Chapter 33 The Whispers of the Crowd and the Opportunity

Li Xi was furious, "It's not once or twice that this bastard is provoking!" ”

Liu Futong soothed: "They tried every means to provoke us, just to let us show our flaws." The more this happens, the more we have to hold our breath! ”

"Brother Liu, I have already advised you, that Du Zundao is not a good person, but you have to say that he has talent and strategy, and take him in to join the Ming Sect. Now it's good that instead of remembering your kindness, he has taken us as a thorn in his side. ”

Liu Futong waved his hand to interrupt him, "I am now competing with him for this deputy sect leader, which is only an increase in internal friction, which is not conducive to the overall situation." What's more, I understand Du Zundao's talents, and he is in charge of the overall situation, I believe that great things can be done, what can I do if I am wronged? ”

"They are arrogant and domineering, how can they still look like people in the Ming Sect? Our brothers are already complaining, and in the long run, how can anyone want to follow us? ”

"It doesn't matter, as long as I can achieve great things, I can endure more humiliation. Now that Du Zundao and others are in full swing, we don't need to compete with them at this time, with Brother Han here, I believe he won't dare to go overboard. ”

"I listen to my eldest brother."

Liu Futong patted Li Xixi on the shoulder and said calmly: "Don't worry, I know it in my heart, you don't have to worry about me." ”

Sheng Wenyu didn't get a bargain and was not angry, he turned around and went back to Du Zundao to resume his life, and as soon as he entered the door, he saw that Han Shantong was also there, and hurriedly saluted respectfully.

Han Shantong nodded and continued to negotiate with Du Zundao.

"The Yuan court has already begun to change money."

Han Shantong's voice was low and powerful, and a short statement was mixed with several layers of meaning.

How could Du Zundao not understand what he meant, and said with a smile: "How easy is it to change money?" The people were already miserable, and after this chaos, even if they didn't want to rebel, they were forced to rebel by the Yuan Court! ”

Sheng Wenyu sat down quietly at the end of the seat, without interjecting, but he was shocked in his heart, could it be that he was ready to start something?

"If the matter of just changing money is not enough to worry about. But according to my letters in the court, I want to control the water in a big way. ”

"Water control? Hasn't he been dealing with the floods? ”

But this time, he seems to be ready to deal with the Yellow River once and for all. Most of the people in charge are Jia Lu, the water supervisor of Xingdu, who is dedicated and capable of being an official, and I am worried about ......"

Liu Futong, who suddenly entered the door, smiled heartily, interrupted Han Shantong's words, and said loudly: "Brother Han, don't worry too much, the Yuan Court is already at the end of the crossbow." ”

Du Zundao didn't care how he fought with him in private, but he didn't dare to make a mistake in front of Han Shantong, and when he saw Liu Futong coming, he got up and said politely: "The deputy sect leader is also here." ”

Liu Futong nodded with a smile on his face, "Brother Du doesn't have to be polite, sit down and talk." ”

The two behaved like brothers, but Li Xixi, who was following Liu Futong, did not rub sand in his eyes, his thick eyebrows were raised, and he glared at Sheng Wenyu, who was sitting, and said, "How can someone be so ignorant of etiquette!" ”

Sheng Wenyu was about to have a seizure, and the corner of his eyes swept Han Shantong's smiling gaze, and he immediately suppressed his anger and got up to salute.

Liu Futong ignored him, walked straight to Han Shantong's side and said, "Brother Han has an idea, just say it, Futong should serve himself." ”

Han Shantong was pleased: "It's so good. ”

After everyone sat down, Liu Futong took the lead and said: "This time the means of getting rid of it have been exhausted, changing money is already a big deal, and you want to vigorously control the water, are you not afraid of self-destruction?" ”

Du Zundao shook his head, "Don't underestimate this detachment, after he regained his appearance, the atmosphere of the Yuan Court immediately took on a new look, and the people in many places already called him a 'virtuous minister'." ”

Han Shantong also agreed with what Du Zundao said, nodded and said: "This detachment is really not easy to deal with, but the Yuan Court has no backup at this time, as long as they can't help them recover the decline in the two matters of changing money and controlling water, our opportunity has come." ”

Sheng Wenyu leaned over and asked, "What does the sect leader mean ......?"

Han Shantong looked at the few people in the seat, and said with a serious face: "As far as I can see, we should make use of these two things, and I summoned you here to ask if there is a good idea?" ”

"Control the water!"

"Money!"

Liu Futong and Du Zundao thought for a moment, and suddenly had an idea at the same time.

The two were attracted by each other's voices, and between their eyes, Du Zundao took a step forward and smiled: "Brother Liu, you speak first." ”

Liu Futong was also not polite, and said loudly: "Now that the Yuan Court is worried about internal and external troubles, and we are too busy to take care of ourselves, we might as well take this opportunity to hold high the banner of righteousness!" ”

Sheng Wenyu frowned and said, "But what does this have to do with water control?" ”

Liu Futong raised the corners of his mouth and said slowly: "The reason why we haven't done anything until now is not just to wait for the opportunity and wait for a logical reason?" The purpose of decoupling and controlling water is to stabilize people's minds, so what if we let it backfire? ”

Li Xixi listened anxiously, "Brother Liu, don't sell it, tell me your good ideas!" ”

Han Shantong also laughed, "Master Li, don't worry, let your brother Liu speak slowly." ”

Liu Futong and Han Shantong looked at each other and smiled, explaining: "Before the start of construction, we will arrange for the brothers in the sect to bury a stone man in the river, and engrave the words 'one eye of the stone man, instigating the Yellow River to rebel in the world' on the back. ”

Li Xixi laughed and said, "Brother Liu is a good plan! In this way, it not only broke their tricks, but also added a reason for the incident! ”

There is another person sitting at the bottom, named Luo Wensu, who is upright and has never participated in the dispute between Liu and Du, and at this moment he listened to Liu Futong's strategy and interjected: "The deputy sect leader's strategy is very good, but I am worried about ......"

Han Shantong knew Luo Wensu very well, and knew that he was a person who was dedicated to the sake of the people, so he helped Liu Futong explain: "Wensu doesn't have to worry, since Totoku and others have figured out the importance of controlling the Yellow River, they will cure the flood at all costs, as long as we don't interfere with the flooded area after the incident, it will naturally not affect them to help the people control the water." ”

Luo Wensu was worried that Han Shantong and others would increase the burden on the people in order to cause trouble, so he breathed a sigh of relief after listening to the explanation and stopped talking.

Han Shantong noticed that the straw sandals on Luo Wensu's feet were already showing their toes, and said softly: "Wensu, when you come to my house after the discussion, your sister-in-law sewed me an extra pair of cloth shoes last time, I can't use them for the time being, you take them back and wear them." ”

Luo Wensu was stupid and didn't know how to thank people, so he could only nod his head and let the tears roll in his eyes.

Seeing this, Du Zundao smiled and took the opportunity to show his loyalty: "The sect leader treats me like a brother, and we dare not die?" ”

Han Shantong didn't say much on this issue, and looked at Liu Fudao: "What Futong said is a good plan, I will tell Lin Er to do it in person later!" ”

Sheng Wenyu saw that Liu Futong and Li Xixi were angry, and he was jealous in his heart, so he suggested: "Doesn't Lord Du Duo still have a plan?" ”

Li Xixi couldn't help but roll her eyes as she listened to his feminine voice. When Han Shantong heard this, he stretched out his hand and gestured, "I don't know what Master Du Duo's plan is for changing money?" ”

Du Zundao cleared his throat and said calmly: "The fact that the Yuan court dared to start changing money so vigorously shows that the financial situation of the Yuan family is now beyond its means. But as we all know, since the establishment of the Yuan Dynasty, the nobles of Mongolia and Semu have become the richest people. Now counterfeit banknotes are everywhere, and the Yuan court is using Tongbao and paper money together, and prices will inevitably rise at that time. ”

Li Xixi was confused when he heard this, and couldn't help but interject: "What does the rise in prices have to do with us? ”

"After listening to me, Master Li Helm can understand the meaning."

Li Xixi pursed his lips, leaned his elbow on the arm of the chair to support his chin, and said in his heart, I want to hear what tricks you can say? .

Seeing that he was quiet, Du Zundao continued: "Judging from my understanding of the Yuan court, no matter how capable he is, he is still a Mongolian nobleman, and he will not and cannot weaken the power of the Mongolian nobles to curry favor with the Han Chinese. This also means that regardless of whether the form and method of the so-called 'banknote' are correct or not, the Han people, who are regarded as livestock by the Mongolian people, must be the one who suffers! ”

After hearing this, everyone realized the complexity of the matter of changing money, Luo Wensu also frowned, and asked urgently: "The price is getting more and more expensive, but the money in the hands of the people will not increase, so isn't it even more unsatisfying?" ”

Du Zundao smiled evilly, "If the deputy sect leader's strategy is the cause of our trouble, then this money change is the grave they dug for themselves with their own hands!" ”

Sheng Wenyu patted his thigh, opened his eyes wide, and said: "So, if we immediately stock up on grain now, and then sell grain to the people after the price rises, how can the people not follow my Mingjiao?" Lord Du Helm is really a clever plan! ”

Liu Futong frowned, and said in a deep voice: "Although it is a good strategy, it is also a poisonous plan, if we use the power of the whole sect to buy grain, it will inevitably accelerate the rise of prices, and then the Yuan Court will naturally be powerless to return to the sky, but it will also make more people fall into famine!" After that, he turned his head to look at Han Shantong, "Brother Han, this plan must not be used!" ”

Luo Wensu didn't speak, but it could already be seen from his solemn expression that he was also very dissatisfied with this plan.

Li Xixi stood up directly, spat and said, "I'm bah! I still think that you can come up with any good plan, it turns out that you want our Mingjiao brothers to do things that hurt nature and reason, what are your intentions? ”

Du Zundao was accused by the two of them in turn, Rao is mind is outstanding, his face was also gloomy at this time, and he said coldly: "I'm all for everyone's good, who knew that you were so wolf-hearted!" ”

Sheng Wenyu echoed: "Big fool, if you can think of a better plan, you can say it, what kind of good person is here?" ”

Li Xixi was pointed at his nose, and he was suddenly furious, and he was about to explode, only to hear a "bang", Han Shantong slammed the stool under his seat to the ground.

"Shut up!"

When everyone saw that Han Shantong was angry, they all sat down and didn't dare to make any more trouble.

Han Shantong saw that the scene was stable, and said in a deep voice: "This matter will be discussed again, Futong and Zundao will stay, and the rest will go out first." ”