“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 169: A Return and New Opportunities
“Master! The Fifth Young Master has returned!” Old Zhao hurried to the fabric shop to inform Master Zhang about Zhang Fang’s return. Master Zhang was signing documents when he heard the news; his hand trembled, causing the pen to slip from his grip and fall onto the table, rendering the…
Chapter 161: The Return to the Temple
Regarding this matter, the Zhang brothers felt a bit guilty, after all, it could be said that they had sneaked back. Given Zhang Fang’s attitude, did he perhaps still intend to take them back to the temple to continue suffering? Zhang Si looked at Zhang Fang with a wary expression,…
Chapter 21: A Sudden Turn of Events
No one cared about the so-called viscount anymore. “My lord, your wounds…?” After Hossorn left, the guard behind him hesitated to speak, noticing the scratches on his face. It was then that the viscount felt the sharp sting on his face; it hurt like hell. He had delicate skin and…