or discussing political matters, it should be within objective and reasonable limits. Otherwise, it would be slandering the government, which is a serious crime. After you rallied these officials fro...Chapter 1260 Who is Behind Me

"Besides, when we arrived in the capital, they didn't even arrange decent accommodations for us. I told them I was willing to pay out of pocket and stay at the most luxurious inn in the city, but those lackeys refused! They insisted on sending us to this post house! They said it had guards, so commoners couldn't enter, and no one would dare to make a commotion here, all for our safety!"

Another prominent figure involved in the waterways business grumbled, his face etched with displeasure.

Since ancient times, waterway transport and gangs have been inseparable. This old man, who had made a fortune from the waterway business all over China, naturally wasn't clean. His words carried a hint of ruffianism as he sneered: "Our safety We don't need those corrupt officials from the imperial court to protect us. That's utter nonsense!"

"Cao Lao, you're lucky. The Jinyiwei who brought me here directly said I had to choose between staying at the inn or in the Dongchang. I really... ah!" Another businessman shook his head and sighed, a bitter look on his face.

A dozen or so men sat in the room, some like Nangong Shouchong, strong and in their prime, while others, like Cao Lao Ban from the waterways and Jin Lao Ban from the silk industry, had streaks of white at their temples.

In the vast hall, discontentment simmered among the crowd. A chorus of complaints echoed through the air.

"Ladies and gentlemen."

Amidst the buzzing cacophony, Nangong Shouzhong put down his snuff bottle and raised his eyelids to say in a nonchalant tone: "After all, this is the capital city, under the Emperor's feet. It's not like everyone's own home, so we should be more careful with our words, lest we bring disaster upon ourselves."

NanGong ShouZhong's words left everyone speechless. No matter who they were, they all shut their mouths.

After all, the fact that everyone gathered in Nangong Shouchong's room shows that he is the strongest among them. This group of Sansha people are eager to find a leader.

And as the most powerful, rising in Jinling, backed by Wen Wang's Nangong Shouzhong, he naturally became the most suitable leader in everyone's eyes.

"Boss Nangong, what does this Donggong mean Do you have any information here" Boss Cao was a straightforward person and couldn't help but ask first.

In the expectant gaze of the crowd, Nangong Shouchong shook his head and said, "I don't know any more than you do. The Jinyiwei who brought me here didn't tell me the purpose of this trip either."

Jin Lao Ban blurted out, "Didn't the person behind you give you any guidance"

Nangong Shouzhong looked at him with a half-smile, his eyes saying where did this silly old fool come from. He replied faintly, "Who is behind me Could it be that I, Nangong Someone, have a backer that I myself don't know about, while Mr. Jin knows"

Jin Lao-ban also realized he had asked a foolish question, stood up and awkwardly bowed: "Yes, yes, yes. It was Little Second Tang who was abrupt and spoke incorrectly. Please don't mind, Nan Gong Lao-ban."

With a wave of his hand,南宮守忠 said calmly, "We are all old friends in the business world. Even if we haven't cooperated in the same industry, there aren't many capable businessmen in the Qin Empire. The commercial groups we represent, such as the Hui Merchants and Jin Merchants, have long histories. So even if we haven't met, we've all heard of each other."

"Since you're all here, we're not strangers anymore. As for me, Nangong [Name], I have some ideas I'd like to share with everyone. If anything is unclear or needs improvement, please feel free to point it out and offer suggestions. Let's exchange ideas together."

Hearing what Nangong Shunchong said, everyone's eyes lit up and they all expressed their willingness to listen attentively.rt PestsIn the eastern palace's practice hall annex, Li Chen took a sip of steaming tea and said to Chen Tong, who was bowing before him: "Don't pay attention to the rumors in the capital. Such a big...