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Chapter 333 - 333 333 Large-scale Operation

333: Chapter 333 Large-scale Operation 333: Chapter 333 Large-scale Operation Three people exchanged glances, and it was Miller who first spoke, “Master, the five pigs I contacted before are ready.

I have completed the merchandise task you assigned to me as well, and here is the inventory list.”

Zhao Guang took the list and saw that having professionals help really did make a difference.

He needed to make another trip himself regarding the five pigs, and after this trip, Earth wouldn’t be in need of five pigs for a while.

As for the items that had been sold, after Miller’s planning, the task had been thoroughly completed.

In terms of price, it was nearly double what he would have gotten if he had traded by himself, and he didn’t even have to show his face.

Even if he met with Hawks and others, he wouldn’t worry about losing face or anything.

No wonder those high-profile figures always preferred not to negotiate themselves and let their subordinates handle it—it made a lot of sense.

However, Zhao Guang soon furrowed his brow, “What’s this with the telescope, why has the price been raised to fifty thousand Gold Coins?”

This was something that could only be purchased with Gold Coins, not gold nuggets.

Speaking of which, he would have to find a place to store all those gold nuggets.

He couldn’t bring them all out at once; Zhao Guang felt that Earth couldn’t handle that much gold for the time being.

It wasn’t that it really couldn’t handle it; the main issue was that people had already begun to suspect him.

They hadn’t questioned where he obtained so much gold from, but Zhao Guang knew that someone was secretly investigating.

Now wasn’t a good time to be distributing large amounts of gold.

Miller immediately replied, “Master, you are not aware that in the Imperial City, telescopes have already been speculated to reach a price of 130 thousand Gold Coins in the market.

If it weren’t for your instructions to keep the price low, I would definitely sell them for over 100 thousand Gold Coins.”

Zhao Guang was surprised.

The price for telescopes had gotten so high?

If that was the case, it meant that the alchemists really couldn’t produce them.

Otherwise, with such high prices, there would surely be alchemists who would attempt to counterfeit them.

But then he thought that with such high prices, it somewhat conflicted with his product positioning.

Now, Zhao Guang wasn’t only focusing on economic benefits; there were other factors as well.

“Let it be for this time, but next time continue to reduce the price for me, stick to my plan.

We can mass produce telescopes.”

“But wouldn’t that mean our profits will be less?”

Zhao Guang waved his hand, “If the profits are less, then let them be less.

Money is endless.

The key point is that by doing this, we can foster a good relationship with the military and turn them into a strong support for us.”

He was still too weak himself and needed a reliable backer; the military was a very good choice.

There were also the various lords who needed to build good relationships.

Of course, Zhao Guang wanted to establish relationships only with those lords who had their wits about them; for those who were off their rockers, he would rather decline politely.

For instance, in the recent days, Zhao Guang had also received invitation letters from other nobles.

It’s just that the wording on these invitations was so condescending, as if they wanted him to become their lackey, which was wishful thinking.

For such people, it was already a sign of Zhao Guang’s good temper that he didn’t directly rebuff them.

“Then I shall be busy with the tasks,” Miller said as he took his leave.

Zhao Guang looked to the side where Coscola was encompassed by a faint yellow Combat Energy, wrapping around him.

“I bring you good news, Master.

I have successfully advanced to the level of Intermediate Warrior.”

Zhao Guang nodded with satisfaction, “Very good.

How is the compatibility?”

“The compatibility is very high.

I feel that I can easily cultivate to the pinnacle of the Combat Energy Technique.”

Zhao Guang was somewhat surprised but not completely unprepared for this news.

To be able to cultivate to the peak of Junior Warrior solely based on a fragment of the Combat Energy Technique, Coscola’s talent was definitely not inferior.

In fact, he might even be stronger than Earl Bjails.

Sure enough, Coscola had not disappointed him.

However, he wasn’t sure how well Coscola would perform in training soldiers; just being a powerful warrior was not enough, as his role would still be too limited.

“Master, then I shall proceed to train,” Coscola said, bowing and then departing.

Now, aside from Xi Fei who was beside him, only Qiao Miya remained; even Jeana was not present.

“From the look on your face, you must have something important to discuss.

You may speak now.”

Xi Fei unfurled her spiritual power, making sure no one was eavesdropping.

Only then did Qiao Miya speak, “It is like this: we have received news that, on the day of the Harvest Festival, an underground organization is planning a large-scale operation.”

“A large-scale operation?

What are they planning to do?”

These underground organizations depended on the nobles for their livelihood, so why would they dare to cause trouble on such a day?

“It is said that they plan to loot heavily and also set fire to some nobles’ estates.”

“What is their purpose in doing this?

Aren’t they afraid of inciting a large-scale crackdown?” In the Imperial City, the most powerful forces were always the Royal Family and the Great Nobles; these underground organizations were nothing but sewer rats.

How could they have such audacity?

And the fact that Qiao Miya knew about it meant that the other nobles probably did too.

“Of course, they are not afraid, because this plan is orchestrated by some nobles themselves.

They want to use this way to fabricate visible losses so as to alleviate their own taxes.”

That’s right, after the Harvest Festival, it would be time for the various lords and nobles to pay their taxes.

Unlike merchants who pay taxes every month, these lords and average farmers pay just once a year.

“I see, so the reason you are aware of this is because they actively contacted you.”

Qiao Miya nodded, “They reached out to me, or else I wouldn’t have discovered it.

Additionally, the plan to plunder ordinary people and merchants was added at the last minute, but a portion of the loot is meant to be shared with those nobles.”

Zhao Guang understood that with benefits to be had, naturally, the nobles wouldn’t target them.

They were indeed bold, and such an operation would have to be kept from the Royal Family.

No, it should be said that likely some of the Royal Family were involved as well, but the King and his inner circle were probably unaware.

No matter the place, there are always those who would harm the interests of the nation for their own gain.

But benefits were something Zhao Guang truly didn’t lack; in fact, he had a bit too much.

Of course, he wouldn’t tell the King either.

Aside from not knowing the King personally, the King would also not trust him.

Just the thought of going against so many nobles was not something he could overcome.

Considering this, Zhao Guang said, “Tell them we will not participate this time, nor will we partake in the distribution, and likewise, we won’t expose them.” Zhao Guang wanted to keep himself out of it entirely.

“Master, that might not be good because they won’t trust us,” Qiao Miya warned.