Zhuge Yu smiled, not surprised, and did not go into details. He just turned to the topic and said: "Persia was founded with gold and silver treasures, so it is very different from our capital. The Persian royal family has no say, and all power is in Persia. In the hands of wealthy families. Among them, the Sasanian family is the most powerful family in Persia. Warners’ father, the head of the Sassanid family, controls more than half of the mines in Persia. Not only has he accumulated unparalleled wealth, he has also accumulated the power of life and death.”
Fang Zilan marveled, "So powerful?"
Seeing that she didn't believe it, Zhuge Yu added: "It is not an exaggeration to say that one hand can cover the sky. A few years ago, the daughter of another wealthy family in Persia made rude remarks to Warners, and the entire family was destroyed. Money is very important to Persia. As far as humans are concerned, they have the highest status.”
Hearing this, Fang Zilan said curiously: "It is said that people die for money and birds die for food. The Persians pursue money to the extreme. In their eyes, is life not as important as money?"
Zhuge Yu sighed quietly, "I'm afraid so."
"Do you want money at the expense of your life?" Fang Zilan frowned and said, "But if everyone dies, what's the use of having money?"
"Sister Lan's words make sense." Although Zhuge Yu said this, there was not much agreement in his tone, "But it is precisely because Persians value money so much like a belief that they have the concept of "no beggar in Persia". It’s an argument that doesn’t happen anywhere else.”
After listening to Zhuge Yu's words, Awan couldn't help but ask: "Since Persia is so rich, why didn't the capital send troops to annex Persia?"
"Annexing Persia is tantamount to killing the goose that lays the goose to lay eggs." Fang Zilan said thoughtfully: "How many countries in the world don't want to take the wealth of Persia as their own? But if they really robbed it, no matter how much it was, Mineral deposits are nothing but empty gains. After all, Persians don’t get their money just from mining.”
Awan was stunned for a moment, and then said clearly: "You mean, the Persians' business acumen?"
"That's right." The person who interfaced was Zhuge Yu, who said seriously: "What the capital wants is not temporary wealth, but a steady stream of wealth. If Persia pays tribute every year and trades every year, it is far better than the capital to open up borders. It’s much better to expand the land to have an extra piece of land.”
"Listening to A Yu's words, you really have the foresight of someone in a high position." Fang Zilan sighed lightly, "I am ashamed of myself."
"Sister Lan, why do you need to belittle yourself? I have lived in the capital for a long time and have been exposed to these things when I am in charge of my position. Sister Lan's guarding the north is more about my family, country and the world, so why should I care about it?" Zhuge Yu spoke to reassure him, with a look on his face. Her expression softened a bit, "What's more, Sister Lan's ability to assess the situation is far beyond what most people can do."
Fang Zilan took the letter with both hands, scanned it carefully, and then took a breath of air, "If this matter is true, Mo Bin is a general under the jurisdiction of King Rong'an. Could it be that King Rong'an wants to rebel?"
Li Shengxuan sighed softly and called helplessly, "Fang Zilan."
She suddenly realized that she had made a mistake, and quickly waved her hands and said: "Your Majesty, I..."
She hesitated as soon as she spoke, and the words she originally planned to deny were suppressed. In other words: "I don't doubt what General Xiahou said in his letter, and I don't dare to doubt King Rong'an at will. It's just that Mo Bin's rebellion has nothing to do with it. General Xiahou did not report this matter to the capital. It seems that someone suppressed it secretly. The only person who can control the officials in the southeast is King Rongan."
Li Shengxuan raised his eyebrows and asked: "If only King Rongan can control the officials in the southeast, then what use do I have? And what use do I need you for?"
"A strong dragon will not overwhelm a local snake." Fang Zilan sighed quietly, "After all, King Rong'an is the younger brother of Emperor Tai'an. His status is respected and his status is special. Not to mention officials of all sizes in the southeast, even dignitaries in the capital mostly sell his face. .”
Li Shengxuan's expression suddenly turned cold, "Fang Zilan, are you making excuses?"
Fang Zilan hurriedly shook his head and said: "I was just analyzing the situation. Your Majesty was right in teaching you that I was useless and failed to detect Mo Bin's rebellion."
"I have said that I did not invite you here to raise an army for questioning." Li Shengxuan looked relaxed and raised his eyebrows and said: "You have only succeeded the Duke of Yue for only a few days. I know how the officials in the southeast will treat you. If this is true. They really don’t dare to report what King Rongan suppressed, let alone report it to you to let you know.”
Fang Zilan listened carefully, but there was a hint of doubt in her expression.
Seeing this, Li Shengxuan couldn't help but ask: "What do you think of this matter?"
Fang Zilan bit her lip unnaturally, and a smile appeared in Li Shengxuan's eyes, "You just say it's okay, I don't blame you."
"Since His Majesty said so, then I will say it." Fang Zilan took a deep breath, "I just said it without any restraint and said that King Rong'an wanted to rebel. When I think about it carefully, it was indeed a mistake on my part. After all, King Rong'an himself The founding of Dajing is a matter of being crowned king. If the wind comes, the rain will come. If you really want to do it, there is no need to wait until now."
"The Xiahou family stayed in the old land of Baiyue, and your new official took office without any foundation." Li Shengxuan reminded, "Do you think it is necessary for him to wait until now?"
"Even though King Rong'an feels that I am weak and easy to bully, he still has no need to rebel." Fang Zilan remained unmoved and continued: "Your Majesty is in charge of the court, the Empress Dowager and all the princes are watching, and the nine noble families are If he keeps it, he will not get any benefits. And to say the least, even if King Rongan succeeds in his rebellion, as far as I know he is old and has only one daughter under his knees - Princess Rongan, then he What are you planning?"
"Aiming for the glory of the Lord of the World?" Li Shengxuan answered casually, as if casually chatting, "I, the emperor's uncle, have great dignity."
Fang Zilan chuckled softly, "If King Rong'an is really driven by vanity and has taken a fancy to His Majesty's position, then he must be sure that he will hit the target. Otherwise, he will be reviled for eternity if he fails. Not only does he have no face, but he also loses his dignity. ”
"Why do you think that if King Rong'an rebels, he will definitely lose?" Although Li Shengxuan asked this, his calm look was more determined, and he never thought that King Rong'an could win.
"Does your Majesty think that King Rongan will win?" Fang Zilan suppressed a smile and said cautiously: "Although the Xiahou family stayed in the old land of Baiyue, General Xiahou will not stand idly by. Once King Rongan instructs Mo Bin and others to rebel, General Xiahou will In the old land of Baiyue, which is closest to Mushan Pass, they can be suppressed at any time, and it will be difficult for King Rong'an to survive alone."
"General Xiahou will not stand idly by, but she will not rush to send troops to suppress Mo Bin." Li Shengxuan looked at her with a deeper look, "You are not joking."
These four simple words brought back Fang Zilan’s memories——
At the palace banquet that day, Li Shengxuan's original words were: The Xiahou family will stay in the old place of Baiyue and will never be used again.
