The arguments and noise in the meeting stopped at some point, but Lin Rui was still thinking about his own things. Half a cup of tea had passed before he looked up at everyone's expectant eyes and asked, "Why don't you talk anymore?"

Lin Changtai shook his head with a heavy expression, "I really don't know how to do it, but I can't bear to give up the foundation I've built."

Lin Rui nodded and said after a moment of comfort: "Don't worry, the situation is not completely hopeless."

These words shocked the Lin family members, and they all looked surprised and asked, "Really?"

"Chief, do you have any good ideas?"

"Maybe, let me find someone to take a look first."

He had spent most of his time in this world fleeing famine, and now that things had finally settled, he didn't expect that before he could enjoy the good days for a few days, his own property was targeted again.

This is what they mean by "people are afraid of fame, pigs are afraid of weight." There are always smart people in the world, and the Fang family is not the only one who sees through their business opportunities, but now only the Fang family has the power to challenge the Lin family to give up the recipe.

It is impossible to give in. Just like what they said, he has thousands of ways to make money in ancient times in his mind. Does he have to wait for others to take advantage of him every time he makes a fortune?

If the Fang family could cling to someone powerful, wouldn't the Lin family be able to? Perhaps he could give it a try?

No wonder businessmen seek protection from officials when their business grows big, otherwise it would be too easy for them to take advantage of them.

The Lin family was simply limited in their vision. When faced with such unfair things, they could either accept their fate or seek justice from the judge. But now the only judge they could hope to seek justice from was the perpetrator. No matter how unwilling they were, they had no choice but to accept it.

After the meeting, Lin Rui, Lin Changfa, Lin Changxi and others instructed not to reveal to the outside world the fact that the Lin's Workshop was about to be acquired by the Fang family. It is better to be quiet than to act. Even if it comes to a public opinion war, the existence of the Lin's Workshop is far inferior to the reputation and foundation of the Xing family army. Between eating delicious food and having soldiers who can protect your life and death, even a fool knows how to choose.

To offend the Xing family army at this critical juncture is unless the Lin family no longer wants to gain a foothold in Huangmo Pass.

Looking at the whole world, heroes have emerged, warlords are dividing the country, and the people are living in dire straits. Huangmoguan is the only safe place left. If they leave here, where else can they settle down?

It is better to be a dog in peacetime than a man in troubled times. Besides, now that things have happened, running away is definitely not an option, so the only option is to fight hard.

Sanliang was driving the carriage at this time, and was running wildly in front with Lin Rui, who was dizzy from falling in the back seat due to the rush.

"Looking for me?" Wang Da was pointing at his young apprentice who was making pancakes, and he felt a little surprised when he heard what his colleague outside said.

The colleague also nodded: "Yes, it's the master and servant who sent us bean sprouts last time."

"Them!" Wang Da suddenly realized. He was familiar with them. Aren't they the master and servant Lin Rui and San Liang?

Thinking about the last time he helped me out, I couldn't even repay such a big favor! Now that he's come to me, I have to make an appointment to have a drink together during my day off to show my gratitude.

He immediately patted the dirty part of his body, stood up and walked out of the camp.

Seeing that it was indeed Lin Rui waiting outside the camp, he couldn't help but smile and said, "Brother Lin Rui, it's really you! What a rare guest! What brings you here today? If I weren't on duty today, we two brothers would have to go out for a drink anyway."

Lin Rui bowed quickly, acting as if begging for help, and said with a wry smile, "Brother Wang, I'm sorry to call you Brother. Today, I've really run into a difficult situation, and I have no choice but to ask for your help!"

Wang Da's expression slightly darkened: "Me?"

"Brother Lin Rui, you should know that I am only the manager of a fire corps in the Flying Tiger Battalion. If..."

Lin Rui stopped Wang Da from refusing: "Brother Wang, I will never make it difficult for you. Just think about wasting half a cup of tea."

Wang Da immediately became alert: "Don't even think about trying to find out military secrets, or I won't be able to protect you."

Lin Rui smiled bitterly: "I want to make great achievements and not join the army to fight. Why do I have to know those military secrets? I don't know anything about deploying troops or fighting on the battlefield!"

"Then you..." Wang Da looked at him puzzledly.

Lin Rui pointed at the carriage and said, "I'll just delay Brother Wang for half a cup of tea. I won't say anything more."

In the end, Wang Da went up to save Lin Rui's face because he helped the firemen and the military camp out of trouble last time.

After choosing a relatively secluded place, Lin Rui said to Wang Dadao: "Brother Wang, do you know Fang Chengrong of the Fang family?"

"Fang Chengrong?" Wang Da was even more confused. Who is this?

Lin Rui changed the question: "Do you know Fang Pingshan?"

Lin Zicheng had dealt with many merchants in Baituo Town recently, and knew something about the Fang family's origins. He knew that it was Fang Pingshan who married Xing Feiyan, the eldest daughter of the Xing family.

So this time Lin Rui rushed to the military camp and found the only connection there, Wang Dalai, to inquire about some news about Fang Pingshan.

Wang Da was stunned when he heard this: "Why are you asking about him?"

Lin Rui had no choice but to tell the story that his family's property was about to be taken over by someone, especially adding fuel to the fire by saying how bullying the Fang family was. He spoke shamelessly, saying that there were tens of thousands of Xing family soldiers behind him, and they could walk sideways in Huangmo Pass and even slap any dog ​​on the roadside if they didn't like it.

Wang Da was immediately filled with righteous indignation after hearing this and cursed: "He's bullshit! This is the Xing family army, not the Fang family army. With our major general here, they are nothing!"

Hearing this, Lin Rui actually breathed a sigh of relief. Conflicts are good, conflicts are good! If the Fang family and the Xing family army were really good brothers, then the Lin Workshop would be like throwing meat buns at a dog, with no way back.

If there is a conflict, doesn’t it give him an opportunity to maneuver?

Wang Da was still fuming passionately at this moment. "That fellow has wicked ambitions. I don't know how he's managed to win over the hearts and minds of the other camps. Anyway, our Flying Tiger Camp only recognizes the Young General as the legitimate leader. Ever since arriving at Huangmo Pass, he's been constantly trying to sow discord between the Young General and the old general as their father and son, and between him and the young lady as their brother. He's been relying on his good looks to have the young lady completely captivated."

"I feel that Fang Pingshan must be taken down sooner or later, otherwise the entire Huangmo Pass will be in turmoil."

"There's no room for two tigers in one mountain. What on earth is the young lady thinking? Do you want to arm wrestle with your own brother?"

Lin Rui extracted a lot of key information from it: 1. The Flying Tiger Battalion and Fang Pingshan are not on good terms; 2. The Major General and Fang Pingshan are not on good terms; 3. Fang Pingshan often stirs up trouble to discredit the Major General; 4. Fang Pingshan has the support of Miss Xing, and the Major General can do nothing to him for the time being!

Very good, the enemy of my enemy is my friend!

Lin Rui rubbed his hands together excitedly. Suddenly, he found a way in. He looked at Wang Da with a smile and said, "Brother Wang, what do you need in your barracks?"