That year, that cicada, that sword

Chapter 195

After the two painting boats approached, Murong Xuanyin took Yu Guanyin and walked straight onto Qin Mumian's and others' painting boat, and walked into the boat building under the guidance of Madam Luo.

At this time, the three women in charge in the ship building were already sitting upright, and Xu Beiyou and others were standing behind them.

After Murong Xuanyin came in, he glanced around first, and then bowed to each other, and said with a frivolous smile: "Three sisters, I haven't seen you for many years, how are you doing recently?"

After finishing speaking, his eyes swept to Xu Beiyou's body again, and he slightly restrained his smile, "It turns out that Xu Xiaozi is also there."

Xu Beiyou leaned forward and saluted respectfully.

In any case, Murong Xuanyin was his savior, if not for Murong Xuanyin's rescue that day, he would have died on Biyou Island.

Mrs. Luo moved a chair for Murong Xuanyin, Murong Xuanyin Shi Shiran sat down, and said straight to the point: "The three of you must know the purpose of my visit this time, but since the three of you are willing to talk, then I don't want to talk about it." Shouting and shouting hurt peace, so I just said it bluntly, I can take nothing from the big and small industries in Jiangdu City, and I can also keep nothing from the respective territories of the three of you, but I want a complete sea route .”

As soon as this remark came out, the whole building was silent.

Daqi does not prohibit the sea, so the maritime trade is developed, and the maritime merchants derived from this are even more powerful. The world's maritime merchants can be roughly divided into three parts. The first part is the maritime merchants of Qizhou and Beizhili. Relying on three ports, Bohai Mansion, and Langya Mansion, most of them have the background of navy, government and various dignitaries. Now it is the confinement of a group of dignitaries in the imperial capital headed by King Qi Xiaobai, and no one else can interfere.

The second part is the maritime merchants located in Fuzhou and Lingnan in the southeast. The maritime merchants here are not grouped together like Qizhou maritime merchants and form a self-contained system, but they all convert to Taoism. Everyone has the status of a disciple of an outer Taoist sect. , there is no doubt that this is the site of the Taoist sect.

The last part, and also the largest part, is the Jiangnan Maritime Merchants relying on Jiangdu. Its composition is complex, including major Jiangnan families, Jiangdu navy and government, but the largest share is still in the hands of the three women. Compared with the huge interests of maritime merchants, those industries in Jiangdu City are a bit of a small business.

Murong Xuanyin is a majestic Xuanjiao leader, if he said that he had to go to Jiangdu himself for a few houses and shops, it would be too self-deprecating. His real goal is a sea route, a road connecting the The huge sea routes of Wei State, Jiangdu, and Baozhu.

A sea route sounds simple, and it involves various interests and joints. Even if His Majesty the emperor wants to intervene in it, it will take a lot of effort. But the amount of money involved is not too little, and the big and small dignitaries involved are countless. If you are not careful, you will make countless enemies. Even Qi Wang Xiaobai, who is expected to inherit the great rule, dare not take Qizhou maritime merchants Swallow it, and you can see it.

After all, millions of dollars of money are involved every year, even gods who don't eat fireworks in the world must be tempted.

This is the pattern and appetite of the leader of Xuanjiao.

The three women are rich in the city, and there is no joy or anger on their faces. On the contrary, Tang Yuerong, who is second only to the three women, was the first to speak, with a low and hoarse voice, "A sea route spans thousands of miles and involves all aspects. The whole body, even if we want to give it away, it is not so easy to accept it."

Murong Xuanyin said flatly: "Since being persuaded by brother Zhongmou to quit last time, Xuanyin has been working hard on this matter. This time I go to Jiangdu again, and I have everything ready at my own expense. I only need a gust of wind."

Zhang Xueyao interjected: "If Mr. Murong only wants a seat, then you can choose from all the major schools in Jiangdu, and it will be regarded as a thank you gift for Mr. Murong for saving Beiyou, but Mr. Murong wants a whole sea route. Open your mouth, this will cut off our three families' wealth and our livelihood."

Murong Xuan said: "If I just want a courtyard, why would I have to travel thousands of miles to come here myself? Besides, the three of you definitely have more than one sea route in your hands, so why bother to cut off the way of life."

Qin Mumian smiled and said, "Junior Brother Murong's face is as thick as a city wall. A sea route, from drawing charts to building a fleet, to determining the channels for goods to be bought and sold, entertains with many parties, manages up and down, and the blood is not short. It can be completed in a few years, but now you are asking for a sea route, where will the three of us be placed?"

Murong Xuanyin smiled, "Senior Sister Qin has won the award. In all fairness, you and I both came from Houjian Xuanjiao, and you know best about Houjian. There are ports that are not frozen all year round, and the best velvet ginseng. There are countless If we can make up for the later construction of this link, this sea route will truly traverse the three seas of the East, South and North, and it will make a lot of money every day.”

Tang Shengyue said coldly: "Red mouth and white teeth, you just want to set up a white wolf with your bare hands. What does Hierarch Murong mean to exchange for the three links of Wei Guo, Jiangdu, and Baozhu in exchange for the next link? This is too well calculated. .”

Murong Xuan smiled secretly and said nothing.

Qin Mumian said expressionlessly, "If that's all, it's a shame to eat and discard. I went to Houjian not long ago, and Wanyan Beiyue has already promised me a port."

Murong Xuanyin smiled and said: "Without my consent, how much cargo can you transport from Houjian? I may not be able to help you, but it is more than enough to destroy you."

Zhang Xueyao said softly: "Since Mr. Murong said so, then we can only give up and build. After all, the current sea route is enough to support us lonely women."

Murong Xuanyin narrowed his eyes, and said softly: "The three sisters, one with a red face, one with a black face, and one with a fair face, have a clear division of labor. If you don’t want to give it, then I have to take it by myself.”

Following Murong Xuanyin's words, the atmosphere suddenly became stagnant.

Even though Zhang Xueyao and the others had four masters in the realm of the celestial beings, Murong Xuanyin was still indifferent, and didn't take them seriously at all. On the contrary, Zhang Xueyao and the others had serious expressions, and they didn't dare to underestimate the enemy at all. After all, Murong Xuanyin is in the realm of the [-]th Floor of the Earth Immortal, and the four of them really look like lonely women in front of him.

Just when it was about to explode, Zhang Xueyao suddenly said: "Beiyou, you are the only male here, what do you mean?"

In an instant, everyone's eyes turned to Xu Beiyou, including Murong Xuanyin. He stared at Xu Beiyou with great interest and said, "This makes sense. After all, no matter how powerful a woman is in this world, it is still up to a man to be the master." Master, Xu Xiaozi, you are the successor of Brother Zhongmou, and now that Brother Zhongmou has died, it is not an exaggeration to say that you are the master of the Sword Sect, and you may wish to listen to what you think."

Xu Beiyou, who was just listening in, was caught off guard. Under the eyes of everyone, he pondered for a long time, and then slowly said: "Senior Murong, to me personally, has the great kindness of saving lives. As far as my teacher is concerned, he once helped in times of crisis. This kindness must be repaid, but this sea route is not exclusive to my Jianzong family. If Senior Murong wants it, he must show sincerity to the other two. After all, Aunt Qin and Aunt Tang do not owe Senior Murong any kindness. , Senior Murong, do you think this is the truth?"

Murong Xuanyin smiled and nodded, "That's the truth."

Xu Beiyou stopped talking, but shifted his gaze to Qin Mumian and Tang Shengyue.

Qin Mumian said calmly: "Murong Xuanyin, I've made it clear now, as long as you give us the capital, we can give you the whole sea route."

Murong Xuanyin didn't say a word, just got up and walked out the door.

Yu Guanyin bowed slightly to the three of them, then turned and left.

After the two left, Tang Shengyue said coldly: "Sure enough, we still can't agree."

Qin Mumian shook his head and sighed: "Murong Xuanyin made up his mind to go empty-handed, but in the end he will have to resort to force. Even with the combined strength of several of us, the odds of winning will not exceed [-]%."

Zhang Xueyao, who was a little tired, said: "If there is one, there will be another. It is absolutely not advisable to give in, but sitting still is not an option. Since you can't wait for Murong Xuanyin to come to you, just do your best. Mu Mian, go and finish it." Yan Beiyue wrote a letter, Shengyue, you go and ask Lan Yu what it means, after all, you are brothers and sisters of the same master. As for me, I will pull off this face and beg Murong Xuan."

(End of this chapter)