Upon receiving the approval from the two Clan Elders, Ao Xiong promptly took his leave. Next, he needed to arrange new personnel to take over Photon City. Speaking of Photon City, it could be considered a place where the Ao Family once thrived. Near Photon City, there was a massive mine rich in forging materials. Furthermore, when this mine was first discovered thousands of years ago, an ancestor of the Ao Family found a Blood Ore Crystal within it. It was this exceptionally precious Blood Ore Crystal that allowed the Ao Family’s ancestor to break through to the Martial King, leading the Ao Family into Rongtian Main City, where they fought hard to establish themselves and have developed to this day.
Therefore, regardless of the current benefits Photon City delivers to the Ao Family or its significance, it has a certain degree of influence on the Ao Family.
Ao Xiong believed that with both Clan Elders acting, there wouldn’t be any trouble that couldn’t be solved. His main concern now was which branch of the Ao Family should be dispatched to once again sit in Photon City, which would be most suitable.
However, the news of the two Ao Family Clan Elders leaving Rongtian Main City as blood-red teors could not be concealed.
Soon, other top families in Rongtian Main City began investigating the reason for their departure.
Seven days later, they finally obtained information about the incident in Photon City. Upon seeing this information, these families were all surprised. They wondered which force was opposing the Ao Family, and thus increased their spies into Photon City, hoping to gather more information.
anwhile, Photon City continued its operations as usual.
Lu Hong didn’t manage the city’s affairs much, delegating authority to Qin Hong, allowing him to handle all the city’s matters, big and small.
However, Qin Hong’s ability to manage was quite lacking. While he had so ambition and cleverness, he wasn’t fit for formal matters. His capability in handling governnt affairs was indeed weak.
Fortunately, the butler who used to serve Ao Yuan had now returned under Qin Hong’s command, helping him grow rapidly.
As a passionate young man, Qin Hong had lived in Photon City for several months, gaining considerable understanding of the city’s current situation.
Like other cities, Photon City faced severe issues, with serious stratification. Nearly ninety percent of the city’s benefits were absorbed by the Eight Great Families, leaving only ten percent to be distributed among the millions of people in Photon City. The lower classes grew poorer, while the noble families beca wealthier.
In Qin Hong’s eyes, this situation was akin to the noble families sucking the blood of ordinary people, which he deeply hated, given how he had lived during his childhood—a mory he could never forget.
Therefore, with absolute authority in Photon City, Qin Hong planned to reform, weakening the noble families to fundantally change this stratified and distorted society.
But the old butler stopped Qin Hong.
"Young Master, this matter is absolutely unwise!"
Qin Hong frowned and looked at the old butler: "Old Liu, I have my master supporting now. How can re families stand in our way? My master single-handedly destroyed the Lai Family. In front of my master, the other families in Photon City are as insignificant as chickens and dogs. Having them give back to the common people shouldn’t be that hard?"
Hearing this, the old butler sighed with a wry smile: "My dear young master, although these asures are deeds for the benefit of future generations, they cannot be achieved overnight. Even if the old master can intimidate the major families in Photon City, soone still needs to operate this enormous city. Currently, all industries and operations in Photon City are controlled by people from the Eight Great Families. If they resist, Photon City’s regular operations will stall. Your intentions might be good, but if you take such hasty actions, it will still be the common people of Photon City who suffer losses."
Though the old butler spoke very clearly, Qin Hong still didn’t believe him: "I just don’t get it. Why? Is it that this vast Photon City, with its population in the millions, can’t function without those noble families? If any sector or governnt office strikes, can’t we just hire replacents? With millions of people, why can’t we find a few replacents?"
Qin Hong waved his hand decisively: "I’ve made my decision. Now, imdiately, post a notice to convey my orders!"
"This... ..." the old butler wanted to say more, but seeing Qin Hong’s determined attitude, he could only sigh inwardly and accepted the series of orders written by Qin Hong, bowing before leaving the office.
To have Qin Hong rescind his orders, likely only Lu Hong could accomplish that. So the old butler took a detour to the backyard where Lu Hong was cultivating.
Without waiting for the old butler to knock, Lu Hong’s voice ca from within: "Co in."
"Thank you, Master!" The old butler bowed in respect, disregarding whether Lu Hong could see it, but making sure he did it.
Entering the inner room of the courtyard and seeing Lu Hong, the old butler bowed again: "Liu Mubai greets City Lord Lu."
Seeing the old butler, Lu Hong opened his eyes and laughed: "Is it because Qin didn’t listen to advice?"
Upon sensing the arrival of the old butler, Lu Hong had already guessed why he was there. He knew this disciple of his, who was passionate and driven. Though tempered by society, coming from the bottom ant his perspective and mindset hadn’t reached a certain height, leading to inevitable mistakes in handling governnt affairs. Therefore, Lu Hong had allowed the previous confidante butler of the City Lord Mansion to remain, aiming to assist Qin Hong.
The old butler’s visit now ant Qin Hong must have made so unsuitable decisions.
"City Lord, you see right through it. Young Master Qin is demanding that the noble families of Photon City return benefits to the people by issuing a series of asures. Please take a look, City Lord." Saying this, the old butler respectfully handed over the orders signed by Qin Hong to Lu Hong.
Lu Hong took the orders and examined them carefully.
After reading the extensive thirteen orders, Lu Hong laughed heartily: "Indeed, still has a child’s temperant. Oh well, let him learn a lesson. You can post these orders. If anything happens, you don’t have to cover for that boy. Let him handle it himself. If he makes a big ss, he’ll co to when he can’t manage it."
With Lu Hong’s assurance, the old butler was no longer worried. He had sat in the position of City Lord Mansion’s housekeeper for half his life, handling almost eighty percent of Photon City’s affairs. He couldn’t shoulder the consequences of the thirteen orders, which were sure to cause a great upheaval in Photon City. He understood Lu Hong’s intention: if he didn’t support Qin Hong properly, he might be the one to take the fall.
For instance, if he hadn’t been smart enough to report the situation to Lu Hong, and if Photon City’s normal operations had a significant setback, and Qin Hong couldn’t resolve it, Lu Hong’s swiftest fix would be to scapegoat him, claiming he instigated Qin Hong to issue these thirteen orders. Executing him would settle the matter, restoring everything to its original state, leaving him to suffer alone. The old butler clearly saw through this.
With Lu Hong’s guarantee, the old butler had no further concerns and went ahead with Qin Hong’s written orders. He began directing the City Lord Mansion’s clerks to copy the orders, which were then posted by the house soldiers on all the ssage boards across Photon City.
In less than two hours, the thirteen orders drafted by Qin Hong shocked the entire Photon City.
Within Photon City, the Eight Great Families imdiately copied the orders and brought them back to their families.
Seeing these thirteen orders, the leaders of the Eight Great Families fell silent, while the young mbers rose in anger, slamming their desks.
"Clan Leader, this is clearly exploitation against us. If we can’t afford to offend this Photon City Lord, then we’ll just leave and find another place to live!"
The Huang Family master glanced at his outspoken brother without responding, instead frowning in thought.
anwhile, within the Su Family, Old General Su stared at the orders in his hand, his brow tightly furrowed.
Standing beside Old General Su, Su Qingyao spoke: "Who issued these thirteen orders?"
In response, Old General Su looked at his granddaughter with so surprise: "Why do you ask?"
Su Qingyao smiled slightly: "Grandfather, is this a test for ?"
Old General Su didn’t refute, nodding slightly: "Go ahead, tell what you think."
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