Clan Rise: Starting as a Grandfather

Chapter 486: Chapter 448: If we’re in contact with Marquis Jing’an, where would we get the chance to take action?_2

”Heh heh~~”

Ji Zhen let out a light chuckle, ”A bunch of arrogantly ignorant fools, if they seek death, then let them die!”

The Hengdao Sect is the overlord of Jizhou; in the Jianghu, Jizhou is Hengdao Sect’s territory. Any Jianghu Martial Artist of repute who comes to Jizhou must first pay a visit to the Hengdao Sect.

In the political sphere, the Hengdao Sect also has many connections, and quite a few officials owe their positions to the Hengdao Sect’s support.

Jianghu has never been solely the world of the Jianghu Martial Artists; the political arena is also part of the Jianghu.

Most of the time, Jianghu forces are under the influence of power and authority, but that does not mean they cannot wield such power.

A Jianghu force like the Hengdao Sect, if they did not have the backing of political power, how could they possibly secure the leading position in Jizhou.

Moreover, the Hengdao Sect also possesses formidable martial strength.

The things the Luo family dreads, the Hengdao Sect doesn’t care about at all.

However, Ji Hai furrowed his brows and said, ”Master, is it really appropriate for us to take action ourselves? Should we not inform Marquis Jing’an ahead of time?”

Ji Zhen rose to his feet, his murky eyes still gazing out at the willows swaying outside the window.

With one hand behind his back and the other stroking his long beard, his gaunt figure stood erect, as firm and stable as a pine tree.

”To inform Marquis Jing’an, would that leave any room for us to take action?”

”You always worry too much, lacking decisiveness!”

”We seek not the business or profits of the Luo family, but the gratitude of Marquis Jing’an!”

”Heh heh, after this matter is settled, you will visit Chongshan Pass personally. Marquis Jing’an is surely not a stingy man!”

Ji Zhen’s murky eyes flashed suddenly, revealing an unmistakable sharpness.

Ji Hai found his master’s thoughts somewhat inscrutable.

Gratitude from Marquis Jing’an?

Aside from wine and tea, what more could Marquis Jing’an offer as thanks?

Nevertheless, he did not question Ji Zhen’s resolution, ”Then as a Disciple, I’ll go take control of the Luo family!”

”Mm! There’s no need for any reservations; this time we must strike openly and boldly! We must let everyone know that in Jizhou, we of the Hengdao Sect cannot be ignored,” said Ji Zhen with a crisp voice.

Ji Hai was slightly taken aback; he felt that his master was somehow different today.

But what exactly was different, he couldn’t quite put his finger on.

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Jizhou has a canal that originates from Beiyuan Town’s Beiru River, flows through Liaoxi, joins with Liaoxi’s West Liao River, and passes through Changqing Mountain to merge with the numerous streams within Changqing Mountain.

Therefore, Jizhou Canal has a very strong current, especially the section from Changqing Mountain to the sea, which is wide enough for Da Fu Ships to navigate. However, Da Fu Ships cannot pass through the river sections within Changqing Mountain and to continue heading west, one must board medium-sized vessels.

Jizhou’s commerce flourished, firstly because Jizhou is a necessary gateway to the Liaodong Region and secondly because its canal leads directly to Beiyuan Town.

In the past, Jizhou’s maritime trade was far more prosperous than other places in Liaodong, with almost all ships from Jiangnan choosing to dock at Jizhou. However, now, due to the influence of the Tenglong Guard, Jizhou’s maritime trade has taken a significant hit.

Even so, Jizhou remains the most commercially prosperous area in the Liaodong Region, more prosperous even than the Tenglong Guard.

After all, Tenglong Guard is just a garrison, its commercial reach only extending to eastern Liao Yuan and Chongshan Town.

Whereas Jizhou’s commercial reach includes Liaoxi Province, Shanhe Province, Beiyuan Town, and others.

Thus, Jizhou is still presently the commercial hub of Liaodong.

As night falls, the wharf on the southern side of Jizhou City’s canal remains brightly lit, with numerous ships and laborers busy moving cargo.

And within the waterway, there are still many ships taking advantage of the moonlight to navigate.

On the riverway over twenty miles away from the docks of Jizhou City, a fleet of two large ships and seven medium and small vessels was slowly making its way along the river.

The cool moonlight poured onto the river surface, scattered by the waves raised by the ships.