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Su Han was well aware of the situation in this era. At the beginning of the investigation, it would undoubtedly be swift and decisive. However, Xu Deshan was not one to sit idly by; he would surely seek connections and find ways to maneuver. After all, the governor was his classmate, and he had made quite a few acquaintances in the court. When the time came, there would be many coming to plead on his behalf. As a mere shadow guard, Chu Feng, despite his current indignation, would never offend so many people just for Su Han's sake. In the end, it was likely that a high-handed punishment would be lightly administered, finding a scapegoat to settle the matter. Wouldn't that mean Su Han's sacrifice was in vain? What he wanted was far more than that.
Chu Feng furrowed his brow and asked, “What do you mean by that?”
“Lord Chu,” Su Han had already formulated his plan, “Xu Deshan’s Ruixiang Trading Company earns enough from smuggling each year to support our Royal Confidential Office tenfold.”
Chu Feng had always been interested in smuggling businesses; it wouldn't be long before he built an extensive smuggling network. Su Han only needed to follow this historical thread.
Indeed, Chu Feng narrowed his eyes. “Are you suggesting we take this opportunity to extort him?”
This cunning man clearly understood Su Han’s intention but pretended to be confused. Fine, if he wouldn’t say it, then Su Han would.
“Why extort?” Su Han replied nonchalantly. “Ruixiang has dominated the smuggling trade for years and has made a fortune. If someone could help them share some of that burden, wouldn’t it be a win-win situation?”
“How do we share the burden?” Chu Feng moved a stool over and sat down.
Su Han had already devised a plan: “I think we can invest.”
“Invest?”
“Exactly, invest.” Su Han answered decisively. “For instance, if a new Trading Company wants to collaborate with Ruixiang. Initially, they don’t need to hold too much equity—twenty percent will suffice. If they ask for more, Xu Deshan will definitely refuse, but twenty percent is within his acceptance range. Moreover, with our Royal Confidential Office backing him up, he will be even bolder in his smuggling operations. More importantly, he can leverage his connections to provide us with valuable intelligence. Some matters that our Royal Confidential Office cannot handle directly can also be entrusted to him. Although the new Trading Company holds a small stake, as long as they get in, they can gradually push Xu Deshan out. Even if they can’t completely eliminate him, they will still be able to understand his business methods, tactics, and resources—where he sources goods from, where he sells them, who he sells to and buys from. When the time is right, Ruixiang will have to exit.”
Chu Feng listened intently and after a moment of contemplation said, “Xiao Su, you’ve thought this through thoroughly. If this really works out, then your sacrifice won’t have been in vain.”
“That sacrifice could have been avoided,” Su Han decided to boast a little.
“Oh? Then why did you still take that hit?”
“Without shedding blood, things are hard to manage. Once blood is shed, it becomes easier.” Su Han smiled faintly. “I suddenly understood this principle; that’s why I braved that hit.”
Chu Feng felt a touch of emotion; such feelings were rare for him. A clever, loyal, capable subordinate who was willing to take risks for him—what superior wouldn’t appreciate that?
Yet he found himself in a dilemma; he couldn’t directly intervene in this matter and needed to find a reliable confidant to handle it—someone who could grasp its deeper meaning. Who could be more suitable than Su Han? But Su Han was still injured.
“Lord Chu,” Su Han read the room quickly and guessed Chu Feng’s concerns. “If you trust me, let me handle this matter.”
“But your injury?”
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