Fellow Taoist: Do you have any spiritual stones on you?

Hearing this, the middle-aged man sitting on the Grand Master's chair raised his head slightly. Judging from his appearance, he was somewhat similar to Chu Youhuan. He frowned and a magnetic voice sounded.

"I'm not in the mood to care about the entrance and exit checkpoints on the border. What I want to know is the recent movements of the Chu sects, or whether there are any changes in Da Wei and Da Li!

I'm not talking about you, you are also an old man who has been with me all the way. You must care about what you should care about, and don't worry about what you shouldn't care about. Don't you understand this simple truth?

I am so busy all day long, how can I have time to care about a small border entrance and exit checkpoint? "

Palace Master Chu's voice was very soft, with a smile when he spoke, but it made people feel a majesty rising to the sky.

"Yes, the palace master taught you a lesson, but this entrance and exit gate is closely related to us!"

As soon as these words came out, Palace Master Chu raised his eyebrows and became a little interested: "Tell me and listen!"

"The newly approved entrance and exit checkpoint is located in the swampy area of ​​the northern border."

Ok?

Palace Master Chu put down the jade slip in his hand, his eyes a little startled, "Are you sure?"

"I've confirmed it several times, it's right there!"

"Is this Grand Marshal Sima out of his mind? He actually set up an entrance and exit checkpoint here. Is there any mystery in it?"

Everyone knows that the swamp area is related to disputes between two factions with different opinions. Marshal Sima's position is very clear. He is strongly opposed to allowing the sect to participate in border defense affairs.

The act of setting up entrance and exit checkpoints in the swamp is obviously completely different from his usual stance.

Unless he was out of his mind, it was impossible to make this move.

Any fool knows what it means to set up entrance and exit barriers there.

"The position of Generalissimo Sima is now being questioned by the other side, but so far, he has no intention of asking."

"what is the reason?"

"This application is stamped with the seal of Marshal Sima, and it is sandwiched in the military report and presented directly to His Majesty.

The content above is somewhat exaggerated, far beyond the real situation, and the wording is not rigorous. Everyone speculates that it is the work of his family's playboy, Sima Juncong!

Because of this, the other side didn't dare to question him directly, at least until they were sure of Grand Marshal Sima's current position, no one would question him. "

Upon hearing this, Palace Master Chu stood up from the Grand Master's chair and paced back and forth in the room.

"This matter is abnormal and there are only a few possibilities:

[-]. Marshal Sima changed his mind, but the possibility is slim.

[-]. Sima Juncong was bewitched by others. If so, the bewitched person should be Gu Feng. This possibility is very high. After all, he once successfully bewitched my daughter and built a toilet and training room in the Luoxia Sect. It is very consistent with his style. .

[-]. If other people want to participate, this possibility can be ruled out directly. "

As he spoke, Palace Master Chu's eyes shone with wisdom, and he was basically certain that Gu Feng must be the one behind this place.

"Does the Palace Master mean that Gu Feng deceived Sima Juncong?"

"It's not a lie, it's a temptation. Sima Juncong seems to be a playboy and incompetent, but he comes from a big family, how can he not have any ideas.

Coupled with Gu Feng's superb deception, his head got hot and he did this. Palace Master Chu said with a smile.

"How do you think Grand Marshal Sima will respond to this matter, Lord of the Palace? Can the entrance and exit checkpoints in the swamp area be successfully established?"

"Definitely. Even if he doesn't want this son, will his wife agree? There won't be a quarrel. The end result is that he remains silent and holds his nose and approves." Palace Master Chu laughed.

"Gu Feng's move is really ruthless. He has forcibly found a way out. This kid has a great talent. If he is well-trained in the future, he will have a great chance of becoming the Dinghai Divine Needle of Chu State." Palace Master Chu's eyes flashed, showing no concern for Gu Feng. Praising stingily.

To be honest, he had the idea of ​​giving it a try to seize the swamp border and was already prepared to fail.

Unexpectedly, Gu Feng gave him a big surprise. It can be imagined that once the entrance and exit checkpoints are built, the profits generated will be absolutely terrifying.

There is a natural geographical advantage there, but the cost is too high. There are two entrances and exits hundreds of miles away on both sides, so there is no need to build it at that location.

But things are different now. Gu Feng has won the right to operate this place for a hundred years. He will set up entrance and exit checkpoints and attract all the merchants from the entrance and exit checkpoints on both sides. It is foreseeable that his business there will be absolutely booming.

"Master, should we do something?"

"Of course, this guy will definitely need some money. Our college classmates are also poor, so invest some money in him and take advantage of the opportunity to make some money!"

......

Sima Mansion, the capital of the country!

"Madam, the young master seems to be causing trouble!" A nun whispered to the beautiful woman.

The beautiful woman sat in the pavilion, smelling the fish in the lake. After listening to her grandmother's story, she spilled all the bait in her hand.

"This stubborn old man will definitely go crazy, and he may beat my beloved half to death. It would be terrible if he is thrown into prison.

This kind of thing must never happen. I, Cong'er, finally found something serious to do. I don't ask for his support, but I can't stop it! "

A group of monks, riding dragon horses, rushed out of the capital and headed towards the north.

......

Swamp area!

"Can you increase my shares for me?"

"What?"

"I'm going to be miserable. I just received a notification from my father, telling me to go back immediately.

He sounded very angry, probably because the checkpoint documents have been approved, and he wants to find me to accuse me! "Sima Juncong said with a grimace.

"Don't worry about the shares. The top priority is how to deal with your father's punishment."

After only five days of disappearing, Sima Juncong was summoned back by Marshal Sima.

As soon as he returned to the Marshal's barracks, he was pushed to the ground.

"Nizi, kneel down!"

Bang, Sima Juncong was also very happy and knelt directly on the ground.

"Do you know what this document represents?" Marshal Sima was furious, his beard and eyebrows raised in anger.

"Isn't it just an entrance and exit checkpoint? This move will not only effectively combat the long-standing smuggling problem in the swamp area, but also generate revenue for the country. What's wrong with that!" Sima Juncong shouted.

As soon as these words came out, Marshal Sima was stunned for a moment. He keenly felt the change in his son.

In the past, when he committed a crime, he would act like he was at your disposal and would not be beaten to death anyway.

This time was different. Sima Juncong refuted his father's words in a stern tone.

"You don't understand, this is more than just an entrance and exit level!"

"I really thought I didn't understand. I know everything. Isn't it just that you don't want the Chu sect to participate in border defense?

I just can’t figure it out. Some sects in Chu State are very powerful. Let them come together to manage the border. If there is a war, they can also help defend against foreign enemies. What’s wrong with that?

To put it bluntly, you are too selfish and are afraid that if these sects get involved, your status in the north will be affected. "Sima Juncong is brave enough this time.

Some of the words were what he thought, and some were what he heard while drinking with Gu Feng.

"Do you want to make me angry to death? The country has its own laws, and if you rely on the sect, you will be restrained. A large number of them are not firm in their stance. If a war breaks out, the first thing they think of is how to protect themselves. They are passive and lazy. War is far less loyal than the army." Marshal Sima has always been biased against the sect and always felt that they were not loyal to the country.

"Then let's destroy the country together. The Chu State is not your country alone. If there is hope, I believe that all sects will not want to destroy the country!" Sima Juncong said directly.

"No matter what, you have made a big mistake and I want to punish you!" Marshal Sima was speechless for a moment and couldn't find the right words.

"Come on! You can kill me, but please give me the entrance and exit clearance documents approved by His Majesty!" Sima Juncong looked like he was ready to die.

"Come on, drag this traitor down and beat him to death!"

"Who dares!"

At the critical moment, Madam arrives.

"Mother, look at this stubborn old man, he wants to beat me to death!"

When his mother arrived, Sima Juncong immediately gained confidence and jumped up from the ground, hiding behind his mother.

"You... why are you here?"

"Can I not come?" the beautiful woman said expressionlessly, and then she began to cry, with tears and runny nose, which made the scalp of the Northern Marshal numb.

"My son has finally found a serious job. Why don't you understand how to be accommodating? What impact can a small entrance and exit barrier have?"

"Either you kill both of us today, or you hand over the documents."

......

Three days later, a chariot rolled through the void and went straight to the swamp.

"Son, mother is now solemnly warning you that you must not marry a wife like me in the future, otherwise I will annoy you to death!"

Sima Juncong looked at his mother, thinking of the scratches on his father's face, and nodded seriously.

"Hahaha, I'm back!"

"Come on, come on, welcome back our deputy marshal!" Gu Feng learned that Sima Juncong had come with the entrance and exit clearance documents, and greeted him with the highest standards of etiquette.

"Who is this?"

"My mother!"

"Oh, it turns out to be Madam Sima. Nice to meet you. I am Gu Feng, Sima Juncong's partner... Only someone as heavenly as Madam can cultivate a genius like Juncong."

When Gu Feng learned about the beautiful woman's identity, he started by flattering her without saying a word.

Mrs. Sima was stunned for a moment and looked at Gu Feng with her head tilted. This boy really knew how to talk. No wonder he was able to fool my Cong'er.

"Ahem, Jun Cong got the approval documents for you, and contributed a chariot and two hundred Xiantian monks. You only gave him [-]% of the shares. Isn't it a bit of a trap?" She said this time I came here firstly to see Gu Feng, but mainly to gain more benefits for my son.

"Mrs. Sima, please listen to me!"

“This area is ten kilometers across and is a swampy area. To build a dam, the amount of money required can’t be overstated.

Once my checkpoint is built, the business of the two nearby checkpoints will be bleak... The annual income is absolutely amazing... Not only that, I will also find a spiritual fire to come over. Have you heard of the Bao family in Yun County? , they are my partners now, and will send alchemists over in the future... The outer sect of Luoxia Sect will also fully support me... Wanhe Chamber of Commerce will not only support Lingshi, but also their export business , bring it all to me...

Compared with other checkpoints, my biggest advantage is independence. The checkpoint is guarded by the army. Weapons and elixirs cannot be sold. As long as I pay taxes normally, there are no taboos!

After a few years, I pushed down the mountains on both sides, filled in the swamps, and then built a commercial city and opened an exchange on it.

Not only can you collect entry and exit taxes, but you can also collect stall fees. This will become a commercial center on the northern border!

Do you still think five percent of the shares is small? "

Gu Feng said passionately, and the beautiful woman's brows trembled when she was originally expressionless.

"You said you want to bulldoze the mountains on both sides, fill up the swamps, turn this place into a city, and build a trade center?"

"Yes, this is my master plan!"

Although the beautiful woman felt that this idea was too far-fetched and exaggerated, she still couldn't help but be moved.

If there are so many forces involved, five percent of the shares is indeed not that small.

"I just heard you say that you want to get funds from my family?"

"Isn't it appropriate?" Gu Feng asked tentatively.

"That's perfect. Are you going to ask them how many spiritual stones they want?" the beautiful woman said with some anticipation.

"How much does Mrs. Sima think is appropriate?"

"5 million mid-grade spiritual stones!"

"Pfft--" Gu Feng was stunned. 5 million mid-grade spiritual stones, converted into low-grade spiritual stones, would be [-] billion. I'm afraid building a dam would be enough.

"I can help with negotiations. You promise to give [-]% of the shares, and I will take away [-] million middle-grade spiritual stones!"

Gu Feng was completely shocked. It turned out that Sima Juncong's mother was so active because she wanted to get a kickback from the [-] million middle-grade spiritual stones!

Of course, selling [-]% of the shares for [-] million medium-grade spiritual stones was far beyond his psychological price. As for the kickback, it didn't matter. He was not jealous at all if the other party had such strength.

"You're cruel! Deal!"

"He is a man who does great things. From now on, my Cong'er will be entrusted to you!"

"Don't worry, madam, come and see me often when you have time!"