Chapter 662: Assassination!
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Records of the Human Emperor Chapter 662: Assassination!

Chapter 662: Assassination!

Translated by: Hypersheep325

Edited by: Michyrr

"Oh?"

Wang Chong's eyes gleamed, a hint of surprise finally revealing itself.

"What do you mean?"

Although he was displeased by the Huang Clan, Wang Chong had full confidence in Zhang Shouzhi.

"If Young Master thinks back, you would definitely remember that the Huang Clan actually constructed a good portion of the steel walls. But later on, once they had finished using up all their refined iron and went to the market to purchase more, they realized that all the ore had been bought," Zhang Shouzhi said.

"How could that be!"

Wang Chong immediately questioned Zhang Shouzhi's words.

"All the places in the Great Tang Empire are sending a constant stream of refined iron and iron ore to the capital. For the last few centuries, there's always been an abundant supply, with the markets never running out. How could they run out when it came time for the Huang Clan to buy some more?"

Wang Chong's face was covered in disbelief. It wasn't because he didn't believe Zhang Shouzhi, but because the Huang Clan's excuse was not very convincing at all. He had lived in the capital for many years, and when he used to loaf about and get into trouble, he associated with the scions of many other clans and became familiar with many aspects of the capital.

The Huang Clan's excuse was standing on very shaky ground. Let alone him, no other person would easily believe such a reason.

"In normal circumstances, this truly would be impossible, but a certain incident took place at the time. For some reason, the Arab merchants in the capital began to act abnormally. After selling off their pearls and agates, they didn't buy their usual silk, tea leaves, and porcelain. Instead, they began to buy refined iron and iron ore. It was precisely because of their interference that the Huang Clan couldn't find any iron ore and refined iron to use."

Buzz!

Before Zhang Shouzhi could even finish speaking, Wang Chong's entire body trembled and he raised his head to stare at Zhang

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