In the Governor's Mansion, Yang Fan had just finished handling the work at hand, and his servants came to report. Li Tai greeted him with a note.
See you with a post?
Yang Fan was a little confused!
Except for his own backyard and secret places, that damn fat guy Li Tai always runs rampant everywhere else. Why is he so behaved now?
After thinking about it, Yang Fan guessed the purpose of Li Tai's trip.
The assassination of the little girl Luo'er made the Jiangnan nobles tremble, and Yang Fan also knew it.
Even acquiescing to such behavior.
After all, Yang Fan is not a saint, and he can still complain virtuously when faced with attacks from others.
Since these Jiangnan nobles want to frame themselves, they must be prepared for revenge.
Of course, the reason why Yang Fan acquiesced to Yue Luo's behavior was actually just to give some warning to these Jiangnan nobles, so that they should behave and not cause trouble for him.
Nowadays, the stalls in Jiangnan are gradually spreading, and everyone is too busy to keep their feet off the ground. Yang Fan doesn't have much thought to engage in these intrigues.
Yang Fan also heard about the Jiangnan nobles visiting Li Tai these days.
Since those Jiangnan nobles wanted to reconcile, Yang Fan certainly would not refuse, and was even happy to see it.
Since Li Tai paid such a formal visit, Yang Fan certainly did not dare to neglect it.
Originally he planned to accompany a few of his women, but now he wanted to see what Li Tai had to say.
Just as he was about to go out to greet him, he didn't expect that Li Tai had already been led into the main hall by his servants. There was also a butler accompanying Li Tai.
As soon as he saw Li Tai, Yang Fan saluted first and said: "I have met His Highness the King of Wei!"
Li Tai and Xi smiled: "We are all a family. My sister-in-law doesn't need to be too polite. I just want to chat about some family matters during this trip, so please be casual!"
Homely chatter?
Of course Yang Fan would not believe this reason for such a formal visit.
However, if Li Tai didn't say it first, of course Yang Fan wouldn't start it on his own.
Of course, Li Tai was not an easy person. He only left his housekeeper and directly sent out the servants in Yang Fan's house. It felt like he was turning his back on guests.
Yang Fan didn't mind that Li Tai was a guest, but instead apologized: "Jiangnan is busy with affairs, so I didn't go to visit His Highness, but asked His Highness to visit me. I'm afraid!"
"My sister-in-law is an official in the south of the Yangtze River. I have many things to do. How can I use my private expenses to pay for the public affairs? But I, the king, have nothing to do and cause my sister-in-law a lot of trouble." Li Tai waved his hand and said with a nonchalant smile.
"His Highness has indeed declared his righteousness. I admire you. Your Highness, aren't you used to living in Jiangnan? If you have any difficulties, just ask. As long as I can do it, I will do my best!"
Li Tai sighed secretly and had no choice but to say: "I have my sister-in-law taking care of me in the south of the Yangtze River. Everything is going well. How can I not get used to it? On the contrary, I am very pleased to see that Huating County is changing day by day and the people are living and working in peace and contentment. All this is due to my sister-in-law!"
"Your Highness has given you too much praise. This is the result of everyone's efforts. How can a humble minister get the praise alone? What's more, Huating County can become better and better, and most of the credit is due to His Highness!"
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The two of them chatted and laughed and had a great time!
If you don’t know, you might think that Li Tai and Yang Fan are such good friends!
Li Tai's housekeeper was surprised.
His master, His Royal Highness the King of Wei, is the best at socializing. He can talk freely with anyone and can even talk about things in such a way that the other party can't help but ask about the purpose of the visit in the first place.
But Yang Fan didn't seem to hear anything, so he just followed the joke and didn't even ask Li Tai what happened. He was clearly an old official!
But how could he know?
In his previous life, Yang Fan was a salesman and often received customers, so he already knew the skills in negotiation.
Although he is not very clear about some things in the officialdom, in fact they are all inseparable, and his ability to figure things out is no worse than Li Tai...
Yang Fan knows that in a competition, whoever speaks first will lose!
What's more, chatting about everyday things can bring people closer and make it easier for both parties to accept the results of the negotiation. This is also a skill.
After talking for a long time, Li Tai couldn't help but smile bitterly when he saw Yang Fan's behavior.
This brother-in-law can really sit still!
He clearly knew the purpose of his trip, but he pretended that nothing happened.
Li Tai scolded the little fox, feeling anxious and even frowning.
He was really afraid that Yang Fan would ask for a lot of money!
Hey, there is no other way, it seems that the only choice is to say it clearly!
Just as Li Tai was thinking about how to speak, he heard Yang Fan ask: "I see a sad look on His Highness's eyebrows. Why does he look worried? Can you tell me?"
Dear sister, does Li Tai really want to scold her at this moment?
Is Yang Fan able to read minds?
Why can I always predict my next move?
I originally wanted to say it clearly, but Yang Fan stopped me directly. It felt really bad to be led away!
Li Tai said gloomily: "My sister-in-law is indeed very discerning. Some old friends in Jiangnan have offended my sister-in-law for some reason, which makes them sleepless. So I asked this king to be a peacemaker and apologize to Meixu at the same time."
Yang Fan personally served tea to Li Tai and said with a smile: "How dare you let His Highness come to apologize in person! Isn't this a bad boy? If Chang Le hears it, won't he blame me for being disrespectful?"
"Besides, since it's His Highness's old friend who offended me, what does it have to do with His Highness?"
Li Tai took the tea and said with a wry smile: "Sister-in-law, please stop playing tricks on me. My family background is all in Jiangnan. It's not like you don't know."
Yang Fan chuckled and said: "Your Highness, you have worked really hard. Not only do you have to be careful at all times in the court, but you also have to be dragged down by these guys in the south of the Yangtze River. It is really difficult!"
Li Tai climbed up the pole and cried: "I have such a little wealth, so I ask my sister-in-law to show mercy!"
Originally, Li Tai was not willing to speak directly and get to the point.
After all, this seems to make him somewhat weak.
But Yang Fan's method of controlling the heat was so powerful that Li Tai was deeply shocked.
I originally thought that Yang Fan was very capable, knowledgeable, and highly skilled in martial arts...
Then there must be some deficiencies in communication, but I didn't expect that he is a cunning old man!
Li Tai felt that Yang Fan was too evil, so he had to lower his attitude.
Li Tai's frankness and low profile surprised Yang Fan.
It seems that those people were really subdued by the little girl's methods!
However, Yang Fan thought differently.
Although Yue Luo's martial arts skills were very high, they were not to the point where everyone in the Jiangnan noble clan was in danger.
What they fear is Yang Fan's revenge!
And Li Tai lowered his posture like this because he wanted to make good friends with Yang Fan.
In Li Tai's view, although there were many generals in Wencheng in the Tang Dynasty, there were really none who could compare with Yang Fan.
More importantly, Yang Fan is still so young and still has enough room for growth. This is the most terrifying thing.
Although such a low profile would be a bit embarrassing, Li Tai felt that everything was worth it as long as he could gain Yang Fan's favor.
What's the big deal about lowering your profile compared to the throne?
After listening to Li Tai's words, Yang Fan also put away his smile and asked seriously: "Your Highness said so, of course I will not be ungrateful. Just give me your orders, and I will definitely carry out the orders!"
Li Tai cursed secretly.
Yang Fan’s mouth is so powerful!
One sentence brought the question back.
If you don't say some good things, wouldn't it make others think that you are using your power to oppress others?
"Wang took the lead in impeaching you this time. The others were fooled by Wang. Now that Wang has been severely punished, I ask my sister-in-law to let the others go. As long as reconciliation can be achieved, you can raise any conditions!"
Li Tai said this directly and clearly.
It means that the person who took the lead has been punished, and now that the Jiangnan nobles have surrendered, please let the others go!
Hearing Li Tai's words, Yang Fan couldn't help but laugh a little.
Yang Fan never intended to get to the bottom of this matter.
After all, no matter how good a person is, it is impossible to escape the limitations of the times.
No matter what, people like Jiangnan or the Jiangnan gentry keep their word.
After all, this is determined by the background of the times.
If Yang Fan wants to go against the current, he must break all this order.
But the emperor would never allow such a thing to happen, and Yang Fan did not have such energy and time.
Thinking of this, Yang Fan said: "Since His Highness has said so, how can I not give His Highness face? There is no need to make conditions."
These words surprised Li Tai.
He knew that Yang Fan was not that easy to talk to.
If Li Tai's reputation was so great, he wouldn't have been beaten by Yang Fan in the first place!
Although Li Tai could not guess what Yang Fan was thinking, as long as Yang Fan agreed to reconcile, his goal would be achieved, and he quickly said: "My sister-in-law is indeed very generous, and I admire you. Don't worry, I will definitely give these people a serious warning so that they will not do anything in the future." Dare to mess around."
Yang Fan waved his hand and said: "Your Highness does not have to be like this. Since the Jiangnan nobles are willing to reconcile, I am also very happy."
"You also know that the reason why these people are targeting me is not against me personally, but because they are afraid of losing their own interests."
"In this case, Weichen can give them a chance to cooperate and win-win. Not only will they not lose their interests in the future, but they will earn more than before. I just don't know if they are willing to let go of their prejudices!"
"Of course, if everyone wants to make money together, they must abide by the rules. Without rules, there will be no rule. Your Highness can tell them..."
Yang Fan's answer gave Li Tai enough face.
After all, Yang Fan not only agreed to the settlement without mentioning a single condition.
It also proposed opportunities for win-win cooperation, which is simply a good thing that cannot be found with a lantern.
Li Tai has been seeking opportunities to cooperate with Yang Fan, but due to the hostile relationship between the Jiangnan nobles and Yang Fan, he has been caught in the middle and has been in a dilemma.
Well now, Yang Fan is so generous, how can Li Tai be ignorant.
Although he knew that Yang Fan wanted to develop Jiangnan with the help of Jiangnan nobles, Li Tai would not object.
After all, making Jiangnan better and better is also a great achievement for Li Tai.
In his opinion, Yang Fan endured the humiliation and endured the heavy burden, and he was still the one who suffered the loss!
Thinking of this, Li Tai sighed softly and said with emotion: "My sister-in-law's mind is as deep as the whole world, and I am not as good as many. In this incident, these people in Jiangnan were at fault first. After I return, I will definitely persuade them to let them go." Let’s build a beautiful Jiangnan together.”
"Of course, if my sister-in-law gives me face like this, I have to tell the truth. The group of Jiangnan nobles have already told me before coming here that I can make decisions with them in everything."
"If there is any way I can help my sister-in-law in the future, it doesn't matter. As long as I can do it, I will never shirk it."
Looking at the heroic Yang Fan in front of him, Li Tai was not happy about achieving his goal.
In his opinion, Yang Fan was so calm and sophisticated in speaking and doing things at such a young age, and he didn't care about his own personal gains and losses at all.
People pay attention to the overall situation, to forge ahead, and to build on the past and open up the future.
And what about yourself?
But he is still interceding for those incompetent children of aristocratic families, just to let these people defend and support him.
Even before coming, I was worried about gains and losses.
Little did he know that Yang Fan didn't take this matter to heart at all.
Alas, before coming here, I and those Jiangnan nobles had already fallen behind, and their flattery could not keep up with Yang Fan's foresight.
Therefore, Li Tai simply said it clearly, which could be regarded as reciprocating the favor.
The meaning is obvious, it means that the children of those aristocratic families have surrendered.
Not to mention giving them benefits, even if he doesn't give them benefits, Li Tai can agree to the conditions on their behalf.
This made Yang Fan a little dazed, and he asked tentatively: "Your Highness, you mean that no matter what cooperation I propose, they will agree unconditionally?"
Li Tai smiled bitterly and said: "That's not to say that I agree unconditionally. As long as it's not too outrageous, I can make the decision for them!"
Yang Fan was thinking a lot, constantly evaluating whether he should continue to cheat this group of Jiangnan nobles.
In the end, it was decided that it would be better to cooperate fairly.
After all, those Jiangnan aristocratic families were obviously scared after going through so many things.
Otherwise, he would not recommend Li Tai as a peacemaker to reconcile with him, and at the same time he would be able to agree to some unreasonable conditions.
What's more, Yang Fan is not afraid if these people never know what is good or bad in the future.
How many more people can you kill to show off your muscles?
To be honest, if Yang Fan really wanted to, it would be easy for him to kill a few people.
Not to mention those rifles that can block long-range attacks, even the navy armed to the teeth cannot be competed by the Jiangnan nobles.
After thinking about it, Yang Fan waved his hand and said, "I understand His Highness's good intentions. You don't have to ask them to do anything. After all, this cooperation is based on fairness and justice."
"If they want to make money, they can participate. If they don't want to participate, there is no need to force them. As long as they abide by the law and make money in a legitimate way, I will not embarrass them even if they do not participate in cooperation."
"However, Your Highness can tell them that from now on, the Maritime Yamen will be in charge of all maritime trade affairs. As long as each family pays taxes normally, they can continue to go to sea for trade, but they must not use shady means to suppress other people."
Li Tai was quite surprised and asked: "Sister-in-law, you mean that the project you want them to cooperate on is maritime trade?"
"Of course not only sea trade, but also the production, transportation or trading of various products in Jiangnan can become cooperation projects. They can even become shareholders in the Datang Royal Central Bank that we are about to open!" Yang Fan waved his hand.
Li Tai smiled bitterly and said: "In this case, when everyone wants to cooperate, how should we distribute it?"
Yang Fan chuckled: "The world is so big and there are so many products. Do you think that just one family can eat them all? Your Highness, don't just focus on Jiangnan, otherwise you will only become a frog in the well!"
Although Yang Fan's words were somewhat contemptuous, Li Tai had no way to refute.
Indeed, in the past, the Jiangnan gentry focused on this three-thirds of an acre of land in Jiangnan.
Almost all of them had one or two companies monopolizing a few daily necessities. Yang Fan's arrival made them feel threatened, so they fought hard to resist.
But it’s different now!
Yang Fan is right.
They should look at the entire empire and even other countries.
If the Jiangnan nobles still want to monopolize such a large market, they will be eating the elephant. It is simply overestimating their capabilities.
Why did the Jiangnan nobles want to drive away Yang Fan?
Isn't it for profit?
As long as they can earn enough profits, will people like Jiangnan secretly try to suppress Yang Fan?
Obviously, the answer is no.
Li Tai could almost predict that as long as Yang Fan kept these Jiangnan nobles prosperous, these people would definitely support Yang Fan more enthusiastically than supporting himself.
Only then did Li Tai realize that his vision was too short-sighted!
Sighing slightly, Li Tai said dejectedly: "In that case, I will bring your words to them exactly as they are, but I am sure that these people will rush to seek cooperation with my sister-in-law. When the time comes, you have to consider it. Pros and cons.”
"Thank you, Your Highness! Wei Chen will consider it seriously. You tell them that those who want to cooperate will gather at the Governor's Mansion in three days. The Governor will personally introduce and take them to visit the cooperation projects. It is up to them to make their own decisions. .”
Since Yang Fan has agreed to let the Jiangnan nobles participate, Yang Fan will let them see his real muscles.
It also opened the eyes of this group of Jiangnan nobles who are stuck in their own ways.
Of course, in the final analysis, Yang Fan still cares about these people's rich family backgrounds.
Only by allowing these people to participate and invest money can the entire Jiangnan construction make great strides forward.
(End of chapter)
