Fan Jian, who wanted to understand this, looked at Huang Qiong, who had his back turned to him and didn't know what he was thinking about. After saying those words, he didn't even look back. Knowing that if he didn't express his position now, he would definitely pack up and leave. He hurriedly said: "Your Majesty, this time Jian was handling things a little inappropriately. He put family affairs above state affairs and did not put the Prince's affairs first. The first one.
"It's just that this time the sword was definitely not intentional, it actually had other reasons. Your Majesty, this time the Fan family has to give an explanation to the prince and the court. And the elder of the Fan family who caused this matter is none other than He is Brother Jian's cousin. Although Jian, this cousin, has been in charge of northwest affairs all year round, he rarely returns to the Fan family. However, most of the Fan family's annual profits come from the northwest."
"Therefore, even the ancestor of the family is quite taboo about touching this person. And this time, he sold grain to the rebels privately, and the Fan family had to give the court at least a reasonable explanation. And Jian was worried that his brother, who valued his relatives too much, was soft-hearted. , was merciless when handling this matter, and did not meet the court's satisfactory standards. And all the princes, ministers, and kings of the clan are watching how the prince handles this matter."
"If this matter is not handled well, it will tarnish the prince's face. Some people who are dissatisfied with the prince may even think that the prince is shielding the Fan family. This will have a very negative impact on the prince's reputation. If Being used by some people with ulterior motives will bring countless troubles to the prince, and even endless troubles. That’s why I have to stay in Xijing and cooperate with my brother to deal with this matter."
"That's why Jian delayed his return journey. Jian still understands the prince's thoughts about Jian. Please rest assured, prince, the matter is now basically understood, and the elder has received sanctions. From now on, Jian will definitely not participate in anything about the Fan family. He wholeheartedly Stay with the prince and serve the prince. Please, prince, give Fan Jian another chance for the sake of his loyalty to the prince this year."
Regarding Fan Jian's answer that captured the key points but failed to capture too many key points, Huang Qiong shook her head: "This is not what I, the king, want. Brother Fan, you are the son of the Fan family. No matter where you go, you can't deny it. If I ask you to really not see your parents and fully understand the Fan family, it will be impossible and impossible. "
"So, although I have stated that I know that you have been in private contact with the Fan family, I have never said a harsh word. And you know that you have been in private contact with the Fan family. Is it so perfect? Is it true that no one knows anything about it? There is no airtight wall in this world. Especially in the capital, there are people watching your every move. "
"Do you know how many risks I have taken for you? You have been with me for a long time. You should know the consequences of close interactions between a prince and a businessman, or a wealthy man like your Fan family. ? That is to say, the old man still appreciates me now. If it had been anyone else, he would have been banned. He even lost his head and doesn’t know what happened. "
"In this incident, you stayed in Chang'an for a long time and did not return. People who know about it think that you are serving the public good and killing relatives for the sake of the imperial court. People who don't know think that you stayed in Chang'an to provide services to the governors of Chang'an. Apply pressure and let them lead them gently, hold them high and let them go with ease. Do you really think that you are my king's man and no one in the world knows about it? Or can you really cover up people's eyes and ears?"
"Nanzhen Fusi may not be diligent in investigating other matters, but he is very hardworking in this matter. Let me tell you, I am afraid that rumors are flying all over the capital now. The old man's memorial to impeach me for condoning his disciples' interference in Yusi is probably The pile is almost higher than you. Do you think that now that I am supervising the country and administering the government, is it really true that no one in the world can control it, or do you think that I have already secured my seat?"
"Let me tell you, the old man is using me now, but he is also the most guarded against me. Why did the North and South Town Fusi not obey the orders during the Longyou counterinsurgency campaign and were so slow to cooperate? Why did I, before arriving in Shaanxi, Thirty percent of the elite troops of the Xijing camp have been mobilized? The Shaanxi Jiedushi envoy avoids me? Only a deputy Jiedu envoy with no real power is left to deal with me in Chang'an? "
"Now the rebellion in Ningxia Prefecture has been put down. Why are the more than 10,000 troops led by Liu Jie, the governor of Shaanxi Province, still stationed in Yan'an Prefecture and unwilling to withdraw to Xijing? You really are an old man, and you really trust me. No bottom line? You are looking down on the old man too much. The old man really only stays at Tingxuexuan now. He loves my mother very much and rarely enters the palace of other concubines."
"Don't forget, he has been in charge of the world for more than twenty years. Once it comes to military affairs, how can he really listen to his mother? In terms of the emperor's mind, I am nothing in front of him. Don't look at the old man. Now the king is given the power, but this power was given by him. The real power is still in his hands. Which of the Zhongshu Sheng, Liubu Shangshu, and Palace Front Secretary can I touch? "
"North and South Town Fusi, I can't even ask a question. Even if I am dissatisfied again, I can't even hold myself accountable. I am not a genius, and I can't basically live without myself. Under the circumstances of the team, in just over half a year, he has firmly controlled the government. Taking back the rights he gave me is just a matter of imperial edict."
"When you are outside, you are not only representing you personally, but also the British Prince's Palace. Don't forget, you are a descendant of the Fan family, but you are also the person next to me. Your words and deeds all represent me. When your brother and sister-in-law arrived in Chang'an, you should have left immediately. Even if you didn't rush to Huanzhou, you should at least go to Qingyang Mansion. But what did you do? You stayed in Chang'an for two full months and did not return."
"What do you want others to think? What do you want all the civil and military officials in this world to think? Look, the old man's imperial edict has probably been changed in just a few days. Also, you stay with me, You shouldn’t be involved in the Fan family’s affairs. I’m forcing you to completely disconnect from the Fan family. But if you continue to participate in the Fan family’s affairs, you are committing a huge taboo.”
"You can't let go of the Fan family so much. If one day, the court or the king stands on the opposite side of the Fan family, how will you deal with yourself? As the saying goes: Relationships lead to chaos. Can you really stay out of it? I'm afraid Not necessarily. I regard Brother Fan as my brother and the most capable person around me. I don’t want you to become a thorn in the side of me for the Fan family. "
"Brother Fan, it's not that I'm too harsh, but that I'm walking on thin ice now. Every step I take is extremely cautious, even fearful. Brother Fan, if you really can't decouple yourself from the Fan family, even if I cherish my talents, I still can't. I can only bear the pain and give up my love, and send Brother Fan back to Xiangyang as a gift. Don't worry, I am not the kind of person who kills people to get rid of trouble, and will not do anything to harm Brother Fan's life."
Huang Qiong's words made Fan Jian break out in cold sweat. Almost slumped on the chair, he said after a long time: "Your Majesty, Jian did not consider this matter well and did not take the prince into consideration. But Jian is also loyal to the prince. Please give Jian a chance. Jian does not ask Qing Shiliu. I have never had the luxury of being a prime minister, I just want to serve the prince for the rest of my life."
When Fan Jian said these words, Huang Qiong could not fail to hear the hint of pleading in his tone. But although Huang Qiong was a little soft-hearted, she did not answer him immediately. This time Fan Jian stayed in Chang'an for two months. Huang Qiong believed that it was not him who wanted to put pressure on the Shaanxi government in handling the matter under his own banner. Even staying in Chang'an may not have been his original idea.
Huang Qiong is very clear about Fan Jian's character. He is not the kind of person who doesn't know the importance of things. I am afraid that only the head of the Fan family could make Fan Jian stay in Xijing against his will after Fan Dao and his wife arrived in Chang'an. Maybe, during the two months that Fan Jian stayed in Xijing, the head of the Fan family was very likely to be in Chang'an. He kept Fan Jian behind to test his attitude towards this matter.
It was even possible that Fan Jian wanted to take advantage of Fan Jian's familiarity with him to gain the initiative to deal with this matter. That Mrs. Fan came to Lingzhou first for reasons other than what she said herself. Maybe he was sent by the head of the family to test his true intentions. As for the reason why Mrs. Fan was sent to take the front line, it was because her status was valuable, but not that important.
She is just the wife of Fan's grandson, not the housekeeper's wife, nor the direct heir. Even if they reach something with themselves, if the Fan family cannot accept it, it will be much more convenient to break up the agreement and leave no excuse for others. As for Fan Dao's visit today, I'm afraid it was the final decision made by the Fan family after getting the message brought back by his wife.
Because for the Fan family, as the eldest son and grandson, the Fan family's ironclad heir, Fan Dao, who has been in charge of most of the Fan family's business, came forward. Mrs. Fan, who actually only holds the title of Mrs. Changsun and probably has no real power in the Fan family, is completely different from her coming forward. When the Fan family sent Fan Dao this time, they had basically agreed that the Fan family would cooperate with them.
During the three days between me and Mrs. Fan, although the woman didn't say a word, she also expressed her attitude in disguise. And I didn't talk about this matter, but I'm afraid my performance was enough to show that I meant to give in. Especially what she said when parting, she basically acquiesced if she didn't say anything. I'm afraid these are the reasons why the Fan family sent Fan Dao to come forward this time.
When talking to smart people, they often understand each other's meaning with just one look. That Mrs. Fan is really a rare wise woman in this world, with excellent IQ and EQ. During those three days, although there was not much dialogue between the two people, they still figured out their true intentions. Thinking of the liveliness and fragrance at that time, as well as the soft and fragrant nephrite in her arms, Huang Qiong couldn't help but feel absent-minded.
However, Huang Qiong's loss of consciousness was only short-lived, and then he thought that Fan Dao's arrival this time was enough to illustrate the Fan family's attitude and final bottom line. That is, as long as you don't completely annex the Fan family and turn the Fan family into your vassal, it is okay for the Fan family to cooperate with you. The Fan family can accept the two requests I made to the Fan family today. As for going back to ask for instructions, it was just an excuse.
The original intention of the family head to keep Fan Jian in Chang'an was not only to test his own attitude, but also had another important point. That was Mrs. Fan, who was waiting for the first wave of temptations to bring him back her own answer. If you are satisfied, you can send Fan Jian back and stay with you, whether as a hostage sent to you by the Fan family, or to show the attitude of the Fan family.
Even planting a nail may not be without that thought. If he is not satisfied, Fan Jian may not be able to come back this time. Maybe, Fan Jian will be sent directly to a certain place for isolation. What an old fox, he is like a cunning rabbit with three burrows. But he did everything possible, and even his grandson and granddaughter-in-law became the trump cards he used to confront him.
