Shen Tuyi's expression gradually calmed down, and he returned to his original hardness. Ming Yi was slightly worried in his heart, could it be that he was not satisfied with the equal sharing of profits she proposed? Isn't that too greedy?

Xia Huanfeng glanced at her and signaled to be calm.

Shen Tu finally opened his mouth again: "The more money, the better, and the Feng Gang Master's move is really the icing on the cake for the Shentu family." However, I believe that this densely populated Central Plains place, it is logical to be able to sell illicit salt here, and the benefits to the Shangguan gang are innumerable. You and I are very happy about this, and of course we are very much in favor of it, and we will do our best to arrange it so that the other salt sellers will make way. ”

There is nothing wrong with this, but Mingyi always sounds a little inappropriate, and after thinking about it carefully, it is impossible for these places to be entered without illicit salt dealers for so many years, as long as they reach this ground, they must pay tribute to the Shentu family, which is an unwritten rule. Therefore, the Shentu family drove away the original smuggler salt dealers and kept the salt dealers of the Shangguan gang, although they took fifty percent of the profits, they also lost part of the profits, which is what Shentu wanted to express.

There is more meaning, the Shentu family is not worried about money now. Your suggestion is just icing on the cake, and it doesn't have much impact, and the Shangguan family will also make a fortune in this matter, so it's just a mutual benefit in the matter of private salt, and there is not much cooperation.

Of course, Ming Yi would not let Brother Shentu take his suggestion so insignificant, and explained: "I have lived in Chang'an with Phantom Feng for a long time, and some things may be seen more clearly than the two gang leaders. In the past few years, the three gangs have risen rapidly, what is the reason for this? In the final analysis, it is the weak court that controls the government, and the powerful ministers of the family compete to deploy and form gangs. Cui's was able to win the three major towns of Yizhou, Hangzhou, and Luoyang, and thus supported the three major gangs. Now, on the one hand, the three major gangs have grown to another stage, and the local officials are no longer able to further support the development of the gangs, and on the other hand, there are frequent wars, disasters and famines, and people's livelihood is withering, and everyone's life is not easy. ”

Shen Tuyi also had to admit: "It's true that the world is not good now, and for any gang, it is simply a fool's dream to go further." ”

Mingyi continued: "An even bigger crisis is yet to come. It has been two years since the Holy Lord succeeded to the throne, and in the past two years, he has gradually weakened the power of the eunuchs, and he is also arranging his own ministers in the court, such as Wei Ao and Linghu, all of whom he has single-handedly. The Choi clan's power in the court is getting weaker and weaker, and they often rise and fall, such as the appointment of the new Kyung Zhao Yin. If it is still Lord Cui, how can it happen that the two gangs are now unable to gain a foothold in Chang'an? In order to completely weaken the Cui clan, the saint will definitely focus on reducing the power of the major gangs, and will gradually start with the appointment of officials in the three places, and at that time, I am afraid that the underground casinos, money houses and brothels of the Shentu gang in various places will be greatly affected. ”

Shen Tu grinned again: "Feng Gang Master is too much to underestimate our Shen Tu family. Now in Luoyang and Bianzhou, who is the official is probably not only the court has the final say, but also depends on whether our Shentu family lets him be the official. ”

Xia Huanfeng's voice was soft, but what he said was bloody: "Mingyi, I'm afraid you haven't seen the methods of the two Shentu brothers, no matter which adult arrives in office, if you don't take the Shentu family in your eyes, I'm afraid that when you go home that night, all you see are the flowers, birds, fish and insects in the family." The next day, before arriving at the Shentu family's worship dock, the yamen would kneel up and down and beg this lord not to drag them down, and it means that if you don't bow your head, we will behead you and dedicate it to the Shentu gang leader. ”

Shen Tuyi scolded him with a smile: "Don't say so scary, we all convince people with virtue." ”

When Ming Yi heard this, she thought of Lei Laohu, but she couldn't laugh, she had to think about what words to use to deal with: "Of course I believe in the methods of the Shentu family, and I also believe in the vigorous and resolute actions of the two helpers, but the helpers should not underestimate the courage of today's saints." Looking at Wei Ao's series of actions, you can know that it is not so easy to deal with today's imperial court. Not to mention how much trouble it will bring to the Shentu family, it is certain that it will not be as convenient as before. ”

Shen Tu smacked his lips again: "What does Gang Master Feng mean?" ”

Ming Yi said with a smile: "From ancient times to the present, no matter how tough the imperial court is and how clear the local officials are, only the private salt business cannot be stopped. People can not gamble, borrow debts, and ask for flowers, but they must not eat salt. The more wars and famines, internal and external troubles, the heavier the salt tax of the imperial court, and the higher the demand for private salt. Therefore, the leader of the Shentu gang must not underestimate this private salt business, it is not just the icing on the cake, if it comes to an extraordinary period, maybe it is really a charcoal in the snow? ”

Shen Tu's eyes widened, looking straight into Mingyi's eyes, Mingyi held back his fear, greeted him with a smile, and forgave him for not finding anything wrong.

Xia Huanfeng poured tea for everyone and said: "Autumn is easy to dry, it's good to drink more chrysanthemum nectar tea." It was a great joy for all. Brother Shentu, don't blame me for protecting our gang leader, although the Feng gang leader is a woman, she is naturally not as old as her brothers in the affairs of the rivers and lakes, but for all kinds of estimates of officialdom and shopping malls, I am afraid that I am far above me. ”

Shen Tu brought the tea to Shen Tu again, and said with a smile: "Phantom Feng's vision will not be wrong. I see that the Feng gang leader is really not comparable to ordinary women. ”

The atmosphere was a little relieved, and Ming Yi knew that the Shentu brothers didn't say anything, and they had already recognized the importance of private salt to the Shentu family in their hearts. It's time to take it a step further.

Mingyi put down the teacup and said, "I still have something to ask for, if the Shentu gang leader is willing to agree, I still have a bigger brocade flower to offer with both hands." ”

Shen Tu opened his mouth: "But it doesn't hurt to say it." ”

Ming Yi cleared his throat and said, "I hope that the Shentu family can settle in Yangzhou and protect the major shops of my Shangguan gang in Yangzhou, not to be harassed, and not to be watched by other gangs." ”

Shen Tu was puzzled again: "Yangzhou is the place of the Shangguan gang, and they are very familiar with it from top to bottom. For many years, it has always been held firm, and no one dares to deceive. If you say that you will give assistance when you need it, this is what you should do as a brother gang, but if you want my Shentu family to settle in Yangzhou and take care of it, I don't understand it very well. Is there such a need, isn't the Feng gang master afraid that we will be anti-customer-oriented? ”

Ming Yi smiled: "Since I have this request, of course I am sure that the Shentu family will not lose a big one because of a small one." What is that little business in Yangzhou? It's just that for the Shangguan gang, it is the foundation, and there are feelings. And the reason why we need the full help of the two gang leaders is because our Shangguan gang will be stationed in Chang'an. ”

As soon as these words came out, the teacup in the hands of the Shentu brothers fell, and there was a sound. Look at each other.