The sky is clear and bright, and the Haoyang is rising.
Li Jun led his people to Fucheng early in the morning and arrived at the Zhenfu Division.
Before he could wait too long, Feng Heli, Qian Qian, Gao Yu, Chen Tianlong and others arrived one after another.
"Everyone is here?"
Li Jun looked around, paused at the front seat in the center, and said in a deep voice: "The latest news, the Marquis will be back soon."
"So fast?"
Gao Yu couldn't help but blurt out, and the expressions of others were not very good either.
The news of the collapse of the Wu Dynasty has long spread throughout the world. Now every state and county is in turmoil, and wars are starting to rage...
Even Xiyun Mansion was greatly affected.
Shops opened by agents in various places are often implicated and affected by wars, and there are even people who take advantage of them to rob them...
In short, daily consumer products such as lipstick and stockings have been severely affected.
If the agent cannot sell the goods, he will naturally reduce the amount of goods purchased to avoid closing down the warehouse, which will greatly reduce the income of Xiyun Mansion.
Of course, this is not the key.
The most important thing is that news just came out a few days ago that Zihe County, which has planted its flag for independence, actually detained the flying boat used by Xiyun Mansion to escort goods.
This is the first blatant robbery in the name of seizure. If Xiyun Mansion does not handle it in time, there will definitely be a second one...
Lu Weiguang said in a deep voice: "We must seize the time and resolve the matter."
Chen Tianlong pondered and said: "We sent people to negotiate, but they obviously don't intend to pay back. If they are too soft, they can only be hard."
Gao Yu helplessly spread his hands: "But the No. 1 machine and the battleship have been taken away. With our current strength alone, I'm afraid it will be difficult..."
Zuo Chongming beat the martial arts schools, aristocratic families, and sects in Xiyun Mansion like dogs. Although this was beneficial to his rule, it also greatly reduced the number of masters in the domain.
Of course, this doesn't mean they have nothing to do.
In fact, both the fleet and the allies in the far west can handle this crisis.
But the former rushed to the capital and hasn't returned yet, and the latter has been busy fighting the barbarians recently and can't spare any time, which is why they are so embarrassed.
Li Jun sighed and said: "I finally understand what the Marquis meant when he said that he didn't have a sword in his hand and didn't use it if he had one."
"External forces cannot be relied upon after all."
Lu Weiguang said: "When Mr. Hou comes back, I will advise on promoting education issues and we must cultivate our own masters."
"Don't be impatient."
The figure of First Xiangming suddenly appeared at the door: "I think this is a good thing."
"oh?"
When everyone heard her words, they couldn't help but frown.
First Xiangming said: "Now that the world is in chaos, someone must be eyeing the fat man in Xiyun Mansion. This seizure is a test."
"If we crush it with the power of thunder, those guys with evil intentions will naturally not dare to act rashly, and Xiyun Mansion will be able to develop stably."
Lu Weiguang shook his head and interrupted: "We all know these, the question is how to crush them?"
First Xiangming was silent for a few moments and suddenly asked: "Do you know why the Marquis spent huge sums of money to let us sail the fleet to the capital and expose it to everyone?"
Lu Weiguang looked at Li Jun and the others: "Isn't it for the safety of the Marquis?"
Li Jun was dumbfounded: "This is just a statement to deceive people."
Gao Yu nodded and said: "Actually, if there is no fleet cover, the Marquis's target will be smaller, and it will be easier to leave the capital."
"This is a deliberate demonstration."
Qian Qian explained to Lu Weiguang: "Nowadays, everyone wants to compete in the world, and war is inevitable. Although warriors are powerful, the base is too small."
"So, it is the army that really controls the overall situation, and the lethality of the warships we develop against the army... haha."
Lu Weiguang was not a fool, and he instantly understood the meaning: "Are you saying that what the Marquis really means is... to sell warships?"
First Xiangming nodded: "Yes, so this is a good opportunity, isn't it?"
Chen Tianlong narrowed his eyes: "I will send someone to inform Mr. Hou immediately."
"slow."
First Fragrant Ming said: "In order to better demonstrate the capabilities of our battleships and the kindness of Lord Marquis, I suggest that we go to Zihe County to spread the news first."
"We are victims, we must stand on the moral high ground, we must set a good example, and we must represent...justice!"
"These two things can be done simultaneously. Anyway, the Marquis is ready to take action. Let's seize the time to get the other things done."
Gao Yu frowned: "Huh? This will make them prepare in advance."
"That's right."
Chen Tianlong agreed: "It would be bad if they were forced to jump over the wall and threaten the Marquis by detaining our flying boat and people."
First Fragrant Ming smiled and said: "Do you think the Marquis will care about this? The Marquis spent hundreds of thousands of yuan on the fleet going to Beijing."
"Compared with this, the mere lives of a few people and the goods worth tens of thousands of yuan, the Marquis will not take it seriously at all. After all, the benefits are greater."
Hearing this, Lu Weiguang couldn't help but frown: "But if this happens, I'm afraid the people of Zihe County will..."
First Xiangming's pupils shrank, and he reminded sincerely: "Sir, it doesn't matter if you tell us this, but as for the Marquis..."
After getting along with each other for this period of time, not only NPCs like Li Jun, but also players like them all admired Lu Weiguang.
Lu Weiguang is a bit of a literary youth at heart, a bit of an idealist.
But after such a long period of experience, he also knows the difference between reality and ideals, so he does not act sloppily when doing things.
What everyone admires is that Lu Weiguang has not abandoned his ideals. He will find a balance between ideals and reality and strive to balance both.
Lu Weiguang opened his mouth and nodded with a wry smile: "I understand the importance."
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At the same time, among the battleships.
The communication between Zuo Chongming and Nan Liuli is still continuing.
Regarding his taunt just now, Nan Liuli gritted her teeth angrily and couldn't help but cursed: "... despicable!"
"you are wrong."
Zuo Chongming corrected her language problem seriously: "This is called a soldier who never tires of deceit."
This chapter is not over yet, please click on the next page to continue reading! Nan Liuli did not say anything more to him, and turned to look at the door: "Since you have found out, I will kill you if you want to find out."
Zuo Chongming was a little surprised by her calmness: "Are you just going to admit defeat? Stop struggling?"
Nan Liuli's beautiful eyes widened and she sneered: "You want me to beg you? Stop dreaming."
"I always do things fairly."
Zuo Chongming stretched out his finger and shook it in front of her: "As long as your price is right, I don't mind letting you live."
Nan Liuli's eyes showed sarcasm: "Do you think I will believe it?"
"Why not give it a try?"
Zuo Chongming sighed: "Actually, I am quite reluctant to let you die. After all, you are the eldest princess of the Wu Dynasty, a direct descendant of the royal family, and the chief owner of the Bafeng Tower."
Nan Liuli clenched her fists subconsciously, with an angry look on her face: "So you want me to be your trophy so you can show off to others?"
Zuo Chongming quickly waved his hand and showed a playful smile: "No, I really want to see what you will do after you leave here."
"The third prince Nan Sheng, the fifth prince Nan Yun, and the thirteen prince Nan Chuan... these are all direct descendants of your family. Who will you choose to help?"
The third prince has a jade seal and is also a prince, so he has the right to inherit the throne. However, he is blamed for his joint biological mother and the regicide.
Moreover, most of the forces under his command are military generals and troops. They are extremely lacking in political power and may not even be able to organize the basic base.
The fifth prince Nanyun, with the support of the Bachelor's Pavilion, has no shortage of political power and can set up a small court at any time.
However, he lacks hard power, and there is almost no military presence under his command. You can't just let the masters do everything personally, right?
Compared with the two, the Thirteenth Prince Nanchuan is more balanced. After all, the Prime Minister has many students all over the world, and his connections are all over the government and the public.
He also occupied the capital. Not only did he have political power, he also gathered a group of military forces, but he... happened to be the youngest.
The three princes each have their own strengths and weaknesses.
Either there is a lack of literature, a lack of martial arts, or a lack of fame.
It is too difficult to choose one of them.
"you……"
Nan Liuli's chest hurt with anger, and she sneered coldly: "Really? I'm afraid I'll disappoint you, because I won't choose anyone."
"The eldest princess thinks you can decide this matter?"
Zuo Chongming smiled: "Emperor Wu must have told Nan Sheng about the Bafeng Tower before he died, and Nan Sheng will take the initiative to come to you."
"Just imagine, once Nan Sheng makes a move, do you think Nan Chuan and Nan Yun will not notice it? They will definitely follow closely behind."
"At that time, you have to choose even if you don't want to. No matter who you choose, you will offend the other two. Staying neutral will offend all three of them at the same time."
Nan Liuli raised her hand to interrupt, and said sarcastically: "You don't want to say that you want me to take the Bafeng Tower to join you, do you?"
"Don't ask in a hurry, wait until I finish."
Zuo Chongming handed her a glass of warm wine and said calmly: "Now the world is in chaos, all heroes are rising together, and there are many careerists."
"Fistes are the last word these days. You Bafenglou has no backer, and the stores you open all over the world will be hit."
"Of course, you can say that your Eight Wind Tower is strong, but if it blooms more, will your masters be able to take care of the whole situation?"
"People are selfish. If those shop owners find out that Bafeng Tower doesn't protect them, they will naturally become disloyal..."
"so?"
Nan Liuli's red lips pursed slightly, and she blew on the somewhat scalding drink.
Zuo Chongming raised his glass and drank it in one gulp: "So, we might as well make a deal."
Nan Liuli took an elegant sip and looked at him with a half-smile: "Oh? Where do you get the confidence that I will promise you?"
Zuo Chongming responded calmly: "Based on the current situation, as long as you are unwilling to give up Bafeng Tower, you can only agree to me."
"Nan Hao asked me to kill you..."
"As the saying goes, when a person dies, the lamp goes out, and when the person leaves, the tea becomes cold... Living people are more important than dead people."
His words were cruel, even cruel.
But it is undeniable that this is a fact.
Nan Liuli could not ignore anything and fulfill Nan Hao's last wish at all costs.
Because she is the eldest princess and the chief owner of Bafeng Tower... Her identity and strength do not allow her to be so selfish.
Nan Liuli shook her head: "No matter how eloquent you are, I will never trade with you."