- 101: Competitiveness


    : : Competitiveness


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    Mi n Emergency Assembly


    Compared to the Tang n, power is more concentrated in the Mi n, making their assembly much smaller.


    The current n leader of the Mi n is Mi Jin, who administers the nsw and takes charge of financial and domestic affairs.


    First Head of the Martial Hall, Mi Hai,mands the ns martial strength. n Sect Head Mi Hu dominates the division of the sects.


    Together with twelve elder nsmen, these fifteen people make up the power center of the Mi n.


    As the old challengers to the Tang n, Tang Ming may think that his grain-collecting action is particrly secretive and difficult to detect, but to the intelligence channels of the Mi n, it stands out like a bright moon in the dark night.


    Initially, the Mi n only assumed that the collection of grain was merely a preparation for the Wancheng Treasure Ship to set sail as soon as possible, but they didnt expect that once the Tang n started collecting, they couldnt stop.


    After Tang Ming had collected a full 100,000 tons of new grain, the Mi n finally began to sense that something was wrong. They started by increasing the price of the new grain, followed by Mi Jin convening this emergency meeting in order to understand the Tang ns intentions.


    Apart from these fifteen highest-ranking leaders of the Mi n at the meeting, Mi Hai brought Mi Chu, the second Head of the Martial Hall, and Mi Hu brought Mi Shen. Mi Jin brought Mizhu.


    Therefore, neen people attended this emergency assembly.


    Mi Chu is the most outstanding talent of this generation in the Mi n also the second son of Sect Head Mi Hai. If there are no surprises, the next First Head of the Martial Hall will be Mi Chu.


    And Mi Shen is the eldest son of Sect Head Mi Hu of the Mi n, and the next n leader designated by the elders association.


    A prestigious family with centuries of history possesses a unique perception when choosing the wise.


    Only the best are worthy of the highest position, whether its any post, the rule of session is never based on heredity, but onpetence.


    Because the noble ns are well aware that n strength is like rowing against the current, if you dont make progress, you will regress. Sometimes its not that youve be weaker, but that your growth isnt fast enough. You get surpassed by emergent ns and then perish.


    The Mi n has seen far too many examples of this.


    Rise in the first generation, prosper in the second, decline in the third. Countless ns cant break the curse, the root cause being favoritism towards rtives and not wisdom.


    n leaders always want to pass the position down to their children, regardless of theirpetence.


    Even if luck favors and the son turns out to be good, as long as the same mentality is persistent by the third generation, then they are undoubtedly doomed.


    Therefore, in the rules of the Mi and Tang families, the conditions forpetition are as clear as ck and white.


    Regardless of the family branches, whether legitimate or illegitimate, as long as you are capable enough to take up the post, the family will give you the opportunity. As long as you prove yourself, even the position of the n leader could be contested.


    Because the real enemy of the n is never internal but the covetousrge and small external ns. If the strength is used for the internal power struggles of the n, then the downfall of the family isnt far off.


    So even though the son of the n leader, Mizhu, has decentpetence, the candidate for the junior n leader remains Mi Shen.


    Even in this emergency meeting, Mi Shen is allowed to sit across from the n leaders, while Mizhu, the son of the n leader, can only stand behind Mi Jin as an observer.


    This embodies the essence of elite education, only the capable can upy it.


    The Tang n has already collected a full 100,000 tons of new grain and they seem to intend to continue. What are your thoughts? Mi Jin, sitting in the middle, asked the assembled members.


    It seemed as if a question was being asked, but in reality, only Mi Shen was being addressed. After all, when it came to these financial and political issues, Mi Hai waspletely clueless. Even though Mi Hu had some exposure to business, his understanding was only superficial.


    thus, when confronted with such matters, the main discussion usually took ce between Mi Jin and Mi Shen, with Mi Zhu taking notes.


    With an air of confidence, Mi Shen said, The leader need not worry. The actions of the Tang n are not preparation for war.


    With this statement, the tone was set for the implications of the Tang ns gram collection activities. This also indicated that the three members of the Martial Hall could start to rx and avoid active participation in this emergency meeting.


    What makes you say that? Mi Jin asked knowingly, for this was an essential part of his role as n leader.


    Having prepared earlier, Mi Shen detailed his argument confidently, There are three reasons. Firstly, if they were preparing for war, the Tang n would be gather spiritual food rather than newly harvested grain. Large-scale collection of newly harvested grain suggests preparation for an extensive campaign. But the strength of the Tang n and our Mi n isparable and we are both situated along the river. If the Tang n is preparing for a distant campaign wouldnt they be afraid of our Mi n seizing the opportunity to strike at their weakness?


    Secondly, the grain gathering matter is being overseen by Tang Ming, who loves to keep things secret but cant help but reveal everything. If it were a crucial military matter, the Tang n would definitely hand it over to Sect Head Tang Kuan, as he is the only one capable of achieving an inconspicuous advance, as subtle as rain.


    Thirdly, ording to the observations regarding the Tang ns grain umtion, they have bought all the new rice in Xiling market over the past month and have even sent out three merchant groups with hundreds of cargo ships. Thus, the scale of the Tang ns grain collection is quite clearly enormous.


    Gathering grain on such arge scale and in such a tant manner, the scale of the grain captured does not resemble military backup storage.


    With Mi Shens elucidation, the n members at the table started to nod, even the numerous n elders were very satisfied. His detailed analysis was so precise it was seamless. The vision shown by the 25-year-old Mi Shen was no less than that of a business tycoon immersed in the trade for decades.


    What is their intent? Mi Jin asked calmly.


    I presume, Mi Shen paused before saying emphatically, The Tang n intends to monopolize the alcohol industry in Xiling.


    As the power of Tang n and Mi n are closely matched, no one dares to engage in war readily. Under such circumstances,peting in business bes the best strategy to umte an advantage.


    The kind of trade that requires so much grain can only be the alcohol industry The Tang n has a merchant group that has just returned from the Liquor Kingdom four months ago. They must have brought back a remarkable new form which strengthens the Tang ns confidence in monopolising the alcohol industry in Xiling.


    At his judgement, Mi Jin nodded in agreement because his and Mi Shens assessments matched almost perfectly.bender


    Can the Tang n seed?


    Upon hearing this, Mi Shens face changed and he answered seriously, Definitely.


    The gram in Xiling is monopolised by both the Tang and Mi ns, but the Tang n has over fifty thousand acres more farnd than we do. Now, the Tang n no longer releases new grain, and our ns new grain from the spring harvest has beenrgely purchased by the Tang n. Before the summer harvest, hundreds of taverns in Xiling will run out of newly harvested rice for brewing. If they cant obtain any new grain by the autumn, they will need to sell their old stock of liquor in order to maintain their shops.


    New grains are the best, while old liquor is fragrant. Most of these stored liquors have been preserved for years and if opened after ten to twenty years the price could be higher than gold, but if sealed early, it can be sold cheaply. I infer that the Tang n will probably hold back the grain for a whole year. By next year, the Tang ns new wine will be ready. Although Im not sure what secret form theyve acquired, I imagine it wont be inferior to long-stored wines from Xiling.


    Not understanding, Mi Zhu asked, Even if its on par, how does the Tang n monopolise the alcohol industry?


    Because in theing year, Xilings alcohol industry will undergo a dramatic decline, exined Mi Shen to Mi Zhu. By next year, when the Tang n stops hoarding grain and Xilings taverns have new grain to brew, how will they continue selling their aged liquor?


    After being ustomed to old liquor for a year, these customers will find the new wines nd whenpared. At this point, the appearance of the Tang ns new wine with its rich vour and low price will provide an irresistible choice for these customers.


    Instantly understanding, Mi Zhu said, Then they will definitely buy the Tang ns wine.


    Nodding, Mi Zhu continued, The Tang ns hoarding of grain for a year will undoubtedly cause the price of new grain to soar. Learning from the fact that they didnt get any grain this year, Xilings taverns will certainly hoard grain at a high price next year. However, when the new wine is unsealed and there are no customers, where will Xilings wine industry go from there?


    In Mi Shens perspective, the Tang ns grand n to collude and control the wine industry was like a magnificentndscape painting spread out on the table  so impressive and ambitious!


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