rogue saint

Soon the principals of the major merchants in Tianluo City came to the meeting hall of the City Lord's Mansion.The city lord recruited each other, and they had no choice but to come.It's just that they are very puzzled, what is the city lord looking for them for?

Wu Lai had learned before that that the major merchants in Tianluo City formed an alliance called Tianluo Chamber of Commerce, and elected a president, an old man with a hale and hearty spirit, with early Mahayana cultivation, named Liu Yi.This Liu Yi is still very prestigious in the chamber of commerce.

Someone on the road asked, "President Liu, what do you think the new city lord wants from us?" Everyone else looked at Liu Yi expectantly.I didn't expect the new city lord to find them so soon, there must be a purpose.

Liu Yi was also in a daze. He couldn't figure out what the new city owner was thinking. After all, he had never been in contact with it before, so he shook his head and sighed: "Go and have a look. Let's talk about it. Soldiers will cover up the water and soil, and forgive him for not letting us do anything." Sample."

Immediately someone echoed: "President Liu is right, we advance and retreat in unison, even if he wants to deal with us, he has to consider the consequences."

"Yes, we advance and retreat together."

When the principals came down to the meeting hall led by the guards, Wu Lai, who was sitting on the chief seat, immediately got up and made a gesture of invitation.

"Everyone, please sit down!" Wu Lai sat down slowly as he spoke.

"Thank you, Lord City Master!" The representatives of the major businesses bowed their hands to Wu Lai, and then sat down in the two rows of seats in the meeting hall.Liu Yi took the first seat on Wu Lai's left, and the others sat down one by one. Wu Lai noticed them one by one.

After everyone sat down, Wu Lai said, "Come here, serve tea." Immediately, a servant brought tea.

All the principals sat quietly, looked at Wu Lai, and did not drink tea.

Wu Lai said kindly, "I invite you here this time to discuss something important." Any fool knows that he will not just invite these people to drink tea.

Everyone clasped their hands and said, "Please give orders, Lord City Master."

Wu Lai looked at the crowd and said sincerely: "This city master is in charge of Tianluo City for the first time. He is new here and doesn't know the rules here. You are all veterans of Tianluo City and have lived in Tianluo City for a long time. In the future, we will rely on you a lot."

Everyone looked at Liu Yi.Liu Yi nodded slightly and said: "Your Majesty, the city lord, is serious. I will try my best to serve the lord of the city."

Liu Yi nodded, and everyone said in unison: "President Liu's words are very true, and I will only wait for the city lord to follow suit."

Wu Lai smiled and said, "In that case, then the city lord will be straightforward." He paused and looked at everyone.

Everyone knows that Xirou is coming soon.

Wu Lai continued: "The owner of the city plans to build an arena in the center of the city, but the funds are a little tight and I need everyone's help."

Everyone, look at me, and I look at you.It seems that the city lord is ready to ask everyone for money.He said very well before, he said that he would be exempted from taxes for three months, and now he is going to apportion, which is worse than that of Li Gang.These principals scolded Wu Lai in their hearts.

The scene of the crowd is naturally well-spoken, but if you really want to get money, you won't be so enthusiastic.People are like this.

Seeing everyone like this, Wu Lai said displeasedly: "What? Didn't you say you support the city lord?" There was a hint of anger.

Liu Yi frowned, and said: "We should share the worries of the city lord, and dare to ask the city lord how many spars are missing, so that we can know in our hearts."

"This is the arena designed by the city lord. President Liu, please take a look. As for the budget, the city lord is an amateur. According to President Liu, he probably needs crystal stones?" As he spoke, a piece of jade slip flew towards Liu Yi.

After Liu Yi took it, he took a closer look, shook his head and said, "My lord, I have to ask a special person to evaluate this. I can't figure it out." But he was extremely shocked in his heart. Such a design is really extraordinary.I really don't know how the city lord came up with it.

Wu Lai smiled slightly and said, "Then please ask President Liu to find someone to help you figure it out."

"Obey." Liu Yi ordered a few words to his entourage, and his entourage took the jade slip and left the City Lord's Mansion, presumably to ask someone to evaluate it.

Wu Lai distributed several pieces of jade slips to the other principals present. After they read it, they had different expressions on their faces, while Wu Lai looked at them seriously.

One of the principals asked after reading it: "I have the courage to ask the city lord, what is the purpose of building the arena?"

"This city lord also decided to build such an arena out of the consideration of the future development of Tianluo City." Wu Lai said to everyone present what he said to the guards before.

Liu Yi suddenly realized: "So it is like this, Lord City Master, we support the construction of the arena, but—"

Wu Lai asked, "Just what?"

Liu Yi said with some embarrassment: "It's just that I calculated it in my heart. How can this project cost hundreds of millions of high-grade crystals? Our Chamber of Commerce can't come up with so many crystals at once?"

Wu Lai sneered in his heart: Can't you take it out?How can this be?

But he said with a smile on the surface: "The Lord of the city didn't say to let you all come out!"

Liu Yi and everyone present looked at each other with puzzled expressions.

Wu Lai explained: "This time, the city lord is not here to ask everyone to share, but to raise funds from everyone. The city lord will contribute a part, and you will contribute a part. Everyone has the money to contribute, and everyone can contribute to build this arena together."

"It's nice to say, isn't this apportionment what is it?" This was what everyone thought, but they said: "Building such an arena, what good will it do for our chamber of commerce?"

Wu Lai said with a smile: "Just now the Lord of the city also said that the construction of this arena will have great economic benefits. After it is completed, the Lord of the City will never forget everyone, and the proceeds will be returned to you in a certain proportion. You can also get dividends every year. In addition, the city lord allows you to participate in the operation of the arena, such as finding gladiators, arranging gladiatorial matches, and placing bets. It's all yours, what do you think?"

Everyone was a very shrewd businessman. After thinking for a moment, they nodded after making eye contact.

Wu Lai smiled and said, "Then it's settled."

Then they discussed some other matters, including the ID card and house lease. After Wu Lai introduced them in detail, Liu Yi took the lead and agreed one by one.Wu Lai hopes to get the ID card started as soon as possible. With the support of these big merchants, it will be much more convenient, and the spar for making the ID card also needs to be obtained through the big merchants, so this is a matter of mutual benefit. Liu Yi and the others How could you not agree?