Hengdao Sixteen Kingdoms

Chapter 773 Pressure

Rumors spread throughout Kuaiji about Lin Yi's wealth.

Surrounded by the sea on three sides, it is warm as spring all year round. You don't even need to farm. The fish in the sea, the beasts in the forest, and the fruits on the trees can easily feed a family.

"The imperial court has said that as long as everyone is willing to go, everyone can be treated as a noble and let the local natives serve us!" A man who looked like a businessman shouted vigorously in the busy market, attracting many people to stop.

Although the land of Wuhui has always been fertile, most of the land is in the hands of wealthy families.

Even the mountains, forests, rivers and lakes are all the private property of wealthy families.

Even if you want to catch a few fish in Taihu Lake, you still have to pay money to the rich.

The luxurious life in Linyi is naturally very touching, and everyone wants to live a better life.

"Hey, the natives are waiting for us, so what are we going to do? They won't wait for us for no reason."

The speaker was a stout middle-aged man in his forties, with scars on his face indicating his past experiences.

"Let's go, just hold the knife."

As long as Wang Meng is willing, he can cross the Yangtze River at any time, drive straight in, and sweep across the Three Wus.

Merchants and storytellers were everywhere.

In the past, there was the natural moat of the Yangtze River as a basis, but now the largest naval force in the entire Jiangdong is stationed in Guangling.

The reason why China has occupied the most fertile plains in the east for thousands of years is definitely not the result of charity from others.

"Afraid of a bird!" The scarred man yelled.

Others also followed the crowd and became angry.

The merchant continued: "Do you know what the Linyi people did in the south? They robbed our land and killed our people. The prefect Xiahou Lan was tortured and sacrificed to their ancestors. This was even more cruel than the Hu people. Your Majesty said, Wu Hui has many heroes since ancient times, and eight thousand of his disciples dared to follow King Chu to conquer the world. Why, now even a single Lin Yi is afraid?"

The atmosphere among the people has been rising for a long time. The reason why there is no movement is because the powerful people have not moved.

"Nonsense, how can this be robbery? We are Chinese, not barbarians. We go to their territory to promote benevolence, justice and morality, and turn them from beasts into people who know etiquette, justice and shame. Is this robbery? This is merit!" The merchant's voice became louder and louder.

"I have said it before. To obey the imperial court is to seek the skin of a tiger!" Zhou Zhi did not trust the imperial court from the beginning.

Scenes like this are happening frequently all over Jiangdong.

The people present burst into laughter.

Naturally, the Gu family strongly supported the imperial court.

The butt determines the head, and each family has its own interests, so it is destined that the powerful Wu Hui will not be united.

At this moment, all the powerful people in Wu Hui were in panic, for no other reason than the evil god King Meng personally led an army of 20,000 to garrison in Guangling, which was like a sharp long sword hanging over everyone's heads.

"Hey, aren't you going to rob?" Someone in the crowd immediately became restless, but there was a glint in their eyes.

"The imperial court is crossing the river and demolishing the bridge. We put down the rebellion in the two states of Guangning and went south to fight the Linyi people in bloody battles, but the imperial court stabbed us in the back!" Yu Qi looked indignant.

"You can't say that. His Majesty ordered us to go south to attack Linyi. It is also a kindness to ignore hereditary inheritance." Gu Gongzhi looked embarrassed. His younger brother Gu Kaizhi was a regular servant of Sanqi in the court. He was highly regarded by the emperor and had a bright future. Unlimited.

Others from the He family, Zhu family, and Shen family also served as officials and generals in the imperial court without saying a word.

Zhou Zhi glanced sideways at everyone, "Lin Yi is not that easy to fight. If you are not careful, you will lose all your money. The court is trying to drive away the tiger and devour the wolf."

Gu Gongzhi said: "Didn't the imperial court say that the navy will also go out? General Deng Xia led 10,000 elite troops to go south together. Attacked by both sea and land, Lin Yi will definitely destroy the country. If he disobeys the edict and stays in Wuhui, Wang Lingjun... who is it? , I believe you all know it.”

When Wang Meng was mentioned, someone's whole body trembled. This Shangshu Ling is notorious all over the world. He kills powerful people like pigs and dogs. He is completely unworthy of a human being.

So the question now is very simple, whether to face Wang Meng's butcher's knife, or go south and risk your life with the savages.

If you fight against the savages, you have at least a 60% chance of winning.

If you stay in Wuhui, you will only have a narrow escape.

Wang Meng was not just a minister. Both Yan and Di Qin fell under his sword. His military strategy was the best in the world and was on par with the emperor.

"What do you mean?" Zhou Zhi sighed inwardly. His arms couldn't twist his thighs. The reason is that simple.

Everyone looks at me and I look at you.

Yu Qi gritted his teeth and said: "We have lived in Wuhui for generations, and our ancestors were born and raised here for generations!"

Everyone's emotions were aroused. It was not easy for several major surnames to develop to this point.

Zhou Zhi picked up a cup of tea and gently blew away the foam. His brows were deeply furrowed. It is human nature that it is difficult to leave his homeland.

Unexpectedly, Yu Qi changed the topic and said, "But if you can inherit the hereditary throne in the south, you will be worthy of your ancestors. Instead of being vigilant all day long, it is better to go to the south and stay away from the land of right and wrong!"

With a pop, Zhou Zhi spit out all the tea he had just drank.

He was the first to object, and he was also the first to turn back...

"Hereditary, hereditary, and hereditary, this is the fiefdom given to us by Daliang!" Yu Qi's eyes flashed.

As long as there is a fiefdom, why should we be afraid of the wild land?

The State of Qin used to herd horses in Longyou for the Emperor of Zhou. Wasn't the land of Wuhui also a barbaric land hundreds of years ago?

"Brother Shi is very thoughtful. We have soldiers and food, we can also purchase military equipment from the imperial court, and we have the assistance of the imperial army. Such a good thing has never happened before!" Gu Gongzhi said excitedly.

When they went to the southern soil, the sky was high and the emperor was far away. They were just like the emperors of the earth, and they could do whatever they wanted.

"Is this what you mean?" Zhou Zhi looked at the crowd.

"If we stay in Jiangdong, the imperial court will take action against us sooner or later. This is the general trend. It's better to go south and have a try!"

"The southern land has the advantage of mountains, seas and forests. The last time we failed, it was because we did not try our best. Now that we have the support of the imperial court, we can give it a try."

"Yes, there is no telling whether we will be able to establish a vassal state in two hundred years! Didn't the imperial court say that whoever destroys a country will be granted the title of Duke?"

As soon as these words came out, everyone's eyes looked like evil wolves.

A feudal county is basically equivalent to a country.

What Jiangdong's powerful men lack most is political interests, otherwise they would not have backed Sima Rui and Director Wang back then.

There are huge interests ahead and huge pressure behind them. Smart people know how to choose.

"Good! I, the hero of Wu Hui, believe in Daliang this time and go south to start a business!" Zhou Zhi shouted. He also knew in his heart that Wu Hui couldn't defeat the entire Daliang with just one corner of the country. Instead of doing this, he might as well take advantage of this opportunity. At the outlet of the wind, go south and create a world.

"Go south and destroy Linyi!" The powerful men quickly reached an agreement.

"Now that we have to leave, the land and mansion are useless. We can exchange arms, warships, and grain and grass with the imperial court. Since we want to fight, we need to fight again and again. We want to make a big one. Not only Lin Yi, but also all the countries in southern Xinjiang!" Zhou Zhihao Qianyun said.

Living in such a turbulent era, who doesn’t have ambitions?

A burst of earth-shattering shouts of killing suddenly erupted in Zhou's mansion...

(End of this chapter)