Chapter 512: A War Without Gunsmoke

"What about today's?"

"Is there one today?"

Feng Sanniang discovered that Xie Chan had indeed been acting a bit obsessed lately.

Every day upon waking, she would ask if there was a letter from Prefect Liu...

It had reached the point where she was neglecting her food and tea.

This made Feng Sanniang feel both happy and surprised. What kind of magic had this brat used to make Xie Chan so infatuated?

Her own son was actually a master at wooing women!

"Hurry up, I'm asking you, is there one!"

She shook her head and turned back to glare fiercely at Liu Dahao.

Liu Dahao chuckled: "Yes, yes, yes!"

Xie Chan snatched it away.

She dove back under the covers.

"Why do you want to harm me?"

"Huh?"

Xie Chan was stunned for a moment.

How had she harmed him?

"Harm me into missing you so much every day..."

"Oh my, how embarrassing!"

"You're hateful!"

Three days later.

Liu Zheng finally arrived at Longqi Gorge amidst the gaze of the masses.

Almost everyone in Longyan was watching now.

By the time his few ships neared the scene, the onlookers were already packed in layer upon layer.

"Is that Prefect Liu?"

"So young?"

"Wow, he is Prefect Liu, look Father, look Father!"

When Liu Zheng appeared at the bow of the ship, it immediately sparked a heated discussion throughout the crowd. No matter who they were, they were all excitedly watching this young Prefect who had shaken Longyan with his reputation.

"Young Master's reputation is truly great, look, look, there's a woman over there winking at you!"

Jiang Xuan laughed out loud beside him.

Liu Zheng was left between laughter and tears, glaring at him: "According to the Scout's report, today is when Xie Ling will launch his major offensive; don't you dare drop the ball at a critical moment!"

Jiang Xuan vowed solemnly: "Young Master, rest assured, we have been preparing for this tough battle for a long time!"

Liu Zheng looked at the bustling, chaotic scene at Longqi Gorge, a sharp glint flashing deep in his eyes.

The decisive battle.

It was finally about to begin.

"Prefect Liu, you've finally arrived!"

At this moment, the Prince of Yong came up to greet him with his group of people.

Seeing the Prince of Yong again, Liu Zheng was also genuinely happy from the heart, laughing: "Sorry to trouble the Prince of Yong..."

The Prince of Yong winked at him and laughed: "It's just a matter at my own doorstep, no trouble at all, but this Blockage of the Ship, the imperial court..."

As he said this, he gestured with his chin toward behind him.

Liu Zheng looked over in surprise.

Sure enough.

A middle-aged man was walking over slowly, surrounded by his entourage. As soon as he saw Liu Zheng, he sneered coldly: "People say that Prefect Liu of Liangzhou has a massive ego wherever he goes, even demanding that others welcome him with the ceremonial guard of a Feudatory King. Before, I, Dong, thought it was an exaggeration, but seeing it today, it seems the rumors don't even capture one ten-thousandth of the reality!"

As soon as these words were spoken, the expressions of many people around Liu Zheng changed.

Especially Jiang Xuan, who looked over with a face full of killing intent.

Liu Zheng also frowned.

Looking at the official robes of this insolent fellow, he knew he was a fourth-rank official. Thinking of the current scene, Liu Zheng immediately understood.

Minister of Works?

He chuckled and cupped his hands in a subordinate's salute: "Prefect Liu greets Lord Dong!"

Dong Feng mocked him intentionally: "Oh, I wouldn't dare, I wouldn't dare. Prefect Liu is the one who has the final say here in Yongliang, how would I, Dong, dare to accept such a grand salute? I wouldn't dare, I wouldn't dare!"

Saying this.

He also began to bow back to Liu Zheng.

A sharp glint flashed in Liu Zheng's eyes.

Is this going to be endless?

Yangzhou.

On this day, just as the sky was brightening.

Xie Ling appeared in this large residence.

The wealthy merchants who followed him had already gathered here.

Xie Ling looked around, his expression indignant: "Gentlemen, today is the day we launch our all-out attack on Yintan City! We have waited a long time for this!"

"Previously, everything was ready, we only lacked the east wind!"

"And today..."

He gave a cold laugh: "The east wind has arrived!"

"We, this time, have no chance of failure!"

"This time, we are burning our bridges!"

"All the wealthy landowners and heads of the Chamber of Commerce present, all your gold and silver are gathered here!"

"Therefore..."

He paused for a moment.

"Begin!"

"Let Yintan City feel the fear!"

The group of people were all stirred to a fever pitch by Xie Ling's impassioned speech.

"Yes!"

"We swear to follow His Highness to the death!"

"Set off!"

Xie Ling waved his hand.

Horse Carriage after Horse Carriage of gold and silver finally began to head toward Yintan City.

A flash of crazy brilliance crossed the depths of Xie Ling's eyes.

A last stand.

This time, it was his last stand!

This time, he could only win, not lose!

That day.

A large amount of capital flowed into Yinzhou City, causing that group of people addicted to currency speculation every day to be shocked.

Is this going to be a big move?

The biggest difference between this and the stock markets of later generations is that the transactions here are real and tangible. Money is handed over with one hand, and goods with the other. The process will not escape anyone's notice.

When Xie Ling and his group arrived at the trading market.

The first task was ready to be carried out.

Smash!

These wealthy and influential southern Chambers of Commerce began to dump the Yinzhou Coin they had been hoarding in their hands for some time. The retail investors were all stunned. They did not expect these people to be so direct, so overbearing, and so disregardful of the rules and logic upon arrival.

The entire market instantly fell into chaos.

Supply exceeding demand was the catalyst for the Yinzhou Coin's plunge. This was simply a market law. Xie Ling's side not only used real gold and silver to forcefully smash the price of the Yinzhou Coin down, but also incited market chaos.

Those who bought long were wailing everywhere.

Those who bought short began to get excited.

Those watching the spectacle, ready to enter the market at any time, were likewise relishing the scene.

A massive financial war, a tug-of-war, was about to unfold.

Yintan City.

Qingyang Shuo and Zheng Yue Ru had also been waiting for this moment for a long time.

"Sir, they have started!"

"The Yinzhou Coin has already fallen to seven gold..."

"Six and a half gold..."

"Six gold!"

"Five and a half gold!"

A message arrived every few moments.

The market had a new price trend every few moments.

Qingyang Shuo listened quietly.

He knew what kind of danger Yintan City was facing this time.

One careless move, and everything would collapse.

But he was still waiting.

Because he understood that the more it was a time like this, the more he had to remain calm.

This was a war without smoke.

This war would determine the future landscape of Liangzhou and its status within the Longyan Dynasty.

Caution.

He needed to be even more cautious.

Therefore.

When Zheng Yue Ru and the others all began to burn with anxiety, he still quietly watched the chessboard in front of him.

"Sir..."

Qingyang Shuo shook his head: "The young master gave instructions: on the first day, let them fall into madness first."

"Ah?"

Zheng Yue Ru's expression changed drastically: "But..."