289: Newspapers appeared and times began to change.
News of Zuo Chongming's return spread quickly through word of mouth among players.
In just a few hours, it has reached the ears of many caring people.
Everyone who received this news changed their expressions and couldn't believe it.
The appearance of Yunhai Sword Ruins is not a secret. Zuo Chongming went to join in the fun, and they had already found out about it.
According to the information they inquired about, each time the Yunhai Sword Ruins appeared, it would last for about one or two months.
This is a rare and big opportunity, and the participants are reluctant to come out until the last moment.
How many days has Zuo Chongming been here?
Is he afraid he has a brain convulsion?
When they found out the details, they were immediately dumbfounded.
Who would have thought that this bitch Zuo Chongming... would directly destroy the secret realm and move out the three sword peaks.
This is ridiculous, is it something that humans can do?
After so many years of living, this is the first time they have seen such an operation.
Zuo Chongming's move is truly unparalleled in ancient and modern times. Even if you look through history books, you can't find another person.
Shocked by this man's generosity, their hearts couldn't help but tremble, and they finished in a hurry, fearing that they would be caught in the pigtails.
"boom!!"
Ouyang Yu smashed the table with a slap, his teeth itching with anger: "This guy, what's going on with this guy? Why doesn't he follow common sense..."
The timing of Zuo Chongming's return was such a coincidence.
Because Ouyang Yu, through Umbrella's matchmaking, had just come into contact with Hentian Sect and was in the bargaining stage.
Zuo Chongming's return at this juncture directly disrupted Ouyang Yu's overall plan, which was equivalent to putting her on the fire.
As for the reason, it's actually very simple.
Ouyang Yu has already convinced external forces such as Litian Sword Sect and Huanyue Sect. As long as he convinces Hatian Sect again, he can start the plan to transfer Congyun Mansion.
Now that Zuo Chongming comes back, she must be careful and do things secretly.
Naturally, her negotiations with Hentian Sect will continue to be delayed.
But the crux of the problem is that she can't afford it.
Foreign forces such as the Litian Sword Sect and the Huanyue Sect lost all their money due to Zuo Chongming's trap, and the economic pressure could overwhelm them at any time.
Every day they delay, the closer they are to collapse.
Once they collapse, the power of Ouyang Yu and the Liansheng Sect alone will not be enough to control the entire Congyun Mansion, let alone stand on its own.
Ouyang Yu smiled bitterly: "Father, do you think this is God's will?"
Old man Tianji calmly analyzed: "Zuo Chongming has studied the book of escape, maybe he has calculated something, or it may be a simple coincidence."
"But, isn't this too coincidental?"
Ouyang Yu opened his mouth, his face full of sorrow.
Old Man Tianji advised: "Since it has happened, don't get too entangled. The moment is to find a way to solve the problem."
"It's not difficult to solve."
Ouyang Yu pondered: "Some time ago, someone deliberately contacted the Liansheng Sect and sent a lot of things. It seemed that they wanted us to become stronger."
Old Man Tianji said: "Probably because of Ji Changyun's reputation, some people think that the Liansheng Sect can deal with Zuo Chongming or contain him."
Ouyang Yu nodded and asked him casually: "Who does father think he might be?"
"The devil knows."
Old Man Tianji sneered: "Zuo Chongming, this kid is so fierce and domineering. There is no one he dares to offend. There are too many people who wish he were dead."
"The sects and aristocratic families in various counties in Jinyun Prefecture, the barbarians and demons in the southern wilderness, the large and small forces in Xiyun Prefecture, and even the imperial court..."
After counting on his fingers, Old Man Tianji had to sigh that it was truly a blessing from God that Zuo Chongming could survive until now.
If others offend someone, they will be chased forever and barely survive. Zuo Chongming offends them all at once, but he is still alive and well.
Based on this alone, Old Man Tianji sincerely admires him.
Tuk, Tuk Tuk~!
Ouyang Yu tapped the handrail with her fingertips and said in deep thought: "I can take these things and relieve the pressure on the Huanyue Sect and buy time for us to convince the Hattian Sect."
Old Man Tianji reminded her: "You'd better find a reason not to appear in front of Zuo Chongming for the time being, otherwise with that kid's insight..."
Ouyang Yu gritted his teeth and cursed bitterly: "I know now is not the time to fall out. One day I will make him pay the price."
When she said this, something suddenly came to her mind.
Not long ago, when she deliberately approached Nan Yuyan, she accidentally met the young monk Huihai and Xiaojiu.
At that time, Ouyang Yushun asked: "If you have a bloody feud with a man, how can you get the most satisfying revenge?"
Before Nan Yuyan could speak, Xiaojiu gave her answer: "Get married to him, get married, and give him ten children..."
"call……"
Ouyang Yu came to his senses, shook his head vigorously, and muttered vaguely: "Ten births? Is this a pig?"
Old man Tianji was confused: "What?"
"nothing."
Ouyang Yu was stunned for a moment, then he coughed twice and ignored the topic.
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The flying boat flew across the sky and flew toward Xiyun Mansion in a mighty manner.
Zuo Chongming closed his eyes and asked: "Qi Hao, has anything happened during this time?"
Qi Hao had already suspected something, so he stepped forward to report: "Because the war has become more and more anxious, many low-level warriors have gone here."
"Coupled with the establishment of a branch of the Mercenary Guild, many people simply live here, and the number of people taking airships has been greatly reduced."
"As for local forces, although we have deliberately slowed down their industrial development speed, their foundation is here, their foundation is still very strong, and they can withstand it for the time being."
"The external forces of Litian Sword Sect are in a different situation. They have no basic connections and no stable income channels."
"In addition, they still have to spend money to rebuild the mountain gate. Some time ago, they spent their old money to buy a flying boat. Now they are almost reaching their limit."
Zuo Chongming nodded and asked curiously: "Is there anyone here to admit your mistake?"
Qi Hao replied with admiration: "Yes, but they are all small and medium-sized forces, mostly dominated by aristocratic families, and there are only a few sects."
"Just as the Marquis expected, no one in Xiyun Mansion dares to accept their things. They can only sell them to us at a low price after going around."
"The sect will not bow its head?"
Zuo Chongming narrowed his eyes to hide the coldness in his eyes: "Since their bones are hard and they can't lower their heads, then don't lower your heads and just kneel down."
"Jian Hui, go back and open branches in various counties to further dilute Feizhou's passenger flow. I want to see how long they can last."
"yes."
Li Jianhui's heart trembled and he answered.
The flying boat was sold by Zuo Chongming, and he was the one who proposed the financial path. All forces entered the game voluntarily, and they even wanted to steal the route even if they were at odds with each other...
But in the end, Zuo Chongming turned a huge profit path into a fatal trap with just one word.
Because the investment costs are too high, various forces can't help but get stuck in it, unable to extricate themselves, and even push themselves to a dead end.
This is the real way to conquer the enemy without fighting.
Without a single blow, these forces that had been inherited for hundreds or even thousands of years were forced to the point where they were heavily in debt, unable to make ends meet, and were on the verge of collapse.
These methods are horrifying to think about.
Zuo Chongming's thoughts turned around and he asked again: "Has there been any unusual changes in the Liansheng Sect recently?"
Qi Hao frowned and said, "Back to Lord Marquis, they seem to have moved somewhere. Recently, there has been a lot of relevant news coming from Cong Yun Mansion."
"By the way, the spies we have placed in various forces have reported that many external forces, led by the Litian Sword Sect, are a little uneasy."
Zuo Chongming was clear in his mind and said humbly: "Let them continue to investigate, but their own safety is the first priority, and they must not reveal their identity. In addition, they will be rewarded heavily."
"yes."
Qi Hao agreed and said proactively: "Master Hou, a business called 'media' has emerged in the market. They print and sell newspapers every other month."
"This thing called a newspaper will list everything that happened in Xiyun Mansion in the past month, as well as various measures."
"It is precisely because of the appearance of this thing that the ranking list compiled by Daochang Chen became widely known and attracted the attention of a large number of warriors..."
The corners of Zuo Chongming's lips curled up with a smile: "Oh? Interesting."
He had expected this. After all, the reality where the player is located is extremely technologically advanced.
Although most people play games for fun, the fun is not limited to killing and killing, so it is only a matter of time before a hundred flowers bloom...
Newspapers are just the beginning. I believe that more weird things will appear soon.
For example, the extraction of sea salt, the tempering of glass, the emergence of soap, high heels, cosmetics...
Qi Hao added: "Also, Mr. Lu sent many drawings of farm tools, claiming that they were presented by the First Miss Xiangming."
Zuo Chongming frowned and asked doubtfully: "Farm tools? What are you sending them here for? Just make them if they are useful."
Qi Hao smiled bitterly: "Well, they are all large agricultural tools, which are expensive to make and cannot be used by ordinary farmers, but these things are easy to use..."
"What does Lu Weiguang mean?" Zuo Chongming asked thoughtfully.
Qi Hao said: "He wants to ask the Marquis to order another farm tool factory to cast a batch of large farm tools and rent them to tenants at low prices, which will benefit people's livelihood."
Zuo Chongming snorted and curled his lips: "He thinks too simply."
"ah?"
Qi Hao and others were puzzled.
Is this really difficult for Zuo Chongming? It’s just a matter of one sentence, right?
"You need to know."
Zuo Chongming sighed: "The land of the tenants is not their own, but rented from the landlords and squires. The better the harvest of the tenants, the harder the squire will squeeze it. In the end, it is only the squire who gets fat, and the people are still struggling to meet the food and clothing line."
Li Jianhui made a suggestion: "Then, how about renting it to a squire? The squire can't cheat himself, right?"
"It makes no sense, but..."
Zuo Chongming shook his head and sneered: "As long as the aristocratic sect collapses, there will be only miscellaneous fish left in the pond of Xiyun Mansion, which can be eaten at any time."
Xiyun Mansion is his fiefdom, and he is the largest landowner.
As long as the sectarian family is crushed to death, the landlords and gentry will not have anything to worry about.
Once these unsightly things are cleared away, no matter what Zuo Chongming wants to do, it will be smooth sailing and there will be no obstacles.