Tiantang Splendid

Chapter 1995 Xiao Mansion Discussion
All the children of the Xiao family have retreated, and only Xiao Yu and Fang Jun are left in the hall.

Fang Jun was suspicious, how important was it that Xiao Yu had to avoid even his own children?

I saw Xiao Yu sitting on the chair, leaning his upper body slightly towards Fang Jun, looking into Fang Jun's eyes, and asking: "Erlang has a plan to develop Dongting?"

Fang Jun was slightly taken aback...

I didn't talk about this with anyone else, I just talked about it with Li Chengqian yesterday, the only person present at that time was Xiao Shu'er, but Xiao Shu'er didn't mention this when she returned home today, so how did Xiao Yu know?

That must have leaked from Li Chengqian.

This matter was originally not a secret. The development of the Lianghu area has always been a huge century-old project. It has taken several generations and it may not be able to complete the work. Once the plan is put forward, it will be known to the world.It's just that the sieve around Li Chengqian is full of omissions, yesterday's words have reached Xiao Yu's ears today, it can be seen that there are countless eyeliners from all parties and factions in the East Palace.

Chaos is born, and speech is regarded as the order.If the monarch does not keep secrets, he will lose his ministers, if his ministers do not keep secrets, he will lose his body, and if secret affairs are not kept secret, he will suffer.Therefore, a gentleman is careful but does not come out.

As the crown prince, if you can't be cautious in your words and deeds, wouldn't you be asking for trouble?

It's no wonder that Li Chengqian's good cards in history were poorly played. In the end, his position was not guaranteed. He wanted to rebel before he could act, but was suppressed by His Majesty Li Er...

Fang Jun was a little worried.

That prince is a kind gentleman, he has little guard against him, and he treats everyone with heart and soul. If he says it sounds good, he is innocent, but if he sounds bad, he is naive.

This kind of personality is sometimes an advantage, but it allows the courtiers to help them wholeheartedly without worrying about killing the donkey, but sometimes it will also become a fatal weakness. Not to mention his own crisis, it will also affect the people close to him...

In the future, you should be kind enough to persuade me.

This matter is just one of his ideas. If it is to be achieved, it needs the cooperation of all parties. It’s just a certain plan, and the detailed rules have not yet been perfected, so I have not advised His Majesty, but I don’t know how the Duke of Song knew about it?”

Xiao Yu laughed, did not mention the source of the news, and said with warm eyes: "The Xiao family is a prominent family in the south of the Yangtze River. It has been in the south of the Yangtze River for hundreds of years, with deep roots and luxuriant leaves, and a great reputation. It's not because the old man is proud. The land in the south of the Yangtze River is adjacent to Dongting. Local bureaucrats, Han people, common people, officials, and even water bandits, all of the Xiao family can speak and have some influence. I will fully support Jiro."

Fang Junqi said: "Not to mention that this matter is just a castle in the water right now, and there is no shadow at all. Even if it is confirmed, I am afraid that it will not be the turn of someone to take responsibility, right? There are countless capable officials in the court. , the qualifications are shallow, I am afraid that Song Guogong will be disappointed."

What a joke, even if the matter is settled now, how can the emperor let the aristocratic family step in?It is an established national policy to weaken the aristocratic family right now. Although it is relatively moderate, it will definitely not allow the newly opened virgin land by the imperial court to become a paradise for the aristocratic family to sprint for profits.

The results developed by the power of the whole country, and then stolen by the aristocratic family?

go dreaming...

Xiao Yu stroked his beard, smiled, and said meaningfully: "I'm afraid Erlang thinks that even if Dongting can be developed, the aristocratic families don't want to get involved?"

Fang Jun was silent for a moment, then nodded and said, "Exactly."

The national policy is there, who can shake His Majesty Li Er's determination?
The current policy of boiling frogs in warm water can be regarded as mild. With His Majesty Li Er's stamina and domineering spirit, if the aristocratic family really dared to unite and launch a boycott, would you really think that they would not dare to kill a bloody stick and lay their corpses on the pillow?In history, His Majesty Li Er did not kill much, and it seems that he is far from being as fierce as Ming Taizu. In fact, His Majesty Li Er has full confidence in controlling the gang of arrogant soldiers who will fight against him, so there is no need to open his mouth. Killing Ring has given himself a tyrannical reputation. Once he feels that the court situation is out of his control, and the powerful families may even unite to overthrow the imperial power. Let's see if he will do it more decisively and bloodily than Ming Taizu !
He dared to kill his own brothers and feet and force his father to abdicate, what in the world would he not dare to do?
Moreover, given the degree of control that His Majesty Li Er had over the sixteen guards, the military power was absolutely in his hands. Once he went crazy, the consequences would be unimaginable...

Fang Jun doesn't think that these aristocratic families who have lasted for hundreds or even hundreds of years can't see clearly the character of His Majesty Li Er.The degree of selfishness of these aristocratic families is comparable to that of the emperor. As long as they sense the danger, they can kneel down and call them daddy. Bearing the burden is nothing!

They would never openly fight against the imperial power, but would only conspire secretly, either to dethrone the emperor and establish a new one, or to support the rebellion and change the dynasty, or to simply collude with foreigners to wash the Central Plains, smashing everything...

When it comes to interests, it is extravagantly expected that the aristocratic family has such a small bottom line.

Regarding Fang Jun's answer, Xiao Yu was somewhat disapproving, patted the armrest of the chair, and said softly: "How big is the project of developing Dongting? Without the participation of the family's powerful family...it would be impossible to succeed, and the policy of weakening the family has nothing to do with it." In comparison, His Majesty can tell which is more important, let's wait and see."

Fang Jun was silent, noncommittal.

It is true that in this era, aristocratic families control most of the social resources, and even the emperor would bow down to them and dare not take cruel measures to eliminate them, but it does not mean that the world will not turn around without them.

"Let's go, the banquet is ready, let's take a seat, Erlang must not return home today if he is not drunk!"

Xiao Yu stopped talking, got up and invited Fang Jun with a smile.

"Respect is worse than obedience."

Fang Jun also responded with a smile.

The two got up, walked out of the main hall, and walked into the flower hall on one side.

Sure enough, the banquet was ready, and three tables were held. Not only the direct descendants of the Xiao family were present, but also many old relatives of the Xiao family. It was obvious that the Xiao family attached great importance to Fang Jun, the new son-in-law. .

Fang Jun has a good capacity for drinking, but he can't really open his mouth to eat and drink on such occasions. When he gets a little drunk, he puts down his glass and refuses to drink. No matter who persuades him to drink, he just smiles at him, but he doesn't drink a drop of wine.

After the banquet was over, Fang Jun took Xiao Shuer's farewell and left, and even brought a gift from Xiao's family in return, filling several carts with thoughtful etiquette.

After Fang Jun left, Xiao Yu sat in the side hall, drinking hot tea to hangover.

Although he is the head of the family and has a senior title, no one dares to persuade him to drink, but after all, he is getting old, and after drinking a few cups, he becomes a little tipsy.

While drinking tea, he called Xiao Rui over and asked about Xiao Siye's situation in front of the mansion.

Xiao Rui said worriedly: "Si Ye has been in the frontier for a long time, after all, he lacks some rules and is a bit arrogant. If he stays in Chang'an, in time, he may have conflicts with Fang Jun. The focus of my family right now is Showing goodwill to His Majesty through Fang Jun has already been criticized by the Jiangnan gentry, and there are many people who are dissatisfied. If Fang Jun is offended and a suspicion arises, then it is really not a person."

Xiao Yu frowned, pondered for a while, and asked: "In your opinion, how should we deal with it?"

Xiao Rui had planned for a long time, and immediately said: "If you still let Siye go to Dingxiang, his temperament is too unruly, lack of tact, it is difficult to gain a foothold in the court, not only can't help the family, but offend others. My family has always lacked Military power, none of the children has any appeal in the army. Although the official position of the heir is also a civil servant, after all, he is in charge of tens of thousands of Turkic people attached to him, which is also a force that cannot be underestimated. One inside and one outside, civil and military want to be in harmony, echoing each other, there are many benefits."

He was really tired of Xiao Siye.

Seven dissatisfied and eight dissatisfied all day, hate the sky, hate the air, who do you think you are?

This kind of unruly guy should be left in the frontier to improve his temperament, instead of staying in Chang'an to cause trouble at home.

Xiao Yu rubbed his swollen temples, sighed, and said, "You can tell that Yinan's two sons, Bazhuo and Jielibi, have been quite restless recently. It stands to reason that winter is a time of peace on the grassland, but Bazhuo and Jielibi are not. Frequent gathering of troops, Dingxiang has sent urgent reports to Beijing for several days, requesting the imperial court to send reinforcements in case of any eventuality. His Majesty has already sent Ashina Simo to Dingxiang to control the Eastern Turkic tribes attached to it and resist the possible arrival War. Let Siye go to Dingxiang at this time, maybe he will be involved in the war, as his father and Asina Simo have always had a rift, maybe that barbarian took the opportunity and harmed Siye..."

(End of this chapter)