"Mr. Shangguan is really courageous."
Lu Hanjiang sighed: "Don't you see what happened to Marquis Wenxin of Qin? Even with Tao Zhugong's wisdom, he only ended up hiding in the mountains and forests. How do you think you compare to your ancestors?"
Businessmen meddling in court affairs never had good results. Fan Li was one of the few who died a good death, but this was also thanks to his early birth. After the famous Lu Buwei showed his ability to make a fortune, the merchants who interfered in court affairs after him, Few of them will end well.
"I have little talent and little knowledge, so naturally I don't dare to compare with my predecessors. It's just that the water is deep and cold. Now that the ship has anchored, I have a place to stay. I don't necessarily have to let you withstand the strong winds and waves with only your physical body. That's like using a mantis' arms as a chariot."
Shangguan Shaoqin was humble, but when he spoke like this, he felt a little helpless.
"Isn't that right?" Lu Hanjiang raised his eyebrows: "No matter how long Dong Gong's hands are, there is nothing they can do if Mr. Shangguan is in the world. Or is it true that Mr. Shangguan really has ambitions in his heart?"
"Ling Yunzhi is out of the question. If I had that kind of ambition, I wouldn't just be a registered disciple under my teacher."
Shangguan Shaoqin said with a smile: "Yes, it is easy to get on the ship but difficult to get off. Besides, I am worried not only about His Highness in the East Palace, but also about you Jin Yiwei."
As he spoke, he let out a deep sigh: "The succession of thrones and the bloody events of seizing the heirs have been countless throughout the ages. I am now implicated. Is the Jin Yiwei really willing to let go of such a great achievement?"
Lu Hanjiang touched his nose and replied calmly: "Indeed, with your ability sir, your head is worth at least a thousand households."
Once the crown princess falls, there will be no unbroken eggs in the nest, and the Shangguan family will definitely be destroyed. Shangguan Shaoqin can be regarded as half of the East Palace's money bag. If this is captured, the credit will not be small.
However, Lu Hanjiang wondered again: "It has only been a few years since Her Highness the Crown Princess was welcomed back to the capital, but how did Mr. Shangguan fall into Master Qiu's eyes so early?"
"Because when I was under the same teacher, I met another troublesome person."
Although it was a bit awkward to say it, Shangguan Shaoqin's tone was free and easy. Similarly, his words were like thunder: "That Highness not only has arrangements for the righteous path, but she also left some tricks for the evil path."
Although Shangguan Shaoqin had already appointed him, Lu Hanjiang immediately thought of who else could make the Crown Princess so interested except the Xuantian Sect.
With a glance exchange, both of them saw through each other's unspoken intentions. Shangguan Shaoqin cupped his hands and said, "I didn't pay attention for a moment. When I came back to my senses, it was too late. The capital and Beidi, Shangguan's family are now There are two account books in total, and both sides overlap.”
Lu Hanjiang smiled and said: "Mr. Shangguan handed us the account books, which is considered a great achievement. It is always possible to find another way out. Is it possible that you are still planning to sell it for a price?"
"It's difficult to survive, so how dare you wait and see any longer."
Shangguan Shaoqin shook his head and said: "Even if you take the account books now, at most it will cut off the East Palace's financial path. They may shrink their power, but it won't hurt their muscles and bones."
"Tsk, really?" Lu Hanjiang smacked his lips: "If that's all it is, then it will be really difficult for Mr. Shangguan to survive."
To the extent that Shangguan Shaoqin is now involved, these two account books are not enough to protect his life. There is a high probability that the Jin Yiwei will happily accept the evidence and then send him to prison along with it.
Shangguan Shaoqin himself knew about this, so he held on to the account book and did not let go. It was not out of imagination, but because he planned to use this as a cornerstone to gain enough credit to save his life from the East Palace and Xuantian Sect.
I'm afraid this is the reason why Qiu Qingyun will let the opponent go. Shangguan Shaoqin, a "one of his own", will be able to hit hard if he doesn't play a role.
As for the loyalty of the other party, this is not considered at all. For people like Shangguan Shaoqin, if their interests are well weighed, they will naturally be loyal.
From a practical point of view, in the fight between the East Palace and the Jinyiwei, the latter has a 90% chance of winning. In the end, the poor 10% still belongs to the old emperor. Unless the old man changes his mind, the princess has no chance at all.
This is also the view of most people in the court today, especially after Luo Yuanjing accepted Lu Hanjiang as a disciple, which eased the conflict between the Academy and Jin Yiwei, and the situation in the East Palace almost worsened.
Under this premise, it is completely reasonable for Shangguan Shaoqin to choose Jin Yiwei.
Lu Hanjiang said with great interest: "I see that Mr. Shangguan seems to be calm and composed. I think I already have a life-saving strategy in mind. Can you help me clarify my doubts?"
"It's just a long-term effort to catch big fish. Fortunately, the Shangguan family travels all over the country and there is nothing else. This way of doing business leaves a lot of ways," Shangguan Shaoqin said quite proudly: "There is nothing you can do in the East Palace, but there is nothing else in the North. There are already signs to follow.”
"Really? Sir, please speak clearly." Lu Hanjiang said.
"Since many years ago, Beidi has been purchasing weapons from all over the world through the methods below." Shangguan Shaoqin said.
"It's not surprising. After all, they are Jianghu forces and the leaders of the Northern Demonic Path. It is reasonable for them to consume more weapons."
Lu Hanjiang touched his chin and said, "It's just that in the vast Northland, there are so many blacksmith shops that are not enough for them. They have to go to the Central Plains to collect them?"
"There are many of them, so there is nothing wrong with them." Shangguan Shaoqin said with a smile. The two of them understood each other tacitly, and then listened to him: "In addition to weapons, they also received a lot of iron ore from me. Why don't you ask me to leave?" Without a skilled craftsman, I don’t know what to do.”
Lu Hanjiang glanced at Shangguan Shaoqin in surprise. Although this dynasty was not allowed to mine, it was not allowed to sell it privately. Generally speaking, mined mineral deposits must be sold to the government or registered before they can be sold to others.
Moreover, the imperial court could not help but collect minerals for the purpose of collecting taxes. Private mining was heavily taxed and there was no profit at all under normal circumstances. Therefore, most of the mineral deposits were made through government-business cooperation and eventually became public.
The Shangguan family was extremely wealthy, so it was not surprising to Lu Hanjiang that he had some mining business, but he actually leaked these things to Beidi secretly, which is very telling. After having weapons, he should also have armor, to put it mildly. , a person who is full of enemies cannot escape.
Shangguan Shaoqin saw what Lu Hanjiang was thinking, he smiled, and then said: "In the past few years, I have collected many good horses from foreign races, and most of them have been taken away by Beidi. By the way, say I have to ask your Excellency to come forward and be accommodating to this matter."
"That's easy to say. Let's split it into 30-70. I will send a letter to General Helian in Mr. Lu's name." Lu Hanjiang waved his hand nonchalantly.
Shangguan Shaoqin said in surprise: "Sanqi? Your Excellency is so polite, I really don't know what to do."
"Huh?" Lu Hanjiang looked up from his deep thoughts, rolled his eyes at the other person and said, "What are you thinking about? I am seven and you are three."
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Shangguan Shaoqin's face stiffened, and he said helplessly: "That's okay, at least there is still 30% left, which is better than those guys from the Northland trying to steal it."
Lu Hanjiang pondered for a moment, then looked at Shangguan Shaoqin in confusion and said: "Sir, the things you have done are, to say the least, leaving a whole body is just for Old Master Luo's sake. You still want to survive like this? I’m afraid it’s not easy.”
"I also know that this matter will make me lose my head. I simply trust you in the Northland. These things will pass through the hands of the Shangguan family. If you adults want to do something, I can also help." Shangguan Shaoqin said.
"Well, if that's the case, it's not impossible to give up the merits."
Lu Hanjiang nodded, and then said: "But it's important to save face. If Sir, I'm afraid he won't be punished at all, I'm afraid it will cause people all over the world to talk about it. It's obvious that he is ambitious, and in the end it is said that we are conspiring to force him to rebel. That's it." It’s really ugly.”
"Because of this, I came here to ask you for a favor."
Shangguan Shaoqin sighed: "The Shangguan family went astray. In fact, it was the Le family and the Le family behind them who deceived the young master Shangguan Beicang. It is the fault of the son who did not teach his father, and he endured the pain and righteousness to kill his relatives, leaving his wife, wife, family and all the family members behind." The only son I have is beheaded, so I should be able to make those people look up to me and give them a free rein."
