Half-Yokai Cultivating the Path of Immortality Chapter 598: 国商

Auspicious clouds filled the air.

In Baizhu Mountain, colorful clouds flowed close to the ground, like rivers, covering the unfinished capital of the Zang Kingdom.

The maids kept coming and going, carrying the guests to Xiangzhang Mountain in cloud carts.

One of the cloud cars.

Lu Tong and Mrs. Ninth stood side by side.

"Senior brother."

A cloud car approached from the side.

Lu Tong looked sideways and said with a smile, "Junior sister is here too."

Zhen Yi, wearing a navy blue collared long skirt, a camel red double-breasted coat, a hair crown and forehead wiping, looks very dignified.

"Yuan'er, I haven't met Uncle Lu yet."

Zhen Yuan followed, took a step forward, and saluted: "Junior Zhen Yuan, pay your respects to my uncle."

Lu Tong saw what the two were planning and said, "Come here and go up the mountain together."

The maid conveyed the magic power, the clouds flowed, and the two cloud chariots slowly merged into one.

Zhen Yi and Zhen Yuan walked to the side.

Zhen Yi said: "Brother, many old acquaintances are here today."

"Yeah."

Lu Tong responded casually.

Zhen Yi took a deep breath, covered up the worry in her eyes, and said softly: "Senior brother, it is not easy for the Zhen family to survive today. If there is anything critical today, please take the time to pass on the past friendship. Give it a try."

"Junior sister is worrying too much."

Lu Tong looked at the approaching Xiangzhang Mountain and said: "This time is a blessing rather than a disaster. As long as we stick to our duties, the Zhen family can make further progress."

"Thank you, brother, for the tip."

Zhen Yi leaned forward slightly. There was no joy in her expression, but she was even more worried.

Good things don't just come to you.

This is true for people, and it is even more true for wealthy families like them.

The top of the mountain.

The clouds accumulated, and there were three circular steps from high to low. There were long strips of stone on the steps.

Several Taoist boys were waiting nearby.

The cloud car is parked on the top of the mountain.

Two Taoist boys hurried to the front and said respectively: "Master, please follow me.", "Is this the Zhen family?"

Lu Tong waved his hand and signaled the other Taoist boy to retreat.

The group climbed to the second floor.

How long is one line?

Lu Tong and Madam Ninth sat down side by side. Zhen Yi sat aside, her lower body had grown a few inches longer, and she looked like a maid pouring wine.

Zhen Yuan knelt down behind the three of them.

Madame Ninth looked up and down and whispered: "There are three floors in total. At the bottom are the major families, and in the middle are the officials from the various halls and buildings of the Zang Kingdom. Who else is there at the top besides the king?"

There are only five long ones at the top, and the middle one is the largest and most gorgeous.

Lu Tong glanced at it and said, "An old member of the Yiyi Sect."

The Yiyi Sect has retired, but many of its elders and disciples have remained. These people are also the backers of various families.

Now it is still entrenched in the country of sticks.

Sicong Zhenren wants to control a country. After fighting against his family, he still has a long way to go.

Madame Ninth asked again: "Where is Zhenren Baorong?"

"Exited voluntarily."

"It's a pity. If Master Baorong is still here, we can have a big backer."

Lu Tong smiled, glanced at Zhen Yi, and said: "There is only one backer in the country, and that is the king."

Everyone arrived one after another.

The top of the mountain occupies a small area, and people talk and look at each other, just like a picture of all living beings.

Some people greet people with smiles; some people are very unhappy, staring up at the two rows above; some people are walking around and saying things that are difficult to understand; some people are sitting alone in the corner...

"Winter!"

"Welcome to the Lord!"

A Taoist boy shouted loudly.

A colorful cloud appeared in the sky.

During the exchange of glances, everyone stood up one after another, cupped their hands and said: "Greetings to the Lord!"

The colorful clouds fell and scattered in all directions.

After the clouds and mist dispersed, there were several more figures behind the top strips.

Sicong Zhenren, wearing a robe of five colors and five animals, raised his hand and said: "Everyone, please take a seat."

"Thank you, Lord."

Everyone stood up, and the top of the mountain suddenly fell into dead silence.

A Taoist boy stood next to Master Sicong, took a few steps and said loudly:

"One page brings blessings to all directions;"

"The Taoist style is natural and benefits all people;"

"Sudden changes occurred, and the sun and moon fell;"

"After a hundred years of misery, I was lucky enough to get a stick;"

"..."

“The foundation of eternity begins today.”

Tao Tong read for nearly a cup of tea, starting from Yiyi Zong to today’s Zang Kingdom.

The more Lu Tong listened, the more he felt that Master Sicong had a big plan.

When people talk about etiquette, etiquette and laws are established, folk customs, customs, etc. are formed, and the foundation of the nation's self-contained unity is completely established. If the young fox country of Jiao Zhuzheng had etiquette, there wouldn't be so many people fleeing.

Legislation, with laws, there are rules and order.

Now we have begun to compile history again. Once this history is completed, it will be spread out. From now on, in the eyes of the people, only the lineage of Sicong Zhenren will be the orthodox successors of Yiyi Sect and Zang Kingdom.

He looked at the people around him.

Up and down the steps, some people were very calm, some were absent-minded, and some were dismissive. Only a few or two people seemed to have heard the deep meaning behind it, and their faces were very solemn.

One of them was sitting at the head of the Baili family, but not in the middle. Instead, like Zhen Yuan, he was kneeling in the back row.

Lu Tong's heart moved slightly, and he asked through a message: "At Baili's house, who is the young man in a long gown on the far left in the back row?"

Madam Ninth glanced sideways and replied: "I haven't seen him before. He shouldn't be a direct descendant of the Baili family."

Lu Tong asked Zhen Yi again.

When Zhen Yi was leaning forward to look at it, Master Sicong’s voice sounded.

"It's rare to get together today and have a drink with me!"

Zhen Yi quickly sat upright.

Let’s have a drink together.

Master Sicong said again: "Today is a day for recreation, you don't have to be restrained."

"Play music and dance!"

After the Taoist boy shouted, a beautiful maid walked to the front of the cloud platform and began to dance to the music.

Zhen Yi then relaxed, looked at Baili's house again, glanced twice, and said: "It seems that Baili is like a hedgehog, a young master in the side house. He was promoted because of his smart work in the past few years."

"Partial room..."

Lu Tong read it in a low voice and carefully wrote down Baili Like a Hedgehog.

After a moment of restraint, the surroundings quickly became lively as Master Sicong left Changji to talk to others.

People started walking around each other.

"Master Lu, Lord of Xiangnon City."

A middle-aged man with three long beards walked to the side.

Madam Ninth immediately stood up and said, "Master Pang."

Zhen Yi also stood up quickly.

Lu Tong glanced at it, tapped the dragon's claw lightly, and floated gently into the air.

Looking aside, the owner of the next family.

The Pang family mainly deals in fresh vegetables. In terms of financial situation, it may not be as good as the Xu family, but in terms of wealth, it can be called the richest family in Yunying City.

Fresh vegetables are a daily necessity, but they are in high demand and difficult to store and transport.

Pang Jia can persist for thousands of years. Regardless of the accumulation of relevant skills, or the loyal servants and vegetable farmers under his command, none of them should be underestimated.

"Friends from the side."

Bianzhan raised his hands and said, "I have something to trouble the Lord of Xiangnong City."

Lu Tong looked at Madam Ninth.

Mrs. Ninth was a little surprised and said: "The head of the family just said it doesn't matter, Xiang Nong will do her best."

Pang Zhan nodded to Lu Tong and said: "In recent years, the Pang family has opened up more than 7,000 acres of vegetable land, and there will be more in the future. The Pang family is short of manpower, and I don't know if I can ask the Lord of Xiangnong City to take charge of it on my behalf. ?"

Lu Tong smiled in his heart.

Send benefits.

Pang Jia could not sit still and began to win over Madam Ninth, or win over him.

Seven thousand acres of vegetable land is not that big. When he came here, he had seen 40,000 acres of flower sheds in the Little Fox Kingdom of Jiao Zhuzheng. It's not too small, so it's just right for testing your mind.

Mrs. Ninth was very surprised. After a moment of hesitation, she looked at Lu Tong.

Lu Tongtong: "Thank you so much for your kindness, Mr. Lu, I appreciate it."

Looking at him from the side, he said, "Master, do you think these things cannot enter your eyes?"

"Where."

Lu Tong smiled and waved his mane and said: "I won't stay in the Kingdom of the Stick for long. We will leave together then. If we accept it now, it will delay the family head's affairs."

"That's it."

Zhan Zhan did not get entangled and casually chatted about the changes outside Baizhu Mountain and Baizhan Tower before continuing to other places.

A few people sat down again.

Mrs. Ninth looked a little downcast and said, "You want to take me with you this time?"

"Yeah."

Lu Tong poured a glass of wine, handed it to Madam Ninth, and whispered: "Countries are swarming here, and no one can predict what will happen in the future. The foundation here has been lost, and there is no way to guarantee safety if we stay here any longer."

"You are the master and you are familiar with the king."

Mrs. Ninth has stayed in Yunying City for hundreds of years. The house, people, family property, etc. are all here. The thought of leaving forever makes her feel a little confused for a moment.

Lu Tong sighed and put his arm around Madam Ninth's shoulders.

“We’re familiar because it’s useful. If it’s useless, we’ll lose the familiarity. When you go to Shushu Fairy Ship, it’s up to you to do whatever you want or don’t want to do.”

"Yeah."

Madam Ninth lowered her head and responded softly.

Drink, listen to music and enjoy dancing.

Nearly half an hour later.

Master Sicong invited everyone to visit the capital. Everyone boarded the cloud car and left Xiangzhang Mountain with Master Sicong.

A solitary giant pillar supporting the sky.

The pillar is as thick as a mountain and goes straight up and down. On the part where the clouds and mist stick out is carved a figure. The figure moves in different ways and looks like he is practicing the art of boxing and kicking.

Sicong Zhenren said: "This is the 'National Staff', which has four hundred and ten fighting methods, thirteen cultivation methods, and ninety-three other secret methods."

After speaking, he looked at the people around him and said: "Like you, it is the pillar of the Staff Kingdom!"

A few people looked at each other.

After half a breath, Fenghui, the eldest son of the Xu family, spoke first and asked: "May I ask the king, what is the use of this national staff?"

Master Sicong smiled, glanced at Lu Tong, and said: "Teach the Dharma. From now on, all people in the Zang Kingdom who want to practice the Dharma can come to the 'Guozhang' and hunt for the Dharma according to their strength."

Lu Tong noticed someone looking over and lowered his eyes silently.

The national staff has nothing to do with him.

But it seems to be of the same origin as Baizhan Tower, so no wonder some people are suspicious.

Leaving the Guozhang, the group walked away, looking at several other mansions and pavilions one by one, and finally stopped in front of an unfinished ruin.

"Hey!"

Master Sicong suddenly sighed and waved his hands to disperse the clouds, revealing large areas of exposed soil, ravines, masonry, etc.

"Why does the king sigh?"

A strange-looking official asked.

Master Sicong paused for a moment, then slowly turned his head and stared at everyone, and said: "The prosperity of the Stick Kingdom is only because of you. Without you, no matter how big the country is, it will only be a small country." Just fragments of the wall!"

The expressions of several people softened slightly, and a silent communication flowed between the families.

"Your Majesty, you are welcome!"

"We are also citizens of the country, and it is our duty to work for the country."

"When the stick country prospers, the family can prosper! If the stick country does not prosper, how can a family prosper!"

"Well said!"

Master Sicong clapped his hands, pointed at the speaker, and said with a smile: "Only when the country is prosperous can the family be prosperous! You can't live without the country of the stick, and the country of the stick can't live without you. I personally prepared a congratulatory gift. I have a big business to share with you. I wonder if you are interested?"

The atmosphere that had just become lively suddenly returned to calm.

"I don't know what business the king is talking about."

"State merchants, the Chamber of Commerce of the State, conduct business under orders and monopolize all needs in the capital."

An invisible heat wave spread out.

Zhan pinched his beard and said, "Just the capital?"

"Of course, state businessmen cannot compete with the people for profit. Except for the capital, the rest of the area remains the same as before. It is still the territory of you and many merchants, big and small."

"Thank you, Lord, for your kindness. Let us consider whether we are qualified for such an important task."

"No problem."

Master Sicong waved his hands and said: "But there is one thing that must be explained in advance. State affairs and family affairs cannot be confused. If you want to join, the children sent to the national merchants are not allowed to hold multiple positions, otherwise don't blame me for not cherishing the old friendship. ."

"Don't dare."

Master Sicong and the leaders looked at each other for a while, and finally looked at Lu Tong.

Lu Tong nodded slightly.

The enfeoffment of state merchants originated from his proposal.

The families are unable to defeat each other and can only plot slowly.

Guo Shang is a piece of fat meat that is given away to be fed to various families. Unlike the family, Guoshang was directly ordered by the king and grew up to be a sharp sword in the hands of Master Sicong.

Although these people did not agree directly, they would definitely agree after discussion.

I agreed, and I am seeking skin from a tiger;

If you don't agree, others will join in, and then you will become your enemy.

The prototype is beginning to take shape, and there are still many battles to determine the outcome, but this time Master Sicong has taken the lead.

A day of joyful gatherings.

At dusk, everyone left Baizhu Mountain one after another with their own thoughts in mind.

When Lu Tong and Mrs. Ninth left, Zhen Yi followed Zhen Yuan calmly.

Return to Canxiang Tower.

On the eighth floor of the wooden building, several people sat down separately.

Zhen Yi stood up, bowed and said, "Please show me the way, senior brother."

Zhen Yuan also saluted together. ~IndoMTL.com~ Lu Tong waved his hand and said: "Junior sister, you don't have to be like this, just sit down and talk."

Zhen Yi sat down again, with Zhen Yuan standing next to her.

Lu Tongtong: "What concerns do junior sisters have?"

"It's not clear what the state business is like, but... I'm worried that once the state business gets involved in monster elixirs and herbal medicines, it will threaten the Zhen family's business in the future."

He picked up the tea cup, took a sip, and said: "The king of the country has invited, and the country's merchants also have a share in the Zhen family."

Zhen Yi smiled bitterly and said: "The family is divided into two families, one is the state businessman, and the other is the family. Over time, if there is business friction, I am afraid they will kill each other and eventually become two families."

Lu Tong blinked, feeling a little surprised.

Zhen Yi is very thoughtful.

Back then, I thought the Zhen family was a small clan and didn't pay much attention to it. If I had agreed to Jing Xin's arrangement, the family would have had a trustworthy housekeeper.

He put down the tea cup, put away his distracting thoughts, and said, "Junior sister, have you ever thought about bringing the Zhen family to join the country's lord?"

Zhen Yi frowned, and after a moment of silence, she said, "After taking refuge with the Lord, will the Zhen family remain the same as before?"

"It's different."

Lu Tong did not hide anything and said directly: "There is no best solution in the world. After taking refuge in the country's lord, the Zhen family will inevitably be ordered by others, and from now on, together with Master Sicong and the Zhang Kingdom, they will both prosper and suffer."

Zhen Yi frowned deeper and deeper.

Being controlled by others and unable to control one's own destiny, after taking refuge, the interests of Zang Kingdom and Sicong Zhenren must be placed in front of the Zhen family.

Lu Tong waited for a while and said: "Everything has to be sacrificed. In my opinion, the Zang Kingdom is not an ordinary country, and Master Sicong is not an ordinary country leader. If the Zhen family makes the right choice, they may be able to take advantage of this opportunity. He ascended to heaven in one fell swoop."

"Senior brother, do you think the Zhen family should switch sides to the country's leader?"

Lu Tong smiled but did not speak, nod or shake his head.