Upon hearing that soft hum, Jia Huating knew that the old man wasn't really willing.

Liu Feng remained calm and waited for them to continue.

Li Jianping continued:

"What's there to discuss? Since we're here, let's stick to the old rules."

“The three of us are the leaders of the merchant guild. We adopt a voting model. If two of us agree, then we naturally have no objection and agree to let him do business here.”

Voting is how they usually discuss important matters.

The principle of majority rule applies; generally, once the three owners vote on a decision, the other small businesses have no choice but to comply.

For example, when the vote was held today, the Jia family agreed, but the Li family and the Yong family disagreed.

Therefore, this discussion will have to be abandoned.

However, as a voting method, the three parties often have to renegotiate or abandon the vote due to differing opinions.

Therefore, under normal circumstances, whoever convenes the meeting is generally considered to have agreed to it.

Therefore, at this point, the attitudes and opinions of the Li and Yong families were very clear: even if they disagreed.

"Uncle Li, don't be in such a hurry."

Jia Huating quickly waved his hand to reassure the two old men.

"Mr. Liu, is there anything you want to say to these two seniors?"

Upon hearing this, the two of them immediately realized that this matter was not simple.

It seems that the Jia family and this Mr. Liu are deeply involved this time, even to the point of being mutually restraining each other.

It seems the Jia family really wants this Mr. Liu to come in.

This is completely contrary to the interests of their three families.

It also goes against their long-standing tradition of making money amicably with each other.

Li Jianping frowned and then asked a question.

"Nephew Hua Ting, now that you've made this decision, I suppose the old men of the Jia family are aware of it?"

Do they all agree?

Although Jia Huating has now taken over the family business, he is still young.

It is extremely difficult to concentrate all the power of the family in one person's hands in such a short period of time.

"That's natural, everyone in the family knows that."

"Besides, I'm the head of the Jia family now, so why would they disagree?"

Jia Huating answered with a smile, but his tone revealed a firm attitude.

Immediately, the heads of the Li and Yong families both had strange expressions.

Because the Jia family's business was completely different from theirs—the sex trade—which was rather awkward in the market.

The Li family's salt and iron business and the Yong family's grain business are all profitable ventures, but the problem is the limited market available at present.

Expanding outwards would be a sure-fire way to make money, but the high transportation costs have kept them confined to these few cities.

However, if other people get involved in the Jia family's business, it will affect their local operations.

This is the most unacceptable thing for the Jia family.

After all, there are only so many people who go to brothels, and no customer is willing to travel a long way to get there. If someone were to compete with the Jia family for business in the brothels, the Jia family would lose some customers.

Business will naturally not be as booming as before.

Even if they don't open brothels here, the Jia family will still be affected as long as outside money comes in.

Logically speaking, the people from the Jia family should be the least willing to accept other businesses entering the market.

Why were they the first to agree?

What's going on?

The two men shifted their chairs, adopting an attitude of listening attentively, eager to see what insightful opinions this young man might have.

Seeing that the scene had quieted down and everyone was waiting for his performance, Liu Feng chuckled and took over the conversation.

"I am Liu Feng, the commander of the Tiger Roar Army and the magistrate of Zhengde County. Naturally, the water fortress, a key waterway hub, is under my control."

"My purpose in doing business is simple: to secure provisions for the army and to ensure that the people of the world have enough to eat and wear."

This time, Liu Feng spoke without holding back, revealing all his strength at once.

He knew that what he needed to do now was to intimidate everyone at once.

Sure enough, as soon as Liu Feng finished speaking, everyone around was shocked.

Of all his identities, Liu Feng's business acumen is probably the least valuable.

They naturally knew that Zhengde County controlled the waterway hub; the news had already spread.

Legend has it that a remarkable person dredged the river and even built a series of tiered sluice gates for passing boats, a feat of extraordinary skill.

It linked a river that was not originally suitable for travel with a major river, creating a vital waterway that led directly to the capital.

Of course, a direct route to the capital wasn't possible, but it only took half a day to reach the capital after disembarking.

As for the Tiger Roar Army's general, although the great battle in Tianyong City had little to do with them, they had all heard of it.

It's a household name.

Business matters can wait.

At least for now, with Liu Feng sitting in the main seat, no one else has any objections.

Given that status and position.

If not the main seat, where should we sit?

"So it's the famous General Liu, my apologies for not recognizing you."

Both heads of the Li and Yong families wore solemn expressions and bowed respectfully.

The two family heads had already discussed it privately; Jia Huating was a very ambitious young man.

They were thinking of expanding their business to more distant places.

However, the outside market is controlled by a few large trading companies, making it difficult to expand business there.

Therefore, neither the Li family nor the Yong family, nor even the Jia family itself, had high hopes for them.

But unexpectedly, Jia Huating actually made it happen, and also became good friends with such an important figure.

"By the way, Mr. Liu, are you thinking of opening a business here?"

What kind of business are you planning to start?

The old patriarch of the Yong family, who had been silent until now, finally spoke.

Moreover, the very first question they asked was the most crucial one.

Thinking of making a living here, and given the immense power of this organization, joining the merchant guild was inevitable.

With three hundred families forming a merchant guild and so many people joining, it's not like they could just get in without any clear background.

The Jia family has lost all its benefits.

So what about the other two companies? What will they get?

Unfortunately, at that moment, both of them were thinking about the matter that Jia Huating had brought up to Liu Feng earlier.

If this general helps them resolve these two issues, and the business he's doing doesn't fundamentally conflict with theirs...

Why not?

The disagreements of the small business owners in the audience are of no use; they cannot influence the decisions of the three parties.

Businessmen always prioritize profit; making money and actually making money is the most important thing.

Liu Feng chuckled upon hearing this.

"Originally, I did intend to do business and open branch stores."

"Let's make money here, and we'll all make money together."

Hearing Liu Feng say this, everyone's faces showed a satisfied expression.

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