Chapter 2723 The rip off
"Duke Yue, this move is absolutely inappropriate..."
"Huh?!"
Fang Jun's eyes widened and he said displeasedly: "Why, it's not like we let the Xiao family get money for free, so they are not willing to help His Highness the King of Wei even though he is so busy? Humph, just now I was talking grandly, but now I'm After all, what are the intentions of your Xiao family?”
Xiao Qi was at a loss to argue and wanted to cry without tears. He was at a loss and could only say: "His Royal Highness and the Duke of Guojiao know that I really have no control over this matter. I must go back and ask my father for instructions. I also ask Your Highness and the Duke to give me two days' grace." Please reply later.”
Fang Jun frowned and said displeasedly: "This move is obviously a matter of taking advantage of the Xiao family. Most of the goods and breeding industries are valuable and unmarketable. Normally, even if you want to buy them with money, you can't buy them. Because the Xiao family He highly praised His Highness the King of Wei's initiative to promote culture and education, so His Highness had a business relationship with a certain businessman. After the discussion, Brother Xiao gave this good thing to the Xiao family. Instead of doing it, could it be that he had resentment towards His Highness in his heart? Or maybe, what Brother Xiao said before was just to deal with King Wei? Your Highness, you are just talking nonsense?”
"Nothing!"
Xiao Qi was so frightened that he broke out in a cold sweat. His father sent him here this time because he was docile and gentle, so he could gain the understanding of King Wei and Fang Jun, so that the matter would not reach a deadlock, which would be extremely detrimental to the Xiao family.
If it’s because I made things difficult...
"The Duke of Yue must be aware that this matter involves too much money and silk. It is a serious matter. How dare I make a decision in vain? Please give me two days to go back and ask my father for instructions before I reply."
He looked at Fang Jun with tears in his eyes and almost wanted to beg.
Li Tai couldn't see it and interjected: "What Lang Jun said is somewhat reasonable. Erlang, there is no need to rush. It won't be too late to reply after Lang Jun returns to Jinling to ask for instructions. We also happen to stay in Jiangnan for a few more days." , it is a worthwhile trip to appreciate the customs, beauty and exquisiteness of Jiangnan.”
Xiao Qi breathed a sigh of relief.
Although Li Tai's words were still full of guns and sticks, he finally didn't force himself to express his stance at this moment, so he spared his life.
This is a kind man, much stronger than Fang Jun's stick...
"Thank you for your understanding, Your Highness. I will return to Jinling now and give you a reply as soon as possible."
After saying that, he saluted Li Tai and Fang Jun respectively, took two steps back, turned around and walked out of the pavilion, quickly walked out of the manor, trotted onto the carriage waiting at the door, and said to the coachman in a voice: "Hurry up and get there. The dock, I want to board the boat back to Jinling to meet my father immediately!”
"Here!"
The coachman did not dare to hesitate, and whipped his whip in the air, making a crisp "snap" sound, and the carriage drove quickly in the drizzle.
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"Is it a little too much persecution? The Xiao family is your in-laws after all. Seeing that you dote on the concubine in the family, this move will inevitably cause a estrangement in the Xiao family and cause unrest in the family. It is really unnecessary. .”
Li Tai took a sip of tea and expressed concern about Fang Jun's approach of putting a knife to the Xiao family's neck and forcing the Xiao family to become enemies of the entire Jiangnan gentry.
Fang Jun disagreed: "Everyone must be responsible for their own decisions. Since the Xiao family can remain silent and acquiesce in this matter, they should be aware of the backlash. Where in the world can anyone just want to Something that never pays for itself? The meat is delicious, but you also have to know that it hurts when you get beaten. Mo looked down upon the Xiao family. As a member of the Qianliang royal family, the Xiao family had always regarded themselves as superior to others. They always seemed to be brothers with those Jiangnan noble families, but in fact they did not regard themselves as equals to them. As long as they felt that the benefits were sufficient or the losses were too great, they would not care. I won’t have much resistance to offending all the Jiangnan nobles.”
Li Tai thought for a while and felt that Fang Jun's words made sense, but he still smiled bitterly and said: "It's just that this approach is a bit sinister. Aren't you afraid that everyone in the Xiao family would like to skin you, fry your bones, and throw you away to feed the dogs?"
Fang Jun said with a smile: "They can't bear it. Without Weichen, who can guarantee that they will always be at the forefront of all Jiangnan nobles in sea trade? The greater the benefits of sea trade, the more serious their dependence and fear on Weichen will be." , this time the attitude of the Xiao family is actually trying to Try to struggle hard to see if you can get rid of Wei Chen's control over the Jiangnan nobles over sea trade. Now that they find it difficult to do so, the Xiao family will honestly play the role of 'in-laws' again and obey their orders. , absolutely no disobedience.”
Regardless of individuals or families, after reaching a certain level, the so-called relatives and blood relationships are actually just serving their own interests. For the sake of interests, they will not even blink an eye at the sacrifice of their own children, let alone a mere in-law?
In-laws are used to gain benefits for oneself, not to cause troubles and harm one's interests...
So when the Xiao family felt that this in-law could be thrown away in order to compete for more interests, they naturally abandoned it like worn shoes; but when things developed to the point where they were completely out of control, and they even had to rely on this in-law to consolidate their previous interests, they I will not hesitate to stand by my in-laws.
On the lake in the distance, a painting boat slowly docked in the drizzle. There were many maids waiting there with umbrellas on the small pier. When the springboard was set down from the boat, several princesses filed off the boat. Even if there is a maid holding an umbrella to greet him.
The green lakes and beautiful water are misty and rainy, the green mountains are like black daisy, and the people are more delicate than flowers.
The looks of all the princesses are online. Even the youngest Princess Jinyang has a delicate and beautiful face. She is wearing a splendid dress, a bright oil-paper umbrella on her head, and wooden clogs under her feet. It is like a beautiful lady in the misty rain in the south of the Yangtze River visiting the lake. beautiful picture.
Behind him, a middle-aged man in military uniform quickly walked into the pavilion after being searched by several guards and taking off his saber. After saluting, he said: "Your Majesty, Suzhou Sima Shen Wei, has met His Highness the King of Wei, and met Duke Yue. , met Prince Consort Du.”
Li Tai and Fang Jun both nodded slightly in greeting, but Du He felt unhappy.
Naturally, he did not dare to compare with Li Tai, but when Shen Wei called Fang Jun, he not only called out his title, but also looked quite serious, which showed that he admired and feared Fang Jun. However, when he called him Du He, he Just the word "Du Huima" brought him by...
He is already in his early twenties, but even now, he can only get the reputation of a consort. No matter how he doesn't seek to improve, he will inevitably feel depressed.
He even couldn't help but feel that there was nothing wrong with Princess Chengyang's usual disdain for him being lukewarm. A grown man relied on women to eat and drink, but he didn't have any fame or achievements. How could he let her treat him? How about a high look?
If she had Fang Jun's achievements, how could she dare to show off her power in front of her?
I'm just afraid to let her do as she pleases, and use whatever posture she wants. How can she want to be intimate like she is now and have a grand ceremony between husband and wife when the other person is in a good mood? It depends on other people’s eyes...
A real man cannot live without power for a day!
Li Tai smiled and said: "It turns out to be General Shen. Come on, come on, please have a few drinks like this."
Shen Wei hurriedly said: "Thank you, Your Highness, I dare not exceed the distance!"
Then he said sternly: "The governor has ordered me to lead the soldiers from the county to protect the safety of His Highness. I have ordered people to surround the outside of the manor and clear out all the people. The inside of the manor will be protected by your Royal Guards." Outside the village, the subordinates will be on guard, and the inside and outside will be combined to ensure nothing goes wrong. Your Highness, please feel free to play without any mistakes."
Li Tai nodded and said: "Let Governor Mu worry about it, and leave it to General Shen."
Shen Wei said: "It is my duty to protect the safety of His Highness. I dare not be negligent, let alone take credit. I will retire for the time being. If Your Highness has any instructions, I can send someone to convey it to the gate of the village. I will do my best." , no excuses.”
When Shen Weiyuan left, Li Tai said to Fang Jun: "This person has a ruthless personality and a gloomy gaze. He glanced at you several times during the conversation. It is obvious that he has a grudge against the Shen family in the past. Erlang, be careful." For the best, beware of this person being secretly plotting. ”
Fang Jun then smiled and said: "Your Highness, are you all under military control? The only people in the world who dare to murder our ministers are those old guys from Guanlong. The Jiangnan gentry will never have the courage. As long as our ministers are killed, They couldn't bear to eat a single hair, but they had just made someone lose their face, and the Shen family was used to running amok, so they felt a little unhappy, which is human nature."
If he had the slightest injury, tens of thousands of navy soldiers could turn the entire Jiangnan upside down. Who would be crazy to dare to do that? (End of chapter)