In the main house, Pei Yue came to the left wing where Mr. Xi lived. He first saluted respectfully, then helped Mr. Xi add some tea. After doing this, he sat down opposite the middle-aged man.

Mr. Xi looked at his only student, the satisfaction in his eyes could not be hidden at all.

"Seeing that you can still be so calm shows that the situation is still under control." He said with a smile.

Pei Yue would maintain a solemn posture most of the time, and would only relax in front of the people closest to him. He leaned back on the chair a little lazily, rubbed his neck and said: "Sir, I always feel

You’re taking your own risks.”

The person who has helped him the most since time travel is none other than Mr. Xi. Not only the skills he learned, but without him, he would not be able to do many things. In front of this middle-aged man, Pei Yue showed some hesitation and worry.

Instead of always looking like you have everything in mind.

Mr. Xi sat in charge of Green Willow Manor for him, and the most important thing was to guard the mysterious courtyard behind the main house. However, because Qi Min would send news from Beijing every day, he was well aware of the troubles Pei Yue was facing at this time.

"There are always risks in life, and it is impossible to always be absolutely sure. When I led the army to the west with Duke Liangjie, he had no confidence in defeating the opponent, let alone capturing Hucheng. Later on the battlefield, he seized the last chance.

Several important opportunities not only led to the defeat of the Xiwu cavalry, but also captured Hucheng with a surprise attack. Therefore, if you want to do big things, you can't look forward and backward, and you must take action when it's time to take action."

Mr. Xi comforted him with gentle words.

Pei Yue nodded and sighed: "In the middle of the game, I hesitated."

Mr. Xi asked: "What are you worried about?"

Pei Yue briefly talked about what he had done these days, focusing on the deal with Luo Ting and the trap he planned to set for King Lu. Finally, he said: "Things are going so smoothly, so I am a little worried about whether I have missed something."

some key points.”

After hearing this, Mr. Xi pondered for a moment and said with a smile: "There is generally nothing wrong with your idea. Although Luo Jiyu is a bit upright, he is not lacking in power and skill. With his care, you can at least avoid the majority of civil servants.

Criticism. To expand the briquette business in the northern border of Daliang, we must rely on your plans and strategies. He will not forget your efforts."

He picked up the tea cup and took a sip, then continued: "Qibao Pavilion wants your prescription and the coal mine. Apart from those small tricks, the real tricky part is the intervention of the Ministry of Revenue and the power of Prince Lu's palace, right?"

Pei Yue gradually sat up straight and nodded seriously.

Mr. Xi smiled and said: "Don't worry about the Ministry of Finance. As long as you present the prescription and Luo Jiyu speaks for you, the emperor will not embarrass you. Since King Lu has already taken action, you involve him again. What are your plans later?

How to deal with it?”

Pei Yue said in a deep voice: "Qibao Pavilion is just a business, but it can hook up with important ministers in the court. Now it can even control the princes. I don't believe the emperor can tolerate it. After King Lu took action, I pretended to agree first, and then went

Complain to the emperor. In front of all the ministers of the court, he can't ignore these people's crime of collusion, can he?"

This was his plan. From the very beginning when there was a trend against businesses in Kyoto, Pei Yue immediately guessed that this was Qibao Pavilion's method, because he had made such an attempt on Convenience last year, but was pushed back by Luo Ting on the spot.

.such as

In fact, Pei Yue didn't take the murder case at Ping'an Fang, the poisoning at Shouyang Mountain, or even the riots caused by the charcoal burners at all. The reason why he kept tolerating was to wait for the people from Qibao Pavilion to come forward, so that he could kill the opponent in one fell swoop.

The black hand.

After all, there was no evidence for what happened before, so there was no way to form a truly effective counterattack.

Mr. Xi pondered: "This move is indeed a bit risky."

Pei Yue couldn't help but feel a little uneasy. He actually knew that it was not appropriate to involve the eldest prince, but when things developed to this situation, it was no longer his one-man show. How could the people who appeared on the stage be exactly what he wanted.

After a while, Mr. Xi shook his head slightly and said, "That's inappropriate."

Pei Yue's eyes were a little disappointed.

Keeping the coal mine in Shouyang Mountain and the share of Kyoto honeycomb coal is his bottom line, so he is willing to donate the prescription and take the initiative to help Luo Ting with suggestions. If Qibao Pavilion's greed cannot be completely extinguished this time, even if he donates the prescription

Emperor, the other party will still keep an eye on the coal mines in Shouyang Mountain. After all, Kyoto is the most prosperous place in Daliang, and the income here far exceeds that of other state capitals.

Mr. Xi raised his eyes and saw Pei Yue's ugly face, and said with a smile: "There is no need to be disappointed, now the arrow is on the string, and you have no way to retreat. What I mean by inappropriate is that you cannot interfere in the rights and wrongs of the royal family at this time.

.You go to the emperor to file a complaint. Although he will issue an edict and reprimand the eldest prince for the overall situation, he will definitely hate you in his heart for alienating the father and son of the Tian family."

Pei Yue vaguely caught the deep meaning in Mr. Xi's words.

Mr. Xi reminded again: "You don't need to be the first to charge forward in everything."

As if a bright light shone into his mind, Pei Yue stood up suddenly and said with some excitement: "Driving the tiger to swallow the wolf?"

Mr. Xi smiled softly, nodded and said, "That's what I mean."

Pei Yue walked around the room and said: "Although the emperor does not allow the princes to observe the government, the princes are now adults and will definitely have thoughts about the position of the crown prince. They dare not blatantly win over officials, and their actions in private must be

Quite a bit. For these adult princes, whoever can get more support from courtiers will have greater help and control in competing for the position of prince. They have no power in their hands. In addition to promising the future, the most important thing is

It’s silver!”

Mr. Xi looked at him with a smile.

Pei Yue's eyes became brighter and brighter, and he continued to mutter to himself: "Xu Song from Qibao Pavilion is the eldest prince's brother-in-law. No wonder it is rumored that the emperor likes him the most. It is only because he is not the daughter of the empress that he has not confirmed the crown prince for a long time.

The eldest prince already has a cornucopia like Qibao Pavilion. If he continues

Taking the Xiangyun Company into his pocket means that the wealth of the entire Kyoto will gather around him. Who can stop him then? Yes, the person who least wants to see him get the Xiangyun Company and the coal mine is not me, but others.

The princes, to be precise, are the two princes born from the queen!"

Mr. Xi nodded and said, "Now you know what to do?"

Pei Yue returned to the chair and sat down, and said excitedly: "I will continue to act pitiful, and then let the news go to the other princes."

Mr. Xi shook his head slightly.

Pei Yue understood immediately and said with some fear: "You really can't act rashly. If the princes are fighting for the throne now, the emperor will definitely not let me go. I understand. I will tell the sixth prince Liu Zhi the news.

He and I have had conflicts before, and he is the queen's favorite prince, and he also has the support of ministers in the court, so he will definitely use this opportunity to stab the eldest prince in the back."

Mr. Xi is very satisfied with his progress. He has grown step by step from the slightly immature boy when he was renovating Green Willow Villa to the current situation. Just like what he once taught Pei Yue, you must stand at a high place to see clearly.

The fog before my eyes.

"The most difficult part of this matter is the degree. You have done well before, and there are generally no flaws. Every next step is crucial. You must not only convince the emperor of your loyalty, but also not be involved in the relationship between the princes.

I have several strategies to tell you so that I can help you choose the safest path." Mr. Xi's voice was gentle, and his eyes showed intimacy.
Chapter completed!