Peace Order

Chapter 1802 - 81: New Year’s Money

There’s still money, but the grain cannot withstand a battle to the death.

The real fight that comes next is between two [worlds].

The circulation of gold and silver is likely to decrease significantly.

The Martial World mirrors the court, and the battlefield is an extension of the imperial court. However, in Yan Daiqing’s eyes, these are all one and the same. Now, approaching his thirties, having been honed by the chaotic times, Yan Daiqing understands much.

The three aspects are unified, yet revolve around the axis of economy and money.

Various changes can be observed from subtle market fluctuations, such as grain prices and stock levels. The current situation is that communication from all sides is rapidly severed, and the old rules no longer apply — economy and market goods cannot circulate.

Once it reaches this stage, it’s a fight to the death.

Yan Daiqing took a slight breath, his eyes solemn.

A sensation like lightning coursed down his spine.

"State of war readiness..."

He suddenly had a belated realization.

He realized why the Xue Family, whose businesses spanned across the land, had secretly begun selling their businesses and industries in Ying Country even before Chen Country was fully taken over, incurring much loss, but secretly bringing back many assets.

Yan Daiqing noticed this because of Wen Qingyu’s frustration.

This genius, the first among the younger generation in self-planning, realized it.

People in the Xue Family who had problems were promoted and transferred to Ying Country. At that time, there was a great war in Chen Country, and Ying Country was stable. Those Xue Family members with issues who were transferred to Ying Country were quite happy.

In such merriment, they embezzled goods from the Xue Family’s Trade Guild there.

And secretly brought back what Xue Daoyong needed.

Now the situation is gradually becoming tense, and the Xue Family’s Trade Guild there is struggling to operate, as Ying Country has gradually taken control. The people from the Xue Family’s Trade Guild have also been dealt with, and Wen Qingyu visited Xue Daoyong, bringing up this matter quietly.

Xue Daoyong was full of regret and said: "Even though those people took dirty money and were tainted with human lives, they are still part of my Xue Family. As fierce as I am, like a tiger, a tiger does not eat its cubs. How can I kill them with my own hands?"

"Let Jiang Wanxiang help me deal with these people."

The old man chewed on a tea leaf stem, spitting out tea dregs, and laughed:

"Does Mr. Wen kill with his own swords?"

Wen Qingyu grinned without changing his expression: "I use theirs."

"Let them kill themselves."

The old man said happily: "You’re not convinced."

"Your mindset is not stable enough."

Wen Qingyu: "..."

His smile became even more gentle.

The tiger of chaos laughed out loud, this hero who reopened trade routes to the Western Regions during his era, multiplying the Xue Family’s wealth, stood up and patted Wen Qingyu’s shoulder.

Wen Qingyu: "What do you mean?"

The tiger of chaos smiled happily: "Young man, practice more."

"Hahaha!"

In this situation, Prince Qin issued an order to collect gold and iron from Chen Country and the Turkic Jue Grassland, seemingly planning to cast cauldrons. However, the task of casting cauldrons is substantial, time-consuming, and labor-intensive, even mobilizing the entire Qilin Army’s [blessings].

Indeed, quite a few good things were gleaned from the Chen royal family.

Prince Qin is in a pleasant mood.

In Jiangzhou City, Li Guanyi gathered enough materials to forge the Nine Cauldrons and placed on the table the items that Nangong Wumeng previously found, including a Jade Disc of Nine Dragons with exquisite craftsmanship, and a few jade Lucky Coins.

These are intended for his adopted daughter by Li Guanyi.

After finding them yesterday, Li Guanyi planned to pack them up today and write a letter to Ji Zichang about these things, at least not always claiming it’s Li Guanyi embezzling the child’s New Year’s money.

Cough, cough, what embezzlement? How can a godfather’s acts be called embezzlement!

This is known as temporary safekeeping!

Yes, just a temporary safekeeping by the father. They will certainly be given to her in the future. How could I, Prince Qin, ever delay repaying?

Li Guanyi picked up a pen to write a letter.

"Long time no see, Chang Wen—"

"How are you and sister-in-law?"

"I have finally avenged my parents, at least partially. With no more worries about the Turkic Jue Grassland or Chen Dingye, the world is desolate, ten years have passed in a flash."

"The fiery ordeal that trapped me in my youth has now calmed at last."

"Yet the world is not at peace, and there’s still one last hard, fierce battle to fight. I once thought that as long as there was peace in the world, anyone could lead, but gradually I realized, having come this far, that this mindset was for the comrades who have left, for the past, and for the most disgraceful betrayals of myself."

"A teacher once told me that revolutions must be thorough."

"This isn’t a dinner party, this final battle must be fought, must be won, only then can the world be reshaped. However, I also know that the tide of the times will inevitably bring many issues once more."

"But the times must move forward, albeit with twists and turns."

"How can a true man shrink back because of this?"

"When the world is finally at peace, you can leave, travel everywhere, be yourself, and no longer be the Red Emperor. You are Ji Zichang, or, if you feel that name represents restraint, just be Chang Wen."

"As for Ning’er, the child can stay with me. When the time comes, you can travel around with my sister-in-law, while I teach the child Martial arts and oversee this place. If you miss her, you can always come to me."

"But take care, the child is very affectionate!"