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Chapter 098: Dressed in Fine Clothes and Riding a Furious Horse
"Aoying Bo, how much military funds do we still have?" Yang Chen asked.
"There are still three hundred thousand purple gold coins."
"Not enough, too little. We need at least one million," Yang Chen said with a frown.
"Leader, I still have two hundred thousand military funds in hand that I can provide to you," Shi Heng said.
"Good, hand over all the military funds to Li Qi," Yang Chen instructed. He then thought of a plan and said to the soldiers, "One purple gold coin equals one point of military merit. One hundred military merits can promote you to a hundred leader, and one thousand military merits can promote you to a thousand household. This opportunity is only available once; it's up to you to decide." Yang Chen declared.
"That's not acceptable," Lin Tingting quickly interjected.
"Right now, I make the decisions!" Yang Chen said coldly. "Li Qi, you have one day to register. After one day, no more exchanges for military merit will be allowed."
"Understood, Leader."
"Report," someone in the crowd said.
"Speak," Yang Chen looked at him.
"If our army consists entirely of hundred leaders, who will they manage?"
"Think long-term. Our army cannot consist of just three thousand people. In the future, I will definitely lead an army of millions. Hundred leaders? Do you really think highly of that?" Yang Chen replied.
"Thank you, Leader. I understand now."
"Alright, you are free to disperse. You only have one day; I believe you will make the best choice. Let me remind you that the donated military merits can accumulate. This means if you donate eight hundred purple gold coins and later earn two hundred military merits, you can be promoted to a thousand household! At the same time, you can also buy a count for just ten million purple gold coins. A first-rank count costs ten million, a second-rank count five million, and a third-rank earl three million. If you have friends who want to join the army, they can also be summoned; this rule applies equally." Yang Chen tempted them.
Only Yang Chen would dare to do this—ten million purple gold coins for a marquis! However, according to Yang Chen's words, a second-rank marquis would cost one hundred million; a first-rank marquis might even cost one billion, or perhaps Yang Chen would be greedy and demand ten billion or even one hundred billion... Just like with the first-rank marquis, Yang Chen had increased the price for the second-rank marquis tenfold.
"Alright, go arrange things. But remember that any arrows produced must be handed back to me. I forgot to mention that I am a master weapon smith," Yang Chen smiled.
"Yes, Leader."
"By the way, for every thousand arrows produced, there will be a reward of ten military merits. You can also go out to purchase; a thousand arrows is roughly equivalent to ten Purple Gold Coins." Yang Chen instructed, "Dismissed."
"Yes, Leader." The following day was the busiest time for Li Qi, with thousands of registrations. It was exhausting. However, our Leader was busy in his room carving his Triad Spirit Gathering Array.
The next morning, Li Qi knocked on Yang Chen's door and said, " Leader, I have something to report."
"What is it?"
"Someone just offered to donate three million Purple Gold Coins."
"Oh? Do they want to directly grant the title of Third-Rank Earl? That's quite a generous offer." Yang Chen opened the door and said, "Let's go out and see this big fish." Under Li Qi's lead, Yang Chen arrived at the center of the square and saw who this 'big fish' was.
"Leader, it's him," Li Qi said.
"Yang Leader?" the young man said.
"That's me. May I ask how you are addressed?" Yang Chen inquired.
"Wan Sanqian."
"Wan Sanqian? Heh, the Wanjin Chamber of Commerce is quite generous. I heard that Wan Sanqian wants to donate three million Purple Gold Coins to the army?" Yang Chen asked.
"That's right, and I have brought the Purple Gold Coins. Would you like to count them, Yang Leader?" Wan Sanqian asked.
"No need; just hand them over to my subordinate. Li Qi, take note." Yang Chen instructed.
"Yes, Leader."
"A Si, hand over the money," Wan Sanqian said to his subordinate.
"Yes, Young Master."
“Wan Sanqian, how about we step aside to talk?” Yang Chen said.
“Sure, please.” Wan Sanqian replied. Yang Chen led Wan Sanqian to the Reception Room and said, “There’s no tea or alcohol in the military camp, and even if there were, I’m afraid Wan Sanqian wouldn’t be accustomed to it.”
“It’s fine.”
“Wan Sanqian, what do you intend to exchange for this one million Purple Gold Coin?” Yang Chen asked.
“Oh? Leader Yang is indeed straightforward, so I won’t beat around the bush. I have gathered quite a bit of information about you; in just one year, you advanced from Fighter Realm to Duel King. I admire that. Therefore, I would like to collaborate with you.” Wan Sanqian said.
“Are you interested in my potential? How do you wish to collaborate?” Yang Chen inquired.
“Help me seize the position of president of the Wanjin Chamber of Commerce.” Wan Sanqian stated.
“Oh? How so?” Yang Chen asked.
“In our family, as long as one is a direct descendant of the clan leader, they are qualified to compete for the presidency of the Wanjin Chamber of Commerce. In my generation, my father has three sons: Wan Sanqi, Wan Sanqian, and Wan San Wan. I want you, Leader Yang, to help me defeat my elder brother and younger brother.” Wan Sanqian explained.
“Oh? As of now, I don’t have any means to assist you.” Yang Chen replied.
“I know, but that may change in the future.” Wan Sanqian said. “I still have ten years. This year I am nineteen; ten years from now, when my elder brother turns thirty, my father will choose one of us three brothers to inherit the family business.” Wan Sanqian continued.
“Your family competes for the position of president when the eldest son turns thirty, is that correct?” Yang Chen asked.
“Exactly. Please assist me, Leader Yang.” Wan Sanqian said: “I also understand that your ambitions lie beyond this; it is not impossible for you to ascend to the throne in the future. Therefore, I am willing to support you! I will do everything in my power to assist you!”
“You are too kind, Wan Sanqian. If I have the ability ten years from now, I will surely help you.” Yang Chen replied.
“Good, then let’s make a pact here: ten years from now, you will help me seize the presidency. Before that, I will cover all your expenses. How does that sound?” Wan Sanqian proposed.
“Sounds good!” Yang Chen nodded in agreement.
“In that case, I will also donate five thousand Heavenly Bow, five hundred thousand Zhu Ri Jian, five thousand pieces of chain mail, and two thousand Unicorns.”
“Heavenly Bow? Zhu Ri Jian? A weapon more powerful than Sky-Piercing Bow and Armor-Piercing Arrow?” Yang Chen exclaimed.
“That's right, a fine horse and a strong bow represent the valiant image of the cavalry,” Wan Sanqian said with a smile.
“Then I thank you, Wan Sanqian,” Yang Chen smiled back.
“No need to be polite. From now on, you can just call me Sanqian, Leader,” Wan Sanqian said with a smile.
“Sanqian. Ha ha, you can also directly call me Yang Chen. If you don’t mind, calling me ‘big brother’ wouldn’t be bad either,” Yang Chen said cheerfully.
“Then I will respectfully follow your lead, big brother,” Wan Sanqian replied with a grin.
“Good. Sanqian, what do you want me to do in ten years?” Yang Chen asked.
“You don’t need to do anything. Our family has an unwritten rule that no disciple can directly or indirectly assassinate another disciple. Because we are merchants, and merchants value interests, we are betting on the future. As long as you surpass my brothers in achievements ten years from now, I will consider it a victory,” Wan Sanqian explained.
“I understand now; your family is betting on foresight! Is that what you mean?” Yang Chen said.
“That’s right, that’s exactly the meaning. As merchants, we must have a long-term vision and not be limited to the present,” Wan Sanqian said.
“I can understand your family's perspective. I will request from above to grant you a first-class count title, and at the same time, you are also at the level of Three-Star Battle Emperor, which is sufficient,” Yang Chen said.
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