Wang Chong smiled faintly and said, "Would you be willing to entrust the work of transporting goods to the Tailwind Army?"
The caravan leaders of the Five Tribes exchanged looks. These terms were simply too lenient-so lenient, in fact, that they suspected a trap! After all, the caravan leaders of the Five Tribes were "ancient people" from a wuxia-like world. They could not begin to comprehend how terrifying a behemoth combining Shentong, Yuantong, Zhongtong, Huitong, Yunda, SF Express, Cainiao, J&T Express, Meituan, Didi, and Lalamove would be.
The leader from the Nanlou Tribe pondered for a long while before saying tentatively, "I can agree to that."
Wang Chong smiled. "In that case, you may all conduct your business without worry. For my first three years governing the Yan lands, I will collect no commercial taxes. After three years, we can discuss the matter again. How does that sound?"
The caravan leaders of the Five Tribes were all overjoyed. None had expected the negotiations to turn out so favorably, and they said together, "We will give the Prince of Yan our full support."
Wang Chong said quietly, "Since you are willing to pledge yourselves to me, you may enjoy my favor. But how could those unwilling to do so enjoy the same benefits as you?"
"I will have the Tailwind Army spread the word. My men will not take so much as a fraction from your caravans. The other caravans will receive the same hospitality as before."
The caravan leaders of the Five Tribes were secretly alarmed. They all decided to spread the news afterward, notifying the tribes they were friendly with and their business partners.
After sending off the caravan leaders of the Five Tribes, Wang Chong did indeed remain in Yanzhou Prefecture. He was extremely busy every day, handling