On a midwinter night, several figures flashed into the largest mansion in the capital - Xue Mansion, the residence of Xue Qing, the Minister of Household Affairs. The people who came were none other than the eldest prince Qi Wang Zhao Tong and his supporters.
In the secret room, Xue Qing and Zhao Tong sat on either side of the leader. Below them sat Xue Qing's eldest son Xue Kui and third son Xue Huai, Situ Xuan, the head of the household department, and Han Sui, the head of the personnel department.
Situ Xuan said: "My lord, the fine salt sent by King Yan to the court was sold out in half a day. King Heng has requested the emperor's order to dispatch fifty grain trucks from the Grain Transportation Department of the Ministry of War. Tomorrow We are about to set off for Yancheng. It is said that King Heng will go there in person this time."
"I have seen their salt. Although the price is more expensive, it is indeed fine salt. If they really open the market in the capital, the interests of our Xue family will be seriously damaged." Xue Kui added.
Seeing the anxious look of the two people, Xue Huai couldn't help but said with a smile: "Brother, why are you panicking? Didn't Prince Yan's Mansion only send one or two thousand kilograms of salt this time? From this point of view, Prince Yan's Mansion may not be able to produce much salt." .”
Xue Qing took a sip of tea, put the cup back on the table and said slowly: "Huai'er is right. With the strength of the Yan Palace, they can't get many Yan Lai."
"But now that the emperor has intervened, once the emperor vigorously promotes salt refining, I'm afraid it won't be such a problem with production," Xue Kui continued.
"Vigorous promotion means that everyone will know how to practice salt. The Fang and Liu families rely on the long coastline and will become the ultimate beneficiaries. The emperor does not want anyone to share the benefits with the court. This is why the emperor insists on letting King Yan alone. Salt training, rather than the reason why the entire Hebei Province joins in salt training. Although this day will come eventually, it is definitely not now. Our first priority now is not to deal with King Yan, but the prince. Only the prince fell, King Qi Only then can I have a chance to rise to the top?" After Xue Huai finished speaking, he took a deep look at Xue Qing, who was sitting in the first place.
"Keep talking!" Xue Qing said lightly.
"Now that the Emperor has stretched his hand in, there is no reason to retract it. Instead of obstructing the development of this matter, it is better to be a favor to the Emperor. The Zhang family and the Dai family are also victims of interests, so let them go with the Emperor. Let’s fight for it,” Xue Huai continued.
"But what if they have the same idea as us and just wait and see what happens?" Han Sui hesitated for a moment and said.
"If they don't fight, then help them fight. Crossing the Yellow River is not as peaceful as imagined. No one can say what will happen on the way. When it happens, it will lead the disaster to the East Palace. Although this move cannot bring the prince Move it down, but once the seeds of evil thoughts take root and germinate, they will have unlimited growth possibilities.”
"The third young master is really smart," Han Sui said flatteringly.
Xue Qing glanced at a few people and said: "Let Huai'er do this. In addition to causing trouble externally, it must also be done internally at the same time. How are the people who asked you to prepare?"
Situ Xuan said: "Don't worry, sir. We have carefully selected three women. They are all outstanding in appearance and naturally charming. They have been trained carefully for several years by someone in their humble position. They can be presented to the emperor at any time. As long as they are exposed to them in the palace." The prince, I believe that at his age, he will not be able to withstand their temptation."
"Okay, the emperor will definitely have a banquet for all the ministers in the first year of his life. Let them appear at the banquet then. After raising them for so many years, it's time for them to repay their favor."
"Grandpa, is there anything that your grandson can help with?" Zhao Tong, who had been silent, asked.
"You don't need to do anything else. All you have to do is be careful about the prince and the Zhang family, and don't be tricked by them. Just leave the rest to us. You are the hope of the Xue family. No matter what, grandpa will help you. Seize the throne."
"My grandson understands! As long as my grandson can ascend the throne, he will never forget grandpa and everyone here."
After agreeing on some details, a few people quietly walked out of the back door of Xue Mansion. After several people left the Xue Mansion, Xue Qing and his son returned to the secret room.
"Has there been any news from your second brother recently?"
"Returning to my father, the second brother sent a letter saying that the King of South Vietnam is addicted to beauty and his health is getting worse. He will run out of oil in two or three years. As long as his young master takes the throne, the second brother will be able to control the military and political power of South Vietnam. By then we will There is a chance to seize the world of Daxia."
"My Xue family has been supporting this world for too long. It's our turn to dominate this world." Xue Qing said with deep eyes.
