Chapter 90 Sima Clan Arrived! (2/2)
”Work?”
”Yes. Zhang Tong opened a few factories and hired thousands of people for labors and other jobs.”
”Wait, does he hire to women, too? I saw women went there.”
”Yes. Most of the workers are actually women if you don't know. I was shocked when I heard about this project from Zhang Tong, too.”
Sima Fang frowned. Something was not right about this massive hiring. If Zhang Tong recruited so many people, where did he get so much funding to do so?
”If he hires so many people, will the city be able to pay all of them?”
Lu Zhi grinned and answered.
”Did you know that there was an auction yesterday?”
”Yesterday? Ah, yes. I've heard of it but I didn't attend. I hate crowded places.”
”Did you know how many taels of gold that Zhang Tong has after the auction ended?”
”Tell me. I have no idea.”
”Three million!”
Sima Fang also spat out his tea. Three freaking millions? Even the royal treasury house never stored more than a million. How could a lowly governor and his son amass this amount of gold in a short period of time?
Lu Zhi burst out in laughter after he saw the reaction of his junior. He decided to prank Sima Fang a little more.
”Zhang Tong still has another business with the Yuan family. We estimated that we can get another half a million or so by the end of this month.”
Sima Fang glared at his senior. He did not like to joke around as he was raised to be a serious person throughout his life. He tried to read Lu Zhi's face if he was lying. However, Lu Zhi spoke the truth.
”You're not joking, aren't you?”
”I've never jested.”
”…”
From Lu Zhi's facial expression and subtle gesture, he did not lie about the half a million, but Sima Fang knew that he was messing around in the latter part.
”Alright. I believe you. Now that I'm here, what do you want me to do?”
”For that, I think you should come with me to the morning assembly tomorrow. I think Zhang Tong will give you an assignment at the time.”
”Hmm. Okay. I'll be here early tomorrow. I'll take my leave then, senior.”
Sima Fang got up and bid farewell to Lu Zhi. He was about to leave, but a servant came running to bring in a report.
”Lord Lu Zhi, young master Zhang Tong has come to pay you a visit.”
Lu Zhi tilted his eyebrows in surprise while Sima Fang stopped his feet and looked back at his senior.
”Perfect timing. Invite him in.”
”Yes, sir!”
…
Five minutes later, Tong walked into the courtyard.
He followed the courtesy that Lu Zhi had taught him by bowing to Lu Zhi and the guest, then he introduced himself as he was the junior.
”Greeting sir. My name is Zhang Tong. I'm the current deputy governor of Julu. Please to meet you.”
Lu Zhi nodded in approval of Tong's etiquette. His manner was much better than the obnoxious Liu Bei by miles. Lu Zhi could not help but missed the rowdy youth back in You Province.
On the other hand, Sima Fang was scanning Tong from head to toes. Though he was the senior and he was already 33, he did not show a proper manner when someone greeted him politely.
”Zhang Tong, I have a question that I want to ask you.”
Sima Fang watched Tong with cold eyes. However, it changed into tranquil eyes after a few seconds.
Sima Fang calmed his heart and emotion. Then he dropped a bomb.
”Did you kill my son?”