385: Weigh the pros and cons and make the final decision
Zheng Guo, Beijing.
Nan Sheng was in the simple palace, frowning and reviewing the memorial.
When Zheng Guo was first established, everything was in ruins and was in a state of 0 in all aspects.
Fortunately, Nansheng has an advantage, that is, it has sufficient military strength.
As the saying goes, political power comes from the barrel of a gun.
Nansheng, who had sufficient military strength, implemented temporary military management to suppress turmoil and chaos in various places to a minimum.
However, Nan Sheng knew very well that this state could not be maintained for too long, otherwise the situation would inevitably go to extremes.
However, in such a tight time frame, he couldn't come up with the best of both worlds.
After careful consideration, Nan Sheng decided to re-enact the 'military system' first and use the laws and rituals of the Wu Dynasty first, and then change and improve them later.
The old man in gray clothes strolled over and began to play in a deep voice: "Your Majesty, someone wants to see you."
"who?"
Nan Sheng put down his brush and raised his head in displeasure.
The old man in gray moved his lips, lowered his head and said, "Princess."
"She? Haha..."
Nan Sheng was startled at first, then sneered: "I heard that her Bafeng Tower has been working very well with Zuo Chongming during this period."
The old man smiled bitterly and advised in a deep voice: "In my humble opinion, it is better to see her first. Maybe she has some difficulties."
"The reason? Haha~!"
Nan Sheng was silent for a few moments, then waved his hand and said, "...I want to see her come to see you. I want to see what she wants to say."
"yes."
The old man retreated as he was told, and soon came back with Nan Liuli, and then pushed him out wisely.
The four eyes looked at each other for a long time...
Nan Sheng said softly: "I haven't seen you for a long time. How is my great-aunt?"
"Grandnephew..."
Nan Liuli raised her head and looked at him: "You are much more mature than before. If the late emperor knew about your changes, he would also rest in peace."
A sneer appeared on Nan Sheng's face: "Really? If my aunt followed my father's wishes, the situation would be better."
"Ah."
Nan Liuli laughed dumbly: "The Bafeng Tower is powerful because the Wu Dynasty is strong. The masters of the Bafeng Tower are all masters of internal defense."
"There was chaos in the capital that day. You transferred the internal guards, the Zhenfu Division, and the garrison in the capital... Bafeng Tower had no ability to help you."
Bang!
Nan Sheng was so angry that he stood up and asked, "Don't you know? What I'm asking is...why did you seek refuge with Zuo Chongming after the incident?"
He was never angry because Nan Liuli didn't help, because what Nan Liuli said was indeed true.
What he was really angry about was that after the Battle of the Capital, he retreated here and needed money and food support, but Nan Liuli turned to Zuo Chongming.
If Nan Liuli followed Nan Hao's words and promptly mobilized the resources of Bafeng Tower to support Nan Sheng, then Zheng Guo would not be in such difficulty.
Facing his question, Nan Liuli just frowned and replied in a deep voice: "The late emperor once asked me to kill Zuo Chongming."
"I did this, but I failed because Zuo Chongming was promoted to the stars unknowingly and was protected by the Dharma Realm of Tathagata Temple."
No matter what Nan Hao's original thoughts were, since he was dead, Nan Liuli didn't want to pursue it.
She came here just because of her responsibilities as a member of the Nan family, and she was finally helping Nan win...
That's right.
She faced three princes and finally chose Nan Sheng.
In other words, she chose to believe in Nan Hao's vision and felt that Nan Sheng was... better than Nan Yun and Nan Chuan.
"Ha~!"
Nan Sheng walked down with his hands behind his back and sneered: "So you want to say that you gave the Bafeng Tower to him in order to save your life?"
Nan Liuli said calmly: "If I really cared about my own life and death, I would not approach Zuo Chongming in danger and wait for an opportunity to poison him."
"If my death could be saved in Bafeng Tower, you wouldn't see me today. Things are never as simple as you think."
Nan Sheng laughed angrily, pointed at her and said word by word: "Then, I want to hear your explanation."
"Think about it carefully."
Nan Liuli said softly: "Today, the world is three-quarters of a million miles away, and all the heroes are rising together. Your country, Zheng, is still suffering from internal and external troubles. It can be said that it is suffering from internal and external troubles."
"If I didn't assassinate Zuo Chongming, but took the Bafeng Tower to join you, do you think Zheng Guo's strength can save it?"
As soon as these words came out, Nan Sheng couldn't help but look embarrassed.
In the past, the Bafeng Tower was backed by the Wu Dynasty and had abundant reserve power. Naturally, no one dared to stroke the tiger's beard lightly, but now...
Nan Liuli's meaning is very simple. Even if the Bafeng Tower is handed over to Nan Sheng, Zheng Guo will not be able to protect it. Instead, it will become a target and besieged by all the heroes in the world.
"Go on."
Nan Sheng fluttered his sleeves and turned around, silently staring at the jade seal on the table.
"Bafenglou is for business."
Nan Liuli smiled bitterly: "If the Bafeng Tower falls to Zheng Guo, Wu Guo... any force, then it will have a label on it."
"Once the label is attached, do you think Bafenglou can still do business in various places? A pack of wolves will definitely wait for the opportunity to devour Bafenglou."
"Looking at the entire world, only Xiyun Mansion has the strength to protect the Eight Winds Tower, and only Zuo Chongming can do business with everyone in the world."
Nan Sheng narrowed his eyes and sarcastically said: "So, my aunt means that you are enduring the humiliation?"
"No."
Nan Liuli didn't take it seriously and continued: "I originally thought that was the case, but after careful consideration, I realized that I had fallen into a trap."
"What's the explanation?"
Nan Sheng's pupils shrank and he couldn't help but ask.
Nan Liuli smiled bitterly and sighed: "I failed to assassinate Zuo Chongming, but he didn't kill me, but proposed a deal."
"He wants to make Xiyun Mansion an ally of Bafeng Tower on the condition of the agency rights of a state and the production rights of people's livelihood commodities."
"Wait!"
Nan Sheng frowned and questioned: "Judging from what you just said, the only choice for Bafeng Tower is Zuo Chongming. It is impossible for him not to know this."
"Moreover, your life was in his hands at that time, so neither you nor Bafenglou had a choice."
"If this is the case, why would he agree to such generous terms? Is he so generous?"
Nan Liuli sighed: "Although I am the chief building owner, without the support of the imperial court, it is impossible to represent the entire Bafeng Building."
"If he uses force, coercion, etc. to force me to submit, trying to force Bafenglou to defect to Xiyun Mansion..."
This chapter is not finished yet, please click on the next page to continue reading the exciting content! "Then, the building owners from various places will definitely choose to cooperate with the local forces, and then the Eight Wind Building will fall apart and become independent."
Nan Sheng thought thoughtfully: "In other words, he is interested in the entire Bafeng Building, so he wants to convince you and the building owners everywhere."
The so-called agency rights and commodity production rights of a state are the conditions set by Zuo Chongming.
"That's right."
Nan Liuli opened her mouth and said with a sigh: "In addition, Zuo Chongming has another plan."
"He knows that Bafenglou is now a piece of fat, and everyone wants to take a bite."
"So, he seems to be an ally, constantly solving problems for Bafenglou."
"In fact, it is to show the world how powerful the weapons he wants to sell... are."
Nan Sheng's mouth twitched and he gritted his teeth and said, "He succeeded."
"Yes, he succeeded."
Nan Liuli glanced at him: "You, Nanyun, Nanchuan... everyone in the world has seen how powerful and domineering his weapons are."
"You can't copy it, but you want to get it. The only way is to buy it, so he wants to hold an exhibition."
Nan Sheng concealed the murderous intent in his eyes and murmured to himself: "One link after another, one after another..."
"Later, I discovered a problem."
Nan Liuli continued: "The most precious treasure of Bafeng Tower is actually the connections and connections all over the world..."
Nan Sheng's eyes revealed a look of surprise: "So, this is his plan?"
"He deliberately threw out an irresistible bait to make landlords from all over the country give up their local industries and gather in a certain state."
"At that time, he will be able to easily obtain the contacts and relationships accumulated by Bafeng Tower all over the world..."
Nan Liuli looked at him with complicated eyes: "Do you still remember what I just said, that I have fallen into a trap?"
"Of course I remember." Nan Sheng nodded hesitantly.
Nan Liuli said solemnly: "He once asked me a question, Nansheng, Nanyun, Nanchuan... who among the three princes will I choose to help."
Nan Sheng's pupils shrank and asked: "How did you answer?"
"I couldn't answer at the time."
Nan Liuli shook his head: "It wasn't until I reached a deal with him and thought about it that I discovered the mystery."
"If I don't make a deal with him, I can try to divide the Eight Wind Tower into three parts... one for each of you."
"But I understood it too late. I sold the Bafeng Tower and replaced it with a land in Yizhou. I can no longer divide it into three parts."
Somehow, when Nan Sheng heard this, he felt a little lucky in his heart: "...He has blocked your only choice."
Because Nan Liuli came to him, his purpose was self-evident.
"That's right."
Nan Liuli didn't know what he was thinking, so he said to himself: "Now that all the heroes have joined forces, the world is divided into three parts. No matter which prince I choose, his strength will skyrocket."
"This will stimulate other people to have a sense of crisis. Out of self-preservation, they will form alliances, join forces, and buy Zuo Chongming's things at any cost."
Nan Sheng's expression changed, and he said with hatred: "This will make the situation even more chaotic, damn thing..."
"Chaos is his goal."
Nan Liuli twitched the corner of his lips and said softly: "The foreshadowing has been laid since he first entered the capital and proposed to the late emperor the establishment of a heir apparent."
Nan Sheng glanced at her and asked directly: "Since my aunt has come to see me, has it been confirmed that the state is the Zheng Kingdom?"
Nan Liuli nodded and said: "As a descendant of the Nan family and carrying the blood of the Nan family, this is the only and last time I will help you."
"you……"
Nan Sheng opened his mouth, as if he wanted to say something.
"I'm just here to tell you."
Nan Liuli interrupted him: "Soon, the fleet from Xiyun Mansion will come to help Zheng Guo build factories and docks, and help you train workers..."
"The owners of Bafeng Tower scattered all over the country will also come one after another. They are all good businessmen and can bring a lot of help to the development of Zheng State."
Nan Sheng couldn't help but ask: "What about you, great-aunt?"