usatvline Chapter 268 Cicada in Winter, Millet
Chapter 268 Cicada in Winter, Millet
Chapter 268 Cicadas and Millet
The cicada is an insect that is slightly smaller than the cicada and has a weaker call.
In its short life, for the first two or three years or even longer, it lies deep underground in a pupal-like form.
After it completes its metamorphosis, its needle-like mouth pierces the tree and feeds on the tree sap. In addition, dry branches are also a good place for it to lay its eggs.
Situ Wanli's code name in the Luo Wang organization was Han Chan.
Just like this peculiar insect, Situ Wanli was also very patient.
Since joining the Luo Wang organization, he had been quietly lying low, waiting for his opportunity.
Ying Jing once sent his net to infiltrate farmers, and also sent people to order Situ Wanli to mix the improved millet seeds from Henan that had not yet been put into use into farmers' granaries. He even left traces of farmers in the assassination of Lord Chunshen in Chu.
Situ Wanli always cooperated and did as instructed without questioning the purpose, and he always completed the task very well.
Now, the opportunity he has been patiently waiting for has finally arrived.
The land of Qilu, Daze Mountain.
Although the disciples of the Farmer School are spread across the Seven Kingdoms, the headquarters is still located in the sacred Farmer School land of Daze Mountain.
Normally, the heads of the six halls of the Farmer's Family are scattered in various countries, leading the affairs of their respective halls, and they do not interfere with each other.
However, when important events occur or when a chivalrous leader summons them, they will still meet at Daze Mountain.
"Is the leader of the chivalrous sect... really unrelated to Lord Changping?"
Looking at the newly harvested millet, the heads of the farmhouses exchanged bewildered glances.
They, of course, scoffed at the stories circulating in the world today.
However... this kind of millet was said to have only recently been developed in Hanoi and had just been put into use in the Qin state...
How come their farming families used it earlier than the Qin state?
The harvest is already complete!
If Xia Kui didn't truly have an extraordinary relationship with Lord Changping, how could he have obtained such a valuable item so quickly?
As for whether the Qin state deliberately mixed these millet seeds into farmers' granaries?
Stop it!
As farmers, even if they had never actually farmed, they understood all too well the significance that millet represented!
With this advantage, the Qin state would face far less resistance in realizing its ambition to unify the world.
What right does a peasant family, a martial arts sect, have to scheme against them with this thing?
"Ahem... This millet yield is 30% higher than before. The fact that the leader of the chivalrous sect obtained this superior seed, which is not exclusive to Qin, is truly a chivalrous act that benefits the world!"
Zhu Jia, the head of Shennong Hall, is shrewd and a staunch supporter of the chivalrous leader. He is also the most aware of the connection between Tian Guang and Changping Jun.
Although they were not surnamed Tian, the Zhu family enjoyed the deep trust of Tian Guang, and Shennong Hall was extremely powerful among the six halls of the agricultural family.
Whether the millet seeds were related to Xia Kui and Lord Changping was unknown to the Zhu family, but that did not prevent him from defining the nature of the matter first.
"Although it's a good thing, how should we deal with the criticism from the Qin state?"
Lieshan Hall Master Tian Meng spoke with a furrowed brow. Although he had the same thick eyebrows and big eyes as his brother Tian Hu, his mind was much deeper.
"Brother, what are you afraid of? I'm not going to Qin. Let them come and mess with me if they dare!"
Tian Hu, the leader of the Chi You Hall, slammed his hand on the table and shouted loudly, as if he was about to step on the table with one foot.
"You have to call me here for such a trivial matter? Are you all just bored?"
The hall masters present were somewhat helpless at Tian Hu's appearance.
After the former six hall masters of the Farmer's Clan besieged and killed Bai Qi, they all resigned and entered the Tomb of the Six Sages of Emperor Yan to exist as the foundation of the Farmer's Clan.
The current hall masters are all forced into their positions, and they are all lacking in both ability and character.
Especially this Tian Hu!
He was simply a brute. If it weren't for the Tian family's overwhelming influence in the peasant community and Tian Meng's assistance, he would never have become the head of the Chiyou Hall.
"The Qin state should not be underestimated, especially Lord Changxin."
Chen Sheng, the leader of the Kuiwei Hall, was quite composed. His bronze skin was slightly dark, his hair was like needles, and he was strong and sturdy.
"Since Lü Buwei lost power, the Luo Wang organization that Lord Changxin took over has rarely carried out assassinations, and the hidden dangers are even more terrifying!"
Next to Chen Sheng's seat was a young man who looked similar to Chen Sheng, but much more handsome. He looked worried and spoke in a deep voice.
"Is that Wu Kuang, the head steward of Kuiwei Hall?"
Tian Hu glanced at him casually: "You don't even dare to assassinate Luo Wang, so what are you afraid of?"
He continued loudly, "If we distribute the millet seeds to the people of the six kingdoms, we will have a good reputation. Let's call it a day!"
"The Qin state is nothing, and what about Lord Changxin? Can he come to my farm and do anything to me?"
Chen Sheng's face showed a hint of anger: "Tian Hu, show some respect to my brother."
"I respect you, you son of a bitch!"
Tian Hu displayed his explosive temper: "Who does this kid think he is? Does he even deserve to speak here?"
Chen Sheng drew his broad, heavy sword from behind him, but Wu Kuang quickly grabbed his strong arm to stop him.
"Alright, alright, let's all calm down and stop talking!"
Both the leaders of Gonggong Hall and Siyue Hall are middle-aged men with ordinary appearances. They naturally took over the position after the previous leader stepped down because of their surname Tian, and at this time they also play the role of the good old man.
"The leader of the Xia clan has sent word that, following the Chu state, our Farmer's Clan has completely withdrawn from the Qin state."
The Zhu family's mask had turned into a look of sorrow: "The situation of our peasant family is not optimistic now, brothers, let's stop fighting among ourselves."
Tian Meng nodded in agreement: "Second brother, control your temper!"
Although Tian Hu was irritable, he still respected Tian Meng and immediately calmed down and sat back down.
However, he was still muttering to himself.
"Your Zhu family always has so many problems. You even have to summon me to Daze Mountain for such a trivial matter..."
Zhu Jia's mask instantly transformed into a white mask with gold patterns: "Wait, Tian Hu, what did you just say?"
Tian Hu couldn't take it anymore. He slammed his hand on the table and put one foot on it, yelling, "I told you you're a troublemaker! What's wrong with that? You want to fight me?"
Zhu Jia didn't pay attention to Tian Hu's volatile temper, but said in a somewhat urgent tone, "No, you just said that I summoned you to Daze Mountain?"
At this moment, the other hall masters finally realized that something seemed amiss.
"What? What's the problem?"
The Zhu family asked in surprise and anger, "You all received messages from Shennong Hall?"
"But I have never done that before, and I came to Daze Mountain only after receiving a secret letter from the Master of the Four Mountains Hall!"
Upon hearing this, the heads of each hall all changed color.
Someone deliberately lured all the heads of the six branches of their farmhouse to Dazeshan!
and……
This person must be very familiar with farming.
They not only knew the secret codes and coded messages between their various halls, but also the internal discord and infighting.
Siyue Hall might be able to persuade the Zhu family, but it might not be able to get Tian Meng and Tian Hu to attend the appointment.
Lieshan Hall is the head of the four halls of the Tian family. Although Tian Meng is wary of the Zhu family, the strength of Shennong Hall should not be underestimated. Even Tian Meng has to give them face.
"No...this is terrible!"
Suddenly, a disciple of a farmer burst into the hall.
"Outside, there are people everywhere!"