Chapter 2928: Zhenna's Past, Meeting

"I have no objection to reorganizing the Chamber of Commerce, but regarding reforming the relationship between the Headquarters and the branches, I feel this matter has too great an impact; it is best to consider it thoroughly and cautiously before making a decision."

Saide did not immediately negate Zhenna's idea, but he also expressed his disapproval quite bluntly; the Chamber of Commerce Headquarters and the branches below are certainly not in the relationship of control and subordination that ordinary people imagine.

Strictly speaking, the branches below are more like the private chambers of commerce of the Headquarters' Elders and Councilors, relying on the platform of the Headquarters to form a state of resource optimization and win-win cooperation.

In the early stages of the Ming Shui Chamber of Commerce's expansion, it was just an ordinary small chamber of commerce; how could it have the manpower and material resources to build branches everywhere? In reality, the process was more—

During the development process of that small chamber of commerce called "Ming Shui," it formed alliances with other small chambers of commerce in various places, and then slowly merged to form the current Ming Shui Chamber of Commerce.

In other words, the branches might not have been built by the Headquarters from the start, and from beginning to end, they have only been held in the hands of the founding families of the branches; for the Headquarters to demand power with a single word, how could it be easy!

This is at the level of the local branches; here at the Headquarters, the Elders and Councilors rely on the branches they control to confront the President, or rather, it cannot be called confrontation, but rather that these people who hold power, the Elders and Councilors, instinctively do not want to give up the portion of power they hold.

Don't look at how Zhenna can control the Headquarters now, or even how orders can be fully transmitted to the branches everywhere, but Saide has no doubt that once Zhenna says something about reclaiming branch power, the branches below will likely break away immediately.

A bad decision can determine the prosperity of a chamber of commerce for a hundred years, but a bad decision can just as easily cause a chamber of commerce in its prime to collapse overnight.

Saide did not think Zhenna's idea was wrong; not only was it not wrong, but it was actually very visionary. If the Chamber of Commerce wants to continue its development, it must inevitably touch the interests of the branches below.

For a chamber of commerce or a mining workshop, the profits involved are something we might not be able to earn in many years, so regarding Xia Shao's invitation, Evereska is quite willing!

"Rest assured, before you return, I will handle it well!"

Saide patiently told Zhenna his thoughts, but this could not change Zhenna's determination, only softening her tone slightly, "Saide, I understand what you mean, but now is the best opportunity!"

Saide's words forced Zhenna to restrain her wild thoughts; after calming down, her tone also became somewhat low, "Saide, do you know why I care so much about the Chamber of Commerce?"

That day, Xia Shao's avatar received news of Zhenna's arrival in Evereska; considering the content to be discussed next, Xia Shao decided to go and receive the teleportation in person.

"The Chamber of Commerce is currently in a state of high-speed development; a good project could allow the Headquarters to complete the accumulation of all the branches below over several decades in a single night."

"Then does Lord Xia Shao mean that we Netherese must also undergo Demon Descendant inspections?"

"Where would we get a Void Warehouse? Are you talking about the Tower of Time's Void Warehouse? Didn't you say you didn't think highly of it?"

Thinking of the good project Zhenna mentioned, Saide suddenly realized, "Are you talking about the recently leaked news of integrating Netheril's mining resources to bid for the Grey Peak Mountains development project?"

The first round of dividends from the Grey Peak Mountains mineral development would never fall to Evereska first; although being responsible for the actual development does not necessarily mean gaining much profit, that is relative to a country.

On the way back to Yunfeng Manor, Zhenna keenly noticed the uneasy emotions of the Evereska citizens, so Xia Shao told him about the recent situation, and Zhenna sighed at this:

Zhenna's ambitious appearance made Saide feel a bit dazed; once upon a time, the President with such majesty before him was just a little girl who knew nothing.

"It might or it might not; who can say for sure, and who can take that responsibility?"

Similar rumors have emerged in various countries, and for a time, the entire Northland has a posture of impending war.

Originally unable to even drink a mouthful of soup, now by following behind the Netherese, perhaps there is still a chance to bite off a few pieces of meat!

How to choose is not a difficult decision to make.

But regardless, the pressure is still on; news has already come out from Evereska that they are preparing to launch a nationwide Demon Descendant inspection in Evereska.

"Evereska has many qualified workshops, but this kind of thing doesn't mean you can participate just because you are qualified; you and I both understand this point. Don't those Evereska Elves know?"

"I certainly don't think highly of a Void Warehouse for individual use, but if it is for the Chamber of Commerce, that is a different matter. I have been paying attention to the development of the Tower of Time's Void Warehouse among the Elves recently; although development is limited, there are not a few users, and most importantly—the Tower of Time has already demonstrated a reputation worthy of our trust!"

"I didn't expect the Elves to be so nervous. Does Lord Xia Shao think Demon Descendants will infiltrate Netheril?"

Evereska.

But the timing is wrong; Saide is worried that Zhenna will turn a great thing into a bad one and regret it endlessly later.

"It is best if that is the case, but whether it can be realized depends on all the councilors working together."

"Saide, you will help me, right?"

Xia Shao was not prepared to go deeper into this topic, and the two soon began to chat about the main point of their meeting, "I have already contacted two Evereska mining workshops; one has its own mine on the east side of the Evereska plateau, and the other mainly operates large-scale Magic equipment, which includes the mining field."

Hearing the last sentence, Saide said without hesitation: "I will! But this matter must be cautious, very cautious! The Elders and Councilors inside the Chamber of Commerce and the competitors outside the Chamber of Commerce will not give you a second chance!"

"I understand, I will be cautious. Next, I am going to Evereska; handling those parasites in the south will trouble you, Saide."

"It's more than that!"

Zhenna's eyes were filled with an unusual luster, "You should know about the Elves' Void Warehouse, right? If our Chamber of Commerce also had a Void Warehouse, how much resistance do you think the branches below would still have?"

"I certainly trust the partners Lord Xia Shao chooses, but I am just a bit curious: are those workshops not worried that helping us will instead increase the number of competitors for their own country's workshops?"

"The Chamber of Commerce in my hands is already approaching the Netherese peak, but I want more; I hope it can become the peak of the Northland, and even the peak of the Main Plane."

The recent successful capture of a group of Demon Descendant elements did not dispel the sense of crisis in the upper echelons of the Northland; instead, it intensified the sense of crisis significantly. Many people are spreading rumors that Demon Descendants have already mixed into the high levels of various countries, which forces the Alliance to come forward and respond.

Without waiting for Saide to answer, Zhenna said to herself: "When I first started to remember things, my father took me by his side to teach me arithmetic. From childhood to adulthood, the thing I came into contact with most was everything about the Chamber of Commerce, until I came into contact with Magic."

"Magic makes me feel refreshed, but running the Chamber of Commerce also makes me feel happy. Most importantly, it was that sentence my father said before he passed away—I am a born Merchant, and I will definitely be able to take the Ming Shui Chamber of Commerce to the very peak of Netheril."

"It is too radical, and for a chamber of commerce to build its most important warehouse in someone else's hands, isn't that equivalent to working for someone else? I'm afraid the Elders and Councilors will not agree!"