Late at night, a jeep sped along the highway.
Lin Yu did not stay in the compound for long and chose to rush to Shanghai overnight.
"Has the situation in Shanghai been investigated and clarified?" Lin Yu asked Feng Jiu, who was driving.
Before heading south, Lin Yu had sent his secret service brothers to Shanghai to investigate the situation, and they should have some leads by now.
Sure enough, Feng Jiu nodded and said, "I just got in touch with the brothers, and we have a general idea of the situation in Shanghai!"
"As you predicted, several large conglomerates in Shanghai are all affiliated with powerful figures from the ancient martial arts world! Moreover, with the changing economic situation, they have grown and expanded in recent years, moving from behind the scenes to the forefront!"
"Currently, there are three major families that control the economic lifeline of Shanghai!"
"Tantai, Murong, and Shangguan, they correspond to three families in the ancient martial arts world! They are also known as the maternal relatives of the ancient martial arts world!"
“These three families, each controlling large and small conglomerates, have complex and intertwined influences across various sectors and monopolize various industries. They have formed an economic closed loop centered on Shanghai, blocking all avenues for advancement. It can be said that they control the heart of Great Xia and the economic lifeline of the country!” Feng Jiu reported truthfully.
Lin Yu frowned. "Has the situation become that serious?"
"That's right. These three companies haven't united yet; they're just fighting their own battles. They're not working together on external economic matters or their strategies towards Yandu. But if one day they form an economic alliance, it will inevitably lead to even greater capital expansion and a widening gap between the rich and the poor. At that point, it will be completely beyond saving!"
Lin Yu nodded. "You're right. The economy is stable now because of two factors: first, Yandu's policies, and second, these three companies are still fighting amongst themselves and haven't completely united!"
"However, this situation cannot last long! They don't realize that their approach is short-sighted, killing the goose that lays the golden eggs. By monopolizing vast amounts of wealth, increasing class divisions, and amplifying social instability, once the US continues to raise interest rates and the domestic pressure intensifies, the people will begin to despair, and chaos will be imminent! They take pride in enslaving the people, treating them like cattle and horses, and mocking the common folk. History will teach them that this will only hasten the nation's demise!"
Feng Jiu nodded and said, "This is the inherent nature of the Great Xia people—insatiable greed! In the end, it will be like the late Qing Dynasty, when the people sat under the city walls, watching the Eight-Nation Alliance invade, their eyes empty and indifferent! These damned bastards don't know they are digging their own graves; they are truly shameless!"
Lin Yu sighed, “The people are suffering too much! When the country is in peril, how many people will pick up their sickles and hoes again? Throughout history, wars have always started after a long period of suffering. How much blood did our ancestors shed to bring us to this prosperous age? And how many great men like our late Grand Secretary have devoted themselves to the country and its people? How can we allow these parasites to corrupt it! Those who bring chaos to the world, I, Lin Yu, will surely kill them!”
Feng Jiu gripped the steering wheel tightly. "Young Marshal, the brothers have also received news that these ancient martial arts relatives have raised countless masters. This is what gives them the courage to wreak havoc on the world. Relying on these extraordinary powers, they have forcibly wiped out countless entrepreneurs and private business owners over the past ten years, robbing, kidnapping, and swallowing up other people's businesses, taking them for themselves, and then reorganizing the resources! The current chaos in online shopping and other forms of e-commerce is actually their doing. They consolidate resources, creating a monopoly, making it seem like ordinary people can buy things cheaply." In reality, these things have completely stifled the real economy! A poor economy and currency devaluation ultimately harm ordinary people! Take the footwear industry, for example. Vancouver used to have over a thousand shoe factories, but now only a few remain—all due to monopolies. This is true in every industry; intense competition and fierce competition lead to a widening wealth gap in more developed areas, leaving ordinary people living in dire straits! Meanwhile, these people are enjoying their wine glasses and watching their bank accounts swell with cash, indulging in lavish meals and drinks. These people are nothing but bloodsucking beasts; they deserve to die!
Feng Jiu's words touched Lin Yu's heart.
Throughout it all, all he cared about was the common people.
Otherwise, why would I come back?
Is being an official really that great?
If those in power cannot bring benefits to the people, what is there to be proud of?
He should feel ashamed if there are any poor people crying helplessly in this hospital when faced with exorbitant medical bills!
Instead of taking pride in wearing a prestigious hat, it is not about using limited power to make things difficult for others!
Feng Jiu continued, "Collusion between officials and businessmen has been common since ancient times, and the root cause is the unbridled behavior of the powerful relatives of the ancient martial arts families! However, some families are forced into this situation, such as the Tantai family. According to our investigation, the Tantai family's development is relatively healthy, and many of its businesses benefit ordinary people, such as some non-profit hospitals and schools. Moreover, some businesses allow ordinary people and entrepreneurs to invest, such as a certain instant noodle brand, a certain domestic shoe brand that donated hundreds of millions of yuan to charity, and a certain Donglai supermarket! These are all representatives of excellent enterprises!"
Lin Yu nodded. "That's right. No matter the era, there is no shortage of good people, and even more so, there is no shortage of conscientious officials and entrepreneurs. They are the future of the country, and they are the backbone!"
"However, in this day and age, it's hard to be a good person, and corruption has become the norm. So, our task is to reverse this trend and purify this land anew!"
"When the feng shui changes, the nation's fortune changes. People get used to doing good deeds, and there are more good people! There are fewer irritable people and more peaceful people. There are fewer people whose faith has collapsed and more people who have rebuilt their faith! There's a song that goes, 'If everyone in this world is full of love, the world will become bright!'" Lin Yu said earnestly.
Feng Jiu smiled and said, "Young Marshal is the guiding light in the hearts of the people!"
Lin Yu smiled slightly, "Reputation is not important to me. If in the end, when I am at my wit's end, and the world misunderstands me, hates me, curses me, and insults me, I will not regret it! Over the years, I have not learned any other skills from the old blind man. I only know that a true cultivator must cultivate forbearance! The more you endure and the more you bear, the greater your resources will be when you attain enlightenment in the future!"
"You should know that famous temple in the Central Plains, right? I quite admire that abbot. I met him once many years ago; he's a very patient person!"
Feng Jiu nodded. "I've also looked into this monk. Many departments have investigated but haven't been able to find anything. And these netizens know nothing but slander and insults. But in the eyes of monks, he is definitely a guiding light, spreading culture and faith, and his influence is enormous!"
Lin Yu nodded in agreement, saying, "He would rather bear the infamy of ten thousand people than not protect his beliefs in his own way! I believe this person has achieved something truly remarkable!"
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