In the city of Hopeland, the Helis family lives in the wealthy area on the west side. This was where the nobles lived in the early years. Later, after the commercial alliance became independent, it became a gathering place for wealthy people from large chambers of commerce.
The Carites Chamber of Commerce was located in the north-central part of the city. As it was a new rising star, there was not much vacant land on the west side, so Angus simply bought a large piece of land in the north-central part as the headquarters of the Chamber of Commerce.
The Nisos family lives in the east. Although this is not a wealthy area, it has a special meaning to their family because the ancestor of the Nisos family was a fruit vendor. When he first settled in Hopeland, he bought his first house here. Even after the Nisos family became rich, they did not move away.
The current situation in the city is that there are three families on the west side, Anemae, Helis, and Tisiphone, the Charites in the middle, and the Nissus family on the east side.
The city gates and walls in the west, north and east directions have been closed by the families of Anemae, Tisiphone and Nissus, while Helis and Charites are trapped in the city. The situation is particularly critical because the family of Helis is relatively close to the other two families.
The streets that used to be spacious and clean have now completely changed. The blue slate tiles are covered with scattered debris. Wooden boxes and fences have been erected in the middle of the street, blocking the space for traffic. Crowds of people are standing on both sides of the street, holding torches, wearing armor, and holding weapons, confronting each other.
The faces under the firelight were so familiar. They were all employees of the big chamber of commerce and lived close to each other, so they often ran into each other. Maybe they had drunk, chatted and boasted together in the tavern a few days ago.
If it weren't for this sudden accident, no one would have thought that they would come to blows tonight. I'm afraid only they themselves know the complicated feeling in their hearts.
The treatment in large chambers of commerce is much higher than that in small chambers of commerce outside. In addition, there are many benefits and it is relatively stable, so over time, generations basically work for them. For example, after a grandfather retires, he lets his son take over, and when the son is old, he lets his grandson take over. Some positions have even become hereditary.
For example, the gardener of the Anemiyi family, his ancestors for three generations were gardeners for the Anemiyi family. They have been dealing with other people in the Chamber of Commerce since they were young, and their grandparents and parents all worked in the Chamber of Commerce, so they are very familiar with each other.
In this era, the accumulation and inheritance of experience is very important. A craft passed down from father to son, and from son to grandson, is definitely much better than those who change careers midway. Therefore, these old employees and backbones are also the backbone of large chambers of commerce and the trusted confidants of the heads of families of all generations.
The Chamber of Commerce is no longer just a money-making organization, it is also an interest group. This is why these employees are so loyal. They will not reject it even if they have to pick up knives and fight, because their own interests are closely related to the Chamber of Commerce.
Cutting off someone's source of income is like killing their parents, let alone something that directly destroys their family.
But after all, the people on both sides of the confrontation know each other. Due to the inertia of the past, it would be difficult to suddenly let them fight to the death.
The brazier supported by wooden poles was burning fiercely, and the sound of sparks popping could be heard from time to time. The two sides questioned and cursed each other.
A considerable number of people from Tisiphone's family went to the north gate and the city wall, so most of those confronting the Helis family on the west side were from the Anemye family. In fact, the employees at the bottom were also a little confused as to why they suddenly started fighting with the other side.
The Helis family could be said to be doing this for self-protection, but Anemiyi was quite confused.
At this time, several messengers rode through the crowd and came to the intersection. These messengers wore the seals of the three families, representing a joint group of three families. They held a written notice in their hands and read it aloud:
[Residents of Hopeland, instructions have arrived from the Virga Merchant Union. The Helis family and the Carites Chamber of Commerce are colluding in rebellion against the West Wind, plotting a rebellion.]
The Tisiphone, Anemie, and Nissos Chambers are now granted the right to conduct special operations to assist the Hopelander branch in capturing the traitors from the Helis and Carites families.
However, considering that most employees of the two chambers of commerce are not aware of this, we hereby declare that those who lay down their arms and do not go along with the corrupt officials will be pardoned, their families will be spared, and their past crimes will not be pursued.
If you still refuse to repent and continue to resist, you will be killed without mercy!]
The resonant voice carried far in the middle of the night. There was complete silence all around, and only after the reading was finished did the sound of discussion slowly resume.
"I tell you, there really is something wrong with them. Otherwise, why would Lord Noyes suddenly wake us up?" said an Anemiyi guard.
"I really don't know what the Helis family was thinking. They actually colluded with the rebels in the north. Have they forgotten that even now, Wilga is still nominally a vassal state of West Wind?"
"Who knows? I just want to finish quickly and go home to sleep. It's too cold this night."
"Alas, I don't know if the Chamber of Commerce will give me more money after standing with a gun all night. My wife gave birth to another child."
"You're pretty fierce, this is the third one."
"Of course, I'm super strong."
After hearing this, everyone in the Anemiyi family felt relieved and even had the leisure to start chatting. In their opinion, the Alliance Headquarters had issued an order, and the three families were taking joint action. With the pressure of justice, it was only a matter of time before the other side surrendered.
As expected, the people from the Helis family across the street also began to waver. After all, treason was too heavy a burden for the average person to bear. As a result, their gazes towards the other side were no longer as calm and fearless as before.
Some people from the Anemiyi family also began to persuade them to surrender.
"George, don't stand there like an idiot. Come here quickly. I'll tell the steward about your situation and I'll make sure you're alright. You still owe me money. If I lose it, who am I going to ask for it?"
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