Chapter 141

Jiang Jinshi was a little helpless. It turned out that Xiao Chunqiu didn't think about seizing Licheng at all; he only had the matter of selling salt to make money in his eyes.

"I started a Chamber of Commerce. You can let Lan Hama join it. You can still sell salt to make money, and you can make even more."

Speaking of this, Xiao Chunqiu became energetic and hurriedly asked: "What is this Chamber of Commerce? Big Boss Jiang, tell me about it."

Previously, they only talked about the governance of the city, and Jiang Jinshi really didn't talk about the Chamber of Commerce. However, since Xiao Chunqiu was interested, let his brother join it. As for him, he still had to help manage Licheng.

After hearing this, Xiao Chunqiu didn't hesitate and immediately expressed that he would follow Jiang Jinshi's lead.

In fact, when Jiang Jinshi asked that question, he already knew in his heart that if he didn't agree to Big Boss Jiang, the other party would probably use force next.

The two didn't have any friendship to speak of before, just a relationship of cooperating to make silver, and what's more, Jiang Jinshi was in a dominant position.

Since that was the case, why should he resist?

In his view, the Governor of Guangwu Jun was not elegant, and the Da Qian Dynasty had also abandoned Northern Xinjiang. Although there were the Prince of Zhenbei and the Crown Prince guarding, the Xiongnu side had not yet been resolved, and the outcome was currently unknown. It was better to follow Jiang Jinshi and fish for a sum first.

If the Crown Prince could really repel the Xiongnu and unify Northern Xinjiang, then Yangguangzhai would definitely be liquidated. He would just take the silver he earned and take Lan Hama to run away to Luoyang or Jiangnan and other places.

After figuring out these problems, Xiao Chunqiu naturally had no reason to refuse Jiang Jinshi, but what he didn't know was that Jiang Jinshi wouldn't believe him just because of a few words.

"Since that's the case, then Yangguangzhai welcomes County Magistrate Xiao's joining!"

Jiang Jinshi laughed loudly, patted Xiao Chunqiu on the shoulder while speaking, and at the same time silently recited in his heart, Soul of Guan Yunchang, fuse!

【Fusion failed!】

Hearing the system's prompt, Jiang Jinshi silently withdrew his palm. This result could be said to be completely within his expectations.

After all, the two relied entirely on interests to maintain this relationship before, and the other party was a smart person, so how could he simply be loyal to himself.

It was just that if this was the case, the power given to the other party could not be like Feng Chunsheng's, and it had to be restricted in many places.

Jiang Jinshi believed that even if he didn't let Xiao Chunqiu be the County Magistrate at this moment, the other party would agree without hesitation.

It was a pity that he had too few scholars under his command, and even fewer with the ability to govern a city, so let Xiao Chunqiu hold on for now!

And precisely because the other party was a smart person, he wouldn't do anything while Northern Xinjiang was not yet stable, and instead would work diligently for himself.

Xiao Chunqiu indeed thought so. Since he had temporarily joined Yangguangzhai, he must perform well during this period, and everything he did must be thought from the perspective of Yangguangzhai.

Xiao Chunqiu immediately said: "Then should those families in the city also be included in the Xinyue Chamber of Commerce?"

Jiang Jinshi thought for a moment. The plan of the Xinyue Chamber of Commerce was to develop multiple fields, and naturally, the more people under his command, the better. Moreover, these families had mature business routes and relationship networks, so he thought they should be useful.

"Naturally, it's just that I don't know how they will decide!"

"Shall I arrange for them to come and talk to you, Big Boss?" Xiao Chunqiu knew his position at this moment very well and must not help Jiang Jinshi make decisions.

Jiang Jinshi didn't hesitate and immediately nodded and asked: "Okay! Is noon okay?"

"Good! I'll arrange it."

The following things became exceptionally simple. Several families had cooperated with Jiang Jinshi for a period of time and had also earned a lot of silver from it, so they naturally wouldn't refuse such an invitation.

Even if they didn't know what this Chamber of Commerce was going to do, just the refined salt alone could earn a lot, and they wouldn't lose money at all.

What's more, Jiang Jinshi had a way to turn poisonous salt into refined salt. No one knew if he had other things in his hands. Even if Jiang Jinshi didn't invite them, they would probably beg to get in.

Currently, the last obstacle to taking over Licheng was the Squad Leader and the city guards. Although Xiao Chunqiu had some say, this was the crime of rebellion after all, and not everyone dared to do it.

So Jiang Jinshi pondered for a long time. Didn't he do so much just to take down Licheng without any casualties?

If he still had to fight in the end, what was the point of discussing it at the beginning?

Why not just mobilize everyone from Yangguangzhai to attack the city?

Xiao Chunqiu was also very helpless about this point. He agreed to join Yangguangzhai, but he couldn't represent the Squad Leader and the city guards.

If they pretended to submit and finally found an opportunity to make trouble, wouldn't Yangguangzhai still have to clean up the mess?

Jiang Jinshi thought about it, and it was the same logic, so he asked Xiao Chunqiu to set up a Hongmen Banquet, and the location was chosen in one of the restaurants opened by several families.

The place was cleared in advance, and the two sat in the private room waiting.

Xiao Chunqiu was still a little worried. After looking around, he said: "Big Boss Jiang, why don't we call two more people?"

"Why? Afraid I can't beat them?" Jiang Jinshi raised his teacup, his eyes full of confidence.

"That's not it, I just thought that such small characters are not qualified for you to take action personally." Xiao Chunqiu shook his head. The left and right protectors he had equipped for his brother Lan Hama were all experts invited at a high price, and they were still easily beheaded by Jiang Jinshi.

So these words didn't mean any flattery at all. This Squad Leader was just a flower stand and didn't deserve Jiang Jinshi's action.

While the two were talking and laughing, the door of the private room was finally opened.

The Squad Leader hurried over after his shift. After all, Xiao Chunqiu invited him personally, so how could he dare to be late.

It was just that he didn't expect that there was another person in the room, so for a moment, the Squad Leader didn't understand Xiao Chunqiu's thoughts.

"County Magistrate Xiao, this is..."

Xiao Chunqiu stood up and introduced: "This is a friend of mine, some business to talk to you about, let's sit down and talk!"

The Squad Leader didn't suspect anything, bowed to Jiang Jinshi, and immediately sat down, his appetite whetted by the table full of dishes.

Jiang Jinshi took the opportunity to look at the other party carefully. This person had a thief's eyebrows and rat's eyes, sallow skin, and a hunched back. The whole person was a wretched appearance, looking not at all like a soldier, but rather like those lechers.

"County Magistrate Xiao, what business does this friend of yours want to talk to me about? Why don't we talk while eating?" The Squad Leader smiled at Jiang Jinshi and turned to follow Xiao Chunqiu.

Jiang Jinshi could see the other party's swallowing action, thinking he should be hungry, so he raised his hand and said: "Yes, let's talk while eating."

The Squad Leader smiled happily and couldn't wait to reach for the roast chicken in front of him.

Now Jiang Jinshi was even more confused. The other party's monthly salary for this position was not low, so it shouldn't be like this.

Xiao Chunqiu only knew how to gather wealth on weekdays, as long as nothing big happened in the city, so he had little contact with this Squad Leader.

"What is your name?" Jiang Jinshi didn't move his chopsticks, just raised his teacup and took a sip.