Daqin Zhentiansi

Chapter 85: In your eyes, Second Master, are we, the people in the martial arts world, all a joke?

The top of Jiulin Mountain.

On the platform with a radius of one hundred feet, more than a hundred martial artists were standing or sitting.

It can be seen that these warriors are divided into two factions.

The leaders of the mountain strongholds that were originally controlled by the Zhao family all had smug looks on their faces, and their expressions were arrogant as they looked around.

On the other side, those who looked more reserved were some martial arts sects, as well as forces in Luyang Prefecture that did not originally belong to the Zhao family.

Yao Gao of Qingshan Village, as well as some other village chiefs and leaders, sat together.

"I am honored to be called the leader of the alliance by Zhao Changchun."

"We hang around in the underworld, licking blood on the edge of a knife, just to seek glory and wealth."

When Mr. Zhao Liuye's voice rang out, everyone immediately stopped talking.

Looking at everyone in front of him, Mr. Zhao Liu looked serious.

"Today's alliance is to make money."

"We, fellow martial artists, are united as one. Luyang Prefecture—" Master Zhao Liu paused and looked at Zhang Yuan. "Luyang Prefecture has the Second Master in official circles, and the martial arts world has the Nine Forest Alliance."

"If we join forces, not only will we have a lot of money, but at least we will have full control over all the trade routes and land and water transportation within a radius of hundreds of miles around Luyang Prefecture."

When this big pie was drawn, many people's eyes lit up.

Having done robbing before, I know it's the fastest way to make money.

"Alliance leader, please set the rules for us directly."

"Yes, Sixth Master, you have spoken and the rules have been established. I, the Blackwood Village, will not go against my will."

The leaders of the mountain strongholds who were close to the Zhao family spoke up one after another.

Even if others were nervous, they had no choice but to listen.

In fact, not everyone wants to come to this meeting.

But they were afraid that if they didn't come, they would offend Mr. Zhao Liu and have a hard time in the future.

At this moment, I was glad that I was here. Otherwise, I wouldn't even be able to drink the soup when the meat was distributed.

Mr. Zhao Liu looked calm and nodded.

"My Zhao family has given up Tongmaling, Baiyun Village, Hengshan Road and several other trade routes and mountain strongholds to you all."

Mr. Zhao Liu's words made many people look happy.

These are all important places on the trade routes, with huge profits.

Mr. Zhao Liu is truly generous.

"Feng Qubing, your Wushan Stronghold will also take control of Tonglin Town. From now on, 30% of your profits will be paid to the Jiulin Alliance."

Mr. Zhao Liu's voice sounded again.

"Okay, I understand. I'll pay 40%." Feng Qubing, the leader of Wushan Village, stood up, clasped his fists, spoke loudly, and grinned.

Tonglin Town is one of the richest towns under Jiulin County.

On the other side, Zheng Shanmazi, the leader of the horse bandits who had always been active in Tonglin Town, was about to stand up when Mr. Zhao Liu looked at him.

"Zheng Shan Mazi, Hengshan Road is yours. It's richer than Tonglin Town, so you have to pay 30%."

Zheng Shanmazi's face was filled with joy. He bowed and clasped his fists: "Forty percent, I'll pay forty percent."

Mr. Zhao Liu divided the territories controlled by various parties, and most of them only made profits and never lost money.

Even those forces that were not under the control of the Zhao family did not suffer any losses, but instead gained some benefits.

Of course, if you include the portion handed over to the Jiulin Alliance, it’s still a bit unprofitable.

But with the Jiulin Alliance and Mr. Zhao Liu's support, this can be considered as buying a talisman.

In the future, when we meet fellow martial artists who are not from the Jiulin Alliance, we will have more confidence.

"Second Master, we brothers don't say two words."

After the territories were divided among the various parties, Master Zhao Liu looked at Zhang Yuan and said, "One tenth of the profits from the Jiulin Alliance will belong to you."

One percent doesn't sound like much.

But this is the wealth accumulated after being handed over by all parties.

A rough estimate shows that this ten percent alone could easily earn hundreds or even thousands of taels of silver per year. The key point is that Mr. Zhang doesn't have to do anything to earn so much money.

"Second Master, please give me the official promise of the Jiulin League in the future."

The Jiulin League will receive 10% of its profits in exchange for the care of Mr. Zhang Erye from the Wuwei Yamen.

Zhang Yuan stood there without saying a word.

Mr. Zhao Liu believed that Mr. Zhang Er, who was known for his righteousness, was frightened by his generosity.

Mr. Zhang was born into the Zaoyi Guards, so how could he have ever seen such enormous wealth?
Mr. Zhao Liu showed a smile.

From the alliance, to being the leader, to the distribution of interests among all parties, everything is under control.

From today onwards, the Zhao family will be the ruler of the martial arts world within a radius of hundreds of miles around Luyang Prefecture.

He, Zhao Changchun, is the uncrowned king.

In order to control the martial arts world and master wealth, he also needs to take advantage of the situation and study the skills he obtained by chance.

"Second Master, the leader values ​​you so much, why are you still hesitating?"

"Second Master Zhang, from now on, you will be in the officialdom, and Sixth Master will be in charge of the martial arts world. If you have any matters that you cannot handle publicly, just leave them to Sixth Master."

"Yes, in fact, Sixth Master also has official status. He gave you 10% out of respect for your reputation for being righteous and upright."

Several village chiefs who were nearby spoke up.

As long as Zhang Yuan agreed, the alliance would be signed and everyone would swear an oath of blood alliance, and the Luyang Prefecture and the world would be theirs from now on.

Zhang Yuan slowly raised his head and looked at Mr. Zhao Liu.

"Sixth Master, you sent someone to tell me before that as long as I come, the head of the Tang family will be handed over to me, right?"

Mr. Zhao Liu laughed heartily and waved his hand, saying, "Don't worry, I'll hand Tang Wenshang over to you after the meeting."

Zhang Yuan nodded, took out a scroll and handed it to Mr. Zhao Liu.

"I have a list here. Master Liu, could you give me these people as well?"

His words made Mr. Zhao Liu frown.

This Zhang Erhe seems a bit ungrateful.

“Brother Zhang, if you want to accumulate some merit, I can give it to you.”

"But today is the alliance meeting. If you miss this day, I will have my brothers send you to the Wuwei Yamen."

Mr. Zhao Liu didn't want to cause any trouble.

He needs to borrow Zhang Erye's reputation and his official status.

Zhang Yuan looked at him and shook his head.

Many of the village chiefs and leaders standing nearby had ferocious expressions on their faces, and some of them glared at Zhang Yuan fiercely, as if they would go up and beat Zhang Yuan violently as long as Mr. Zhao Liu gave the order.

Mr. Zhao Liu took a deep breath, raised his hand, took the paper scroll from Zhang Yuan's hand and unfolded it.

His originally tense face flushed instantly.

He looked quickly from top to bottom at the name on the scroll, his blood trembling, revealing an uncontrollable anger.

It was not until his eyes fell on the last part of the paper that he laughed loudly and looked up at Zhang Yuan.

"Feng Qubing, Zhao Pinghu, Bai Guanyun, Duan Xing, Gong Changshu..."

"Master Zhang, Captain Zhang, this piece of paper you've included most of our allies in the alliance."

"Even my name, Zhao Changchun, is on it."

He laughed angrily, staring at Zhang Yuan.

"If you've captured us all, what alliance can we have?"

"In your eyes, Second Master, are we, the people of Jianghu, all a joke?"

On the top of Jiulin Mountain, martial artists stood up one by one.

It was originally a happy scene, but now Zhang Erhe has gone crazy for some unknown reason.

I'm giving him face by calling him Second Master. Does he really think of himself as the master?
Zhang Yuan's face was calm as he swept his eyes over the surrounding village chiefs and leaders, and then landed on Mr. Zhao Liu.

"You're right. In my eyes, you Jianghu people are just a joke."

(End of this chapter)