Chu Zhongxiong's concern had already been thoroughly considered by the Zhao family when they were drawing up the crystal coin issuance plan, but Zhao Longteng had deliberately not mentioned it during his speech.
The purpose was to let his son answer when someone raised this question, giving him a chance to gain experience.
A parent who loves their child plans far ahead for them.
Zhao Sifang threw out the words he had been preparing for a long time, "The United Government and our chamber of commerce have jointly formulated a sound issuance plan. The specific plan will be handed to everyone for review later. Moreover, the exchange rate of crystal coins to gold coins is one to one hundred. They are a super currency. Within the entire Safe Zone, no small-scale business can use crystal coins for settlement, while large-scale businesses are basically related to everyone here."
"So, the impact of crystal coins on ordinary people and even low-level Sequence Ability Users is negligible. I wonder if this answers President Chu's question?"
Chu Zhongxiong nodded, "Thank you, President Zhao. That is very reasonable. I'll carefully review the specific plan later."
Gu Weiyang smiled, "This atmosphere for discussing issues is very good. Thank you, President Chu, for raising the question and President Zhao for answering it. Does anyone else have any objections to the quota allocation for the crystal coin plan?"
Everyone fell silent, looking at one another, and for the time being, no one spoke.
The legions had already tried arguing once. Although they had successfully taken a piece of meat from the four major mining companies, they themselves had gained only a tiny benefit.
It was obvious that Gu Weiyang did not think there was any need to make major changes to the current crystal coin quotas.
With the legions' experience as a warning, the other forces naturally did not want to cause any more trouble.
Although the chambers of commerce had only twelve percent of the quota, it was mainly divided among the four major chambers of commerce. On average, it was not much different from the twenty percent quota of the six major legions.
The mining industry, which had just suffered, was even less daring to say anything.
And Hu Chan and the other churches also lacked the confidence to slam the table and challenge the other forces. Otherwise, they might end up losing what they had while trying to get more, failing to obtain more quotas and instead losing even their current quotas.
Everyone was content with their own situation.
Just as the meeting was harmonious, someone suddenly said, "I have an objection!"
Following the voice, they saw Jiang Changqing behind Jiang Hao raise his hand.
Gu Weiyang looked at Jiang Changqing, then at Jiang Hao, who was sitting at the table without reacting.
Jiang Hao had made no indication, which meant that Jiang Changqing's statement represented his intentions.
So Gu Weiyang asked, "What are your thoughts, young man?"
Gu Weiyang did not directly call Jiang Changqing by name, not because he did not recognize Jiang Changqing.
He was in charge of all kinds of affairs within the Safe Zone, so he had certainly heard the name of the Jiang family's heir more than once.
The reason he addressed him this way was because Jiang Changqing's question and Jiang Hao's reaction were improper.
Gu Weiyang had already developed some dislike for this young man.
Jiang Changqing, however, did not notice this and continued, "Secretary-General Gu, I think the five percent quota allocated to the Zhao Chamber of Commerce and Qin Siyang is too much. If this five percent is mainly given to the Zhao Chamber of Commerce, then while the Zhao Chamber of Commerce receives its chamber of commerce quota, it also gets an additional quota, which amounts to receiving quotas twice. If it is mainly given to Qin Siyang, then I think it is not conducive to the stability of the Safe Zone's order for Qin Siyang alone to receive so much wealth."
"In short, the five percent quota given to them should be reduced."
After Jiang Changqing finished speaking, many people were somewhat surprised. Even Qi Tian opened his eyes and glanced toward Jiang Hao.
They all thought Jiang Changqing was merely expressing Jiang Hao's thoughts for him.
Cutting Qin Siyang, the supplier of Crimson Crystals, down by one share, what was Jiang Hao trying to do?
Even if the two of them did not get along privately, they should not bring it to the table and do something so outrageous, right?
This did not make sense.
But Jiang Hao was not an immature hothead with no depth.
They were all trying to understand the meaning behind Jiang Hao doing this.
Gu Weiyang looked at Qin Siyang beside him, "Little Qin, what do you think of the Haori Chamber of Commerce's request?"
Only after receiving Gu Weiyang's permission did Qin Siyang properly speak up to answer.
"Secretary-General Gu, I think President Jiang is a respected senior in the business world, but his view is not very objective."
Seeing that Qin Siyang remained neither servile nor overbearing, Gu Weiyang smiled again, "Oh? Why?"
"No matter what kind of industry it is, if you want to maintain it for a long time, it must make a profit. I provide the Crimson Crystal raw materials for the crystal coins, and everyone also knows the price of Crimson Crystals. The Zhao family is responsible for minting the coins. The main materials are gold and nickel alloy, and special techniques and items must also be used to distribute the Crimson Crystals throughout the crystal coins. After calculating the cost of minting the coins, if we only take five percent of the quota, we basically make no money."
Qin Siyang spread his hands, "So, I don't understand what exactly President Jiang means."
Jiang Changqing said, "I calculated the cost of your coin minting. Actually, three percent of the quota is enough! You are taking at least two percent more! Crystal coins are being issued for the development of the Safe Zone. You should not use public interests for private gain."
Qin Siyang could not help looking at Jiang Hao with mockery on his face, "President Jiang, we provide the money, materials, and effort, and we only take an additional two percent of the quota. Your Haori Chamber of Commerce comes to a meeting, chats and drinks tea, and can also get this much. Since it's for the development of the Safe Zone, then why don't we all just do a good deed and take nothing?"
How could no one take anything?
Why wouldn't they take something that was being given away for free?
Wang Jixin, the owner of Wang Mining, said with a smile, "Little Qin, Secretary-General Gu just praised you, but what you said is a bit too much like youthful pride. Only when all of us obtain crystal coins can we contribute to the progress and development of the Safe Zone."
Tang Wanjing also took the opportunity to smooth things over, "I think the quota Little Qin is receiving is actually not excessive, so there's no need for everyone to push him so hard."
"That's right, that's right. Let's put this matter aside for now."
"Yes, let's talk about the quota issues in other areas."
Quite a few people spoke up to ease things for Qin Siyang, one after another, trying to smooth over Qin Siyang's dissatisfaction and let him continue sitting safely at the table.
But just when everyone thought the matter was over, Qin Siyang spoke again.
"I'm very grateful for all the seniors' understanding. However, it seems President Jiang didn't understand me, which makes me feel strange."
"Everyone thinks that the cost quota that the Zhao Chamber of Commerce and I are asking for isn't high, but President Jiang is doing his best to suppress me, the supplier of Crimson Crystals. What is that for?"
Qin Siyang paused slightly, and everyone looked toward him at once.
The few seconds of silence gave him everyone's attention, and he continued, "I think I've figured it out just now."
Gu Weiyang asked with interest, "Oh? Little Qin, why do you think President Jiang is doing this?"
Qin Siyang sighed with a trace of regret, "President Jiang does not want all of us to let the crystal coins be issued smoothly."
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