Chapter 4581 Going back on one's word
Hearing this, Li Xiaogong looked at Fang Jun: "What did Erlang say?"
Fang Jun took a sip of tea and said calmly: "We have agreed beforehand that as long as the compensation is in place, let's forget all the blame."
Li Xiaogong nodded and said: "Erlang keeps his word, that's fine."
As a middleman, he was responsible for both families. He was afraid that Li Shenfu would not be able to collect the compensation money on time and in full, and he was also afraid that Fang Jun would turn his back on the money and refuse to admit it. He had been suspicious and had trouble sleeping and eating for the past two days. Now one party has to pay After paying the money, the other party also stated that he would let it go. Even if the matter was completely over, any recurrence would have nothing to do with him.
Logically speaking, colleagues on both sides should issue a letter of understanding for such matters, to prevent both parties from back-talking and getting entangled afterwards. However, the nature of this matter is different, and an understanding can only be expressed verbally, not in a written document.
The stakes are high.
He looked at Li Daoli again and said in a deep voice: "Although this matter is over and you have paid compensation and gained Erlang's understanding, this matter is that you were at fault first. In addition to compensation, you must also solemnly apologize and at the same time vow to never do it again." Nothing like this happened.”
Turning to look at Li Shenfu: "And please ask your uncle to be your guarantee."
Li Daoli was sitting on pins and needles, and Li Shenfu looked solemn. The two of them understood that compensation was a settlement between Fang Jun and the clan, and this so-called "solemn apology" was His Majesty's explanation to Fang Jun.
But there are two completely different meanings behind this.
Either, because His Majesty himself is part of the clan, he needs to give extra attitude to the assassination of ministers' relatives; or, His Majesty thinks that Fang Jun is closer and needs compensation from the clan in addition to compensation.
The two meanings are completely different, but they can reflect His Majesty's attitude - but which one is His Majesty's original intention?
It's hard to define.
But no matter which one, Li Shenfu and Li Daoli cannot refuse. Once they refuse, they will openly express their dissatisfaction with His Majesty and put themselves on the opposite side of His Majesty.
Some things can be done but cannot be said, let alone made public.
Therefore, Li Daoli and Li Shenfu looked at each other and stood up. They bowed their arms to Fang Jun and expressed their apologies sincerely. They also claimed that they deeply regretted their actions and promised that nothing like this would ever happen in the future.
Li Shenfu also expressed his position solemnly: "This matter is extremely bad, and he has been punished accordingly. If he does it again, I will personally carry his head around his neck and go to Fang's house to apologize."
Li Xiaogong nodded slightly and looked at Fang Jun: "Are Erlang still satisfied?"
Fang Jun's face was solemn, he looked at Li Xiaogong and said slowly: "Killing someone is just a nod. The reason why I ask for such a huge amount of compensation is not because I am greedy for money. I just use the opportunity to punish the murderer to convey my will to the outside world." , let everyone know my bottom line, that’s all, the prince may have misunderstood me.”
Li Shenfu's face remained calm, but he couldn't help but be ecstatic in his heart: Does the real meaning of Fang Jun's words mean that he is unwilling to accept His Majesty's kindness, and that the relationship between the monarch and his ministers is not as harmonious as it seems?
Li Xiaogong's face was as dark as water, and he obviously thought the same thing: "I will tell your Majesty what Erlang said."
Li Shenfu smiled and took a sip of tea and broke the silence: "I saw the vehicles carrying money and silk leaving the dock. I wonder where Erlang put the money? With such a huge amount of money, it is hard to find a safe place. That’s the place to go.”
With so much money, you can't spend it all even if you want to spend it for a while, and the Fang family is not short of money at all, so it is a bit nerve-wracking to put it in a safe place.
Fang Jun smiled and said: "I've already given it away."
Li Shenfu's smile froze: "..."
Give it away... give it away?
800,000 yuan, given away?
Li Daoli obviously didn't believe it, and sarcastically said: "Erlang is really a big gesture, but I don't know who has such a friendship with Erlang. Could it be given to His Majesty?"
If such a huge sum of money is given to His Majesty, it is estimated that no matter how big the gap is, it can be bridged. He actually bribed the emperor. This second roommate is a sycophant...
Fang Jun glanced at him, took a sip of tea, and said calmly: "I gave it to King Wei."
Even Li Xiaogong was surprised: "King Wei?"
"His Royal Highness the King of Wei is going to Luoyang this time. The mountains are high and the road is long and the journey is difficult. After arriving in Luoyang, it is even more important and full of dangers. I have a relationship with the King of Wei and have a deep friendship. Therefore, this money is for the King of Wei. Your Highness is in great shape.”
Li Xiaogong's expression suddenly changed, and he almost blurted out, "You shouldn't arrange for someone to assassinate the King of Wei." Fortunately, he stopped in time and did not say this in front of Li Shenfu and others, but he felt huge waves in his heart.
Li Shenfu was also shocked and turned pale. Apparently, he and Li Xiaogong had thought of one thing. Could it be that the second roommate really took advantage of the leopard's guts and arranged for someone to attack King Wei on the way? And this 800,000 yuan is the life money of King Wei?
When he thought of the consequences of King Wei's death, he couldn't sit still.
Since Fang Jun dared to assassinate King Wei, the follow-up must have been arranged - if Fang Jun continued to side with King Wei, then the person who assassinated King Wei must be a certain prince within the clan, and then the evidence was conclusive, triggering The entire clan is in turmoil, and countless clan members are involved. Among them, heads fell to the ground one after another, and the palaces collapsed; if Fang Jun really parted ways with His Majesty, then the murderer was sent by His Majesty. At least all clues will point to His Majesty, with the intention of getting rid of King Wei, the biggest threat to the throne...
No matter which possibility is possible, it will set off a turmoil and even an iteration of the highest power in the Tang Empire.
But this kind of thing can only be done in private, why say it in front of them?
Yes, Fang Jun arranged for someone to assassinate King Wei, but he did not intend to kill King Wei, but he wanted to use this to start a fierce power struggle, and the clan would definitely be swept up in it.
This is to force the clan to use all hidden methods, otherwise it will have to wait for Fang Jun to come to the door with evidence and pick out all the princes and heirs who participated in the plot to assassinate Fang Yizhi one by one and kill them!
Isn't this too harsh? !
The front leg received a huge amount of compensation, but the back leg still wanted to kill everyone?
"Mother! How could Fang Xuanling, a righteous gentleman and a man of integrity, give birth to such a cruel beast like you?"
Li Shenfu stood up suddenly, trembling with anger, glared at Fang Jun, and cursed.
Li Daoli stood aside with a confused look on his face, completely unaware of the situation, let alone why this uncle had gone crazy and suddenly attacked Fang Jun...
Fang Jun squinted his eyes and looked at the furious Li Shenfu, who stood up and looked into his eyes, and said slowly: "Respecting the old and loving the young is a virtue, but relying on the old and showing off is a bad habit. If you utter dirty words in front of me, you think that I don’t dare to break off your old teeth, or can I beat your legs?”
"Erlang, don't be upset!"
Li Xiaogong quickly stood up and grabbed Fang Jun's arm, and said quickly to Li Shenfu: "How can your uncle say dirty words?"
Do you really think that Fang Er's nickname of "Bangchui" came out of thin air?
Or does he not dare to hit you because he thinks you are the prince of the clan? It's impossible to break your teeth or break your legs, but if I slap you twice, do you still want your old face?
Li Shenfu was so angry that he was trembling all over and said angrily: "This thief went back on his word. He just promised to let it go, but he ended up in such a dead end. As the middleman who supports both families, don't you want to favor him?"
One moment, he vowed to let go of the blame. The next moment, he took the initiative to reveal that he had laid a deadly trap that would involve the entire clan. He broke his promises and broke his promises. His heart was vicious and his methods were ruthless. Are you not allowed to get angry?
Li Xiaogong said helplessly: "Uncle, please be careful. They only said that the compensation would be given to King Wei, but they didn't say anything else!"
Although he also believed that Fang Jun's real purpose was to force Li Shenfu to take risks, after all, these were all speculations. Even if King Wei was really assassinated, you can't say that it was Fang Jun who did it.
I also thought you did it on purpose to blame Fang Jun...
Li Daoli finally understood, stood up and glared at Li Xiaogong: "Are you still facing him at this time? If he really resorts to despicable means to frame us, what can you, the middle-aged man, say?"
Li Xiaogong said helplessly: "We have to wait until something happens."
He is the middleman in this matter. He will condemn and punish any party who breaks trust and promises. But the problem is that we can't wait until something goes wrong. You can't just rely on guesswork. I have to deal with the room. Jun shouts to fight and kill to maintain justice, right?
That doesn't make sense!
Li Daoli stamped his feet anxiously: "It will be too late when something happens!"
Li Shenfu turned around and left: "What's the use of such words? They are obviously in the same group, let's go!"
"...Alas!"
Li Daoli sighed and quickly followed.
Watching the two of them leave the tax office and board the car to leave surrounded by their servants, Li Daozong pulled Fang Jun and asked anxiously: "What are you planning to do?"
Fang Jun had enough time to invite him to sit down, hold a pot and pour tea, and said with a smile: "It's just to scare them, why should the prince care? They want to assassinate my brother. I can't swallow this breath, but because of your kindness, the prince, I can't." Doing something to them, but scaring them to make them unable to eat and sleep at night, isn’t this considered a breach of promise?”
"You... alas!"
Naturally, Li Xiaogong didn't believe a word of this rhetoric. What was wrong with him?
"This is a serious matter. Erlang must not do anything arbitrarily. You must know that the clan is currently in a turmoil. A little provocation may cause a huge turmoil and even affect the entire empire! Your Majesty's throne is gradually becoming more and more stable, and it is the perfect time to wait. When you are happy, why bother to stir up trouble in the world for your own personal grudges? Erlang, think twice!”
Fang Jun drank tea, sighed softly, and said softly: "I'm afraid your Majesty doesn't think so."
Li Xiaogong: "..."
Previously, he was still heartbroken to dissuade Fang Jun, but upon hearing this, the expression on his face instantly solidified.
Is this actually what His Majesty meant?
Naturally, he would not doubt Fang Jun's words. There was no need for Fang Jun to lie to him. So does Your Majesty really want to assassinate the King of Wei and eliminate such a hidden danger to the throne, or is he using this to force the clan to take action in advance without adequate preparation?
Or... both?
(End of chapter)