Done! Your Majesty is going to prostitute me for free!

Zhong Anchun looked at him with a gleam of admiration in his eyes: "Your plan is bold, but it also carries great risks. How confident are you?"

Dogtail Grass thought about it seriously and said, "I was 50% sure before, but after meeting the Temple Army, I am 70% to 80% sure now."

He paused and continued, "The interior of the Holy City is already rotten, and the lower-class people have long been dissatisfied. The Razor Society has been making arrangements there for a long time, and even has a map of the interior of the temple. As long as we can deal with the upper echelons of the temple, the city defense will become loose. When the time comes, we can take advantage of the opportunity to launch an attack from both inside and outside, and it won't be a problem."

Zhong Anchun pondered for a moment and said, "This is no small matter. Besides, I don't know the situation in the Holy City, so I can't go with you. But if you really decide to go, I can give you some additional manpower and firepower support."

He patted Gouweicao'er's shoulder and said, "Remember, life is more important than military merit. If you feel that things are hopeless, withdraw immediately and make plans later."

As night fell, the stars twinkled. Dogtail Grass stood on the city wall, looked at the distant starry sky and took a deep breath. He knew that this war was a huge challenge for him, but also a rare opportunity. He believed that he would be able to complete the mission and put a successful end to this war.

And in the far east, another war without the smoke of gunpowder is quietly unfolding.

"The share price of Xihai Commerce has now risen to more than five taels, and the upward trend is still strong." Emperor Jingjiang stood in front of the huge map in the Yangxin Palace, holding a report in his hand and carefully examining it. "In my opinion, its share price can at least reach more than eight taels in the next few months."

The ministers around him echoed the views of Emperor Jingjiang. They were always happy to talk about stock investment. Who doesn't buy stocks now? Counting on farming to make money for the family? Then you will never be able to play cards in your life!

"What do you think about stock investment, Mr. Bai?" Emperor Jingjiang suddenly turned the topic to the silent Bai Yongyuan, "I heard that you bought a lot of stocks recently. I wonder which one you chose?"

Emperor Jingjiang heaved a sigh of relief, and the heavy stone in his heart finally fell. In this prosperous palace, he was not only an emperor, but also an investor, an investor who bet all his wealth on the stock market.

Under the light of the palace lanterns, his face looked a little tired, but the light in his eyes remained the same. He glanced at the court officials whispering beside him, and understood their panic and curiosity about the stock market.

"Oh my! Marquis Jianye is really a man of foresight. He can even prepare this in advance?" A court official couldn't help but admire.

"Strange!" another person echoed.

Emperor Jingjiang smiled slightly, but the tension in his heart did not decrease at all. He just breathed a sigh of relief, but suddenly became nervous again. Although the person who jumped from the building was rescued, his stocks were in danger. That was all his wealth, and even his private treasury was invested in it.

During this period, he was obsessed with studying stocks and even persuaded many people to buy them. But now, the stocks have fallen. Where is his face? He felt a mixture of anxiety, anger and disappointment.

"Why did the trade in Xihai plummet? Why is there no reason at all?" He could not help but roared.

The eunuch had just opened his mouth to answer when suddenly another eunuch came hurriedly reporting from outside.

"Report! This servant has something important to report!"

Emperor Jingjiang frowned and motioned him to come in. A eunuch knelt down breathlessly and said, "Your Majesty, urgent news came from Sishui Port. There was news from overseas that Ferrero was attacked by the church. Now the army of Jingjiang is besieged in the city and dare not leave. The church has also taken out cannons to attack the city!"

The whole court was shocked when this was said. Foreigners could actually use cannons! This was shocking news.

Emperor Jingjiang's mind buzzed, as if he had been hit by a heavy hammer. Cannon? When did this thing spread outside? The church actually has cannons! With cannons for siege, war is another matter.

His eyes widened. No wonder the share price of Xihai Commercial plummeted. The news must have been leaked when it entered the capital. He was panicking and waved at the eunuch who entered the palace first, saying, "Quick! Go! Go to the stock exchange and sell all the shares of Xihai Commercial to me! Five taels, just five taels, no less!"

However, the eunuch replied with a sad face: "Five taels is not selling, and I heard that there are people out there who can't even sell four taels. No one is buying them, so they are selling them."

What! Emperor Jingjiang was struck by lightning, and his expression gradually became ferocious. He roared angrily: "Damn it! Can't even sell 4 taels?"

"Three taels and eight cents, go quickly! It cannot be less than three taels and five cents!" he urged anxiously.

The eunuch ran out in a hurry. Emperor Jingjiang wiped the sweat from his forehead, feeling uneasy. He had fought wars all his life, but he had never experienced anything so exciting. He had to sell it for three taels and five cents. He bought it in batches. If the price was lower than this, he would lose money.

At this time, Bai Yongyuan also spoke up anxiously: "Your Majesty, the situation in the West Sea has suddenly changed. Should we summon all officials to discuss it?"

"Send someone to notify everyone to come here to see me immediately!" Emperor Jingjiang ordered decisively.

"What about the Marquis of Jianye?" Bai Yongyuan asked hesitantly.

"He doesn't need to come." Emperor Jingjiang waved his hand. "The stock exchange must be in chaos. Since he already knows about it, let him stay there to stabilize the situation."

The exchange was in chaos. Most people were crying and cursing at the huge signboard of the exchange. Seeing that the Xihai Trade sign had changed several times but was still green, many people had fallen into deep despair.

However, in this chaos, there was a figure that was particularly eye-catching. It was Lin Xiaofeng, who was sitting on the third floor, overlooking the chaos below, frowning and thinking.

After receiving the news, the Jinyiwei rushed to maintain order, but faced with such a chaotic situation, they seemed a little overwhelmed. Fortunately, Lin Xiaofeng had anticipated it and made some arrangements in advance, otherwise who knows how many people would die today.

Xihai Commerce had long been the hottest stock, rising sharply. However, it suddenly plummeted, and many people lost everything. They didn't have much capital to begin with, and their psychological tolerance was poor. Some of them rushed directly to the third floor of the stock exchange, ready to make a series of jumps.

Lin Xiaofeng couldn't help but comfort them: "Don't be afraid! This is a technical adjustment, it's okay! Stocks will always rise!! Others are greedy, I am afraid, others are afraid, I increase my position!"

However, as soon as he finished speaking, a large wave of garbage flew directly to the third floor. "What the hell! Who is talking nonsense?" "Adjust? What the hell! The war has already started, where can Xihai Trade go? Do you take me for a fool?!"

Looking at the people below who were still complaining angrily, Lin Xiaofeng sighed. These damn leeks are really useless except for fueling the panic in the stock market! The stock market is very crude now, and there is no circuit breaker mechanism. The price fluctuations are too drastic. If this kind of emotion really spreads, I don't know how many people will jump off the building later.

I have to think of a way to relieve it. Lin Xiaofeng frowned and thought.

Just as he was frowning, a figure hurriedly ran to the third floor. The person was Shu Wenxu, his hair was a little messy, holding his robe, and appeared in front of Lin Xiaofeng panting.

Shu Wenxu stared at Lin Xiaofeng, walked forward angrily and slammed the table and shouted: "Marquis Jianye! Give me an explanation!" His face was as dark as water, and he was obviously angry and disappointed about the plummeting stock of Xihai Trading.

Lin Xiaofeng looked up at Shu Wenxu's angry face and asked in confusion: "What's the explanation? Lord Shu, you are not on duty at this time, why are you running to the exchange?" He tried to ease the atmosphere, but Shu Wenxu didn't buy it.

"I'm not in the mood to be on duty now!" Shu Wenxu roared, "The stocks of Xihai Trading can't be sold now. You, Marquis Jianye, have to give me an explanation! I have invested all my fortune in it! I ended up in this situation just because you said it would go up!" His tone was full of accusation and dissatisfaction.

Lin Xiaofeng snorted and knocked on the table to signal him to sit down. "Old Xu, you are a person who can be judged by the things you do. I just recommended something to you, and the decision-making power is yours. Now that you have lost money, you want me to be responsible? Is that reasonable?" He retorted calmly, "Besides, who would have thought that the church would suddenly attack and have hot weapons in hand? Anyway, I can't imagine that this is all uncontrollable. If I recommend stocks in the future and encounter an earthquake or tsunami that causes stock price fluctuations, will it be blamed on me?"

Shu Wenxu sat down angrily and drank a cup of tea. He stared at Lin Xiaofeng and asked in confusion: "Why aren't you anxious after falling so badly?" In his opinion, Lin Xiaofeng should be more anxious than him, but at this moment Lin Xiaofeng seemed unusually calm.

"I didn't buy it, why should I be anxious?" Lin Xiaofeng said calmly, as if everything was within his expectations. Hearing Lin Xiaofeng's tepid tone, Shu Wenxu almost fainted in anger. He stared at Lin Xiaofeng angrily, as if he wanted to see through him.

"Damn it. You recommended it to me, but you didn't buy it yourself! Isn't this deliberately deceiving me? You must give me an explanation today!" He roared, obviously extremely dissatisfied and angry with Lin Xiaofeng's behavior. However, facing Shu Wenxu's anger, Lin Xiaofeng seemed unusually calm. He snorted and said, "No! Master Shu, you are too much to say that. If I didn't respect the elderly and love the young, if someone else spoke to me like that, I would have left him on the third floor. Do you believe it?" There was a hint of threat and domineering in his tone, which made Shu Wenxu shrink his neck. This bastard might really do it! Shu Wenxu cursed in his heart. He knew that he was not Lin Xiaofeng's opponent at the moment, and he could only change his strategy to deal with the current predicament. He took a deep breath, calmed down his excitement, and then slowly said: "Jianye Hou, since it has happened, can we discuss a solution? I know you have a deep attainment in the stock market, maybe you can help us recover some losses." He tried to retreat and let Lin Xiaofeng come up with some solutions. However, Lin Xiaofeng shook his head and said, "Master Shu, it's not that I don't want to help you, but I can't do anything. You should have heard that the stock market is risky and you need to be cautious when entering the market. Since you have already entered the market, you must be prepared to take risks." Although his words were a little cold, they were also true. The stock market is a place full of risks, and no one can guarantee that they will make money. After listening to Lin Xiaofeng's words, Shu Wenxu couldn't help but fall into deep thought. He knew that he had really failed this time, and he failed miserably. But he also understood that now was not the time to pursue responsibility, but to find a way to recover the losses. So he took a deep breath, and then slowly said: "Jianye Hou, you are right. The stock market is risky and you need to be cautious when entering the market. This time I was too greedy and wanted to get rich overnight, but I ended up losing everything." His tone revealed endless regret and self-blame, "But now is not the time to pursue responsibility, but to find a way to recover the losses. Jianye Hou, you have a deep attainment in the stock market. Can you give me some advice? I know I was wrong this time, but I don't want to give up." His words revealed firm determination and unwillingness. Lin Xiaofeng looked at Shu Wenxu's determined eyes and couldn't help but feel a little surprised. He didn't expect that this courtier who was always conceited would actually bow his head to him for help, which gave him some new understanding of Shu Wenxu. So he took a deep breath and then slowly said: "Master Shu, since you have realized your mistakes and want to recover your losses, then I can give you some suggestions." His words revealed a serious and responsible attitude, "But you must understand that these suggestions cannot guarantee that you will make money, because the risks of the stock market cannot be completely avoided." Shu Wenxu couldn't help but feel a little moved after listening to Lin Xiaofeng's words. He didn't expect Lin Xiaofeng to be willing to help him at this time. So he nodded and said: "Jianye Hou, thank you for your advice. I will seriously consider it." His words revealed gratitude and respect. At this moment, the exchange was still bustling with people, but Shu Wenxu and Lin Xiaofeng fell into deep thought. They were all thinking about how to recover their losses and cheer up to face future challenges.

"Oh! My Lord Lin, you have to help me this time." Shu Wenxu had a bitter face, his voice full of anxiety and helplessness. His eyes revealed deep worry, as if the burden on his shoulders had made him overwhelmed.

Lin Xiaofeng glanced at him and understood the dilemma his old friend was in. He looked around, the spring sunshine was shining on the tender green leaves outside the window, flashing the light of life, but Shu Wenxu could not enjoy this tranquility.

"When you suggested I buy Xihai Commercial, I mortgaged all my family's belongings!" Shu Wenxu's voice trembled, and he was obviously heartbroken. "Now I have one million shares of Xihai Commercial. If it drops to the bottom, my whole family will have to live on coarse food with me."

Lin Xiaofeng could feel his despair. He seemed to see that Shu Wenxu's house, land, and even his grandson's tuition had become a bubble. Shu Wenxu's family, from the old to the young, all depended on him. This pressure made Lin Xiaofeng frown.

"I'll think of a way for you. You can't just stand by and watch me die, right?" Shu Wenxu almost begged.

Lin Xiaofeng rubbed his brows and sighed, "Master Storyteller, making money from stocks is not a one-time effort. You have to have confidence in Jingjiang."

"Of course I believe in Jingjiang, but you know how far the West is from Jingjiang." Shu Wenxu kept talking, and it was obvious that his worries about the war had made him unable to calm down. "Now they have hot weapons, how can we win quickly?"

Lin Xiaofeng raised his eyebrows, trying to give him some hope: "If our army goes straight to the Holy City of the Church, there is still hope to end the war quickly. This is also the strategy discussed by the court."

"That's all nonsense!" Shu Wenxu obviously couldn't listen, and he began to act a little bit rogue, "Do you think the money loaned by the bank is interest-free? How can my salary be enough to pay it back?"

Lin Xiaofeng looked at him speechlessly, knowing that his old friend's predicament had made him lose his mind. He looked around, his eyes finally falling on the flowery streets outside the window, but his heart was filled with helplessness.

"I can put aside my pride for now." Shu Wenxu lowered his voice a few notches, obviously heartbroken. "I really spent my life savings and bet the fate of my entire family on this gamble."

Lin Xiaofeng took a deep breath and decided to give him a solution: "Master Shu, in this crisis, perhaps it is time for you to organize people to sum up experience and avoid a greater disaster."

Shu Wenxu was stunned, obviously not expecting Lin Xiaofeng to say that. He said with a bitter face: "I am just a poor man who lost all my family property, how can I care about those things?"

"You just lost all your family property, but some people have already jumped off the building." Lin Xiaofeng looked at him seriously, "Master Shu, you have to understand that the current predicament may only be temporary. You must have the confidence and courage to face it all."

Shu Wenxu's expression was distorted by the stimulation. He obviously couldn't accept such a reality. However, Lin Xiaofeng's words were like a bright light, illuminating the darkness in his heart. He stared at Lin Xiaofeng with wide eyes, as if he saw a savior.

"Marquis Jianye...how about I sell all the stocks I have to you?" Shu Wenxu asked tentatively.

Lin Xiaofeng thought for a moment and nodded: "Okay, then sell it to me."

Shu Wenxu was stunned. He obviously didn't expect Lin Xiaofeng to agree so readily. He began to have doubts and didn't want to sell it for a while. However, Lin Xiaofeng saw his hesitation and said with impatience: "Give me a straight answer whether you will sell it or not."

Seeing that the opportunity was fleeting, Shu Wenxu naturally would not give up. He nodded repeatedly: "I will sell it, I will sell it!"

After the transaction was completed, Shu Wenxu seemed to have unloaded a heavy burden, and he felt relaxed. Lin Xiaofeng took a sip of tea and said slowly: "Stock trading is really harmful."

The two smiled at each other, as if everything had returned to the way it was at the beginning. However, they both knew in their hearts that although this crisis had been temporarily resolved, there was still a long way to go in the future...

At this moment, outside the exchange, the sun was shining and people were busy shuttling back and forth. But inside the exchange, it seemed as if it had experienced the calm after a storm. Lin Xiaofeng stood in front of the window and watched all this, his heart filled with emotion.

"My Lord, the stocks have been transferred to your name." Xie Hongxin walked over and reported.

Lin Xiaofeng nodded: "Okay, I understand." He turned and looked at Xie Hongxin, "Have you arranged the lecturer I asked you to find?"

"It has been arranged." Xie Hongxin replied, "He is an experienced old man with unique insights into the stock market."

Lin Xiaofeng nodded with satisfaction: "Very good, let him prepare, we will hold a lecture in the near future." He hopes that in this way more people will understand the risks and opportunities of the stock market and avoid similar crises from happening again.

Shu Wenxu also came over: "Marquis Jianye, thank you so much for this time." His voice was full of gratitude, "If you need anything in the future, just let me know."

Lin Xiaofeng smiled and said, "Master Shu, you are too polite. We are all working hard for the prosperity and stability of Jingjiang." He patted Shu Wenxu on the shoulder and said, "Let's go and see how the lecturer is preparing."

A day passed, and the chaos in the exchange remained. Dark clouds seemed to reflect the current downturn in the stock market and the heavy mood of investors. Lin Xiaofeng did not choose to leave, but found an antique inn nearby to settle down. As night fell and the lights came on, his heart was filled with worries and expectations.

The stockholders in the stock exchange did not disperse. They crowded at the door, and everyone's face was full of anxiety and unwillingness. They still held a glimmer of hope in their hearts, expecting the stock market to turn around. After all, the stock market has always been a place where miracles are created. They have heard of countless people getting rich overnight here, but they have never heard of anyone becoming penniless because of buying stocks.

As the dawn light spread over the land, the door of the stock exchange opened again. Investors rushed in with a night of expectations, but the scene before them instantly dashed their hopes. The stock price of the highly anticipated Xihai Trading was still hanging in the green, with no sign of recovery.

The exchange was immediately filled with curses and selling sounds, and the whole scene was in chaos. However, in the midst of this chaos, a new force began to quietly enter the exchange. Four people dressed in brocade and with extraordinary momentum strode in. They wore sunglasses on their faces, Xixia chains around their necks, and jade rings on their hands, and a local tyrant aura came over them.

The appearance of these four people made all the leeks in the audience fall in love with them. They rushed up and tried to contact these local tyrants. However, the four people said nothing, just pushed through the crowd and walked straight to the center of the exchange. Behind them, a servant quickly came forward, carefully set a square table for everyone, and served the best tea.

After the four of them sat down, they began to sip tea leisurely, occasionally raising their wrists to check the time with their dazzling Xixia watches. Their actions puzzled everyone in the exchange, who looked at each other, at a loss.

After waiting for a while, someone finally couldn't help but stepped forward to try to sell stocks, but the four people remained silent and ignored him.

At this time, Lin Xiaofeng, who was on the third floor, put his hands on the railing and looked down at the scene. Liu Bangde stood beside him, and both of them were looking at the four people downstairs. Seeing that they performed so well according to the predetermined script, Lin Xiaofeng nodded with satisfaction. These lecturers were professionals he had personally trained in Yangqu County, and their momentum and performance were satisfactory.

Yesterday, Lin Xiaofeng conducted a surprise training for these lecturers. Their performance today will directly affect the stability of the stock market sentiment. As time went by, the four people downstairs sat until the afternoon. The people in the exchange no longer paid attention to them, just thinking that they were rich people who came to the exchange to check the situation. After all, such a long time had passed, and the four people had not made any movement, so everyone was embarrassed to go up and disturb them.

The green sign of Xihai Commerce on the bulletin board has changed several times, and the stock price has dropped to as low as two taels. However, at this moment, one of the lecturers finally took action. He reached out and gently took off his sunglasses, hung them on his chest, and then said lightly: "Who wanted to sell Xihai Commerce's stocks just now?"

The sound of grief in the trading hall suddenly stopped. Everyone looked at the lecturer who had spoken. The next moment, the crowd surged, and a large number of stockholders swarmed towards the center. The lecturer was immediately surrounded by a crowd of people. Stockholders rushed forward to express their desire to sell stocks.

The lecturer pressed his hands lightly to signal everyone to be quiet, and said calmly: "Okay, okay, don't rush to line up. I brought 10,000 taels of silver today, so I'll buy it at the price of 2 taels." As soon as he finished speaking, the other three lecturers also spoke up one by one, expressing their willingness to buy the stocks at the same price. While they were talking, they put a stack of Jingxing Bank's silver notes in front of them to show their financial strength.

When everyone saw this, hope shone in their eyes. The time to stop loss has finally come! Today, there are actually rich people willing to bleed to buy these stocks! Soon, four lines of people were lined up in the exchange, but the number of people waiting in line to sell their stocks was obviously disproportionate to the number of people crying and shouting in the exchange. Only about half of the people took the initiative to sell, and the rest of the people had doubts in their eyes.

These four wealthy people are obviously not fools. Why do they need to do charity here? Moreover, these four people sat in the stock exchange for half a day before they made any moves. There must be something fishy about this! Could it be that the stock price of Xihai Commerce can continue to rise? Many people thought so and began to hesitate. They dared not step forward and just stood there and watched.

Seeing that the four rich men actually used their banknotes to exchange for stocks, some people began to feel excited. Maybe... there really is a big turnaround! These four people may have known something or had inside information, so they came here today to buy at the bottom!
Finally, someone couldn't help but ran up to a lecturer and asked in a flattering manner: "Sir, can I ask you a question, why are you doing this losing business? The stock price of Xihai Trading is still going to fall. I think it will drop by at least one or two ounces." The lecturer glanced at him coldly and said: "Go away and don't delay my business." The person who asked the question saw that he was not interested and had to leave embarrassedly.

The process of exchanging stocks was very fast. In less than an hour, almost all the stocks that needed to be exchanged were exchanged. Most of them were small retail investors who were mentally unstable and eager to make a profit. Most people began to wait and see. Although the stock price of Xihai Commerce continued to fall, they did not dare to sell it easily. Some of them were people who had originally lined up to trade but withdrew from the queue.

When the four lecturers saw that no one was trading anymore, they packed up and prepared to leave the scene. However, just as they were about to leave, they were stopped by a group of people. The leader was the one who asked the first question. He asked, "Sir, since you have already bought everything, can you tell us what is going on here? Or is there still a chance for Xihai Commerce to appreciate in value?"

The lecturers looked around and found that more and more people were gathering around them, so one of them nodded slightly and said, "Well, since everyone is so interested, I'll just say a few words." As soon as he finished speaking, cheers came from the exchange.

The lecturer sat back at the small square table, and immediately, stockholders came to serve him tea. Everyone looked at him expectantly, and he said calmly, "May I ask why you are not optimistic about Xihai Commercial's stock?"

"Need I say this? We are doing business with the West, and now the war has started. How can business be good in the future?" complained a shareholder.

"Yes, it's spread outside. It's said that foreigners in the West also have hot weapons, and there's a church that's quite powerful. Can we defeat them?" another stockholder said worriedly.

"Several large investors from the exchange fled yesterday! We can't sell our stocks even if we want to!" another stockholder lamented.

The lecturer nodded and asked, "Let me ask you one more question. Does the imperial court attach importance to the exchange?"

"Of course we take this seriously. I heard that the officials from the Ministry of Revenue have already been involved in this, and the stock exchange is closely related to the imperial court." A shareholder who is familiar with the situation replied.

"Of course, both Xihai Commerce and Jingjiang Railway are the court's businesses! How could the court not pay attention to the exchange?" added another shareholder.

After hearing this, the lecturer raised his right hand to signal for everyone to be quiet, and then said, "Since the interests of West Sea commerce are so great and the exchange is so important, why did such a big incident happen now, and even many people jumped off the building to commit suicide, but no officials from the court came to deal with the problem?"

His words made the whole audience fall into deep thought. Yes, why did the court ignore this matter? There must be something fishy here! Everyone began to ponder this question, and the lecturer continued: "Have you ever thought about why the court chose to remain silent at this time? Maybe they are brewing a bigger plan."

As the lecturer finished speaking, the audience burst into warm applause and cheers again. They seemed to see hope and the possibility of a turnaround in the stock market. At this moment, Lin Xiaofeng also showed a satisfied smile, knowing that his plan was half successful.

The sun shines on the streets of the capital, and pedestrians are constantly walking on the cobblestone roads, showing a prosperous scene in the hustle and bustle. However, at this moment, the atmosphere in the exchange seems a little tense. Everyone looks at each other, full of doubts, as if looking for an answer, an answer that can soothe their hearts.

What about the people in the court? This question came to everyone's mind at the same time.

The Jinyiwei were walking around the streets, and their daily patrols and helping behaviors left a deep impression on people. However, at this moment, the problem of the exchange seemed to have nothing to do with the Jinyiwei. What everyone expected was that the important officials of the court would come forward and give them a clear answer.

After all, this is the emperor's territory, how can no one care about the lives and deaths of the people?

Just as everyone was confused and worried, the lecturer of the exchange, a middle-aged scholar, walked to the center of the crowd with a smile on his face. He looked around and laughed softly, "Everyone, why are you so panicked? You are all like headless flies, in a mess."

The lecturer's words startled everyone, and then he continued, "Let's not talk about the truth or falsehood of the news you talked about about the West launching a war and the other side having artillery. Let's see the attitude of the court. Either they don't take this matter seriously at all, or they are playing a big game."

There was an uproar in the exchange, and everyone was talking about it. The lecturer continued leisurely: "Look, the stock price of the exchange has plummeted, but the court is as stable as a mountain. The panic of retail investors has caused the stock price to fall. You are just scaring yourselves."

"If there really was a big problem with the West Sea trade, would the court sit back and do nothing?" the lecturer asked, "If you can think of a problem, how could the court's elites not think of it? Which of them wouldn't get news faster and think more thoroughly than you?"

Everyone nodded, thinking that the lecturer's words made sense. Yes, there are so many smart people in the court, they must be more informed than us, and they must consider things more carefully than us.

However, at this moment, a discordant voice was heard: "But I heard someone outside say that many people in the court can't even tell the difference between a deer and a horse..."

The lecturer frowned and immediately retorted: "This is simply a blatant lie! It is ridiculous that someone believes such a ridiculous rumor. If this really happened, why hasn't it been reported?"

Faced with the lecturer's questioning, the man was speechless. However, another person raised a question: "Then how do you explain the phenomenon of large investors fleeing the exchange? As we all know, most of these large investors have backgrounds in the government, and they ran away at the first opportunity. What do you say?"

The lecturer shook his head and said, "This is to be expected. People always panic at times, and big investors are most sensitive to crises, so sometimes they react more violently. However, I guess it won't be long before these people will come back and make a fortune by buying at the bottom!"

Seeing everyone's skeptical expressions, the lecturer said confidently: "Don't believe it? Then we'll see!"

……

At this moment, in a teahouse outside the exchange, Lin Xiaofeng quietly observed the situation inside the exchange. Seeing that order was gradually restored, he breathed a sigh of relief.

Liu Bangde beside him asked in confusion: "Master, will this work?"

Lin Xiaofeng sat back in his seat, took a sip of tea, and said slowly: "Yes. The people of Jingjiang are best at belittling their own intelligence and personality, and they will believe it. But this is just a stopgap measure. The next step is to introduce a large amount of funds to acquire Xihai Commerce."

He turned to look at Liu Bangde and said, "If you have extra money, buy as much as possible to prop up the market."

Liu Bangde smiled awkwardly: "Master, this is not a sure-win business..."

Lin Xiaofeng glanced at him and said, "Why are you the same as the retail investors below? They don't have much money in their hands, and they are hoping to make a quick buck, which is understandable. But you are different, you have to take a longer-term view."

He stood up, walked to the window, and looked at the distant sky. "At present, overseas affairs have some twists and turns, but our Jingjiang national strength and national conditions are here, and the future is promising. You must believe in the country."

He turned around and looked at Liu Bangde. "Buy as much as you can, or keep it as a family heirloom. I'm also ready to enter the market to support the bottom."

After that, Lin Xiaofeng began to pack up and prepare to leave. "Let's go. I want to go to the palace first to take a look at the situation. Please help me take care of this place. In the next two days, try to stabilize the mentality of the people and don't let them cause trouble."

……

In the Qianqing Palace, Emperor Jingjiang was studying stocks at his desk, his face was miserable. All the stocks he held were in his hands, and he didn't sell any. Today, he heard that the stock price had fallen to two taels, and it was still falling. He watched his wealth shrinking. While he was secretly feeling sad, the eunuch on duty at the door came to report: "Your Majesty, the Marquis of Jianye wants to see you."

Emperor Jingjiang immediately cheered up and said, "Go in!"

After Lin Xiaofeng entered, Emperor Jingjiang stood up and asked, "Xiaofeng, what's the situation in the exchange?"

After Lin Xiaofeng briefly reported the situation at the exchange, he said, "I will try to stabilize the situation for the time being, but this is not a long-term solution."

"Then do you have a solution?" Emperor Jingjiang's eyes flashed with great hope. In his heart, Lin Xiaofeng was like the reincarnation of the God of Wealth, the only hope for the treasury.

Lin Xiaofeng nodded first and then shook his head, which made Emperor Jingjiang feel nervous: "Can it be solved?"

Lin Xiaofeng shrugged and said, "I don't really have any good ideas. The only thing I can do is to support the market. We will buy whatever is sold in the market." He paused and continued, "If we want to completely solve the problem, we can only hope that Jingjiang will win a big victory in the West to boost morale. But for now, all we can do is stabilize the market."

This is the solution! ? Emperor Jingjiang felt so heartbroken that he couldn't breathe. The imperial court had little room to intervene in the war in the west. Zhong Anchun could mobilize a lot of resources overseas, so he didn't need the imperial court to approve it again. Whether he could win or not depended on their performance.

You can buy stocks on the market... Emperor Jingjiang said with a bitter face: "Someone has mentioned your method of supporting the market to me, but where can I get the money now? I have already spent all my treasury." After saying that, he closed his eyes and lamented, "That was my life savings..."

"Father, are you thinking that all your life savings have been invested in the stock market?" Lin Xiaofeng interjected.

Emperor Jingjiang nodded with a heartache, "Yes... my life savings..."

"No!" Lin Xiaofeng opened his eyes and said righteously, "Father still has money!"

Emperor Jingjiang looked at him speechlessly, "Xiaofeng, I really have no money. Do you think I will lie to you?" He thought to himself: Xiaofeng, how could he be like other court officials, thinking that I still have money to squeeze? Could it be that I want to cut down on the expenses of the palace again? But that's just a few dollars!
Lin Xiaofeng looked at Emperor Jingjiang with sparkling eyes and said, "I have me! Father, don't you treat me as an outsider? In times of national crisis, your money is yours. Since the slump in West Sea trade, I have been trying to raise funds to save the market." He took a deep breath and continued, "Today, we have raised 5 million taels of silver. This is all the savings I can take out. I think it should be able to alleviate some problems."

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Upon hearing this, Emperor Jingjiang stood up with a jolt! He walked quickly to Lin Xiaofeng, and two pairs of big hands pressed on his shoulders and said with emotion: "Xiaofeng, what are you talking about! How can I spend your money to solve the problems of the court?" At this moment, tears were already welling up in his heart and his limbs were numb. Good son-in-law! A real good son-in-law! Time and again, he worked for the country, the family, and me, without any party or group, without any self-interest, and was dedicated to the country. What kind of spirit is this! On the other hand, the prince, that beast, dared to yell at me just now!

No! At present, the war situation is unclear and Lin Xiaofeng must not be allowed to spend this money. If he loses all his money, he will feel guilty!
Under the magnificent palace, Lin Xiaofeng looked calm, with a firm look in his eyes. "Father, I have no choice but to take responsibility for the affairs of the country. The trade in the West Sea may not necessarily result in losses. The situation in the court is very good now, and we will definitely make considerable profits in the future." His voice echoed in the palace.

Emperor Jingjiang sat on the dragon throne with a frown on his face, obviously not completely believing Lin Xiaofeng's words. "That won't work either. The stock market is unpredictable. Who knows how long it will take to get a return? If I ask you to pay the difference today, how will the other officials view it?"

Lin Xiaofeng took a deep breath and looked directly into the eyes of Emperor Jingjiang. "I am truly willing to help the country and I am not pretending."

"I am aware of your loyalty. But five million taels may not be enough to solve the problem." Emperor Jingjiang frowned even deeper, his eyes full of worry.

Lin Xiaofeng nodded, "Father is right, five million taels is indeed not enough to solve the problem." He paused and continued, "Many big players in the market are also waiting to sell. In my opinion, in addition to my five million taels, at least tens of millions of taels of funds are needed to stabilize the situation."

Emperor Jingjiang's expression became more serious. "Ten million taels... Do you want me to use the silver in the national treasury? But this year's financial allocation has been arranged, and this money cannot be touched."

Lin Xiaofeng smiled slightly, with a mysterious light flashing in his eyes, "Father forgot that Jingxing Bank... still has a large amount of silver."

The Emperor of Jingjiang was stunned when he heard this, and then fell into deep thought. Jingxing Bank did have countless silver, but most of it was people's money, deposited one tael at a time by the people of Kyoto. If something went wrong, how would he explain it to the people?

"Will this work..." Emperor Jingjiang's voice trembled a little.

Lin Xiaofeng saw the concerns of Emperor Jingjiang. He took a deep breath and said firmly, "Father, please rest assured. I will order people to keep a low profile on this matter. The operation of the bank has always been strictly managed and will not be discovered. This amount of money will definitely stabilize the situation."

Emperor Jingjiang frowned and looked into Lin Xiaofeng's eyes, "Are you sure?"

"I won't resort to such a desperate measure if I'm not sure." Lin Xiaofeng's voice was firm and powerful. "Once this money enters the stock market, your son and the Crown Prince will enter the market in a high-profile manner, and the panic of the people will naturally disappear."

Emperor Jingjiang pondered for a long time, and finally relaxed his brows, "This is the only way... We must act with caution."

However, when the prince was mentioned, Emperor Jingjiang's expression was a little strange, "However, I'm afraid the prince can't go with you on this matter. He... doesn't have much money."

Lin Xiaofeng was shocked when he heard this, "How could His Highness be without money?" In his mind, Li Dexian had many businesses under his control, and newspapers and restaurants were only part of his source of income. Adding on the investment he made in him every now and then, his small treasury should be quite considerable.

Emperor Jingjiang waved his hand feebly, "He really has no money. You can go to the East Palace to see him. I am tired... After we start, remember to send someone to report to me."

"Don't worry, father. I'll take my leave now." Lin Xiaofeng clasped his fists in farewell and turned to head towards the East Palace.

The maids and eunuchs of the East Palace were already familiar with Lin Xiaofeng, so they naturally led him to the bedroom. When he arrived outside Li Dexian's bedroom, Lin Xiaofeng saw that the room was pitch black and he was puzzled. He turned his head and looked at the maid and asked, "Is His Highness asleep at this time? If he is asleep, please tell him that I will visit him again tomorrow."

The maid shook her head and replied affirmatively: "My Lord, His Highness is not asleep. He just said he was hungry, so I sent him dinner."

Not asleep? Why didn't you turn on the light? Lin Xiaofeng was even more confused. He went forward and knocked on the door. "Your Highness, are you in there?"

"Come in." Li Dexian's voice came from inside the house.

Lin Xiaofeng pushed the door open, took the lantern from the maid, and carefully pushed the door open. There was only a sniffing sound in the room, and in the darkness, Li Dexian's figure gradually emerged under the lantern.

Lin Xiaofeng was stunned, and saw Li Dexian lying on the table, slurping noodles, with big tears dripping down. His face was expressionless, as if the whole world had nothing to do with him.

"Your Highness, why don't you turn on the lights so late at night?" Lin Xiaofeng's voice trembled a little.

Li Dexian stopped what he was doing, turned around like a zombie and looked at Lin Xiaofeng, forcing out a smile that was uglier than crying, "Save fuel."

Lin Xiaofeng was speechless and hurried forward to light the oil lamp on the table. As the light came on, the scene in the room gradually became clear. Li Dexian's decadent appearance made Lin Xiaofeng gasp, "Your Highness, are you possessed!?"

Li Dexian first glanced at Lin Xiaofeng, his face twitched a few times, and finally burst into emotion, "Old Lin! I'm done... stocks! Xihai Commerce has lost everything!" His voice was full of despair and helplessness, "I just collected the franchise fee last month... all the money I earned is gone!!"

Lin Xiaofeng was silent for a moment, "When did you buy it? Why didn't you tell me?" There was a hint of blame and helplessness in his voice.

"I bought it when it was at its highest point..." Li Dexian gritted his teeth and said, "I was so excited that I invested all of it!" He beat his chest and cried, "I went to him tonight to ask for an explanation, but he beat me! He beat me to death!!!"

Lin Xiaofeng watched Li Dexian's collapse and helplessness in silence, with mixed feelings in his heart. He took a deep breath and said, "Don't worry, Your Highness. I came here today to discuss this matter with His Majesty. The public opinion outside is so surging that it can no longer be ignored... Only by using a stupid method to solve the liquidity problem can the situation be stabilized... Let's see what happens in the West Sea later."

Li Dexian's eyes suddenly brightened with hope: "Do you have a plan?" However, when Lin Xiaofeng told him the specific plan, he fell into disappointment again, "As long as there is good news from there, it will be a major benefit to the exchange... But who knows what the situation is over there? I heard that they also have hot weapons and the church is very powerful."

"Your Highness, don't forget that although the other side has hot weapons, hot weapons are not comparable to hot weapons. I believe that this battle still has a great chance of success!" Lin Xiaofeng's voice was full of determination and confidence, as if an invisible force was supporting the two of them. He knew that the road ahead was still long and difficult, but they had to go on for the sake of this country and this nation.

"Brother Lai, are you sure there is hope for the attack on the Holy City this time?" Qi Ruisi frowned and looked at Gouweicaoer with a worried look. He felt heavy-hearted, as if he was carrying a heavy burden. Although he had left Ferrero, the unknown and fear of the road ahead still followed him like a shadow.

Dogtail Grass sat at the desk, concentrating on studying the two maps on the table. They were the maps of the interior of the temple and the holy city that Qi Ruisi had drawn himself. He did not even raise his head, but answered firmly: "This will definitely work!"

Qi Ruisi sighed, walked to the window, and looked at the sparkling sea outside, feeling mixed emotions. He didn't know how he got involved in this dispute, and didn't know what fate he would face in the future. He turned to look at Gouweicaoer, and saw a firm light flashing in his eyes, as if everything was under his control.

Dogtail Grass raised his head and waved to Qi Ruisi: "Brother Qi Ruisi, come and look at the map." He pointed to various parts on the map and explained their plan in detail: "The most important parts of the temple are almost all located on the Temple Mount. The Department of Doctrine, the Department of Liturgy and the Sacraments, the Department of Bishops, and the Department of Clergy are all equipped with residences. There are five or six armories distributed in the city."

He paused and continued, "Although the Holy City is called the Holy City, I think the military force is not worth mentioning. The Holy City has been peaceful for a long time, and no one dares to challenge its authority. It has long been in name only. Our army will only need 500 people, equipped with sufficient guns, and divided into groups of 20 to directly attack the inner rooms of the temple and kill the church leaders in one fell swoop!"

Qi Ruisi swallowed his saliva, his mind was a little confused. He had to admit that this plan did sound bold and thorough. Seeing that he was a little dazed, Gouweicaoer chuckled: "Why? Do you think this plan is too bold? But it doesn't matter, we have made all the preparations."

He walked to the window and looked at the sky outside. "We must strike at the weakest part of the snake and capture the leader first. As long as we can kill the church leader in one fell swoop, the Holy City will inevitably fall into chaos. At that time, the other soldiers of our army will take the opportunity to besiege the Temple Army and other guards, while the soldiers outside the city will break through the gate and join forces with the soldiers inside the city. The enemy will not know our strength and will definitely be in chaos. Once a fire breaks out in the city, the situation will be settled!"

Qi Ruisi came back to his senses and looked at Gouweicao'er's confident face. He couldn't help but feel proud: "Okay! Since you are ready, I feel relieved. But..." He asked doubtfully: "When do we enter the city? How do we ambush people in the city?"

Dogtail Grass smiled slightly: "Don't worry about this, we have already made arrangements. After Father Jesus left the Holy City, Jingjiang has already started to plan to develop armed forces in the Holy City."

"What!?" Qi Ruisi looked at him in surprise. "You have already arranged personnel in the Holy City?"

"That's right." Dogtail Grass nodded gently, "And these people are our elite forces. They are not only well-equipped but also have undergone rigorous training."

"But...are those people reliable?" Qi Ruisi asked with some concern.

"They couldn't be more reliable." Dogtail Grass said, "Don't worry, there will be absolutely no problem with my people. I can't risk my life, right?" He patted Qi Ruisi's shoulder and continued, "Brother Qi Ruisi, I need your help. This operation requires perfect cooperation between the inside and outside parties, so I need you to help contact the people in the city and convey our instructions."

As he said this, he took out two signal fireworks and a token from under the desk and handed them to Qi Ruisi: "This token is for identification. Hang it on your chest and walk around the slums and someone will contact you. As for these two things, they are for sending signals, and the people in the mutual aid association will naturally recognize them."

Qi Ruisi took the things and felt a lot of emotions in his heart. He didn't expect that he would be involved in such a major operation, let alone shoulder such an important mission. He looked at the determined eyes of Gouweicaoer, took a deep breath, and nodded solemnly: "Okay! I will definitely not let you down!"

As night fell, the fog on the sea gradually spread. Qi Ruisi stood on the bow and looked at the outline of the holy city looming in the distance, his heart full of anticipation and nervousness. He knew that he was about to embark on an extraordinary journey that would change his life.

The boat slowly approached the shore. Qi Ruisi took a deep breath and stepped onto the land belonging to the Holy City. He followed the instructions of Gouweicaoer and shuttled through the slums to find the power hidden in the dark. Not long after he hung up the token, a ragged man took the initiative to approach him and said, "Brother, are you here to look for someone?"

Qi Ruisi nodded: "Yes, I'm here to find some like-minded friends." The man looked at him and smiled mysteriously: "Come with me, I'll take you to see them." He took Qi Ruisi through the narrow alley and came to a hidden basement entrance. When he opened the door, a dark and damp smell came to his face, but Qi Ruisi felt an inexplicable sense of intimacy. Is this where the comrades he will fight side by side with are? He couldn't help but feel excited.

In the next few days, Qi Ruisi had in-depth exchanges and preparations with the people of the mutual aid association. They discussed the specific details of the action and the response strategy. He found that these people were all excellent fighters. Although they came from poor backgrounds, they had firm beliefs and courage. They fought for freedom and justice and were willing to sacrifice their lives. This spirit deeply infected Qi Ruisi and made him more determined in his beliefs and determination.

Five days later, the time for action finally came at nightfall. According to the plan, Qi Ruisi bought some wine and got the soldiers guarding the city drunk to create favorable conditions for their next action. When the signal fireworks bloomed in the night sky, he knew that the battle had begun. He led the soldiers of the mutual aid association to act quickly and cooperate with the soldiers outside the city to attack the holy city.

The battle was extremely fierce, with gunshots, cannons, and shouts. Qi Ruisi led the soldiers to fight bravely. They had only one belief in their hearts: to fight for freedom and justice! In the fierce battle, they continued to win and gradually approached the core area of ​​the temple. When they finally broke through the gate of the temple, Qi Ruisi's heart was filled with excitement and pride. They finally won!
After the battle, Kiris stood on the ruins of the temple and looked at the sky in the distance, feeling a lot of emotions in his heart. He knew that this victory was hard-won and was won with their blood and lives. But he also believed that this victory would bring new hope and dawn to the cause of freedom and justice.

That night, the sky was as dark as ink, and the heavy darkness enveloped the entire holy city. The lights in the city were dim, but they could not illuminate the thick night. Qi Ruisi stood at the door of his mansion, looking deep into the distance. He had made up his mind. Tonight, he would take his family away from this city that was about to fall into chaos.

Qi Ruisi is a famous person in the city. His wealth and status make him have a significant influence in the city. However, he knows that the coming war will plunge the city into an endless abyss. He has to choose to flee for the safety of his family.

In the night, three carriages slowly drove out of Qi Ruisi's mansion. The carriages were filled with luggage and valuables, as well as his precious collection of books that he could not bear to part with. Qi Ruisi drove the car himself, his eyes were firm, without any hesitation or nostalgia.

The city gate was already closed, but Qi Ruisi was not panicked. He knew the moral character of the soldiers guarding the city very well. He only needed to give them some money to open the city gate. He took out the silver coins he had prepared and handed them to the soldiers guarding the city.

"It's just a small token of my appreciation. Please have a drink, brothers." Qi Ruisi said lightly.

The soldiers guarding the city looked at the silver coins in their hands, and a glimmer of greed flashed in their eyes. They looked at each other and finally nodded. The city gate slowly opened, and Qi Ruisi drove the carriage out of the holy city.

The carriage was driving in the dark night, and Qi Ruisi's heart was full of uncertainty and anxiety. However, he knew that he had no way out and could only move forward.

In another corner of the Holy City, in the slums, Forberle was standing on a high wooden platform, his eyes piercing as he scanned the crowd below. These people were the core members of the Razor Society, and they gathered here for the same goal.

"Brothers, today is the day for us to act!" Fober shouted loudly. His voice echoed in the night sky, stirring up everyone's blood and passion.

They struggle for life and fight for their families. They hate the greed and hypocrisy of the church and they long to change their lives. And tonight, they will create a new future with their own hands.

Folbert laid out the action plan in detail, and everyone had their own tasks and responsibilities. They had a clear division of labor, cooperated with each other, and worked hard for the same goal.

As the night deepened, the hearts of the people were filled with passion and fighting spirit. They knew that after tonight, everything would change.

Qi Ruisi also took his family away from the Holy City, their carriage galloping in the darkness, rushing towards the unknown distance. His heart was full of helplessness and reluctance, but he knew that this was for the safety and future of his family.

At the same time, in a corner of the slums, Foberle and his men had already started to move. They moved silently in the night, like ghosts. They had only one goal, and that was the Temple Mount.

At this moment, the church soldiers on the Temple Mount were still immersed in sleep, unaware of the impending danger. Foberle and his men were like tigers descending from the mountains, quickly eliminating the guards and advancing all the way to the depths of the Temple Mount.

The war is about to start, and the whole holy city is in chaos. However, in this chaos, new hope and future are also born. Whether it is Qi Ruisi or Fu Bo Le and others, they are all fighting for their own future, and their fate will also undergo a huge change at this moment.

The night was as dark as ink, deep and rich, as if it could swallow up all light. A team of Razor Society members, carrying guns on their backs, walked through the pitch-black night and carefully touched the wall of the slum. Although their steps were light, each step revealed firmness and determination.

Since Father Jesus left the Holy City, the church has obviously noticed the unusual atmosphere in the slums. However, the interests within the church are complicated, and no one is willing to break the existing pattern and touch the interests of the poor. Therefore, they chose a seemingly simple but extremely effective solution - strengthening the guard of the wall.

Outside the originally empty wall, there were now more guards. They stood in groups of two or three outside each hole in the wall, watching the surroundings vigilantly. However, the strength of these guards was obviously far from enough for the Razor Society.

When the members of the Razor Society encountered the guards, they rushed forward without any hesitation and quickly and decisively dealt with the guards. Furber led a large force and followed closely behind. Seeing that his brothers had successfully broken through the defense line, he waved his hand decisively, and everyone rushed out of the slums.

With the cover of night, they quietly bypassed the main street and headed towards the Temple Mount. The loose military preparations in the holy city made their actions unusually smooth. Soon, the large force arrived near the Temple Mount. At the same time, other members of the Razor Society also ambushed on the streets near the main street.

At the foot of the Temple Mount, the guards were chatting lazily, completely unaware of the impending danger. A gunshot broke the quiet night and woke up the lax guards. Foler decisively fired the first shot, which not only announced the arrival of the Razor Society, but also kicked off the battle.

A guard fell down, and Fo Le waved his hand, and the core members of the Razor Society behind him stepped forward and fired. Under the dense gunfire, several guards were shot into sieves and fell to the ground helplessly. Fo Le swallowed excitedly and ordered loudly: "Keep going! Kill anyone you meet! Everything is done according to the plan!"

The troops began to climb the steps of the Temple Mount. Fo Le took out a flare and lit it, raising his hand to the sky. With a whoosh, a ray of brilliant fireworks shot up into the sky, blooming with dazzling light in the night sky. This light not only illuminated the dark night, but also illuminated the hope and determination in the hearts of the Razor Society members.

Not far from the city, Gouweicao'er's men had already set up an ambush. They hid in the night, waiting for the signal to attack. Suddenly, a bright light flashed across the sky, and Gouweicao'er was shocked and shouted excitedly, "Brothers, get ready to go!" His voice was full of excitement and anticipation.

The soldiers who were originally scattered everywhere began to gather at the dogtail grass after seeing the signal. They carried cannons and guns and headed towards the gate of the holy city. The gunshots and fireworks in the city had attracted the attention of many soldiers, and they began to rush towards the Temple Mount to investigate the situation. However, they did not notice the murderous intention hidden in the shadows.

The members of the Razor Society were lying in ambush in a dark corner, listening attentively to the footsteps approaching. Opposite them was a pre-placed explosive pack, and a barely detectable fuse in the darkness crossed the entire street and led directly to the group of unsuspecting Holy City troops.

When the Holy City Army approached the fuse, a sharp-eyed soldier suddenly noticed something unusual on the ground. He looked down and saw a bright spot whizzing towards the dark corner of the street. "Go and have a look!" he shouted. However, this group of soldiers who were curious about the world did not realize that this was a trick of the enemy. They chased after the fuse of the explosives, but they were greeted with death.

A loud bang resounded throughout the city, breaking the tranquility of this world. Along with the explosion, severed limbs and bodies were thrown into the sky. The Holy City Army roared fiercely: "Enemy attack! Enemy attack!" At this moment, they finally realized what was happening. The safest place in the world was attacked!
Several explosions were heard on the main street, and the members of the Razor Society who were hiding in the darkness suddenly rushed out and fired bravely. The Holy City Army was caught off guard and began to flee in panic. However, they had the advantage of numbers after all, and they quickly reacted and fought with the members of the Razor Society.

The situation on the Temple Mount was also very bad. As everyone went deeper, the Temple's garrison became increasingly dense. The armored soldiers began to hold shields to face the Razor Society, and everything began to move towards a white-hot stage. However, at this time, another unusual sound was heard at the city gate. More than 20 Italian cannons fired at the same time, smashing the city gate to pieces in just an instant! Behind the city gate, a group of guards who had drunk fine wine and were lying in a mess were blown away several meters by the shells in their sleep. The whole scene was horrible.

Gouweicaoer was filled with courage. He rode on a horse, carrying a gun and waving a knife, shouting: "Brothers! The great thing has been accomplished. Follow me to the Temple Mount! The one with the turban is one of us!" At this moment, he had completely lost his gentle image in the past, and his whole body was full of fighting spirit. Under his leadership, some of the thousands of brave Jingjiang soldiers rode on horses and followed him to the Temple Mount; the other part was infantry, ready to join the Razor Society to fight against the guardian forces of the Holy City. At this moment, one of the most magnificent cities in the world was finally awakened!
The originally dark city gradually became brighter, and lights were lit in every house. Countless people who didn't know what was happening opened their windows and looked out in fear. People near the main streets were immediately frightened by the tragic war scene and quickly retreated into their houses and closed their doors. They were afraid that it would be unsafe, so they piled everything they could at home against the doors and windows in an attempt to block the danger from the outside world.

In the slums, countless people were also looking forward to it. People from every household walked out of their houses and looked towards the inner city. They listened to the sounds of gunfire, cannon fire and flames, and silently prayed in their hearts that the battle would end soon. Karami and others were also pounding their hearts. Seeing that the situation had risen, they divided into three groups and immediately walked towards the crowd. They each held a box full of gold and silver coins in their hands, and shouted loudly: "Brothers! Someone outside is attacking the holy city. The holy city has oppressed the people for a long time. The people in the city are rebelling! Now there are a lot of gold and silver jewelry stores outside that are unattended! No one cares at all! If you rob them, you will earn money. Follow me!" After that, they threw the boxes in their hands fiercely into the sky, and the gold and silver coins flew and fell in the air. Under the light of the fire, looking at the jewels sparkling on the ground, a bold idea rose in the minds of the onlookers. They may have never seen so much wealth in their lives, and now these riches are in front of them, waiting for them to rob. So, under Karami's call, the people in the slums also joined the battle. They may not know how to fight, but at this moment they have unprecedented courage and determination. They waved their weapons and shouted at the nobles and soldiers who were usually high and mighty, fighting for freedom and wealth!
In the prosperous modern society, the charm of money remains undiminished. Even in today's abundant material resources, the sight of money being thrown all over the street can still cause quite a stir. However, in places like slums, the temptation of money is magnified countless times.

Karami stood on the narrow street of the slum and witnessed this scene. The gold and gems scattered on the ground shone with an alluring light, which seemed to be able to capture people's hearts. The residents of the slum seemed to have turned into a group of hungry wolves, with greedy green light in their eyes.

Karami watched all this quietly. He knew that these poor people had not tasted wealth for a long time. Before Karami could speak, some people had already rushed to the treasure on the ground. This was a crazy scramble. The quick ones got it, and the slow ones got it. Everyone wanted to seize this opportunity to change their own destiny.

In this chaos, people's greed was completely ignited. For the glittering gold and silver, they began to fight, quarreling and cursing one after another.

"This is mine! Let go!"

“I saw it first!”

Karami and his companions stood aside calmly, with their arms folded, quietly observing this farce they had carefully planned. They knew the people in the slums too well and knew how to incite their emotions at the lowest cost.

Soon, all the treasures on the ground were snatched away. Only a few people were lucky enough to get the benefits, while most people could only look at the treasures in others' hands with disappointment, their hearts filled with resentment and envy.

At this time, Karami shouted loudly: "What you see are just small coins. There are plenty of treasures in the inner city, and now they are unguarded. Come with me and take them together!" His voice was full of temptation and incitement.

He went on to say: "Right now the army of the holy city is fighting a fierce battle with the enemy. They have no time to care about us. Even if we take something and get discovered, what then? There are so many of us, no one will know who took it!" His words revealed an unbridled arrogance and arrogance.

"If the holy city is captured by the enemy today, everything here will change! With money, we can leave this shabby place and live in the inner city to enjoy the life of a superior person." He painted a beautiful future that made everyone present excited.

Karami saw that the crowd was beginning to stir, and he knew that his words had worked. So he waved his hand and led the brothers of the mutual aid association to move forward. Their steps were firm and powerful, as if they had seen the dawn of victory.

The poor people who didn't get the treasures were even more unwilling to give up after seeing this scene. They gritted their teeth and followed, deciding to join this crazy adventure. After all, with so many people acting together, even if they were punished in the future, it might not be their turn. But if they didn't try to change their fate, they would be destined to spend their whole lives in this poor place.

As more people joined in, the action gradually turned into an urban riot. Karami and his companions watched as more and more people joined in, secretly rejoicing in their hearts. They knew that only a few percent of the population would be enough to trigger a rebellion in the entire city.

When they approached the wall of the slum, Karami saw the narrow doorway. He shouted angrily: "Brothers, push down the wall! From today on, we will be the superior people! We no longer need to be trapped like prisoners by this rotten wall!"

A large number of poor people had gathered behind him. They seemed to have seen the dawn of hope and became excited. Under Karami's leadership, they began to push the wall together. They shouted slogans and pushed together. The seemingly indestructible wall began to shake.

"One! Two! Three!" With the shouts of the people and the sounds of gunfire and explosions, the wall finally collapsed! At this moment, people cheered as if they had seen a bright future waving at them. The worries and fears in their hearts also disappeared with the collapse of the wall.

On the main street of the city, the battle was still fierce. The Holy City Army attacked in waves, but the army on the Jingjiang side showed no signs of weakness. The soldiers formed a square formation in a tight and orderly manner and fired in all directions. The sound of gunfire continued, accompanied by screams, and the Holy City Army fell to the ground one by one. The entire main street was stained with blood.

However, Jingjiang's offensive did not stop, but became more and more courageous. The rhythm of the Holy City Army had begun to be disrupted. Most of the support teams that came later did not dare to rush to the main street rashly, but hid in the side alleys and prepared to move at an opportunity. This street was crisscrossed and had too many branches. Although the number of Jingjiang troops was not small, the team was stretched out due to the terrain. The opponents hiding in the dark alleys obviously put a lot of pressure on Jingjiang.

Just as both sides were on their guard, a group of uninvited guests appeared. The Holy City Army in the alley was concentrating on the main street and didn't notice that a group of hungry wolves were rushing towards them with torches. When the chaotic footsteps behind them sounded and the firelight illuminated the alley, the Holy City Army was startled and instinctively chopped with swords! However, they were caught off guard and injured several poor people who rushed to the front.

Jingjiang saw the light on the alley on one side and raised his gun to shoot at the Holy City Army without hesitation. The Holy City Army on the other side of the alley also rushed out and joined the battle. The original delicate balance was completely disrupted by this group of poor people, and the main street fell into a chaotic battle again.

At the same time, on the Temple Mount, Fo Le and his men were caught in a difficult battle. They had already reached the waist of the north corridor, but the enemy was harassing them with dense bows and arrows from a high position. They could only find cover and fire a few shots from time to time, but the accuracy of the shooting was not high. Both sides were in a stalemate and were waiting for the arrival of reinforcements.

However, at this moment, Fule suddenly found that many houses under the Temple Hill began to burn with fire and a dark shadow was rushing towards them! He was overjoyed and thought that this was the support team led by Gouweicaoer who arrived early! So they cheered up and prepared to welcome the upcoming reinforcements.

However, when they saw the shadow clearly, they were surprised to find that it was not the reinforcement they expected but another enemy army! This enemy army jumped on the steps of the Temple Mount and galloped towards the mountain. When they just arrived at the location of Fo Le, they turned over and dismounted and quickly raised their guns to shoot at the mountain!

The guards on the Temple Mount thought that their reinforcements had arrived and relaxed their minds a little, but they were caught off guard by this sudden enemy. After a round of volleys, many guards were shot to the ground and angry shouts rang out among the crowd. This enemy army was the team led by Gouweicaoer, and they successfully dealt a huge blow to the Holy City Army.

When Fule saw this scene, he was filled with joy and excitement. He knew that victory in this battle was just around the corner. So he led the members of the Razor Society and followed closely behind the group led by Dogtail Grass to launch the final charge towards the mountain. Their shouts were deafening, as if they were going to completely conquer this Temple Mountain.

In the mysterious and solemn God Emperor's study, God Emperor Xiaofeng had an undisguised panic on his face, wearing gorgeous pajamas, and several guards were accompanying him as if they were facing a great enemy. They all stared at the door, as if waiting for something.

Outside the study window, the moonlight was like water, and the silver light was shining, adding a bit of tranquility and weirdness to this mysterious temple. Suddenly, with a loud bang, the door of the study was knocked open. The guards' nerves were instantly tense, and their weapons were tightly clenched. However, when they saw that the person coming was one of their own, they slowly let down their guard. (End of this chapter)