Cui Zhi felt relieved when he heard Su Cheng say that this was not the yamen of the court, but the organization that Su Cheng himself planned. In fact, he also understood that although such an organization could have some constraints on everyone, it was destined to be a relatively loose organization, because everyone would definitely have their own thoughts.

And it is undeniable that having such an organization is indeed beneficial to everyone, but the escort is of great appeal. As Su Cheng said, once maritime trade emerges, many pirates will definitely be produced.

The warship equipped with artillery is definitely an invincible existence running rampant on the sea!

More importantly, are there any other choices?

Just as Cui Zhi was pondering, Su Cheng smiled and said, "Of course, this is not a force. It is purely voluntary. Even if you don't join the Maritime Trade Association, you can go out to sea. I will put the notes and charts of the Quebear's in the library and publish them in the world. Anyone in the world who wants to go out to sea can copy the charts and notes of the Quebear's."

Cui Zhi was stunned when he heard this. Since they entered Chang'an, they have been thinking hard about how to get the charts and notes of the bearded guest. In the end, the charts and notes fell into Su Cheng's hands.

In fact, they were already desperate, and felt that it was impossible to get charts and notes from Su Cheng no matter what, and at most they could go out to sea with Su Cheng's fleet.

Unexpectedly, Su Cheng actually said that he would put the notes and charts in the library and publish them to the world!

Conspiracy! There is definitely conspiracy!

This was Cui Zhi’s first reaction after hearing this. The notes and charts of the bearded guest are so precious. How could Su Cheng be published in the world? There must be some conspiracy here!

Could this chart and notes be fake? Could it be that Su Cheng wanted to kill all the people who did not join the Maritime Trade Association at the same time?

In a blink of an eye, many thoughts flashed through Cui Zhi's mind and asked carefully: "Does the Duke's fleet also go to the Western Regions according to the charts and notes?"

Su Cheng explained with a smile: "My fleet went to sea this time was led by the bearded guest himself, so it would be safer."

Nonsense, those charts and notes are no match for the bearded guest who leads the way himself. The bearded guest is the real living map!

What if the bearded guest makes a mistake in drawing a sea chart and recording notes?

Even if the bearded guest did not make any mistakes, what should I do if Su Cheng made changes to the chart and notes?

Cui Zhi smiled and said, "Our Qinghe Cui family has always admired the Duke's character, so we naturally have to share hardships with the public. Therefore, we are willing to join the Maritime Trade Association and go to the Western Regions with the Duke's fleet!"

Su Cheng smiled and said, "There are conditions to join the Maritime Trade Association."

As expected, there are conditions, and when Cui Zhi heard this, he felt at ease.

If Su Cheng had no conditions, he would always feel a little scared in his heart, and he didn't know what he was selling in Su Cheng's gourd.

Cui Zhi smiled and said, "I don't know what conditions will be for joining the Maritime Trade Association?"

Su Cheng smiled and said, "It's very simple, you only need to answer me one question."

He only needs to answer one question to join the Maritime Trade Association? Cui Zhi felt awe-inspiring when he heard this. He already had a premonition that this question is definitely not simple!

Cui Zhi asked sullenly: "I don't know what the Duke of the State wants to ask?"

Su Cheng also curled his smile and said in a deep voice: "When I went south, I was besieged by the people of the Jianghu. The reason was a reward. I really want to know who gave the reward!"

Although I had a premonition and felt that this question was tricky and difficult to answer. Now when I heard Su Cheng’s question, Cui Zhi was almost in trouble.

"Our Qinghe Cui family has never had much contact with the people in the Jianghu, and has not participated in this matter, nor has they heard any rumors. When I heard the Duke being besieged by the Jianghu, I was also very shocked. I don't know who was so bold. I didn't mean to conceal it, but I really had no clue about it." Cui Zhi said very sincerely.

Su Cheng smiled slightly and said, "That's really a pity, but Mr. Cui doesn't have to worry. You can go to the library to copy the charts and notes. You can sail based on the charts and notes, and maybe the Qinghe Cui family's fleet can also arrive in the Western Regions smoothly."

Cui Zhi hurriedly said, "I did not intentionally conceal it, I am really powerless. Can the Duke of the State be able to be harmonious? The Duke of the State can put forward another condition. Our Qinghe Cui family is really sincere!"

Su Cheng smiled and said, "I'm really sorry for this. The Maritime Trade Association is still in the forefront of the founding period. I have the final say for whom to join and become a veteran. Maybe there will be a mixture of dragons and snakes in the future, but at least now I still hope that the Maritime Trade Association can be more pure, that is, everyone will work together to explore overseas and make a fortune together. So, I'm sorry, of course, if the Qinghe Cui family wants to join in the future, there may be a chance."

The more Cui Zhi listened, the more frowning he frowned. Su Cheng established this maritime trade association, and there would undoubtedly be many families joining him. These people join together to extricate themselves overseas. Who can compete with them?

As Su Cheng said, of course, there may be a chance to join the Maritime Trade Association in the future, but can you join in the future be the same as now?

Now joining the Maritime Trade Association is the veteran of the association. If you join later, what can you do? Are you a grandson?

Obviously, if he did not answer this question today, their Qinghe Cui family would not be able to join the Maritime Trade Association and would not go out to sea with Su Cheng's fleet.

The question is, will Su Cheng only ask him this question? Obviously not!

Even if he didn't answer today, will the people from other aristocratic families answer when they come?

More importantly, the old boy from Wang Yuanhui, the Wang family in Taiyuan, hasn't he answered, right?

Seeing that Su Cheng had planned to serve tea and see off guests, Cui Zhi hurriedly said: "It's not that I don't want to say it, but I'm not sure. I just heard some rumors and there is no direct evidence!"

Su Cheng is now very sure that the mastermind behind the offer was someone from the Five Seven Hopes, but he could never find out who it was.

This person is hidden very deeply, and even Wang Shengnan and Wang Qingyun's family are not aware of who they are.

"What are the rumors? Let's talk about them!" Su Cheng smiled slightly. Children of aristocratic families like Wang Qingyun are still in the stage of training outside. They may not know about some secret forces in their families. However, he does not believe that those who are truly in power among the five surnames and seven hopes will not know. After all, the five surnames and seven hopes are entangled because of marriage.

"That's right, it is rumored that someone from the western ancestor of Li's family in Zhaojun was deeply involved with the people in the Jianghu." Since Cui Zhi had already made a decision in his heart, he no longer hesitated.
Chapter completed!