The domineering Uchiha drove the Third Hokage mad!

Chapter 352 The Plan: Unifying the Ninja World

In the study of the Water Kingdom's palace, Uchiha Mitsunori was looking at two secret reports.

The first secret report revealed that the Land of Wind and the Land of Earth had secretly dispatched a large number of spies. Disguised as ninjas from the Land of Akatsuki, they set fires and looted border cities of the Land of Fire, causing immense disaster and panic to the local residents.

The second secret report revealed that spies, disguised as soldiers of the Land of Water, were robbing food and valuables in border villages of the Land of Dawn, the Land of Wind, and the Land of Earth, and deliberately leaving the Land of Water's markings in an attempt to frame the Land of Water.

Nara Shikaku stood to the side, analyzing solemnly: "According to the messages sent back by the Anbu, many villagers in the border villages of our neighboring country have reported being robbed by soldiers from the Land of Water, who stole their food and property. This has caused many civilians to fear immigrating to the Land of Water."

Uchiha Mitsunori listened quietly, his face somewhat grim: "They resort to such despicable methods because they're afraid of civilians, who will try to smuggle themselves in like before. That's why they're using looting and intimidation to trap civilians within the country. This behavior is utterly disgusting!"

Nara Shikaku rubbed his temples, pondering a countermeasure: "Lord Mimine, their ultimate goal is probably to provoke a war between us and the Land of Akatsuki."

Uchiha Mitsunaga tapped his fingers lightly on the table, but his gaze was fixed on the map on the wall.

"Perhaps I should devise a plan to unify the ninja world!"

After a moment's contemplation, a ruthless glint flashed in his eyes: "They want to sow discord among the people, so I will use money to guide their hearts toward the Water Kingdom. Issue the order: starting today, adjust the immigration reward policy: 20 taels for each person brought to the Water Kingdom; if more than 20 people immigrate, an additional 100 million taels will be awarded!"

Nara Shikaku was slightly taken aback, then realized: "20 ryo for bringing one person? You're spending money to debunk the rumors spread by spies?"

With a slight smile, Uchiha Mitsunori said confidently, "Yes, 20 ryo is equivalent to the total income of an ordinary citizen in the Land of Wind and the Land of Earth for two years. Add to that the high salaries and free medical care in our Land of Water, and it's enough to make them ignore the panic caused by spies. Moreover, with a large number of people immigrating here, even if spies from the Land of Wind and the Land of Earth wanted to cause trouble, they wouldn't have a popular base and naturally wouldn't be able to gain any traction."

He paused, then added, "Furthermore, have the guards strengthen border patrols. If any spies impersonating the Land of Water or the Land of Dawn are caught, execute them on the spot at the border as a warning to the people. At the same time, have officials at the immigration registration office give returning migrants a mobile phone so they can take videos and send messages to dispel rumors."

Upon hearing the daimyo's proposed solution, Nara Shikaku bowed respectfully: "Your subordinate will arrange it immediately!"

The news quickly reached the immigration registration office in Yancheng.

At dawn, as the sun rose, the city gates slowly opened.

A civilian named Ali hurried toward the immigration registration office.

Ali was wearing a blue work uniform issued by the Water Country factory.

The cuffs of this work uniform are embroidered with the factory's number... "Textile 9527".

He had a stack of brand-new banknotes in his pocket, the reward for his hard work last month.

In his other hand, he hid his payslip from last month, on which was written in black ink: "Salary: 62000 taels".

The number shone brightly in the sunlight, making him feel slightly dizzy.

Keep in mind, this is the total income he earned after six months of hard work as a textile worker in the Land of Wind!

Ali jogged all the way and finally arrived at the immigration registration office.

He rushed to the window, panting, and said excitedly, "Comrade, I want to apply to return to my village and bring more people with me!"

The staff at the registration desk looked up at the slightly disheveled man and asked with a smile, "Sir, please don't worry, tell me what's wrong."

Ali took a deep breath, trying to calm himself down, and then said, "I heard that there's a reward of 20 taels of silver for bringing someone here to immigrate. Is that true?"

The staff member nodded and replied affirmatively, "Yes, sir, this is our latest policy."

Ali's face immediately lit up with ecstatic joy: "I heard that if the application is successful, I can get a new phone. Is that true?"

The official from the Water Kingdom at the registration desk smiled and handed over a silver mobile phone and an instruction manual, then tapped the newly posted policy poster on the wall with his fingertip.

"It's all true! Starting today, you'll receive a reward of 20 taels for each person you bring in, and an additional 100 million taels for more than 20 people! This phone comes pre-installed with the 'Water Country Life' app, which contains salary records and videos of resettlement housing; it'll make it easy for you to share messages with your fellow villagers."

Ali took the phone, and his fingers moved very carefully as he swiped across the screen.

Following the official's instructions, he turned on his camera and took several pictures of the resettlement houses not far away.

A two-story house with red tiles and white walls, with a separate courtyard. Freshly washed clothes are drying in front of the courtyard, and several children are running around in the alley with windmills in their hands.

He excitedly boasted into the phone camera, "This is where I live now! Each family has a two-bedroom apartment, fully furnished! I earn 62000 taels a month at the textile factory, and I can get 20 taels for bringing someone here—more than I would have earned in two years working in the Land of Wind!"

The official then handed Ali a colorful poster.

"The highest monthly salary for a textile worker in the Land of Wind is 10000 taels, and it's often delayed. In our Land of Water, we not only pay on time every month, but we also get triple pay for overtime, and we get gifts during holidays. Even if you come here to be a farmer, the treatment is very good. You help the country cultivate contracted land, the yield per mu is high, and we guarantee sales. You can easily earn 50000 taels a month. Farmers in the Land of Wind work themselves to the bone and only earn 8000 taels. They even hesitate for a long time before eating or buying anything."

Ali stared at the numbers on the poster, his eyes instantly reddening: "My mother farmed in the Land of Wind her whole life, saving a maximum of 86000 taels a year. If she farmed in the Land of Water, she could earn 50000 taels a month. If I brought more people here, the rewards would be enough to buy a big courtyard... If I had come sooner, my mother's leg problem might have been cured by now!"

The official patted him on the shoulder and comforted him, "That's right, our Land of Water's clinics offer free medical care. The guards will meet you at the border. They just arrested several spies impersonating the Land of Dawn yesterday and have already executed them as a warning. Be careful on your journey, and if you encounter any suspicious individuals, use your cell phone to call for help."

Ali carefully put his phone, posters, and pay slip into his pocket.

"Okay, I'll leave right away... I'll arrange to pick up my family and relatives..."