“Why are they pulling truckloads of cloth out of town if they’re not selling it?” Shopkeeper Liu countered Zhang Fang. “The Japanese are invading our Ryukyu Islands, and the George family has had contact with them. Now they’re neglecting their textile factory. It must be for a greater profit, working…
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Chapter 176: The Calm Before the Storm
Currently, the Zhang family has become a prime target, attracting the attention of many eyes in the court. Some officials proposed an increase in export taxes. If local merchants want to sell their goods, they must pay a hefty sum in tariffs! The tariffs have skyrocketed tenfold from their previous…
Chapter 165: The Queen’s Dilemma
The Prime Minister: ??? Cursing under his breath, the Prime Minister angrily said, “I swear to the Lord, it absolutely wasn’t me!” John reassured him in a soothing tone, “That’s what I told the Queen as well. But the Queen doesn’t believe it. After the Crown Prince recovers, she plans…
Chapter 164: The Queen’s Resolve
This scene was brilliantly arranged. The assassin first aimed at the queen during a feast, but John was prepared and shielded her, taking the queen’s embrace to evade the bullets. Then, as the assassin attempted to escape, he kidnapped the young prince as a hostage. Like a true warrior, John…
Chapter 162: The Return of Hope
His youngest son! How has he grown up so quickly? On this journey, Zhang Fang brought many treasures. Father Hubert knew Zhang Fang was headed west for trade and took the time to inform him about local conditions. Zhang Fang roughly understood the local situation. However, to know the specifics…
Chapter 135: A Night of Intrigue
In just a year, Zhang Fang transformed from an unremarkable scholar into a legendary figure. When a person’s experiences become legendary to such an extent, it can’t just be due to luck; it clearly indicates that this individual is inherently intelligent and outstanding! People say that Zhang Fang is the…
Chapter 133: The King’s Strategy
“Your Highness, long live the Emperor!” Zhang Fang respectfully bowed deeply to the emperor. The emperor adjusted his emotions and got up to help Zhang Fang rise. “Zhang Qing, you may stand.” Zhang Fang looked up in surprise, their eyes meeting. The emperor smiled and said, “Zhang Qing, I have…
Chapter 129: A Call to Conscience
The emperor learned of the news and twitched slightly at the corner of his eye, scolding softly, “This second prince truly knows nothing!” In the emperor’s mind, the second prince was as useless as a lump of mud. Even if he were given authority over the military department now, he…
Chapter 123: The Crisis at the East Palace
After the emperor summoned Zhang Fang, the Third Prince and the Crown Prince received news—Zhang Fang requested a thorough investigation of Xu Chang! “How dare he!” The Third Prince was furious, never expecting Zhang Fang to attack them today! He even suspected that Zhang Fang’s boldness implied he had secretly…
Chapter 122: A Dangerous Game
After listening, the emperor nodded in satisfaction, fully relaxing his guard against Zhang Fang. It seemed Zhang Fang was indeed the virtuous gentleman as rumored! Although Zhang Fang had reported Xu Chang, he had dispelled the emperor’s suspicions. As long as Zhang Fang stayed away from the court and did…