Your Majesty, please beg for mercy. The prince's rebellion was successful.

Jingxiong City!

The Yin family's mansion!

In the deepest part of the meeting hall, the atmosphere was frozen to the extreme.

There were only four people in the huge auditorium.

The four people looked serious, each sitting on one side, and a powerful aura rippled out from each of them.

One of them, Zhou Zheng knew, was Yin Cheng, the head of the Yin family!

As for the other three, they all looked young, but they were energetic and had bright eyes.

And any one of them is a big shot who can shock the Zhou Dynasty.

The head of the Su family, Su Ming!

The head of the Ji family, Ji Feng!

The head of the Han family, Han Liu!

On Friday, the four major aristocratic families gathered together, and the patriarchs of each family came here in person, which showed that it was of great significance.

The last time this happened to the five major families was a hundred years ago!

"Clan Chief Yin, there must be some secrets in Xiang County, otherwise it would be impossible for there to be no movement for so long!"

The first person to speak was Han Liu.

He frowned deeply and pointed to the key point in one sentence.

The blockade of Xiangjun this time was a joint effort of the four major families in order to force Zhou Zheng.

At least let Zhou Zheng see the capabilities and power of the four major families.

But who would have thought that after so long, Xiang County was not only free of panic and turmoil as imagined, but even peaceful.

"It is said that although Xiang County is somewhat short of supplies, it has a sufficient supply of salt."

“The most important thing is that the price is two-thirds cheaper than before!”

Han Liu also frowned, his words full of doubts.

The four major families almost monopolize more than half of the business in Xiangjun. Coupled with the influence of the four major families, no businessman dares to do business with Xiangjun now.

What's more, they were worried about offending the four major families, so they withdrew their business base in Xiangjun overnight, without even packing up their belongings.

Under such circumstances, how can Xiangjun maintain stability? ?

And the most important part of their plan is salt!

Xiangjun may be able to carry other things, but without salt, the people will definitely not be able to bear it.

According to the estimates of the four major families, the salt storage in Xiangjun can last for up to two months, but the current situation is completely opposite!

"impossible!"

“Is there someone else secretly supplying Xiangjun’s salt!?”

Ji Feng's heart sank slightly, and he was not angry.

This time, the four major families stopped Xiangjun's voice. Although they took the initiative, it was actually a trick that killed one thousand enemies and suffered eight hundred losses.

Going to the vast market in Xiang County, the four major families also had a hard time.

After all, who really has trouble with money.

If the disciples of the four major aristocratic families were not strong, they would not choose this method.

However, if you pay such a high price but fail to achieve your goal, it will be a big loss.

"Even if someone secretly seizes the Xiangjun market, it is absolutely impossible to lower the price of salt to one-third of the previous price!"

The pupils shrank to the size of pinholes, and Yin Cheng denied it directly.

The four major aristocratic families basically monopolize the sound of salt.

They use the sea and technology that has been deposited for hundreds of years to supply salt in most places.

Although there are still Jingyan within its place, it does not have any impact on the four major families.

On top of that, they cost more and produce less!

The court! ?

This is the only possibility that a few people can think of now.

Regardless of the price, perhaps the only one who could satisfy Xiangjun's huge supply was the imperial court.

"If that's the case, then it will be troublesome."

Ji Feng and Han Liu looked at each other and saw the hesitation in their eyes.

Regardless of whether they are the four major aristocratic families or the five major aristocratic families, it is impossible for them to confront the imperial court head-on.

The reason why we took action before was partly because the offensive and defensive alliances of the five major families were destined to advance and retreat together.

On the other hand, it is also because the Yin family has the closest relationship with the imperial court.

In the words of the Yin family, the current court wanted to find an opportunity to completely deal with Zhou Zheng.

As long as they can help the court and the Holy Emperor complete this matter, then several major families will be heroes!

Otherwise, how could the Han family, Ji family, and Su family get involved in this muddy water.

But now the wind is going in the wrong direction, and everyone wants to back down.

"Don't worry, everyone."

"As long as we persist for a while, Xiangjun will definitely not be able to survive."

Yin Cheng obviously noticed the change in everyone's attitude and spoke quickly.

This is not because he deceived everyone, but because as long as a few big families join forces, they have this strength.

So what if Zhou Zheng solves the salt problem! ?

What about their food, clothing, housing and transportation! ?

Where are their grain, horses, and silk! ?

At this time, whoever bows his head first will lose!

Zhou Zheng can afford to lose, but the four major families cannot afford to lose. Because of this action, the four major families have suffered losses to varying degrees.

"One month, or at most one more month, if the goal is still not achieved, my Han family will no longer participate."

"The same is true for our Ji family."

Finally, Han Liu and Ji Feng gritted their teeth and finally made a decision.

Two months is their limit.

If this continues, the gains will outweigh the losses.

The most important thing is that if Zhou Zheng cannot be fatal with one blow, he is afraid that the other party will hold a grudge.

Although everyone in the imperial court and the royal family are not optimistic about Zhou Zheng, Zhou Zheng is now unstoppable.

Once Zhou Zheng finally ascends to the throne, the behavior of the four major families today may become an excuse for Zhou Zheng to take revenge on the four major families.

As businessmen, the first thing they have to do is weigh the pros and cons!

No matter what Yin Cheng said, it was impossible for the Han family and the Ji family to bet on the fate of their entire family.

"Where's Chief Su!?"

After receiving the guarantee from the Han family and the Ji family, Yin Cheng also breathed a sigh of relief.

Otherwise, it would be impossible for the Yin family to face this problem alone.

Then, Yin Cheng set his sights on Su Ming.

Today, Su Ming spoke very little and didn't speak much during the whole process, which was a bit puzzling.

"I, the Su family, quit."

Su Ming's words were astonishing and caught everyone by surprise!

Why did the Su family withdraw at this critical moment! ?

Ji Feng and Han Liu also frowned, but they did not speak, but waited for Su Ming to give a reasonable explanation.

"Don't worry, everyone, although our Su family has withdrawn, we still will not let the people below do business with Xiangjun."

"You can rest assured about this."

Su Ming tapped his fingers on the table and spoke slowly.

"Clan Chief Su, have you forgotten the covenant we made at the beginning?!"

"Or, does Patriarch Su have any scruples?!"

Yin Cheng panicked and his face turned extremely ugly.

"I don't have any scruples, I just don't want to."

"Now the Great Xia Kingdom has sent its troops south, and the Yuan Dynasty has stationed troops on the border. You don't think about family and country matters, but you are entangled in personal grudges. I, Su, cannot agree with that."

"My Su family has been insisting for a month for the sake of the alliance."

"My Su family will not be involved in what happens next."

Su Ming stood up and prepared to say goodbye to everyone.

"Head of the Su family, don't you want Xiangjun's business in the future?!"

Yin Cheng never expected that Su Ming would have such an attitude.

"If you like Xiangjun's business, just take it."

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