1242 TWO Chapter 1242-End of the road for Great Zhou (1/2)
Chapter 1242 – End of the Road for Great Zhou
”What do you hope to receive?” Ouyang Shuo asked.
When Chun Shenjun heard this question, he was stunned once more. Strictly speaking, Chun Shenjun had some predictions before the conversation. However, during this short talk, he had lost a lot of confidence.
”Can I get the same treatment as Xiong Ba?” Chun Shenjun asked probingly.
Not only was Xiong Ba a Provincial Governor, but even his family, provided that they were truly talented, could obtain an appointment in Great Xia.
There was even rumors that Ouyang Shuo would show even more trust toward Xiong Ba in the future.
”No.”
Ouyang Shuo decisively said no; to think that Chun Shenjun actually dared to say that. Xiong Ba's submission shook the foundations of Great Zhou, directly weakening half of their strength.
It could be said that Xiong Ba's family was worthy of such treatment, and even less was needed to be said regarding Xiong Ba's ability.
How could Chun Shenjun's current submission compare to Xiong Ba's?
”Then treatment like Zhan Lang?” Chun Shenjun took a further step back.
When Ouyang Shuo heard that, he was truly impressed by Chun Shenjun's bargaining ability. He was not going to waste any more time on this matter and directly said, ”How about this, after submitting, your family and you will focus on the business region. Do not enter politics, it's not suitable for you.”
When Chun Shenjun heard that, his face instantly turned white. After a long while, he said, ”Is there no room for discussion?”
Ouyang Shuo shook his head, ”You either accept it, or we meet on the battlefield.”
Seeing that Chun Shenjun was unwilling, Ouyang Shuo added, ”Six years of territory running is enough to prove that your family and you are not suitable for running a territory. Going back to the business region that you're better in, although you'll lose game, it will be a fortunate matter in the long term.”
Chun Shenjun kept silent. Looking back at his journey as a Lord, his happiest moment should be when he quarreled with Di Chen, disbanding the Six Tyrants of Handan and building the Chunqiu Alliance.
Thinking about it now, those times seemed so far away.
That Xiong Ba had borrowed Chun Shenjun's help to obtain a ticket to enter the game.
Now, he had already become an exceptional person.
”Six years have passed, yet I did not truly win even once.” Chun Shenjun's face was filled with bitterness.
Eventually, Chun Shenjun's face revealed a look of determination, ”I accept your conditions.” After he said those words, he actually felt really relaxed. It was like he had placed down a huge burden in his heart.
Ouyang Shuo looked at him in surprise and smiled. Then he said, ”That's great. As payment, I will protect all of your family's items in Great Zhou and will not touch any of it.”
”Thank you.”
Chun Shenjun thanked him sincerely. As long as he could protect the roots of the family, he would be able to answer to them.
The only thing that Chun Shenjun regretted would be agreeing with Di Chen to hand the foundations of the family to Great Song. If he knew that this would happen, he would have submitted to Great Xia then instead. He would have obtained much more than this in such a scenario.
Unfortunately, there was no way out.
At this point, Chun Shenjun said, ”Can I ask, how are you going to deal with the Huitong Bank?”
Although the Huitong Bank had already lost in their battle against the Four Seas Bank two years ago, it was due to that competition that made it the second largest bank in China.
This was a huge business.
Ouyang Shuo replied, ”Really simple. The Huitong Bank will take out funds and purchase back all its shares and become the fourth bank in Great Xia.”
”As payment, your family can own 10% of the shares.”
Chun Shenjun nodded. Such an outcome left him really satisfied. As the winner, Great Xia could have just swallowed up the bank until nothing was left.
Obviously, Ouyang Shuo knew how to achieve a win-win situation.
”Then that's decided.” Chun Shenjun looked at Ouyang Shuo. His eyes were filled with a complicated expression. He took in a deep breath before solemnly bowing, ”Your majesty!”
Ouyang Shuo nodded.
At this very moment, Ouyang Shuo was basically witnessing the passing of an era. Although there were remnants of this era, it was destined to end, and no one had the ability to change this inevitability.