After all, merchants are merchants. When it comes to intrigues and military matters in the court, Chen Xinjia obviously knows much more than Shanxi merchants.
Therefore, he felt very proud when he heard these Shanxi merchants flattering him. No matter what, after all the money you spent, it was worth it after all!
Suddenly, the atmosphere at the banquet became lively again.
But at some point, the door of the living room was suddenly pushed open, and a cold wind rushed in, causing the lively scene inside to become quiet.
No one can enter the drawing room without instructions. But someone came in at this moment, and everyone couldn't help but turn their heads and look over.
Among them, Chen Xinjia was even more unhappy because he was the master. If he came in without his consent, wouldn't it be a slap in the master's face?
But when he turned around and saw that it was his butler, his mood improved slightly. Because he understands that the housekeeper is a measured person, and unimportant things will not disturb him. What's more important is that the housekeeper knows all the things between him and Shanxi merchants.
At this time, what important thing does he care about most? Seeing the butler's face looking a little stern, I felt a little bad. It was probably not a good thing.
Sure enough, the housekeeper walked quickly to him and whispered in a low voice: "Master, the Yangge Department of the Capital has replied to the letter."
After finishing speaking, he respectfully presented a letter held in both hands to his master.
When Chen Xinjia saw it, he didn't care about being polite to the Shanxi merchants. He immediately took the letter, checked the seal, then opened it and took out the letter to read.
Fan Yongdou and other eight Shanxi merchants all looked at Chen Xinjia, wondering where the letter was that made the housekeeper so cautious.
They stared at Chen Xinjia and clearly noticed that Chen Xinjia's face slowly became ugly while reading the letter. Obviously, the content in the letter should be something that made him unhappy.
After reading it, Chen Xinjia handed the letter to Fan Yongdou beside him, frowned and said to the others: "It's a letter from Yang Gebu, saying that the emperor didn't know what happened, and had a dream about Taizu, and then he seemed to change. Like any other person, he was determined to take the lead in the war against the Qing Dynasty. And Lu Xiangsheng happened to be a determined leader in the war, so the emperor trusted Lu Xiangsheng very much. He even issued gold medals to urge the director Gao Qiqian to rescue Lu Xiangsheng, and Lu Xiangsheng followed his orders in everything. Yes. Therefore, Yang Gebu believes that the current emperor will not listen to his suggestions and will not put pressure on Lu Xiangsheng. He completely believes in Lu Xiangsheng!"
As soon as he said this, the Shanxi merchants present couldn't help but look at each other. I was still happy just now, thinking that the governor had the foresight to contact the Yangge Department in advance and persuade the emperor to put pressure on Lu Xiangsheng to urge him to fight hastily. In this way, Lu Xiangsheng will be defeated, and the Qing army will be able to plunder more wealth, which can be put into their pockets in a second. Naturally, the more, the better!
Unexpectedly, just a little while later, the letter arrived, shattering the dream.
At this time, Fan Yongdou also finished reading Yang Sichang's letter and handed it to Wang Dengku beside him. Then he looked at Chen Xinjia and asked with a serious face: "Mr. Governor, what should we do now?"
"Yes, the Governor still has to think of something to do with matters in the court." Liang Jiabin immediately agreed, "If you need money, no problem, we will come out and make sure to bring down this Lu Xiangsheng! "
Others also echoed, but when they saw Chen Xinjia frowning and thinking, they became quiet again and stared at Chen Xinjia with expectant expressions.
In the living room, it suddenly became quiet.
After an unknown amount of time, Chen Xinjia suddenly raised his head, looked at these Shanxi merchants, and said coldly: "If the Qing army can take the initiative to fight some victorious battles, it does not necessarily have to defeat Lu Xiangsheng, for example, it can also conquer other cities. In this way, Spending more money and uniting more people to impeach Lu Xiangsheng should be able to shake the emperor's trust in Lu Xiangsheng!"
Having said this, he paused and then said in a colder voice: "The greater the victory of the Qing army, the greater the responsibility of Lu Xiangsheng, who is in charge of all the Qin army, and the greater the effect of impeachment." good!"
Hearing this, the eight major Shanxi merchants all nodded and agreed with this statement.
Among them, Fan Yongdou also thought about it seriously for a while, and suddenly asked Chen Xinjia: "What do you think the emperor cares about more?"
Chen Xinjia was a little confused when he heard the sound, and frowned slightly when he looked at him.
When Fan Yongdou saw it, he quickly explained further: "What city will the Qing army conquer that will make the emperor angry? Sir, think about it, if the city that the emperor cares about is conquered by the Qing army, and the emperor is furious, then the impeachment Once the memorial is handed over, what if Lu Xiangsheng gains the emperor's trust again? He will definitely be punished!"
"Yes, yes, what Brother Fan said makes so much sense!" When Wang Dengku heard this, he clapped his hands and said with great joy, "If we choose such a city to conquer, then Lu Xiangsheng will definitely be unlucky!"
Liang Jiabin also nodded repeatedly, and even gave a thumbs up: "Brother Fan is on to the point. A painless defeat may not be able to do anything to Lu Xiangsheng, but if the city that the emperor cares about is defeated, When the emperor is furious, Lu Xiangsheng will definitely be doomed!"
Other Shanxi merchants also clapped their hands and praised him. Suddenly, everyone's eyes turned to Chen Xinjia again, expecting him to name a target that met the conditions.
Chen Xinjia also thought it made sense. He immediately turned to the butler standing beside him and said, "Go to the study and get the map."
The housekeeper listened to the whole incident and knew that it was of great importance. He quickly agreed and hurriedly fetched the map.
Immediately, these people left the banquet and gathered in a corner. The map was hung up. Then, Chen Xinjia stared at the map. The eight major Shanxi merchants gathered around him and looked at the military map with dignity.
As he watched, Chen Xinjia's eyes suddenly lit up, and then he stepped forward, pointed at a place, turned to look at the eight Shanxi merchants, and said excitedly: "If the Qing army can capture this place, Then Lu Xiangsheng will definitely lose his head!"
Upon hearing that the effect was so good, all eight Shanxi merchants immediately stared at the place Chen Xinjia pointed at. However, although they recognized the word, they could not see why the emperor attached so much importance to this place. Could it really be so important that losing this place would cost Lu Xiangsheng his head?
Seeing the confused looks on their faces, Chen Xinjia regained his complacency and explained to them.
Seeing that they were all happy, he immediately frowned and said, "But there is also a question. How could the Qing army capture this city?"
Yes, this seems to be a problem too! I am happy now, but it seems a bit too happy!
After hearing this, the eight Shanxi businessmen began to lower their heads and think again.
Suddenly, Fan Yongdou clapped his hands and made a "pop" sound, and then said excitedly: "There are several properties of ours there, and there are many people who can use them. If we work together internally and externally, we can win it, right?"
