Chapter 1757: Chapter 1695: Know Yourself and Your Enemy to Avoid Being Tricked
Arriving at Quanzhou, the most convenient part was being able to sail directly to the Quanzhou docks from the sea, and by the time they switched to land and took a carriage to the Mei Familyâs main base, it was already the third month of spring.
Surprisingly, the main base of the Mei Family was located in a small fishing village. The large mansion faced the sea and was designed in the shape of a Bagua.
"A hidden recluse amidst the city, and this city still thrives on the peopleâs livelihood," Wufu looked at the fishermen repairing nets not far away, some mending boats, others rowing by the sea. It was a scene of complete detachment from the world, and he couldnât help but glance at Hua Wushuang: "Could it be that this entire fishing village belongs to your people?"
Hua Wushuang said, "Why not?"
Wufu was at a loss for words.
Why not? Indeed, why not. Eagle Hall has existed for two hundred years, and just the people alone have multiplied through generations. Forming a small fishing village is not odd at all!
"So, theyâre all your own people, and when necessary, theyâll band together," Wufu raised an eyebrow, watching as two men argued in the distance.
Hua Wushuang also looked over, saying, "Itâs fine for them to have small quarrels, but when facing a major enemy, everyone must band together to fight the foe."
Wufu lowered his gaze and said, "They might not all know who they are, or be so united? Besides, who would target such ordinary villagers?"
Hua Wushuang chuckled softly, pointing at the vast sea with only a horizon, and said, "What is that? The sea! What does the sea have?"
Wufu was momentarily stunned, there are pirates at sea!
"In recent years, pirates have been extremely rampant. Besides robbing passing merchant ships, some notorious small groups wouldnât even spare the coastal village roads. Robbery is one thing, but they also committed many vile acts such as rape and plunder!" Hua Wushuangâs face turned cold as he said, "For the sake of their homeland, banding together to face the enemy is essential. If everyone only cares about their own small family and makes no effort, then when you encounter pirates acting evilly next time, there will be no one to help you!"
Wufu remained silent.
Thatâs indeed the logic. If you shrink back when facing evil and donât get involved when others take action, will anyone help you when you face the same situation later?
"By establishing such a mindset and a spirit of unity, no matter whether dealing with pirates or external enemies, everyone will resist together," Hua Wushuang said.
"What if someone refuses?"
Hua Wushuang coldly said, "Anyone who doesnât agree with this concept or disrupts the lives and peace of others will be immediately expelled." After a pause, he added, "The Mei Family mansion is here, but in the county town, there is also a Mei Family residence."
"Are you telling me about the distribution of your influence?" Wufu pretended to smile: "They say the Fujian Naval Forces are top-notch, could it be you also have a hand in them?"
Her words elicited a cryptic smile from Hua Wushuang.
"What? Canât say?" Wufu shrugged, feigning indifference: "Consider me never having asked; I was just making casual remarks."
Hua Wushuang chuckled, "Youâve really gotten into the role of the Princess Consort of Beiyan, probing and fishing for information, wholeheartedly thinking for that young man!"
Wufuâs pupils slightly contracted, but she openly said, "Know thyself and know thy enemy, lest you fall victimâthatâs the key to survival!"
Hua Wushuang snorted lightly, "Not only do you know yourself and the enemy, but youâre also very cautious. I underestimated you, for someone so young, youâve established quite an influence. Those new guards, theyâre not from the regular guard ranks, are they?"
Following his gaze, Wufu looked at the guards by the carriage, who were transferred from Chi Yiâs side. She yawned and said, "Tired, letâs go inside to wash up and rest!"
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