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Chapter 185 The most urgent task is to deal with the nobles!

After seeing Wang Zheng off, Chu Yang returned to his own tent at a brisk pace.

He threw his cloak on the table, took a deep breath and muttered.

"It seems that the most urgent task is to intercept the main force of Yuenan Country."

"Your Highness, why do you need to personally take action on this matter?"

Inside the account, Xun Yu suddenly smiled and said, "General Zhou Yu is resourceful and resourceful, just send him."

"Sir, you have a point,"

Chu Yang nodded, then frowned, "But, I have other important matters to deal with."

Xun Yu paused and asked, "What do you mean, Your Highness?"

"Of course, we should win over those noble families who are too arrogant."

Chu Yang snorted coldly, "Without their support, it will be extremely difficult for us to truly control the Great Zhou."

"Your Highness is wise,"

Xun Yu clapped his hands in praise, "However, before you go to win over the nobles, Your Highness needs to bring some people with you."

"Who?" Chu Yang asked doubtfully.

"Of course it's the wealthy merchants in Qiongzhou. Without these people, Your Highness would have no face to meet the nobles."

"You are so good, Xun Yu. You really understand people's hearts! I'll leave this matter to you. I'll wait for good news in Nanling City!"

Chu Yang patted Xun Yu's shoulder and said.

A few days later.

Outside Nanling City, a luxuriously decorated carriage slowly drove in, followed by a long line of carriages loaded with goods. The grand scene attracted the attention of passers-by.

"Your Highness, look, Mr. Xun is back!"

Xing Daorong pointed at the convoy in the distance and said excitedly.

Chu Yang stood on the city wall, looking at the convoy approaching from afar, with a smile on his face.

"It seems that Sir is determined to take down those nobles this time."

The city gates were wide open, and Xun Yu was the first to get off the carriage, followed by a group of wealthy businessmen who were dressed in gorgeous clothes but trembling with fear.

"Greetings, Your Highness. I am glad to have fulfilled your mission!" Xun Yu bowed and saluted.

Chu Yang walked down the tower with a smile and helped Xun Yu up. "Thank you for your hard work, sir. Those old guys must have made things difficult for you, right?"

Xun Yu smiled bitterly and shook his head. "These people are rich enough to rival a country, but they are also extremely stingy. If we don't persuade them with reason and emotion, they will be in trouble."

"And because of your great reputation, Your Highness, they were intimidated and were willing to offer money and support Your Highness's cause!"

Xun Yu said loudly.

Chu Yang knew very well that this was just Xun Yu flattering himself.

The reason why those wealthy businessmen were willing to obey him was probably because they were "persuaded" by him in some way.

However, none of this matters. What matters is that the wallets of these wealthy businessmen are now firmly in our own hands!

"Good! Good! Good!"

Chu Yang said "good" three times in a row, laughed and patted Xun Yu on the shoulder, "Sir, you really didn't disappoint me! Let's go in and talk!"

After saying that, he took Xun Yu with him and walked into the city in a mighty procession, surrounded by a group of wealthy businessmen and guards.

The wealthy businessmen were left looking at each other in bewilderment, feeling uneasy.

Although they agreed to Chu Yang's request under pressure, their hearts were still filled with doubts and fears.

after all.

Chu Yang is still just a vassal king, and a demoted vassal king at that. Can he really overthrow the imperial court and achieve hegemony?

If he fails, won't they, his supporters, suffer as well?

Thinking of this, the mood of these wealthy businessmen is as cold as the weather in the cold winter...

Night falls.

Chu Yang hosted a banquet to entertain Xun Yu and those wealthy businessmen.

After three rounds of drinking, Chu Yang put down his glass, glanced at everyone, and spoke slowly.

"Everyone, I know that you must have a lot of concerns in your hearts. Today, I will speak frankly."

"Now the traitor Chu Zhenzhou is governing the country and is determined to split the Great Zhou into two. I have no choice but to gather everyone here to discuss a plan to kill the traitor."

"You are all wealthy merchants from various cities in Qiongzhou. If you have the courage, I will go and meet the noble families in the Central Plains. You can also get to know some connections."

"Secondly, you can also let those arrogant nobles know of your existence."

Chu Yang's words seemed to be a question, but in fact his tone left no room for doubt.

Everyone knows that the Seventh Prince is threatening them to serve as his "face"!

These merchants are all fat and bloated. They are used to bullying others in Qiongzhou. How could they have ever suffered such humiliation?

However, people under the eaves have to bow their heads.

They are now living under someone else's roof and have to rely on Chu Yang's power to protect their lives and property. How dare they disobey?

What's more, what Chu Yang said made sense.

Which of those aristocratic families in the Central Plains is not wealthy enough to rival a country and extremely powerful?

If they could establish a relationship, it would be a huge boon to these "countryside rich men"!

Thinking of this, the unhappiness in everyone's hearts suddenly disappeared, and they all smiled and expressed their opinions to Chu Yang:

"Your Highness is right. We are willing to serve you at our whim!"

"It is our honor to be able to share your worries!"

"We will do our best to help Your Highness achieve his great cause!"

Chu Yang looked at this group of businessmen, sneered in his heart, but remained expressionless on his face. He raised his glass and said loudly:

"Okay! You are all straightforward people, so I won't say much. Come, let's drink this glass of wine and wish us immediate success!"

"Dry!"

Everyone responded in unison and drank it all in one gulp.

The next day.

Chu Yang led a huge convoy and headed north.

Their destination was Zhongchang City, located in the southern part of the Central Plains.

Zhongchang City has been a battleground for military strategists since ancient times. It is also the economic center of the southern Central Plains. Many major families gather in the city, which can be described as prosperous and wealthy.

The reason why Chu Yang chose this place was because he received news that all the major families in the Central Plains would gather in Zhongchang City in the near future to discuss how to deal with Chu Zhenzhou's enfeoffment.

This is undoubtedly a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for Chu Yang.

He wanted to take this opportunity to get in touch with these aristocratic families, win their support, strengthen his own power, and prepare to take back everything that belonged to him in the future!

a few days later.

Chu Yang and his party arrived at Zhongchang City.

The major families in the city had already received the news and sent people to welcome them early.

However, when they saw the group of rustic merchants behind Chu Yang, a hint of contempt flashed in their eyes.

"Haha, is this the Seventh Prince from Qiongzhou?"

"Why did you bring so many merchants? Are you here to beg for food?"

"It seems that this Chu Yang is just so-so. He doesn't even have a decent helper. He actually has to rely on these merchants to support him. It's ridiculous!"

The heads of these aristocratic families are all cunning and treacherous.

On the surface, they were polite to Chu Yang, but secretly they all treated him as a piece of fat meat and wanted to bite off a piece of him.

Chu Yang naturally noticed what these people were thinking, but he didn't care.

Because these people may have never seen my methods!