Chapter 797: Drawing the fire under the cauldron (Part 2) [Please vote for Valentine’s Day]
The servant quickly entered the flower hall and whispered: "Master, the chief steward is here. He has just arrived at the main entrance."
Xiao Ban stood up and ordered: "Open the middle door to welcome you."
After the servant left quickly, Xiao Ban looked at the Zhu brothers and said, "You two, why don't you go and greet them together?"
The Zhu brothers had already stood up and said in unison: "Of course I want it."
Fang Jun is here, how dare they sit here like uncles?
Xiao Ban looked at the silent and decadent Xiao Ming again, sighed in his heart, and said: "My family has been carrying hairpins and etiquette for generations. Don't lose your etiquette. Let's go out together to greet the seventh brother before he leaves. Zeng specifically asked him not to be willful in improving his relationship with Fang Jun. ”
"No." When Xiao Ming heard this, he stood up with a wry smile and dusted off the wrinkles on his body, but his face was still pale and haggard, and he couldn't hide it: "Uncle, don't worry, I have already made a mistake once and made the head of the family and uncle worried. How can I make the same mistake again and again? Implicate the whole family?”
Xiao Ban felt relieved now. He was really afraid that Xiao Ming wouldn't be able to swallow this breath and would break out in front of Fang Jun later, violating Xiao Yu's instructions. But I wanted to say a few words of comfort but didn't know where to start, so I could only pat him on the shoulder, turn around and walk out silently.
Xiao Ming rubbed his face, let out a long breath, and followed Xiao Ban away.
Neither of them spoke to the Zhu brothers, nor even looked at them...
Zhu Jian and Zhu Qu looked at each other and smiled bitterly. This time, the Xiao family put their resentment on the Zhu family. The Xiao family was powerful, and Xiao Yu was favored by the emperor. As the leader of the Qing Dynasty, he had great influence in the court. However, due to the quarrel with the Xiao family, the Zhu family would find it difficult to move forward.
The Zhu brothers were actually slightly dissatisfied. Although it was Zhu Qu's idea to steal Fang Jun's wood and later sell it, didn't Xiao Ming also agree? Don't say anyone who bewitches anyone is not a fool. If there is no benefit, will you listen to me? Now that it has been revealed that the person who was deprived of his official position will never be used again, and his career career is ruined, are you going to put the blame on us?
But the matter has come to this, no matter how much nonsense is said, it is useless...
The Zhu brothers followed him out of the flower hall with anger.
The middle door of Xiao's mansion was wide open. Xiao Ban led Fang Jun, who was dressed in straight blue cloth and looked like a neighbor visiting the house, into the courtyard chatting and laughing. Xiao Ming followed behind with an expressionless face, but he was not rude at all.
The Zhu brothers came to Fang Jun, bowed down and saluted, and said respectfully: "I have seen the chief steward."
Fang Jun glanced at the two of them, responded with "Yeah", turned his head and continued to follow Xiao Ban towards the main hall, talking and laughing.
The Zhu brothers were both embarrassed and worried...
Fang Jun's attitude towards the Xiao family and the two brothers is completely different. Does this mean something?
Feeling uneasy, the group entered the main hall.
Xiao Ban smiled and asked Fang Jun to take his seat, but Fang Jun refused. After some humility, everyone finally gave up their seats and knelt down casually on the floor.
There is a maid serving fragrant tea.
"I have come here today to give you a fortune."
Fang Jun went straight to the point and expressed his intention, but everyone in the hall was shocked.
Give us a fortune?
We have a grudge in front of us. Compared with wealth, I believe that what Fang Jun sent is a knife...
Xiao Ban always had a smile on his face. Although he was surprised in his heart and didn't understand Fang Jun's intention, he didn't show it at all on his face. He smiled bitterly and said: "The general manager has embarrassed us. What happened earlier was the fault of my Xiao family. If you are angry, please speak up if you have any conditions. The Xiao family is obedient to the people, and the head of the family is a loyal minister. The general manager goes south on behalf of your majesty, and he is the object of our loyalty. No matter what your request is, the Xiao family will definitely comply. "
This is tantamount to expressing a stance on behalf of the Xiao family.
From now on, the Xiao family will look after you and whatever you say will be whatever you say...
Fang Jun knew what he knew and laughed: "The Xiao family of Lanling has been married for generations, how dare I dare to be rude? The Duke of Song Dynasty is known to the world for his loyalty and diligence, and he is a role model for our generation. Therefore, I am naturally willing to be close to the Xiao family. More What's more, because of my fault, Brother Xiao lost his official position, so I feel apologetic and guilty, and I always want to find a chance to make amends to express my gratitude."
Xiao Ban was silent.
Xiao Ming was involved in the conversation. Xiao Ban couldn't replace him directly. This would be rude. After all, Xiao Ming was sitting aside but never said a word, which was unreasonable.
He then looked at Xiao Ming.
Xiao Ming straightened his back, raised his head and looked directly at Fang Jun, his expression was unchanged, and it seemed that all the unwillingness had disappeared: "The general manager's words are serious, and if you get to the bottom of it, this matter was caused by a man who was obsessed with it at the next moment and offended the general manager. . All the punishments I received were deserved. Fortunately, Your Majesty was generous and I was able to save my head. I was already too frightened to complain. "
Xiao Ban breathed a sigh of relief. He was really afraid that Xiao Ming wouldn't be able to swallow this breath and would confront Fang Jun...
The Zhu brothers secretly pouted. Didn't they look like they wanted to kill Fang Jun before? In front of others, why don't you just keep a low profile and pretend to be noble and fierce?
Hearing this, Fang Jun smiled and said, "Brother Xiao, really don't bear any grudge against me?"
Xiao Ming said calmly: "To be honest, at first, I did have some resentment in my heart. After all, my life's ambition was wasted, and I couldn't bear to think about it. However, I also understand that if we change places, my methods may be worse than those of the chief manager. A little more violent, but I can accept the current ending calmly, without any resentment in my heart.”
These words are actually Xiao Ming’s true words...
Originally, he wanted to plot against Fang Jun first, but someone else got the better of him and plotted against him the other way around. What was there to complain about?
He just couldn't accept it for a while.
A lifetime of ambitions and a beautiful career were lost in one fell swoop, and I’m afraid no one can accept it calmly...
Fang Jun was quite surprised to see that his demeanor when he spoke did not seem to be a lie, and it was necessary to lie. Where is the great god Xiao Yu, even if Xiao Ming is disrespectful to him, can he really do anything to him?
In this way, can there be some changes in my plan to draw the Xiao family more completely into my camp?
After pondering for a moment, Fang Jun said with a smile: "If this is really the case, I might as well give Brother Xiao a future. I wonder what Brother Xiao does?"
Xiao Ming was stunned and blurted out: "What did you say?"
future?
The political hall has already judged the crime, and I have been dismissed from my official position and will never be used again. How can you still give me a future?
You think you are the emperor!
Xiao Ming was a little sullen, I have already behaved so obediently, why do you still want to have fun with me?
Even Xiao Ban, who had always been steady, looked a little hesitant.
The Xiao family respects you and does not let you have fun casually. Xiao Ming is already in such a state of decline, why should he be aggressive and hurt others' face?
Fang Jun didn't seem to notice the sullenness of Xiao Ming and Xiao Ban, and said bluntly: "My naval camp still lacks a chief officer. I wonder if Brother Xiao can give in and help me create a military force across the seven seas." Armada? ”
Xiao Ming finally couldn't help it anymore, glared at Fang Jun and yelled angrily: "General Manager! I have been punished by the Political Affairs Hall and dismissed from my official position. I know that the General Manager is majestic, but no matter how majestic you are, it is rare for you to be higher than the political affairs hall." Is it okay? Although Xiao made a mistake first, but he has been punished, the general manager is still aggressive. Do you really think Xiao is easy to bully?"
Xiao Ban's heart skipped a beat. Although he was also dissatisfied with Fang Jun, he didn't expect Xiao Ming's words to be so direct. He quickly said: "The master of the house said before leaving that he wants us to cooperate with the general manager as much as possible, but that doesn't mean it's easy." I can let the chief manager ridicule me!”
Bring Xiao Yu and the entire Xiao family out, lest Fang Jun fall out...
Who expected that Fang Jun was not angry at all, but smiled and said: "You two are really fans of the authorities. It is naturally impossible for me to overturn the conclusion of the Political Affairs Hall. However, the scope of the Political Affairs Hall's powers is only in the military and political circles across the country. If you jump out of this The military and political circles, even the political affairs hall, have no right to interfere.”
Xiao Ming didn't understand what he meant and asked doubtfully: "How do you say this? In the empire, is there any place that is not within the military and political circles, and is there any place that the political affairs hall cannot control?"
Fang Jun chuckled: "Of course there are, such as... my navy."
Xiao Banqi asked: "Isn't the Navy under the control of the Ministry of War?"
The Political Affairs Hall is the center of the empire and the highest administrative agency. Even His Majesty's imperial edict must be reviewed by the Political Affairs Hall before it can be issued to the world. Could it be that Fang Jun's navy was not under the jurisdiction of the Political Hall?
Everyone, Happy Valentine’s Day! By the way, the old man who is still reading is either single or a hard-working man whose wife used a lock to lock his crotch...(???)
(End of chapter)