"Everyone, the purpose of calling you here today is very simple."
"In three days, I will meet with the Daimyo for the second time to discuss some matters related to financial allocation."
After speaking these two opening sentences loudly, Lei Luo paused for a moment and scanned the faces of the dozens of people present one by one, carefully observing the faces of these big businessmen who were either middle-aged or older.
expression.
Among these people, there is Maeda Takashi, a big real estate developer in the Land of Fire, who once had a relationship with Lei Luo;
Ikki Kawakawa, the former head of the Industrial Department of Kawanoguni, and later the owner of a large factory who settled in Konoha Industrial Park at the invitation of Lei Luo;
There is Daiki Iguchi, a mineral merchant from the Kingdom of Thunder who is responsible for importing uranium ore to Konoha due to Konoha's alliance with Kumogakure;
In addition to the acquaintances mentioned above, there are also some whose businesses are spread throughout the Fire Country, and their tentacles are gradually involving big capitalists from all walks of life, or big businessmen in the transportation industry who come from small countries but are very powerful.
Because the business support process of the First Five-Year Plan was well implemented, these big businessmen were willing to go to Konoha and established a very good cooperative relationship with Konoha.
After all, a market share of more than 100,000 people is no joke.
The fifteen big businessmen present were, to a certain extent, the main contributors to Konoha's rapid development to what it is today.
And their existence is also the most fundamental driving force for the village to initially complete the reconstruction work only half a year after the May 26th Incident.
For Lei Luo, they are both collaborators and investors. Today, Lei Luo is even more closely integrated with them, working together for the further development and growth of Konoha and for everyone to earn more money together.
struggle.
In short, it is an interest group that does not involve much cooperation at the level of force.
At this time, after Lei Luo's two opening remarks, the businessmen looked at each other unconsciously, as if there were invisible messages intersecting in their eyes. It didn't take long for Maeda Takashi, the most powerful among them, to
He spoke:
"Lord Hokage, I suggest you not to have high expectations regarding the financial allocation of the Daimyo. After all, due to the incident in the second village, the relationship between you two has really deteriorated to the extreme."
"Of course, in view of my friendship with you, Hokage-sama, Maeda Takashi, so I and all the real estate companies under my name are willing to take out a long-term loan of no less than five liang to invest in Konoha, in order to allow the village to survive this crisis smoothly.
In this crisis, we will do our best.”
When he said these words, Maeda Takashi looked at Lei Luo, with a little helplessness in the comfort, as if he really felt sorry for the predicament Konoha was facing. The other businessmen didn't know what they were hiding, and they also spoke out.
He agreed, one said he would take 50 million and the other said he would take 100 million, seemingly sincerely persuading Lei Luo.
Knowing that these businessmen were testing him, and their motive was nothing more than to control more assets of Konoha, and then influence the village's policies, so as to control the village from the side, Lei Luo sneered in his heart, and put on a sad expression on the surface.
Seemingly, he did not answer the businessmen's questions, but sighed softly:
"The second village is related to Sunagakure's strategy and the strategy of the Kingdom of Wind. It has to be built. It's a pity that I only think about the Kingdom of Fire. In the end, the master of the Kingdom of Fire can't understand me."
Hearing Lei Luo's emotional complaints, the rich old man Kawa Ikki on the side cursed "shameless" in his heart, but pretended to be frowning on the surface, and whispered to Lei Luo: "Hokage-sama, now you
We have a stalemate with the Daimyo, so we should quickly think of a solution."
"Old man, as well as all the friends here are willing to help you. As long as you nod slightly, we can provide it for you if the Fire Nation daimyo doesn't want to give it to you. Won't the problem be solved?"
Hearing that these guys were still trying to persuade him to accept the loan, Lei Luo couldn't help but feel a little impatient. He didn't want the capital forces to fully invade and then fully penetrate into Konoha, so he forced out a smile and responded.
road:
"Everyone, I accept your kindness, Lei Luo, but Konoha's plate is so big, and bringing in too much external funds is not a good thing for the village as a whole, so my eyes are still more inclined to focus on the daimyo.
"
Daiki Iguchi, a mineral merchant from the Land of Thunder, felt a move after hearing this. He did not think Lei Luo was a stupid person, and the relationship between Naruto and the daimyo is now known to everyone with some status, so it is impossible for Naruto not to understand.
, continuing to tie Konoha to the daimyo is tantamount to self-destruction.
But the Hokage just rejected them, a group of capitalists, and a group of financial backers who came to their door: Konoha's plate is too small? What's the reason for this?
So, what is Lei Luo’s purpose?
There were many people who wanted to go with Jingguchi Dagui. The businessmen stopped their persuasive words and stared at Lei Luo, waiting for the latter's answer. The scene became quiet for a while.
The voice of persuasion stopped coming from his ears. Lei Luo let out a long breath and raised his eyes to scan the crowd. He saw that they were all looking at him with solemn expressions. Apparently he had noticed something, so he pondered for a moment.
, intending to formally state his purpose.
After such a warm-up before, now is the time.
"Everyone, the Daimyo of the Country of Fire is short-sighted and only cares about immediate interests while ignoring the overall situation. Such people are no longer worthy of continuing to rule the Country of Fire. Therefore, I intend to form a new government to replace the Daimyo, with all of you present as the core leadership team. Everyone.
Let’s work together to lead the Fire Nation to prosperity!”
At this moment, Lei Luo's loud words resounded in everyone's ears like a thunderbolt from the blue. Even though everyone present was a big shot with a net worth of over 100 million, and they were well-informed and had extraordinary vision, they all fell into a state of sluggishness.
What did the Hokage just say? Establish a new government? Rule the Fire Nation? Is this an attempt to attack the Daimyo? This, this, this...
Isn't this a bit too...
"Hokage-sama, think twice before you act." The first one to react was the old man Kawa Ikki. He stood up with a cry, staggered two steps and then grabbed the edge of the table, barely steadying his body and looking anxious.
He advised Lei Luo:
"Since the Warring States Period to the present, the Daimyo family has ruled the Fire Country for hundreds of years. Their righteousness, ideals, and people's hearts are all unshakable. If you want to harm the Daimyo, let's not talk about how foreign countries will respond. Just say that we are Fire
Among the millions of ordinary people in this country, no one will support you!"
"Yes, Hokage-sama, please don't be impulsive!"
After Kawa Yihui finished speaking, echoes rang out one after another. Most of the people's faces were full of fear. Obviously, they were not willing to see Lei Luo use force against the Daimyo. No matter how tempting the benefits Lei Luo offered were,
Can't impress them.
Only a few people, like Maeda Takashi and Iguchi Daiki, did not join in the atmosphere and admonish Lei Luo. They just sat quietly on their chairs and looked at Lei Luo thoughtfully.