The public's enthusiasm for investing in lending companies exceeded Lu Chen's imagination. In a short period of time, he had accumulated a huge amount of funds.
When the accountant told Lu Chen the calculated amount, Lu Chen was a little dazed.
"It turns out that Da Qi is still wealthy. Who would have thought that such a small city like Quanzhou could have such huge wealth."
“How many people have joined now? Is there any statistics?”
"Reporting to the Imperial Master, according to our calculations, the number of people who came today does not exceed 10% of Quanzhou City. Quanzhou City still has great potential to be tapped."
Lu Chen didn't hear any potential that could be tapped. All his attention was now focused on this, which was no more than 10%.
He frowned slightly and looked at Zhao Gongming beside him with some displeasure. "What's going on? How have you been promoting it recently? Why are there so few people here today? I need an explanation."
Zhao Gongming thought to himself that today's turnover is not enough, how much higher do you want it to be?
"Master Imperial Master, please be patient. Some people haven't received the news yet. We need to let the news ferment for a while."
"Also, some people are naturally cautious. They've never seen so much money in their lives, so they'll naturally handle it with care."
Lu Chen waved his hand impatiently and said, "To put it bluntly, our investment is not enough."
After pondering for a while, he continued, "How about this? We'll distribute the first batch of dividends in a few days. Those who invested, as well as those who are standing on the sidelines, will definitely change their minds after seeing the real money."
Since it is advertised that there are high interest rates, it is natural for the people to see it in reality. Even those Pitupi companies in the future will have to give some benefits to the fat sheep who fall into the trap first.
"Old Zhao, have you ever fished?"
Lu Chen's sudden question stunned Zhao Gongming.
He shook his head in astonishment and said, "I've never fished before."
"See, I know that fishing is a very good sport, especially for your age. You can try it if you have the chance."
"Before fishing, you have to bait the line. That means using bait to attract fish. Our business is similar to fishing. You always have to bait the line first. Don't be stingy with the money. You should be able to see that compared to the bait we throw out, the fish we catch will definitely not be at a disadvantage."
Zhao Gongming certainly knew that there was a huge amount of capital among the people of Quanzhou now, and he also knew that if Lu Chen operated properly, all this money would flow into their loan company.
But the problem is that after getting the money, what Lu Chen said was just flowers in the mirror and the moon in the water. The so-called company has no real industry here at all.
If it is impossible to maintain this high-interest operating model, it will collapse.
If it really collapses, will the people agree?
After telling Lu Chen about his concerns, Lu Chen laughed heartily and patted Zhao Gongming on the shoulder, saying, "Old Zhao, you are a good person, but you must also remember that in an avalanche, no snowflake is innocent."
"Besides, we weren't the ones responsible for the collapse. Before everyone gave us the money, I made them fill out a contract. Have you read the contents?"
Zhao Gongming was stunned for a moment and said, "I took a quick look. What specific content are you referring to?"
"Have you read the disclaimer? I've written it down in black and white. If we encounter force majeure factors like floods, earthquakes, tsunamis, war, etc. that prevent us from fulfilling the contract, we will be exempted from liability."
As he spoke, Lu Chen took out a contract like a magic trick, shook it and placed it in front of Zhao Gongming, saying, "Look here again, isn't there a line of small words here?"
Zhao Gongming came forward, squinted his eyes and observed carefully, and finally he really found this line of small words.
"The final right of interpretation of this contract belongs to our company."
Zhao Gongming was completely shocked. People couldn't, or at least shouldn't, be so evil, right?
Looking at the contract in his hand again, Zhao Gongming said uncertainly, "Could it be that the Imperial Master intends to use his magic to cause a natural disaster like an earthquake here?"
Lu Chen waved his hand and said, "How could I have that ability? Natural disasters are the power of heaven, how could I possibly control them?"
Zhao Gongming breathed a sigh of relief, thinking that he could continue chatting with Lu Chen, but Lu Chen's next words directly emoted him.
"I don't have the means to create a natural disaster, but I do have ways to create man-made disasters, and there are many of them!"
Zhao Gongming was shocked on the spot. He said with a serious expression, "What kind of man-made disaster?"
"In two days, the White Lotus Society will attack Quanzhou City!"
What! ?
That's the White Lotus Sect! Zhao Gongming was shocked on the spot.
Although the White Lotus Sect has split, and its last rebellion failed, it is now severely damaged, but a lean camel is still bigger than a horse.
Over the years, the White Lotus Sect has caused too much trouble to the imperial court, and it is said that every time these White Lotus Sect members capture a city, they will burn, kill and loot.
"Grand Master, such a major event should be reported to the court as soon as possible so that we can be prepared."
Lu Chen waved his hand and said, "Report it? Why should we report it?"
ah?
Now it was Zhao Gongming's turn. Shouldn't the imperial court know about such a big event as the White Lotus Sect?
Zhao Gongming had no idea what Lu Chen was up to. He wiped the sweat from his forehead and said, "If we don't report it, are we going to resist the White Lotus Sect on our own? Will the local troops in Quanzhou obey us?"
"No, no, no, you're mistaken. I didn't say I wanted to resist the White Lotus. I'm just waiting for the White Lotus to attack, and then I'll take our people directly onto the ship."
Zhao Gongming's eyes widened as he asked, "Does that mean we're just going to ignore Quanzhou City? And the people of Quanzhou City?"
"Of course I will. These are all citizens of Da Qi. I will have people hold out at the city gate for a while and provide a way for the people to escape. Of course, I won't wait too long. I respect other people's choices about their own destiny."
Zhao Gongming stared at Lu Chen intently, and finally said, "One last question. How can you guarantee that these White Lotus Sect members will be able to destroy Quanzhou City after they break in?"
"I don't need to confirm it. I already know they don't have the ability. So it wasn't them who destroyed Quanzhou City, but us. What do you think I'm going south with these three ships for?"
As he spoke, Lu Chen patted the city wall before him and sighed, "The White Lotus sect's thugs brazenly stormed into Quanzhou, burning, killing, and looting. Heartbroken, the Imperial Master ordered a 10,000-artillery barrage against the city. After a brutal and extraordinary battle, they were finally annihilated. From then on, Da Qi was free from the threat of the White Lotus."
"It's a pity that Quanzhou City was reduced to ruins during this battle."
"However, the Grand Master, standing on the ruins of Quanzhou City, promised that he would work together with everyone to rebuild a brand new Quanzhou City!"
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