I proved immortality through the imperial examination.

Chapter 101 Choice
As soon as Xue Xiang said this.

Many people in the room who were drinking tea sprayed it out.

I've seen people recommend themselves and take things on their own, but I've never seen anyone steal by trickery or force. And Su Suiran is still here.

Su Suiran was also stunned; he simply couldn't believe his ears.

Is this something a person can say?
"It's not that I'm shameless, it's just that I started Suiyang Ferry, and only I know what it will become in the future."

I know that Magistrate Su also has his own plans. How about we each present our proposals and let everyone decide?

Of course, even if Magistrate Su insists on becoming the head of the Supplementary Office, it doesn't matter. The key is to have an overall plan that benefits Suiyang Ferry, Suiyang Town, and the people of Suiyang.

After Xue Xiang finished speaking, Su Suiran put away her contempt.

He keenly sensed that Xue Xiang had subtly shifted the focus of the meeting.

The original topic of discussion was whether or not a supplementary office should be established.

Now, after his joking competition for the position, they've each come up with their own solutions.

Su Suiran could not object, because he was going to be the head of the supplementary office and should have his own opinions.

Although the Zhangyin Temple meeting is based on the principle of the majority of votes winning, it is not a matter of mindlessly banding together to win.

After all, the resulting meeting minutes must be submitted to Yunmeng City for archiving.

Even so, Su Suiran was not afraid, because he was confident that his plan was presentable.

Even if Xue Xiang's solution was better than his own.

However, there is no clear standard for evaluating which of the two options is better; it's just a matter of people saying one thing and meaning another.

“Alright, since Director Xue insists on being serious, let’s be serious this time. I, Su, will start by presenting my proposal…”

Su Suiran asked someone to bring cardboard and charcoal pencils, and then began to sketch a rough diagram on the blackboard while explaining.

The plan he presented was exactly the same as the one he had previously told Xue Xiang.

Everyone nodded after hearing this.

After Su Suiran finished her introduction, she placed the charcoal pencil on the table and gave it a gentle push. The pencil stopped precisely in front of Xue Xiang. "Please."

Wang Anshi covered his eyes in despair.

He knew he was doomed. Su Suiran's plan was very reasonable, except for lacking ambition, it had no shortcomings.

Such a plan is absolutely acceptable, and as long as his supporters back it, Xue Xiangjue will have no chance of turning the tables.

Just then, Xue Xiang stood up and said, "I won't bother gesturing and chattering anymore. I have a few sheets of paper here, so you can all take a look together."

As he spoke, he pulled a rolled-up paper tube from his sleeve, unfolded it, and found it contained sheets of newspaper.

He stood up and handed out the newspapers to everyone, including the department heads and deputy department heads sitting in the back row.

"Is this a newspaper?"

"Why is there no time available, and no newspaper information either?"

"My God, what a generous move! The United Merchants, Dingfeng Merchants, and Zhengda Merchants will jointly invest 10,000 spirit stones in Suiyang Ferry."

"Dingfeng Trading Company and Zhengda Trading Company are both well-known large trading companies in Canglan Prefecture. Why are they willing to invest in Suiyangdu?"

"What kind of background does the United Trading Company have? They actually promised to donate no less than five hundred spirit stones to our Suiyang Town once the land under their name is put up for auction."

"What... what is this thing? It looks like a newspaper, but it's not a newspaper. Can what's written in it be true?"

"........."

The room was filled with discussion, and Su Suiran felt a chill run through her body.

"Ladies and gentlemen, this is a draft of a message from the cloud, which has not yet been printed. It will be published after today's meeting."

At the latest, the day after tomorrow, everyone will be able to see the above content on Cloud Messages. I guarantee the news is absolutely true.

Xue Xiang said with a smile.

Ever since Liu Mei predicted Su Sui Ran's arrival that day and asked Xue Xiang how he could become irreplaceable.

Xue Xiang thought about it for a long time.

With the development of Suiyangdu underway, it's now an open secret that the development of Suiyangdu is a done deal.

What he can do, Su Suiran can do as well. Su Suiran is still the superior, with greater power, so he will only do it better.

If he can contact the business, Su Suiran can too.

After much thought, Xue Xiang finally realized that his irreplaceable role lay in his ability to send messages from the clouds.

He has the information amplifier that is the Cloud Message.

How many businesses can Su Suiran unite with, seven or ten?
However, he could use cloud messages to announce the development and future plans of Suiyang Ferry to the world.

At that time, it will not only attract merchants from Yunmeng City and even Canaan County, but will shake up merchants throughout the entire Canglan Prefecture.

After he told Xie Haiya about his plans, Xie Haiya helped him contact Dingfeng and Zhengda, two well-known trading companies in Canglan Prefecture.

According to Xie Haiya, Suiyangdu is no longer a piece of fat meat, but a fat pig.

Those mouths that previously devoured the news from the clouds are no longer worthy of enjoying this fat pig.

As expected, Dingfeng Trading Company and Zhengda Trading Company were very interested in the idea proposed by Xue Xiang.

But their only condition is that certainty is required.

In other words, we need to observe the development trend of Suiyangdu.

Therefore, during the period after Su Suiran took office, Xue Xiang cooperated with Su Suiran.

Even if Su Suiran extended his reach into Suiyang Ferry, even if Su Suiran openly reshuffled the squadron leaders of the Eleventh Division, including Xun Sizhou.

Xue Xiang remained inactive throughout.

He needs time, he needs to allow Suiyangdu to develop rapidly, and he needs to let Dingfeng Trading Company and Zhengda Trading Company see this certainty.

Until seven days ago, he confronted Dingfeng and Zhengda, and the two companies no longer hesitated. With Xie Haiya as witness, the three parties signed a cooperation agreement.

"What this newspaper says is certainly good, but it is somewhat overly ambitious."

Su Suiran forced himself to regain his composure and said loudly, "The two options have been presented. Now we will proceed with the decision-making process."

He wasn't going to reason with Xue Xiang anymore; he would just use force to subdue him.

“Lord Su, please reconsider.”

Xue Xiang frowned slightly.

Su Suiran banged on the table, "The decision on the document is also a concentrated reflection of everyone's opinions. Why shouldn't we think it over carefully?"

My mind is made up. Now, let's begin the selection process. There are two options; you may choose for yourselves.

"Since the town magistrate arrived first, I naturally chose my own plan."

As he spoke, a thought struck him, and a bright spot shot out from the seal and stamp, landing on the table in front of him.

"I naturally agree with myself."

Xue Xiang produced a bright spot.

"I agree with Director Xue's plan. It's an obvious money-making scheme. If Suiyang prospers, how can everyone else fail?"

The speaker was Yan Guangming, the deputy town magistrate, who was in charge of Lingtian and Yaoshan. Today, he unusually expressed his opinion, casting a bright spot onto Xue Xiang's desk.

Yan Guangming's statement did not surprise Su Suiran.

Yan Guangming was transferred from the town's military to the local level, so he was naturally close to Wei Yang.

Recently, Wei Yang has been fiercely supporting Xue Xiang, so Yan Guangming's attitude is not surprising.

Even if Yan Guangming supports Xue Xiang, two votes are not enough to overturn the situation.

"Chief Chen, what's your opinion?"

Su Suiran was very dissatisfied with Chen Tong's slowness.

“I…agree with Magistrate Su’s opinion.”

After speaking, he used the seal to project a spot of light.

Su Suiran stared intently at Chen Tong, hardly believing her eyes. This guy didn't even give a reason.

Chen Tong looked back at Su Suiran, as if to say, "Supporting you against my will is already my limit. Even a blind person knows who to choose. How can I make it up?"
(End of this chapter)