Chapter 730: I Obey Your Order
Zhang Zhiyao stood still, looking at Zhong Yong with a half-smile. "President Zhong has been the president of the Hubei Northern Chamber of Commerce for three years. During this time, he suppressed his peers, dominated the market, and monopolized the entire cloth market."
As Zhang Zhiyao spoke more and more, Zhong Yong's expression became uglier and uglier.
Unexpectedly, Zhong Yong knelt before Zhang Zhiyao in public, choking with sobs as he confessed, "Sir, I am guilty, I am guilty!"
As he spoke, he cupped his fists towards the others and said, "Everyone, I've really let you down over the past three years, but I also have my reasons!"
"Oh, what's your difficulty?" Zhang Zhiyao asked calmly.
No matter what Zhong Yong said, the position of chairman would never fall into the hands of him or any other member of the Zhong family today.
Zhong Yong sat down instead of kneeling, lifted the hem of his long gown, revealing his calves, and said, "Three years ago, I was elected president of the Chamber of Commerce. I wanted to lead everyone to expand and strengthen the business in northern Hubei, but I fell off my horse while rushing to ship goods."
According to Zhong Yong, his leg was severely broken and he had to recuperate at home for a full year before it healed. After that, he was troubled at home for two years because of the family scandal. Looking back, three years had passed and he had done nothing for the Chamber of Commerce.
"I know I have committed a grave sin, so after making inquiries from various quarters, I believe Miss Shen Liu is someone who is capable of handling this important task. That's why I have joined forces with like-minded merchants to vote for her."
After hearing what he said, Shen Qingqian felt it was absolutely ridiculous.
Regardless of whether his leg was broken or not, or what happened in his family, the Chamber of Commerce's affairs could not be ignored. And the sudden election of her as president seemed problematic no matter how one looked at it.
"In that case, President Zhong really cares about the Chamber of Commerce." Zhang Zhiyao remained unmoved.
At this time, sweat was breaking out on Zhong Yong's forehead. He opened his mouth to argue a few more times, but Zhang Zhiyao didn't give him a chance.
Zhang Zhiyao took out a bright yellow cloth and unfolded it. "The imperial court has decreed that from now on, the Hubei Northern Chamber of Commerce will be directly managed by the government. You are not allowed to have any objections!"
After reading it, he displayed the instruction in front of everyone and asked the people around him to walk around the people present.
"The Hubei Northern Chamber of Commerce is now under the control of the imperial court. No matter what you planned before, you must obey the imperial court now. Do you understand?" Zhang Zhiyao looked down at Zhong Yong. "I have already selected the most suitable manager for the Chamber of Commerce."
"Who is it?" Zhong Yong asked subconsciously.
Zhang Zhiyao looked at Li Junxin and said, "Boss Li, you won't refuse to work for the court, right?"
"I obey your command!" Li Junxin bowed quickly.
Zhang Zhiyao glanced at the others in the room and said, "Don't be nervous, everyone. This is a special period. The general and I are worried that someone will take advantage of the opportunity to drive up prices and disrupt the normal lives of the people in northern Hubei. That's why we have temporarily taken over the Chamber of Commerce."
He looked around and continued, "I assure you that the Hubei Chamber of Commerce will only help your business get better and better in the future. Please cooperate with me. If anyone insists on challenging the authority of me and the general..."
He specifically stared at several merchants from the Zhong family. "Then come and give it a try. I will not show any mercy!"
After saying that, he nodded to Li Junxin and said, "I have official business to attend to, so I'll leave this to you."
Li Junxin quickly responded, "Take care, sir."
Zhang Zhiyao led a group of soldiers and walked away.
"President Zhong, please hand over the seal of the Chamber of Commerce." Li Junxin helped Zhong Yong up from the ground and said to him with a smile.
"Today's eight chapters are complete [26+1+7]. I'll make up for the remaining ones later. Don't worry, I've been bothered by the two beasts at home these past two days, and my time and energy have been scattered~"
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