In the city of Hopeland, the Helis family is located in the wealthy area on the west side. This was the place where nobles lived in the early years. Later, after the independence of the Commercial Alliance, it became a gathering place for the rich from the big chamber of commerce.
The Carites Chamber of Commerce was located on the north side of the central part of the city. Because it was a new start-up, there was not much vacant land on the west side, so Angus simply bought a large piece of land on the north side of the central part.
Serves as the headquarters of the Chamber of Commerce.
The Nissos family is in the east. Although this is not a wealthy area, it has a different meaning to the family, because the ancestor of the Nissos family was a fruit seller, and he bought it here when he first settled in Hopeland.
They bought the first house, and later the Nisos family did not move away even when they became prosperous.
The current distribution of the situation in the city is that there are three families on the west side, Anemii, Helis, and Tisiphone, the Carites family in the middle, and the Nissus family on the east side.
The city gates and walls in the west, north and east directions have been closed by Anemii, Tisiphone and Nissos, while Helis and Carites are trapped in the city.
My home is relatively close to the other two, so the situation is particularly critical.
The streets that used to be spacious and tidy have now completely changed. There are scattered debris everywhere on the blue slate tiles. Wooden boxes and fences have been erected and placed in the middle of the street, blocking the space for traffic. People stand on both sides of the street.
Facing the crowd, they held torches, wore armor, and held weapons, confronting each other.
The faces under the firelight were so familiar. They were both employees of the big chamber of commerce. They were so close that they often bumped into each other. Maybe they had drank together in the tavern two days ago, chatted and exchanged ideas.
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If it hadn't been for this sudden accident, no one would have thought that they would be fighting each other tonight. I'm afraid only they themselves know the complicated feelings in this.
The remuneration of large chambers of commerce is much higher than that of small chambers of commerce outside. In addition, there are many benefits and relatively stable, so over time, generations will basically work for them. For example, after a grandfather retires, his son will be hired, and when his son is old, his grandson will be hired. Some positions have even been formed.
Hereditary.
For example, the gardeners of the Anemii family have been gardeners for the Anemii family for three generations. They have been interacting with other members of the Chamber of Commerce since they were young, and their grandparents and fathers all worked in the Chamber of Commerce and are very familiar with each other.
In this era, the accumulation and inheritance of experience are very important. From father to son, and from son to grandson, a craft passed down will definitely be much better than those who change careers midway. Therefore, these old employees and backbones are also the backbone of the large chamber of commerce.
The trusted confidant of past family heads.
The Great Chamber of Commerce is no longer limited to a money-making organization, it is an interest group. This is why these employees are so loyal. Even if they pick up a knife to fight, they will not reject it, because their own interests are closely related to the Chamber of Commerce.
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Destroying someone's wealth is like killing one's parents, not to mention smashing dishes and destroying a family.
But after all, the people on both sides of the confrontation all know each other. Given the inertia of the past, it is still a bit difficult to suddenly ask them to fight for life and death.
The brazier set up with wooden poles was burning very brightly, and from time to time the sound of sparks exploding could be heard. The two parties questioned and yelled at each other.
Quite a few people from the Tisiphone family went to the city gate and wall on the north side, so most of the people who confronted the Helis family on the west side were members of the Anemii family. In fact, the employees at the bottom were also a little confused. Why did they suddenly confront the Helis family?
The other party started fighting.
It can be said that the Helis family is trying to protect themselves, while Anemii is quite confused.
At this time, several messengers rode through the crowd and walked to the intersection of the confrontation. Each of these messengers wore the micro-insignia of three families and was composed of three families. They held written notices in their hands, and then they read loudly:
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[Residents of Hopeland, the General Guild of the Verga Business Alliance has sent instructions. The Helis family and the Carites Chamber of Commerce colluded to cause rebellion in the West Wind, intending to rebel.
The Tisiphone Chamber of Commerce, the Anemii Chamber of Commerce, and the Nissos Chamber of Commerce are now granted the right to carry out special operations to assist the Hopland branch in arresting the traitors of the Helis and Carites families.
However, since most of the employees of the two chambers of commerce do not know this, we hereby declare that those who lay down their weapons and do not join in the evil will have their sins forgiven, their families saved, and the past will not be held accountable.
If you are still stubborn and continue to resist, you will be killed without mercy!
The loud voice carried far into the night, and everything was quiet. After the reading was finished, the sound of small discussions slowly resumed.
"Let me tell you, there is indeed something wrong with them, otherwise why would Lord Noyes wake us up suddenly?" said one of Anemii's guards.
"I really don't know what the Helis family is thinking, actually colluding with the rebels in the north. Have they forgotten that even to this day, Verga is still a nominal vassal state of West Wind?"
"Who knows, I just want to finish it quickly and go home to sleep. It's too cold at night."
"Well, I don't know if the Chamber of Commerce will pay more if I stand with a gun all night this time. My wife has given birth to another child."
"You are quite fierce. This is your third one, right?"
"Of course, I'm super fierce."
After hearing this, everyone in the Anemii family felt relieved and even had the time to start chatting. In their opinion, the Alliance General Guild had given the order, and there were three joint actions. If the reputation of justice was suppressed, it would be a matter of time before the other side surrendered.
It's over.
As expected, everyone in the Helis family on the opposite side began to waver. After all, treason was too heavy a matter for ordinary people to bear. Even the way they looked at the opposite side was not as fearless as before.
And some people in the Anemii family also began to persuade them to surrender.
"George, don't just stand there stupidly. Come here quickly. I'll tell the manager about your situation and make sure you're fine. You still owe me money. If it's gone, who should I go to to collect the debt?"
"Yes, George, come here quickly. Don't think about your mother and sister. They rely on you to support the family. What will they do if you are gone? I still want to be your brother-in-law."
A young man with a bow from the Helis family stood under the brazier, hesitating a little. The people next to him looked at it and wanted to say something, but after thinking about it, he sighed and said nothing. He couldn't protect himself, so what qualifications did he have?
When trying to persuade the people next to you, aren’t they themselves hesitating?
If the Helis family is really finished, who is not worried about where they will go from now on, and who doesn't want to live.
George turned his back and leaned under the big wooden box, his emotions tumbling in his heart. His grandfather was an old employee of the Helis family. His father went out to fool around when he was young and did not work in the chamber of commerce. He later got married and had children.
, it didn’t stop until he died on the street a few years ago because he was drunk and had a fight with others.
Last year, before his death, his grandfather asked the butler to let him take over his position and work in the Chamber of Commerce. Remembering his old friendship, the butler agreed, and he lived a better life than his peers. This made him very sad.
Gratitude and pride.
After joining the Chamber of Commerce, the housekeeper took good care of him. He was lucky enough to meet Miss Melu once. The lady praised him for his good bow and arrow, which made him excited and proud for a long time. But now she said that he would be a traitor and leave the Helis family.
I really can't get over that hurdle.
Just as he was hesitating with his eyes closed, a rush of horse hooves sounded from the other side of the street. It was also a small group of horse messengers. They had micro-seals of night flowers and camellias on their chests. They held up the documents in their hands, with black pen on them.
The announcement was clearly written, and there was a bright red seal underneath.
[The people of the Verga Alliance are now at a critical stage. Tisiphone, Anemii, and Nissos, the three chambers of commerce, have colluded with the Verdant Empire, intending to use Hopeland as a springboard to lure the imperial army to invade and destroy them.
Snow Flower Seven Kingdoms.
In order to break this evil and crazy conspiracy, please ask the people of the seven kingdoms in the city to help us Helis and Carites to eliminate evil and defeat these evil people who have closed the city and rebellious.
Following the ancient covenant between the seven nations, long live the Xuehua Alliance!