Chapter 59 (1/2)
Chapter 59: City Replica
“Keke, this kid is certainly reliable.” Hong Wenqing laughed. He truly believed in Hong Xiaobao’s ability.
“I hope so,” Zuo s.h.i.+xian pondered for a while and suddenly said, “however, Brother Hong, the Gathering of Jiang Hu Elders will be held in three months’ time. In my humble opinion, if Hong Xiaobao wants to set up a sect, he better do it after the meeting. Otherwise, he might be…” He did not complete his sentence. However, Hong Wenqing knew exactly what he wanted to say — Hong Xiaobao had thoroughly offended Thunder Sound Pavilion which certainly had the power to trouble Hong Xiaobao. He might be humiliated by then.
Gathering of Jiang Hu Elders is a meeting where every major and minor sect elder meets up and divides their power apart from trading goods.
If one were able to gain respect during the Gathering of Jiang Hu Elders, one’s sect would greatly benefit in future developments. Since this world was so big, n.o.body had the confidence to say that their resources and power were the greatest in the world. For instance, one particular spirit medicine was only available in one location. The only way to get it was by trading. As a result, domain division was immensely crucial. Technically, this was exactly the same as what gangsters do on Earth.
“Keke, I however, think that if that were the case, Hong Xiaobao should definitely settle his sect as soon as possible.” This was the first time Hong Wenqing denied Zuo s.h.i.+xian’s statement. “We must let those fellows see what my Xiaobao is capable of!”
Zuo s.h.i.+xian got completely speechless. These father and son were truly weird — they had no common sense!
While they were chatting, a eunuch came in to report, “Your Majesty, the ninth prince made his move. He bought w.a.n.g Fugui’s building for sixty thousand silver taels.”
“Oh? That was quick,” Hong Wenqing looked at Zuo s.h.i.+xian, stood up, and said, “okay, understood. You may go now.”
“Yes, Your Majesty.” The eunuch said before leaving.
“Brother Zuo, come with me. I’ll show you something good,” Hong Wenqing laughed and said before guiding Zuo s.h.i.+xian out. Very quickly, they reached a 600-square-metre hall which had a plaque hanging on the entrance, with ‘Xuan Lin Pavilion’ written on it. Hong Wenqing smiled and said, “We’re here.”
Once they entered the hall, Zuo s.h.i.+xian widened his eyes as there was an enormous model right at the centre of the hall! The model was around 15-metre long and wide. It was the model of the entire city! There were mountains, rivers, gullies, etc. — extremely realistic!
“This is…” Zuo s.h.i.+xian breathed in a mouthful of cold air.
Although Zuo s.h.i.+xian was no strategist, he could imagine how useful the model would be during wars. One could say this could make commanding twice as efficient!
“Keke, what do you think?” Hong Wenqing said with his face filled with pride. He then smiled and continued, “This was made by Xiaobao when he was young and bored. He called this City Replica. At that time, he only made a model for the imperial palace. However, I thought that this concept could be applied for the entire city which would come in handy during wars. And so I made a much bigger one. This is my Chijing City’s entire terrain.” Hong Wenqing then pointed at a tall building on the City Replica, “Hmm. I think this is w.a.n.g Fugui’s house.”
Zuo s.h.i.+xian was impressed. He noticed that he had indeed looked down on Hong Xiaobao previously…
“En, this is quite a nice place,” Zuo s.h.i.+xian looked at it from every direction. “Xiaobao really does know how to pick locations. Hehe.”
“Of course! Sixty thousand silver taels is definitely worth it!” Hong Wenqing smiled before saying, “Guards!”
“Yes, your Majesty.” A guard came in quickly.