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Due to the experiences of undercover inspections over the years, Luzi finally decided to privately establish a charity organization. This organization would categorize and sell various shops, some even operating on a half-sell, half-give basis. From a broad perspective, this is actually justifiable. Regardless of who rules this world in the future, the common people living in it are still the subjects of the future inheritors. There is essentially no difference between providing aid now and providing aid after seizing power; it is merely a matter of timing, isn't it?
Hiring local labor can save a family, reducing the number of families that might collapse at any moment. Even facing conscription is not an issue; after all, there are connections! The Keeper from the branch can mediate this matter without any problem; as long as there is money involved, it becomes quite simple!
Moreover, with the Keeper's charitable nature and relief efforts during years of disaster, Prosperity's reputation has soared, earning an excellent reputation everywhere. For this reason, anyone who can work at Prosperity's branch takes pride in it. The proud capital in taverns and tea houses only breeds envy and resentment among others. As soon as a job advertisement is posted, people will rush to apply!
Some may doubt that such a prominent name would not attract ill-intentioned individuals. Wouldn't the corrupt Government avoid visiting? This concern hits the nail on the head; let's first address the issue of bad people. In those days, if any family had a wayward descendant, they would be scorned by their neighbors. No respectable family would consider marrying their daughter to such a person.
Thus, poverty itself is not frightening; what is frightening is being looked down upon by neighbors. Many so-called bad people are actually forced into that role by the local Government and thugs; most of them have been coerced into becoming bad individuals. Therefore, as long as someone hears about a family helping the poor without being greedy, those who have turned to banditry will not target such kind-hearted individuals. These people always adhere to the elders' words: bullying good people will bring retribution!
As for the Government issue, that is even less of a concern. The connections of Prosperity are so solid that even a fool can see it. From Nobles and Ministers down to various officials, who does not give Prosperity face? When Luzi organized a wedding for Meng Wu in Wei Kingdom, even the King of Chu sent congratulatory gifts. If this does not illustrate the point, then what does? Furthermore, they have never evaded taxes; even upright officials cannot say anything against them. Those officials who have benefited from Prosperity Company give it high praise; thus, who would have the time to create trouble?
As for those thugs, if they were not protected by the Government—whether intentionally or unintentionally—they would have been cleared out long ago. The Government does not provoke them; they certainly will not provoke anyone else. They only need to mention Prosperity's name to gain respect. There were indeed some who attempted to cause trouble during this period, but afterward, no trace of them was found. It was later rumored that they had gone overseas in search of Gold Mountain. Whether this was true or not remains unknown; in any case, those individuals were never seen again.
The common people should manage worldly affairs; Luzi does not care about this. That should be the Monarch's responsibility, not something an ordinary person should concern themselves with. One should only do their best in everything; beyond that, what more can be expected!?
At this moment at the foot of the mountain, several elders encountered Prosperity's Big Shopkeeper and realized that even if they met ill-intentioned individuals, there was no need to worry. This was indeed divine protection!
Upon understanding that the elder meant divine protection for their safe arrival at Thunder Mountain Temple, Luzi couldn't help but laugh and cry at the same time. Initially thinking it referred to ensuring their safety on their journey turned out to be about this matter instead. Thus, he quickly clarified that these were mere titles and should not be taken seriously.
A person's reputation reflects their character! How could a bad person be transformed into a good one? The elders did not believe in empty titles at all and warmly invited everyone to follow them back to their village for rest.
Hearing such titles already brought about this much respect; if they truly went back to the village, wouldn't they be treated like deities? Luzi had no choice but to politely decline and express his intention to visit again when he had the chance. Fortunately, the elders understood etiquette and recognized that important individuals are often busy. After confirming their promise to visit and receiving affirmation from Luzi, they slowly began their ascent up the mountain.
This place will soon become a battlefield; how can we allow innocent people to be implicated! Luzi quickly stopped the elders' plans, offering to help and hoping they would come back next year.
The ritual is held once a year; how can the rules set by our ancestors be broken so easily!? The elders expressed their goodwill but insisted that it was not appropriate to trouble someone of high status to intervene in the ritual.
Luzi naturally understood the rules, but today was different from usual. Just as he was about to persuade them further, he saw Li Xin and Shisan hurriedly approaching with several subordinates, indicating that pursuers were near. At this point, discussing anything else would be futile; how could the elders' stubbornness be changed with just a few words!? If these elders remained here, they could be in danger with Wei Wujie's arrival. Thinking of this, he quickly exchanged glances with those around him. Two young men helped an elder up and swiftly ran up the steps.
Lu Ziran and Chuchu led everyone to follow closely behind, while Luzi stayed behind alone to wait for Li Xin and the others. What was meant to come would eventually arrive; in two hours, it would be dark. Sigh! Why haven't my reinforcements arrived yet!?
Li Xin had no burdens, so he was the first to arrive. Seeing Luzi standing alone at the mountain gate warmed his heart. He hurried over and reminded him, "The Wei Army will arrive in less than a quarter of an hour; we should hurry up the mountain!"
Luzi waited for all the rear guard personnel to arrive before nodding to signal everyone to follow.
Wei Wujie's retainers included many skilled individuals, with many techniques being family traditions. When faced with professional-level tracking skills, one of the retainers could almost be described as ignoring it entirely. This person’s surname was Shen, with the single character Bao. His name was just one character short of Shen Gongbao from Investiture of the Gods.
(The full name of Ancient People generally includes surname, given name, and courtesy name; for example, Zhang Fei's full title is Zhang Fei Yide.)
Shen Bao's family tradition was land tracking techniques, which were almost miraculous in application. Typical tracking methods rely on meticulous observation and the placement of objects that have fallen freely along the way to find answers since leaves fall at angles different from those dropped by humans. However, his tracking method did not rely on this but rather on his nose!
According to him, his extraordinary sense of smell was acquired after a serious illness; this was actually a cover story. There must be hereditary genetic reasons involved, combined with reasonable maintenance and improvement over time that allowed this individual still in infancy to possess superhuman olfactory abilities. Having just genetics is not enough; having secretive training methods alone is also insufficient. Both must be present to train an astonishing skill.
Xingling Jun was not anxious precisely because he knew he had such a person among his subordinates. Whether trained or born with it did not matter to him.
What mattered was ability! As long as it existed!
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