As soon as Ji Fuling spoke, it was like the beginning of a violent storm, especially for Elder Chen and the others whose faces paled in response.
They could never have anticipated that Ji Fuling was considering leaving the Infinite Comrce Guild to join Dawu as a logistics supervisor, from which position she'd be aiding a martial sect. This was an eventuality none of them had contemplated.
After all, the Infinite Comrce Guild had businesses all over the eternal world, a position far more honorable than that of a logistics supervisor.
"Of course."
Chu Yuan said with a smile, "My promises are everlasting. Staying in Dawu will afford you a far better future than continuing with the Infinite Comrce Guild; you will have no regrets."
"Thank you, your majesty, for taking in," Ji Fuling replied.
Elder Chen said solemnly, "Ji Fuling, if you are really considering leaving, think about it carefully. I can still offer you the position of president of a two-star branch within the powerful Imperial Dynasty, a position higher than your current one."
"My decision is final, and I will have no regrets." Ji Fuling was resolute. "Dawu suits better than the Infinite Comrce Guild, and I am very disappointed in you."
She was a sharp woman.
She was keenly aware that her present position wasn't solely because of her abilities, but more so because of the vast amount of Divine Elixer Chu Yuan had provided her with in the past six months.
Without the Divine Elixer, she would beco insignificant eventually, eventually being forgotten within the Infinite Comrce Guild.
What did Elder Chen's promise amount to?
Not even as much as roadside weeds.
She trusted Chu Yuan more.
Moreover, she had noticed Dawu's prosperity and felt moved; it seed best just to follow one path to the end.
"Very well, since that's what you want, everyone has their ambitions. As an elder, I won't force you, but I hope I don't see the day when you co begging to on your knees."
Elder Chen's expression warped into a sinister frown. With a wave of his sleeve and a resentful look, he turned and left the Royal Palace.
"Today was my fault. I thought Elder Chen and the others were here rely to ask your majesty for help with alchemy. I hadn't expected that their real goal was the Spirit Yuan Rice, and they even had your majesty offend the Infinite Comrce Guild by removing Dawu's branch."
Ji Fuling, this elegant and clever woman, looked regretful.
"Even if one Infinite Comrce Guild leaves, with the resources at my disposal, do you think I would be scared of not finding soone to do business with? Don't dwell on this."
However, Chu Yuan did not care at all: "Furthermore, we lost one branch of Dawu, but in return, we gained a capable and intelligent logistics supervisor. This trade was worthwhile. I need people like you."
"Your Majesty, is this what you truly think?"
A surprised look flashed in Ji Fuling's eyes.
"I never joke around."
Chu Yuan told her.
"As a subject of Dawu, I, Ji Fuling, naturally will dedicate everything to Dawu, including my life." Ji Fuling spoke solemnly,"Your majesty, even though the Infinite Comrce Guild has withdrawn its branch, it doesn't an they are the only ones who can undertake large-scale operations."
"Indeed, there are many others within the eternal world who can undertake large-scale business."
Chu Yuan stated.
"Your Majesty, you know about the eternal world!" Ji Fuling was surprised, then continued to say, "That's right, other than the Infinite Comrce Guild, the Qiankun Comrce, and the Ding Sheng Comrce also have businesses spread throughout the eternal world. But the one and two-star powers were monopolized by the Infinite Comrce Guild, hence other comrcial forces did not compete."
"Actually, I've always had a thought, and now that you're here, it can be realized." Chu Yuan said, "With the strength of Dawu, we should establish the Dawu Comrce Guild."
"Running our own comrce guild is indeed better than relying entirely on other guilds for resources. Many dynasties do this." Ji Fuling nodded in agreent, then exclaid in surprise, "Your Majesty, are you planning to put in charge of the Dawu Comrce Guild?"
"Correct, you are capable of effectively managing a comrce guild. Our Dawu Comrce Guild mainly trades Spirit Yuan Rice and so Divine Elixers. To enhance our trading scale, you can cooperate with other comrce businesses, invite them to Dawu, and exchange our surplus resources with them for the items we need.
Chu Yuan stated.
"I... I obey your command!"
Ji Fuling's voice was full of gravity.
"Fuling, you excel at managing comrce guilds. I will entrust the guild to you—you can take care of communicating with the other comrce businesses and carrying out trade with them. Without the Infinite Comrce Guild, do you think Dawu still won't operate?"
Chu Yuan said: "In addition, you can assist the Marquis of Loyalty and Bravery in managing the allocation, storage, and consumption of materials. You are good at this."
"Thank you for your trust, Your Majesty!"
Chu Yuan's words seed to bestow upon her the grand weight of the kingdom's fortunes.
Only those with genuine loyalty to Dawu could enjoy such a blessing, as those with treacherous hearts were unable to resonate with the kingdom's fortunes. Chu Yuan, with his discerning eye, could always tell. After all, his nation's fortune was pooled under the guidance of the Emperor's Manual, sowhat different from others.
Having won over Ji Fuling, Chu Yuan felt that he had made a wise decision.
It was fine to let Lu Qianfu lead the entire army, but when it ca to managing and allocating resources, he was sowhat lacking.
Although he had the Ministry of Revenue at his disposal, the staff there had never seen such an abundance of resources, nor did they have any experience serving in other two-star imperial dynasties. With Ji Fuling, however, everything was well-ordered, and the allocation for each army and division was clear.
Now, Chu Yuan was leading an expansion of the army.
Lu Qianfu was not just the leader of the Divine Martial Army, but also the titular commander of the entire army. With the supply of Chu Yuan's divine elixirs, his realm quickly advanced to the sixth layer of the Divinity Glimpse stage.
There was now a considerable number of masters at the Divinity Glimpse stage within the country.
After all, since he could casually refine divine elixirs and distribute them to his subordinates, coupled with ancient cultivation techniques from various forr states, his nation's underlying strength suddenly beca profound. This naturally brought benefits to the whole country.
Moreover, Chu Yuan intended to build a great army based on the five elents of Gold, Wood, Water, Fire, and Earth. This required a lot of talents.
He was also actively promoting various military competitions among the soldiers.
Everything was moving in a positive direction.
In the 31st year of the Great Martial Calendar, in the seventh month, more than a month after the Infinity Chamber of Comrce closed its branch, Chu Yuan's Dawu Chamber of Comrce was established within the Imperial City.
On this day, Chu Yuan received a special guest.
"Your Majesty, the president of the Qiankun Chamber of Comrce, Chai Ning, seeks an audience!"
At Chu Yuan's signal, a sowhat plump middle-aged man with sharp eyes entered the room.
Despite his unimpressive appearance, this middle-aged man was a terrifying figure at the Illumination stage, even more powerful than Elder Chen who had visited before.
The Qiankun Chamber of Comrce had actually dispatched a practitioner at the illuminating stage. This was a courtesy befitting a three-star power, showing the importance they placed on Chu Yuan.
"I am Chai Ning from Qiankun Chamber of Comrce, Upon hearing that Your Majesty is opening the Dawu Chamber of Comrce and seeking cooperation with other chambers of comrce, I volunteered to set up a branch here. We at Qiankun Chamber of Comrce co with absolute sincerity," he declared with genuine earnestness.
Although Chai Ning was a practitioner at the Illumination stage, his tone of voice was very comfortable, unlike Elder Chen's indiscernible attitude and airs of superiority.
He clearly understood that while Dawu was a two-star kingdom, its developnt in the past year had been nothing short of astonishing.
Not only had they annihilated four kingdoms and had the two major sects of Wan Xuan and Cang Nan submit to them, but there was also vague information about several powers that had gone to Dawu and never returned.
This made him realize that Dawu was no ordinary imperial dynasty.
Furthermore, the huge amount of divine elixirs that the Infinity Chamber of Comrce had recently brought to market apparently originated from Dawu, and even Spirit Yuan Rice was available.
Just as he was wondering how to approach Chu Yuan, the abrupt closure of the Infinity Chamber of Comrce's branch brought him great joy. He realized that the heavens had given him an opportunity.
The people of Infinity Chamber of Comrce were indeed shortsighted and arrogant.
"President Chai, I believe that Fu Ling has already elaborated on the key points of trading with Us. The Qiankun Chamber of Comrce will supply dicinal resources to Us, and the profits from pill refining will be shared in a seven-to-three ratio. Regardless of the success or failure of the refining, We will give you shares based on the amount of elixir materials you provide.
In addition, We will supply Spirit Yuan Rice in exchange for various materials that We need," stated Chu Yuan.
Chu Yuan knew that Fu Ling would be able to handle it well.
"Of course, Chairman Ji has already explained everything to very clearly. I'm not like those people from Infinity Chamber of Comrce. In business, my Qiankun Chamber of Comrce is more professional than they are. If Your Majesty entrusts the goods to , I will naturally handle it as agreed," said Chai Ning confidently.
Chai Ning would never ntion buying Spirit Yuan Rice seed forcefully, since he looked at business with a long-term perspective and wouldn't be blinded by imdiate profits.
After feeling the fortune of Dawu, what he valued was the future of Dawu.
"In that case, I believe our dealings with the Qiankun Chamber of Comrce will be pleasant, and both of us will erge as winners," said Chu Yuan with a smile. "From now on, regarding the business dealings, Us will leave Fu Ling in charge of liaising with the Qiankun Chamber of Comrce."
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