"Lord Zeng, Chen Yulou and Zhe Gushao have arrived.”
"Please invite him in."
Zhang Qishan put away the documents on the table and walked out of the study.
"Lord Zeng, all the funerary objects have been delivered. Miss Hong and the others are collecting them into the inventory.”
Zhang Qishan let them sit down and nodded." Alright, I got it. Since you're in Sand City, you should rest for a while."”
"Right, Zhe Gu Shao, the Muchen Pearl you want is in the tomb of King Xian.”
"However, I suggest that when you go, it's best to find more people to help. It's very dangerous inside.”
"Thank you, Lord Zeng," Zhe Gu Shao thanked him gratefully.”
"Don't worry, I'll keep the three conditions in mind. Once I get the Muchen Pearl, I'll immediately fulfill the agreement.”
After sending someone to arrange for them to rest, Zhang Qishan called for Adjutant Zhang.
"Arrange for the meeting tonight. Let's hold it in the villa's conference room.”
"Oh right, inform them in advance. Bring the shopkeepers of each family and distribute the goods together.”
……
In the evening, Zhang Qishan's villa became lively.
All the families of the Nine Gates gathered together, and the living room became a ball where the younger generation interacted with each other.
The leaders entered the meeting room and started the meeting.
Dang dang dang--
Zhang Qishan knocked on the table and waited for everyone to quiet down before speaking.
"I know that everyone is concerned about my gains this time, so I'll let everyone rest assured first.”
"Adjutant, divide the list among the eight. The funerary objects on it were just recorded in the afternoon.”
"But this time, I need everyone to help me first. I need to get 30% of the payment first. I have a batch of equipment that I need urgently.”
Looking at the funerary objects on the list, everyone was very excited. Although they weren't old, they couldn't resist the large quantity.
Even if it was divided into eight companies, the handling fees were still very high.
"Lord Zeng, don't worry. Since you're in a hurry to use the money, we naturally have nothing to say.”
"That's right. I'll send the money to you when we get back. It's only right that you take care of us.”
"I'll send you the money later."
……
The eight leaders agreed readily. Then, they released the name list and let their subordinates start working.
After dealing with the funerary objects, Zhang Qishan continued,"I've gathered everyone here to tell you something.”
"The Japanese are very arrogant now. The war should not be far away.”
"No matter what kind of conflicts there are, they are all small matters. Now that we need to tide over the difficulties together, do you have any objections?”
The eight of them looked at each other and nodded.
Huo Jinxi agreed." Lord Zeng is right. Recently, my Huo family's shop has been harassed by the Japanese quite a bit."”
"I've already made preparations. After selling the funerary artifacts, I'm prepared to shrink the layout.”
Old Dog Wu's expression was also a little heavy." I went out recently and found that the Japanese soldiers have already begun to take action.”
"Many tragedies have occurred in many places. War is really not far away.”
"Lord Zeng, since it has come to this, can you give me a rule?”
Zhang Qishan shook his head with a smile." The Nine Gates are deeply rooted in Sand City. I don't need to say much about the power behind you, right?”
"At this time, I hope that everyone can be more rational and not ruin the foundation of our ancestors for small profits.”
"As for how to arrange it, you all know what to do.”
Qi Tie looked around and suddenly warned.
"Lord Zeng is right. We all have our own backers, but some people should draw a clear line with the Japanese.”
"Don't be scolded by the ancestors when you get cleaned up.”
Everyone had their own channels of information, and everyone's gaze fell on the fourth brother of Nine Gates.
"Why are you all looking at me? Do you think I can be a traitor?"
He slammed the table hard, his tone a little excited. Then, he looked at Zhang Qishan.
"Lord Zeng, don't worry. I was not sensible in the past. I only did business with the Japanese a few times, but that was to cheat them of their money.”
"I'll cut off my business after I go back. I won't make things difficult for you.”
Zhang Qishan laughed coldly in his heart, but he looked calm on the surface.
"Mhm, you can deal with Fourth Brother's matters yourself, but don't become a traitor.”
"Otherwise, someone will naturally come to you for an explanation.”
Old Si quickly nodded." Yes, I understand."”
In the following period of time, each family exchanged information or resolved conflicts between their subordinates.
In any case, it was a peaceful appearance, and the atmosphere was quite harmonious.
After the meeting ended, Zhang Qishan sent everyone away. Just as he was about to return to the villa, he was stopped by someone in the dark.
"Lord Zeng, we found something on Judd's side.”
Zhang Qishan looked at Chen Pi who appeared in the darkness and nodded.
"Let's go in and talk."
She asked someone to pour a cup of hot water for Chen Pi. She didn't know how long he had been waiting outside.
"Lord Zeng, today, Ju De Kao came to me to exchange for information, so I handled it.”
"However, in his merchant association, I smelled a very special smell of blood.”
"I went to investigate tonight and found that there were many Japanese in his Chamber of Commerce. Some of them died very mysteriously.”
Zhang Qishan leaned against the sofa and fell into deep thought. Could it be that they had already been to the mine?
"Chenpi, describe it in detail.”
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