In the large study room, Lin Yingjie looked at his brother sitting behind the desk and said slowly: "That's probably all they ask for."
"There's only so much..."
Amid deep laughter, Lin Yingxiong, the leader of the European branch of the Lin clan, looked at his younger brother in front of him: "You actually think that their demands are very few."
"No, I think there are many things that can be discussed."
Lin Yingjie said in a deep voice.
His expression was solemn, but his eyes shone with an uncontrollable greed.
Begins with the night of the Alliance's operation against the Eastern Palace.
The world seems to have a clear dividing line.
Many factors in the past have actually appeared to some extent. If we want to trace the source, it probably started after the chaos in Snow Country.
Under the illumination of the eternal sword, the era belonging to the Wang family of Beihai came to an end.
From then on, for the next three years until the night of the alliance's operation, everything was brewing in secret.
Wait until the night when the alliance besieges Li Tianlan is over.
A new era has officially arrived.
Continental Europe is coming to an end in a new era.
To be precise, the major wealthy families in Europe ushered in the end during the rise of dynasties.
When everyone underestimated the strength of Shengshi Fund, when everyone failed to see clearly the outline of Shengshi Fund, the situation was doomed.
There are no words to describe the business merger plan of Shengshi Fund this time.
Strictly speaking, this is a naked economic strategy.
The Lin clan's high-profile entry into the world shattered the Shadow Throne that had been guarding Europe for hundreds of years in the shortest possible time.
Almost immediately following, there was a bloody station battle brought to the entire continent by Shengshi Fund Han Donglou.
The betrayal of Alice of the Rothschild family was the clarion call for this war.
Her betrayal not only took away hundreds of millions of funds from the Financial Alliance, but also delivered countless wrong information and instructions to the Financial Alliance.
The financial alliance is too big and its momentum is too exaggerated. Under Alice's wrong command, no one discovered the problem with such a huge lineup in the initial stage of action, because in the initial stage, the major wealthy families did not have any problems at all.
Form a close linkage.
The undercover agents of Shengshi Fund buried in the Financial Alliance are constantly covering up Alice's loopholes.
By the time the Financial Alliance discovered the problem, Shengshi Fund had already made all the preparations unknowingly.
The European stock market was turned upside down almost instantly.
Rumors are spreading all over the sky.
The huge amount of funds impacts the order that all wealthy families struggle to maintain.
In the darkness, important figures from major wealthy families were continuously assassinated, people were panicked, and countless companies even stopped operating.
It was not until that moment that a large number of wealthy families in the Financial Alliance discovered that they had no room to fight back in the face of the invasion of Shengshi Fund.
Because the first batch of funds they used to fight against the Shengshi Fund had been taken away by the traitor Alice and became a weapon used against them.
They had no time to mobilize the second batch of funds. Faced with the almost crazy impact of Shengshi Fund, in just a few days, the financial alliance's defense line completely collapsed.
When the first wealthy family began to retreat to protect itself, more and more wealthy families began to make the same choice.
How to protect yourself?
It is nothing more than abandoning some of the most peripheral industries, constantly collecting funds, and protecting its core interests.
Every wealthy family surrounding Shengshi Fund is taking action.
The industries abandoned by the financial alliance were either eaten up immediately or absorbed by the restructuring.
The violent shock extended directly from finance to industry.
In just a few days, countless groups declared bankruptcy one after another, and millions of people became unemployed without even realizing it.
There were more and more dense demonstrations, and various issues broke out one after another.
All this process is really too fast.
Because no one expected that the financial union would collapse so quickly.
The European Union tentatively invested funds to save the market, but China Central Continent announced an interest rate hike by the Bank of China. This directly put great pressure on the continent's monetary policy and truly threatened the continent's economic development and affected the continent's foreign trade.
A large amount of capital began to flow out under dual pressure.
With the cooperation of Zhongzhou, Shengshi Fund began to swallow up countless interests in Europe in an almost aggressive manner.
For the European continent, this is a disaster that no one can resist.
At present, no one can predict the situation after this disaster has passed, but it is conservatively estimated that in the next few months, Shengshi Fund, together with many wealthy families surrounding Shengshi Fund, will plunder more than tens of trillions from the Financial Alliance.
of wealth.
From now on, Continental will lose its right to speak in at least dozens of industries, including many of their core areas, which will become the industries of Shengshi Fund.
The worst outcome is that Han Donglou's economic power will dominate Europe before the power of the Eastern Palace officially enters the continent.
If this scene happens, when the Eastern Palace enters the European continent and unites with the Lin clan and the Dark Knights, the entire European continent will become a pitiful creature crawling at Li Tianlan's feet.
All this seems to be proceeding in an irreversible manner.
Until the news of Li Tianlan’s disappearance was confirmed.
Europe is still in dire straits.
But the news of Li Tianlan's disappearance gave those who were retreating steadily a glimmer of opportunity.
In this case, no one went to Shengshi Fund.
But more and more people began to ask to see Lin Fengting.
Lin Fengting was nowhere to be seen, rejecting everyone with a cold attitude.
So these people began to set their sights on the European branch of the Lin clan.
Li Tianlan's disappearance means too many things.
The most critical point is that if this so-called disappearance is a fall, then the Eastern Palace and Shengshi Fund will lose the most important confidence for their subsequent expansion.
If he had not disappeared, Europe would have been left at the mercy of others.
But his disappearance will inevitably affect the overall plan of the Shengshi Fund, and the longer he disappears, the greater the impact on the Shengshi Fund.
One day, three days, five days, a week...
Li Tianlan never showed up, and the various actions of Shengshi Fund seemed to be gradually slowing down at a very subtle speed.
As a result, more and more people began to contact the higher-ups of the European branch of the Lin clan.
In the catastrophe that swept across Europe, apart from the Shengshi Fund and many wealthy families that were almost integrated with the Shengshi Fund, the Shengshi Fund actually did not have many allies, but each of them was very important.
Lin Clan, Lin Clan European Branch, Sanctuary, Dark Knights, Morgan, Rockefeller...
They are also the biggest winners today besides Shengshi Fund.
Among them, the one with the best relationship with Shengshi Fund and the one who can maintain the most autonomy is undoubtedly the Lin Clan, followed by the European branch of the Lin Clan.
Many wealthy families in the financial alliance approached Lin Yingxiong and Lin Yingjie in order to give both sides a step down.
They didn't think about fighting back to get back their lost profits.
In the short term, this is basically impossible.
There is only one thing they want to do.
That is seeking peace.
If Li Tianlan had not disappeared, this would also be impossible, because with Li Tianlan as a deterrent, Shengshi Fund would not have given these people the option of seeking peace.
And now that Li Tianlan's whereabouts are unknown, Shengshi Fund may still have enough confidence to expand, but it may not be unable to negotiate terms.
And if their allies took the initiative to bring this matter up, even Han Donglou would not be able to be tough to the end.
Therefore, a large number of representatives from wealthy families came to the headquarters of the European branch of the Lin clan.
Everyone's posture is very low.
They expressed their willingness to pay a lot of benefits and gave away a lot of property to show their attitude of admitting defeat and their sincerity in seeking peace.
But at the same time, they also hope to retain their core industries, and hope that both sides can take a step back to restore stability to the continent.
In other words, they are willing to bleed, or even bleed heavily, to meet the interests of Shengshi Fund, but they must retain their foundation. As long as the core things are still there, for the deep-rooted giants, this loss will be
It can only be said to be a loss, not to the point of breaking one's muscles and bones. As long as there is time, one can always recover.
They hope that Lin Yingxiong will become a lobbyist and reach a temporary settlement with Shengshi Fund.
In order to satisfy Lin Yingxiong, they even promised him benefits that were not much worse than those of Shengshi Fund.
This is completely an interest that makes everyone in the European branch unable to calm down.
Lin Yingjie had no choice but to be tempted.
Because all signs seem to indicate that if they can persuade Shengshi Fund to reconcile with Europe, then their gains will be even more than what they gained in this operation!
So when his eldest brother's attitude was ambiguous, he hesitated again and again, and finally couldn't help but become his eldest brother's lobbyist.
"There's nothing to talk about."
Lin Yingxiong glanced at his brother and said in a calm voice: "You should know that Shengshi Fund cannot agree to their conditions. They may be able to retain the core industry, but definitely not in the current way."
"That was before, wasn't it?"
Lin Yingjie took a deep breath: "Until His Majesty the Eastern Emperor disappears, I believe that the Shengshi Foundation has the confidence to do this.
But now that His Majesty has been missing for a week, and now there are rumors in the dark world that that His Majesty has probably died, or is like Wang Tianzong back then.
Under such circumstances, does Shengshi Fund still have the strength to persist to the end?"
"You also said that it was a rumor."
Lin Yingxiong looked calm: "It was the rumors coming from the wealthy families on the losing side that created pressure on Shengshi Fund."
"But who can guarantee that this is not true?"
Lin Yingjie couldn't help but said: "There is a market for such rumors. We are all very aware of how sensitive the current situation is.
If His Majesty did not die or lose consciousness, he should know what is best for him. At this time, as long as he shows up, even if he is not in good condition or seriously injured, as long as he is still conscious
, can still speak, and a simple appearance can create great pressure on the entire continent.
But he didn't do this. Doesn't that explain the problem enough? The rumors are not necessarily false.
Maybe now Shengshi Fund is waiting for the major wealthy families to sue for peace and wants to find a step down, and we are the step down for both parties."
"Nonsense."
Lin Yingxiong became calmer.
Lin Yingjie narrowed his eyes.
"Shengshi Fund is the winner. Regardless of whether His Majesty is missing or not, the fact is the fact.
If Han Donglou wants to gain a foothold, there is no need to hide anything. He will take the initiative to propose conditions and then wait for those wealthy families to contact him. But if you look at it now, does the other party have such intention? No, not at all.
Everyone outside thinks that the pace of Shengshi Fund’s offensive has slowed down, but in fact, resource exchange and fund mobilization within Shengshi Fund have become more frequent. What does this mean?”
Lin Yingxiong glanced at his younger brother: "All the wealthy families regard the disappearance of His Majesty as their opportunity. How can you be sure that this is not a trap by His Majesty and Shengshi Fund? Paralyze them first, and then eliminate them!"
Lin Yingjie was slightly shocked.
"Put away the thoughts you shouldn't have."
Lin Yingxiong said calmly: "Many times, for many things, just follow the steps. If you think more and do more, it is very likely that a good thing will turn into a bad thing."
Lin Yingjie's face looked a little uncertain.
He dared to do this because of Li Tianlan's disappearance.
If Li Tianlan was still here, he would not dare to mention these things. Not to mention how powerful the East Palace is now, the clear support of the Lin clan headquarters is also a huge pressure for him.
They want to help the Eastern Palace stabilize its status and establish a new dynasty.
Lin Yingjie knows this very well.
But the problem now is that Li Tianlan has disappeared.
So is it really necessary to establish a dynasty? In other words, can a dynasty still be established in the current Eastern Palace?
The East Palace without Li Tianlan is indeed just as powerful.
Qin Weibai in the transcendent realm.
Li Xi at the peak of invincibility.
Situ Cangyue, Wei Kunlun...
There are also top masters who are in the thunder realm or even the half-step invincible realm.
But being so powerful is no longer invincible.
Kuangtu Li after his breakthrough.
Wang Shengxiao after recovering from injury.
Even the current Lin clan would bring great pressure to such an Eastern Palace.
Such a dynasty is actually not very convincing.
So if the dynasty cannot be established, why can't it strive for sufficient benefits for its own side?
But if you really follow what the elder brother said...
If all this is a trap...
Lin Yingjie thought silently.
If Li Tianlan is still there and is just hiding, what is the purpose?
Waiting for the major wealthy families to concentrate their efforts and then catch them all in one fell swoop?
But this doesn't make sense...
"Do you really think that His Majesty's disappearance was an illusion?"
Lin Yingjie couldn't help but ask.
Now that Shengshi Fund has the upper hand, there is no problem at all in solving the major wealthy families step by step. Although the time will be extended, it will be more secure. Setting traps for them will only increase the variables. In other words, all this is simply unnecessary.
of.
"I have no idea."
Lin Yingxiong said calmly: "My guess is that the disappearance of His Majesty is true, but the East Palace does not seem to be worried about this. In other words, the East Palace can be sure that His Majesty is still alive, and his condition is not too bad.
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Lin Yingjie's expression changed.
As he said, no matter how injured Li Tianlan is, as long as he is still alive and can show up, this is the biggest shock.
"Do not think too much."
Lin Yingxiong glanced at him: "You have not been as smart as me since you were a child. What you can think of, can't I think of it?"
"What's the meaning?"
Lin Yingjie was startled, and then asked tentatively: "Brother, you mean... you have also thought about what I think about?"
Lin Yingxiong twitched the corner of his mouth and said mockingly: "If I say I haven't thought about it, will you believe it?"
Lin Yingjie remained silent.
"It's normal and human to think about it, but it would be stupid to do it directly."
Lin Yingxiong took out a ticket from the table and pushed it to Lin Yingjie.
Lin Yingjie took a step forward, looked at the ticket, raised his head and looked at Lin Yingxiong, frowning: "What do you mean?"
"Leave the family temporarily."
Lin Yingxiong said calmly: "This is for your own good."
"I haven't done anything yet!"
Lin Yingjie's eyes were a little angry, but this anger was suppressed by the indifference in Lin Yingxiong's eyes.
He lowered his head and looked at the ticket in front of him.
That was a direct ticket to Wangyou Villa.
Lin Yingxiong asked him to return to the Lin clan headquarters.
Is it temporary imprisonment?
Or is it something else?
"You were trying to do something, but I stopped you."
Lin Yingxiong said calmly: "You have been free for too long. I'm afraid you have forgotten where your roots are. You can fight for any benefits and do anything, but the premise is that you don't forget who we are."
He looked at Lin Yingjie and said in a cold voice: "We are the Lin Clan, a branch. Do you think we are the Lin Clan? Have you forgotten the word "branch"? The headquarters has not restricted us. It does not mean that the headquarters does not exist. Now
Don’t you know what the situation is?
The headquarters has officially joined the WTO. Lin Fenglin now represents the will of the Lin clan to block the dark world of Europe. As a branch, why do you think we can bypass the headquarters to fight for our own interests? What does your behavior mean? What do you want?
Have you passed?"
Lin Yingjie's face suddenly turned pale, his lips moved, but he could not speak.
Lin Yingxiong pushed the ticket forward again.
"Go to the headquarters and have a good chat with your cousin. When he thinks you can come back, you can come back."
Lin Yingjie lowered his head and stared blankly at the ticket in front of him. After a long while, he slowly stretched out his hand and picked up the ticket.
Lin Yingxiong said something that is actually quite right.
They are branches after all.
On weekdays, they can maintain the greatest autonomy, but when the headquarters officially joins the WTO, their actions and stances should be highly consistent with the headquarters. Any behavior that bypasses the headquarters can be regarded as betrayal in serious cases, and the consequences will be,
Naturally, the headquarters and major branches jointly targeted it.
He had not accepted the orders from his headquarters for so long that he had gradually forgotten this.
Examples like his are not unique in the long history of the Lin clan. It’s not like there aren’t people from other branches who have grown so big that they forget their own place. However, these people never end well.
"I'll be there."
Lin Yingjie said in a low voice.
Lin Yingxiong is not talking.
"Ask one more question..."
Lin Yingjie hesitated for a moment and suddenly asked: "Do you want me to go back to the headquarters? Is it your intention or my cousin's?"
Their cousin is naturally Lin Fengting.
So whether this ticket comes from a cousin or a real brother has completely different meanings.
"That's what I meant."
Lin Yingxiong said calmly: "But if you continue to toss about it, this will also become my cousin's intention."
This means that my cousin has hinted in this regard before, but has not taken any concrete actions. Does this mean there is still a chance?
Lin Yingjie was silent for a long time, and then slowly said: "I understand, maybe I did not think carefully about some things."
Lin Yingxiong looked at him deeply.
In fact, Lin Yingjie has considered all these things, but he is smarter than his brother and is more aware of his position.
So when the news of Li Tianlan's disappearance was confirmed, his first thought was not to fight for his own interests, but to test the attitude of the Lin clan headquarters.
Lin Fengting didn't give him any attitude.
So he found Lin Fenglin again.
Lin Fenglin expressed that he was not interested in anything here.
He wants to return to the southern hemisphere as soon as possible to raise horses...
He wants to raise horses... raise horses...
Lin Yingxiong sighed, feeling a little tired. With such a virtuous attitude, what else could he say?
This is the attitude given to him by the headquarters.
Unsupportive attitude.
Amidst the subtle sound of the door closing, the cell phone rang.
Lin Yingxiong answered the call without any expression. The voice on the phone made him tense up immediately.
"Accurate news is that His Majesty Li Tianlan has reappeared and is currently in Lin'an."
Lin Yingxiong instinctively sat up straight and narrowed his eyes tightly.
In his eyes, Li Tianlan's appearance was like a key node.
He thought of the Eastern Palace, Central Continent, the Lin Clan, Europe, Star Country, Beihai, Snow Country...
Everything, because of Li Tianlan's appearance, the originally loose structure was suddenly connected.