Chapter 227: The Three Urgent Needs of Man
"Rent something? What is it?" Although the new leader didn't think that a twelve-year-old boy like Shen Tang could achieve the first merit, and thought she was just boasting, he still responded cautiously. At the same time, he was also a little curious about what the other party wanted to borrow.
Shen Tang calmly threw out a landmine.
She said, "A place."
The new leader's smile froze slightly. A jumble of wild guesses flashed through his mind, but none of them mentioned "borrowing land."
Furthermore, how do we borrow this place?
What kind of place does she want to borrow?
How long can I borrow it?
There are so many opportunities to make a difference here.
In these chaotic times, Zheng Qiao's regime has suffered repeated blows and may not last long; a return to civil war is foreseeable. If Shen Tang, a mere child, has his territory seized during the "lease" period, will he have to help fight it back?
If the "lease" period expires, will the place still not be returned?
joke--
Why should someone who borrowed money through their own abilities repay it?
However, all of this is predicated on achieving the "first merit." Since achieving the first merit would bring rewards far exceeding just a piece of land, the new leader was even more cautious, seeing it as entirely beneficial.
The new leader hesitated and did not speak.
Inside the tent, someone chuckled, then burst into loud laughter, their back teeth visible, as if Shen Tang's words were the biggest joke of the year. That person's forces were more than ten times larger than Shen Tang's, placing them in the middle tier among various powers.
He believed he had more right to speak than Shen Tang.
He said bluntly, "We haven't even seen the rebels yet, and Lord Shen is already thinking about how to use his merit to gain benefits. Isn't that a bit too hasty? This matter—hehe, it's not too late to discuss it after Lord Shen survives Gongxi Chou's attack."
Shen Tang didn't even give this person a second glance.
I just glanced at it casually and didn't answer.
The person: "..."
He finally understood why the previous person couldn't resist going against Shen Tang. Such arrogance was infuriating!
Shen Tang simply looked at the new alliance leader and asked again, "Is it permissible?"
The new leader said, "This matter is entirely beneficial to me, and I shouldn't hesitate, but—why did Lord Shen choose me?"
Shen Tang pondered for a moment.
"To be honest, I come from a humble background..."
The new leader of the alliance said, "The imperial edict states that one's background is irrelevant."
Shen Tang: "But the alliance leader commands the military strength of half a prefecture. If he can achieve the greatest merit and please the emperor, the benefits he will gain will far surpass mine. As for why it wasn't someone else..."
Shen Tang paused for a moment, then told the truth with utmost honesty.
In short, its power swept across the entire field!
"Birth, family background, power, reputation... how many of these did they possess? Ordinary people also know to borrow money from the wealthy."
If you want to "rent" land, you naturally have to find someone who already has land to rent.
So, is there something wrong with her logic?
No problem at all.
Very Beaver!
"If the alliance leader is unwilling to 'lease' it, I have no problem with that."
New Alliance Leader: "..."
Those affected: "..."
They all looked a little embarrassed.
Unfortunately, Shen Tang was too young, and having nothing to lose, they couldn't do anything about it, even if they completely abandoned all pretense of decency.
The new leader coughed violently several times after being spoken to.
He neither agreed nor disagreed in public.
At this moment, the scholar in black robes stepped forward and changed the subject, discussing the allocation of provisions and troops. The new leader seemed to have forgotten about Shen Tang's plan to "rent" territory using the first merit. Everyone exchanged glances, their expressions a complex mix of unspoken tension.
The new leader appointed Gu Ren as the governor-general in charge of grain supplies.
After all, Gu Ren's good reputation is well-known.
Regardless of his true character, as long as he values his reputation, he won't make a mistake on this issue. Upon hearing this, Gu Ren gratefully rose to accept the order. Although the others had some objections privately, they didn't dare to object; this was already the most appropriate arrangement.
Next, the vanguard, center, left flank, and right flank should be arranged.
Because of the existence of both literary and martial prowess, so many forces and troops could not be dispersed, and there was no time for training and cohesion. Therefore, they had no choice but to operate as independent units, essentially fighting their own battles, but still subject to unified command. At this point, many objections arose.
After all, nobody wants their troops to become cannon fodder.
It's all about bickering and arguing.
No one was willing to give in easily.
Shen Tang drank tea cup after cup.
Qi Shan was the first to notice that something was wrong with her.
"What's wrong?"
He noticed an unusual flush on Shen Tang's face, her eyes were unfocused, and she was rubbing her temples with a slight discomfort. Shen Tang didn't answer, and he didn't know if she had heard him. She simply rested her forehead on one hand, slowly closed her eyes, and looked as if she had fallen asleep.
Qi Shan called her softly again.
Shen Tang's ears twitched, and she suddenly sat up straight.
"Ouch—"
She gasped softly.
An indescribable sour and tingling sensation spread from my lower abdomen throughout my body.
I immediately felt more energetic.
Qi Shan thought something had happened to her and said, "My lord!"
Shen Tang didn't realize for a moment that someone was calling her.
After all, being called "Young Master Shen," "Youli," and "Master Shen" all the time made her start to doubt her gender. As for the strange title "My Lord," even Wu Hui had never called her that. Seeing that it was Qi Shan, she waved her hand, frowning and trying to suppress something.
"N-nothing—"
Qi Shan asked confidently, "Are you sober now?"
Shen Tang hissed, sounding unwell, and said, "You're awake, but it's not over yet. It looks like it's not over yet."
Meetings, especially those that are longer and more tedious than an old woman's foot binding cloth, usually follow a pattern: so-and-so comes out and says a couple of sentences, which lasts for 15 minutes; then so-and-so comes out and says a couple of sentences, which also lasts for 15 minutes... After seven or eight people have finished, the leader comes out and gives a summary... One or two hours is not short, and three or four hours is not long.
She clutched her lower abdomen and asked Qi Shan in a low voice.
"Yuanliang, when I'm drunk, do I drink tea like it's a beverage? Oh no, I need to go out... to take care of some important life matters..." He almost collapsed with the slightest movement. Good heavens, his legs were numb, like they were brand new, completely out of control.
Qi Shan: "..."
Gu Chi: "..."
Shen Tang remained still to let the numbness subside, and said, "Next time I get drunk, you'd better stop me a little, and don't let me drink tea like this..."
Fortunately, she had amazing perseverance.
Otherwise, with such severe bladder pressure upon waking, she would surely lose control and embarrass herself. Shen Tang had no idea what earth-shattering things she had done while drunk, nor did she know how much attention she was receiving as a "celebrity." She just wanted to sneak out to change her clothes.
Qi Shan also prepared to get up.
But Gu Chi raised his hand to stop him.
Gu Chi smiled enigmatically: "I'll go keep them company."
Qi Shan nodded.
Shen Tang was furious, but faced with such a major life event, she couldn't worry about anything else. She immediately slipped out from the corner and disappeared into the forest in a flash. Gu Chi stopped outside the forest, not asking Shen Tang why she didn't resolve the matter at the military camp.
At this time, he had not yet fully grasped Shen Tang's troublemaking nature.
boom!
The explosion came from the direction of Chentang without warning.
Gu Chi was startled!
The toilet exploded???
No, the forest exploded?!
_(`」∠)_
I'm experiencing writer's block; I'm going to go to bed early tonight.
There's one more chapter, I'll combine all three tomorrow.
P.S.: Hey everyone, please change your QQ password every now and then.
I'm so embarrassed today. My QQ account was hacked, and I posted all sorts of random, suggestive sexual content for three days. When I was told, I was furious. This is my private account! My parents are my friends on QQ! Damn it!
This hacking dog is like something that's showing when someone's zipper is undone, damn it!
(End of this chapter)
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