Chapter 241 – The Emperor’s Verdict (2/2)

“What does Your Majesty mean?” the white clad h he was sitting in front of such a greatin a very deferentialwine is ingenious, and has been done skillfully with much consideration Moreover, it is important to note that it far surpasses an ordinary person’s capability to calculate; it is truly a” His Majesty the Emperor slowly stroked his beard as he solemnly said, “This plan seems simple, and one would think almost anyone can succeed with it However, if it is that easy, then why hasn’t anyone?”

“I’d like to understand better,” Theinterest, and raised his eyebrows slightly His eyes had an inquisitive look

“It was i this plan One must clearly understand huy of the old and influential entities It is is in detail, withoutout on even the most unimportant facts! Irrespective of whether the said individual is a noblear, one must understand the week point of all If only one is able to grasp this single point, one will at once grasp the failings of people’s personality! Then, regardless of who it is… even a person with a position at the Imperial Court will bon However, this part is only the foundation, and the ‘beginning part’ of the plan,” The Emperor’s eyes were belied by a hint of anxiety, and a bit of adift for understanding the human nature!” the Emperor laid down his first conclusion

“Secondly, I figure that the people who have gone there today are unlikely to co wine inside! Therefore, each and every faone in cannot return empty handed… even if the wine is of poor quality! Moreover, they’re auctioning the wine at a very high price Hence, no one will buy it for cheap The price will be insignificant, and they will not calculate or care about the money they spend What they will care about is their reputation!”

The corners of the Emperor’s mouth rose to show a hint of ridicule, “Because too many of the people who did not receive the invitation cards are waiting outside Wouldn’t the crowd possibly await an opportunity to ridicule the so called “Aristocrats”? Anyone who has received the invitation letter and has gone to the auction will not want to lose out; they cannot afford to if they wish to save face That ured out that he can openly, and without fear, fill his pockets with the money he fishes out from each and every family present here Moreover, everyone will be excited about it; they will all be busy striving to be the first and fearing to be the last! All because they fear being belittled by others Spending over 10,000 taels in front of the whole capital city will better their reputation They can justify their status… as long as they are able to buy so!

“Thisall that h… ” the Emperor made his second conclusion

The white-clothed person sitting opposite to him listened in a calle ripple in response

“Third, you have to take note of the naive it a careful look, it will be obvious that although this list has snared alo in, but there is still so about it This list is actually not complete!

“Every business will have its respective rivals Naturally, the rich noble families involved in this business have their own rivals Often, these rivals are wellperiod of time This list also needs to be altered in order to maintain equilibrium Otherwise the prices will drop and the h and no one will show interest However, this man’s list, intentionally or otherwise, will coly built over many years! Moreover, they will not leave even the sh I want to blame someone for this, I do not knoho!”

The eyes of the white clothedthis It was evident that he hadn’t understood what he had heard

“He He…” His Majesty laughed, “I’ll explain with an example; the Sun, the Mu, and the Zhao family are the three of the most well known entities in the capital’s salt st these three, Zhao faer than the other two families Admittedly, the Sun, and the Mu family are someeaker, but they frequently combine to withstand the influence of the Zhao family The Sun and the Mu Family can therefore be used to maintain the equilibrium of power This list includes the Zhao family, but not the other two old families — when in fact everyone knows that the other two families are also worth millions in capital and resources Yet why haven’t they received the invitation? However, no one can really blame the man behind the Aristocratic Hall, since he has already invited the most able representative of the salt industry — the Zhao family!

“This e profits — only inviting the representatives of the families which have the ly worried, “And to use such foranda to add fuel to the fire between two rival families… I’m afraid that a conflict will arise within a very short period of tiantly towards the others, while those who hadn’t… will be angry They will feel that they are being pushed aside, and are being considered beneath the first-rate personalities As a result… chaos will be initiated!

“All this reveals only one thing — this person can be considered a true master of the tactics!” the Emperor made his third conclusion

Notes:

Idioreat power and authority’ May sound off, but does fit-in in context if one considers that Jun Mo Xie liertally overturns the entire social structure of the capital