Chapter 18: Back Biting

Race to the

Throne

Total damage happened is around 50million Ban Liang and this was well calculated by Hao Jiazhi's men, and he got an idea in his mind during the time of chaos

He was just angry at that time but when he looked around and saw that there are other peoples shop are also burned down to ashes, he became really happy

And soon, his brain became fully awake and he got an idea

He called, sorry sent a letter through people to, his mother and asked for 50 million Ban Liang, also he told that he will pay her back in a year and that to with 10 million ban liang as an interest

To Song Xia, not just 50 but even 100million ban liang is not so big thing

It's like peanuts to her as her business is everywhere in the whole kingdom

Though her supporters and other financial assistant told Song Xia to not be emotional in her love for her son, still she didn't hear much and gave the money out

Hearing this news, Hao Jiazhi became really happy as it seems that his mother really loves him a lot

Now about the idea of Hao Jiazhi-

As we all know that a shop earns 10K ban liang per week and there are a total of 10,000 shops, casinos, entertainments houses, taverns, etc-etc in the whole city

So what Hao Jiazhi planned is to make a contract with these people for a year and earn money from them

10k x 10k = 100,000,000 Ban Liang in one weak

100,000,000 x 4 = 400,000,000 Ban Liang per month

And according to the contract, all of them will be paying 10% of their income to Hoa Jiazhi for the next 12 months (after their renovation work is over)

And how much is 10%?

It's around 40 million ban liang per month

Also, because it's only for one year and the interest is only 10%, every single person came and signed the contract with him

Not only Hao Jiazhi earned millions with an investment of 50million ban liang, he also earned the respect of the whole city

This will help him in the long run, especially when he will be fighting for the throne

Actually, he has begun his plan for the throne after all HaoJiazhi loves power and money. Becoming emperor means that he will have both

Only stupid won't take this opportunity

Time passed by 3 months and the city is finally back to its normal state-

In this world, there are 12 months in one year, same as earth, and so far 10 months have passed and the winters are also around the corner

And so is his money

In the 11th month, Hao Jiazhi finally received his first badge of money or profit he earned form investment

40 million ban liang, now let's also add 4 million from other districts also

Its freaking 44million ban liang per month

Next month, Hao Jiazhi collected 60 million ban liang and paid back the money he borrowed for his mother with interest

Also, he paid all his taxes, he is earning white money and his image is now good in front of people so he has to maintain his fake image

Now, his current earning after cutting all taxes is around 32 million per month, and that too without including black money

His boxes inside his house are full of money now and now he is thinking about renovating his house and make it bigger

The Dongping Kingdom-

"My Lord, I have collected all the information you have asked for" A middle-aged man said as he put various scroll and paper on the table

This middle-aged man's name is, XuYijun, the personal attendant of Lu Long and yes, in front of him is Lu Long in his light white and blue Hanfudrees

Sitting on a cushion and drinking his tea as he looks out at the lotus around him

Right now, he is sitting under a small wooden shed, and around him is only water and flowers (lotus)

"Tell me about him" Lu Long gave the command to Xu Yijun

Xu Yijun nodded and then started speaking up

"Hao Jiazhi is the 4th prince, and the youngest child, of Emperor Hao Zhenya.

As far as the information I have collected about him, it is said that he is not much favored by his father as 4th prince is very timid and easily gets scared of others"

*Lu Long spills his tea*

XuYijun was not done with his word but got stopped by his lord's action

Lu Long looked at his attendant and asked "TIMID? And Easily gets SCARED?"

Xu Yijin nods to his question

"Ok… Continue" Lu Long told XuYijun

Xu Yijun continued "It is also said that he has zero experience in fighting or any other martial art skills. He is not favored much by his own brothers

Though it is said that he had shown some sign of improvement but still he is a weak guy with no backing except his own mother"

"That's the end" Xu Yijun said as he bows his head

Lu Long don't know what to say here as he was all confused, after all, he had seen Hao Jiazhi himself and knows just how timid and gentle type of a guy he is

"I never knew that timid people love to burn people in the fire as they throw oil on them" Lu Long said in a very low tone

"Anything else?" Lu Long asked

"yes, his birthday is at new year time" Xu Yijun replied

Lu Long took a deep breath and straightened his back

He looked at the lotus flower and then said "Inform the capital city (district) of Tengyuan kingdom that I will be attending the birthday of 4th prince"

"Is there something behind your request my lord?" Xu Yijun asked

"Nothing, just do it. I want to meet Hao Jiazhi

He is a very interesting guy, someone who could be a stepping stone for me in getting the throne" Lu Long said with an evil smile

Xu Yijun bowed and then left the place

Mc's mansion-

"Achoooo…..

Is someone back biting about me?" Hao Jiazhi asks himself

Right now, he is renovating his mansion to a bigger one

. . .

To be continued-

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