This method of winning people's hearts is not outstanding in the eyes of Deng Fan, a modern person, but undoubtedly it is very useful.

This is the difference in mentality and cognition caused by identity and status. No matter in that era, the superiors were always good at controlling people's hearts.

At least in Deng Fan's opinion, this young master Yuan who can bend and stretch is more than just better than Fei Ruhe in terms of nature and temperament.

"Master Deng, I invite you here rashly this time, one is to understand the misunderstanding on the eve of the past, and the other is that there is a small unhappy request to trouble the Taoist priest."

Leading Deng Fan into the courtyard, Mr. Yuan's face was heavy, and he continued: "Now the land of China is raging, barbarians are raging, bullying the people of China. The court is weak, and repeatedly retreating, cedes of land and paying compensation, causing our vast country to be in chaos and demons to dance. If this continues, the country will not be in power!"

"For the people's livelihood! We aspiring people should work hard. Only by rising up and expelling the barbarians can we restore our country and restore the world to a bright world. I wonder if we are willing to help me?"

"I don't want to do it, but I can't get it..."

Facing Mr. Yuan's passionate speech, Deng Fan's face was silent, but he almost burst into laughter in his heart.

Regardless of whether Mr. Yuan really has this intention, even if he has it, the territory of the Daqing Dynasty includes the nineteen states in the world, a small "Pingzhang political affairs" that cannot even be produced by the prefectures, dare to speak so arrogantly, which is simply a mess of the world.

"Master, is it unwilling to do his best to do his best for the world?"

"Young Master Yuan, let's get into the topic. The world is concerned about the people. I am a person outside the world, but I dare not bear the mission of the people. I really can't bear this burden..."

At this time, Deng Fan also felt a little impatient. He came here to take advantage of the situation, not to listen to nonsense. Now he can’t take care of himself. When he has the power to save himself, he will think about how to save the people of the world.

There is no way, Deng Fan is such a pragmatic person. He doesn’t have any dreams, but he can only dream and think about it. If you really have to put it into action, you should weigh more and talk about how much you have.

"Master Deng doesn't have to be so polite. Just call me Yuan Xu..."

Faced with Deng Fan's obviously impatient tone, Yuan Xu didn't care at all. His words were mostly tempting.

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Now it seems that this Taoist Master Deng is really a 'pragmatic' person: "I believe that the origin of the Ming Dynasty should have mentioned the Taoist Master. I don't know what the master can teach me..."

"It depends on what kind of bargaining chips Mr. Yuan can give..."

Deng Fan did not pretend to be stupid about Yuan Xu's pun. Since he wanted to use the other party's power, he had to make some statements. After all, he was not a fool. If he really wanted to "beat both ends of a wolf with a scoundrel" like Fei Ruhe, he would only end up not being pleased with either end.

"I don't know what I want..."

Seeing Deng Fan straight to the point, a glimmer flashed in Mr. Yuan's eyes.

To be honest, he is not afraid of being straightforward, but he is afraid of those who are "snakes and rats at both ends". In his opinion, it is not difficult to take down Nujiao County. As long as Fei Ruhe's edict is given, he can immediately send a letter to his family, recruit troops, and take over Nujiao County legitimately. As for the major families in Nujiao County, except for the Wu family, the rest are just native chickens and tiles.

But the current situation in the court is in turmoil. As long as the Wu family rebelled publicly, even if they had some power in the court, they would not be able to relieve their near-term thirst. With military power in hand, it would not be difficult to swallow the Nujiao County and destroy the Wu family's branch in Nujiao County.

"I am an open-minded person. I know that what you value is just the mineral veins in the hands of the four families. What I want is the same as you. The mineral veins in Nujiao County are produced by one third. As for the shops of each company, I don't have time to take care of them, so I don't want them. If I convert them into money and family funds, I don't have time to do it. I also want one third..."

"The Taoist priest has a big appetite. With just a verbal voice, he dares to open such a big mouth. Wouldn't he be afraid of the wind blowing his tongue..."

Yuan Xu was indeed surprised that Deng Fan knew about the mine veins of Nujiao County. He could not understand where this Taoist priest Deng learned such a secret. You must know that the mine veins of Nujiao County are the lifeblood of the four major families, and even Fei Ruhe had no way to know them.

But Deng Fan's next lion spoke up and really made him angry. He really didn't know what courage this Taoist priest Deng had to make such a request. He did not turn against him on the spot, and he was already very well-educated.

"I am not just talking, not knowing that the edict of this county magistrate may be exchanged for what I ask for..."

When Deng Fan was facing the cold light in Yuan Xu's eyes, he didn't care. He naturally knew that seeking benefits from the hands of warlords was tantamount to pulling teeth from the tiger's mouth.

Originally, he did not plan to cooperate with Yuan Xu, but after learning that there was an iron ore in Nujiao County, Deng Fan immediately changed his mind. Although these warlords were not good things, the Wu family was not a good bird.

There is no difference between whom Deng Fan when he cooperates with. The difference is that he can get what he wants. This iron ore is in the hands of four companies. It is impossible for them to spit out what they eat.

Instead of doing this, it would be better to break and then stand up and take the iron ore directly. Only in this way can he have a chance to get a piece of the pie. As for what will happen in the future, it is not within his consideration. As long as he can become an iron-armored corpse, even if these warlords want to turn against each other, Deng Fan will have the confidence to escape unstoppable.

"Oh...If the Taoist priest can really convince Lord Fei, your request is not unanimous..."

After hearing Deng Fan's bargaining chips, Yuan Xu was also stunned.

If this Taoist Master Deng can really convince Fei Ruhe, he might as well agree to him first. As for whether he will give it to him or not, or even how much it will depend on whether he is tactful or not.

"Since I dare to praise this Haikou, I am sure, but I have to declare in advance that if I capture Nujiao County, the ore stored by these four companies will be given priority to me."

"It's easy to say, as long as Master Deng can convince Lord Fei, these are all small problems."

"By the way, I have another reminder. The Wu family is planning to buy barbarian muskets and cannons. If Mr. Yuan has any plans, it is better to implement them as soon as possible..."

Seeing that Yuan Xu agreed so happily, Deng Fan also threw out his last bargaining chips.

Cooperating with such warlords is tantamount to seeking a flirt with a tiger. Deng Fan naturally knew this, but he also knew that at least before the army arrived, he still did not dare to turn against him.

As long as he can get the iron ore and train it into an iron armored corpse before this, Deng Fan will not be afraid of his army encirclement. As for the lack of a large army, how to take Nujiao County is not his business. He doesn't even have this ability, so it's nothing more to cooperate.

Xiangcheng is not far from Nujiao County, but it is not close. With the transportation of this era, large-scale marches will take at least two months to get here from Xiangcheng.

But now the Wu family has already set off for the team to buy muskets and cannons, which means that time is tight. Perhaps before Yuan Fengchu brings troops, the Wu family's muskets and cannons will arrive. At that time, it will probably not be so easy to capture Nujiao County.

The reason why Deng Fan chose to cooperate with Yuan Xu was to make a time difference. He was betting that Yuan Xu had a way to take down Nujiao County before the Wu family's team purchasing guns and cannons returned.

Otherwise, when the army arrives, he will talk nonsense. Will he use his head to talk to other people's muskets and cannons? It's almost the same to eat nonsense.

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Chapter completed!