After hearing Lu Chen's plan, Zhao Gongming almost went crazy.
He could never have imagined that Lu Chen would go to such great lengths to sacrifice the entire Quanzhou City.
But on second thought, the base price of housing in Quanzhou City is so high now, and Lu Chen really can only use this method to break the deadlock.
But what guilt have the people committed?
Zhao Gongming bowed respectfully towards Lu Chen and said, "I beg you, Imperial Master, to show mercy and allow more of the people to escape."
"Haha, I guess you must be calling me a demon in your heart now, right?" Lu Chen looked at Zhao Gongming in front of him and asked with a smile.
Zhao Gongming shuddered, then lowered his head even lower and said, "I dare not. I just feel that the people of Quanzhou will suffer if this battle continues."
Lu Chen thought about it and nodded, "Indeed, they will be miserable when they have nothing left. But it doesn't matter. After the old Quanzhou City is blown down, the construction of the new Quanzhou City can be put on the agenda. There will be plenty of work for these people on the construction site, and they won't starve to death."
"Besides, if we can't break the control of the local gentry over the people, how can the people of Quanzhou realize that there is an emperor above us?"
Lu Chen patted Zhao Gongming on the shoulder and said, "There's nothing we can do. The dust of the times weighs on everyone's shoulders, and that's like a mountain. If we want to accomplish something big, we have to use some special means and make some sacrifices."
"You should think of it this way: if we free them from the control of the gentry and give them freedom, they will eventually live better than they do now. You see, the road ahead is difficult, but the future is bright."
Zhao Gongming opened his mouth but couldn't utter a word for a long time.
In fact, he felt that some of Lu Chen's words made sense. From a big picture perspective, if a country wants to develop, it must sacrifice the interests of some people.
But knowing it is one thing, but being able to say it as calmly as Lu Chen is another.
Zhao Gongming finally struggled and said, "Are you sure that the White Lotus Sect members will come?"
"I can't be 100% sure. I can only say that based on the various conditions I've given, it would be foolish of the White Lotus Sect not to attack Quanzhou City."
Yes, in Huang Aniu's description, the Quanzhou City at this moment is very much like the living Bodhisattvas in Daniel Wu's hard drive, and they are defenseless and within easy reach.
If Hong Wanren could really resist such temptation, then Lu Chen could only say that this Master Hong was not suitable for a cult and should just find a temple in the deep mountains and forests to become a monk as soon as possible.
In essence, Lu Chen and the White Lotus Sect are not in a hostile relationship today. They actually have the same goal.
The White Lotus Sect wanted to attack Quanzhou City, and Lu Chen also wanted them to break in, so he had really made it easy for them.
Of course, if the White Lotus Sect doesn't comply, Lu Chen also has a second plan, which just requires a little more effort.
These matters were not Zhao Gongming's business, so after talking about them, Lu Chen let him go about his business.
According to Lu Chen's request, seven days later, the lending company distributed the first wave of dividends to all shareholders.
Looking at the money in their hands, everyone went crazy.
What a joke! In just seven days, each of their assets has increased by 20%.
Many people don’t dare to imagine what it will be like in a year, it will take off immediately!
After such general operations, the lending companies not only consolidated their image of being able to make money, but also made more people think that they are reliable.
So those who were still on the sidelines have now jumped in, fearing that they will be left behind on the road to wealth.
After this wave of operations, most of the people in Quanzhou City deposited their money in the lending company. Lu Chen felt that he was a big shot among the Pitupi people because he could achieve this.
As soon as the money was collected, it was lent to Sun Guangjin and others, allowing them to continue to drive up housing and land prices.
Everything seems so harmonious and friendly, and everyone in Quanzhou City is dreaming of getting rich overnight.
Until that day, a signal arrow was fired from the city wall of Quanzhou City, and a large number of White Lotus Sect followers suddenly appeared in front of Quanzhou City.
That day, the people of Quanzhou City once again recalled the fear of being dominated by the White Lotus Sect.
The soldiers guarding the city wanted to close the gate quickly, but the people around them suddenly drew their weapons and quickly chopped down anyone who wanted to close the gate.
A group of White Lotus rebels dressed in white clothes and wearing white scarves on their heads rushed in like a tide. They were so densely packed, as numerous as locusts flying in the sky, and quickly filled the streets and alleys of Quanzhou City.
For a moment, the once peaceful and tranquil Quanzhou city was plunged into chaos. Thick smoke billowed everywhere, as if the flames of war had spread to every corner. Shouts, cries of killing, pleas for help, and wild laughter intertwined, forming a terrifying and cacophonous symphony.
Some people stood in the streets and alleys, laughing loudly without restraint. They waved swords in their hands, with ferocious smiles on their faces, enjoying the pleasure of wanton violence.
Others were running blindly in panic, trying to find a safe place to hide.
Their footsteps made a chaotic sound on the cobblestone road, blending into the surrounding noise.
Hong Wanren looked at the cave door which was now wide open, and laughed wildly while sitting on his horse.
"Hahaha, what a great Qi court! It's nothing special. The defense of a major city is so lax! Our White Lotus Sect deserves to be slaughtered today!"
As he spoke, he raised the long sword in his hand high and said, "My men, follow me and charge in, capture Lu Chen alive, and fight to the capital of the Great Qi Empire!"
On the other side, Lu Chen looked at the arrow piercing the clouds above the city wall and said to the people around him with a smile: "The plan was successful. The people of the White Lotus Sect really can't resist this kind of temptation."
Mou Ping also laughed and said, "It seems that Huang Ah Niu is not just a man with muscles but also brains. He did a great job this time."
"Well, Huang Ah Niu will be credited with the first merit. I've made note of this matter. If you can truly destroy the White Lotus Sect, I'll definitely reward you when I return."
"It doesn't matter whether there is a reward or not. The main thing is that it's fun to work with the Imperial Master." Ye Wuchen came up hurriedly and flattered him in a not very skillful manner.
Lu Chen was happy. Isn't this the feeling he wanted?
Looking at the burning Quanzhou City, Lu Chen turned to Ye Wuchen and said, "Pass the order down, prepare the artillery fire. I don't want any more shells on the ship before dawn!"
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