"Since everyone agrees to this method, let's go our separate ways! Ladies and gentlemen, Zhao has taken his leave first! The head of the Zhao family said that, bowed to everyone, and left without looking back. Pen @ fun @ pavilion wWw. ｂｉｑUｇE。 ｉｎｆｏ

As soon as the head of the Zhao family left, the salt merchants belonging to the Huaibei faction also left, and in the blink of an eye, there were a few people from the Huainan family led by Wang, Wu, and Li in the hall. Everyone looked at each other, and they all seemed to see helplessness in each other's eyes. For a long time, with the departure of the Zhao family master and others, the atmosphere in the lobby became a little delicate, everyone was silent and no one wanted to speak, and there was a gloomy atmosphere in the lobby.

I don't know how long it took for the old man of the Wang family to sigh and say, "Let's go, it's not a heart, even if it is forced, it will not have the slightest effect." Since they don't want to help, let's do it ourselves. No one in this world will have to live the same life! ”

"The old man is right!" The head of the Wu family also sighed and said, "The matter has come to this point, we have to do it ourselves." Now the local prefects and county governors are no longer willing to help us fight lightning because of Zhang Yixian's suppression. Even if they wanted to, they would be powerless. So Wu suggested that we start from the top, the imperial court, Lu Weiqi, as long as it can work, we have to give it a try. What do you think? ”

"Hmm!" Old Man Wang nodded approvingly and said, "Now it seems that there is only this way, and there is no problem with the imperial court." The old man heard that the bigwigs in the capital also seemed to be very dissatisfied with that Liu Fan, but because of His Majesty's favor and trust, and because he had been far away from the capital and was low-key, it was not harmful to everyone, so no one wanted to touch this mold. But now it's different, Liu Fan came to Jiangnan with malice for the sake of interests, and he has already entered the game. Just by relying on his blatant trafficking in illicit salt, he can be at a loss for words and unable to get out. As long as we grasp this point, we may not have a chance to kill him! ”

"That's right!" The head of the Wu family's eyes lit up, and then added, "In addition to this, Lu Weiqi's side can also take advantage of it." After what happened last time, Lu Weiqi already hated Liu Fan very much, and we only need to take advantage of the situation to let Lu Weiqi do his best to help. In this way, even if he can't cause any substantial harm to Liu Fan's family, he can still find some trouble, so that he has no skills and no time to take care of him. ”

"Good! Just do what the head of the Wu family says! Old Man Wang slapped his thigh and said with admiration: "Xiao Wu, although you are a little impatient, you are still very reliable at the critical moment." That's a good idea, so you'll have to do it. Lu Weiqi's relationship with you is okay, and if you come forward, you will definitely get twice the result with half the effort. And that's what Lu Weiqi wants to do, isn't it? ”

"Yes, yes, yes! We're helping him too! Otherwise, how could he alone take revenge on such a big revenge! The old man is right! The two looked at each other, and they both saw a deep smile in each other's eyes.

Li Xiang glanced at the two old foxes with a headache, and said helplessly, "Both, your method is indeed good, but you also have to pay attention to proportion!" That Liu Fan is no more than ordinary people, he has thousands of troops in his hands, if he really provokes him, what if people kill him with a knife? ”

"The soldiers are coming to block the water and cover the earth, what are you afraid of?" The head of the Wu family glared at Li Xiang with disdain and said, "How can you say that Liu Fan is also a military general of the imperial court, even if you borrow his courage, he will not dare to raise troops to attack at the risk of the world's disapproval." If he really had this idea, he wouldn't be fighting us in this way now! ”

Li Xiang shook his head and said, "That's right! But we also have to guard against it! In the past two years, have there been fewer rebellions by military generals? From Kong Youde and other Liaodong generals in the north, to the rogues in the Central Plains, there seems to be no shortage of generals, whether they are generals or small soldiers. Now that the world is chaotic and people's hearts are not ancient, who dares to guarantee that Liu Fan will not pull the flag and rebel in this case? Look at what he does, there is a little bit of loyalty and patriotism, and he is a warlord! ”

Old Man Wang was silent for a while when he heard this, and then said with a little worry, "Li Xiang is right, porcelain can't touch the clay pot, don't be afraid of 10,000, just in case." Let's be careful, try not to do those inferior things, fight in a dignified manner, is he a military general still afraid that we will fight with him? ”

"Alas! I didn't dare to really fight, and I was afraid that I would hurt others with my hands lightly. This feeling is so embarrassing! I think it's better to shake hands with others like Zhao Yan did! The head of the Wu family let out a long sigh, his voice full of unwillingness and loneliness.

"What nonsense!" Old Man Wang shouted angrily, hating iron and steel, and said, "I just praised you for being smart, why are you confused now?" Is this a question of whether we want to fight or not? If we don't fight with Liu Fan, can this matter be said in the past? When those people complain, will you go and appease them yourself? ”

When the head of the Wu family heard this, he suddenly didn't dare to say anything, he also knew in his heart who those people were, one side was the middle and lower class small salt merchants whose interests were damaged, and the other side was the backer behind them. Neither of these two parties is easy to mess with, compared to them, the head of the Wu family would rather take the risk of breaking his wrists with Liu Fan than offend these people.

Old Man Wang shook his head helplessly, ignoring the Wu family, but said to the people around him, "Did you understand what the old man said just now?" Either way, we have to work out this attitude, and let everyone know about it, even if it fails. In the future, the responsibility will not be attributed to us, and we can't let those with bad intentions seize the handle, otherwise you and my net worth will be in danger! ”

After a pause, the old man continued: "Don't say much, what to do, I think you also have a plan in your heart." In the past few days, everyone has mobilized all the forces at hand to fight with Liu Fan, this is our last chance. Whether it's a win or a defeat depends on it! Do you get it? ”

"Got it!" No matter what they think in their hearts, everyone here knows that Old Man Wang's statement is the most correct, and it is also what they must do. Although they are big salt merchants, the top meat eaters of the Lianghuai Salt Merchant Group, they must also assume corresponding responsibilities at critical moments.

At this point, everyone knew that it was time to leave. This meeting was undoubtedly a failure for everyone, but even if they had to face Liu Fan independently, they had to hold on, and they had to find a way to fight back, and they had to let Liu Fan understand their strength. In this way, you can save your own position, and even your life.