Daqin Ghost Valley, makes you vertical and horizontal but not unified

Li Si replied angrily, and walked straight into the handsome tent.

"The envoy of Chu really said that?"

After some explanations, Cao Chao asked indifferently.

"Report to Your Majesty, there is a record to testify on this matter."

Li Si respectfully handed over a book of bamboo slips.

All diplomatic discussions will be recorded by officials, and this time is of course no exception.

After Cao Chao read it carefully, he turned to look at Wuming.

"How does the national teacher view this matter?"

"Delay strategy"

Wuming said indifferently: "Chu Guo must have a plan."

Upon hearing this, Cao Chao went straight to the side of the tent, where a map was hanging.

Seeing this, the other three also turned their gazes to the map.

A needle could be heard in the tent, and everyone fell into deep thought.

Leaning slightly, Cao Chao's eyes fell on a certain place on the map, and a sneer suddenly appeared on the corner of his mouth.

"This king of Chu, it seems that he is still determined!"

……

At night, in Chengdu and Zhangjiazhuang, all the masters gathered together.

They are all well-known tycoons in the city, and their properties involve almost all areas of people's livelihood in Bashu, and their households range from a few hundred to two or three thousand.

When these people unite, their strength cannot be underestimated.

Since the Han army entered Bashu, the nobles of Qin State were wiped out.

However, almost all the remaining fields were confiscated by the imperial court, and there were not many left for these local tyrants, which made them feel dissatisfied.

Coincidentally, this year, a large area of ​​Shu land is in short supply. These guys originally thought about annexing the people's land by raising grain prices and lending usury, but they never thought that they would be disturbed by the imperial court's opening of warehouses for relief.

With the continuous accumulation of grievances, all the dissatisfaction finally broke out, so they spontaneously connected together, planning to form a group to fight against the court.

"Do you really want to unite to raise food prices?"

"Nonsense, this is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. Only when those untouchables have no money to buy food, will they willingly sell the land to us at a low price."

"But now the government is opening warehouses for relief, even if we join forces to increase the price reduction in the city, it will not help.

"Those untouchables are hungry, so they run to the place where the porridge is given out."

"Hehe, I have already asked someone to inquire about it. Now the government's granaries in various places in the city do not have much food. If this momentum continues, the granaries will be bottomed out within seven days. At that time, I want to see if the imperial court still has enough food. What kind of relief should I take?"

"But I heard that Cao Chao, the king of Han, is very cruel, what if he gets angry and sends troops to deal with us?

"He dares!"

"My family has been operating here for a hundred years, and the branches and leaves are flourishing, with people all over Bashu.

"Then if Cao Chao dared to openly use force against us, wouldn't he be afraid that wealthy businessmen from all over the world would unite and betray him?"

"That's right, it's just an outsider. Without our support, I'm afraid he won't be able to stay in Bashu for a day. How can he dare to deal with us?"

"Not bad! Let's do it!"

A conspiracy was discussed in this way, and the masters were about to leave, but suddenly there was a loud voice outside the door.

A servant came rushing in.

"What happened?"

Patriarch Zhang saw the anxious expression on the servant's face and sensed that something was wrong.

"It's not good, the young master led people to surround Zhuangzi!"

"What, this rebellious son dares to be so presumptuous, what does he want to do?"

"Master, he...he said..."

Seeing the servants hesitating, Zhang Patriarch became anxious and shouted sharply: "Say it!"

"Master, he said that he wants you to give up the position of Patriarch, otherwise if he brings someone in, he will have unbearable things."

"what?!"

If Zhang Family Master was struck by lightning, the whole person was frightened and stupid.

He never thought that his useless eldest son would dare to do such a rebellious thing.

"The situation is critical, why don't I take someone out to talk about it later!"

A Patriarch of the Huang family suggested.

"Uh, Mr. Huang, your young master seems to have brought someone here."

"???"

"Not only that, but the sons of the masters present here are also the same."

As soon as this remark came out, all the Patriarchs present were petrified.

After a stick of incense, Zhangjiazhuang began to ignite raging flames.

Chapter 326 Qinyue and Widow Qing

The next day, in the palace of the King of Han, in a simple and elegant courtyard, two beauties sat facing each other.

"Qing'er, I have really suffered for you these years."

Qinyue touched the tears in the corner of her eyes, and looked at the opposite person with pity.

This woman is a member of her clan, although she has been out of Sanfu, but because the two families live close to each other, the two women have many contacts.

Qinyue was the closest to each other when she was a girl.

Later, I heard that within half a year after this best friend married into the wealthy Ba family in Sichuan Province at the age of 16, her husband and father-in-law passed away one after another, and within a year, even her mother-in-law passed away.

With no children around her, she runs Nuo Da's business by herself.

Just when everyone thought that the main line of the Ba family would decline and be gradually eroded by the branches and competitors, unexpectedly, this best friend single-handedly shouldered the burden.

Not only maintained the family's mercury, cinnabar and other mineral veins, but also developed some industries, and became a well-known wealthy businessman in Shu, who was given the nickname Widow Qing.

"Sister is not bitter!"

The widow shook Qiong's head lightly, Guazi's face showed the joy of seeing her relatives.

Although the two women are not strictly related, they are usually referred to as sisters.

The woman has a beautiful complexion, a tall and slender figure, a swallowtail-shaped bun, a Bu Yao on her head, and a plain white robe, shining brightly in the sunlight.

What is even more shocking is the outline of her face, which has a rare and clear three-dimensional effect for women in this era.

The cheekbones were supposed to be a little higher, but they set off her straight and powerful nose, which made people feel that she was a unique and shocking beauty, and also made people feel that she was an independent and strong-willed beauty.

The beautiful eyes are as clear as a clear spring, and a pair of beautiful eyebrows are slender and charming, slanting to the temples, which further set off the dark eyes and sparkle.

A classical beauty blows in the face, its allure and peculiarity are enough to fascinate any man

"If it wasn't for the prestige of brother-in-law Yue'er's family these years, it would be difficult for my sister to survive to this day."

The husband's family that Widow Qing mentioned did not refer to Cao Chao, but Shi's family.

After Qinyue listened, her beautiful eyes revealed a look of bewilderment.

The other party's words aroused her memories.

However, unexpectedly, Qinyue didn't feel much sadness, and even the appearance of her dead husband became blurred.

Seeing the appearance of her best friend, the widow Qing realized that she had said the wrong thing just now, and quickly tried to change the subject.

"Sister Yue'er, how are you doing these days?"

"Well, I'm having a good time."

"he……"

Being distracted by the question, Qinyue seemed to think of something embarrassing again, a blush rose on her delicate and lovely face.

The red lips moved slightly, and the voice was as thin as a mosquito.

"He's been great with me and the kids."

Widow Qing was slightly taken aback when she saw Qinyue showing the posture of a little girl.

Girlfriends have always been weak and bully, and Qin Qing had been worried that she would be bullied by other women after marrying into the Han Palace.

Now it seems that she is worrying too much.

Sister Yue'er's life in Hanwang's mansion should be pretty good.

This King of Han should be a considerate and humble gentleman.

Thinking of this, Widow Qing finally made up her mind and said:

"The younger sister came here this time because she has something to discuss with her elder sister."

"Qing'er just said it."

Qinyue has never been deep in the city, and she is still wondering what her sister wants to discuss with herself.

"It's like this, the younger sister is willing to donate half of her family's wealth to support the big man."

The widow pursed her lips, looked at her sister firmly with her eyes, and said in a deep voice.

"Ah? You are..."

Qinyue was taken aback by these words, and subconsciously wanted to refuse, but was stopped by Widow Qing.

"Sister Yue'er, listen to me first."

Stretching her plump breasts, the widow opened her red lips slightly, and began to speak Lang Lang:

"To be honest, there are many people and forces who have been eyeing me over the years, and all of them have great appetites. Over the years, my little sister has worked very hard to support me.