Although Fan Li is quite similar to Sun Wu in some aspects, there are still big differences between the two.
Although Fan Li also knew some ways of using military force, he was not as obsessed with it as Sun Wu, and his level of research on the art of war was far less than that of Sun Wu.
The reason why Sun Wu is called the Sage of Soldiers by later generations is not without reason. He can start everything from the art of war and use it to analyze worldly affairs.
Fan Li, on the other hand, focuses on business. Although he has his own unique features, after all, he is more focused on strategy and pays attention to the ability to move a thousand pounds.
Early the next morning, Fan Li had prepared the carriage early, with Chu Dang acting as charioteer, while Yang Hu and Fan Li followed Li Ran.
Yang Hu asked:
"I wonder where sir, you want to go shopping today?"
Li Ran said calmly:
"It's the early morning court now, and Zhao Zhongjun has already entered the palace. Let's go to the market next to the Zhongxing family's residence. We can also see the difference between the downtown area of Jiangcheng and Qufu."
Fan Li lifted the car curtain and whispered a few words in Chu Dan's ear. Chu Dan said:
"Okay, gentlemen, please sit still."
Jiangcheng is worthy of being the capital of the Jin State. The driveway is spacious and smooth. In less than half a stick of incense, the group of four arrived near the Bank of China's residence.
Li Ran got off the carriage. Because Yang Hu was accompanying him, he was tall and attracted special attention.
But when they saw Yang Hu standing among the crowd, everyone immediately looked in this direction, and there were even some people pointing and talking about who this group of people were.
And this is exactly what Li Ran wants. In Jiangcheng, no one knows him, and he doesn't like to deliberately cause trouble to attract other people's attention, so bringing Yang Hu will work wonders. .
The guards outside the Bank of China Mansion also looked over involuntarily. Yang Hu also understood Li Ran's intention and raised his voice to the loudest level...
…
On the other side, during the court discussion, Zhao Yang took the lead in talking about the incident of Zhao Wu in Handan without waiting for Zhong Xingyin to make any reaction.
Because this matter had been mentioned in advance, Jin Houwu also spoke:
"Now there is an internal matter in the Zhao family, Handan Zhao Wu, to bring trouble to our Jin country. Fortunately, Zhao Qing can not be selfish and bend the law, and kill relatives in a righteous way, which shows his sincerity! Later, he allowed Handan to establish his own heir, which also shows that he has no selfish intentions. Zhao Qing did a very good job in this matter! Very good!"
When Zhong Xingyin heard this, he couldn't bear it anymore. Although he had no feelings for this nephew, he was his key chess piece to restrain the Zhao family.
Now it was easily removed by Zhao Yang, and even he just learned the news last night, how could he swallow this breath? So, he immediately said:
"Your Majesty, the Zhao family in Handan has been in existence for four generations, and has made great contributions to guarding the country from generation to generation. Now that Zhao Yang actually killed Zhongliang who was guarding the border town for his own selfish purposes, this... cannot be justified in any case. Yes! How could you spare him so lightly?"
Jinhou Wu said:
"I already know the rights and wrongs of this. I know that Zhao Wu is your nephew, but after all, it was Zhao Wu who caused the disaster. Now that the Zhao family can punish the culprit without showing any favoritism, you should not do the same. !”
When Zhongxing Yin heard this, he couldn't help but say:
"How dare I show favoritism? I just feel that Zhao Yang's move is too domineering! Although Handan is a branch of the Zhao family, its status in the Jin country is also very important! The Zhao family has no right to deal with it without authorization. It should be brought to Jiangcheng for trial. It’s up to you to decide!”
Zhao Yang said:
"Handan was originally a branch of my Zhao family, but now Zhao Wu actually provoked a war with Qi in the name of the Zhao family. As a result, the Qi army is still in Jin and refuses to retreat! If I don't punish Zhao Wu, I’m afraid it will only cause greater trouble!”
"Therefore, I will deal with Zhao Wu immediately. Firstly, it is for the sake of our Jin country's face, and secondly, it is also for the self-save of my Zhao family!"
"However, having said that, I am the sect leader of the Zhao family after all. Even if the small sect makes a mistake, it is unshirkable! Today, I beg you to punish Zhao Yang for his crime of not teaching!"
When Jin Hou heard this, he waved his hand:
"This is all Zhao Wu's fault and has nothing to do with Zhao Qing. Zhao Qing does not need to blame himself for this. Mr. Zhongxing, there is no need to discuss this matter again. Zhao Wu's crimes are now evidenced by oral confessions and documents, and he even violated Qi State. First of all, it’s all his own fault.”
"Zhao Qing is magnanimous if he allows them to establish heirs on their own, so why should Zhongxing Qing be so entangled here?"
Zhongxing Yin couldn't help but be stunned when he saw that Jin Hou Wu actually protected Zhao Yang like this.
At this time, Fan Jishe came out again and said:
"Your Majesty, Handan is located on the border of Qi and Wei. The Qi army has been eyeing this place for a long time! Now that Zhao Wu has been killed and his son is young, he must have a grudge against the Zhao family. If this causes Handan to do something extraordinary, ...Can Zhao Yang bear the consequences?"
"If he behaves like this and directly forces Handan to rebel, what's the big deal?"
When Han Buxin heard this, he also followed up and retorted:
"Your Majesty has just said that all the blame lies with Handan, and Dr. Zhao is already tolerant enough. If Handan does not repent, then he is ungrateful!"
Wei Chi also said:
"I second the motion! I also feel that Dr. Zhao is not to blame for this matter. Moreover, Dr. Zhao is frank, does not show favoritism, and does not act recklessly. Not only is he not guilty, but he is actually meritorious!"
Zhongxing Yin said in a deep voice:
"Handan was originally very loyal, but if he rebelled against the Jin Dynasty, caused trouble to Xiao Qiang, and the war broke out suddenly, wouldn't this be Doctor Zhao's fault?"
Han Buxin snorted coldly:
"If Handan dares to raise an army, it will be regarded as treason! Although the ancestors of Handan have been loyal to the emperor for generations, Zhao Wu has wasted the kindness of his ancestors. If his sons dare to rebel, it will show their disobedience. Heart!"
"Your Majesty has made it clear now that Handan is Handan, and the Zhao family is the Zhao family. I dare to ask Mr. Zhonghang, if the Cheng family makes a mistake, will you, the Zhonghang family, also be responsible for it?"
Hearing this, Zhong Xingyin couldn't help but stare.
"What do you mean by this? Cheng has already faded away from the court, so what mistake can he make?"
Immediately afterwards, Han Buxin couldn't help but glance at Xun Shu and sneered, but did not speak.
Obviously, he was telling Xun Shu that it's your turn to speak.
After all, the Xun family and the Zhongxing family are already in conflict. And if according to what the Zhonghang family said, since they also came from the same sect, if Handan made a mistake, the Zhao family would have to bear the responsibility. What about the Zhonghang family's mistakes in the future? Shouldn't Xun be responsible?
Xun Shu listened. After a long time, Zhao Yang still didn't say anything. When Zhao Yang saw this, he felt something strange.
Then, it was Jin Houwu who spoke:
"I have already spoken in advance. If Handan dares to make any changes, then it will only be Handan's problem. There is nothing wrong with Zhao Qing's handling of it. Mr. Zhongxing, Fan Qing, you must not blame the good people wrongly!"
Zhong Xingyin and Fan Jishe looked at each other and knew that the Marquis of Jin was now completely on Zhao Yang's side.
The two of them had another thought at the same time:
"Your Majesty! The Zhao family may indeed have no responsibility, but if something happens in Handan, it should be resolved by the Zhao family..."
Hearing this, Xun Shu finally spoke:
"I think this matter is inappropriate! If there is any trouble in Handan, Zhao, as his clan relative, will deal with Zhao Wu first! I'm afraid it won't be appropriate to let him come forward to solve it!"
Before Zhongxing Yin had time to react, he only heard Fan Jishe say:
"What's the point? Since everyone has concluded that this is a family matter between Handan and the Zhao family, wouldn't it be natural for him, the Zhao family, to step in and resolve it?"
(End of chapter)
