The Sovereign Of The Three Realms
Chapter 27: Scolding the Elite
Really quiet! A deadly silence descends!
No one had anticipated that Jiang Feng would suddenly erupt so violently. This completely destroyed all of their relations with Soaring Dragon, and started a feud with the first duke in the kingdom!
In just that one moment, even those who were friendly with the duke of Jiang Han broke out in cold sweat on his behalf.
As for the neutral party, they did not even dare to look at Jiang Feng. Doing so could cause the Duke of Soaring Dragon to misunderstand and think that they were also supporting Jiang Feng.
The atmosphere of the banquet was very strange.
It was at this moment that ear-piercing applause began to sound.
Jiang Chen stood up lazily, a good “Omelan, done right! You're my parents are fine. I wonder about one thing. Isn't there one backbone to be found among you called the duke of – who is called an elite noble?
Do we need to rely on you weak-willed, sycophants, mediocre lay people to defend the borders of our Eastern Kingdom?
Is the only ability you have left in suppressing your comrades, seizing the land from your comrades and robbing your comrades of profits?
As for you, the Pill King Garden isn't it? For a mere entrepreneur, do you have accomplishments on your behalf? Have you provided any service to the kingdom? Where did you get the courage to lecture a second rank duke in such a tone?
Who gave you that courage? Does the king know how arrogant you are? He who observes the bigger picture and takes appropriate action is the smart one, right? Look at the bigger picture, right? Alright, I want to see the bigger picture as to what kind of image you, the Pill King Garden, mean. Partnership end? I spit on that. This young duke is telling you clearly now, the Pill King Garden has been banned by my Jiang family!
The grand court chief sneered coldly. “Bidden? Who do you think you are fooling? Your Jiang family is just a desperate duchy. Ban my King Pill Garden? Your family's land with veins can only be used to raise pigs without the support of my Garden, let alone.”
Jiang Chen smiled faintly. “Is that so? The third Hallmaster of the Hall of Healing, this Grand Courtmaster said that my family's land can only be used to raise pigs. What did you say?”
The third hallmaster chuckled and rubbed his nose. “It is a shame to raise cattle on a piece of land with veins. Our Healing Hall is willing to offer ten million silver and sign a five-year contract with the Jiang family. No, ten years, twenty years .. You specify the length of the contract!
Whahuh? Everyone present, including the Duke of Soaring Dragon, all thought they had misheard. The third Hallmaster of the Hall of Healing had offered ten million silver to sign a contract with the Jiang family under these circumstances?
If it was another time, and they signed a contract for pure business dealings, then it wouldn't be a big deal.
But with this incident, the actions of the Healing Hall openly supported the Jiang family, and took the risk of antagonizing the Soaring Dragon duke.
It's freaky.
Who did not know how dominant the Hall of Healing was?
Who doesn't know how crafty the Hall of Healing is?
It was no wonder that the Hall of Healing had no opinion in this kind of situation. But, it was truly a strange thing for a hallmaster from the Hall to step forward and express their opinion.
When did the Jiang family connect with the Hall of Healing, and form such a strong bond?
No one felt that the Jiang family ruled so much face that it caused the Healing Hall to openly express its support for them.
Grand courtmaster expression changed, “Hallmaster Qiao, this is not the thing to do?”
Of the three market incumbents in the capital for spirit herbs, the Hall of Healing was the market leader, and held fifty percent market share.
The Farmers God Temple and the Pill King Garden shared the remaining half of the market.
Although all three parties engage in intense competition, they also respect hidden rules to avoid stealing each other's business maliciously.
This is a principle that no one voices, but a line that everyone follows.
The third hallmaster smiled faintly. “Court Wang, I clearly heard you declare the end of your business relationship with the Jiang family now. If this is not the case, how could my Hall possibly intervene? We all understand the rules of business. You no longer want to pursue this deal, and thus we take it. There's nothing untoward here, right?”
The Hall of Healing was not wrong whether it concerned prescribed rules or hidden rules.
The grand courtmaster had an ugly expression on his face. He had placed himself in public and destroyed his relationship with the Jiang family because he wanted to curry favor with the Duke of Soaring Dragon.
Running a business is the same, regardless of who they do it with. If the Long family controlled the land with spirit veins, then they would do business with the Soaring Dragon duke. There was not the slightest loss to the Pill King Garden, and they could actually use this opportunity to pave the way for a relationship with Soaring Dragon. There is only good to be gained, and no evil.
Plus, he had calculated that even if he said that the Garden had banned the Jiang family, the Hall and the Temple would not step forward to take over the business.
After all, a business deal worth five million silver a year was not worth the risk of offending the Duke of Soaring Dragon.
The head of the supreme court does not take into account things that revolve beyond his control.
The Healing Hall has not only stepped forward, but they have raised the stakes and doubled the partnership rate. Their attitude was clear, they would support the Jiang family!
The grand courtmaster did not understand, he really did not understand. The Healing Hall was very ingenious .. was it worth the small profit to offend the current Duke of Soaring Dragon?
It was obviously difficult for the banquet to continue now as everything had progressed to this point.
Many guests subconsciously left, after seeing the Duke of Soaring Dragon's face darken in anger. The Duke intended to use this banquet to show off his wealth and power.
But now, thanks to father Jiang's duo and the additional participation of the Hall of Healing, it had turned into the Jiang family that attacked Soaring Dragon's face.
The situation is very strange.
No matter what, the peace of the Eastern Kingdom would most likely be shattered.
Because, the Duke of Soaring Dragon was quite angry!
The consequences of the anger of the first duke of the kingdom would be severe.
As the representative of the royal family, Princess Gouyu felt complicated emotions. He had been biased towards Jiang Chen, but suddenly realized that this arrogant and venomous person actually had some trace of a dominant aura and a slight backbone!
Jiang Chen's aggressive lectures, his ease in facing all sorts of noble elites, the mystery of the Healing Hall's intervention — all this forced Princess Gouyu to personally acknowledge —
Even he was wrong about this Jiang Chen kid before!
When the banquet was over, the grand courtmaster stood outside the door and smiled coldly at Jiang Feng. “Jiang Feng, it's over for you and your son. Offending the duke of Soaring Dragon meant that the future of the Jiang family would be so difficult that it would be difficult even to take a single step forward.”
“Court Wang, I'm actually curious. As a businessman, is it really interesting to be a dog for others and passionately pave the way for others?”
Jiang Chen chuckled as he passed the Grand Courtmaster with a contemptuous look.
“Jiang Chen, you boy, keep pacing. Time is running out.” Court Chief Wang gritted his teeth.
“You're right, time is running out. Pill King Garden, heh heh ....His kingdom might be vast, but there seemed to be no need for three market participants in the field of spirit medicine. ”
Jiang Chen dug in with his heels after conveying his words and ran away.
In order to suffer such indecision from Jiang Chen's arrogant demeanor, Court Chief Wang was so angry that he wanted to spit blood. It was a sad day.
His business deal with the Jiang family ended up in vain, and he played the role of a criminal for free. No benefit comes at the end of the day, just a thorough talk.
Except, even if Court Chief Wang was a little displeased, he did not dare to take it from the Duke of Soaring Dragon. Even if Duke Long had been the main cause in the Pill King Garden to lose this partnership.
“Ah, forget it. Business deals are a small matter. His loss did not damage the foundation of my Pill King Garden. As for this Hall of Healing, some kindness could still be saved from this situation if the Garden took advantage of those who offended Duke Long. We can use this opportunity to oppress them.”
Court Chief Wang's mind was very flexible as he thought of Duke Long's great reach, and some rumors were barely audible in some circles.
The greater the influence of Soaring Dragon grew, the greater the threat they would face for the Eastern Kingdom. And now, Miss Juxue had attracted the attention of the hidden sect.
In time, the possibility of the Long family replacing the Eastern family and becoming king was unimaginable.
“Duke Long has big aspirations. Hopefully this day will soon be realized. At that time, the Garden could utilize a change of fortune to defeat the Hall of Healing powerfully and seize the prime position for spirit medicine within the kingdom. This was inevitable.” The mood of Court Chief Wang suddenly brightened as he thought of this.
Jiang Feng's emotions slowly calmed down after they returned to Jiang Han's house. Even though it feels nice to erupt like that today, there are still serious consequences.
If they were only talking about their respective territories, the land of Jiang Han and Soaring Dragon was far apart and thus there was no need to fear Soaring Dragon.
After all, without royal orders, war could not be declared casually among the dukes.
But now that everyone had gathered in the capital, everyone knew that Duke Long's eyes and men were placed everywhere. He also dealt with all the various powers in the capital.
Many officials in the court also praised the Duke of Soaring Dragon as their brother.
Jiang Feng smiled as he looked at Jiang Chen's serious expression. “Nak, you have guts. You have brought a nice face to your parents today. ”
“They said that tiger father did not give birth to puppies. Old man, your appearance today is also quite strong.”
Jiang Feng looked at Jiang Chen with a meaningful smile. “Son, stop pretending and speak honestly. Why would the Hall of Healing step out and prop us up in such a situation?”
“Everything under the sky gathers for profit. All under the sky disperse for profit. The Healing Hall naturally had a reason to do so. ” Jiang Chen smiled. “Dad, I only have one line. The days of our Jiang family being scorned and ridiculed by others, hanged like sheep being brought to slaughter, have passed, forever!
Jiang Feng's eyes twinkled as he heard those words. “Chen’er, many dukes say today that we have hidden our true strength and become wolves in sheep's clothing. Are you really hiding your powers, and even deceiving your parents?
“Wolf in sheep's hair?” Jiang Chen smiled. “I think they think too much. Our Jiang family does not need sheep clothes, and they themselves are not wolves!”
An undeniable sense of pride could be obtained from Jiang Chen's words. His confident smile made Jiang Feng suddenly feel that he suddenly could not see through his son.
