Dark Fairy

Chapter 278
The visitors were the owners behind the two largest firms in the industrial park, Zhou Yu from the Zhou family and Hou Wangtong from the Hou family.

"Hehe, we don't have as many affairs as Baizuo Dao. It's true that we are in a hurry. I didn't hear that the wharf here in the industrial park opened ordnance for the first time. This is not a small matter, so I came here to see the excitement. I heard that Baizuo Dao was also thinking about asking for a cup of tea with Zao Dao."

Bailang understood that the two of them didn't really come here to ask for some tea, and there must be something important to find him.I just took this opportunity today and took the title of "meet by chance".It can be seen that at least on the surface, these two people still understand what Bailang is taboo about.

"The two old gentlemen were joking. The pier is rough, but it's okay to have a sip of tea. If you two don't dislike it, why don't you sit down and rest?"

"How can you refuse Bai Zuo Dao's kindness, brother Zhou, you and I will disturb Bai Zuo Dao just once?"

"That's natural!"

Bailang then smiled and stretched out his hand, saying: "Those two old gentlemen, this way please!"

The group of three soon arrived at a wooden house on the side of the pier that was usually used for rest, and Bailang's guards made tea and watched the seats.

The three sat down, and the guards went out to guard against Xian Za.

When the door was closed, Bailang spoke first: "The two old gentlemen are here to Xingshi to inquire about crimes, right? Blame Bailang for not being invited a few times ago?"

"Ha ha ha! Bai Zuo Dao, you are not easy to joke. How dare we two old bones come to your place to ask questions? It is clear that the two heads of the family were a little less modest. How can we serve wine at that stall? No, no Did you call yourself? After Bai Zuodao refused later, we two old people found out about it, so we severely punished the idiot in charge.

This time it came abruptly, and I wanted Bai Zuodao to forgive me. "

Zhou Yu laughed and gave Bailang a step up, and gave Bailang a big hug.

Later, Hou Wangtong also said: "Brother Zhou is right. However, some scruples should be dispelled soon. I heard that General Liu Jianyu has recently discussed with the City Lord's Mansion about enlisting in the Dongcheng Sword Hall. When the time comes, Bai Zuo Dao will change his identity, I am afraid that his identity will be very different from now. Some taboos in the past will no longer exist, right?"

The two quickly got to the point when they said something to me.

Now wherever Hong Chaonei goes, the most heated discussion is the war between Nanmian and Yunyan.Pengshan Pass is broken, what will happen to Pengshan City and Tianfeng Plain?What will happen to the whole Hong Dynasty?Will it be like the previous few times that it will be defeated again and lose its life?
Those who have this kind of worry naturally also include Zhou and Hou.

Speaking of Zhou and Hou, there are several big merchants around Yongchuan City and even Yuzhong, but so what?Apart from relying on money to threaten local power, there are no more self-protection methods than ordinary people in the face of a disaster of the level of the Yunyan disaster.The only thing he can think of is to find a way to rely on the stronger ones to seek shelter.What I hope to preserve is not only my own wealth and life, but also the financial business that I can't let go of.

In the past, the Zhou family and the Hou family believed that Li Yuxiu, the wife of the city lord's mansion, was part of their business. With the big ship of the city lord's mansion, they themselves would not be afraid of wind and waves.

But now that there is a military disaster, the Zhou and Hou families immediately discovered that the City Lord's Mansion seems to be unreliable.

First, he was almost bitten to death by the Liao family, the Xu family and other four forces.Later, the dominance of ordnance production began to be clearly transferred from their own hands to the Yamen of the Ministry of Military Affairs.The profit could have been [-] to [-]%, but now it is forced to be reduced to [-]%, and there is no ability to bargain, so the other party can get as much as they say.

This gave Zhou and Hou a deep uneasiness.They realized that the City Lord's Mansion was not only unable to protect them in the current situation, but more likely to use them as bargaining chips or as firewood to add to the fire.

But if the City Lord's Mansion is unreliable and cautious, then what kind of protection should a merchant seek to feel more secure?
Naturally, it is the most eye-catching force in the current military disaster: the army.

But the Zhou and Hou families know very well the principle of not being reckless in doing things.And at the same time, he also knew that there seemed to be discord between the army and the city lord's mansion.At least there must be a relationship between Feng Mingyuan and Liu Jianyu.

Therefore, even if the Zhou and Hou families want to take refuge, they must first find a way to get out of this awkward position of "two constraints".Otherwise, it is uncertain whether it will be successful or not if he rashly seeks refuge with Liu Jianyu, but it will definitely annoy the City Lord's Mansion, and the business of the two families will also suffer heavy losses.It is even possible to be directly taken out of the business and disappear inexplicably.

Until the Zhou family and the Hou family got the news that the Ministry of War had issued an urgent order that a hub like Yongchuan City and a place of ordnance output needed to recruit more auxiliary soldiers, and at the same time, it also needed to recruit some warriors who could assist and fight.And Liu Jianyu plans to set the scope of this recruiting on Xicheng Knife Hall.

At first glance, this news may seem unreliable.But after similar news came one after another, it made people sure that the news was true, and Liu Jianyu was really planning to recruit people from the knife shop.And the city lord's mansion did not strongly oppose this matter, it was more like a quick compromise and began to discuss the details of the knife levy hall.

The news is true, which is good news for Zhou and Hou.Because they keenly found a way to seek protection from the army without offending the city lord's mansion: seek refuge in Bailang!

At least to further deepen the relationship with Bailang.

Bailang didn't know that Zhou Yu and Hou Wangtong had come here today with such elaborate calculations, so he was still curious.So he smiled and asked, "Where did the two old gentlemen get the news?"

"Bai Zuo Dao, you don't need to inquire about this news. Anyone with a little knowledge knows it. Now the city owner is already collecting the business in the hands of Dongcheng Dao Museum. Not to mention that a large piece of the site has been cut off, even Qianfang directly It was taken away and incorporated into the Xicheng Knife Museum. Nowadays, there are still many military masters under General Liu's subordinates coming in and out in Masheng Lane, and it is said that they are already in the register.

Bai Zuo Dao, we already have a friendship, so there's no need to hide it, right? "

Bailang didn't deny it when he heard this.Indeed, the news that the Dongcheng Knife Hall was confiscated by Liu Jianyu's troops can no longer be concealed.

"The two of you are well-informed. Are you worried about your business in the industrial park?"

"Hehe, Baizuo Dao is really quick to talk! Yes, now our two families have invested all their wealth in the industrial park, and we dare not have any accidents. Last time we were protected by Baizuo Dao to survive, and I hope Baizuo Dao Zato will continue to take care of you."

"That's right, Brother Hou is right. If you need anything from Baizuo Dao in the future, just ask. Although Brother Zhou and I don't have much skills, we still have some weak contacts in the merchant circle in Yuzhong area, such as last time. Those rations may also help Bai Zuo Dao with a little help."

(End of this chapter)