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 horse-drawn 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 the gates of each market have not yet been closed, due to the heavy rain, the people all stayed at home and did not want to go out for anything, and there was silence. The servants yawned and fell asleep in the gatehouse of the market, forcing themselves to I gathered my energy and waited for the street cleaning drum to sound, then closed the door, completed 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 they are all 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 public security situation is extremely bad. However, most of the merchants here are the purchasers of the major stores in the East Market. They are the source of the prosperity of the East Market. They have deep connections with the nobles and nobles of the major aristocratic families. If you want to take a severe crackdown, you can It can't be done, which makes Wannian County 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 Dongshi is a mess. Although the daily transaction volume has not decreased, they 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 has the patience to go out in this damn weather? Even if you stay in the house, your clothes and bedding are so damp that you can squeeze out water...
As the sky darkened, some people went out in Anyifang, sneaking past in twos and threes on the street, and then gathered in a tall mansion at the east end of Fangshi.
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. He was wearing a Sichuan 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 is going on, right?"
There was a bit of chaos down there, with everyone whispering to each other.
Then a middle-aged man in green cloth clothes who looked very shrewd asked: "I understand, I understand... but what exactly are the regulations? I hope Brother Hu can enlighten me."
The muscular man nodded slightly.
This person's name is Hu Chong, who is from Guanzhong, but he has extensive connections in the Jiangnan area. He mainly supplies the Changsun family's silk and satin shop. Although the Changsun family's main industry is the iron factory, they are actually involved in all walks of life, and with their The name of the eldest son's family can be said to be a source of great wealth.
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 control 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, and all aspects have been suppressed. Among them, the most important iron factory was killed by the Fang family. With such pressure, it is natural that the business of the silk and satin 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 word of it.”
"What did Shopkeeper Hu say? Since we are here, we naturally take Shopkeeper Hu's lead as an example, but if we have orders, we will do our best to carry them out."
"That's right, 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 has laid down the regulations. We must 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 can flatter and flatter you with his clever words.
, but no one dares to touch him easily..."
Hu Chong looked at the people in the hall, all of whom were disciples of various powerful families, and continued: "But if this person is not removed, 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 office as Jing Zhaoyin, the atmosphere in Guanzhong has changed drastically, especially in the city of Chang'an. There are countless strict rules and regulations, and the smog in the market has disappeared. Who dares to challenge Fang Jun's authority? It's not that there are none, but there are countless
Everyone knows the miserable fate of those few.
And since the establishment of the "Urban Management Bureau", the east and west cities have been shackled with iron chains. These businessmen who used to be like a fish in water are struggling. The rules of the "Urban Management Bureau" are so dense that anyone who violates them will be a
Word - punishment!
Punished to death!
Which merchant from the east and west cities hates Fang Jun to the point of gnashing his teeth, but is unable to do anything about it?
Someone in the hall gritted his teeth and said, "Shopkeeper Hu, there is no need to say this. Everyone here is eager 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...
Do these bastards need to keep saying that I am the leader? Don’t think that you don’t know what you bastards are thinking. If the thing is done, naturally everyone will be happy to reap the benefits. If it doesn’t work, then all the responsibilities will 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, I have 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 kerosene..."
Hu Chong stood up, made an upward gesture with his hands, and looked excited: "It burned with a 'bang' sound! By that time, not to mention Fang Jun, even his father Fang Xuanling will have to be affected by this raging fire.
Burned with rage!"
His words were very inciting, and combined with his actions, they obviously set the blood of everyone present on fire! It seems that a bright future is in front of us. As long as everyone works together, Fang Jun will be dismissed from office tomorrow morning, and he will be dejected.
Leave Jing Zhaoyin's position.
But after all, not everyone can be easily aroused. Someone asked coldly: "It's easy for Shopkeeper Hu to say it, but if Fang Jun is angered, how will it end? Don't forget how the Yuan family was wiped out.