Tiger Roars in China

What Duan Meng didn't expect was that there was another person behind Lu Ban.

It turned out to be Yu Mancang, the leader of Longmen.

Yu Mancang doesn't look much younger than them.

Especially compared with the fat man Qi Lin, Yu Mancang actually looks older.

Yu Feilong was not at all surprised by Yu Mancang's arrival.

He pointed at Li Meng and A Wan and said to Yu Mancang, "Mancang, Li Meng and A Wan will be your junior brothers and sisters from now on. You must take good care of them."

Yu Mancang actually greeted Li Meng and A Wan warmly, "Hello, Junior Brother and Junior Sister!"

A Wan was a little shocked. Yu Mancang was the leader of Longmen and a big shot who dominated the Shenzhou continent.

He looks so easy-going that people feel close to him at first sight.

She quickly lowered her head and said, "Hello, Sect Master!"

Li Meng also imitated Ah Wan and said to Yu Mancang, "Hello, Sect Master!"

Yu Feilong patted Li Meng and A Wan on the shoulder and said to them, "You are my disciples, Yu Feilong. From now on, you can call him Sect Master or Senior Brother."

Yu Feilong glanced at Qi Lin and the others again and said, "Everyone please sit down. I called you all here today because I have something to discuss with you."

In fact, Qi Lin had already sat down before Yu Feilong even opened his mouth.

He was carrying several hundred pounds of fat and could not stand for long.

As soon as he sat down, the large wooden chair creaked under his pressure.

Not only the leader of the Longmen Yu Mancang attended this meeting, but also Li Meng and A Wan, who were not yet members of Longmen, attended.

Everyone was sitting on chairs, except for the short Dai Zong, who was squatting on a chair.

Yu Feilong's eyes first fell on Yu Mancang.

"Mancang, now that you have achieved your wish and become the leader of Longmen, then tell us how Longmen should develop next? That way, we old guys can help you with some advice."

Yu Mancang was still a little nervous deep down when facing his father, the Flying Dragon Sword Saint Yu Feilong.

However, he still appeared calm on the surface.

He stood up and said, "Longmen is actually in a dilemma now. It has mountains and rivers, but no depth to maneuver.

After years of isolation, the people suffered greatly.

Surrounded by enemies, with no friendly neighbors or troops to protect themselves. . . . "

Yu Mancang listed Longmen's weaknesses one by one without any hesitation.

Qi Lin and the others were all horrified after hearing this. They didn't expect that Longmen had fallen into such a dire situation.

Because they know very well that what Yu Mancang said are all real problems.

Only Yu Feilong seemed calm and asked, "So, Mancang, have you thought of a way to break the impasse?"

Yu Mancang nodded and said, "I have some immature ideas, and I'd like to share them with you uncles for your reference."

Everyone kept silent, waiting for the sect leader Yu Mancang to continue.

Yu Mancang left his seat, paced a few steps, and continued, "In fact, if you want to untie the knot of Longmen, there are only two words, and that is openness.

That means opening the checkpoints and allowing people from all states to enter and exit our city freely."

"No! If we open the checkpoints, won't spies from all over the state swarm in?"

What no one expected was that the first person to raise objections would be that addicted gambler Dai Zong?

Yu Mancang was very graceful and did not get angry because of Dai Zong's opposition.

He smiled and said to Dai Zong, "Elder Dai Zong, even if we don't open the checkpoints, spies from various states can still enter our Longmen.

I'm afraid Elder Dai Zong has discovered quite a few spies in the casino and tavern, right?"

Dai Zong was not angry when Yu Mancang exposed his true identity. He nodded and said, "That's true, Master. What other purpose can you get from opening up the checkpoints other than making it easier for spies?"

Yu Mancang was just waiting for Dai Zong to say this.

He immediately replied, “That would have a huge impact.

First, it can enrich the people and strengthen the military. . . . "

Dai Zong seemed to be ready to argue with Yu Mancang, and asked directly, "What is the method of enriching the people and strengthening the army?"

Yu Mancang was not angry at all when Dai Zong interrupted him.

He glanced at everyone and continued, "As long as the checkpoints are opened, merchants from all over the country will enter Longmen and exchange what they have.

We can earn money by selling our things.

People who come in have to spend money on food, clothing, housing, transportation and other necessities.

Trade will make many people rich.

People now have money and no longer have to worry about their lives, and paying taxes will no longer affect their lives.

We can use the money we earn and the taxes from the people to equip our army and strengthen it."

Yu Mancang looked at his father Yu Feilong.

Yu Feilong ignored him and looked at Qi Lin with a questioning look.

Qi Lin said with a smile, "This approach is feasible."

Yu Feilong immediately turned to Yu Mancang and asked, "What are the other points?"

Seeing that his policy was recognized by his father, Yu Mancang was overjoyed and quickly said, "The second point is that we can recruit talents.

Our Longmen has a small area, a small population and a shortage of talent, which has always been a major flaw of our Longmen.

Now that the demons have occupied Zhongzhou, although the Sword Sect has not suffered too much loss, they have lost many of their talents to the demons.

If we open the checkpoints now, there will definitely be a large number of people who do not want to be ruled by the demons and enter our Longmen, and among them there will definitely be talented people."

Everyone agreed with this point.

Even Yu Feilong nodded slightly.

He knows better than anyone that Longmen lacks talent.

He nodded to Yu Mancang and said, "Mancang, please continue."

Yu Mancang was delighted and immediately said, "There is also a third point. We can unite with other states to fight against the demons together."

"Master, didn't you just say that we are surrounded by enemies? How can we unite?"

The one who asked this time was Lu Ban.

Yu Mancang had great respect for Lu Ban, because many of the army's equipment and weapons were made by Lu Ban or his disciples.

Yu Mancang nodded to Lu Ban and said, "Elder Lu Ban, after the demons occupied Zhongzhou, our Longmen was the first to bear the brunt.

However, once they consolidate their existing territory, they will inevitably expand outward. At that time, it will not only be us who will be affected.

Therefore, after we release the checkpoints, I plan to ally with Shengzhou in the north, Yuzhou in the south, Cangzhou in the northwest, and Youzhou in the northeast respectively.

As long as it is beneficial to us, we will unite and fight against the demons together."

After listening to Yu Mancang's clear and logical explanation, everyone nodded repeatedly.

Such a major strategy definitely could not be thought of by Yu Mancang just by thinking about it.

It must have been discussed and demonstrated by the advisers around him and is very convincing.