Even if Madam Tao and the others racked their brains, they would never have thought that Jiang Pengji would be so cunning.
They were still dreaming of being the fisherman who would benefit from the fight between the sandpiper and the clam. Little did they know that while their dreams were plump, the reality was very harsh.
When Jiang Pengji told Qiguan Rang and the others about Madam Tao's wishful thinking, Qiguan Rang frowned slightly, and there was some ridicule in his eyes.
"They …" Qiguan Rang thought for a long time before he could think of a more suitable adjective. "… are somewhat naive."
Jiang Pengji smiled. "They are indeed quite naive."
Yang Si chuckled and said, "Our Lord has a keen eye. How could she take the bait so easily? Yang Tao was not someone easy to deal with. How could he be so easily schemed against? Madam Tao and the others wanted to sit on the mountain and watch the tigers fight. They really thought too highly of themselves. Do they have the right to sit on the fishing platform? "
This was still a euphemism. In the words of the salted fish in the live streaming room, Madam Tao and the others had no idea at all!
Didn't he take a look at his own capabilities? Did he have the qualifications to boast in front of these two giants?
Even Huang Song and the Xu brothers hadn't managed to do it, yet Madam Tao and the rest dared to dream about it?
Jiang Pengji clicked her tongue and glanced at Yang Si from the corner of her eye. Yang Si was like a spring breeze in recent days.
Even though Yang Si had been busy with Han Yu for a few days, he still couldn't hide the pride in his heart.
Hmph!
Show off!
Jiang Pengji smiled and said, "Jing Rong, you are wrong. Madam Tao and the others imitate Jiang Taigong in fishing. I am the fish that is willing to take the bait."
If Madam Tao didn't stir up trouble, Jiang Pengji would have to think hard about how to make Yang Tao unhappy.
Madame Tao set up a trap for her and Yang Tao, which was exactly what she wanted.
Qiguan Rang said coldly, "That's exactly what my lord wishes for, but Yang Tao won't take the bait so easily."
Everyone had analyzed a few feudal vassals in the past. Those who were led by their lord were mostly ambitious people who had their eyes on the throne. However, there were also lords who were more relaxed, such as Yang Tao. Yang Tao's original intention for the uprising was to avenge his father, Yang Jian. Ever since Zhao Shao's death, Yang Tao's hatred for his father's murder had been completely lifted. As a lord, Yang Tao lacked a bit of wildness. He had more than enough defense, but not enough offense.
Yang Tao was so easy-going that if Madam Tao set up a trap, he might not bite the bait.
He also had Yan Lin, who was extremely difficult to deal with. Madame Tao could fool Yang Tao, but she might not be able to fool Yan Lin.
"Salted fish also have dreams. Maybe Madam Tao's dream can come true." Jiang Pengji spoke like a gangster. She changed the topic and said with a smile, "Moreover, what we need is a reason to take action, not a reasonable reason to take action …"
As long as there was a reason, it did not need to be reasonable.
Which of Jiang Pengji's confidants was not a shrewd person?
Their lord was such a hooligan, and they were also tired.
The princesses were mentally exhausted, but in the livestream room, Salted Fish was happily chatting away.
Toudu Feiqiu: "The host's style is exactly the same as that of a country that claims to be the world's police. She's the most like a hooligan cop."
Sincere Invitation to Join: "As expected of an ancient giant. The bullet screen is always accurate." The host's hooligan behavior was indeed very similar to that of a certain country. Both of them would take action as long as they had a reason. They did not care whether the reason was convincing or not, or whether it was reasonable.
Qingfeng Wenpu: "You're capable, but willful."
Qingzui Lemon Slice: "The newbie in the live broadcast room is trembling. You can talk about politics here? Aren't you afraid of being banned? "
Laosiji Lianmeng: "You're indeed a newbie in the live broadcast room. You don't know that not only China, but the world's number one hooligan can't do anything about it, okay? Tsk, don't talk about politics. You won't be banned even if you serialize an article with the eighth letter in the live broadcast room. "
Don't talk about politics or serialize an article with the eighth letter, you can even form a group to demonstrate with the bullet screen.
Nongfu Shanquan Youdianxuan: "I don't agree with this metaphor. The host is obviously a very reasonable person."
The salted fish audience did not want to defame Jiang Pengji, they just expressed their feelings.
This topic was quickly drowned out by wave after wave of bullet screen comments. On the other side, Jiang Pengji and the princesses were still discussing.
Jiang Pengji noticed that Wei Ci's expression was somewhat hesitant to speak, so she took the time to ask.
"Zixiao, do you have a different opinion?"
Wei Ci said, "Reporting to my lord, I think it's still too early to mobilize the troops."
"How can we mobilize the troops now? We have to wait until the beginning of spring next year at the earliest. "Jiang Pengji shook her head and sighed." The continuous wars have made the people of all the provinces suffer. If we want to mobilize the troops against Yang Tao, we have to recuperate for a year or two to let everyone recover their strength. "
Even if Jiang Pengji's family was rich, she had suffered a great loss after fighting the Xu brothers and Huang Song in succession.
In order to increase her income, she set her eyes on the salt business controlled by Madam Tao and the others, hoping to get back at them.
If Madam Tao and the others were sensible, Jiang Pengji did not mind them taking the family assets they had previously accumulated and retreating in one piece. At most, she would restrict this faction of people from entering officialdom and suppress their ambitions. Who would have expected them to be so ambitious and insatiable? Jiang Pengji could not continue to indulge them.
Salt was related to the people's livelihood. Its importance was comparable to copper and iron. Unless one's brain was kicked by a donkey, she would not allow private forces to control the salt business.
Madam Tao and the others were so insensible. If Jiang Pengji did not cut them into pieces, she would write her name backwards!
When Wei Ci heard this, he knew that his lord had misunderstood, so he hurriedly explained.
"That's not what I meant." Wei Ci said, "The situation in Nansheng is quite chaotic at the moment. The feudal lords and the four factions of Nanman are confronting each other. It's like a raging fire. If my lord hastily intervenes, you will definitely be accused of 'aiding the barbarians'. It's really not appropriate. "
This was like when Jiang Pengji attacked the Northern Borderline. Meng Zhan wanted to stab her in the back, but he ended up being condemned by everyone.
Similarly, when the feudal lords of Nansheng joined forces to fight against Nanman, Jiang Pengji would be reviled by the world for taking advantage of the situation.
This accusation could not be washed clean by the water army.
Jiang Pengji said, "Zixiao's words make sense. However, as long as they don't destroy the four factions of Nanman, I can't use my troops against them? "
The four factions of Nanman had become the protection umbrella for those rookies?
Wei Ci shook his head and said, "The various forces in Nansheng will unite to fight against Nanman. The outcome will be clear by next summer."
He had the experience of his previous life. Analyzing the situation in this life, he felt that the four factions of Nanman were about to be destroyed.
Jiang Pengji said, "Zixiao, do you hope that I will wait until they are badly injured and then reap the benefits?"
Wei Ci nodded.
Didn't Her Majesty take advantage of this in her previous life?
An Cui defeated the four factions of Nanman and massacred more than 638,000 people. He was also badly injured and had no power to defend himself.
In the end, An Cui's Nansheng was taken advantage of by Her Majesty who had sent troops south. It didn't take much effort to subdue the whole of Nansheng. Even if the lord in this life was doing much better than Her Majesty in her previous life, the situation in Nansheng was very different from her previous life. Wei Ci didn't want her to take risks.
Jiang Pengji said, "It doesn't seem to be a long time from the beginning of spring to the summer solstice. We can still afford to wait."
It was rare that Qiguan Rang didn't object. He only glanced at Wei Ci from the corner of his eyes. Finally, he looked down coldly.
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