601 The Late Reward Ceremony (1/2)
Jingchu Province, Pill Sun City.
The sudden rise of the Four Seas Bank had once again made Di Chen and the others group together.
”Really, they do not even let people go past the new year at ease,” someone could not help but grumble.
It was not often that the six members of the Yanhuang Alliance would gather together.
”Guys, what views do you have regarding the Four Seas Bank operation?” As the host, Chun Shenjun had decided to chair the proceedings.
When Di Chen saw the situation, he could not help but frown. In the end, he did not say anything. The current situation needed the alliance to work together, so Di Chen did not want to burn the bridge with Chun Shenjun.
One had to say that Di Chen’s growth was truly astounding.
”What to do? In my view, why don’t we hire someone to destroy those banks.” Sha Pojun gritted his teeth. After the Battle of Mobei, Sha Pojun was stuck in such a tough situation because of Ouyang Shuo. As a result, he hated Ouyang Shuo to the core.
”Do not be foolish!” Di Chen frowned, “The Four Seas Bank branches are set up in the imperial cities. As such, they have the protection of the imperial court. Moreover, soldiers also guard the banks. We might end up getting ourselves into trouble without achieving anything.”
”Hen!”
There was no need to verbalize such facts. After all, even Sha Pojun knew that he had only spoken such words in the heat of the moment.
After the Battle of Mobei ended, Sha Pojun's position in the alliance was not even comparable to Wandering Magic. Even people within his own family were displeased with him being the representative.
As a result, Sha Pojun did not dare to rebut Di Chen's scolding. If his family wanted to regain a footing in the game, he needed to rely on Di Chen's family.
”The rise of the Four Seas Bank is already something we cannot stop. The meeting today is to come up with a plan to attract the gold from players and not allow the Shanhai Alliance to take it all.” Di Chen set the tone of the meeting.
”Well said!” Zhan Lang was the first to voice his support.
”On this aspect, the Huitong Bank is willing to help.” Chun Shenjun had finally found a chance, so he laughed as he spoke.
In truth, after learning that the Four Seas Bank had started to act, Chun Shenjun was first astonished but then delighted. He had realized that a chance for him to increase his influence in the alliance had arrived.
Amongst the Lords in the Yanhuang Alliance, the Huitong Bank of the Pill Sun City was the biggest and had the most professionals. Hence, it had the best chance of facing off against the Four Seas Bank.
Although Di Chen was not willing, he could not think of a retort.
”I agree!”
Unexpectedly, the first person to show support was Xiong Ba.
Astonishment appeared in Di Chen’s eyes when he heard Xiong Ba voice his support. Even Zhan Lang looked toward Xiong Ba in surprise.
On the contrary, after Xiong Ba spoke up, his expression remained exceedingly normal and natural. It was like he was completely unaware of the kind of wave his words had caused in the alliance.
”Since when did Xiong Ba actually start to walk with Chun Shenjun again?”
This was the doubt in the hearts of Di Chen and the others.
They could not help but think back to the Six Tyrants of Handan in the beginning. At that time, Chun Shenjun had decided to break away under the urgings of Xiong Ba.
Things had changed in unexpected manners.
Due to personal interests, the people who had worked together to rebuild the Yanhuang Alliance had slowly broken away. In order to protect Wandering Magic, Xiong Ba had even made enemies with Chun Shenjun.
Who would have expected Xiong Ba to be such a formidable person.
Everything was based on self-interest. As long as he thought that working with Chun Shenjun would benefit him, he did not mind putting aside their grievances.
After a series of ups and downs, the current Chun Shenjun had become an experienced person, as he slowly matured.
Naturally, a renewed cooperation between the two fell into place.
With Xiong Ba expressing his agreement, Di Chen knew that he could not do anything, so he just admitted defeat, “I also agree.”
Chun Shenjun gave out a slight smile.
”Since that's the case, let's take about the shareholder distribution!” Zhan Lang said.
”Based on the news that I received, 1% of shares of the Four Seas Bank is worth two hundred thousand gold. Since we need to face off against them, we cannot reduce the price. Let's just use that as the base,” Chun Shenjun stated.
”No!”
Di Chen, Zhan Lang, and the others refused this proposition with no hesitation.
”Why not?” Chun Shenjun did not want to back down.
”For the Four Seas Bank to receive such a valuation, there were unique reasons.” Di Chen was amused by Chun Shenjun's massive appetite, “Firstly, in terms of scale, it has branches in many territories, and it is straight up the biggest bank in China. Shanhai City has, from the start till now, invested close to a million gold into the bank. Their monthly financial income was all invested into the Four Seas Bank. Just that point alone, can the Huitong Bank do the same?”
”Based on what I know, doesn’t the Huitong Bank only service Pill Sun City? The savings it has attracted has all been squeezed dry by Pill Sun City. The current Huitong Bank is just an empty shell.” Di Chen continued.
”You!” Chun Shenjun's embarrassment turned into anger as he was the target of these words.
However, doubt also filled his heart.
Chun Shenjun had not expected Di Chen to actually possess such a clear gauge of the Four Seas Bank.
The legendary intel organization Emperor Wind truly had a vast influence.
”Secondly,” Di Chen did not care and directly added, “The Four Seas Bank being able to gain the recognition of players is due to the reputation of Shanhai City. Hence, the guild leaders would willingly take out their money. For the Huitong Bank to fight them, we must make use of the resources and reputation of our Yanhuang Alliance.”
”Brother Di Chen is right.”
This time, Zhan Lang resolutely stood on Di Chen’s side. Chun Shenjun appetite was truly too huge.
”Then what would you say the value is?” Chun Shenjun was a merchant and bargaining was basically an ingrained part of his being. Originally, he did not have much hopes of his proposal succeeding.
He had made such a proposition to raise the valuation of the bank.
”Fifty thousand gold and Pill Sun City cannot hold the majority.” Di Chen tossed out his idea.
”Are you kidding?”
Chun Shenjun was like a cat who had its tail stepped on, as he suddenly jumped up.
”I'm serious!” Di Chen was exceedingly calm.
”Since that's the case, why not just leave. Fifty thousand? Are you stupid!” Chun Shenjun's attitude did not show even a hint of weakness.
”Going against the Four Seas Bank, we do not have to depend on the Huitong Bank.”
This was the biggest chip in his hand.
As matters developed to this point, it basically turned into a battle between Di Chen and Chun Shenjun.
Zhan Lang and the others obviously treated Di Chen as their leader.
Even Xiong Ba did not want to see Chun Shenjun rip them off, so he rationally kept silent.
”Then how? The Huitong Bank is the hard work of my family. I cannot let you all take it for nothing.” Chun Shenjun was resolutely denying Di Chen’s idea moments ago, but now he wanted to play the emotion card.
”Pill Sun City has to give up control. As for shares, we can add another ten thousand; that's my limit. Whether or not it works, say the word.” Di Chen pushed Chun Shenjun to a corner.