Xie Chongxiao asked: "Lin Feng, what benefits do you want?"
Lin Feng said: "You should ask Mr. Xie about this."
He sneered inwardly.
Xie Chong wanted him to take action, and Lin Feng had even said just now that Xie Chong had to bring enough benefits before Lin Feng would take action. But Xie Chong was thick-skinned and kicked the ball directly, asking him what benefits he wanted.
Even though Xie Chong had a plan in mind, he still wanted to test Lin Feng's intentions.
This is the old fox.
Xie Chong smiled and said: "As for the plan to deal with Sima Daoheng, I do have a strategy. As long as Mr. Lin is willing to cooperate, everything is very simple. I will directly bring down Sima Daoheng. As for the benefits that you, Lin Feng, want to speak frankly, Isn't it your best interest for Jin to unite with Qin, or even for Jin to agree to send troops to deal with Xia?"
He still didn't express his opinion.
After saying something, it was like saying nothing.
Lin Feng looked at Xie Chong.
Unfortunately, Xie Chong still had a smile on his face and didn't show any expression.
For an old guy like Xie Chong, he doesn't care about face or relationships, he only cares about interests.
Profit is the foundation of Xie Chong.
Just so, Xie Chong did not deal with Lin Feng because of the failure in the court battle, because dealing with Lin Feng would have no benefit and would not affect the established strategy. This was not in line with Xie Chong's interests.
Especially when Xie Chong deposed Xie Jun and appointed Xie Xuan, the relationship between the two parties actually eased.
Benefits are eternal.
This is the consideration of veteran politicians.
Lin Feng was unwilling to have such a tug of war with Xie Chong, because at the moment it was Xie Chong who was asking for help, and Lin Feng had the initiative.
Lin Feng stood up and said: "Since Mr. Xie has no sincerity to cooperate, let's drop the matter. Now, I am about to leave Jinling, why bother to worry about Sima Daoheng's affairs? Sima Daoheng is influential, and it will not affect Great Qin. .”
He turned around and walked out.
Xie Chong frowned.
He sighed in his heart, it was really difficult to take advantage of Lin Feng's hands.
Not an easy task.
"Lin Feng, please stay."
Xie Chong spoke.
If he didn't speak, Lin Feng might have to walk out of the room.
Lin Feng stopped, looked at Xie Chong, and said again: "Mr. Xie, have you seriously considered it? If you don't have any sincerity and are still hiding it, there is no need for us to continue talking."
"Brother Xie and I were friends sincerely when we were in Xianyang. I admire brother Xie's integrity, uprightness and openness. I still do the same in Jinling. So, brother Xie understands me, and I understand brother Xie. We are the same kind of people. .”
"Everyone respects me as much as I respect others. If Mr. Xie wants to take advantage of me, I'm sorry, there is no possibility. Even if you take advantage temporarily, I will definitely get it back."
Lin Feng spoke forcefully without any softening, and said: "So, Mr. Xie, please think clearly and don't keep testing. This is meaningless and not conducive to our cooperation."
Xie Chong waved his hand and said: "I have already figured this out. Okay, let's sit down and talk."
Lin Feng then came back and sat down.
He looked at Xie Chong, waiting for Xie Chong to speak.
Xie Chong said: "Don't worry, I won't treat you badly. Of course I have ways to deal with Sima Daoheng. I have known Sima Daoheng for more than twenty years. Since the late emperor was here, Sima Daoheng has entered the court. Serve in the middle.”
"In the early years, Sima Daoheng acted cautiously and restrained himself without any overstep."
"Sima Daoheng has been Zongzheng for many years now. He is also the leader of the clan and has mastered the power of the clan. He has been in a high position for a long time. He is in the clouds and has already floated up. He is so drifting that he does not know his own situation."
"That's it. He doesn't tolerate any provocation, any humiliation, let alone any different opinions. Over the years, there have been five living examples, all of which offended Sima Daoheng. When he met someone that night Robbery and murder, even to death."
"This is Sima Daoheng's ruthlessness."
"As long as someone is offended, it is a direct killing. Because there is no flaw and he is very powerful, no one brings it up, no one dares to bring it up, and I never bother him."
"When it comes to you, I left you, and Sima Daoheng went back first. When you leave later, I can be sure that he will send someone to kidnap and kill you. There will even be people at the Grandmaster level who will assassinate you. "
Xie Chong looked determined.
He already had a very clear idea of Sima Daoheng's character.
Lin Feng chuckled and said: "Even if Mr. Xie knows Sima Daoheng, he plans to use this matter to make a fuss. What if Sima Daoheng doesn't take action? Furthermore, even if you follow this plan, you have to use this matter to make calculations. In the end, The good result is that among the people who assassinate me, you must be one of them. Only in this way can you identify Sima Daoheng after taking these."
Xie Xuan also immediately looked at Xie Chong.
He was a little shocked.
Isn't Lin Feng's conclusion wrong?
Xie Chong chuckled, nodded and said: "Lin Feng, Lin Feng, you are really smart. Yes, I naturally have people under Sima Daoheng's command, not only the informants, but also the people responsible for the assassination."
"So, I can get the news about Sima Daoheng. At the same time, I can capture these people who assassinated you, and I can identify Sima Daoheng. Speaking of which, the reason why I can plot against Sima Daoheng is not because I am so powerful."
"Whenever a person's defeat is actually at the hands of the enemy, it is very rare. Most of them are defeated at their own hands."
"For example, this Sima Daoheng, when he was young, he was extremely cautious and acted impeccably. It is impossible for you to deal with him. Today's Sima Daoheng has long ignored these things and acts unscrupulously. He works with the same party and opposes different people. He installs officials and does whatever he wants."
"The reason why such a person can be plotted is because he has changed and has long lost his most rational side. If you read history, all the powerful ministers and officials in the past dynasties have not changed their bodies and heads. place, or the body will die and the family will be destroyed."
"Although I am the head of the Jin Kingdom's officials, when I manage the government, I still put my ability first, and I always seek your Majesty's instructions on everything. I never go beyond anything. Everything is based on conspiracy."
Xie Chong sighed and said: "This man must be careful at all times and check himself three times before losing his mind."
Lin Feng looked solemn after listening to Xie Xuan's words.
This is a classic saying, and it is summed up by an old fox who has seen countless storms.
Lin Feng said: "Thanks to Mr. Lin for his words. I should keep these words in mind."
Xie Chong smiled softly and continued: "Getting back to the subject, here is Sima Daoheng's plan. Although I can take action, I will arrange for someone to take care of you when you assassinate him. But after you are assassinated, you must meet with His Majesty and convince His Majesty. We agree to take down Sima Daoheng. As long as Sima Daoheng is defeated, although there will be people in the clan, they will not be so unscrupulous."
Lin Feng nodded and said, "I agree to Mr. Xie's request, but what are the benefits to me?"
Xie Chong said seriously: "I also have the benefits of Lin Feng. I have received the latest news about Qi State. Your teacher Xunzi is in trouble because he was involved in the crusade against Buddhism."
"Although no one has taken down Xunzi for the time being, Xunzi's situation is absolutely unfavorable. Because the person who supports Buddhism is Tian Ziyun, a great Confucian from Qi State. He is a member of the Qi State clan and a powerful figure behind Buddhism."
"As for why Tian Ziyun is involved in Buddhism, it's not that Tian Ziyun is a Buddhist, but that Qi State advocates Buddhism. There are many Buddhist temples in Qi State, and Buddhism does not collect taxes, and Buddhist children are not counted in the world's population."
"Exactly, the powerful arranged for people to become Buddhists, and the land and population of these powerful people were transferred to Buddhism, but Buddhism itself was the powerful. So in disguise, the powerful controlled these lands and populations with the help of Buddhism, thus hollowing out the Qi The court of the country.”
Xie Chong was talking eloquently, with disdain on his face.
He disdains this kind of aristocratic family.
Although the Xie family is also a big family, the Xie family has not done such a thing.
Xie Chong didn't even bother to do it.
Xie Chong continued: "Tian Ziyun is originally from the clan and controls countless fields. He has contacts with people from outside the Buddhist sect, so he naturally stands on the opposite side of your teacher."
"I have a person here, his name is Sun Jiuzhang, who serves as the Censor Zhongcheng of the State of Qi. Especially when there is a vacancy in the Censorship of Qi State, the Censor Zhongcheng is equivalent to the chief official of the Censorship Station."
"The Yushitai is in charge of rumors and events. This is the one who controls public opinion."
"Once he helps, things will naturally benefit you and it will save you a lot of things."
"This person was supported by me, and he is on Tian Ziyun's side. I asked him to follow your arrangements. This is the benefit I gave you. What do you think? Of course, how to maximize the use of Sun Jiuzhang, That’s your consideration and it’s up to you to arrange it.”
Xie Chong said in a deep voice: "In addition, it is impossible to leak that Sun Jiuzhang is from our Jin country. He will not admit that he is my man to the outside world."
After Xie Xuan heard this, he looked shocked.
Is Sun Jiuzhang his father's man?
This is amazing.
Even Lin Feng's eyes were full of shock. Xie Chong was worthy of being the leader of Jin's officials.
This person is very capable. .
Sima Daoheng arranged people here, and even in the Qi court, there was also a person who served as the censor Zhongcheng. Such a long-term layout is not something that ordinary people can accomplish.
Really clever.
It's really awesome.
Lin Feng looked at Xie Chong with a hint of vigilance in his eyes.
Xie Chong is not simple.
It seemed that he underestimated Xie Chong.
Lin Feng thought for a while, nodded and said: "I agree to Mr. Xie's arrangement. Why should Sun Jiuzhang obey my orders? What if he doesn't agree?"
Xie Chong said seriously: "It's impossible, he will definitely agree."
As he spoke, Xie Chong took out an ancient jade from his sleeve. There is a word "thank you" on it, and on the back is a picture of mist and rain in the south of the Yangtze River.
Xie Chong said: "This jade pendant only represents me. You take the jade pendant and give it to Sun Jiuzhang. He will understand when he sees the jade pendant, because it is a token of contact. In addition, the reason why Sun Jiuzhang belongs to me is because of his Both his parents are in the Jin State. He was able to succeed in the Jin State because he replaced the original Sun Jiuzhang. Do you understand this? "
"Okay, I believe Mr. Xie."
Lin Feng nodded.
He took the jade pendant, but he was still wary of Xie Chong in his heart.
It is impossible for Lin Feng to trust a person who only cares about interests.
A smile appeared on Xie Chong's face, and he waved his hand and said: "In that case, let's proceed according to the plan. I asked Xuan'er to take you for a walk around the house. How about you leave after dinner later?"
"Can."
Lin Feng agreed directly.
At present, cooperation with Xie Chong is conducive to stabilizing the situation in Jin. Even if Lin Feng said that Sima Daoheng could not affect Jin and Qin, the existence of Sima Daoheng would be trouble.
It would be great to deal with Sima Daoheng.
In addition, he also needs to rely on Sun Jiuzhang.
Xie Chong waved his hand, and Xie Xuan took Lin Feng away.
After the two of them left the study, they went straight to Xie Xuan's study in the backyard and sat down. At this time, Xie Xuan relaxed a little. He looked at Lin Feng and solemnly said: "Brother, my father will join forces with you to deal with Sima Daoheng. This For one thing, I think it’s okay.”
"You are in Jin State now. I believe that my father will not have any thoughts. But after you went to Qi State, I believe in my father's plan for Sun Jiuzhang. Sun Jiuzhang must be my father's man."
"It's just that if you want to borrow power from Sun Jiuzhang, I still think you should be more cautious about this matter. If you can do without Sun Jiuzhang, then don't do it. It's not that I have anything to say about my father. I have no right to criticize him."
"Besides, I don't know anything about my father. After all, I am the heir apparent."
"I don't know a lot of things."
"When I do things, as my good brother said, I like to be aboveboard and upright. But when my father acts, he only cares about the interests of the Jin State. So here, Sun Jiuzhang, you must be more cautious."
Xie Xuan looked sincere.
He and Lin Feng got along very well, and he didn't want their relationship to get bad because of family matters.
After hearing this, Lin Feng laughed and said: "Don't worry, I have my own plan. From the beginning to the end, it is impossible for me to completely trust Mr. Xie. For politicians like Mr. Xie, interests are eternal. Now when dealing with Sima Daoheng, I and I His interests are consistent, so there can be no conflict between us. But after leaving the Jin Kingdom, things will naturally be different."
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Xie Xuan let out a sigh of relief.
He relaxed and said, "That way, I feel relieved."
Lin Feng also admired Xie Xuan in his heart. He was a man of outstanding reputation, upright and very good.
Lin Feng said: "Brother, no matter what happens to the Xie family and I in the future, you and I are still brothers."
"certainly!"
Xie Xuan answered with a smile.
The two chatted and the atmosphere was quite harmonious.
