Xiazhou.
Prime Minister's Mansion.
The current prime minister has become Ban Gu.
The original Prime Minister's Mansion was vacated after the last cleanup by Cao Kang's men.
Ban Gu didn't really want to move in. The blood soaked in the yard made the soil black.
But there is no way.
Since Cao Kang became emperor, he has become much more domineering than before.
I am afraid that I will be questioned in any way.
During that time, Ban Gu and his group of people lived a life worse than death.
Ban Gu was even more upset.
None of my plans have gone smoothly from the beginning to now.
He sent people to send messages to Zhang Bao many times, just to tell them that he was now considered powerful in Xiazhou and could cooperate with Zhang Bao inside and outside to kill Cao Kang.
For Ban Gu, there is a chance to kill Cao Kang now.
But he couldn't do it himself.
The current consequences are beyond what Ban Gu can bear.
Moreover, he is not a loyal and brave man of Daxia, and he will not risk his wealth and life just to kill Cao Kang.
But Zhang Bao didn't reply for a long time.
After all, for Zhang Bao, although Ban Gu could get some convenience by cooperating with them, he would need more later.
Just keeping hanging on to him, at least for now, Ban Gu's trump card has not been revealed yet, so for him, he still has some reservations.
And now, Ban Gu was very confused about what he wanted to do.
I had to stay home because I was sick.
Some time ago, Cao Kang even sent an imperial doctor to treat him.
Ban Gu also knew that Cao Kang was still worried about him.
It's called seeing a doctor, but it's actually a temptation.
However, after the imperial doctor came, he actually prescribed some medicine for Ban Gu. Judging from their solemn expressions, it seemed as if they were really sick.
Ban Gu knew that his illness was not in his body but in his mind.
Ever since Cao De became the Grand Sima, Ban Gu was completely discouraged.
originally.
According to Ban Gu's own ideas, he might have been able to settle for the second best before and be able to be a leader in this newly established giant, one person below ten thousand people.
After all, as long as he reaches that level, he has many ways to replace Cao Kang.
But when Cao Kang appointed Cao De, he finally understood his identity.
Outside the Cao family, I have always been an outsider.
Even though he had been advising Cao Kang for so long, Cao Kang had never truly believed in him.
Ban Gu was very disappointed, everything was boring.
"Father, in my opinion, we might as well leave Dawei now. After all, we have no problem here in Daxia, and with our status, I believe there will be a place for us in Hezhou."
"If we continue to stay in Xiazhou, I'm worried that Cao Kang will deal with us."
"During this period, Cao Kang has made a lot of moves in the capital. I think Cao Kang has returned to the shady vulture he was before. For us, there may be no chance."
Ban Gu's son Yang Ming said to Ban Gu.
"Yes, even if we don't do anything, it will be troublesome for us."
"However, my father has been thinking about one thing in the past few days. Tell me, why is Zhang Bao from Hezhou ignoring us?"
"It stands to reason that it shouldn't be."
"No matter which angle I think about it, for Zhang Bao, there are only advantages and no disadvantages to cooperating with us."
"Unless there is one thing, this Zhang Bao knew something about us before, especially the dead soldiers under our command. They all know it, so they have this idea."
"But before, these forces behind us were not exposed. Zhang Bao has never been to Xiazhou before. How could he know us so well?"
Ban Gu frowned and came outside the yard.
Although the sunshine outside was very warm at this time, Ban Gu still felt a little cold.
"Father, from what you're saying, could it be that it's not Zhengbao Bank?"
"Although this Zheng Kongqing doesn't have much interaction with us, after all, their Zheng Bao Bank has been here in the capital for many years."
"The relationship between the Zheng family is also complicated. I'm afraid it won't be too difficult to know our details."
Yang Ming said with some confusion on the side.
"I was also suspicious of Zhengbao Bank before, but after I thought about these things from beginning to end, I still feel that something is wrong."
"Don't you think about it, why since Cao Kang already knew the relationship between Zheng Bao Bank and Zhang Bao, and Zhang Bao is now holding the emperor hostage in Hezhou, why did Cao Kang not attack Zheng Bao Bank?"
"Then Zhengbao Bank can still open normally?"
Ban Gu asked Yang Ming.
"Um……"
"This matter is indeed a bit strange."
"The Zheng family has belonged to Zhang Bao, and the last time the little emperor was kidnapped, maybe Zheng Bao Bank was involved. For Cao Kang, there is no need for evidence for this kind of thing."
"Then why doesn't he move?"
Yang Ming asked doubtfully.
"You, you must know that as an official in the imperial court, you must have your own trump card. What is your trump card?"
"It's just a way to help yourself when the critical moment comes."
"Cao Kang can't help but know that the reason why he hasn't moved now is because he wants to take a long-term approach to catch big fish. Since Zheng Bao Bank has appeared, all he needs to do is keep an eye on it."
"Either, it's just that we haven't reached this critical moment yet."
"You said it yourself just now. Cao Kang's actions recently have been the same as before. This is not your illusion."
"Cao Kang has also begun to take action."
Ban Gu nodded.
"correct!"
"I heard that some time ago, there was a fire at a place called Fangcao Tower over there at the brothel?"
"Many people inside were burned to death?"
Ban Gu asked Yang Ming.
"How did father know?"
"It is true that such a thing happened. It was probably caused by an accidental fire. It was just a brothel."
Yang Ming nodded and looked at Ban Gu in surprise.
During this period of time, Ban Gu didn't even go out to the Prime Minister's Mansion, and he didn't even go out to this big courtyard. How did he know about this little thing outside?
"careless?"
"You, there are not so many coincidences in this world."
"Behind many coincidences, there are some unknown things."
"If you connect all the coincidences, you won't think so. Do you think there are not enough coincidences in the capital recently?"
Ban Gu asked calmly.
