Chapter 321: The Collapse of Xiang Yu

"Can it be that our plan has failed like this?"
Unwilling to give up, Xiang Yu stared at Fan Zeng with eager eyes.
"To find out the truth of this matter, we need to go and see for ourselves!"
Anyway, the aristocrats from the other five countries have also all fled. Instead of waiting foolishly here, it's better to go outside and take a look.
"Yes, hearing is deceiving, seeing is believing. Let's go to the streets ourselves!"
Xiang Liang nodded repeatedly and without hesitation, picked up his weapon and walked quickly toward the door.
Just as they stepped outside, they were stunned by the sight before them!
For several days, heavy snow had covered the land, and the people were huddled in their homes, with no one venturing outside!
Today, however, it is completely different. The streets are already crowded with people, bustling and livelier than a market!
"Hey! Don't push me, even if you push me, I can't fly over. There are so many people lined up in front!"
"Exactly! Why bother squeezing? Look up, you can't even see the end of the street with so many people. Even if you squeeze, it won't make a difference!"
"You know what? Having so many people is actually a good thing. When everyone crowds together, it's warmer than being at home!"
……
The streets were crowded with people, and occasional complaints could be heard from the crowd.
Seeing Xiang Yu and others standing at the door with their robust figures and weapons in hand, the nearby people glanced at them warily, but showed no intention of giving up their positions!
These days, sweaters are not so easy to grab!
Whoever grabs it first can keep warm first, and those who can't grab it will have to wait to freeze!
Although the newspaper says there will be a continuous supply of sweaters in the next few days, who knows if they will actually deliver!
You must grab your spot to count!
"The young master is really amazing. He actually can make clothes with wool!"
"Yes, it's true. I have never seen clothes made of wool before!"
"I heard that the process of making clothes from wool is extremely complicated. They even hire a large number of workers to weave it. And yet, they sell it to us for only two hundred texts. It's definitely benefiting us common people!"
"Yes! Unlike some unscrupulous merchants who have taken away all the fur before the arrival of winter, which has led to the skyrocketing prices of fur, making it impossible for us ordinary people to buy fur...!"
The people talked one after another, and in their conversations, they even touched upon gossip.
"What? Are you saying all of this is true?"
A man in a green garment revealed the information he had learned, immediately causing shock among the surrounding people.
"Of course it's true, a distant relative of mine is in the fur trade business. Over a month ago, someone took away all the furs from there, regardless of their quality...!"
The man in the blue clothes nodded confidently, "With such a deal, my relatives at home would certainly be happy to sell them all and get rid of the fur they had been hoarding. After that, these furs seemed to disappear as if they never appeared on the market again. Later, I inquired with many fur traders, and the situation was similar to his!"
"No...! My relative is just ahead! They are also lining up to buy sweaters!"
In the beginning, the Xiang family and the Cui family were determined to buy all the fur from the fur merchants' hands, and they offered a good price. The fur merchants didn't keep any of them and sold all of them.
As a result, they have no winter clothes left and can only buy sweaters with the people to keep warm!
"Those people who buy fur must have bad intentions, wanting to make a fortune in this cold winter, they are really heartless!"
"Can't agree more! They have no conscience at all!"
"They deserve to go out and break their teeth! Nothing goes smoothly for them!"
"Yes, people who harm us ordinary folks will definitely have a bad ending!"
As the common people kept talking, some fiery women crossed their arms and cursed loudly.
"What... what are you all saying?"
As soon as he heard the words "bad luck with handling things," Xiang Yu's anger skyrocketed. He raised his steel spear and shouted fiercely.
"I’m cursing those wicked people who buy fur in advance. What’s that got to do with you...?"
Seeing the weapon flashing with cold light, the woman was not afraid and continued to shout, "Could it be that you’re the person who buys fur and makes us suffer from the cold?"
As soon as the words fell, a mass of black heads turned towards Xiang Yu and the others.
Everyone hated the person who bought fur, if he was here right now, they would definitely go up and kick him!
"No, no, no, everyone misunderstood... everyone misunderstood!"
Seeing that the situation was not good, Fan Zeng quickly stood in front of Xiang Yu and took down the spear that Xiang Yu had raised, while apologizing with a smile to everyone.
These ordinary people have unfriendly looks, as if they want to devour others!
He doesn't doubt it. As long as they confess, these people will definitely pounce on him instantly!
A good tiger cannot withstand a pack of wolves!
就算他们项家儿郎骁勇善战，可这黑压压的一片，一眼望不到头的人龙，哪怕是一人踩一脚，也够他们项家受的！
还是先忍忍比较好！
"Yes, everyone misunderstood. We are also going out to buy sweaters...!"
Xiang Liang also stepped forward to explain, "I'm sorry, my nephew has a bad temper usually. He gets impatient when he sees so many people. That's why he's a bit annoyed!"
"Humph! If you have a bad temper, stay at home and teach yourself properly, don't come out and bite people randomly!"
The Xiang family denied it, and the people gradually averted their gaze, moving forward step by step, no longer paying attention to the few individuals.
……
Although I didn't squeeze to the front of the crowd, I saw what the sweater looks like.
But from the situation, it's obvious that this is not fake!
The Xiang family turned back and returned to their mansion, closing the gate and sending guards!
"Father, you saw the situation outside. Those women actually cursed us. Why didn't you let me go out and kill them?"
Back inside the mansion, Xiang Yu couldn't hold back his temper any longer. He forcefully thrust his steel spear into the ground and said angrily.
"General Yu, it is precisely because of the special circumstances outside that I cannot let you take action...!"
The old man straightened his back and folded his hands as he earnestly advised, "The situation has changed now, and the people's attitude has shifted from complaining to being grateful. If we act rashly, the people will see us as avid purchasers of fur and we won't benefit at all!"
"That's right, Yuer, you must stay calm. Our grand plan cannot be revealed yet!"
Xiang Liang also nodded in agreement, supporting Fan Zeng's opinion.
"Uncle, Prime Minister, those people outside were originally the people of Chu. How long has it been? They have been bought off by Qin? They're simply opportunistic! They have no backbone!"
Xiang Yu smashed his fist onto the stone table, causing a crack to appear on it.
Xiang Liang and Fan Zeng did not blame him!
Xiang Yu was full of youthful arrogance and determined to restore the country, seeking revenge for his grandfather!
But now the attitude of the people is like a basin of ice water in winter, poured from head to toe, it would be strange if they don't feel uncomfortable in their hearts!
If the court really provides a continuous supply of sweaters as mentioned in the newspaper, their plan will be completely accomplished!
Don't say it's just Xiang Yu who is feeling frustrated, even these seasoned elders are on the verge of collapse!