Ning Fan got off the carriage, and a gust of wind blew up, and the dead leaves on the ground were blown up by the wind.
"It's getting cold. I'm afraid it won't be even colder in the north."
Ning Fan greeted Xiao Zhong and started with the weather.
"It's the time of year to fight the autumn wind again! In this season, the Huns' horses will miss my Dakang people because they have no grass to eat!"
Xiao Zhong looked worried.
Walking into the yard, Ning Fan immediately saw Xiao Lingxi in the attic. After not seeing him for many days, Xiao Lingxi seemed to have lost a lot of weight and looked more haggard.
"The reason why His Majesty refuses the marriage is also to balance the means. In fact, it may not be impossible to propose marriage again in the future."
Xiao Zhong said in a low voice.
Ning Fan focused all his attention on Xiao Lingxi. The two looked at each other for a long time, their eyes seemed to be glued together.
Although there are letters exchanged these days, it is not as good as actually meeting each other.
When the marriage was rejected by His Majesty, Xiao Lingxi's mood became even more difficult and her body gradually became weaker.
"No one should speculate on my father's thoughts. We just have to do our own thing well."
Ning Fan didn't want to say more.
But Xiao Chong obviously did not regard Ning Fan as an outsider. In his heart, his daughter recognized Ning Fan, and Ning Fan was his future son-in-law.
"Your Majesty is afraid that if I stand on your side, the battle for the right to inherit the throne will become even more chaotic!"
"Today's imperial court can no longer withstand chaos and internal strife. Your Majesty must concentrate all efforts to deal with the crisis situations that the imperial court may encounter."
After sitting down, Xiao Zhong couldn't wait to tell his guess.
Ning Fan nodded, he recognized Xiao Zhong's analysis.
Although this Dakang God of War is good at fighting, he is obviously no stranger to court struggles. In a few words, he straightened out the treacherous factional struggles in the court.
"The people standing behind the prince are not so much a civil servant group, but rather a local family! On the fourth prince's side, His Majesty has strong support. Otherwise, with the ability of the fourth brother, it is absolutely impossible to fight with the prince for so long."
Ning Fan said disdainfully.
Xiao Zhong was shocked. Ning Fan could see through this wave of Yungui's struggle at a glance?
Even the old man who has been practicing in the court for decades may not be able to see it as clearly as Ning Fan.
"Your Majesty is indeed extraordinary. His words and deeds are beyond comparison."
Xiao Chong couldn't help but sigh.
The battle for the right to inherit the throne was actually a struggle between Emperor Tianan and the interest groups represented by local clans. Ning Fan had already seen this clearly.
The fourth prince resorted to marriage tricks many times, doing things regardless of the consequences and without any rules. Emperor Tian'an did not see him reprimanding his son. Instead, he became more and more powerful with high officials and generous salaries.
This shows that the person standing behind the fourth prince is Emperor Tian'an.
He wanted to use the hands of the fourth prince to slowly suppress the prince's party.
What power plays is a balancing act. If played well, it can lead Dakang in a positive direction.
But today, Dakang has obviously fallen into a bottomless pit.
After years of wars and disasters, logically speaking, those noble families should stand with the court to tide over the difficulties. However, judging from the empty treasury, these noble families obviously do not have a long-term vision.
Taking advantage of the weakness of the imperial court, instead of restraining themselves, they continued to amass wealth and emptied the national treasury step by step.
This was a group of real giant rats, but Emperor Tianan could not bring himself to kill these corruptors of the empire.
"I'm afraid the war in the northwest is about to reach a peak. Lord Marquis, you must be careful!"
"It would be best to reach an agreement with the Ministry of Industry to establish a cement production line in the northwest and use cement to pour city walls, which can greatly reduce the pressure on city defense."
Ning Fan said with some worry.
Xiao Dian nodded: "Cement is indeed very useful, and the things the prince has made are extraordinary."
Then, Xiao Chong asked: "What is the prince's next plan?"
"This time you destroyed the banker in Tianjiang. That's a hornet's nest! Some powerful factions are ready to take action."
Xiao Chong smiled bitterly.
"They are just a bunch of clowns! If they dare to betray the country, they will think of the day they will be killed."
Ning Fan's eyes flashed with evil aura.
Starting from the banker, Ning Fan had a very clear view of the faces of the powerful people in these places.
Profit is always the most important in their eyes.
These clans are equivalent to the capitalists of later generations.
They control most of Dakang's land resources and even the management rights of salt and iron. They don't have to do anything and can reap a lot of benefits by just lying down.
Children and grandchildren will enjoy endless glory and wealth.
"The Marquis must be on guard against someone in the court who is secretly colluding with the Xiongnu!"
Ning Fan gritted his teeth and said.
Xiao Dian nodded: "This is no secret! There are some people in the court who respect themselves as a bandit, and they just like to use the Huns to put pressure on Da Kang!"
"By the way, what will the prince do next? Now you are struggling, and you have become a thorn in the prince's side!"
Xiao Zhong frowned and said somewhat.
Ning Fan nodded: "The current situation is indeed not very optimistic. I came here today because I actually want to discuss something with Mr. Hou."
"What?"
Xiao Zhong asked expectantly.
Ever since Ning Fan destroyed the banker during his trip to Tianjiang, no one dared to underestimate this prince.
In Xiao Chong's heart, Ning Fan was the most strategist.
"If you want to make your enemies relax, you have to put on a show for them!"
"Since Mr. Hou and I are close, it is inevitable that these people will be at our backs. Let's act together and turn each other into enemies!"
Ning Fan touched his chin and said.
Xiao Zhong understood immediately, his eyes lit up and he said: "That's true! But how to operate it specifically?"
"It's so easy to handle! The Marquis only needs to impeach me in the court, and people will think that we are at odds with each other, and things will be easier to handle."
Ning Fan smiled.
Nowadays, Ning Fan feels that he is really under a lot of pressure.
Ever since he was assassinated last time, Ning Fan always felt like there were guns and knives aimed at him secretly.
In the era of imperial power, the struggle was fierce.
There are some things that even Emperor Tianan, as the emperor, can't do anything about.
For this plan, the first thing Ning Fan has to do is to protect himself!
Hiding one's strength and biding one's time will not make those people completely let down their guard, but it will not make them as tense as they are now.
"Your Majesty may not know that there is a rumor in the court that the reason why His Majesty rejected my proposal of marriage was because he wanted to betroth Mr. Cheng Ge's daughter to His Highness!"
"There are even rumors that His Majesty is going to depose the Crown Prince and replace him with the Prince!"
Xiao Chong said worriedly.
Ning Fan frowned when he heard this.
Now in the court, the two big bosses who do not participate in the party struggle are Xiao Chong and Cheng Wei!
Now I am very close to these two people, which is why the Prince Group kills them.
