The sky was dark and cloudy, and although the rain was less intense, the lingering patter of swaying rain seemed to have no end.
It's still early for the street cleaning drum to sound, but there is no one on the street. Even if there are occasional pedestrians or carriages passing by, they are in a hurry and disappear in the increasingly dense night.
This majestic and majestic city is like a giant beast dormant, and its huge and majestic body is gradually shrouded in the dim night...
Although various cities and towns have not yet closed their doors, due to the heavy rain, people all stayed at home and did not want to go out for anything, and there was silence. The servant yawned and fell asleep in the gatehouse of the market. He braced himself and waited for the street cleaning drum to sound. Then he closed the door, finished the day's tasks, and went to bed as soon as possible.
Anyifang is located in the south of Dongshi. Here, Han and Hu people live together, and there are merchants and hawkers from all over the world. The population is extremely diverse. Fights, fights, and fires often occur. From time to time, one or two life-threatening lawsuits occur. The security situation is extremely bad. However, most of the merchants here are the purchasers of the major stores in the East City. They are the source of the prosperity of the East City. They have deep connections with the nobles and nobles of the major aristocratic families. Even if they want to severely crack down, they are unable to do so. Nian County is quite a headache.
It rained all day today, and all the merchants and hawkers in Anyi Square are too lazy to go out. Anyway, the demolition of the East Market is in a mess. Although the daily transaction volume has not decreased, they all rely on past relationships to sell goods privately. Daily operations It has almost come to a standstill, there are far fewer rules on the table, and all prosperity is gone.
Just ensure the supply of goods from some cooperative stores in the past. Who can bear to go out in this damn weather? Even when I was nestled in the room, my clothes and bedding were so damp that I could squeeze out water with all my strength...
As the sky darkened, some people in Anyi Fang went out, sneaking past in twos and threes on the street, and then gathered in a high-end mansion at the east end of Fang City.
The rain outside the window rustled on the leaves of a ginkgo tree under the eaves.
Several candles were burning in the hall, which was brightly lit.
A muscular man in his late thirties sat at the front seat, wearing a Shu embroidered robe. His face was slightly dark, and he looked dignified and majestic.
He picked up the teacup on the table and took a sip of the hot tea. Then he gently put the teacup on the table and said, "I'm calling everyone here this time. I think you all already know what's going on, right?"
There was some chaos down there, and everyone was whispering to each other.
Then a middle-aged man in green cloth clothes who looked very shrewd asked: "I understand, I understand... but what kind of regulations are they? I hope Brother Hu can enlighten me."
The muscular man nodded slightly.
This man's name was Hu Chong, a native of Guanzhong, but he had extensive connections in the Jiangnan area. He mainly supplied goods to the Changsun family's silk and satin shop. Although the main industry of the Changsun family is the iron factory, they are actually involved in all walks of life, and with the name of the Changsun family, they can make a lot of money.
Besides the iron factory, the silk and satin shop was the most profitable one.
No one knows what the relationship between Hu Chong and the Changsun family is, but he has been able to dominate the purchasing channels of the Changsun family's silk and satin shop for more than ten years. If he says that he is not a member of the Changsun family, no one would believe it...
Hu Chong looked around and took in everyone's expressions.
The Changsun family is not as prosperous as it used to be. After Changsun Chong committed the crime, it can even be said to have fallen to the lowest point in history. Prestige, reputation, strength, all aspects have been suppressed, and the most important iron factory was killed by the Fang family. With such pressure, it is natural that the business of the silk shop has plummeted.
It can be said that Hu Chong saw it in his eyes and was anxious in his heart.
But now, the opportunity has come...
As long as Fang Jun can be driven away and no longer holds the position of Jing Zhaoyin, Dongshi will return to the control of Guanlong Group, and Changsun Wuji's business will take off again!
After collecting his mind, Hu Chong said in a deep voice: "Everyone listen to what I said today and remember it in your heart, and then act accordingly. If you are unwilling to cooperate, I have nothing to say. I just hope that you will strictly keep the secret and come out." If I leave this room, I won’t admit a single word.”
"What did Shopkeeper Hu say? Since we are here, we naturally treat Shopkeeper Hu as our leader, but if we are given orders, we will do our best to carry them out."
"Yes, we are all good friends here. Just one word from Shopkeeper Hu will make your brows wrinkle even in the wind and fire!"
"We have always advanced together and retreated together. How could there be such people who see gains and forget their loyalty?"
"What kind of regulations are they? Shopkeeper Hu will tell you what they are. We must all abide by them!"
There was chaos and shouting below.
But overall, the effect was very good. Hu Chong's lips curled up slightly, feeling proud.
Now that the head of the family has given the order, he will naturally try his best to handle it well. As long as this matter is done well, then his position in the heart of the family will definitely become more and more important. By then, he may be able to leave this despicable business and return to the house. Serve as steward...
Suppressing the joy in his heart, Hu Chong knew that everything had to be done well. Otherwise, not only would he not be able to return to the mansion to serve, he was afraid that he would even lose his current job...
"Right now, the demolition of Dongshi City is causing public dissatisfaction. Anyone who has some property in Dongshi City will not scold Fang Jun to death. It's just that that guy is currently serving as the Jingzhao Yin, and he is also a popular person in front of His Majesty. He uses clever words and flattery. , but no one dares to touch him easily..."
Hu Chong looked at the people in the hall, all of them were disciples of various powerful families, and continued: "But if this person is not eliminated, how can we get ahead? You all have seen the current situation in Dongshi, if When the renovation of the East City is completed... I'm afraid there will be almost no place for us to stand!"
The atmosphere in the hall was tense.
This is really not alarmist...
Since Fang Jun took over as Jingzhaoyin, the atmosphere in the entire Guanzhong has changed drastically, especially in Chang'an City. There are countless strict rules and regulations, and the market has been wiped out. Who dares to challenge Fang Jun's authority? It's not that there aren't any, it's that the few who are there are known to end up miserable.
And since the establishment of the "Urban Management Bureau", the east and west cities have been shackled and iron chains have been put on them. These businessmen who used to be like a fish in water are struggling. The rules of the "Urban Management Department" are so dense that anyone who violates them will be punished in one word - punishment!
Punished to death!
Which merchant from the east and west cities hates Fang Jun so much that they gnash their teeth, but there is nothing they can do about it?
Someone in the hall gritted his teeth and said, "Shopkeeper Hu, there is no need to say this. Who among everyone present wants to beat the two men to death with sticks? You are the leader, so naturally you make the decision. Whatever you say, we will do it." , no two words!"
Hu Chong's eyelids twitched.
Mother...
These bastards, do they need to keep saying that I am the leader? Don’t think that you don’t know what you bastards are thinking. If things are done, naturally everyone will be happy to reap the benefits. If it doesn’t work out, will all the responsibilities be passed on to me?
The leader is naturally used to take the blame...
What a bunch of wolf cubs!
Suppressing the anger in his heart, the things the head of the family told him must be settled. As for these bastards... As long as the Changsun family regains control, the old and new accounts can be settled slowly together!
Taking a breath, Hu Chong said: "In this case, that person has the audacity to take the first place, but please give up your past prejudices and work together to drive Fang Jun out of Jingzhao Mansion! At present, there are complaints in the city about the demolition of Dongshi, and all parties The merchants are miserable, but they dare to get angry but dare not speak out. I believe that all it takes is a small spark, and the anger that has been suppressed for a long time will be like fire oil..."
Hu Chong stood up, made an upward gesture with his hands, and looked excited: "It burned with a bang! By that time, not to mention Fang Jun, even his father Fang Xuanling would have to be affected by this raging fire. Burned with rage!"
His words were very provocative, and combined with his actions, it was obvious that the blood of everyone present was burning! It seems that a bright future is in sight. As long as everyone works together, Fang Jun will be dismissed from his position tomorrow morning and leave Jing Zhaoyin's position in despair.
But after all, not everyone can be easily aroused. Someone asked coldly: "It's easy for Shopkeeper Hu to say it. If Fang Jun is angered, how will it end? Don't forget how the Yuan family was wiped out. …”
