Chapter 283, Song Qingshu’s guidance, Shen Wansan’s panic
"Dark, light?"
The girls looked at Song Qingshu's back and thought silently in their hearts.
It is not easy for Zhongyuan to reach this point. Although the corruption of the Yuan Dynasty gave Zhongyuan an opportunity, it still requires the efforts of countless people.
The martial arts community in the Central Plains was so helpless in the past. Countless people died in the darkness resisting the Yuanshi masters.
These people are not well known to anyone and are only remembered by a few.
Some people, not even their families know what they did or why they died.
All their family can get is some money and care, nothing more.
The girls looked down at the prosperity below, feeling extremely moved in their hearts.
Behind this prosperity is the result of countless people's lives, not given by Song Qingshu and Yang Xue.
They are able to make it this far because of countless people taking care of and protecting them.
"Is this why you didn't force the older generation before?" Yang Xue took a few steps forward to stand side by side with Song Qingshu, and a somewhat emotional voice sounded.
Song Qingshu looked at the merchant ships decorated with lights on the river and nodded slightly: "Yes."
"I didn't know how to face the older generation when I was in the ancient tomb."
"The reason why I have been able to reach this point and can do whatever I want most of the time is not because of the Grand Master behind me, but because of countless seniors."
"I have no reason to push them, and I can't."
"So I chose the tradition of the Central Plains, wine-making."
"If I lose that round, I won't ask anything and just leave."
As he spoke, a change appeared on Song Qingshu's face. He paused for a moment and then spoke again.
"At that time...I only thought about the older generation."
"Because I was born very tall, so tall that I instinctively forgot about many people."
“The only people I came into contact with, or the people who were helpful to me, were the older generation, so that made me ignore a lot of people.”
"Everything today touched me a lot."
"Be it the materials distributed or the banquet..."
"Whether it's Shen Wansan or other forces in Luoyang City, everyone is trying to please me and hope to be taken care of by me."
“But ask yourself, did everything I have now come from my own hard work?”
"No...no."
"The Sky Eagle Sect... I actually didn't pay much for the Sky Eagle Sect. Even if I grew up in the future, I didn't take care of them much."
"I owe it to the Sky Eagle Cult, so I have always taken good care of them over the years."
"Wu-Tang...Wu-Tang gave me an unparalleled identity and background, which made everyone believe in me."
"If I were not born in Wudang and was not the son of the leader of Wudang, would people in the martial arts world trust me so much?"
"impossible."
"My personality is actually not good, and my methods are too ruthless. But because of my Wudang background, people ignore me and just think that I am young and impulsive."
"Mingjiao..."
As he spoke, Song Qingshu fell silent.
Yang Xue saw what Song Qingshu was thinking, held Song Qingshu's arm with her right hand, spoke softly, and continued.
"The reason Mingjiao cooperates with you is actually more because you have been contributing to the Central Plains."
"They are not because Zhang Wuji is your brother, nor are they because you are the grandson of the White-browed Eagle King."
"Simply because they want to overthrow the Yuanshi."
"The six sects respect Master Zhang, and the Beggar Clan does the same, so everyone respects you and cooperates with you as a matter of course."
"But that's not the case with Mingjiao. They respect Zhenren Zhang for sure, but they won't respect you or cooperate with you just because of this."
"Everything... is for the Central Plains."
Song Qingshu looked up and saw the crescent moon in the night sky, and sighed with a sigh: "Those people from the Ming Cult are actually worthy of respect."
"Even if it's that indifferent guy Yang Xiao."
"Who didn't do stupid things when they were young? It's just that what this guy did is too outrageous."
"In this life, many people have few opportunities to choose. They are either busy surviving or rushing to die. Those people from the Mingjiao are rushing to die."
"Giving up a life of luxury and good food and rushing to die is also a kind of courage."
"As for all living beings in the Central Plains, they are more busy surviving."
"It's the same for businessmen, common people, and low-key martial arts people."
After saying that, Song Qingshu looked at Yang Xue, the four girls Youlan Zhuya, and said with some self-deprecation: "I'm not as good as you..."
"I'm a very purposeful person."
"Dayi, Zhongyuan...actually I really don't care."
"My heart is small, small enough to only hold the people I care about."
"I never imagined that I would stand at the height where I am now and decide the lives and deaths of countless people with just one word."
"I once thought that the best ending would be to assist the Grand Master in settling all this. I never thought of an alternative."
"Never thought about it."
The girls looked at Song Qingshu who looked like this, with sadness in their eyes.
They knew Song Qingshu's character very well.
They still remember Song Qingshu, who was so high-spirited and free and easy when he first entered Wudang.
Later, he challenged the Central Plains and faced the Eighteen Arhats of Shaolin.
How high-spirited, how unruly, and killing the elites of Meihua Villa with just one word.
And now...that boy is gone forever.
Instead, there was Song Qingshu, who was also from the Central Plains.
Everything you say and do needs to be extremely cautious.
This is not unparalleled power, but pressure, unprecedented pressure.
"Young Master, we are not as good as you." Youlan Zhuya showed a smile like the spring breeze and spoke slowly.
"We do know what we are doing, but this is the path chosen by our predecessors."
"If you compare this road to a single-plank bridge, it is a road of death."
"We were pushed up by others, but you, sir, walked up by yourself."
With Yang Xue's distressed eyes, Song Qingshu spoke slowly: "Me, Youlan Zhuya, and many of the older generation are all forced to embark on this path."
"The same is true for the Mingjiao. Everyone has no way out. There are countless people watching from behind, and they can't retreat."
"And you, you can, even when Emei sends Master Zhang to look for you, you can retreat."
"But you didn't, you took it all."
"There's never any pressure on you, you have a choice."
"It's not that you are inferior to us, it's that we are inferior to you."
"Just like Saiki, Saiki can also choose. He can choose many things because he has you behind him."
"That slap from the Emei sect, why did you slap Qi Mu? Isn't it because he chose the most difficult path among countless paths?"
Song Qingshu sighed and looked down at the prosperity below.
It is true that he has always been able to withdraw from the dispute in the Central Plains, but he cannot retreat.
Too many people have entered it.
As for the slap that the Emei faction slapped Qi Mu, it was indeed because Qi Mu chose the most inappropriate path among countless paths.
Qi Mu could have a better life, but Qi Mu still chose to enter the troubled times of the Central Plains.
…
Amidst the burst of laughter, there was a bit of noise downstairs.
Not long after, there was a knock on the door.
Dong Dong...
Dong Dong...
Dong Dong...
"Master Song, Mrs. Song, Shen Wansan would like to see you." Shen Wansan's respectful voice sounded outside the door.
Dongfang Ya walked over and opened the door.
Shen Wansan bowed slightly: "I've met the girl."
Dongfang Ya smiled and walked in with Shen Wansan, and the people outside closed the door directly.
"I've met Hero Song, Mrs. Song, and the four girls." Shen Wansan saluted again.
The girls smiled and nodded, although they had never been in contact with Shen Wansan before.
But the incident in Luoyang City made them have a good impression of Shen Wansan.
Spreading materials widely is a good thing that benefits the people.
"Sit." Song Qingshu sat down slowly and smiled at Shen Wansan.
After Shen Wansan sat down, he smiled and said: "Master Song, I came here mainly because I need to discuss something with you."
Hearing this, Song Qingshu looked at Shen Wansan curiously: "You want to discuss with me?"
"Tell me."
Shen Wansan had made arrangements before he came, so now without any hesitation, he directly told what he and Shen Xia were worried about before.
"This time other forces in Luoyang City intervened, which was beyond my expectation."
"I think the current situation is a good thing, but there will be surprises elsewhere."
"for example……"
Everyone listened quietly without interrupting Shen Wansan's words.
Midway, Dongfang Ya poured several glasses of wine for Shen Wansan.
Although the girls didn't understand how to do business, Shen Wansan explained it in detail and in an easy-to-understand way, and they also understood the powerful relationship.
Prices have always been something that people rely on for survival.
The sudden increase means that countless people will not have enough to eat, and countless people may die.
"Tell me about the arrangements." After listening to this, Song Qingshu smiled and raised his glass to signal Shen Wansan.
"Since you know the pros and cons, you must have made arrangements."
When Shen Wansan saw Song Qingshu directly asking about the arrangements, he knew that he had guessed correctly. Song Qingshu knew how to do business and understood powerful relationships.
Take a deep breath.
"Master Song, I hope the Sky Eagle Sect will cooperate!"
"In troubled times, heavy codes are used. If anyone dares to mess around, kill him!"
The girls didn't have much feelings about Shen Wansan's statement, but they didn't say anything and looked at Song Qingshu.
After Shen Wansan said these words, he had been paying attention to Song Qingshu's reaction.
But Song Qingshu didn't react at all, with a faint smile already on his face.
"Continue." Song Qingshu held the wine glass and said with a smile.
"There are many kinds of killing. How to kill and how to kill all need to be arranged."
"Shang... No matter what era or situation, this is an indispensable thing."
"If too many businessmen die in one place, it will be a greater disaster than the explosion in prices."
"If there was a solution to murder, then the world wouldn't need wise men."
"Master Shen, do you think so?"
Shen Wansan was silent for a few seconds: "Yes."
"What should Daxia Song do?"
Song Qingshu shook his head slightly: "It's not what I think it should be, but you."
"You are not as good as me in martial arts, and I am not as good as you in business."
"I do know some ways of doing business, but I only scratch the surface. I need you to tell me what to do."
Shen Wansan looked at Song Qingshu's bottomless eyes, and felt a trace of panic in his heart for some reason, and did not speak for a long time.
He had plans, but he planned to tell Song Qingshu later.
He didn't expect Song Qingshu to ask now.
"Are you afraid that I will be suspicious of you?" Song Qingshu saw Shen Wansan was silent and thoughtful, so he smiled and spoke.
"If you have any ideas, you can just tell me."
"I don't agree and I would deny it."
"I can't possibly attack you because of your mere preparation. I don't think I'm that bad."
Seeing what Song Qingshu said, Shen Wansan smiled awkwardly, as if he had overthought everything, and spoke awkwardly.
"Master Song, I do have arrangements, but it depends on the reaction from the other side."
"I do have scruples in my heart. I'm afraid that Master Song will think that I am using this opportunity to make a fortune."
"In the past, I hoarded a lot of things in order to arrange my future. It is not a problem for me to use these things to stabilize prices, but this way my shop will expand."
"This kind of forced move into other cities will normally be resisted, suppressed, and threatened by countless people."
"But this time no one will dare."
Song Qingshu nodded with a half-smile and asked, "Can you eat enough?"
"This is not just a little bit, it is eight cities, which also covers countless places."
When Shen Wansan saw the smile on Song Qingshu's face, he was suddenly startled and his expression changed drastically.
"Master Song, what do you mean?"
Song Qingshu raised his glass and made a slight gesture to tell Shen Wansan not to get excited, and said with a smile: "There is no limit to money, and there are still officials, so don't be too greedy."
"I know you don't have the intention to make a fortune, you just do it for the good of the people."
"But think carefully about how big this place is. If your Shen family spreads out everything, what will it mean in the future? What will be the consequences?"
"I can indeed protect your Shen family, but you can't think too highly of me. I also need to give an explanation to others."
"It does sound good to be as rich as one's country, but if you think about it carefully, what does it mean to be as rich as one's country?"
"I have no desire for wealth, but what about the future emperors of the Central Plains?"
"After the victory in the Central Plains, the Central Plains was in a mess. Gold was needed to pave the way. A penny can't help the heroes, and the same is true for the emperor."
“It’s hard for a clever woman to make a meal without rice, and nothing can be done without money.”
"On one side is the Central Plains, and on the other is you, a wealthy businessman who is as rich as any country. How do you want the people in power to choose?"
Shen Wansan was breaking out in a cold sweat at this moment.
He is now just the richest man in Jiangnan and has countless people staring at him.
If he really spreads his business all over the Central Plains, then after the Central Plains calms down...
"Sir, it's rare for an emperor to ransack a house for no reason. Is it possible to take it by force?" Dongfang You asked with a slight frown.
"If that's the case...is this emperor too stupid?"
Before Song Qingshu responded, Shen Wansan said with great certainty: "Yes!"
"Girl Dongfang, what Master Song said will definitely happen."
"The Central Plains is in ruins and awaits prosperity. Businessmen and the Central Plains, those in power will definitely choose to sacrifice the businessmen to help countless people."
"Whether it's to stabilize people's hearts or to stabilize the country in the Central Plains, people in power will do this."
"Going into battle to kill the enemy is just for fame and fortune. After all, there are only a few who are selfless."
“Whether it’s fighting a war, appeasing people’s hearts, or building something, all of these are inseparable from money.”
"Then..." Dongfang You wanted to say something else, but was stopped by Yang Xue shaking his head slightly.
Shen Wansan suddenly stood up and bowed to Song Qingshu with great respect: "I hope that Master Song will show you a clear path."
"Sit down first." Seeing Shen Wansan's reaction, Song Qingshu nodded secretly in his heart.
After Shen Wansan sat down, Song Qingshu spoke slowly: "I once said I would protect your Shen family, and my words have always been true."
"But Master Shen, you still have to rely on yourself."
"You can only treat me as a last resort. With such a foundation of your Shen family, are you really prepared to let it go like this?"
"The resources you have now have put you at the top of the entire Central Plains, at least for this month."
"Whether it is the eight major cities, the major forces in Luoyang City today, the merchants, or the inns, there is no need for you to hold on to them."
"Look further. In the past, you were just a businessman. You couldn't contact the martial arts world or the aristocratic families, but now you can."
"Isn't it?"
"Famity, fame, fortune, you don't lack it now, what you lack is fame."
"Your current name was given by me, but it is only temporary. What you need to do now is to maintain it and create your own name based on the foundation I gave you."
"Just like me, everyone once only knew that I was the son of Song Yuanqiao, the leader of Wudang, and the head of three generations of Wudang disciples."
"But now, apart from Wudang, I, Song Qingshu, am still respected by people."
As he said that, Song Qingshu looked at Shen Wansan with a smile: "Master Shen, you are not the first person I have supported. There have been many before you."
"The current Generalissimo Zhu Yuanzhang was once just a silent figure, insignificant in the Mingjiao."
"In the past, everyone only knew that Zhu Yuanzhang had my support, but now everyone has slowly forgotten it, because Zhu Yuanzhang has proved with his own ability that everything he has is his own hard work, and this is his name."
"Similarly, I support the current Marshal Chen Youliang, and he has worked hard to earn his reputation."
"So are those guys Qi Mu, and so is my junior brother Wang He."
"And so is that girl Yin Li."
"They did grow up under my support and protection, but that was once."
"Now they all have their own path, their own glory, and their own name."
"I can only give you a chance. How you choose and how you go is up to you."
"Zhu Yuanzhang and Chen Youliang, what they lacked was an opportunity, and I gave it to them."
"The same is true for you. Now I have given you the opportunity. The height and character you once were untouchable are now in front of you."
"Master Shen, the status of businessmen has always been low. This may be your only chance to change."
"If you don't change, your Shen family will always be controlled by others."
"Sky Eagle Cult, I will send a message to the Ming Cult to cooperate with you. You can make your own choice."
"Go ahead."
"Thank you, Master Song. Thank you, Master Song." Shen Wansan looked at Song Qingshu in front of him, his eyes were filled with excitement, he bowed respectfully three times, and then withdrew. (End of chapter)