Ji Yanran knelt there, not daring to move.
The young girl originally hoped to get closer to Jiang Tian and persuade him to invest in building a factory in their Tianxia Society.
They never expected that the Rakshasa would trick them like this. Before they could even vent their anger, Jiang Tian lashed out at them.
"Please calm down, sir. We simply cannot come up with these seventy million taels of silver, nor will we pay them."
"Get up first," Jiang Tian said, sitting at the head of the table and looking at the table full of delicious food. "The other party fined you 70 million taels of silver. It seems you made a lot of money there."
Even a fool would know that the amount of this fine is not something to be taken lightly.
The amount of this fine is set very skillfully, so that you feel the pain but won't be unable to afford it.
"Thank you, sir." Ji Yanran got up from the ground.
"Give me a dance first, and everyone else get out." Jiang Tian waved to the waitresses inside the room, signaling everyone else to get out.
The steward and several men withdrew.
"This..." Ji Yanran was stunned for a moment. She did not expect Jiang Tian's expression to change so quickly. He was furious just now, but now he suddenly seemed to be enjoying her dancing.
"What are you standing there for? Isn't this outfit you're wearing for dancing?" Jiang Tian's voice was noticeably raised eight octaves.
Ji Yanran, the young girl, slowly stood up.
Soon, melodious music began to play.
The little girl moved in time with the music, like a celestial maiden descending to earth.
Every move, every smile, of this little girl is full of charm.
Jiang Tian couldn't help but stare, completely absorbed.
The song ended.
The little girl was sweating profusely from jumping, and fine beads of sweat seeped out from her forehead.
"Come drink with me," Jiang Tian said, gesturing to the seat next to him.
Jiang Tian had only one attitude towards the World Society: control this little girl, and then take over the World Society for himself.
We can't let such a powerful business association as the World Alliance expand recklessly on its own.
Ji Yanran nodded and sat down respectfully next to Jiang Tian.
"The Rakshasa people are bullying us like this, and your World Alliance is just going to swallow your anger?"
The young girl poured Jiang Tian a cup of wine: "Sir, as you know, even a powerful dragon can't suppress a local snake. If our Tianxia Society wants to continue doing business in Russia, it's very likely that this will be the case."
"You're just going to accept this exorbitant repayment of seventy million taels of silver?"
Ji Yanran let out a long sigh.
"Didn't you see they've dug a huge pit for you? They're trying to make you think that after paying this fine, your Tianxia Society can still continue doing business with them."
But once you, this wave of韭菜 (a metaphor for easily exploited investors), have grown up, they'll issue another hefty fine.
"Will you pay it or not when the time comes?"
“You think you can make a fortune from them, but a huge fine wipes out all your profits and makes you spit out all the benefits you’ve gained.”
Upon hearing this, Ji Yanran's expression quickly turned cold: "These white pigs are indeed despicable."
"Ji Yanran, I'd like to take a trip to the Rakshasa Kingdom."
"My lord, the journey to Rakshasa is ten thousand miles long, and the journey will be filled with hardships and dangers. Can you endure it?"
Before Ji Yanran could finish speaking, Jiang Tian grabbed her hand and said, "With a talented girl like you by my side, I don't think I'll have it too hard on the journey."
Ji Yanran quickly shook her head: "That won't do. There are many things in the world that I need to deal with."
"If I were to go with you, more than half of the affairs of our World Society would come to a standstill."
Jiang Tian frowned and reached out to pinch Ji Yanran's rosy cheeks: "The sun will still rise in the east and set in the west no matter who leaves this world."
Jiang Tian picked up his wine glass and took a sip of the ten-year-aged Shaoxing wine.
"Go or don't go, I'll be leaving in two days."
After they finished speaking, they put down their wine glasses, stood up, and headed outside.
Ji Yanran quickly put down her wine glass and chased after her.
“I dare not disobey your orders, my lord. I will prepare now.”
Jiang Tian nodded...
…………
Inside the palace.
The woman, Qian Renxue, nestled in Jiang Tian's arms.
"My lord, how long will it take for your soldiers to return from the Rakshasa Kingdom?"
The Rakshasa Kingdom is tens of thousands of miles away from the Great Xia Dynasty.
He traveled to the Rakshasa Kingdom, and a round trip by land would take at least one or two years.
"It can take anywhere from two years to one year."
Upon hearing Jiang Tian's words, Qian Renxue in his arms trembled uncontrollably.
"My husband, how cruel you are! We've been apart for a year or two. How am I supposed to stay here in the palace?"
“The last time you went to Japan, my two children were already born when you came back.”
"If love between two people is meant to last, why should they be together every day and night?" Jiang Tian gently kissed Qian Renxue's forehead with deep affection. "Besides, a great man's ambition is like the mighty Yangtze River flowing into the sea."
"Qian Renxue, you wouldn't want to see me confined to this palace all day, would you?"
The young girl nodded, murmuring to herself, "If love between two people is meant to last, why should they be together every day and night?"
My lord, I understand.
"I only hope that when my husband goes on this long journey, he will think of me every moment."
Jiang Tian nodded and hugged Qian Renxue even tighter.
…………
The Imperial Study Room.
Li Yuanba, Xiang Yu, Dian Wei, Zhang Dingbian, Li Cunxiao, Shen Lian, Yue Fei... all gathered together.
"Everyone, I'm preparing to set off in the next few days, heading straight for Rakshasa."
"Han Xin led his men straight to the Sichuan and Chongqing region."
"Bai Qi led an army of 100,000 straight to Jiangnan."
"Li Yuanba and Xiang Yu will follow me."
"The houses in the capital will be handed over to Zhang Dingbian, Dian Wei, Li Cunxiao, and the rest of you."
Jiang Tian glanced at Li Cunxiao: "Li Cunxiao, you are now the Grand Commander of the Imperial Guards. The safety of the palace rests on your shoulders."
"You must ensure the safety of the palace for me."
Li Cunxiao quickly stood up, cupped his hands and said, "My lord, rest assured, even if it costs me my life, I will still ensure the safety of the palace."
Jiang Tian patted Li Cunxiao on the shoulder: "Don't say such unlucky things. I know your abilities."
"The rest of you are to guard the capital. If Lord Song Yingxing needs anything, you must do everything in your power and spare no effort to help him."
"promise……"
Dian Wei stepped forward: "My lord, I also want to go with you."
"I'm so bored in this imperial city."
Jiang Tian glared at Dian Wei: "You better stay in the capital properly. If you leave, what will happen to Yi Zhang Hong?"
"Just do what needs to be done. A woman isn't hard to deal with."
"You will guard the capital; you must not go anywhere else."
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