Tang Dynasty Little Godfather

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The rumors spread by Wang Xi left Lady Zixia preoccupied with her own problems, leaving her no time to devise a countermeasure.

This is also another major weakness of Madam Zixia. Her empire is too large, and she has to busy herself explaining herself at the slightest sign of trouble.

While Lady Zixia was in a state of great distress, Wang Xi and his companions were in the valley, studying the flying wing and having a great time.

They also named the valley "Flying Valley".

At this moment, the Flying Valley was packed with people, including many vibrant young girls.

It's not just students from the nameless academy playing here anymore; there are also many spoiled brats, and some of them even come from Luoyang.

Since the advent of birdwing boards, Wuming Academy has begun to engage in more outdoor sports instead of staying in the academy every day to practice opera. But like opera, this has also attracted many people to participate.

Many people still enjoy birdwing on the banks of the Wei River, but now that the height of summer is over, water sports are becoming less convenient.

But the crisp autumn air is perfect for flying, and taking to the skies is clearly more appealing than going into the water.

Anyone can go underwater, but no one has ever been to the sky.

They started making all sorts of flying wings to see who could stay airborne the longest.

They are also preparing a flying competition, funded by the Nameless Academy, with a prize of up to 100,000 coins, which almost everyone can participate in.

It's really laughable.

At this time, the elders were very concerned about the struggle between the two sides, which they believed had reached a fever pitch.

But in reality, no one in the world of playboys cares about that. They are more interested in flying wings, and some even make their own.

For example, Linghu Baodi and Xue Jun were very obsessed with flying. It should be noted that this matter was originally caused by the Linghu family, but Linghu Baodi only got involved very late, because she didn't care about it at all.

He is more like his father in personality, while Linghu Changge is more like his mother, Lady Yuchi.

However, in the initial period, everyone was united in their hatred of the enemy and spent almost all of their time at the academy discussing how to help Linghu Changge and Linghu Baodi vent their anger.

After taking control of the coal mine, Wang Xi and his group used the name of the anonymous teacher to urge them to focus on their studies and not be distracted by external matters.

They were overjoyed and immediately returned to the Flying Valley to continue their research on the flight wing.

This did not deceive Lady Zixia, but it did deceive Yuchi Jin and his group.

This struggle is not over yet, how could you all go off to play? You can't do that.

Considering that they were just a group of teenagers with a playful nature, the Yuchi family was very worried about them.

Today, Yuchi Jin rushed to Flying Valley and summoned Wang Xi as well.

"Sparrow, what are you doing?" Yu Chi Jin asked anxiously.

Wang Xi exclaimed excitedly, "We're playing with a flying wing! It's so much fun! Uncle, do you want to try it?"

"Try me, my foot!" Yu Chi Jin cursed inwardly, but said earnestly, "Que'er, although we have taken over all the coal mines, we haven't dealt a serious blow to our opponents. There are still many people on the other side eyeing us covetously. We can't be careless. This matter is not over yet!"

Wang Xi pretended to realize something and said, "Oh, so that's why Uncle is concerned about this. Don't worry, they'll realize their mistake once our coal is produced."

Seeing their behavior, Yu Chi Jin couldn't help but feel uneasy. He said, "That's true, but why don't you come back after this is over? It won't make a difference if you come back a day or two later."

Wang Xi said, "This is all the teacher's instruction. After all, we are still students and should focus on our studies. Besides, we won't be able to play in the winter. Actually, we can deal with them during our spare time. It won't take much effort."

Listen!

Listen to this!
Is this human talk?
After-school hours?

But Yu Chi Jin didn't know what to say about this reason. They were indeed still students, and their studies should be their priority. Those things were things that adults should do.

If they could do it, why would they need to come here?

Just then, a servant ran over and whispered a few words in Yuchi Jin's ear.

Yu Chi Jin asked in surprise, "Really?"

The servant nodded.

Yu Chi Jin's face was full of joy.

Upon seeing this, Wang Xi asked with great curiosity, "Uncle, has my cousin been born?"

"cousin?"

Yu Chi Jin was stunned for a moment before he realized what he meant. He was both amused and annoyed: "Go away, go away, stop talking nonsense."

But judging from the smile on his face, he wasn't angry at all. He said, "Alright, you can continue playing here, but remember, there aren't many free time hours, so you have to make the most of them."

Wang Xi sighed, looking exhausted, and said, "I understand."

Yu Chi Jin chuckled and patted him on the shoulder, "Keep your spirits up, work harder, and we'll see soon enough. Your uncle is going back now."

"Oh."

Just as Yuchi Jin was leaving, Huangfu Sengnian returned from outside.

"What brings Uncle Yuchi here?" "He's afraid we'll slack off, so he's urging us to work harder." Wang Xi said irritably, "People who don't work hard themselves but only know how to make others work hard are the most despicable."

Huangfu Sengnian laughed and said, "I don't agree with that. Uncle Yuchi is much more hardworking than us. Besides, we really need to discuss this now."

Wang Xi asked, "Did you succeed?"

Huangfu Sengnian smiled and nodded.

They immediately called Li Jieman and Wang Shuang and went to sit down in a wooden shed by the valley.

"I just came back from the city."

Huangfu Sengnian said, "Our plan has been very successful. Most families have already fallen out with your aunt."

Wang Shuang asked incredulously, "They've already fallen out?"

Huangfu Sengnian nodded and said, "The reason is not only that your aunt is unwilling to hand over the secret recipe, but more importantly, the Yuan family supports your aunt in this matter."

This deeply dissatisfied many families, who then decided to withdraw from the conflict. Families like the Xiao and Lu families went to the Yuchi family to discuss cooperation, hoping to purchase their paper.

Li Jie said with utter disdain, "They are so united. We can't be like them."

“I’ve said it before, they’re just a bunch of rabble and not worth mentioning.”

Wang Xi chuckled and said, "Now that only my aunt's core forces remain, we can finally launch a counterattack without restraint."

Huangfu Sengnian immediately said, "The Yuan family's main businesses are fruit orchards and paper. We can't do anything about the fruit orchards, but we can use paper to attack the Yuan family's paper business."

The Helan family mainly deals in dyes, which we have already prepared, and dyes are the most crucial element.

The Yuwen and Dugu families primarily traded silk, along with some precious gems. If we could control the dyes, we wouldn't be able to buy their silk, and we could also use our shipbuilding technology to create obstacles for their trade.

As for the Doulu family, it is Liuli.

Wang Xi said, "Go all out and show them what it means to be crushed like Mount Tai. But don't do it in our name. Let the Yuchi family lead the way; I believe they will be more than willing."

Wang Shuang said, "But apart from dyes and paper, we are not ready for anything else."

Their secret workshop was originally managed by Wang Shuang. Although it was later handed over to Wang Facai, Wang Shuang was still in charge of the research and development work.

He is very clear about the progress of various research and development projects.

Wang Xi said, "Brother Shuang, you're being too honest. What does it matter if we're not prepared? We can scare them. Believe it or not, even if I fart right now, they'll believe it's the smell of gunpowder."

Li Jieman chuckled and said, "That's right, now whatever we say, people will believe us."

The reason they fabricated those rumors was to sow discord among Madam Zixia's forces and break other families out of their control, thus making it easier for them to launch a full-scale attack on Madam Zixia's core power.

Now that this goal has been achieved, all that remains is to launch a full-scale offensive.

Wang Xi first approached Linghu Changge, and under their combined scheme, the Yuchi family immediately raised their banner, preparing to retaliate in kind.

They began to publicize that they had received strong support from the Nameless Academy and would be launching high-quality, inexpensive paper, dyes, and glass products.

Furthermore, it was stipulated that any family that had dealings with the Yuan family, Helan family, Doulu family, or Dugu family would be prohibited from cooperating with them.

This is truly a battle of offense and defense.

The dye, in particular, is the most lethal element and a major threat in this counterattack.

Because in the Tang Dynasty, silk was a major commodity, and all the powerful and wealthy had dealings in it. If the dyes from the nameless academy were really better and cheaper, and your silk couldn't be used, it might not be able to be sold, or at least not at a good price.

Although it's all still just verbal promotion and business cooperation is still under negotiation, nothing is certain yet.

However, the threshold of the Yuchi family's house had been worn down by the crowds, and all the glass, silk, and paper on the market were now unsaleable.

Because no one doubts the technology provided by the nameless academy anymore.

After the invention of gunpowder, everyone bowed down to it.

If they say it exists, then it must exist.

If something better and cheaper will come along soon, why should we buy it now?

This is what it means for Mount Tai to crush an egg.

He only let out two farts, and the other person immediately broke down.

They didn't even dare to gamble on whether the nameless academy was making baseless accusations.

In fact, when other families sided with the Yuchi family, Madam Zixia already knew that the tide had turned and her network of relationships, which she had painstakingly built over the years, had completely collapsed.

And now she feels even more desperate.

Therefore, after these messages came out, Madam Zixia did not struggle too much. She took the initiative to invite the Yuan family, the Helan family, and the Dugu family, and very calmly stated that she would go to the Wang family to apologize and withdraw from the cooperation with the nameless winery. She would use the relationship between the Doulu family and the Wang family to quell the storm and ensure that they would not really suffer any losses. Then she would return to Luoyang.

This also foreshadows that she will completely give up everything.

(End of this chapter)