Race to the
Throne
Chapter 29: Business Deal
It's been a few months since Hao Jiazhi is back to his home and yesterday, he wrote a letter to a friend who lives abroad (Lu Long)
Now, the big question
How did, Hao Jiazhi outsmarted the out smartness of Lu Long with his smartness
Its simple,
The moment Hao Jiazhi came to know that Lu Long had seen his real nature and only faking it, Hoa Jiazhi knew what Lu Long has in mind
Tengyuan Kingdom, the golden parrot, is desired by everyone but no one can have it as they don't want to start a big war against the other big kingdoms
But it is a different story if the parrot chooses to side with someone
Right now, Tengyuan kingdom has only taken a neutral pact with all 3 major kingdoms as they don't want to offend any major power
So, according to Hao Jiazhi's calculation
Lu Long would sure be willing to help him become a king/Emperor and somehow make the whole kingdom a part of his Dongping kingdom
How?
Only Lu Long knows and for sure Lu Long also knows how to use the fake image of Hao Jiazhi for his need, and because he also knows the true face of Hao Jiazhi he could predict things about Hao Jiazhi
Does Hao Jiazhi care about it?
NOPE
Hao Jiazhi don't give a shit about how Lu Long is planning to use him as at the end of the game, it will be him (Lu Long) who will have nothing and him (Hao Jiazhi) who will have everything
After all, Hao Jiazhi has long sent half of his servants (those captives) to Dongping kingdom to start their own business
And because these servants had their life saved by Hao Jiazhi, they won't betray him
Thus, Hao Jiazhi has long penetrated the Dongping and also had started gathering information about Lu Long and the power/connections he holds
But one thing still troubles Hao Jiazhi, and that is 'why Lu Long chose him?'
Lu Long had only seen him once so why?
Does he know about his 5 shadows?
Or is he just playing a blind game and putting his bet on him?
"I'll find my answer when I visit him" Hao Jiazhi said as he read the letter sent by Lu Long which says that he can come anytime
"I guess I'll take a trip abroad" Hao Jiazhhi said as he looks outside the window of his room
District Jinyi-
The population of 5 shadows has increased by a lot, around 200, and so far they have fully gained control over the whole Jinyi and Xingyi district
Also, they have gotten somewhat control over the officer's around the place, and now,
Everything that is done in these 2 districts is done by the control of '5 Shadows', from selling a simple thread to paying taxes to govt. officers
Over time, the locals who used to be angry on '5 Shadows' somewhat became happy about them as because of them, the crime rate has literally decreased as no one is allowed to any illegal stuff until they pay a good amount of tax
And thanks to them, the tax rate has become stable as in old times these government officers used to collect tax according to their own wish
But now, they have to take the amount of tax that has been decided by '5 Shadows' making the corruption literally zero
The reason why they are doing so many good things is that Hao Jiazhi wants them to do it as this will give people more money in their hand and the more money they get, they will pay protection tax with no bullshit
Not only that, but because they will have money, they will buy more new stuff and the more they will buy the more merchant will ear and the more the merchant will earn, the more he will pay to '5shadows'
So, its like a mind game
Hao Jiazhi is making people feel safe and secure but in truth…. They are nothing more than a Hen that lays a golden egg to him; he is just taking care of the hen so she could give him more golden eggs
Mo Xinyi (governor of Province Jinmen) is quite angry right now as the thing is not so good
For the past few months, he didn't see any significant change in the tax collected by officers in District Jinyi and District Xingnyi
Something which is not normal by any means as there is no way those corrupt officers had a sudden change in their heart and now only collect the tax that is legit
So what is going on?
To know the situation more clearly, Mo Xinyi sends one of his inspectors to check the whole situation (last month) but so far nothing happed
The inspector never returned
What did return was a new inspector that is appointed by the imperial court by some minister (don't forget Song Xia)
"Something is going deep" Mo Xinyi said as he clenches his teeth and through the window looks at the new inspector who is now working under him
Mo Xinyi made up his mind to check into the matter by himself and sets off towards the District Jinyi all alone and he didn't even contact the officers there
Today he exploring the district as he explores the farms around the place
'Something is weird for sure' He said as he roams here and there
Mo Xinyi is a smart guy but today in his hurries, he made a big mistake
He didn't change his clothes and is still in his government clothes which tells everyone about him
He moves around the place and came near a mutton shop, it is a usual one so he didn't care much and tried to move on but suddenly he saw something at the end of this mutton shop
Something was shining on the ground and when Mo Xinyi looked at the object, he found out that it was a token that represents that someone is an inspector
"The Hell" Mo Xinyi became all shocked as he also discovered some human fingers on the ground
"hey"
Suddenly, someone grabs the shoulder of Mo Xinyi and throws him on the wall of the mutton shop
And then that person takes his sword out and puts it near the neck of Mo Xinyi
The man is not alone as there are more than 10 people around him, he smiled and said "Governor Mo Xinyi… why bother about small things?
Everything is peaceful in this district and the other one also…
So Don't go around poking your nose in holes… who knows someone may cut that nose and also this neck"
The man took his sword back and said "Your wife and your 3 children are good peoples. So, don't do anything stupid that could hurt them. OK?"
Mo Xinyi was stunned, the man in front of him and others seems to know everything about him. He is just speechless
All he did is a nod
The man and his group then took a step back and started spreading/moved in a different direction but before they go, they said "if you follow us, we will make sure that you live a great long life but if you don't… then just don't try to come here no matter what…"
It's clear to Mo Xinyi that he has long lost control over his province
He is just a governor in name, and now he is much more worried about his family
. . .
To be continued-
Race to the
Throne
Chapter 30: take your time
Many of you might be wondering about Han Yachun right?
After all, she had been getting very few scenes or presence so far, but don't worry as her time has come
Han Yachun was forced to take special martial art training with various servants and also took various other types of training as she is the main attendant or the person who represents Hao Jiazhi
Thus, so far she rarely showed by the side of Hao Jaizhi but now that she is all ready, Hao Jiazhi will use her and her skills when he really needs it
Right now she is sitting in front of Mo Xinyi in his office
"So, it was 4th prince huh?" Mo Xinyi asked as his face is in a downward direction
"yes, it was my master, your lord, Hao Jiazhi that has taken this province (Jinmen) under his control. Now everything will go with his desire… if you try to be a smart guy, you know what could happen… so please worry about your family before doing something stupid" Han Yachun said with her serious face
Over the past year and a few months, the Han Yachun has changed up a lot
It could be said that it is the influence of Hao Jiazhi but it's not just his influence as Hao Jiazhi had made a special place in her heart
Now, she just wants to try her best to get noticed by him. So she trained hard and tried to be who she is today, someone who can get a few words of praise from Hao Jiazhi
Mo Xinyi gave a casual nod and said "Just a year…. And that's all it took him to take over the whole province? Hahahaha… seems like 4th prince is really something"
Han Yachun nods and had a few talks with him, then she leaves
As for Hao Jiazhi, he is right now abroad
Qinjiang, Capital City/Province of Dongping Kingdom-
Lu Long made sure that the arrival of Hao Jiazhi is not a normal one and gives him a big greeting
After that Lu Long told Hao Jiazhi to take a rest for a day and then talk the matter
Hao Jiazhi was not in a hurry so he accepted it and took a rest, and finally, today is the day when he will have a few words with him
Also, Hao Jiazhi is not alone as he got his 2 guards by his sides (Xiao Cai and Wang Liang)
Study room of Lu Long-
Right now Lu Long and Hao Jiazhi are sitting in front of each other and taking a sip of tea
"So, what type of help do you want in the business?" Lu Long asked
Hao Jiazhi puts his cup of tea down on the table and started talking
He said "First of all, I want to know the full structure of tax system on all types of business as I will be doing different types of business and also I want to know about the price of properties"
Lu Long nods and said "It's easy, you don't have to worry. I'll tell my attendant to give you full details about all the question regarding business here and also, I will give you financial help'
"No thanks, I want to stand on my feet with my own strength. So there is no need to help me financially, but if I do find some problem then for sure I will ask your help" Hao Jiazhi said with a smile and declined his offer
It was a normal chat as both sides were happy, but both of them know that they haven't talked about something serious yet
Now, who will begin the question first?
And it is Lu Long
"By the way, I have a question. Can I ask?" Lu Long asked
Hao Jiazhi nodded and told him to go ahead
With a smile, Lu Long asked "Tell me the real reason for your arrival"
Hao Jiazhi made a fake confused expression but Lu Long told him that he knows that he is here for something else
Lu Long said, "There is no way that you are here for some business deal only as it's something that you can do it without my need, so what is it that you really want?"
Hao Jiazhi nodded and said "You are right, I can handle business stuff by myself and I am here for something else"
"What is it?" Lu Long asked
"But before that, I have a question for you. Can I ask?" Hao Jiazhi asked without giving him the answer of his question
Lu Long became curious about Hao Jiazhi's question and because he is inside his home, he doesn't need to worry much. So he asked about his question
"Why are you helping me?" Hao Jiazhi asked
Lu Long didn't understand his question, so Hao Jiazhi explained it "Why is the 2nd prince of the Dongping Kingdom helping me, 4th prince of a very small kingdom that has no military power with it
Why are you helping me, who has no connection or power?
Why?"
To his question, Lu Long laughed and said "you don't have any power? Really?"
Hao Jiazhi gave no expression
Lu Long stopped his smiled and then said "because I know you're worth"
At this, Hao Jiazhi gave a doubtful expression
Lu Long explained "I have seen your skill, you have skills when it comes to words and as far as I know… The one who controls words can also control other people's mind
I know that you will go far in the future, so, you are worth my time and money"
Lu Long takes a sip from his tea and said "Now your turn to tell you the reason for coming here"
Hao Jiazhi nodded and asked, "You know about the fight/war that could have taken in Province Kuwon right?"
Lu Long nodded and said "Yes, I know… after all 500 men were killed in one night. Everyone knows it"
"And that's where I need your help…
Those soldiers are from the Liaohua Kingdom and there is no way they will be silent about it
Even though it was not done by us, still they will think of us as their enemy. So I want you to help us or me in preventing them from announcing any type of stupid war on us" Hao Jiazhi said to him
Lu Long smiled and said "You think too much, there is no way those people will announce war on your kingdom as other kingdoms won't take it nicely
But they can ask for some money for the damage"
"And that's where I need your help. I want you to stop them from asking for any type of extortion money, as the one who is the victim is us. Not them
So can you help us?" Hao Jiazhi asked
Lu Long took a long breath and then he said "I am not the emperor of this kingdom so I don't have much power but still I can request the emperor for help"
Hao Jiazhi nodded and was about to say thanks but Lu long was not finished
He said "But, asking help from the emperor is not a small thing. So you have to do something or pay for it"
"And what do I have to do or pay?" Hao Jiazhi asked
Lu Long called his attendant and brought a paper to Hao Jiazhi
The paper had something written on it that made Hao Jiazi gave out a wry smile
"I'll need some time to think about it" Hao Jiazhi said to Lu Long
"You can take your time" Lu Long said to him
. . .
To be continued-
damn, I am dead tired and still, the story hasn't begun yet...
Alright, this is the end of the first week of this novel and also mass release
And let me tell you this, the story has not yet started
Once the real story begins, that's where you will start to enjoy as till now you may feel bored
Hope you won't drop it
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