The seizure of Chaochang was among the most critical steps, but this vital plan was forcefully wrested away by the Tang Clan.
Putting aside the loss of time and resources for the moment, it was the death of the elite that truly hurt the Commerce Alliance. These individuals were pivotal pillars, and although they knew much of the grudge should be placed on the Xiang Family, without the Tang Clan's interference and sudden betrayal, the Commerce Alliance would not have ended up in such a predicament.
Thus, upon hearing news regarding the Tang Clan, Ye Qingcang immediately convened an alliance council meeting, with the goal of causing trouble for the Longxi Alliance.
"Back then, the Tang family from Xiling came to Da Lin and Chuanyuan to purchase grain. The representatives seem to have been Tang Ming and Tang Qi. Take the receipts and make rubbings, verify the rumors, and confirm the Tang Clan's malignant designs of causing the flood!"
