Chapter 44: Settling on a Plan in Meizhou (First Watch)

  No matter whether everyone already knew or just found out, Mao Feng continued: "As the saying goes, it's time to be in the same boat! Everyone, what you just said also needs to be proven now! Now everyone should make a statement!"

  After finishing speaking, Mao Feng waved his hand and the theatrical troupe retreated without another word. Ding Xiao Ya also left. The scene suddenly became cold and quiet, with no one else speaking.

  There is no need to pretend, Mao Fengzi wouldn't bother with it either. Mao Fengzi has seen through this era, and when doing things, what matters most is strength. If you don't have the strength yourself, how could you marry Ding Xiaoya? Would Ding Xiaoya even look at you? It's not that Ding Xiaoya is mercenary, but her background determines her vision!

  In this era where tradition and trend are in the most turbulent conflict, there is nothing more important than one's own strength! Whether it's ideals or career, they can't be separated from the two words "strength".

  Mao Feng still has a strong foundation in his heart, because he has the strength to make those present cautious. Mao Feng's heart is not without regret, because time gave himself too little, now can only be suppressed, if given himself more time, then it will not be so used as a last resort.

  Yang Yongtai looked at the time and cleared his throat, saying: "The sky is already late, if we don't go home now, our family will start looking for us. If they look for us, it means there will be more people, and with more people, there will be a bad influence. This bad influence will disturb the commander, and disturbing the commander will result in him being in a bad mood. And when he's in a bad mood, I don't need to say anything else."

  Generally speaking, the riddle not only didn't confuse everyone, but also made their minds clear. Dong Hao and Huang Kui had already anticipated the current situation, they also expected Mao Feng to take action, but when they really saw it, it made them uncomfortable. Why? It's simple, they were unaware of it beforehand! What does this mean? It means that there is no difference between oneself and others, and one has not gained Mao Feng's trust!

  Having paid so much, and being the same as these people, how can they be pleased? Moreover, having already paid so much, it would be too childish to retreat now! This is not what a wise person would do.

  Huang Kui and Dong Hao almost simultaneously said: "I am willing to go through thick and thin with the commander!" After they finished speaking, they only then discovered that the other had also spoken out the same words as themselves. This made them both feel a little embarrassed at first, thinking that this shouldn't be the case.

  Mao Feng smiled and said: "Thanks to Huang Gong and Dong Gong for their appreciation! I'll just say thank you here, and I will definitely repay them heavily in the future!"

  After finishing speaking, Mao Fengzhi didn't say another word, while Huang Kui and Dong Hao were slightly excited. This sentence was a guarantee, although they couldn't see any benefits yet, but they both believed that Mao Fengzhi had a bright future ahead of him. How could this investment have high returns without taking some risks?

  Huang Kui said with respect: "Commander, you're joking. Commander has been shouldering the responsibility of maintaining stability in the Chaomei area and working hard for the people. I'm just doing my due diligence! Commander's words have made me quite frightened!"

  "Dong Hao immediately followed up, saying: 'Commander, although my humble assets are nothing, but as long as the commander gives the order, I am willing to fully support it, even if it means donating all of my property, I will not frown at all!'"

  One is more handsome and elegant than the other! However, the attitudes of these two people have also set a good example and played a very positive role for others.

  Huang Kui said to the Chamber of Commerce President Wang Wenliang, "Brother Wang, why are you still hesitating? Since Commander took office, everything has been smooth and peaceful, the country is prosperous and the people are at peace, bandits have disappeared. What's there to hesitate about? Is there someone better than Commander to take over?"

  Dong Hao also spoke up: "You should know that betraying one's family is a rebellious heart, plotting evil, which led to the reality of downfall. Could it be that Brother Wang is also an accomplice?"

  These two finished speaking, which made Wang Wenliang immediately unable to sit still. He also stood up and said: "I am not a partner in crime! My loyalty to the commander can be seen day and night! The reason I didn't express my opinion was to better exert my influence to support the commander. Since you two have spoken, now I will make my attitude clear: whoever is an enemy of the commander is an enemy of Wang Mouren, and is an enemy of the entire Chaozhou City! Are you saying that's right or not?"

  The rest of the people all stood up and said: "Right, Director Wang is right, the commander is a model for Chaozhou. If there was no commander, Chaozhou would not know what it would be like!"

  Huang Kui and Dong Hao are a bit foolish, in the end it was Wang Wenliang who benefited, it seems that his role is the greatest, he suddenly pulled everyone up.

  Mao Feng didn't know that the key role was still played by Huang Kui and Dong Hao, their attitudes were also crucial, Wang Wenliang just played a guiding role!

  Only Ding Hua did not speak, and towards this Lord Taishan, Mao Feng also had a greater anger in his heart. What is this? Outsiders have all expressed their opinions, but you, as one of us, still remain silent?

  However, Mao Fengzhi didn't take it seriously and just assumed that Ding Hua had agreed. Mao Fengzhi ordered his deputy to prepare the Four Treasures of the Study, then smiled and said: "Everyone, this is for insurance purposes, this is to unite against a common enemy, this is to make an alliance, only then can we consider this matter truly settled!"

  Everyone who heard that Mao Feng still wanted to make a big deal out of this didn't know what to do. If they disagreed, things had already gone this far; if they agreed, then what if the owner changed in the future? This thing would be a handle for trouble!

  Just as everyone was worried, the deputy officer arrived. The so-called "four treasures of the study" were actually not that grand, and the deputy officer directly brought over the alliance agreement that had been prepared beforehand.

  This covenant was drafted by Yang Yongtai and approved by Mao Feng. The content is very simple, that is, from now on, all of you present will follow only Mao Feng!

  Huang Kui was the first to sign his name, followed by Dong Hao and then Wang Wenliang. One by one, they all signed their names, leaving only Ding Hua. At this moment, everyone's eyes were fixed on Ding Hua.

  Ding Hua's emotions at this moment can be imagined, with anxiety and fear, he had never looked favorably on Mao Feng's confrontation with Mr. Sun, which was also the real reason why Ding Hua did not immediately go to meet Lin Hu, and only reluctantly agreed to accept Mao Feng as his son-in-law later. As for what kind of power this thing has now, Ding Hua is very clear that if Mao Feng succeeds, it will be fine, but if he fails, it will be a disaster for the Ding family, not to mention that Mao Feng is also the son-in-law of the Ding family!

  Mao Feng's anger grew thicker, and Yang Yongtai spoke up at this time: "Mr. Ding, are you still waiting for someone? It's all down to you now, didn't you say you'd sign last?"

  Mao Fengzhi saw that Ding Hua still had no movement, still hadn't gotten up to sign and draw, which made Mao Fengzhi's eyes narrow. He took a deep breath, and his anger suddenly disappeared, at least on the surface. This change left everyone present in shock.

  Mao Feng said with a faint smile: "Father-in-law, since your hand injury has not healed yet, then let Xiaoya replace you. It's already making me, the son-in-law, feel ashamed to have made you work so hard! Since it's getting late, I'll trouble Father-in-law to go ahead first!"

  Ding Hua left, he was the first to leave, and then Huang Kui and others also bid farewell one by one! Mao Fengzhi also told everyone that they would gather together again tomorrow to discuss the future of Chaozhou.

  Huang Kui and Dong Hao left together, although they didn't get along with each other, but they both knew that the other had placed their hopes on Mao Feng, which made the taste of their discord much lighter. They would still have to work together for a long time!

  Huang Kui and Dong Hao naturally mentioned Ding Hua, neither of whom had expected Ding Hua to have such an attitude. Huang Kui sneered: "Really a narrow-minded scholar, originally thought he would use his daughter to make a good move next, but unexpectedly, still the same, really overestimated him!"

  Dong Hao said slowly: "This matter doesn't need us to intervene, even if we're angry, it's not up to you. Now, I'm afraid someone is angrier than both of us! Just wait and see, this matter will become clear soon!"

  As they walked out of the door, the two men bowed to each other and bid farewell, each getting into their own sedan chair to return home.

  Yang Yongtai is still negotiating with Mao Feng, and as for today's result, Mao Feng is naturally more satisfied. The only regret is that extreme product Tai Shan!

  Yang Yongtai didn't say much about this commander's private affairs, he couldn't rush into it no matter what, and it would be best if he didn't get involved at all. However, Yang Yongtai also knew that he couldn't avoid it.

  As expected, Mao Feng said in a low voice: "Mr. Yang, what do you think?"

  "Commander, it's better to cut the Gordian knot. If we don't make a decision now, things will only get more chaotic and out of control. It's better to take matters into our own hands, that way everyone can rest assured!"

  Mao Feng said faintly: "So specifically?"

  Yang Yongtai said: "Let Madam take over, she is the best candidate!"

  Mao Feng nodded and shook his head, saying: "Let's talk to Xiao Ya first and see how she decides."

  Yang Yongtai couldn't make any more suggestions, some words should be said after tomorrow's results. Hope to resolve quickly. Yang Yongtai continued: "Commander, now that Swatow has basically fallen into your hands, then Meizhou City must also be taken down as soon as possible. Only in this way can we expand our influence and make the other side take us seriously!"

  Mao Feng's murmured words were: "Won't this provoke the envy of others? The local forces in Meizhou are also extremely xenophobic! It's not necessarily easy to take down!"

  Yang Yongtai smiled and said, "This is for others, but for the commander, this doesn't count as an outsider. Firstly, the commander is the son-in-law of the Ding family. Secondly, the Huang and Dong families have already made it clear that they are on our side. So, isn't the commander a local? Thirdly, the commander has people and guns in his hands, and Mei state has always been inseparable from Chaozhou. The commander occupies the moral high ground, taking down Mei state is easy as pie. If there's still someone who dares to intervene..."

  Mao Feng stood up and said: "Then let's just shoot him!"

  Yang Yongtai's smile grew thicker as he said, "Then let's congratulate Commander Mei on taking down Meizhou ahead of time!"