Chapter 611 Martial Arts Conference!
Besides, the three states under Su Ye’s command are not short of money, but of people!
Cangzhou under Su Ye's command is an important border area and has been a battleground for military strategists since ancient times.
However, with Su Ye's clever planning, this piece of land became a trump card in his hand.
During this period, the situation on the grassland was changing rapidly and there were constant wars between tribes. This provided Su Ye with an excellent opportunity. He took advantage of the chaos within the grassland and opened the door to trade with various tribes on the grassland.
Taking advantage of the chaos on the grassland, Xun Yu made a fortune by using Cangzhou to inflict disasters on various tribes on the grassland.
Countless horses, cattle, sheep, and even slaves, servants, and young and strong men captured from various tribes were continuously taken into Cangzhou, enriching the foundation of Cangzhou.
Therefore, it is no exaggeration to say that Cangzhou is rich today.
Hengzhou, as the former base camp of the Dantian Merchant Alliance and the back garden of the Daqian Dynasty, has an even more important status.
Hengzhou is a place with prosperous commerce and many merchants. It is the most prosperous commercial center in Daqian.
This time, Su Ye took over Hengzhou, and under the command of Yao Guangxiao and Jia Xu, he swallowed up most of the resources of Dantian Merchant Alliance. He cleverly integrated and absorbed the remaining forces of Dantian Merchant Alliance, thereby further expanding Hengzhou's business territory.
In addition, Shen Wansan's subordinates have now risen, and their business is connected to the entire Daqian Dynasty and even the Tianyun Chamber of Commerce of the Dayong Dynasty.
Su Ye can now say that he has no shortage of money!
Therefore, since there is too much money and nowhere to spend it, if your lord wants to have some fun, then just pamper him!
A mere "martial arts conference" is no big deal at all!
"It is indeed feasible, but we still need to consider how to attract more heroes to participate, as well as security issues during the conference to ensure that no accidents occur."
Di Renjie also pondered for a moment and added.
"I have already made plans for this matter. Shen Wansan's Tianyun Chamber of Commerce has extensive business routes and deep connections. Letting them take charge of the preparations for the conference, including publicity and venue layout, will surely achieve twice the result with half the effort."
"As for the formulation of rules and security, the Shenwu Hall will be fully responsible. Now that the Shenwu Hall is full of experts, this news will surely spread like a spring breeze throughout the world, letting all heroes in the world know about this."
"At the same time, we can ensure the safety of the conference and there must be no mistakes."
Su Ye nodded, with a preliminary plan in mind.
In the following days, the elites under Su Ye took action one after another.
Shen Wansan's Tianyun Chamber of Commerce, relying on its strong financial resources and organizational capabilities, quickly built a magnificent competition arena in Tianheng Mansion.
The arena is located on the edge of Tianheng Prefecture, covering a vast area. It is surrounded by carefully arranged colorful flags. Each flag is painted with exquisite patterns, either flying dragons and dancing phoenixes or magnificent mountains and rivers. They sway gently in the breeze, as if whispering the splendor of the event that is about to begin.
Directly north of the arena, stands a nine-story building named "Jiuchongtianbaoge".
This building was built by skilled craftsmen specially recruited by the Tianyun Chamber of Commerce from all over the country. It uses rare woods and inlaid gems. Each floor is filled with all kinds of rare treasures, from pearls from the East China Sea to jade from the northern border, from silk from the Central Plains to gold from the Western Rong. It is a dazzling array of treasures.
This is not only a symbol of the wealth and strength of Tianyun Chamber of Commerce, but also an encouragement to all participants - the winner will have the opportunity to obtain these precious prizes and become the focus of everyone's attention.
Adjacent to the Jiuchongtianbao Pavilion is a building complex called "Liulizhu".
These buildings are made of glazed tiles, which are crystal clear and shine with a soft and warm light in the sun.
They are designed into small and exquisite courtyards, each of which is equipped with a comfortable lounge and tea room for warriors participating in the martial arts conference and their entourage to rest and communicate.
Fresh flowers and elegant tea were specially arranged in the glass building, allowing people to enjoy a rare tranquility and comfort after the intense competition. In addition, the Tianyun Chamber of Commerce also built a "Wind and Cloud Observation Deck" ingeniously.
This observation deck is located on one side of the arena, towering into the clouds. It has a spacious observation deck and an exquisite pavilion, from which spectators can overlook the grand spectacle of the entire arena.
The observation deck is surrounded by colorful wind chimes. Whenever the breeze blows, the wind chimes will ring softly, which will complement the sounds of the competition below and will surely form a unique piece of music.
What is even more eye-catching is that the Tianyun Chamber of Commerce has also set up a circle of corridors called "Dragon Vein Corridor" around the arena.
The corridor is carved with various patterns of auspicious dragons and phoenixes, as well as landscape paintings, which are both beautiful and meaningful.
It not only provides shade and shelter for the audience, but also serves as a link connecting various building complexes, making the entire arena area a complete and harmonious whole.
The disciples of the Shenwu Hall followed the caravan of the Tianyun Chamber of Commerce and spread the news of the martial arts conference as quickly as possible to the surrounding Daqian Dynasty and Dayong Dynasty, and even to every corner of the Tianwu Continent.
The news spread quickly to every corner of Tianwu Continent like a spring breeze, stirring ripples in the hearts of countless people.
In major dynasties, no matter whether they are high-ranking generals and dukes, or hidden heroes in the market, they are all full of anticipation and curiosity about the upcoming martial arts conference.
In a border area of the Daqian Dynasty, the brothers Ma Yuan and Ma Shanwei were sitting in a simple tent.
Outside the tent, the wind and sand blew up gusts of yellow dust, but it could not conceal the unyielding pride between the two men's brows.
Ma Yuan, a famous general in the Eastern Han Dynasty, was implanted in the Tianwu Continent. Although he was old, he was still ambitious and the sword in his hand was still sharp.
Ma Shanwei, who was implanted in his brother's army, was also extremely strong, brave and good at fighting. He was an able general under Ma Yuan's command. The two fought side by side in this frontier area and achieved many remarkable feats.
But unfortunately, due to the mischief of treacherous elements in the court, the two brothers were trapped here.
"Brother, have you ever heard of the martial arts conference held in Hengzhou?"
Ma Shanwei's rough voice broke the silence in the tent. He was playing with a pair of heavy hammers in his hands, with excitement flashing in his eyes.
"Of course I have heard of it. It is said that it was hosted by Lord Su Ye, the Duke of Daqian, personally. The prizes were generous and attracted heroes from all over the Tianwu Continent."
"Shanwei, do you have any thoughts on this?"
Upon hearing this, Ma Yuan raised his eyebrows slightly and said in a deep voice.
"Brother, how can we miss such a grand event?"
“Although I, Ma Shanwei, am not invincible, I am willing to give it a try to see if the rare treasures in the Nine-Layered Heaven Treasure Pavilion can fall into the hands of my two brothers!”
Ma Shanwei slammed the table, stood up, and said with great passion.
Ma Yuan smiled when he heard this. He knew his brother's character very well, and he also knew that this martial arts conference might be a good opportunity for them to show their strength and become famous.
Thinking of this, he immediately nodded in agreement and decided to go to Hengzhou with Ma Shanwei.
He's had enough of this shabby place!
(End of this chapter)