Ninja at the top of the food chain

Chapter 956 The Grand Canal Project

Konan, Kanzang's face was vaguely confused, obviously confused about the conversation between the two, only Yahiko understood Maeda Takashi's subtext, so he leaned closer to his head, lowered his volume and replied:
"Mr. Gao Zhi, in the general election next year, on behalf of the people of Yu Province, I would like to support your promotion to the post of prime minister. I believe that the teacher will not raise any objections after learning of your generosity."

After finishing speaking, Yahiko withdrew his head, with an easy-going and natural expression. Hearing what he wanted, Maeda Takashi put the umbrella in his right hand, took off the glove of his left hand, and stretched it out. The smile on his fat face became more and more overflowing:
"In this way, I would like to make an initial capital injection of 20 billion taels for the Yuzhou Grand Canal project, and also launch a congressional proposal to raise more funds for canal excavation, construction, maintenance and other related work."

"This amount of money, at least, should reach about 100 billion taels, enough to repair the canal from the province of rain to the province of wind, and maybe even to the province of soil? It doesn't feel impossible."

"In short, Senator Yahiko, your sincerity, ideals, ambitions, and benevolence have all moved me. Let us create a new era together and achieve common prosperity for the people of the empire."

Yahiko stretched out his hand without hesitation, bent his back slightly, and tightly held Maeda Takashi's chubby palm. The violent fluctuation of his mood caused him to faintly vibrate when he spoke:
"Mr. Gao Zhi, thank you for your support to Yu Province. I, Yahiko, can make only one guarantee: including myself, the 20 people in Yu Province will not let you down!"

Seeing Yahiko's excited look, Maeda Takashi seemed to be touched too, he stepped forward to hug him, patted the young man's back, then backed away a little, and sincerely encouraged Yahiko a few words.

The negotiations went smoothly, and the Grand Canal project was successfully finalized. Whether it was the ninjas such as Kanzang Konan, or the subordinates of Takashi Maeda, everyone couldn't help cheering, and the atmosphere in the venue was joyous for a while.

Afterwards, the two parties agreed on the time for the next negotiation, the contact person and a series of specific matters. Maeda Takashi took the initiative to say goodbye, intending to return to China as soon as possible to raise funds and convene a congress. Seeing this, Yahiko immediately got up and saw him off.

Until Maeda Takashi and his party were sent into the train station, the smile on Yahiko's face did not dissipate as they watched their backs disappear at the gate of the platform. Seeing this, Xiaonan couldn't help but twitched the corners of his mouth, and said with a joyful smile. :

"Yahiko, congratulations, you are one step closer to your dream!"

"No, it's our dream." Raising his arms lightly, he hugged Xiaonan's body, Yahiko looked calm, his voice was low, but his tone was firm. The husband and wife snuggled together silently, enjoying the joy of success together.

"Master Yahiko, it's really beyond my expectations that Yu Sheng has reached today step by step..." Kanzang didn't want to break Yahiko Konan's gentleness, but his excitement still made him unable to help admiring:

"This old man probably never imagined in his dreams that he could witness the land under his feet and experience a great change in his lifetime. Lord Yahiko, you are really the people of our Yu Province..."

Sensing the taste of flattery in Kanzang's words, Yahiko quickly waved his hand to stop, and interrupted solemnly: "Senior Kanzang, don't flatter me, Yusheng's today is the result of the joint efforts of all of us. "

"If it weren't for the support of you and Jiu Yuren under your command, how could I, Yahiko Hede, gain the trust of the people? How can I make some achievements and attract the favor of big capitalists like Mr. Gao Zhi?"

"The Grand Canal project can take shape, you should be the first to contribute."

Seeing the solemn face, speaking without a trace of reluctance, and even a little humility, the current councilor of the Fire Empire and the ruler of the Rain Province, Kan Zang was filled with emotions, deeply feeling that fate is unpredictable and good fortune tricks people.

If Master Hanzo is still alive, he should like this young man very much, right?It's a pity, pitiful, sad, lamentable... There is a saying, a mistake will cause eternal hatred, and looking back, it will be a hundred years.

It's really... so mixed, it's hard to say.

Shaking his head, Kanzang dispelled the complicated thoughts in his mind, thinking about the last exchange between Yahiko and Maeda Takashi, the old man was a little worried, so he couldn't help reminding:

"Master Yahiko, although I am very happy that the Grand Canal project can be finalized, and the people of Yu Province will surely praise it in the future, but the agreement between you and Mr. Gao Zhi... Please be careful of those guys in the root."

No matter how many flowers are spread on the surface, no matter how gorgeous and righteous words are used, it cannot conceal the fact that the Grand Canal project is essentially a political transaction.

Takashi Maeda intends to be the next prime minister, and the candidate for the prime minister is decided by referendums in the provinces of the empire. Yu province is a large province with 20 votes, which is worth the money and effort of this big capitalist.

Yahiko, as a high-ranking official of Yu Province designated by the National Assembly, has successfully gained a foothold in Yu Province due to the successful help of Kanzang and other old Yu Ninja, plus the title of disciple of the Prime Minister. After several years of development, he has control over the people under his rule very strong.

In this way, it is not surprising for Yahiko and Takashi Maeda to trade the Grand Canal project with the votes of Yu Province. However, it is difficult to say whether this kind of political transaction is easy to do.

"Uchiha Fugaku..." Thinking of the rumored head of the Nebu that his six relatives didn't recognize, Yahiko's brows were unconsciously tightened slightly, but it didn't take long, as if thinking of something, they slowly relaxed.

First, he nodded slightly to Xiaonan who was looking at him worriedly, and returned a stable look, then turned his head to look at Kanzang, Yahiko carefully chose his words, and replied cautiously:

"Senior Kanzang, the starting point of the Grand Canal project is good. Even if there are some shady things in it, it is essentially for the sake of the people of Yu Province. Besides, the country has not lost anything. I think Minister Fuyue should understand. .”

"Also, I plan to go to Konoha to visit the teacher after a while." When he said the first sentence, Kanzang still frowned, but at the second sentence, he relaxed, and there was a smile on his face meaning.

"If Mr. Prime Minister comes forward, then it should be fine. Yahiko, you really should visit your teacher more often. You haven't seen each other for a few years? Don't forget to bring more gifts."

Speaking of this, Kanzang no longer used honorifics to address Yahiko, but with a tone of someone who had experienced it, he seriously warned in the tone of an old senior: "Don't be too hasty in everything, and listen to your teacher's opinion more. .”

"Well, I know."

Yahiko nodded slightly, with a look of understanding, Kanzang didn't say any more when he saw this, he felt that Yahiko should be able to understand his subtext, this young man is stupid on the surface, but in fact has great wisdom, so there is no need to say everything.

(End of this chapter)