Starting from the city of Hangzhou, a great change sweeping across the south of the Yangtze River was brewing. The imperial court only needed a notice to plunge the entire Hangzhou into a wonderful atmosphere.
The originally solid master-slave relationship began to change. Many wealthy families looked at their subordinates and became suspicious.
And the countless backbones of wealthy families looked at their master with extremely ambiguous eyes.
Who doesn’t want to own their own property, especially the property they have worked hard for all their lives, to suddenly become their own? No one can resist this temptation.
These shopkeepers and stewards know best what the masters have done.
There is no way to deny who ordered the distribution of food to the rioters and who ordered the distribution of oil and salt to the rioters.
Now everyone is still patiently waiting to see what happens, because Han people, especially businessmen, don't like to be the first to stand out.
If the first person to eat the crab comes out and successfully eats the crab, everyone will follow suit.
At dusk, the dark sky has darkened early, and the grain shops on East Street will close early.
As usual, Wu Youqi, the shopkeeper, finished counting the accounts, called the boys together, checked to make sure they were correct, and then prepared to leave.
Notices were flying everywhere outside, but shopkeeper Wu didn't want to report his boss. Ever since his grandfather, his family had been running a grain store for the Gu family.
Although his life was not rich and powerful, he was still respectable. Old Wu had worked hard for so long, and he had no son. When he got old, who could use the huge store he earned by betraying his employer?
Besides, the Gu family's power is second to none in the south of the Yangtze River. If you offend the Gu family, what's the use of a small grain shop? You might be killed at any time.
Just as he was about to close the door, a pair of big hands pressed down on the door frame, and three gentlemen approached with a smile.
Their robes were a little strange, as if they were from the capital, and they were called the Duwei Mansion.
Old Wu nodded and bowed. What business people fear most is dealing with the government. The power in the hands of these people often makes them vicious and unreasonable.
"What do you think you are doing, three officers?"
"Shopkeeper Wu, we three brothers came here specifically to give you a fortune." When this man opened his mouth, he spoke with an authentic Kaifeng accent. The old shopkeeper was well-informed and knew it right away. Now he can be sure,
This is the gentleman from Bianliang, Tokyo.
Shopkeeper Wu's expression suddenly changed, and he stuttered in his tone: "Half of my little brother's body has been buried in the ground, but he only wishes for safety and no disaster, and does not dare to ask for any extravagant wealth. I have accepted the good intentions of several of you."
"It stands to reason that Shopkeeper Wu doesn't want it, and we shouldn't force others to make things difficult, but there is something different about us people. We are never unreasonable. Today you are obedient and rich and powerful come uninvited. If you insist on going against us, I'm afraid you will die.
It’s ugly...”
Shopkeeper Wu is worthy of being a businessman. After a brief thought, he blurted out: "Guys, calm down, I have thought about it. My boss is crazy to try to fight against the imperial court. Whoever dares to go against the imperial court, I, Wu Youqi, will be the first to refuse!"
The people on the left and right are just spilling this kind of blood, but they will definitely kill their relatives out of justice! It’s all for our Song Dynasty..."
"What a great shopkeeper Wu, don't worry, as long as we protect you, no one can touch you or your bad blood. Come here, here is a letter of dedication and a secret message. You can press your fingerprints and wait for us to come when needed.
I’ll just summon you and give you a personal certificate.”
After the three people left, shopkeeper Wu collapsed and sat down on the ground, beads of sweat rolling down his forehead.
After a long while, he stood up with difficulty and stroked the wall and wood of the grain store, when he suddenly felt a strange feeling.
At the same time, the same drama was happening everywhere in Hangzhou. The Imperial Guards from Beijing surrounded the mansions of several wealthy families, and no one was allowed to come or go at will.
The atmosphere in Jiangnan was so tense that it suddenly returned to what it was a few days ago. A storm was already half brewing.
At the same time, Li Chao of Jiaozhi ascended to Longcheng.
Gu Beihai was already so angry with Crown Prince Li Yanghuan that he could not imagine that Can Zizi would be so arrogant and arrogant that day. With how much help he had brought to him, as long as he sent troops, he could still seize the opportunity to command an army and compete with the Queen.
However, this dwarf was still resentful of him because he went to see the queen first. He has been making things difficult and sarcastic in every possible way, and nothing has been finalized yet.
Manager Zhao, who came with him, suddenly came up with an idea when he saw Gu Beihai so anxious, with a gloomy face, and frequently beating and scolding his followers.
"Second Master, should we... give him some belongings first?"
Gu Beihai was stunned when he heard this, and said in disbelief: "This is a national matter, and it can easily determine the situation of the world. He can't be so short-sighted, right?" After carefully thinking about what Li Yanghuan did, Gu Beihai's tone became hesitant:
"Is it really because of this?"
The more he thought about the possibility of an appointment, Gu Beihai really didn't know how to complain about this prince, and cursed: "This stupid thief! He still thinks of himself as his mother's prince, bah, he only deserves to be the dirt under my feet! Go and prepare a few cars
His wealth is piled high with gold, silver, and jewels. This stupid thief probably doesn’t know what he’s good at. Just look at his mansion and you’ll know that this is another hammer.”
After several carts of treasures were delivered, Li Yanghuan's attitude immediately changed. He immediately summoned Gu Beihai and quickly formulated a strategy to attack the Song Dynasty.
Although Gu Beihai looked down upon him, he also breathed a sigh of relief. This would help a lot.
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Dali, Yangyi City.
Fang Qifu came to report excitedly. It turned out that there had been internal strife in Cochin, and Queen Lanying was at an absolute disadvantage.
The breakthrough was found, and the next step was to send someone to contact him. Fang Qifu excitedly explained to Yang Lin.
Yang Lin looked at the beaming Fang Qifu and suddenly interrupted: "You mean...this Queen Lanying is the most beautiful woman in the Li Dynasty?"
Fang Qifu was stunned and said: "That's right, but that's not the point. Although she has conquered the country, her current power is outweighed by the crown prince Li Yanghuan. All we need to do is..."
"Still overwhelming the country? Lu Qian, please remember this for me."
Lu Qian smiled and said, "Young Zai, can you still forget this matter?"
"Perhaps, there is no shortage of beauties around me, so I may not forget this anytime. If you have a chance, you can just get her into my bed without having to tell me in advance."
"My subordinate understands."
Fang Qifu watched in astonishment as the two of them talked among themselves, speaking very shamelessly. He was stunned and forgot what he should say.
Yang Lin frowned and said, "Keep talking. Just a small episode made him confused. Tsk, tsk, that's too bad."
Lu Qian nodded and said, "It's a bit immature."
"Ah?...Oh, this, Queen Lanying, is the party we want to support. If the Li Dynasty Crown Prince fails to ascend the throne and there are no other princes of the right age in the Li Dynasty, the Li Dynasty will inevitably fall into civil strife." Fang Qifu continued.
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"Yes, let's do this. Send someone to Shenglong City to meet with Lan Ying."
After Yang Lin finished speaking, he sneered: "The small state of Zuoer established by a little rebel dared to name Shenglong City..."