South of Xianyang City, Xiahou's family.
The head of the Xiahou family of this generation is named Xiahou Zhen, who is over fifty years old.
In the study.
Xia Houzhen and his son Xia Houn sat opposite each other.
Xia Houzhen has a slim figure and three short strands of beard under his chin, giving him a lean and elegant look. He took a sip of the brewed tea, looked at Xia Houen, and said slowly: "This time you persuaded Hu Biao to deal with Lu Guang. This move was very good."
"The emperor is on Lin Feng's side. We cannot offend Lin Feng, but these scholars can humiliate him."
"In the main hall of the imperial city, in front of the imperial examination scholars, the emperor talked about his ambition, the prince talked about his integrity, and Lin Feng talked about his confidence. These scholars were so high-spirited and passionate that they looked like they were going to devote themselves to the Qin Dynasty."
"Now let Hu Biao humiliate Lu Guang, cool him down, pour some cold water on the poor scholars who passed the imperial examination, and let them know that they are not the ones who have the final say in the Qin State. They are nothing in the Qin State."
"Although the imperial examination gave them a chance, the world of Qin is ultimately the world of my old nobles of Great Qin."
Xia Houzhen's voice was soft, but there was no doubt about it, and he said: "Your Majesty values Lin Feng, but your Majesty is old, how many years can he support you? For so many years since the founding of the Qin Dynasty, the kings have changed one after another, but we, the old nobles of the Qin Dynasty, remain the same. "
Xia Houen echoed: "Father is right, Lin Feng is nothing if His Majesty is here. Without His Majesty, he is nothing."
"Speaking of Hu Biao, this guy is so stupid."
"My son didn't give him anything. He just said, I don't like Lu Guang, and I don't like the poor scholar. As long as he humiliates Lu Guang, I will take him to Baihua Tower to play. Such a condition, Hu Biao agreed to Come down."
Xia Houen said proudly: "Oh, that's how stupid people are."
Xia Houzhen said: "How many generations has the Hu family been inherited? What's more, Hu Xiao is a martial artist, but his heirs are useless. When he comes to Hu Biao, he is even more of a playboy. Such a person can naturally be seduced. In short, we are watching the show now. "
Xia Houen nodded, his eyes full of expectation.
Lu Guang was the leader of the imperial examination.
What if Lu Guang, the top candidate in the imperial examination, did something outrageous after being stimulated? They could take advantage of the situation to pursue him and completely kill Lu Guang in Xianyang without even a chance to be released as an official.
Xia Houen thought about it and suddenly said: "Father, if Lu Guang is really destroyed, our Xiahou family's voice among the old aristocrats will be even greater. By then, the family will be able to gain more influence among the old aristocrats. Is it a benefit?"
"Of course!"
Xia Houzhen stroked his beard with a proud look on his face.
Why deal with Lu Guang?
The conflict of interests between a wealthy family and a humble scholar is only one aspect of the reason, not the main reason.
Xiahou family, why did you jump out and be the first one? The real reason is that the Xiahou family can successfully deal with Lu Guang first and gain benefits from the old nobles. This is the most important thing. This is also the reason why the Xiahou family is willing to take risks and be the first to jump out.
"Bang! Bang!!"
There was a knock on the door.
The housekeeper entered the house and bowed: "Master, the news just came that Lin Feng went to the post house where Lu Guang was resting and took Lu Guang to the Hu family."
Xia Houzhen raised his eyebrows.
There was a solemn look on his face.
When Lin Feng intervenes, the situation will change and even become uncontrollable. Xia Houzhen must treat it carefully.
Xia Houzhen asked: "Why did Lin Feng get involved?"
The housekeeper said: "He is Lu Guang's bodyguard. He went to the Zhenguo Duke's Mansion in person to pay his respects. Then Lin Feng came."
Xia Houzhen waved his hand and the housekeeper stepped back. Xia Houzhen thought carefully.
Xia Houen was also thinking.
The father and son did not speak for a while.
After a long time, Xia Houzhen said: "Lin Feng seems to have a gentle temperament, but in fact he is soft on the outside and strong on the inside. He is extremely domineering. He took the initiative to take Lu Guang to the Hu family, which must be to support Lu Guang. Hu Xiao, an old man, when he was young, Extremely strong and overbearing."
"Whether it's Lin Feng or Hu Xiao, both sides are tough. Once they collide, there will definitely be a conflict."
"It would be interesting if Lin Feng went one step further and killed Hu Xiao, and even destroyed the Hu family. At that time, even if Lin Feng had gained His Majesty's favor, in His Majesty's eyes, Lin Feng would be arrogant and unscrupulous. "
"I didn't expect that I was just plotting against Lu Guang and wanted to weaken the morale of the poor family members, so I would have such an unexpected surprise."
Xia Houzhen said: "The evolution of the situation now is quite good."
Xia Houen said: "Father, what if Hu Xiao gives in?"
"Won't!"
Xia Houzhen shook his head firmly and said: "Hu Xiao will definitely favor his grandson. He has always been tough and asked Lin Feng for mercy. Is that still Hu Xiao?"
Xia Houen nodded.
But Xia Houen felt a little worried and uneasy in his heart for no reason.
When it comes to Lin Feng, it's just different.
The father and son were chatting about the Hu family and some situations in the court. Time passed, and in the blink of an eye, there was another burst of rapid footsteps.
"Master, Hu Xiao has given up."
The voice of the housekeeper came, and he quickly said after entering: "Lin Feng arrived at the Hu family, kicked open the door of the Hu family, and asked the Hu family for an explanation. The Hu family had a tough attitude, and the private soldiers of the Hu family clashed with Lin Feng. , so many private soldiers died."
"Hu Xiao saw that the situation was not good and expressed his willingness to apologize, but Lin Feng did not agree to Hu Xiao's conditions."
"Lin Feng said that Hu Biao should start from Hu's house and kneel down to the post house step by step, kowtow and apologize to Lu Guang. In addition, martial arts must also be abolished to deal with Lu Guang's guards. Hu Xiao refused to die, Talks between the two parties collapsed."
"Lin Feng said that he would make the Hu family regret it, so he took Lu Guang away."
"Shortly after Lin Feng left, Hu Xiao asked Hu Biao to kneel down to the post house to apologize step by step. He also abolished Dou Yan's martial arts and took Dou Yan to the post house to apologize. According to the news from our people, it was Hu Xiao who knew about the young master. He incited Hu Biao to take action, so Hu Xiao changed his mind."
The housekeeper said: "There is also news from the post house that after Hu Xiao entered, he quickly left with others. From the looks of it, it seems that a settlement has been reached."
Xia Houzhen frowned, his face no longer as calm as before, but with a hint of coldness.
Hu Xiao gave in.
From this point of view, Hu Xiao judged that this incident involved the imperial examination, so he went to apologize directly.
The Xiahou family has been exposed.
Xiahou Zhen became nervous and said, "Now it seems that Lin Feng already knows about my Xiahou family."
Xia Houen's heart skipped a beat.
Lin Feng knew.
This means that Lin Feng will never give up and will also deal with the Xiahou family.
Xia Houen said seriously: "Father, Lin Feng has always been domineering. He will deal with us, and our Hu family must be prepared."
Xia Houzhen said: "What are you preparing for? What you and Hu Biao said was just a joke, and there is no more thought. How dare Lin Feng come to the door for such a thing? Who among our people beat Lu Guang? Who beat him? They are not from my Xiahou family, what can Lin Feng do to me?"
"This is the truth."
Xia Houen nodded and said: "You also know that Lin Feng has always been ruthless. Alas, I didn't expect that just dealing with Lu Guang would involve Lin Feng."
Xia Hou was really worried, but even more calm.
Although the matter is difficult, it does not mean that it is unsolvable.
After all, the Xiahou family didn't take action.
Xia Houzhen said: "The people in the house can do whatever they have to do. We did not deal with Lu Guang directly, and you and Hu Biao were just a joke between young people. How could you know that Hu Biao was serious about it and really went to deal with Lu Guang."
"This is the caliber we use to kill them."
"What's more, you didn't say you were going to deal with the people who took the imperial examination, you just asked Hu Biao to humiliate Lu Guang. I don't believe Lin Feng could take this opportunity to impeach me? You didn't promise benefits, you just said you would take Hu Biao to Baihua Tower to play. Judging from the benefits given, it’s also a joke.”
Xia Houzhen said: "Otherwise, if Hu Biao is really allowed to deal with Lu Guang, would Hu Biao be willing to take action just for such a benefit?"
"Father is right."
Xia Houen nodded, his panic slightly relieved.
Xia Houzhen said: "Okay, don't panic, just keep an eye on Lin Feng and Lu Guang. Let's stop with silence. If the enemy doesn't move, I won't move. If Lin Feng takes action, let's find a way to deal with it."
"My son understands."
Xia Houen nodded solemnly.
Xia Houen thought about it and asked, "Father, can we fight back against Lin Feng?"
"Do you want to die?"
Xia Houzhen scolded: "Our current position is to kill you and Hu Biao as a joke, and ignore the relationship with Lin Feng. If you want to deal with Lin Feng, you are not asking for it, or you are deliberately targeting Lin Feng." They’ve all said to stop with stillness, don’t you understand?”
"Understood!"
Xia Houen smiled sarcastically.
He was a little panicked and confused, so that his mind was not clear enough.
He even regretted taking action. But in this world, there is no regret medicine. If he really had to make a choice, Xia Houen would probably have to deal with Lu Guang, because their initial goal was to gain prestige and benefits by dealing with Lu Guang.
Xia Houzhen waved his hand, and Xia Houen went to do his own business.
