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
Race to the
Throne
Chapter 31: Plan
What did Lu Long present that made Hao Jiazhi take his time to think about it?
It is about a deal or contract
The contract stated that Hao Jiazhi will lower the price of imports from Tengyuan Kingdom in return for letting him open the business (also lowering his taxes) and also assisting Province Kuwon when Kingdom Liaohua will try something
Tengyun Kingdom is really rich in resources and land fertility as compared to other Big Kingdoms, so they all buy the product from them which includes some very valuable items such as gold and different types of spices and herbs that only grow in Tengyuan
As for the taxes on these exports, it is around 25%-30%
Though Tengyuan Kingdom is a small kingdom and has very small power in it they know that the enemy desires what they have
So, they made sure that they never lower the prices of their items and this is the only reason why Tengyuan Kingdom survived so far even though they have no power in them
The former emperor seems to be quiet a strong-minded person
Hao Jiazhi knows that Lu Long has done a good amount of research on him and has his people around him so that he could know just how good Hao Jiazhi is
Lu Long knows that Hao Jiazhi's mother is quite overprotective when it comes to her only child and she would surely lower the export taxes if her son will try to ask her
And if he is able to make the taxes lower, Lu Long will not only gain the favor of the people but also gain big merit for the kingdom
This would result in him being closer to the throne more
Would Hao Jiazhi accept it?
To be true, Hao Jiazhi don't care much about these things but still
If he is to make the taxes lower for the Dongping Kingdom, then other kingdoms won't take it lightly and also the emperor won't like it
Which could result in him being further away from the throne, he is already quite far away from the throne, then he is right now
Hao Jiazhi started rekting his brain and thought of various stuff that he could pull off and after a long night, Hao Jiazhi finally made his decision
Next day, with Lu Long-
Right now both of them are at a very high place, inside a shed, where you can see big mountains and a waterfall
"Your decision?" Lu Long asked
"Even though I have a very loving and caring mother, still, making the taxes lower for a particular kingdom is impossible as other kingdoms won't like it
But… there is something I can do" Hao Jiazhi said to Lu Long which made him curious about it
"What is it?" Lu Long asked
"There are few farmlands that I have owned a long time back and it seems that those lands are quite fertile.
I can make some good amount of food and other medicinal herbs for you at the same price but the amount will be a little more" Hao Jiazhi presented his idea
Lu Long made an unhappy expression and said "Talking to a kingdom for just a few small amount of herbs and food?... it is a very bad deal that no one can accept "
Hao Jiazhi nodded and said, "I know… but for now only…"
Lu Long didn't understand what he meant and asked to explain it
Hao Jiazhi said "The amount of land and power that I hold is very low right now… but if you help me with this, the emperor will be really happy and my merits will increase by a lot
And the more merit I will have, the more power I will gain. And the more power I will gain; I could make the number of resources sent to you at a fair price or lower the taxes for you"
Lu Long smiled, making Hao Jiazhi happy as the deal may be successful
Lu Long asked, "But, won't other kingdoms hate this thing?"
At this, Hao Jiazhi smiled and said "They will only know when they will find something suspicious. We just have to make sure that they see the amount of taxes and resources are all normal. That's it"
Lu Long straightened his back and looked at the waterfall, he gave a smile as the deal is not that bad
Though what Hao Jiazhi said is only a theory as he would need to gain the power to make this deal come true he knows that Hao Jiazhi can do it
Lu Long also knows that Hao Jiazhi has no big power behind him right now so he won't try to betray him till he doesn't get another superpower behind him
Something he has to make sure of by keeping an eye on him
Still Lu Long had many doubts in his mind, he knows that Hao Jiazhi is a smart ass kid who doesn't give any room to think to his enemies
Thus Lu Long is not sure whether he should take the risk for the future result or just stay back?
Lu Long took a long breath and said "War is won by taking risks… Alright, I will sign the deal with you"
Hao Jiazhi smiled and said "thank you"
And so the deal is done
Lu Long clearly hated the fact that his deal was denied and Hao Jiazhi's deal was better and risk-free but still, in the long run, he may win the throne
And that's what matters the most to him
Nighttime-
After the deal, Hao Jiazhi bought a few taverns around the capital city of Dongping, and right now he is inside one of his taverns
The tavern is under renovation, so there is no one around him right now
A wind blew and a man appeared in front of Hao Jiazhi
"How is the work going on?" Hao Jiazhi asked
"Everything is going according to plan; I have already found some good men for the job" the man answered Hao Jiazhi
Hao Jiazhi nodded and then left the tavern
. . .
To be continued-
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