Imperial warlords: Cannons are the only truth

"Master Zhou, please tell us what should be done!"

"We'll do whatever you say!"

"Yes! Anyway, I'm not willing to give up the family business I've worked so hard to build."

"Who can argue with that! Nobody wants to break ties with these military leaders unless absolutely necessary."

"But if the Shen family insists on leaving us no way out, then we'll have no choice but to fight back!"

After listening to Zhou Youdao's analysis, the wealthy gentlemen present all expressed their opinions.

"Alright! Let's prepare for both possibilities!"

Zhou Youdao slammed his hand on the table and stated his plan directly: "The Shen family is powerful now, so we still have to give them the respect they deserve."

"Therefore, the more grand the welcoming ceremony, the better!"

"The welcoming banquet will be held at Guanlan Tower, the most prestigious building in Qingzhou Prefecture."

"We acted according to the circumstances during the meal."

"If the Shen family is willing to accept us and maintain a win-win situation, then everything will be fine! Things will remain the same as before..."

At this point, Zhou Youdao changed the subject, his face turning cold: "But what if the Shen family never intended to give us a way out?"

"Then don't blame us!"

"Since ancient times—people die for wealth, and birds die for food!"

"Nobody wants to throw away the wealth accumulated over generations."

Snapped!Snapped!

As Zhou Youdao clapped twice, a man who was bound hand and foot and gagged was brought in by two thugs.

"This is..." Someone immediately recognized the man: "Is this Commander Feng's only son, Feng Wencai?"

"That's right, it's our young master Feng!"

Zhou Youdao said calmly, "When news of Feng Dexiang's death reached Qingzhou, our young master Feng was still enjoying himself in a brothel."

"All his men have deserted without even informing Young Master Feng."

"When the tree falls, the monkeys scatter"—this saying is absolutely true!

Yang Wanjin, standing to the side, looked at Feng Wencai, who had been thrown to the ground like a dead dog, and asked, "Master Zhou, are you going to give Young Master Feng to that Shen fellow as a greeting gift?"

"No! Young Master Feng is the backup plan I just mentioned."

"If we really can't reach an agreement with that guy surnamed Shen, then we'll have no choice but to fight to the death!"

"They have guns and cannons; we definitely have no chance of winning in a head-on confrontation."

"Even if we gathered all our guards and servants, we wouldn't be enough to fill their teeth!"

"So, we have to use Young Master Feng's life to do something underhanded to that Shen fellow."

"Borrow Young Master Feng's life?" Meng Mingzhi, the head of the Meng family, asked, puzzled. "What does Master Zhou mean...?"

“Framing!” Zhou Youdao glanced around at everyone present and said in a deep voice, “I’ve already made all the arrangements.”

"The welcome banquet will be held on the second floor of Guanlan Tower."

"There is a hidden room on the second floor of Guanlan Tower that can conceal people!"

"I'll arrange the assassins."

"After succeeding, all Shen Moshen's men will see are these assassins and Young Master Feng's corpse."

"The son's motive of avenging his father is perfectly reasonable!"

"Once Shen Moshen is dead, the rest will be easily solved."

"Nobody really cares about a dead person."

"At that time, as long as we reach an agreement with Shen Moshen's successor, everything will remain the same!"

“The person who takes action must be reliable.” Meng Mingzhi was still somewhat uneasy: “After all, this is a mission with a high chance of death.”

"Don't worry, I've already chosen the person to do it—absolutely reliable!"

"I have already arranged all the specific action plans."

Zhou Youdao continued in an unquestionable tone: "Only those of you present here know about this matter today!"

"We're all in this together. Once we're out this door, no one is allowed to say a word. You all need to keep your mouths shut."

"Don't let a few drinks make you blurt out everything to your lover!"

"Otherwise, don't blame the three major families for turning their backs on you!"

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After everyone had left, Zhou Youdao went to the backyard alone.

Then, after many twists and turns, we entered an empty storage room.

Inside the storage room, seven or eight burly men who were wiping down the box guns stood up as soon as Zhou Youdao walked in.

"Is the plan clear now?"

"Understood! Apart from the master, everyone at the table will be eliminated!"

"anything else?"

"Shoot the master in the wrong place!"

"Hmm!" Zhou Youdao nodded in satisfaction upon hearing this.

The people inside were all assassins secretly raised by Zhou Youdao, for the purpose of saving their lives one day.

This time it finally came in handy.

Over the years, Zhou Youdao has long since become the leading figure in the circle of wealthy and powerful men in Qingzhou.

In their circle, Zhou Youdao is the undisputed leader.

Moreover, although Zhou Youdao has been known for his ruthless actions over the years, his public image in the industry is still that of someone who values ​​rules and morality.

It was for this reason that everyone felt reassured and allowed Zhou Youdao to finalize the plan for dealing with Shen Moshen.

However, they never dreamed that the leader who usually commanded the most respect among them had a real purpose that was not just to deal with Shen Moshen!

They're planning to use this opportunity to wipe out the other two major families and all the wealthy gentry!

In that case, all the lucrative businesses in the Qingzhou area, such as opium and smuggled salt, would belong to the Zhou family!

At that time, no matter which warlord comes to Qingzhou, Zhou Youdao will be their exclusive business partner....................

It must be said that Zhou Youdao is indeed a man capable of great things.

They are ruthless not only to others, but also to themselves.

To make this self-inflicted injury ruse convincing, he even arranged for his men to shoot him when they were about to attack!