Lin Feng was a little surprised when he heard Xie Chong's words.
Xie Chong actually invited him to Xie's house to ease the conflict between the two parties. But think about it carefully, how many direct conflicts does he have with the Xie family? In other words, Xie Jun arranged for Lin Feng to be imprisoned.
What's more, Lin Feng was served with delicious food and drinks in prison.
This is the old fox.
Profit is the most important thing.
As for other things like face, it is the least valuable in front of an old fox like Xie Chong. If the Xie family's interests can be furthered, Xie Chong can give him more good looks.
Lin Feng smiled and said: "Thank you for the invitation, I will definitely pay you a visit."
Xie Chong said: "That's enough."
He stepped on the small stool, climbed onto the shaft, and prepared to go into the carriage. At this time, Lin Feng suddenly said: "Thank you, Mr. Xie, I still have something to say, but I don't know whether to say it or not."
Xie Chong stopped, sat on the shaft of the car, and said with a smile: "But it doesn't matter."
Xie Chong said seriously: "Xie Gong is the Optimus Stone of the Jin State. Because the Jin State has the support of Xie Gong, the government can be stable. However, Xie Gong has worked hard all his life and won the reputation before him. How to arrange the reputation after death? ? How will the Xie family arrange their future?"
Xie Chong raised his eyebrows.
A sharp look suddenly appeared in those deep eyes, and there was even a breathtaking aura.
What a great Lin Feng.
Lin Feng directly stated the issues he had considered.
Xie Chong immediately regained his composure and asked, "Lin Feng, what do you mean?"
Lin Feng said slowly: "It's very simple. If the successors are worthy, the Xie family will naturally remain firm and remain standing."
"However, if the successors are self-righteous, empty of everything, and even become arrogant, self-righteous, want to control everything, but their virtue is not up to the mark, disaster will inevitably come in the end."
"This man always becomes soft-hearted when he gets old, but it is precisely his soft-heartedness that will lead to a change of thought, and ultimately vicissitudes of life a hundred years later."
"Exactly, this is another unbearable consequence."
Lin Feng looked calm, but Xie Chong squinted his eyes and examined Lin Feng.
At this moment, Xie Chong even felt like he was looking at someone of his own generation. Lin Feng was very extraordinary. Not only is his mouth powerful, but most importantly, his eyes are very accurate in seeing things.
Xie Chong took a deep breath and said, "I have remembered Lin Xiaoyou's words. I will say goodbye."
He entered the carriage, the driver drove quickly, and the carriage quickly disappeared from sight.
Gu Xi saw this scene in his eyes and couldn't help but admired: "My junior uncle is really amazing. Among the hundreds of officials in the Jin Dynasty, no one dares to talk to Xie Chong like this."
"Xie Chong is not only highly qualified, but also thoughtful and impeccable in his actions."
"Xie Chong's actions are always based on scheming, upright and upright, leaving people speechless. I didn't expect that this time, he would be suppressed by you. This time, my junior uncle will become famous in the Jin Kingdom."
Gu Xi was happy inside.
I am happy for Lin Feng and proud of my status as a member of the Xun family.
Lin Feng smiled and said: "Actually, this is also because His Majesty is here, and of course Xie Chong acts upright. In short, this mission was successfully completed."
Gu Xi was also happy in her heart and took Lin Feng back. Because the Gu family is further away from the imperial city and Xie Chong's Xie family is in Beicheng, the distance is actually closer. Xie Chong returned to the Xie family first.
As soon as he got off the carriage, Xie Jun came to greet him from the gate. Xie Jun was expelled from the imperial city after being dismissed from his official position, so he returned to his family first.
There was deep anger on Xie Jun's face, and he said: "Father, this bastard Lin Feng is really hateful. If we don't kill Lin Feng, how will our Xie family's face be saved? So my son thinks that Lin Feng must be killed." , can we completely solve future problems and kill the chicken to scare the monkeys.”
Xie Chong glanced at Xie Jun, without saying a word, with his back slightly arched, he went straight into the lobby and sat down.
Xie Jun followed him in. After he stood still, he said again: "Father, this kid Lin Feng must be dealt with."
Xie Chongdao: "How do you want to solve it?"
"kill him."
Xie Jun's eyes were sharp and he said: "Asking someone to take action will definitely kill Lin Feng. As long as Lin Feng dies, all problems will be solved and there will be no danger. We can continue to send troops to attack Da Qin."
There was a hint of disappointment in Xie Chong's eyes, and he said slowly: "Xie Jun, you have to remember. You are the heir of the Xie family, how can you be so motivated? You even resorted to such assassination methods."
"Assassination, indeed."
"But taking action like this is tantamount to breaking the rules."
"Today, if you send people to assassinate Lin Feng, then in the future, others can also send people to assassinate you."
Xie Chong looked solemn and said seriously: "If you don't follow the rules when doing things, other people will not follow the rules towards you. In this world, rules are everywhere, and you need to respect them and follow the rules."
Xie Jun frowned, looking disapproving, and said: "Father, you are too gentle and kind."
Xie Chong said: "Is this kind of me?"
"kindness!"
Xie Jun said loudly: "My Xie family is in charge of politics and needs thunderous means to scare people. When it comes to Lin Feng, we will not deal with it. When it comes to starting a war with Da Qin this time, how can the Xie family continue to gain a foothold if we don't continue to send troops?"
"In today's court, His Majesty has arranged for more and more people, including people from the Gu family, Lu family and other families. The influence of our Xie family is further weakened."
"At this time, the situation must be reversed and everything must be changed."
Xie Jun is extremely strong.
His governing philosophy is different from Xie Chong's, and he hopes to directly crush everyone.
Xie Chong was completely disappointed, because Xie Jun was too tough in his actions. Even when everyone in the court had made a decision, they still had to push forward forcefully. He even wanted to assassinate Lin Feng.
This is the envoy of a country.
The death of Da Qin's envoy in the Jin State meant that Da Qin and the Jin State would not stop fighting, and ultimately benefited the Xia State.
This is not the pattern of a country's chief minister.
Xie Chong looked at Xie Jun, and finally sighed and ordered: "Come here."
"exist!"
The old butler entered and bowed.
Xie Chong ordered: "Go and tell Xie Xuan to come, I want to see him."
"Here!"
The old housekeeper turned around to inform. Not long after, Xie Xuan entered the hall and saluted respectfully: "Father." He left the county prison and returned to his family. I just didn't expect that in such a short period of time, the debate in the court had ended.
Xie Chong said: "You have been in Da Qin, why did you suddenly return to Jin?"
Xie Xuan glanced at Xie Jun.
Xie Chong's eyes were sharp and he ordered: "Don't worry about Xie Jun, you can speak for yourself."
Xie Xuan said seriously: "Father, attack Da Qin this time because everyone in Da Qin is preparing for a life-and-death battle. Under such conditions, attacking Da Qin will not be easy. This is a tough nut."
"Secondly, there are not many borders between Jin and Da Qin. Even if they send troops and even conquer Da Qin, they will get less benefits, but Xia will benefit more. So my son thinks that it is not cost-effective to send troops to attack Da Qin."
"Third, the Xifeng Zui brought by Lin Feng is very profitable. My Xie family will take the lead and change the strategy towards Da Qin and no longer attack Da Qin. I, the Xie family, will take the lead in running Xifeng Zui. My Xie family can make countless money. "
"Fourth, Lin Feng is an extremely powerful person and is worth investing in."
Xie Xuan talked eloquently and said: "For the above reasons, my son returned early. When I returned this time, I also wrote a letter to tell the detailed situation to my eldest brother, and asked him to make a decision."
Xie Chong heard this with approval in his eyes.
Xie Xuan is pretty good, but he didn't expect that Xie Jun, whom he carefully trained, is strong on the outside but capable on the inside. On the contrary, Xie Xuan was still outside, but he was good and thoughtful.
Xie Chong said in a deep voice: "Xie Jun."
"exist!"
Xie Jun bowed and answered.
Xie Chong ordered: "You pack up, bow, and return to the Xie Family Ancestral Temple in Wu County. From now on, you will guard the Xie Family Ancestral Temple."
"ah!"
Xie Jun was stunned.
His face was full of disbelief and even more ridiculous. He has been the heir of the Xie family for so many years, but now, because of something, he was thrown back to the ancestral hall.
This also means that he is no longer the heir to the family, and has lost his previous power.
This is something Xie Jun can never bear.
Xie Jun gritted his teeth and said hysterically: "Father, why, why should you deprive me of everything? Everything I do is for our Xie family, and to implement the position of my Xie family."
"My father abolished me for no reason because of a trivial matter. I'm not convinced! What's more, what has Xie Xuan done for the family? Why should he stay? Father, this is unfair."
Xie Xuan frowned, but said nothing, but there was some doubt in his heart.
Did Lin Feng use his strength?
In prison before, Lin Feng asked him if he wanted to be the heir to the Xie family. At that time, he said he was willing, but Xie Xuan actually didn't take it to heart because it was difficult to plan.
Unexpectedly, not long after he returned to Xie's house, something like this happened.
Xie Chong looked at Xie Jun, who was hysterical and crazy, and said calmly: "My father takes you with me, gives you guidance everywhere, and even entrusts you with everything outside the home. How do you deal with things? Mr. Tairang disappointment."
Xie Junqiang defended himself: "My son has never made any mistakes in handling things, let alone any mistakes. That is to say, this time about Lin Feng's matter, the planning was a little inappropriate. As for my father, you tolerate and coordinate everywhere, but you are always being criticized." It's not my style to thank my family members for bullying them."
Xie Chong sighed: "If people don't know themselves, they will lose themselves and become arrogant. No matter what, I will convince you. You two, go to the side hall and wait, and listen to what the people below think of you. Thank you. It’s steep.”
"yes!"
Xie Jun turned around and went to the side hall.
Xie Xuan also followed.
Xie Chong ordered: "When someone comes, tell Yun Jin, Cao Teng, and Qi Gong to come to the house."
"yes!"
The people around Xie Chong turned around to make arrangements.
Immediately, Xie Chong ordered again: "Go and notify Xie Zhang to come."
"yes!"
Someone else went to notify.
Not long after, Xie Zhang came first. He is in charge of external commercial affairs at the Xie family. When it comes to seniority, he is still the same generation as Xie Chong, but Xie Zhang is younger, now only forty years old.
After Xie Zhang stood still, he bowed and said: "Brother!"
Xie Chong nodded and said slowly: "Xie Zhang, how many years have you been in charge of the business system outside the Xie family?"
Xie Zhang felt a little weird, but after all, he was Xie Chong's brother and confidant, so Xie Zhang had nothing to worry about, so he smiled and said: "When I was eighteen, I followed my brother. When I was twenty-eight, I served as my brother He was ordered to take charge of the business outside the Xie family. He is now forty-five years old, and has been there for seventeen years. "
Xie Chong stroked his beard and said, "You have a great contribution to the Xie family's prosperity."
Xie Zhang was even more confused when he heard this, and said: "Eldest brother is joking, I have no contribution in this. All the credit belongs to eldest brother. In my Xie family, if there is no eldest brother as the pillar of our Xie family, how can we thank you?" It’s hard to say what a home is like.”
Xie Chong said with a smile: "Every generation has its own generation, and all the achievements cannot belong to me. The future of the Xie family depends on the work and management of the next generation. Speaking of the next generation, what do you think of Xie Jun? "
Xie Zhang said: "Xie Jun is quite good."
Xie Chong looked solemn and said, "I want to listen to the truth and not to talk perfunctorily."
Xie Zhang glanced at Xie Chong again. His expression at this time gradually became serious, and he solemnly said: "Since brother wants to hear the truth, I will speak boldly. Xie Jun is very capable, but in my opinion, Xie Jun is too He is arrogant and arrogant, and he is too indifferent to his tribe. In order to take action, he will do whatever it takes, and he is too ruthless."
Xie Chong nodded and said, "Is there any more?"
"there is none left."
Xie Zhang shook his head.
Xie Chong waved his hand and said, "Step back."
Xie Zhang was a little confused, what was going on, and asked a question. His mind was completely confused and he couldn't figure out what Xie Chong meant.
Xie Zhang didn't know why, but he bowed and left.
At this moment in the side hall, Xie Jun clenched his fists with an angry look in his eyes.
Xie Zhang!
How courageous to target him like this.
How abominable.
Xie Jun glanced at Xie Xuan again, gritted his teeth and said, "Xie Xuan, don't have any other thoughts. It's not your turn to make the decision in the Xie family. If I'm here, you won't be able to get ahead."
Xie Xuan chuckled.
He used to respect his elder brother quite a bit. After what happened this time, Xie Xuan finally understood that the person in front of him was really not good.
Not long after, there was another sound of footsteps, and Yun Jin, Cao Teng, and Qi Gong entered together.
Yun Jin was a general in the army and served as a hussar general. Most of the generals in the Jin Kingdom served in the court when there was no war. Once there is a war, the general will be dispatched to lead the troops.
Cao Teng was the minister of the Ministry of Industry, and Qi Gong was the minister of the Ministry of War. They were both direct descendants of Xie Chong. Of course, there are many officials from the Xie family, but Xie Chong only invited these three most trusted people for the time being.
Xie Chong looked at the three of them, nodded slightly, and said: "The three of you are all direct descendants of my Xie family, and you are all people I rely on. Regarding Xie Jun's situation, it has happened today."
"The current treatment of Xie Jun is to demote him to a commoner and no longer serve as an official. However, I still want to hear your opinions on Xie Jun's conduct."
"There is no need to hide anything from me, and there is no need to deceive me. I want to hear the truth."
Xie Chong said slowly: "You all know my temperament. So, let's talk about it."
Cao Teng, Yun Jin and Qi Gong looked at each other in shock.
Lao Shangshu, what happened?
Why did they suddenly ask these questions? The three of them were thinking about it for a while, and no one expressed their opinions for the time being.
Seeing that none of the three people expressed their opinions, Xie Chong said, "Yun Jin, you are a member of the army and you act upright. You speak first."
Yun Jin looked at Xie Chong's expression and saw that Xie Chong was very serious. After some speculation, he decided to tell the truth and said: "As for the eldest son's behavior, I think that the eldest son is a bit arrogant and arrogant towards the people below. Not polite enough, Corporal."
"In addition, the eldest son has a rather impatient temperament. Once he wants to do something, he can't wait and has no patience. This is exactly what is inappropriate in official circles."
"In addition, the eldest son's way of handling things is still a bit too tough. Being tough when dealing with enemies is not a bad thing, but being tough in everything is a bit inappropriate."
Yun Jin said: "For some things, you still need to be gentle."
Xie Chong nodded and said: "Cao Teng, you are Xie Jun's immediate boss, please tell me."
Cao Teng said: "Teacher, when the eldest son acts, some of his eyes are higher than his head, and he cannot calm down to do things. For example, my Ministry of Industry, although it is not particularly important and has less power, is a small sparrow but has all the internal organs."
"Especially the eldest son, if he wants to inherit the teacher's legacy in the future, he must know everything. But the eldest son despises many matters of the Ministry of Industry and doesn't take it seriously."
"In addition, the eldest son is a bit arrogant and does not respect the superior."
"The eldest son looks kind, but he is actually very proud. I remember when I was studying with the teacher, the teacher once taught me that pride should be engraved in the bone marrow, rather than floating on the surface."
Cao Teng said directly: "Pride is in the heart, it is the backbone of a person. Pride is on the surface, it is arrogance."
Xie Chong stroked his beard under his chin, with a look of disappointment in his eyes.
Unexpectedly, it was evaluated like this.
Xie Jun is so disappointing.
Xie Chong took a deep breath, calmed his mind, and asked, "Qi Gong, what about you?"
Qi Gong said seriously: "General Yun and Cao Shangshu have already said it. I have nothing to say. They are all similar. The reason why the eldest son is like this, I think it should be because the eldest son is in a high position despite his young age. After all, the Xie family Everything big and small is handled by the eldest son."
After hearing this, Xie Chong nodded, waved his hand and said, "I understand, please step back."
They all looked at each other, even more surprised. Why did they let them leave?
Just asking?
Everyone was confused and left without lingering.
Xie Chong said: "Come out."
Xie Jun and Xie Xuan walked out, but Xie Jun's face was full of coldness and anger. He asked himself that he was very kind to Cao Teng, Yun Jin and Qi Gong. He had always been polite and respectful to Cao Teng, Yun Jin and Qi Gong.
However, they are so slanderous.
Xie Jun gritted his teeth and said, "Father, this is all their slander and their bloody spiel."
Xie Chong said calmly: "If one person talks about you, that's it. However, several important ministers, including people from my Xie family and people in the court, all say that you are arrogant and arrogant. This is your problem. Unfortunately, You have never repented or seen it until now.”
"Thank you!"
Xie Chong gave an order.
"exist!"
At the door of the hall, a burly middle-aged man stood up in stride.
This man is in his early forties and is extremely tough. He is a master of the Xie family. He has half-stepped into the master realm, but he has not yet fully stepped into it.
Xie Chong ordered: "Personally escort the eldest son back to the Xie family's old house in Wu County, and let the eldest son guard the old house."
"Here!"
Xie Wang bowed in agreement.
Xie Jun gritted his teeth, with an angry look on his face, but looking at Xie Chong's decisive expression, he felt deep despair. Xie Chong's prestige in the Xie family is supreme. Xie Chong arranged it, and he had no choice but to accept it.
Xie Jun flicked his sleeves and left angrily.
Xie Chong looked at Xie Xuan and said: "From today on, as the heir of the Xie family, you will work with me. Then, you will first join the Household Department and become a member of the Household Department. Although the official position is small, you can gain experience. , what do you think?"
"The son will obey his father's arrangements."
Xie Xuan respectfully agreed.
He was quite excited in his heart because he really became it.
Xie Xuan immediately said: "Father, my son wants to know how Lin Feng's situation is?"
Xie Chong said: "He is very good and has gone to the Gu family. What, how is your relationship with him?"
Xie Xuan said: "My son and Lin Feng have a good relationship. This time Lin Feng escaped from trouble, and my son is going to go to the Gu family to congratulate Lin Feng."
After hearing this, Xie Chong looked at Xie Xuan, his face became cold and solemn, and he said in a deep voice: "Lin Feng was in the court, desperately criticizing my Xie family, and even criticized me. The reason why I want to go to war with Da Qin is to make the Xie family move forward." .Are you still going?"
Xie Xuandao: "Father, my Xie family and Lin Feng don't have any conflicts at this time. In that case, why do we continue to fight because of the past? Therefore, my son still wants to visit."
"Hahaha……"
After Xie Chong heard this, he stared at Xie Xuan with bright eyes and laughed loudly.
Xie Xuan was a little uneasy and asked, "Why is father laughing?"
Xie Chong said: "I am very happy. Okay, you can go. Since you are going to congratulate me and bring appropriate gifts to the counting house, let me tell you about my arrangements."
"Son, resign."
Xie Xuan was a little confused, but he agreed directly.
Xie Chong looked at Xie Xuan's leaving figure, a look of relief appeared on his old face. His questioning just now was just to see what Xie Xuan would choose.
Xie Xuan finally insisted on his opinion, and Xie Chong was very happy.
Although Xie Jun said no.
However, he still has a son, Xie Xuan, and the Xie family still has successors.
