"Dong Yue, this move is absolutely inappropriate..."
"Um?!"
Fang Jun's eyes widened and he said displeasedly: "Why, it's not like we let the Xiao family get money for nothing, so they are not willing to help His Highness the King of Wei even though he is so busy? Humph, just now I was speaking grandly and grandly, but now I'm After all, what are the intentions of your Xiao family?"
Xiao Qi was at a loss to argue and wanted to cry without tears. He was at a loss and could only say: "His Royal Highness and the Duke of Guojiao know that I really have no control over this matter. I must go back and ask my father for instructions. I also ask Your Highness and the Duke to give me two days' grace." Day, I’ll reply later.”
Fang Jun frowned and said displeasedly: "This move is obviously a matter of taking advantage of the Xiao family. Most of the goods and breeding industries are valuable and unmarketable. Normally, even if you want to buy them with money, you can't buy them. Because the Xiao family He highly praised His Highness the King of Wei's initiative to promote culture and education, so His Highness gave this good thing to the Xiao family after discussing with a certain person. Brother Xiao ignored the good thing and instead blocked it. Could it be that he had resentment towards His Highness in his heart? Or, Everything Brother Xiao said before was just nonsense to deal with His Highness King Wei?"
"Nothing!"
Xiao Qi was so frightened that he broke out in a cold sweat. His father sent him here this time because he was docile and gentle, so he could gain the understanding of King Wei and Fang Jun, so that the matter would not reach a deadlock, which would be extremely detrimental to the Xiao family.
If it's because I made things difficult...
"The Duke of Yue must be aware that this matter involves too much money and silk. It is a serious matter. How dare I make a decision in vain? Please give me two days. I will go back and ask my father for instructions before I can reply."
He looked at Fang Jun with tears in his eyes and almost wanted to beg.
Li Tai couldn't see it from the side, and interjected: "What Lang Jun said is somewhat reasonable. Erlang, there is no need to rush. It won't be too late to reply after Lang Jun returns to Jinling to ask for instructions. We also happen to stay here in Jiangnan for a few more days." , it is a worthwhile trip to appreciate the customs, customs, beauty and exquisiteness of Jiangnan.”
Xiao Qi breathed a sigh of relief.
Although Li Tai's words still contained a gun and a stick, he finally didn't force himself to express his stance at this moment, so he spared his life.
This is a kind man, much better than Fang Jun, a stick...
"Thank you for your understanding, Your Highness. I will return to Jinling now and give you an answer as soon as possible."
After saying that, he saluted Li Tai and Fang Jun respectively, took two steps back, turned around and walked out of the pavilion, quickly walked out of the manor, trotted onto the carriage waiting at the door, and said to the coachman in a voice: "Hurry up and get there. At the dock, I want to board the ship immediately and return to Jinling to meet my father!"
"Here!"
The coachman did not dare to hesitate, and whipped his whip in the air, making a crisp "snap" sound, and the carriage drove quickly in the drizzle.
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"Is it a little too much persecution? The Xiao family is your in-laws after all. Seeing that you dote on the concubine in the family, this move will inevitably cause a estrangement in the Xiao family and cause unrest in the family. It is really unnecessary. .”
Li Tai took a sip of tea and expressed concern about Fang Jun's approach of putting a knife to the Xiao family's neck and forcing the Xiao family to become enemies of the entire Jiangnan gentry.
Fang Jun disagreed: "Everyone must be responsible for their own decisions. Since the Xiao family can remain silent and acquiesce in this matter, they should be aware of the backlash. Where in the world can anyone just want to Reward for something that you never pay for? Meat is delicious, but you must also know that it hurts when you are beaten. Furthermore, Your Highness must not underestimate the Xiao family. As a member of the Qianliang royal family, the Xiao family has always regarded themselves as superior to others, and they usually seem to be the same as others. Those Jiangnan nobles call themselves brothers, but in fact they do not treat themselves equally with them. As long as they feel that the benefits are sufficient or the losses are too great, they will not have much resistance to offending all the Jiangnan nobles."
Li Tai thought for a while and felt that Fang Jun's words made sense, but he still smiled bitterly and said: "It's just that this approach is a bit sinister. Aren't you afraid that everyone in the Xiao family would like to skin you, fry your bones, and throw it away to feed the dogs?"
Fang Jun said with a smile: "They can't bear it. Without Weichen, who can guarantee that they will always be at the forefront of all Jiangnan nobles in sea trade? The greater the benefits of sea trade, the more serious their dependence and fear on Weichen will be." , this time the attitude of the Xiao family is actually to struggle hard to see if they can get rid of Wei Chen's control over the Jiangnan nobles over sea trade. Since they find that this move is difficult to achieve, then the Xiao family will honestly Play the role of 'in-laws' well again, obey your words and never disobey."
Regardless of individuals or families, after reaching a certain level, the so-called relatives and blood relationships are actually just serving their own interests. For the sake of interests, they will not even blink an eye at the sacrifice of their own children, let alone a mere in-law?
In-laws are used to gain benefits for oneself, not to cause troubles and harm one's interests...
So when the Xiao family felt that this in-law could be thrown away in order to compete for more interests, they naturally abandoned it like worn out shoes; but when things developed to the point where they were completely out of control, and they even had to rely on this in-law to consolidate their previous interests, they I will not hesitate to stand by my in-laws.
On the lake in the distance, a painting boat slowly docked in the drizzle. There were many maids waiting there with umbrellas on the small pier. When the springboard was set down from the boat, several princesses filed off the boat. Even if there is a maid holding an umbrella to greet him.
The lakes are green, the water is misty, the mountains are green, and the people are more beautiful than flowers.
The looks of all the princesses are online. Even the youngest Princess Jinyang has a delicate and beautiful face. She is wearing a splendid dress, a bright oil-paper umbrella on her head, and wooden clogs under her feet. It is like a beautiful lady in the misty rain in the south of the Yangtze River visiting the lake. beautiful picture.
Behind him, a middle-aged man in military uniform quickly walked into the pavilion after being searched by several guards and taking off his saber. After saluting, he said: "Your Majesty, Suzhou Sima Shen Wei, has met His Highness the King of Wei, and met Duke Yue. , met Prince Consort Du."
Li Tai and Fang Jun both nodded slightly in greeting, but Du He felt unhappy.
Naturally, he did not dare to compare with Li Tai, but when Shen Wei called Fang Jun, he not only called out his title, but also looked quite serious, which showed that he admired and feared Fang Jun. However, when he called him Du He, he Just the words "Du Huima" brought him by...
He is already in his early twenties, but even now, he can only get the reputation of a consort. No matter how he doesn't seek to improve, he will inevitably feel depressed.
He even couldn't help but feel that there was nothing wrong with Princess Chengyang's usual disdain for him being lukewarm. A grown man relied on women to eat and drink, but he didn't have any fame or achievements. How could he let her treat him? How about a high look?
If she had Fang Jun's achievements, how could she dare to show off her power in front of her?
I'm just afraid that she can do whatever she wants, and she can use whatever posture she wants. How can she want to be intimate like she is now and have a grand ceremony between husband and wife when the other person is in a good mood? Depends on other people’s eyes...
A real man cannot live without power for a day!
Li Tai smiled and said: "It turns out to be General Shen. Come on, please have a few drinks like this."
Shen Wei said hurriedly: "Thank you, Your Highness, I don't dare to exceed the distance!"
Then he said sternly: "The governor has ordered me to lead the soldiers from the county to protect the safety of His Highness. I have ordered people to surround the outside of the manor and clear out all the people. The inside of the manor will be protected by your Royal Guards." Outside the village, the subordinates will be on guard, and the inside and outside will be combined to ensure nothing goes wrong. Please feel free to play, Your Highness, without any mistakes."
Li Tai nodded and said, "Let Governor Mu take the trouble, and leave it to General Shen."
Shen Wei said: "It is my duty to protect the safety of His Highness. I dare not be negligent, let alone take credit. I will retire for the time being. If Your Highness has any instructions, I can send someone to convey it to the gate of the village. I will do my best." , no excuses."
When Shen Weiyuan left, Li Tai said to Fang Jun: "This person has a ruthless personality and a gloomy gaze. He glanced at you several times during the conversation. It is obvious that he has a grudge against the Shen family in the past. Erlang, be careful." For the best, be careful that this person is working secretly and has plotting intentions."
Fang Jun then smiled and said: "Your Highness, some of the grass and trees are all soldiers, right? The only people in the world who dare to murder the lives of the ministers are just those old guys from Guanlong. The Jiangnan nobles will never have the courage. As long as the minister loses a hair, they will I have to walk around without food. But I have just brought shame on others, and the Shen family has always been used to running amok, so I feel a little unhappy, which is human nature."
If he had the slightest injury, tens of thousands of navy soldiers could turn the entire Jiangnan upside down. Who would be crazy to dare to do that?
