Chapter 215: Developing Power

With the help of this incalculable amount of grain, the disaster victims in the North would not just survive for a year.

He estimated that holding out for two or three years would be no problem at all.

As for the grain merchants, it goes without saying that they would naturally make a fortune.

Therefore, apart from Zhu Gaoxu suffering a loss, everyone else was extremely satisfied.

Thinking this, everyone's expression became excited.

They all knew this was a good job.

Now that they knew the news ahead of others, as long as they prepared early, they would naturally earn more than the others.

Thinking this, everyone suppressed their excitement and looked at Zhu Gaoxu, waiting for him to say the next thing.

Although they knew the possibility was slim, they were still full of expectation that Zhu Gaoxu's next matter would be just as explosive.

But unfortunately, Zhu Gaoxu did not drop any more benefits this time.

He spoke to the crowd: "With so many disaster victims inside and outside the city, they not only have no place to live but not even a mouthful of food. This Prince truly cannot bear to watch it, and I hope you all will lend a hand to help and sponsor some grain."

If Zhu Gaoxu hadn't just spoken about the first matter, the group had actually already decided to bring out some grain.

They were all well-known wealthy families in the city; bringing out that bit of grain was no pressure at all.

But after Zhu Gaoxu's words just now, everyone knew that grain was now more expensive than life itself!

This made everyone feel somewhat reluctant for a moment.

Such is human nature.

The previous grain was valuable if you said it was valuable, as it was indeed much higher than the usual grain price.

But it wasn't valuable if you said it wasn't, as it couldn't be turned into cash.

But now it was different; it was not only more valuable but could also be turned into cash, so how could they be willing to give the grain away?

But not giving it was certainly not an option.

Uncomfortable as they were, reluctant as they were.

This face of Zhu Gaoxu's had to be given.

And they had to give even more than before!

Zhu Gaoxu giving them this news meant the value was not just a matter of some grain.

With this time, they could earn who knows how much more money.

If they didn't give Zhu Gaoxu face this time, then clearly they probably wouldn't be able to earn this money either.

Coupled with factors like Zhu Gaoxu's status, these few had to suffer a major bloodletting this time.

Thinking this, everyone stood up and expressed one after another that there was no problem.

Seeing this, Zhu Gaoxu smiled and continued: "Then I will trouble you all. Please have the grain delivered to the headquarters of the Red Rainbow Hall; let the people of the Red Rainbow Hall handle such trivial matters."

Hearing Zhu Gaoxu's words, everyone nodded without objection.

They all knew now that the Red Rainbow Hall was a gang under Zhu Gaoxu, and since Zhu Gaoxu wanted to use this opportunity to build prestige in Huangshan Town, they were also willing to sell this small favor to Zhu Gaoxu.

Seeing that the main business was finished, Zhu Gaoxu chatted about some domestic matters with the group and then yawned.

Seeing this, the group also tactfully offered their farewells.

At this moment, only Niu Jiang and Zhu Gaoxu remained.

Just as Niu Jiang was also about to withdraw, Zhu Gaoxu called out to stop him.

"Magistrate Niu, stay a moment."

Niu Jiang looked at Zhu Gaoxu with some confusion, not knowing what Zhu Gaoxu meant.

However, he obediently stayed behind and walked to Zhu Gaoxu's side.

At this time, Zhu Gaoxu also spoke: "This Prince will first congratulate Magistrate Niu. With the support of these wealthy merchants, this Huangshan Town will surely be the first town in the North to stop the losses. I will certainly report this to Grandfather."

Hearing Zhu Gaoxu's words, Niu Jiang was so excited that he knelt down to Zhu Gaoxu on the spot.

Zhu Gaoxu's words were too obvious; as an old hand in the officialdom for many years, how could he not understand?

This meant that Zhu Gaoxu had accepted him; he was now a person on the big ship of the Zhu Di faction.

Seeing this, Zhu Gaoxu smiled faintly and reached out a hand to gesture for Niu Jiang to rise.

After Niu Jiang stood up, Zhu Gaoxu continued: "You know that I came this time with a tight schedule and a heavy task; what I need most is someone like you who can get things done to share my burdens."

As soon as Zhu Gaoxu's voice fell, Niu Jiang immediately understood his meaning.

It was very simple: Zhu Gaoxu meant for Niu Jiang to contact more officials in the various prefectures of the North to see who was willing to join Zhu Gaoxu's faction.

Zhu Gaoxu had actually long had the idea of developing his own power.

Although he was currently using his father's name.

And the ship everyone was on was Zhu Di's big ship.

But anyone with eyes could see that Zhu Gaoxu was the core of it all.

What Lao Zhu truly valued was still Zhu Gaoxu.

Most importantly, all these people were contacted by Zhu Gaoxu, and future communication would naturally be handled by Zhu Gaoxu as well.

So, no matter whose ship these people were on in the open, at the end of the day, they were still Zhu Gaoxu's own people.

Considering this, it was not that he didn't trust his father.

But being in the royal family, one naturally had to leave a backup plan.

Understanding Zhu Gaoxu's meaning, Niu Jiang didn't waste words; he greeted Zhu Gaoxu and left to handle it.

Seeing this, Zhu Gaoxu nodded with satisfaction.

Leaving Jingcheng and returning to the North gave Zhu Gaoxu the feeling of a trapped bird released from its cage.

At the same time, he also officially began his layout.

He wanted to develop his own power and, at the same time, become a master player in this game of chess!