Ning Lefan's eyes to flicker as he understood.
"As I said, every real estate in the Eighteen Ancient Cities belongs to the Wanjian Pavilion, but ordinary people can use spirit stones and resources to buy courtyards and have the right to live there. There is no fundamental contradiction between the two."
Chu Xingyun knew that Ning Lefan was not good at business, so he patiently advised, "These Spiritual Stones and resources are not a lot, but the vast territory of the eighteen ancient cities is immeasurably huge. Now, eighty percent of the properties in the eighteen ancient cities have been seized. The resources that the Wanjian Pavilion can get can be said to be massive. If not, how can we collect so many resources in such a short time and resist the invasion of the Divine Wind Palace and the Daluo Golden Sect?"
Ning Lefan wasn't stupid. On the contrary, he was very intelligent. He immediately heard the pros and cons of this, but he still frowned. He faintly felt that something was wrong.
"If we use this method to collect resources from ordinary people, once they see through this, won't it lead to more intense chaos?" Ning Lefan voiced his concern.
"Under the rule of the four big families, even some family members live like duckweed, not to mention ordinary people. They can only rely on their families. Now, they can buy real estate and live and work in peace. They don't have to live in fear all day long. They naturally know which is better and which is worse."
"All of this comes from the reform. If they break out in chaos and resist me, it means that they will lose everything they have now and return to the unbearable life of the past."
"What's more, the financial and material resources they have invested in the reform will become the property of the four big families and can't be taken back. From this point of view, all ordinary people will never resist the reform and the Wanjian Pavilion. They will even pledge their lives to support it and never abandon it."
Chu Xingyun's explanation reached Ning Lefan's ears. Soon, his doubts were cleared. He couldn't help but nod and let out a sound of understanding.
"What about the business of the 18 ancient cities? These should be considered as giving up, right?" Ning Lefan asked again.
"Yes, but also no." Chu Xingyun smiled faintly. His answer puzzled Ning Lefan. He subconsciously leaned his ear to listen, and his mind was highly concentrated.
Chu Xingyun picked up the teapot and took a sip. He slowly replied, "The business of the 18 ancient cities is so huge that it can't be managed by the current Wanjian Pavilion. It will only lead to a continuous decline. Even if we hire businessmen wantonly, those people will have a grudge against us and will never give their all."
"Even if they are willing to give their all, this salary is not a small amount. It will inevitably affect the accumulation of resources, and then we won't be able to resist the Daluo Golden Sect and the Divine Wind Palace."
Hearing this, Ning Lefan nodded his head in agreement.
The invasion of the Daluo Golden Sect and the Divine Wind Palace was like a huge rock pressing down on everyone's mind. Under this premise, Wanjian Pavilion not only couldn't use its resources, but also had to use all its resources to be able to fight back.
"Right now, all of the businesses in the Eighteen Ancient Cities have been divided up. The people who have obtained the shops and the trade routes will definitely wholeheartedly work hard to create endless wealth for the Eighteen Ancient Cities. And we don't need to pay the slightest bit for that. Instead, we will be able to collect taxes and continue to accumulate wealth," said Chu Xing Yun with a smile. That was the core of the reform.
The people of the 18 ancient cities wanted real estate and businesses. They also wanted to gain power and change their destiny. Chu Xingyun's reform was exactly what they wanted.
At the same time, Wanjian Pavilion could also obtain a huge amount of resources from the people through the reform. With this, they could fight against the Daluo Golden Sect and the Divine Wind Palace with all their might.
Both sides benefited from each other, and neither side took advantage of the other. The only difference was that Chu Xingyun was in the dominant position, while the common people were his subordinates. They had to support Chu Xingyun at all times, and they vowed to never change their minds.
"No wonder Master asked Lu Xing to enact new laws. The reason is to collect taxes and get more resources to fight against the Daluo Golden Sect and the Divine Wind Palace and protect the 18 ancient cities and the 18 dynasties." Ning Lefan finally understood everything.
As he spoke, his eyes suddenly narrowed as he looked at Chu Xingyun and said, "There are many medicinal fields, mines, and forestry in the eighteen ancient cities. Master didn't hand over these enormous businesses. Instead, he sealed the door with a grand formation and gave them to the Ten Thousand Swords Pavilion. These precious strategic resources are still firmly in your grasp."
"Strategic resources are very important. As for those commercial resources, Wanjian Pavilion can't manage them. They can be divided up and get taxes to enrich resources. It's the same for power!"
Chu Xingyun nodded with a smile. He had seen through everything long ago. That was why he came up with the reform measures to completely change the structure of the 18 ancient cities.
"As expected of Master. His mind is indeed profound. I will go and assist Xia Qingcheng and Lu Xing. We must obtain as many resources as possible in the shortest time possible!" Ning Lefan's doubts were all answered. He couldn't help but laugh heartily. In a flash, he rushed out of the courtyard.
Looking at Ning Lefan's back, Chu Xingyun couldn't help shaking his head and smiling bitterly. He let out a sigh of relief and looked up at the blue sky.
"Collecting resources and fighting against the Daluo Golden Sect and the Divine Wind Palace is just a matter of urgency. The ultimate goal is to set foot in the Jiuhan Temple and rescue Liuxiang safely."
"After all, I'm running out of time. This is the only solution I can come up with …"
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