Life Winner Training Guide
Section 57
The vast majority of the goods were transported from Changsheng City. The specialty and economic support of Winter City are actually medicinal herbs and minerals. The local climate is special, and many kinds of medicinal herbs can be cultivated artificially. Minerals are abundant underground due to the geographical location. Although the industry seems to be thin, the profits from medicinal herbs and minerals alone are enough for Winter City to become one of the richest forces in the world, not to mention the huge profits brought by population mobility. If the Rong family was not the founding family of Winter City, and the successive city lords worked diligently to develop the city and won the recognition and following of local residents and other small forces around, coupled with sufficient military deterrence and the innate advantages of ice blood, Winter City would have long been the fat meat that others coveted.
To the north of Winter City is the endless Tianshuang Icefield, and deep in the icefield is the uninhabited Tianshuang Mountains, where the cold is difficult to resist even for monks. To the west is the world-famous Ice Forest, where many traveling cultivators practice and practice. Its vast and rich coverage area provides countless cultivation resources. To the southeast is an ordinary plain area. Going south, you will gradually enter the sphere of influence of Changsheng City.
You Hongyin discovered the huge hidden dangers of Winter City in a short period of time.
It is weak.
Winter and Changsheng can be said to have been friends for a long time. This was decided by their ancestors and has been well implemented. Whether it is Changsheng City marrying the daughter of the Changsheng clan leader, Wenxue's mother, to Winter, or Wenxue is about to marry Changsheng City and become the next city lord's wife, this family-style marriage has been going on for more than a hundred years, and the two families have long been blood-related and inseparable. This is the most common and safest way to form an alliance between cities.
But apart from Changsheng City, Winter has no other allies worthy of praise. Xiyan City, Muliu City and Qingtian Dao Sect, which have always been friendly, only have more business dealings and are more familiar with each other, but no deeper friendship.
And in the end, this ally that should have been the most loyal turned into the sharpest blade and the executioner of slaughter.
Is it because Changsheng City was not treated well enough, so it ended like this?
No, it is because they do not understand the word "checks and balances".
The affairs of power and conspiracy in the world are always the same, why do emperors need checks and balances? Because over-reliance is to put oneself in a dangerous place where one can be replaced at any time, and no matter how good the relationship is, no matter how trusting the relationship is, it will change because of interests, time and other factors, and finally turn from helpers to enemies, and the losers can only make useless shouts and questions.
Winter City also made the same mistake. If he still had other allied forces, then even if Changsheng City wanted to do something, it would have to be a little cautious. Even if Changsheng formed an alliance with other cities, there would always be gaps in the cooperation caused by interests. Winter could also have other ways to deal with it, and there was more room for operation. In the competition, it was not necessarily the loser.
It can be said that since choosing to form an alliance with Changsheng City, the two subsequent city lords have done nothing. They only know how to concentrate on developing their own city, but they can't see the external crisis. They think that they can stay in the north and live in peace, but they don't know that they have always been carrying a huge amount of money and are watched by others all the time.
You Hongyin was sure that the reason why Rong Wenxue chose such a roundabout way to seize Winter City in that life was not because of insufficient strength, but because he wanted to preserve Winter City's strength as much as possible, so that after absorbing Winter City, they would have enough strength to deal with other forces outside who were eyeing them covetously. As long as they passed the most difficult period of adjustment, the Changsheng clan would be able to gain a firm foothold by relying on the Changsheng Qi that could cure most injuries and diseases, and then digest the food they swallowed and turn it into their real strength.
"Well, seeing the diplomatic methods of Changsheng City and other forces," You Hongyin smiled bitterly: "It turns out that Rong Wenxue, who has combined the strengths of the two families and has both the ice bloodline and the Changsheng Qi, is the master of all things."
If you want to survive in this world for a long time, you can't leave too many weaknesses. Even at certain moments, showing full ambition is a necessary deterrent.
"The city lord's education failed," You Hongyin sighed, "What else can I do? Just do it little by little."
"Xiao Tao, I feel that I am almost well," You Hongyin said with a smile, "Help me change my clothes."
Xiao Tao immediately took other maids to help You Hongyin dress up more formally, but was stopped by You Hongyin: "Young Master Wen doesn't like too gorgeous makeup, just simple and refreshing."
Xiao Tao thought carefully about Young Master Wen and found that he didn't seem to mention this aspect. Her own lady could even see this and was very attentive to Young Master Wen. She nodded vigorously: "Don't worry, Miss. Xiao Tao has remembered it."
She was afraid that other maids would not understand what the Miss meant, so she asked everyone to leave. She was sweating profusely while combing her hair and matching clothes. When she finally started to put on makeup, she was stopped by the Miss: "Look at you sweating profusely. You can skip this step. I am naturally beautiful and don't need makeup."
Before Xiao Tao could react, she suddenly saw her Miss smile brightly and casually called for the snow outside the window. The snow first turned into a crystal clear water ball under her skill, and then froze instantly. Then the ice gradually deformed and condensed into two ice crystal lotuses at her fingertips.
You Hongyin threw away the only pearl hairpin that he had just worn on his hair, and inserted an ice crystal lotus in his hair, while he inserted the other one on Miss Xiaotao's head: "This lotus has my power, it is not frozen, and it will not melt tonight, take it with you."
Xiaotao looked at herself in the bronze mirror. Although the lotus on her hair was condensed from ice crystals, it was lifelike, beautiful, and had an icy and cold aura.
The little maid suddenly covered her cheeks with both hands for a while.
At that moment, she suddenly felt that the young lady was so handsome, and felt that she was being teased invisibly.
You Hongyin picked up the cloak on the hanger and walked out the door first: "Xiaotao, let's go, what are you still in a daze."
Xiaotao came to her senses and shouted: "Come on, come on, Miss, walk slowly, wait for me."
Because it was still early and it was time for breakfast, You Hongyin did not go to pay respects to his parents, but chose to go directly to the dining room.
Sure enough, You Hongyin waited in the dining room for a while, and Rong Wuchen and Wen Ya and his wife came first.
Rong Wuchen was busy with official duties and had little time. He had only visited his daughter once in the past few days. He was a silent person, and treated his children strictly rather than lovingly. He did not speak at this moment.
Although the wife of the city lord, Wen Ya, also managed a lot of internal affairs and some things in the city, she would visit her daughter once a day. Seeing her sitting here well, she couldn't help but say: "My little miss, you are finally well. Finally, I don't have to worry about you every day."
You Hongyin bowed first, then sat down to talk with his parents, and then Rong Cang'ai and Wen Yuan also arrived. After greeting each other, they sat down to eat together.
This was the first time You Hongyin saw Wen Yuan in person. There was nothing else, but this person's skills were not bad, and he was a strong opponent.
Chapter 61 Cangshan Mountain Covered with Snow (IV)
"I haven't seen Miss Wenxue for a long time, so I feel a little strange." Wen Yuan said politely: "Is Miss Wenxue in good health?"
You Hongyin smiled slightly, unable to make a shy expression, and could only cover half of her face with a handkerchief before speaking: "Thank you, Brother Wen, for your concern. I'm already well."
"Miss Wenxue is being distant with me." Wen Yuan has always been a proud young man from a noble family. Although he felt that Rong Wenxue's tone was a little strange, he felt that he had already controlled this innocent and simple fiancée, so he didn't care too much.
Rong Wuchen and Wen Ya felt that since their elders were present, it was not appropriate for the younger generation to talk freely. After finishing their breakfast in a hurry, they immediately went to deal with their own affairs, leaving the brother and sister to entertain the guests.
Wen Yuan was not interested in activities such as drinking tea, chatting, playing chess, calligraphy and painting. What he cared about most was the most authentic information about Winter. Therefore, he had not walked around the city enough a few days ago, and proposed to go out again today.
You Hongyin thought for a moment and said, "Then I'll trouble you to work hard again. I remembered that I have a gift that I haven't made yet. When it's done, I'll give Brother Wen a surprise tomorrow, so I won't go to the city to play today."
When the master and servant returned to Wenxue Courtyard, Xiaotao couldn't help but said, "Miss, did you make a gift for Master Wen? How come I didn't know."
You Hongyin said, "Alas, in fact, I just want to show my virtue and leave a good impression on Master Wen, but I forgot that I can't do housework at all. Xiaotao, can you help me make one."
Xiaotao hesitated and said, "It's okay for me to help, but is this okay?"
"It doesn't matter." You Hongyin said, "It just so happens that I'll go out of the house once during this period of time."
"Miss, didn't you say you wouldn't go out today?" Xiaotao was completely confused.
"You are so stupid," You Hongyin said, "You help me make a gift. Well, I'll choose a purse. It's simple, convenient and thoughtful. I'll go out to see what my brother and Mr. Wen are doing in the city." ╩This work is provided by ╩Thinking Rabbit╩.com╩Online reading╩
In this way, Xiaotao stayed at home to be a substitute, while You Hongyin changed into men's clothes and ran out to make some preparations.
He really wanted to give Wen Yuan a special surprise.
The next day, You Hongyin gave Wen Yuan the Xiaotao brand purse amid his brother's jealous "Why don't I have it?"
"Thank you, I will always wear it." Wen Yuan said.
Then the three discussed today's itinerary, and You Hongyin suggested that they go to see the most famous restaurant in the city, Wind Harbor.
Speaking of Wind Harbor, there is a reason why it has such a strange name. Because this restaurant not only has delicious food and wine, but also the most authentic local dishes, and it also has a very popular feature.
This restaurant has a special position called Mr. Fengxin, which means that he is the messenger of the wind and can get all kinds of information sent by the wind. At the same time, this is also the origin of the name of the restaurant, where the messenger of the wind stays.
There are several Mr. Fengxin, but each of them is very proficient in all kinds of gossip in the whole city. Even if some things are hard to say for fear of offending people, in addition to this, these Mr. Fengxin also have a lot of strange and corner news such as the movements of tourists, news of rare items, city tourist routes, etc., in short, they are very popular.
And for this reason, Fengzhi Harbor pioneered the restaurant to collect venue fees.
Of course, You Hongyin chose this restaurant not only to see such a unique restaurant, but also to give Wen Yuan a big gift.
After the three of them entered, they ordered dishes directly. Because of its special nature, Wind Harbor did not have any private rooms or seats. However, the seats on the second floor had a wide view and good sound effects, so the entrance fee was a little more expensive than the seats next to them. The three of them naturally chose a seat with a more convenient view.
After Mr. Feng Xin on the stage talked about the gossip about the jewel in the palm of the city lord's family and the young city lord of Changsheng City, and answered some questions raised by several guests, a woman in red came to You Hongyin's table.
The girl looked quite skilled. Even if she wasn't a fairy, she was close enough to him. She seemed to be looking for someone. She observed You Hongyin and the other three for a long time before she walked up and said, "Mr. Wen."
Wen Yuan turned his head to look at her reflexively, frowned and asked, "Who are you, lady? What do you want to see me for?"
The girl in red was not stunningly beautiful, but she was also a pretty lady with a pure gaze and a strong and straightforward spirit in her bones: "I didn't know that you had an engagement with the daughter of the city lord. I'm not a dog-skin plaster, Man Xiaoxiao." She threw a jade pendant over and said, "I'll give it back to you."
Before Wen Yuan could speak, she turned around and left quickly.
Wen Yuan was blamed for no reason, so he naturally refused to give up. But before he could say anything, You Hongyin stood up, with a sad face and some determination to work hard.
On the other side, Rong Cang'ai, looking at his sister's expression, almost couldn't help but want to ask, but was stepped on by his sister.
"Brother Wen, you don't need to explain," You Hongyin said:
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