Conquest by force is unpopular, and what Mao Wenlong needs this time is the hearts of the people, and only the people who really subdue the needs can carry out the plan. This precludes the use of force to solve the problem, and if it does not use force, then only stratagem remains. In terms of strategy, of course, it depends on Hong Chengchou.

The matter of the war, Mao Wenlong is more than enough now, he smiled and said: "Mr. must know it in his heart, so I can't help but hear it." ”

Hong Chengchou didn't intend to hang Mao Wenlong, he immediately said: "Judging from all indications, there are wise people in this Shangcun family, and we don't have to work so hard to deal with smart people." The chief soldier was unprepared to write a letter and ordered someone to send it to the Uemura family, to test their reaction first, and then we could take a targeted attack. ”

Mao Wenlong pondered for a moment, nodded and agreed, let Haoda prepare pen and ink, and wrote on the spot. It's just tentative, Mao Wenlong naturally doesn't need to say it too explicitly, but just vaguely briefly states that he has the intention of recruiting the Shangcun family.

The letter was written quickly, and Mao Wenlong asked Adou to arrange for the secret guard to send it over as soon as possible, and Adou took the order to leave.

Shangcun Town, a suburb of Heianjing, is surrounded by mountains on three sides, and there are hundreds of families in the town, all of whom are members of the Shangcun family, and there is no one with the surname.

The Uemura family has grown from a small family to one of the three major families in the entire Wa Kingdom, and its credit is none other than the patriarch of the Uemura family.

Kamimura Hanoi is the patriarch of the Kamimura family, and this person is very obscene and not decent at all. At the age of his early forties, his slightly chubby figure, and his height of more than 1.6 meters make him look like an ordinary person. But his small eyes always radiated a fierce light.

At this time, Mao Wenlong's letter was already in the hands of Shangcun Hanoi, and Mao Wenlong revealed the obscure information in his heart. Kamimura Kawachi already understood, and he closed his eyes and pondered without saying a word.

And at the head of him, there are also four elders in the clan to sit together, since receiving Mao Wenlong's letter. Uemura Kawachi hadn't spoken for a long time, and the four elders had already begun to get anxious.

The Great Elder Shangmura Xiaoye couldn't help but be the first to ask, "Patriarch, what is your decision?" ”

Hearing this, Kamimura Hanoi looked up, shook his head and said, "What Mao Wenlong said in the letter is to recruit us for his use. But once we agree to Mao Wenlong's request, then our Shangcun family will inevitably become the primary target of other families in the future. This also means that once we join forces with the Dongjiang Army, then we will become the first of all enemies. ”

When the Great Elder heard this, he was immediately shocked, and hurriedly said, "Isn't this contrary to our previous wishes? ”

The Uemura family has always pursued the Taoguang way of raising obscurity, that is, not to be a head bird. Even in this battle of the clans, they would have had the strength to rise to the first or second great clan. But they are willing to condescend to the third, their strength is hidden, all in order not to be the first bird.

And now Mao Wenlong's letter just makes Shangcun Hanoi very embarrassed. He did not resist cooperation with the Dongjiang Army, on the contrary, he actually hoped in his heart that he could rely on the Dongjiang Army to reunify the entire Wa Kingdom. But now, if he does it, it will be very costly and dangerous.

The matter is related to the fate of the entire Uemura family, and Uemura Hanoi constantly has to think carefully and does not dare to make a decision easily.

Nodding, Kamimura Kawachi smiled bitterly; "We still need to think about it in the long term, but we can't afford to lose this opportunity. Previously, our Uemura family was able to get up quickly, relying on cooperation with the Yi people. Now the Dongjiang Army also takes a fancy to us, which is a great honor for our Shangcun family. It is also the only chance for our Uemura family to soar in the future! ”

The four elders all fell silent when they heard this, and the Great Elder then said: "The patriarch's words are very true, I just don't know how we should reply to Mao Wenlong now?" ”

Kamimura Hanoi said with a smile: "There is no need to reply to the letter, the patriarch will personally go to meet Mao Wenlong." In any case, the current Wa State is completely controlled by the Dongjiang Army, and the later 100,000 troops can completely destroy our entire Wa State by force. Now they didn't do anything, which can only show that the Dongjiang Army will not destroy the entire Wa Kingdom, what they need is control. ”

The Great Elder nodded frequently in agreement, but said worriedly: "Patriarch going like this, aren't you afraid that Mao Wenlong will take the opportunity to blackmail our Shangcun family?" ”

"Do you think those secret guards of the Dongjiang Army are vegetarians! If Mao Wenlong wants to kill someone, it's completely a matter of one sentence. Since he has sent a letter at this moment, there is no possibility of using force, so you don't have to worry. This matter is arranged in this way, the patriarch will be ready to leave in the next two days, and the affairs of the clan will be taken care of by the four elders of Lao. Kamimura Hanoi said with a smile.

"Don't worry, patriarch, we will take care of it properly!" Hearing this, the four elders immediately got up, and then retired one after another.

Seeing the four elders leave, Kamimura Hanoi got up and personally ignited Mao Wenlong's letter, and only after watching the letter turn to ashes in the brazier did he leave the hall.

In the backyard garden, bursts of frolicking sounds continued to be heard, and when Uemura Hanoi approached the small pavilion in the garden, he saw two women in the pavilion. These are his only two daughters in Uemura Hanoi, but the girl in the flower season has never been married, and Uemura Hanoi obviously has ulterior motives.

"Ito, Miyaki!" Uemura Kawachi shouted as soon as he reached the pavilion.

"Daddy!" The eldest daughter, Ito and Gong Qi, came out when they heard the voice.

"Daddy, how can he be free to come here?" The eldest daughter, Ito, asked curiously.

She knew very well that during the day, Uemura Hanoi was busy dealing with family affairs, and never had time to go to this backyard to see their sisters.

Uemura Hanoi smiled and said, "Daddy naturally has something to do when he comes to see you, come, sit down and say." ”

Ito and Gong Qi then sandwiched Uemura Kawachi in the middle, waiting curiously for him to say something?

Uemura Hanoi looked at his two daughters carefully, and then smiled with satisfaction: "Daddy only has you two sisters under his knees, and this time Daddy is going to draw a red thread for you." This matter is related to the future of our Kamimura family, so you must be mentally prepared. ”

Hearing this, the two sisters immediately lost their smiling faces, and from the tone of Uemura Hanoi, the two sisters already understood. Their own father wants to marry them, and they can't complain about anything.

Marriage matters are decided by parents, especially in such a big family, as a daughter, she has no right to speak. Ito and Gong Qi were silent for a moment, then nodded in frustration to show understanding.