For a while, those who followed Third Master Zhou felt a bit indignant, thinking that Chu Jin had snatched away their wealth.
"Do you really think arriving half a day early would have gotten us a title?"
"Isn't that the case?"
"No, you are too naive. First, if we hadn't collaborated with Chu Jin, we wouldn't have built the seafaring ship, and naturally, we wouldn't have this opportunity now."
"Secondly, we have no connections in the court, no background. Even if we earned a lot of silver, we might not be able to keep it. If we offer up these items, the most likely reward would be gold and silver jewelry."
"Do you think the Emperor would easily grant a title? Without the Chu family, even if Chu Jin arrived in the capital a day earlier, he wouldn't have gotten any of this."
"Moreover, even if we did arrive early, would we have the connections to get the things into the palace?"
"Or do you think you can find a protector in the capital?"
