Chapter 564 Su Nuan aroused public outrage
Li Fengxing's words had already attracted the attention of the people around him, and a lot of people soon gathered around the three of them.
Some people's faces were filled with joy, some were lost in thought, and some looked surprised.
Su Nuan glanced around and took in everyone's expressions.
Those with joy and surprise on their faces were obviously genuinely happy for the future of the North.
Those who look thoughtful appear somewhat complicated.
They may be weighing the pros and cons, and may even be considering whether to report to their masters behind the scenes.
After all, the news of abundant food in the north is by no means a trivial matter.
Su Nuan's eyes rolled and she already had an idea in her mind.
She said in a clear voice, "The capital is in chaos right now, and natural disasters are constantly occurring. I'm sure the food reserves there are far less abundant than ours in the north."
She paused, glanced at those people with thoughtful expressions, and continued, "Should we send food to the capital?"
"If we give it to them, perhaps we can absolve everyone of their guilt and even gain more benefits for the Northland."
As soon as she finished speaking, the crowd erupted in discussion. Some agreed, some disagreed, and some even looked angry.
Ling Cang glanced at Su Nuan, a hint of surprise flashed in his eyes. When he didn't understand what Su Nuan wanted to do, he decided to remain silent.
He knew that Su Nuan's words were not only a test for those with ill intentions, but also a way to pave the way for the future of the North.
Li Fengxing was indeed an old fox. He immediately understood what Su Nuan wanted to do. He nodded and said loudly, "I think it's feasible!"
"The capital is currently short of food. If we send some food there, it will not only alleviate their immediate needs, but also spread the reputation of the Northland even further!"
The expressions of those who were deep in thought changed slightly, and they were obviously touched by Li Fengxing's words.
They are still weighing the pros and cons, not knowing whether it is better to continue serving the masters behind them or to turn to support the North.
Su Nuan saw all this and sneered in her heart.
She knew that as long as they were given enough benefits and hope, they would definitely turn against her.
She continued, "Of course, this matter still requires everyone's joint discussion."
"After all, food is the foundation of our northern land. How to distribute it and how to transport it require careful consideration."
Someone in the crowd echoed loudly, "Miss Su Nuan is right! We in the North now have food, so we should make good use of it and find a way out for the future!"
Su Nuan smiled slightly, "That's right, the future of the North requires the joint efforts of each of us."
"As long as we unite as one, there are no difficulties that cannot be overcome."
However, some older people in the crowd expressed resentment towards Su Nuan's proposal.
They pursed their lips, obviously dissatisfied, but did not dare to speak out directly to object.
There was a hint of tension in the air, as if a silent battle was brewing.
At this moment, Ling Yun walked out from the crowd. His face was somewhat gloomy as he said, "I object."
When Su Nuan saw Ling Yun stand up, she secretly breathed a sigh of relief.
She had noticed Ling Yun watching the fun in the crowd a long time ago, but she didn't expect him to jump out and object at this time.
She couldn't help but feel a little surprised. When did this guy become so calm?
Ling Yun's eyes swept over the crowd, and his voice was low but clear, "Although the capital is in chaos, those powerful people have never taken us in the north seriously."
"Even if we send them food, they may not be grateful. They may think we are weak and can be bullied, and they may even take advantage of us."
His words were like a heavy hammer, hitting everyone's heart.
Those elders who were originally angry but dared not speak had a glimmer of approval in their eyes. It was obvious that Ling Yun's words touched their hearts.
Su Nuan smiled slightly, the situation finally turned out as she wanted.
She said with a serious expression: "Ling Yun has a point."
"However, if we can use food as a bargaining chip to exchange for more resources and opportunities, it may not be a bad thing."
"Although we are rich in minerals here, collecting them privately is like handing a knife to the people in the capital, allowing them to harvest us."
"So we're exchanging food for the right to mine minerals, so that we can make the future of the Northland better."
Ling Yun frowned and said disapprovingly, "They have always been greedy and will definitely not be satisfied with the food we send them."
"For example, if we send 10,000 kilograms, they will just think we still have 100,000 kilograms and will just ask us to keep sending."
"If we can't deliver it, they'll think we're hiding it and won't let us go."
After saying this, he glanced at the people around him and said loudly: "Our Ling family sacrificed their lives for the country and the people, but what did they do?"
"Just because of a few slanderous words from a villain, all our achievements have been wiped out, and we have been labeled criminals and driven to the north to fend for ourselves."
"It's not just our Ling family. How many people who come to the Northland really deserve to be convicted?"
This resonated with the audience, and even some of the weak-willed people began to cry.
Ling Yun became more and more excited as he spoke. He snorted coldly, "Since those people in the capital don't treat us as human beings, why can't we build a paradise on our own?"
"We can mine and develop freely. Once we have enough food and troops, we'll see who dares to act rashly!"
The people began to whisper to each other, discussing Ling Yun's words.
In this era of supreme imperial power, it is not easy to get the people to get rid of their awe of the royal family. It requires a process.
As long as the people can untie the shackles in their hearts, the North will be more united.
Seeing that the discussion was almost over, Su Nuan said, "For example, we can ask the capital to reduce taxes in the north, or allow us to trade freely."
Ling Yun listened and smiled coldly, "The people in the capital are very cunning. If you are not careful, you may be tricked by them."
"Why don't we develop quietly and store the excess food? They don't care whether we live or die, so why should we care whether they can have enough to eat?"
This statement resonated with even more people, with some even shouting excitedly, "Yes, why should we care whether our enemies are hungry?"
The royal family, who were once on a pedestal, fell from the pedestal and became his enemies after hearing his shout.
These two words aroused the anger of most people, and some people echoed, "That's right, it was their inaction that killed more than a dozen people in my family."
"More than twenty people in my family died..." A white-haired old woman knelt on the ground, her hands like dry branches tightly grasping her hair.
"And all our direct descendants are gone..." An old man muttered with empty eyes.
"Wuwuwu..." Suppressed crying sounds rang out.
The situation was somewhat out of control, and the people, with nowhere to vent their anger, began to direct their anger towards Su Nuan.
Someone shouted: "You woman, get out of the North. You are a traitor to the North."
Su Nuan touched her nose. She could only endure this scolding, since she was the one who came up with the bad idea.
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