Chen Luo looked at the clan chronicle sent by Princess Pingyang and circled it with a pen.
"There are a total of sixteen clans in Leyacheng, nine of which currently have great scholars in charge. The three clans are headed by He, Lu, and Shi."
"The He family is the staunchest supporter of the Canal Sect. Why don't you mention the head of the family? My mother is a dragon girl with a second-level cultivation level. After becoming the head of the family, they expanded greatly and are now the head of the Leyacheng clan..."
"The Lu family is an old local family in Leyacheng. The head of the family, Lu Changle, has been here since Leya was still Changle. He has the highest prestige among small and medium-sized clans. He is in charge of the second-grade Confucian cultivation..."
"The Shi family was originally a family from Qingbo City in Lanzhou. They moved to Leya a few years ago. The head of the family, Shi En, is in charge of the second-grade Confucian cultivation..."
"The Liu family..."
"Deng family..."
"Wu family..."
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The clan chronicles were very detailed. Not only did they record the specific circumstances of each family, but they also introduced the behavior of some family heads. Chen Luo finished reading the clan chronicles and had a general understanding of Leyacheng.
Walking from the study to the main hall, I saw Xiang Jixuan and Yang Qianli communicating with the master craftsmen. When Chen Luo went to see Princess Pingyang, these master craftsmen began to look around Leya City to check the market conditions, and they looked like they had just returned.
Seeing Chen Luo, everyone saluted. Chen Luo asked: "How many master craftsmen have you made the budget?"
One of the master craftsmen raised his hands and said: "Master Hou, we have a general understanding. According to Leyacheng's prices and labor, it would cost about two million taels of silver to simply repair the port to the point where it can be put into use; but if it is necessary Renovating the harbor and surrounding auxiliary facilities will require about 2,000 workers and an investment of 13 million taels."
"Considering the demand in a short period of time, it may even increase by 20%."
Chen Luo nodded: "Well, the seaport is a lifeline for Dongcang's future. There is no need to stress calculations. If the scale is larger, let's make plans based on a budget of 20 million taels. Thank you for your hard work, please come up with a plan first. We are very happy. Construction will start soon.”
The master craftsmen nodded, bowed again, left the main hall, and went about their business. At this time, only Xiang Jixuan and Yang Qianli were left in the main hall, and they looked at Chen Luo in confusion.
"Master Hou..." Yang Qianli hesitated for a moment and said, "The money is not a problem. The land transactions in the city in the past few days alone have generated more than this revenue. What are the local wealthy families doing?"
Chen Luo smiled faintly, sat down, and looked at Xiang Jixuan: "Mr. Xiang, how do you think we should fight this battle?"
Xiang Jixuan frowned: "I have been fighting barbarians on the Great Wall in the north all my life, but I have never participated in such a thing. However, I feel that the three elements of victory mentioned by the Marquis in "The Romance of the Three Kingdoms" are universally applicable. .”
"The right time, the right place, the right people."
"Excuse me, Cangwu Shipping was abandoned back then, and the canal giants now have big trees and deep roots, occupying the sky. Leya City is our guest place. Even if we are not short of silver, if the local giants join forces to strangle us, We can only do nothing about materials and labor, this is the geographical advantage; the people of Leyacheng have long been accustomed to the convenience of the canal, and have little appreciation for the income gained by sea transportation, and we have lost our harmony."
"The timing, location, and people are all out of my hands. I think this matter still needs to be discussed in the long term. Why not go back and tell Qin Zhengshou the ins and outs of this matter first, and let the Government Affairs Hall come up with a new solution."
"As for the current transportation difficulties in Dongcang City, I think it would be better for us old bones to make a few more trips, so that we can cope with the sea transportation."
Upon hearing this, Chen Luo stood up and saluted Xiang Jixuan and said, "Mr. Xiang is interested. But Luo is willing to give it a try and asks Mr. Xiang for help."
Xiang Jixuan raised his brows and quickly returned the salute: "How dare you disobey me!"
Chen Luo nodded and said to Yang Qianli: "Mr. Yang, you are a local in Leyacheng. Can you find some knowledgeable people to spread the news quickly and widely in the market?"
Yang Qianli was stunned for a moment, and then said: "Leyacheng is a trading city, and there are all kinds of news channels. It is easy to find people like this."
"That's easy to handle." Chen Luo breathed a sigh of relief, "Mr. Yang, please let me know the news that Dongcang is going to build a dock first. The required materials can be obtained manually, but we only ask for the price but don't pay for it. Don’t spend any money!”
"Mr. Xiang, please go to the port and release the great scholar's pressure to confirm this news."
"I want all the wealthy families in Leya City to know this news as soon as possible, so that they can unite as soon as possible."
Yang Qianli and Xiang Jixuan accepted the order and left the main hall.
Chen Luo sat on the main seat, took out the drink prepared by Luo Hongnu for himself from the storage order, took a sip, went over his plan in his mind, and said with a smile in his heart: "A wealthy family? Except for Zhongjing, where else? Does this city have as many wealthy families as me in Dongcang?"
"Master Qin should be busy right now!"
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Dongcang City, Zhengshi Hall.
The newly constructed meeting hall was packed with people.
Don't underestimate these people. Behind each one of them is a wealthy clan with at least a great scholar in charge.
Qin Dangguo looked at these people and couldn't help but sigh.
Who would have thought that a few months ago, Dongcang was still an abandoned city that no one cared about!
Qin Dangguo straightened his clothes, walked up, and saluted everyone: "I, Qin Dangguo, would like to say hello to all the heads of the family."
Everyone stood up and returned the greeting, saying in unison: "I've seen Guard Qin!"
Qin Dangguo motioned for everyone to sit down and said: "This post invites you to come because of one thing."
"Dongcang City is an isolated city. The Lord of the City wants to open a seaport and connect it to Leya City. This matter requires your support."
As soon as Qin Dangguo finished speaking, the entire meeting hall fell silent.
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Leyacheng, He family.
More than a dozen family heads were sitting in the main hall, whispering to each other. After a while, the burly head of the He family, Shi Shiran, came out and laughed.
"What kind of wind brings you all to me? I haven't taken any concubines today..."
Shi En, the head of the Shi family, said anxiously: "Brother He, don't you know? The Marquis Chen Wu of Dongcang City is planning to build a seaport in Leyacheng!"
"Yes." Another family head agreed, "Although it is currently only between Leya and Dongcang, with a seaport there, it will inevitably give birth to more ambitions."
"Yes, we paid a lot for destroying the previous port!"
Why don't you drink the tea served by a pretty maid, listen to the discussions among many family heads, look at Lu Changle who has been silent, and ask: "Brother Lu, why don't you say a word?"
Lu Changle said calmly: "I think Brother He has everything in mind, so why panic?"
He Bu Zhi smiled cheerfully again, then put down his tea cup and glanced at everyone in the hall: "Everyone, I have already heard the news. Please be patient."
"He can't repair this harbor!"
"Even if Marquis Wu is a descendant of a saint, so what? Don't forget, there are nearly a hundred Canal families standing behind us!"
"We will join forces to lock down labor and supplies. We will not give him the materials he wants! What will he use to repair it?"
"Are we going to ask the Bamboo Sage to come in person and use his magical power of 'creating something out of nothing'?"
"Even if he repairs it, can he still keep it?"
"Even if he can save it, will the goods be able to get on the ship by then?"
"The trend is mine!"
"What Marquis Wu does in Dongcang City is his business, but in Leya City, it's not his turn yet!"
Shi En frowned slightly: "Is this move a little too offending?"
"Otherwise, I'll communicate with Marquis Wu and ask him to abandon the seaport. If anything happens, let's sit down and discuss it. If the worst happens, I'll make up for it later."
Why don't you sneer: "Master Shi, who do you think Wuhou is? Have you made up for what he wants? Why don't I advise you, this matter is not decided by my He family. What follows is that The Baijia Canal Clan!”
"Wuhou has a noble status and can withstand this huge pressure. If you all stand together, I am afraid you will be crushed in an instant!"
"I want to see who will take the lead first!"
After He Buwei's words fell, everyone present breathed a sigh of relief.
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Dongcang City.
The meeting hall remained quiet.
The family heads who can be assigned to Dongcang City to open a branch by their family are naturally not fools. They know what it means to support the port.
To be honest, they don't want to wade into this muddy water.
The world's richest families are all close to each other, and who doesn't have many connections?
You said that without sea transportation, Dongcang City is short of supplies?
Just kidding, who in a wealthy family doesn’t have a few storage treasures? At worst, if the family makes more trips, they might be able to sell it at a high price in Dongcang!
Besides, there is a branch of the Canal family in this meeting hall!
It's best not to get involved in this kind of thing! The wind and waves are strong, and it will be difficult to deal with yourself if you get flooded.
At the same time, several family heads who were relatively close to the City Lord's Mansion also frowned slightly.
Could Chen Wuhou be in trouble this time?
How reckless! We should communicate privately first and find a few leaders to come out!
Chen Wuhou has no experience. Don't you, Qin Dangguo, who has thick eyebrows and big eyes, also have such thoughts?
Confused!
For a moment, the heads of the families in the hall lowered their heads to taste tea. It seemed that the tea in the political hall was particularly sweet today.
Qin Dangguo took everyone's expressions into his eyes and sighed.
To win people's hearts, the road is long and long!
Qin Dangguo coughed, cleared his throat, and continued: "Master Marquis sent a message that the total budget of the entire port requires about 50 million taels of silver!"
"Among them, Dongcang City will pay 20 million taels on its own, and the remaining 30 million taels will be divided into three million shares based on ten taels per share! Currently, the first batch of one million shares will be temporarily released. Please help all the family heads. !”
"The city lord will erect a stone tablet on the harbor to engrave the clinker purchased by each family as proof!"
As soon as these words came out, all the family heads secretly shook their heads.
Faint move!
If you don't tell me, some people may still support you privately just for the sake of face. After all, you don't have much money.
But you actually want to put your name on it, this is a bit too much!
I am afraid that this discussion will yield nothing!
Qin Dangguo continued: "The city lord's palace decrees that anyone who purchases 1,500 shares will receive 100 Dongcang City contribution points!"
All the family heads suddenly raised their heads and looked at Qin Dangguo.
You know, the most precious thing in Dongcang City today is not gold and silver jewelry, but various points.
For example, contribution points, sword theory points, and martial arts academy credits that will appear in the future.
These are all linked to cherished treasures.
For example, the current shops are all leased. Do you want to buy? Yes, as long as the contribution points meet the standard.
Another example is the home of a wealthy family. If you don’t contribute points, you won’t even be eligible to bid for it. Just for this reason, those families specially mobilized their own masters to go deep into Dayeling and kill countless third-grade wild-blooded beasts, and then they had their current family fortune.
A child who gets a reward of one or two points in Wutang earns more than his parents who work hard for a month.
Therefore, in Dongcang City, points are much more important than money, and there is no other way to obtain them except for the tasks in the Political Hall.
Is there a big deal this time? Fifteen thousand taels of silver and one hundred points, which works out to one hundred and fifty taels. It’s not expensive at all, it’s just a free gift!
A family head asked: "Qin Zhengshou, are you serious?"
Qin Dangguo nodded: "It will take effect now!"
The faces of the family heads showed embarrassment. They were not easy to fool. This was obviously to tie them into the same warship! We still need to go back and study this matter carefully!
At this time, Qin Dangguo said calmly: "Dongcang City only notified this matter an hour in advance. An hour later, it will be spread throughout the world through the Daxuan Minbao."
"In addition, each company can only purchase a maximum of 30,000 shares. If you purchase within one hour, the rewarded contribution points will be doubled!"
"Start the clock now!"
After Qin Dangguo finished speaking, the staff of the Government Affairs Hall immediately brought up a huge transparent crystal. The crystal was hollow and filled with water. The crystal was on the top and below was a circular water tank. At this time, the water in the crystal was flowing along the A small hole in the bottom of the crystal drips.
This is a water leak. It takes exactly an hour when the water in the crystal stops dripping.
At this time, the drops of water fell into the sink, making a crisp sound, which seemed to fall on the hearts of every house owner.
"Everyone, don't blame me when your quota is bought and sold by people from other states." Qin Dangguo sighed and said, "You are all people who came to Dongcang City to separate your family, and this will be your foundation in the future! "
As soon as these words came out, in the crowd, Meng Jinghui suddenly slapped his thigh.
"My Meng family is not a Canal family!"
"Why don't you agree to such a good thing!"
"Qin Zhengshou, 30,000 shares, I, Meng, want it!"
As soon as Meng Jinghui said this, other family heads subconsciously shouted: "A certain family wants it too!"
"That's right, my Zhang family has no boundary with the canal, so the Zhang family also wants 30,000 shares!"
"Qin Zhengshou, where is the contract? I will sign it now..."
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There was a saying in the previous life called the silent majority.
Those who clamor all day long do not represent everyone. In fact, they are the minority group of people.
The real power lies in the silent majority.
If you ask Daxuan how many clans there are, it would be difficult for anyone to give a specific number.
But there must be thousands of families.
And how many canal families are there?
It is said to be a hundred families, but after excluding the number, there are only thirty or forty families.
Why are they the loudest?
Because river transportation came first, they developed first, and the maritime family could not compete with them.
And most of the families just looked on with cold eyes and silence!
Chen Luo's purpose is to stir up some of this silent majority.
In the study, Chen Luo looked at the sky through the window.
"Occupy the time?"
"I want you to know what it means that there is a sky beyond the sky!"
"Add more fire!"
After Chen Luo finished thinking, he wrote:
"The sky is blue, the ground is yellow, the west wind is strong, and the northern swallows are flying south."
"Whoever comes in the morning and is drunk in the forest will shed tears of separation."
"Sigh that it is difficult for real men and women to be close friends in this world."
"May all lovers in the world get married eventually."
"Registration for the new drama "The West Chamber"."
"Every purchase of 10,000 shares will give you a premiere ticket."
"Invite three people to purchase and get a free premiere ticket."
Are you going to play with the family power with me?
Watch me defeat magic with magic!
Chen Luo's first step is to seize the sky!
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