Imperial warlords: Cannons are the only truth

the other side.

The capital city—Feng Mansion.

"The Wang family's Shuguang Group."

"The Zhao family's Jinhai Group."

"The Liu family's Dajiang Group."

"These three companies will definitely be the first to suffer in this incident."

“Especially the Wang family and their Dawn Group.”

"In recent years, the expansion momentum of the Wang family's Shuguang Group has been unparalleled, and Wang Chengchang and his sons are no pushovers either."

"Shuguang Group has a well-known reputation in the industry, and it acts in a high-profile and domineering manner."

"Given the Wang family's behavior, it's hard not to become the first to stick their neck out."

While wielding his calligraphy, Feng Zhannian, honorary president of the Imperial Capital Chamber of Commerce, said, "Wang Chengchang will have a lot to deal with with all this mess."

"However, all this busyness is just pointless busyness."

"It was all in vain."

"The relationships within the Shuguang Group are intricate and complex."

“This used to be their advantage.”

"But in this situation, it has become their fatal problem."

"Wait, then."

"The Great Qian Dynasty is sure to be very lively in the coming period..."

"Actually, Wang Chengchang is quite a figure."

"In just a few years, he seized the opportunity and founded the Shuguang Group, and transformed it into a super business group that ranks among the top in the entire Daqian."

"They live a life of luxury in both the legitimate and criminal worlds, more so than anyone else."

"It's a pity that Wang Chengchang became too flamboyant after he rose to prominence."

"And his children followed suit, each one more troublesome than the last."

What was Wang Chengchang's favorite saying again?

"In response to your question, sir, Wang Chengchang often says, 'As long as it's a profitable business, the Wang family will definitely be involved!'"

Feng Kui, the steward of the Feng family who was grinding ink beside him, then picked up where Feng Zhannian left off.

"Yes! That's the line..."

Feng Zhannian smiled and said, "Merchants pursue profit, there's nothing wrong with that."

"If Wang Chengchang hadn't had this ambition to pursue profit, he wouldn't have been able to build the Shuguang Group as it is today."

"When it comes to making money, the Wang family is truly unparalleled."

"As Wang Chengchang always said, over the years, as long as it's a profitable business, the Wang family will flock to it regardless of whether it's legitimate or illegal."

"The most prominent characteristic of the Wang family is that they are driven by profit and have no bottom line in their pursuit of profit."

"However, the Wang family and their Shuguang Group succeeded in this area, and they will also fail in this area."

After finishing the last stroke of the four characters “洁身自好” (clean and self-disciplined), Feng Zhannian casually placed the brush on the inkstone.

"How about it?"

"Has your calligraphy improved again, sir?"

"Let me test you—can you tell me if there's anything different about the master's handwriting today compared to usual?"

Clearly, Feng Zhannian was very satisfied with the four characters he had written.

"The four characters you wrote today seem to have more power than before!"

"There is a powerful force in every stroke of this pen!"

"Sir, your brushstrokes today are magnificent and powerful, truly a masterpiece!"

"Hahaha..." Feng Zhannian laughed loudly, "Although it was a compliment, what you said was absolutely correct!"

"Maintaining one's moral integrity."

"Throughout history, few have truly been able to live up to these four words."

"Especially in this turbulent era that is the likes of which we live in once in a millennium."

"To truly achieve that would be even more difficult........................"

"Wang Chengchang was a master at making money."

"They also have a sharp eye for making money."

"But in the end, I still haven't figured out the ways of the world."

"However, that's understandable—there aren't many people who can figure this out these days."

"The biggest common mistake these people make is that they have never truly understood the fundamental difference between the present Great Qian and the Great Qian of the past, or rather, between the Great Qian and all previous dynasties!"

"The biggest difference between me and people like Wang Chengchang is that I saw through something they couldn't!"

"Therefore, no matter how strictly the imperial court investigates, how much it fights corruption and promotes integrity, or how thoroughly it conducts a thorough investigation from top to bottom, I, sir, can remain completely untouched by corruption."

"If not a single leaf clings to you, you naturally won't have to worry about becoming a victim of the court's strict investigation."

"Given Master's prestige in the Great Qian Dynasty and his low-key approach, no matter how the situation in the Great Qian Dynasty changes, it will not endanger our Feng family!"

The butler, Feng Kui, with great perceptiveness, offered the tea that had been prepared beforehand with both hands: "As long as we strictly follow the rules set by the master, the Feng family will not get into trouble."

"Nowadays, with opportunities everywhere in the Great Qian Dynasty, many people have become complacent."

"They believed that the imperial court had achieved a unified and prosperous era, but this was also the beginning of an era of chaos and disorder."

“In the past, Wang Chengchang and his ilk’s approach would have been correct and would have been very effective.”

"The new era has coincided with such an unprecedented golden age, and naturally a large number of new aristocratic families and conglomerates will emerge."

"Many people want to become the new elite of this era."

"But they were so captivated by this prosperous scene that they lost themselves. Even more fatally, they overlooked the fact that the current head of the Great Qian Dynasty is Shen Moshen!"

"Or perhaps they simply didn't realize that the Great Qian Dynasty under Shen Moshen's rule was destined to act unpredictably!"

"Those things they thought could be tolerated and manipulated under a prosperous era are precisely what the current emperor finds most offensive!"

Feng Zhannian held his teacup and sipped it carefully: "In the past, although the imperial family held absolute power, they understood the importance of aristocratic families."

"For the sake of peace and stability in the world, the imperial family would often reach a tacit understanding with these aristocratic families."

“Using multiple technologies or even making some compromises in certain aspects is nothing.”

"But these things simply won't work in front of the current emperor."

"Because the Shen family doesn't need to rely on others, nor does it need to compromise with anyone!"

"The loyalty of those appointed by His Majesty to His Majesty and the court is unparalleled in all dynasties!"

"Especially the mighty Great Qian Zhenguo Army."

"Have you heard even the slightest negative thing about the Great Qian Zhenguo Army's loyalty issues all these years?"

“Sir, I find this matter unbelievable…” Feng Kui shook his head with a sigh: “I just can’t figure it out.”

"Why are those people so loyal to the Emperor?"

"Throughout history, there has never been a shortage of loyal and virtuous officials."

"But the people entrusted with important responsibilities by the court in our Great Qian Dynasty are all loyal and virtuous men."

"His Majesty's eye for talent is far too sharp..."

"Don't tell me you haven't figured out the problem you're talking about."

"Even I, the master, still haven't figured it out."

Feng Zhannian smiled and said, "Perhaps this is because it is the will of Heaven."

"This is the only explanation that I can think of that is somewhat 'reasonable'."

"Those who are entrusted with important responsibilities by the court are probably sent by Heaven to assist the Emperor."

"Besides that, I can't think of any other reason why the proportion of such loyal and virtuous people who are so unyielding would be so high."

"Imagine if it weren't for this reason—the important positions would be held by a group of people who are both incorrigible and capable."

"With such rapid development, figures like Wang Chengchang would not be what they are now."

"I'm afraid that this seemingly vast empire is already rotten to the core beneath its glorious exterior."

"In that case, no matter how much we try to regulate and investigate, it will probably be to no avail."

"Because the person in charge of the investigation may have bigger problems than the person being investigated!"

"However, this problem does not exist in the current Great Qian Dynasty."

"Whatever the court wants to do, there are always people it can readily use."

"My lord, I can't understand why there are so many people around His Majesty who are so stubborn and unyielding."

"But fortunately, I have seen through the difference in the current emperor."

“I know—His Majesty is intolerant of any imperfections.”

"Therefore, no matter what, our Feng family must always keep a low profile and maintain a positive public image."

"We will not touch anything that the imperial court forbids!"

"At least on the surface and in the eyes of outsiders, that's how the Feng family is!"

At this point, Feng Zhannian's self-satisfaction was palpable.

This is completely contrary to Feng Zhannian's humble, low-key, and unassuming image in public.

However, this is understandable—Feng Zhannian, who always wears a mask and is cautious in everything he does, would probably get sick if he didn't let his true self out in private.

As for the steward Feng Kui, he was naturally the person Feng Zhannian trusted most.

Otherwise, Feng Zhannian wouldn't have vented and revealed himself in front of Feng Kui...

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Feng Zhannian is the 46th generation successor of the hereditary dukedom of the Great Qian Dynasty.

Feng Daxiang, an ancestor of the Feng family, once served Emperor Taizu of the Great Qian Dynasty and made great contributions in the Battle of Dajiang Mountain. He also saved the emperor's life twice.

After the founding of the Daqian Dynasty, Feng Daxiang voluntarily relinquished his military power and applied to return to his hometown to retire.

Emperor Taizu, mindful of his meritorious service and the fact that he was an orphan, bestowed upon him a luxurious mansion and fertile land in the capital and specially decreed that Feng Daxiang be granted the title of Duke of Anguo, with his descendants inheriting the title in perpetuity and without any reduction in rank.

When Feng Zhannian inherited the title, the Great Qian Dynasty was already in decline and on the verge of collapse.

Let alone Feng Zhannian, a hereditary duke, even the princes and dukes of the Great Qian Dynasty are a joke.

Therefore, Feng Zhannian had the title of Duke, but apart from sounding good, it was completely useless to him.

Moreover, by the time it reached Feng Zhannian's generation, the Feng family's fortune had been almost entirely squandered.

The vast tracts of fertile land had already been squandered by Feng Zhannian's grandfather's generation.

Feng Zhannian's father followed suit, becoming not only addicted to gambling but also to opium.

Therefore, when Feng Zhannian inherited the title and took over as head of the Feng family, the entire Feng family's ducal mansion was transformed from a mansion into a small house with a small courtyard.

Fortunately, Feng Zhannian was saved by Shen Moshen's sudden and swift intervention. Shen not only brought the half-dead Daqian back to life but also helped the serfs rise up and sing songs of triumph!

Not only did Daqian survive, it also quickly entered an unprecedented period of explosive growth.

Feng Zhannian seized this opportunity decisively—ignoring his family's objections, he resolutely sold the only remaining valuable property in the Feng family home.

The money from selling the house became the starting capital for Feng Zhannian to revitalize the Feng family.

Then, with his keen insight and business acumen, Feng Zhannian made his Feng Group rise rapidly in just three years.

However, after his Feng Group got on track, Feng Zhannian did not continue to make rapid progress like Wang Chengchang and others.

Feng Zhannian's Feng Group adopted a completely opposite approach to those emerging giants—insisting on a steady and pragmatic strategy, and even proactively withdrawing from some highly competitive and lucrative industries.

For example, the most booming real estate and financial industries.

When the Fung Group's business was booming and the industry was becoming increasingly hot, it decisively withdrew from the highly profitable real estate market.

Next, under Fung Jim-nin's leadership, the Fung Group shifted all its focus to the retail industry.

In Feng Zhannian's words, the real estate business is indeed extremely profitable.

However, the dark side of the real estate industry—its unspoken rules and shady dealings—needs no further explanation.

This completely contradicts Feng Zhannian's principle of "keeping himself clean" and "not getting involved with anything."

Feng Zhannian set the following rule for the Feng Group: operate in the open and act within the boundaries set by the imperial court.

They could only earn limited profits under the laws of the imperial court.

In short—the Feng family must be able to withstand investigation and not be afraid of it!

No matter how hard the imperial court investigated, they couldn't trace it back to the Feng family.

This is precisely why Feng Zhannian prioritizes "stability"!

In terms of public image, they strive to be positive and do everything possible to avoid any negative news related to the Feng family.

Although Feng Zhannian's Feng Group was not particularly eye-catching in terms of size and apparent financial strength in the business world of Daqian, where there were many powerful merchants, it was still a force to be reckoned with.

However, this positive image has deeply resonated with people.

At least in the eyes of the people of Daqian, the Feng Group is undoubtedly a conscientious enterprise in Daqian.

The eight characters "Abiding by laws and regulations, putting people first" are the corporate philosophy handwritten by Feng Zhannian for the Feng Group.

However, what no one expected was that beneath these positive appearances, the real Feng family was far more terrifying than the likes of Wang Chengchang!

However, under Feng Zhannian's control, the Feng family had a set of methods that were far more sophisticated than those of Wang Chengchang and his ilk.

Feng Zhannian, who single-handedly revitalized the Feng family, was no less obsessed with money than those unscrupulous and greedy businessmen.

However, Feng Zhannian also knew that the most crucial thing was how to protect this wealth.

Therefore, after thoroughly studying the situation of the Great Qian Dynasty and focusing on the Great Qian court under Shen Moshen, Feng Zhannian...

This led to the emergence of "conscientious entrepreneurs" praised by the people of Daqian.

Feng Zhannian also became the honorary president of the Imperial Capital Chamber of Commerce because of his reputation.

Behind Feng Zhannian's transformation of the Feng Group into a nationally renowned, ethical enterprise.

What he was most proud of was a secret organization that Feng Zhannian had personally created.

It was precisely because of the existence of this secretive organization that Feng Zhannian was able to build his underground business empire without worrying about being exposed by the imperial court's surveillance departments.