After saying that, Xiao Wan picked up the tea cup and drank the tea.
Seeing Xiao Wan's pretense, Lin Dong opened his mouth, but in the end he could only sigh.
Who made the relationship between the Xiao family and Yang Fan good?
At first, the Lin family was instigated by some people from the Jiangnan gentry and stood opposite to Yang Fan.
Although he didn't do anything extreme, he missed the best opportunity to cling to Yang Fan.
And the Xiao family has maintained a neutral attitude from beginning to end. It's no wonder that Yang Fan treats the Xiao family differently.
The cold wind blows outside the window, and the aroma of tea overflows in the hall.
Seeing that the two Lin brothers were still stunned, Xiao Wan just gestured slightly with her hands, asking the Lin brothers to help themselves.
And he himself drank slowly with drooped eyelids, obviously waiting for Yang Fan's arrival.
As a result, the Lin brothers were a little embarrassed.
Therefore, the two of them each poured a cup of tea, holding it in their hands without using it, looking at the surrounding decorations in boredom.
The interior decoration of the living room fully reflects the wealth and nobility of the Xiao family, with exquisite hanging beams and wall hangings.
The blood coral placed in front of the screen, which is as red as blood and crystal clear as jade, is several feet high.
Such valuable items were placed so openly in the hall. Even the Lin brothers, who had seen countless luxurious and rare items, couldn't help but look at them frequently.
I sighed secretly in my heart, the Xiao family is indeed rich and powerful.
Xiao Wan was a kind person after all.
You are a guest when you come to your door. It is not the way to treat two people like this.
After pondering for a while, Xiao Wan said: "Do you know why Yang Fan came to meet with me at Xiao's house?"
Lin Dong quickly raised his hands and said, "Please give me some advice, Mr. Xiao."
No wonder Lin Dong is like this.
Judging from his past behavior, Yang Fan is an extremely unruly and arrogant playboy.
Even if the Xiao family has a high status, the only thing that can surpass Yang Fan is Xiao Yu's title of Duke and Queen Xiao's status.
As for the name of the Lanling Xiao family, would Yang Fan not take it seriously?
If Xiao Yu had still not returned to the capital, Yang Fan would certainly have come to visit him, but now that Xiao Yu had returned to the capital, Yang Fan had to lower his status and come to visit in person, which showed that Yang Fan was definitely not just a simple visit this time.
In this case, it is most likely to find out the purpose and results of the Jiangnan nobles coming to the Xiao family gathering.
Lin Dong could think of this, and so could Xiao Wan.
Although Yang Fan's visit was a very honorable thing, Xiao Wan was still a little panicked inside.
Yang Fan's intention was obvious, to force the Xiao family to take a stand, and even thought of the Xiao family leading the Jiangnan nobles to cooperate with Yang Fan's various policies.
Even if Xiao Wan wanted to hide it, it was impossible not to express his position.
After all, Yang Fan came in person. If the Xiao family doesn't give him face, they won't be able to get along well with him in the future.
Of course, although Xiao Wan was uneasy and didn't know what kind of result Yang Fan wanted, it was definitely not that difficult to do.
However, thinking of Xiao Yu's instructions to him before leaving, he secretly calmed down.
No matter what it is, just agree, there is no need to think about it.
Moreover, once they get Yang Fan's support, their Xiao family's reputation in Jiangnan will surely rise to a higher level.
Thinking of this, Xiao Wan said: "I don't dare to say why the Grand Governor came to visit me in person, but it must be inseparable from the gathering of our Jiangnan nobles. In any case, meeting the Grand Governor today is an opportunity for your Lin family. Gotta get a hold of it.”
As soon as he finished speaking, the housekeeper quickly entered the living room and whispered: "Sir, the Governor has arrived and is at the door."
Xiao Wan stood up and loudly ordered: "Open the door and I will go out to greet you."
"promise!"
After the housekeeper left, Xiao Wan looked at the Lin brothers and said, "You two, would you like to go and greet them?"
The Lin brothers quickly stood up and said in unison: "Thank you, Mr. Xiao, for your kindness."
Of course, the two of them would not refuse. This was an opportunity to show their faces in front of Yang Fan.
What's more, Yang Fan is here, and if they dare to sit here like uncles, aren't they looking for trouble?
Xiao Wan looked at the housekeeper standing aside, thought for a while and said: "My Xiao family has passed down etiquette from generation to generation. Don't lose etiquette. Immediately ask all the direct descendants at home to go out to greet you. The seventh brother specially asked before leaving , we must get along well with Yang Fan."
"promise."
Hearing this, the housekeeper hurried out to prepare.
Seeing that nothing was missing, Xiao Wan felt relieved, then straightened her clothes, turned around and walked towards the door.
The Lin brothers took a deep breath and rushed after Xiao Wan.
The two of them did not expect that the Xiao family would welcome Yang Fan with such high courtesy, even if the emperor came in person, it would only be like this.
The Lin brothers looked at each other and smiled bitterly.
No wonder the Xiao family has been able to dominate Jiangnan as the leader for hundreds of years.
This way of looking at people and the style of the form are indeed fast, accurate and ruthless!
Yang Fan's current status in Jiangnan is indeed that of a local emperor.
They used to dream of driving Yang Fan out of Jiangnan, but now it's a joke.
If you stand on the opposite side of Yang Fan again,
Needless to say, the Lin family will be in trouble in the future.
Thinking of this, the Lin brothers made a decision in their hearts.
Walking to the gate of Xiao's mansion, the middle door was wide open at this time, and even the usually high threshold was removed.
At this time, Xiao Wan was leading a young man in brocade clothes into the courtyard, talking and laughing.
Although the Lin brothers have never met Yang Fan, based on Xiao Wan's enthusiasm and previous hearings, it is obvious that this person is Yang Fan.
The Lin brothers walked a few steps quickly and came to Yang Fan. They all bent down and saluted, and said respectfully: "Lin Dong (Mo) has met the Grand Governor."
"Well, the head of the Lin family in Jiangning? Come in together!" Yang Fan glanced at them both.
With that said, Yang Fan turned around and continued walking towards the main hall talking and laughing with Xiao Wan.
The Lin brothers were both embarrassed and worried.
The embarrassing thing is that Yang Fan doesn't take them seriously at all.
The reason for the anxiety was that Yang Fan actually knew that Lin Dong was the head of the Lin family. Obviously Yang Fan had done a careful investigation of the Lin family.
More importantly, Yang Fan's attitude towards the Xiao family is completely different from that of the two brothers. Does this mean that Yang Fan blames the Lin family because of Lin Bo?
While feeling uneasy, the Lin brothers followed the group into the main hall.
Xiao Wan smiled and asked Yang Fan to sit down, but Yang Fan refused.
After some humility, Xiao Wan took the seat of honor, and then asked the servant to bring a chair and place it side by side next to the seat of honor, so as not to be too rude.
Soon, Yang Fan got straight to the point and expressed his intention, which shocked everyone in the hall.
"The Governor is here today. In addition to the Xiao family head sending people to Huating County to complain about everyone's difficulties, I also want to find out the outcome of your discussion. Do you agree with the loan agreement proposed by this Governor?"
Upon hearing this, Xiao Wan and the Lin brothers looked at each other.
As expected, Yang Fan came here to inquire about the news.
The purpose is obvious. If anyone wants to fight against Yang Fan, this stick will obviously not show mercy.
Xiao Wan always had a smile on his face. Although he was surprised in his heart, it didn't show on his face at all. He said with a smile: "Thank you to the Governor for giving me face and proposing the loan payment, so that I won't let him be in trouble with those people." Embarrassing in front of me.”
"More importantly, it is simply a gift that the Governor can lend to everyone at such a low interest rate. Of course, we will not appreciate it."
"Through the aristocratic families who came to the Xiao family gathering to express their opinions, most of them are willing to pay off the bidding money through loans."
"As for our Xiao family, we have always stood firmly on the side of the Governor. No matter what policy requirements you have, the Xiao family will definitely comply with them."
These words are very artistic.
The first part explains the attitude of most Jiangnan nobles, and the last part shows the loyalty of the Xiao family.
This means that the Xiao family all agree with your decision, and whatever you say will be whatever you say.
Moreover, most of the Jiangnan nobles also agreed to pay off the bidding money through loans.
Yang Fan knew it well before he came, and he chuckled: "Xiao is the leader of Jiangnan. How dare I dare to be rude? I just want to cooperate with you and make money together. These people can agree to my plan. Is there anything wrong with Mr. Xiao?" With little effort, most of the governors shed tears of gratitude."
At this point, Yang Fan paused and changed the topic: "Mr. Xiao said that most people agree, which means that a small number of people still don't agree. Can you tell me which people don't agree?"
Xiao Wan made a sound and smiled bitterly in her heart.
If the names of these people were revealed, the Xiao family would be spurned by the Jiangnan nobles.
After all, this kind of behavior of complaining behind the back is the most shameful thing.
For a moment, Xiao Wan was in a dilemma.
Although the Xiao family plans to cooperate with Yang Fan, they will not abandon their reputation without any scruples.
If other people knew that the Xiao family betrayed them, who would support the Xiao family in the future?
With no choice, Xiao Wan could only remain silent.
Seeing this, the Lin brothers on the side couldn't answer directly.
This is not only disrespectful, but the Lin family does not dare to offend so many Jiangnan nobles.
Xiao Wan was silent, but Yang Fan was not offended, and just said calmly: "Mr. Xiao, there is no need to be embarrassed. Although I have not been in Jiangnan for a long time, I still have some good eyesight."
"I heard that the Zhu family of Wu County is quite adventurous. Not only does it want to be the leader of the Jiangnan gentry, but it also unites with others to resist the governor. Haha, are the Zhu family worthy of it?"
As he said that, Yang Fan looked at Xiao Wan, as if he wanted to discover something.
Xiao Wan straightened her back, raised her head and looked directly at Yang Fan, and said calmly: "The Zhu family also participated in this gathering. As for whether the Zhu family will oppose the Governor, that is not foreseeable by our Xiao family."
"But our Xiao family can guarantee that the vast majority of the Jiangnan nobles support the Governor's plan to pay in installments."
Xiao Wan is indeed a veteran.
It seemed that he had said a lot, but in fact he did not reveal any useful information. Instead, he firmly stated the position of the Xiao family, which was to follow Yang Fan.
Hearing this, the Lin brothers secretly curled their lips.
In their opinion, the Xiao family is too spineless.
The Zhu family clearly wanted to replace the Xiao family, but the Xiao family did not respond. This is too spineless.
Hearing Xiao Wan's words, Yang Fan was not offended. Instead, he smiled and said: "Mr. Xiao treats his enemies with such righteousness. I am not as good as the governor. I admire you!"
Xiao Wan said calmly: "I'm really ashamed that I can receive such praise from the Governor. To be honest, the Zhu family deliberately plotted against our Xiao family. At first, I felt a little resentful in my heart."
"However, I also understand that if we change places, my methods may be more conciliatory than those of the Zhu family."
"Besides, we are only in a competitive relationship, not a life-and-death feud, so I reserve my opinion."
These words were actually Xiao Wan's true words.
Although the Zhu family calculated that the Xiao family came first, Xiao Wan did not hold a grudge, because the Zhu family could only want to make their own family more powerful.
For the family, there is no right or wrong.
If you are not as capable as others and are plotted by others, what is there to complain about?
What's more, their Xiao family did not suffer any losses this time, but instead established their prestige again.
Yang Fan was quite surprised to see that Xiao Wan didn't seem to be lying when he spoke.
I didn't expect that Xiao Wan was such a person who could take things in hand and let go of things. No wonder the Xiao family was prosperous and stood in the south of the Yangtze River for hundreds of years.
There are many talented people in the Xiao family!
Although the Xiao family can avoid pursuing it, Yang Fan cannot. Everything that stands in his way will be destroyed.
Thinking of this, Yang Fan pondered for a moment, then smiled at the Lin brothers and asked: "Master of the Lin family, right? I heard that your Lin family paid for a salt farm with the Zhu family, and now the governor will give you a fortune. I don't know. Do you dare to accept it?"
Lin Dong couldn't help but be stunned and said in astonishment: "What kind of wealth?"
Yang Fan hadn't said a word to them since he entered the house, and now his sudden words really caught Lin Dong off guard.
More importantly, Lin Dong was a little confused. Lin Bo was good at making decisions and took pictures of the salt field with Zhu. This was a secret matter. Where did Yang Fan get the news.
Yang Fan said calmly: "According to the information I received from the Governor, the Zhu family took the photos of the salt farm and did not want to pay. Such a treacherous person is certainly not worthy of cooperating with this Governor."
"If a certain company gives you this indicator and lets you run it, the profits will naturally be huge."
"Of course, you must also set an example and vigorously promote the policies and benefits of our Datang Royal Bank to the people of Jiangnan. I wonder if this is considered a fortune?"
Lin Dong and Lin Mo looked at each other, thinking in silence.
The two of them have absolutely no doubt that this so-called "salt farm" can make huge profits.
But the Lin family's main industry is shipbuilding, which is two different things from being a salt seller.
What's more, once the Lin family wants to get involved in the salt factory, they will be retaliated by the Zhu family after all.
What's more important is that this time the Zhu family bid for the salt factory, Lin Bo only agreed to pay 10% of the bidding money.
With the Lin family's background, it would be a fool's errand to take over this salt factory, and they would not be able to take it.
Of course, what surprised the Lin brothers even more was how could Yang Fan give them such a hen that could lay golden eggs.
The Lin brothers couldn't understand, but Yang Fan had his own considerations.
The Zhu family won over many Jiangnan noble families, and the Jiangning Lin family was one of them.
If the Lin family directly declares that it is severing ties with the Zhu family, it will definitely divide this group of people.
Therefore, after meeting the Lin brothers, Yang Fan wanted to use huge profits to win over the Lin family, so as to achieve the purpose of dividing the Jiangnan gentry.
Today's Jiangnan is headed by "Xiao, Zhu, Chen, Yang, and Lin", among whom the Xiao family has no hostility towards him.
The Chen family has always been neutral, not involved too much with other families, and claims to be aloof.
The Yang family is far away in Yangzhou, and there is not much entanglement with the current Yang Fan.
Therefore, the Lin family's position is particularly important.
It turned out that the Lin family and the Zhu family were very ambiguous, which caused many Jiangnan nobles to be indecisive and not know how to take sides.
Now Yang Fan decided to throw out the temptation to draw a clear line between the Lin family and the Zhu family and isolate the Zhu family.
In this way, it will be much easier to deal with the Zhu family.
The reason why the Jiangnan nobles were able to be unscrupulous in Jiangnan was because these people always hugged together to keep warm, so the emperor did not dare to do anything to them.
But Yang Fan discovered through his observations during this period that the seemingly monolithic Jiangnan gentry alliance was actually a conflict of interests.
As long as you use the temptation of interests, these people can gradually disperse and soon become a mess.
(End of chapter)
