Ningguang wasn't the only one to suffer a major setback in her investigation of Jiang Ming's identity.

"Huh? Can't find it?"

The fools also suffered a setback.

"Yes, Lord Sanbing, we've confirmed with Liyue repeatedly, but they can't find any record of this person. The earliest information we can find is that he was rescued by the Shogunate army outside Inazuma Castle."

These words silenced the stragglers.

Compared to Liyue, who only have a single sentence, they have a portrait.

Even at this point, how can the Fools' intelligence network still not find out?

He hadn't been paying much attention to the matter initially, but because Kujo Takayuki's side was being beaten so badly, he had no choice but to lend a hand to his brother in order to avoid affecting the plan.

The first step, of course, is to find out the identity of this new adversary.

I just didn't expect that the first step of the investigation wouldn't work.

"Ha, what a piece of trash."

"..."

The foolish soldiers who came to report bowed their heads in silence.

The soldier has a bad temper.

"Never mind, you can go now."

"Yes, Lord Sanbing."

The soldier, having received permission, breathed a sigh of relief and quickly turned and left.

Watching his soldiers disappear around the corner, the skirmisher tilted his head.

"interesting."

He had to admit that he might be somewhat unprofessional in intelligence matters.

"Hello? Arecino?"

The lone soldier chose to pick a more professional one.

On the other side, Arecino, the newly appointed Executor of the Fools and [Servant], who was having afternoon tea in Fontaine, froze in her movements and raised her head slightly.

Suddenly, the [Scattered Soldier] in Inazuma sent her a communication request.

Arecino connected to the communication.

"Isn't this Lord Sanbing? Why aren't you on vacation at home? What brings you to contact me?"

"There's someone here I can't find. Go investigate him." The soldier spoke without any politeness.

"Tsk, your breath is as foul as ever. Tell me about it."

Arecino became somewhat interested in the person the skirmisher mentioned.

That's strange. Isn't the teacher still in Inazuma? Why would he want to see her?

The isolationist order came too suddenly from Inazuma's side; she didn't even have time to consolidate the forces of the former "servants" she had killed.

He is now the former instructor of the Hearth House, codenamed "Teacher," and has taken over the Hearth House's forces from Inazuma's side under the guise of his former "Servant."

"This man calls himself Jiang Ming, a merchant from Liyue... I had his portrait sent to Hearth House. He's now one of the high-ranking officials on Haiqi Island, and he has a significant impact on our plans in Inazuma."

"Oh?"

The objective is not Inazuma.

Well, then it's reasonable to contact her.

However, Arecino remained unmoved.

"Your plans in Inazuma, huh, you mean that Evil Eye Factory? What does that have to do with me?"

"Or do you have other plans?"

"..."

The skirmishers' brief silence

He hadn't expected that, despite the isolationist policy, the current [servant] had lost all power in Inazuma, and that Arecino would still know this.

He didn't want to answer the question directly.

"For the sake of us all serving Queen Winter Solstice, let's lend a hand to our brother!"

This was the only way he could avoid it.

"tsk"

Arecino let out a sigh.

"Alright, let me check it out for you."

"Well, see you later."

Without waiting for Arecino's reply, the skirmisher hung up the communication.

"Ugh, that's so rude."

Arecino slowly put down her cup of black tea and gracefully picked up a tissue to wipe her mouth.

Then, she waved her hand to summon her subordinates and gave them instructions.

"But I have a feeling that this guy, Sanbing, isn't as simple as he seems."

Arecino recalled in her mind all the things that had happened to this colleague.

No, he has no past.

The information about the stragglers only includes his time after joining the Fools; his resume before joining the Fools is blank.

The blank resume caught her attention.

"It seems we need to investigate this matter as well. Let's do it all at once."

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Meanwhile, inside Liyue Harbor.

Ningguang began discussing specific matters with the members of the eight major families.

To get them to generate enough gold coins, you need to clearly explain the project, including the investment, output, and timeline.

There are also issues such as investment amount and proportion.

Ningguang has already prepared a plan to establish the Liyue Bank.

First, Hideo Yamagami's side takes 15%, and Ningguang's side also takes 15%.

Hideo Yamagami contributed his technology as equity, while Ningguang held both technology and capital, resulting in a higher percentage of ownership for the two, while the others held pure capital.

Of the remaining 70%, it was shared among the remaining Seven Stars and the Eight Great Families.

It's a bit like there are too many wolves and not enough meat.

If it's just an equal distribution, then 5% for one side would be just enough.

However, Ningguang's negotiations with them were not about taking whatever amount they had, or about whoever had more money getting to decide, nor were they a completely negotiated distribution.

Instead, they projected valuations and then established an assessment and evaluation system with tiered allocations.

Specifically, Ningguang estimated the capital required to establish Liyue Bank, converted it into a percentage, and entrusted it to others for subscription.

A basic quota of 3% per party.

Ningguang separated the remaining 2% and formed it into a circulating share.

Bidding? Auction?

Ningguang thought this was a good idea.

However, we can't just look at Mora; that's too cliché.

For the industries involved by each family and chamber of commerce, the primary reference is the comparative data within the industry. They are ranked from most to least employed workers and from best to worst worker treatment. Only those ranked higher can obtain a higher subscription share.

Finally, it is quantified into data and converted into the subscription ratio of circulating shares.

The initial bidding process lasted three months.

Since the calculation is based on percentages, Ningguang has also set a minimum threshold based on the current employment market situation. If the investment is below the minimum threshold, the investment will be refunded and the share will be recovered.

To avoid actions by various forces colluding to lower standards.

In addition to a relatively sound certification system, Ningguang has also set some relatively flexible standards.

To put it bluntly, it's about various forces using their influence to boost Liyue's employment rate and promote high-quality employment in Liyue to gain a higher subscription share.

These contents will be considered a contract, and no cheating or deception is allowed.

Otherwise, Ningguang has the right to return its investment and redistribute the shares.

This point was also written into the contract.

However, it should be noted that with the opening of Liyue Bank, the stock price will inevitably fluctuate from time to time.

What Mora can buy this year for 10 billion may not be so easy to acquire next year.

Ningguang's move was, in fact, intended to incite infighting among these merchants.

Whoever can outmaneuver others in solving the problem of employment and high-quality employment in Liyue will get a larger share.

Aren't you getting too big for your britches?

Get ready to collect gold coins now!

This is Ningguang's idea.

Chapter 51 Ningguang: The Advantage Lies With Me!

Ningguang wasn't worried that they wouldn't get involved or cause any other trouble.

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