The system only arrives when you're old? Then let's create a super-rich family!

In an instant, the focus of the meeting room shifted completely, with everyone enthusiastically discussing how to connect with the Qin family and secure more investment in people's livelihood and national defense, almost completely forgetting that there was still the urgent matter of the unrest in Qingshui County that required central government intervention.

Fortunately, Lu Zhou remembered this incident and reminded everyone, which made them realize it.

Everyone snapped out of their daze, and Zeng Yunqi immediately suppressed his smile and gave the order in a deep voice.

"Have Xu Chongshan set off immediately and personally go to Qingshui County to take charge."

"We must stabilize public sentiment, reassure the masses, control the situation on the ground, prevent any serious incidents from occurring, smoothly conclude this crisis, and ensure that local order is quickly restored to normal."

"The Shi family's affairs will be handled strictly in accordance with regulations and discipline, and there will be absolutely no leniency."

...

the other side.

Qin Zihao was still immersed in the relaxed state of his holiday, feeling completely at ease.

I never expected his vacation to end so quickly. After only two and a half days, his grandfather asked him to review the events in Qingshui County.

He reviewed the entire course of events.

The more he analyzed it, the more intense the shock became in his heart. In the end, he was filled with awe and amazement.

There are only two ways that ordinary people can think of to break the deadlock.

First, the entry of power. Relying on top-level authority and parachuted-in factional forces, they forcibly restructure local interest rules, reshape the social hierarchy, and suppress local forces.

However, this was a method that the central government had already tried, exhausting resources and making several attempts, but in the end it not only failed, but the Shi family also withstood the pressure and backfired, even persecuting officials and using this to consolidate their own position, leaving no solution.

Secondly, commercial monopoly. They used massive amounts of capital to enter the market, seize market share at high prices, monopolize local industries, redistribute commercial interests, and slowly erode the foundation of Shijiazhuang.

However, this method was even less effective in Qingshui County. All the rules in Qingshui County were set by the Shi family. Any outside merchants who wanted to enter the market had to get the Shi family's approval and pay huge commissions and profits as tribute.

The Shi family controls all core positions, government authority, and market rules in the county, wielding immense power and showing no fear of any external capital or commercial forces.

Both conventional ways to break the deadlock have been blocked, making it a stalemate.

However, with a clever move, the grandfather wiped the Shi family out of the country from a thousand miles away without firing a single shot.

After a long while, Qin Zihao let out a long sigh, his eyes filled with awe.

He turned to look at Qin Zheng, who was sitting quietly to the side sipping tea, and said with genuine admiration:

"Grandpa, I understand."

"Are you trying to tell me that most of the world's problems can be solved if money is used in the right way?"

Faced with his eldest grandson's question, Qin Zheng simply took a sip of the Imperial Dragon Well tea, feeling pleased, and then shook his head slightly, saying:

"almost."

Upon hearing this, Qin Zihao recalled his grandfather's style of doing things and confidently replied, "Ninety-nine percent of the time!"

Qin Zheng nodded slightly, his expression calm as he said:

"I guess so. The remaining one percent is birth, aging, sickness, and death, the cycle of life, which is something that money can't change."

This seemingly casual remark stirred up a storm in Qin Zihao's heart, completely overturning his years of understanding.

Is it just...birth, aging, sickness, and death? What about power? Can it be solved with money?

People say that power is greater than money; power can crush all capital, and money can never overcome the barrier of power. This is a deeply ingrained belief of his, and also a consensus among all wealthy and powerful families.

He knew that his grandfather never exaggerated. In other words, his grandfather believed that power always crushed money, and that money could never surpass power. But to his grandfather, that might not even be a problem.

Qin Zihao himself was unaware that his preconceived notion of "the supremacy of power" was beginning to change.

He no longer viewed power as an insurmountable mountain; his vision, perspective, and mindset underwent an instant transformation, and his temperament became increasingly mature and stable.

At that moment, his wings grew even fuller.

Qin Zihao's eyes were incredibly clear and firm as he spoke solemnly.

"Grandpa, I understand!"

"Money and power have never been inherently superior or inferior; the real key lies in the person wielding them and the means by which they are used!"

"Since ancient times, when a new dynasty is first established, power determines the fate of the nation and crushes capital; at the end of a dynasty, capital controls aristocratic families, manipulates the court, and dictates power."

"The cycle of reincarnation continues endlessly; this is an immutable truth!"

Thinking of the Wang, Bai, Li, and Xie families, and other aristocratic families with histories spanning centuries or even millennia, he added:

"Emperors come and go, but ancient families remain steadfast!"

As Qin Zheng watched his eldest grandson suddenly understand and his mind soar, his eyes instantly filled with deep approval and satisfaction, and he slowly nodded.

"good."

"Grandpa wanted to use the incident in Qingshui County to teach you this lesson."

"What power cannot do, money can do if you have enough means, enough capital, and enough resources."

"Even without the old news from Chaoshan City to create momentum and instantly boost public opinion, Grandpa can still slowly wear down the Shi family by using capital to his advantage, it will just take longer."

Just then, soft footsteps came from outside the door.

Lu Cheng'an walked respectfully into the study, bowing slightly as he said:

"Master, General Lin has come to pay a visit and wishes to see you."

Upon hearing this, Qin Zheng turned his gaze slightly to Qin Zihao, who had already transformed and grown up, and spoke with expectation in his tone.

"Now that your vacation is over, and as for Lin Guolong, which Grandpa also prepared for you, you will be in charge of receiving him."

"Grandpa is getting old and can't do everything himself to protect you and the family for the rest of your life. All I can do is pave the way for you, help you grow up quickly, become independent as soon as possible, take over the responsibilities of the Qin family head, and protect the family in Grandpa's place!"

"Once you've fully matured, I'll be able to finally unload my burdens and enjoy my retirement."

These earnest expectations warmed Qin Zihao's heart, brought tears to his eyes, and filled him with emotion and pride.

He straightened his back, his expression resolute, his eyes burning, and solemnly made his vow.

"Grandpa, rest assured! I will absolutely not let you down! I will seize every opportunity, hone my skills, and lead the Qin family to break through the existing limitations, become increasingly prosperous, and reach even greater heights!"

Upon seeing this, Qin Zheng laughed loudly, raised his hand and gave a thumbs up, full of approval.

"Excellent! As expected of the future head of the Qin family, you have both courage and a sense of responsibility!"

This beast of mine, which has been lying dormant for so long, has finally awakened completely and grown strong.

The ox and horse have awakened, and he can prepare to retire, sit idly sipping tea, listening to the tune of "Happy Water Buffalo"—no, it's "Flowers Falling and Water Flowing"—and live a leisurely retirement life.