Summary of the previous chapter: Ma Xiaoquan will never forgive what the Zhang brothers and sisters and Dai Zheng did. However, in view of Wei Zhongxian's temporary inability to bring down the Donglin Party, Ma Xiaoquan has not considered dealing with Wei Zhongxian for the time being. His first goal is
Zhang family, for this reason, he made a special trip to visit King Xin Zhu Youjian...
Ma Xiaoquan raised his head, glanced at Zhu Youjian meaningfully, and said with a smile: "Your Majesty, the Donglin Party will definitely suppress the suppression, but after all, the Donglin Party members all hold important positions in the court, if the Prince does
Your Majesty, you can suppress and defend at the same time, well, I think this is better."
"Oh? Suppressing and defending at the same time?" Zhu Youjian smiled slightly. Although he was only a boy of fifteen or sixteen, compared to his brother, Zhu Youjian was much more mature mentally. Ma Xiaoquan
The meaning of the words was actually an indirect reminder to Zhu Youjian to learn the art of emperors, and Zhu Youjian naturally understood it very well.
Ma Xiaoquan smiled and said nothing, waiting for Zhu Youjian's reaction. Sure enough, after understanding Ma Xiaoquan's intention, Zhu Youjian laughed and said: "Ma Aiqing, you are good, you are very good."
Ma Xiaoquan nodded lightly. Zhu Youjian's words "Ma Aiqing" just now actually revealed his "Sima Zhao's heart", but Ma Xiaoquan had already reached a consensus with Zhu Youjian, and he would need Zhu Youjian's help later.
He got rid of the Zhang family's influence in Beijing and just took what everyone needed.
Ma Xiaoquan also knew very well in his heart that Zhu Youjian, who was not yet the emperor, wanted to win over him like this because there was no one around him. If Zhu Youxiao died in a few years, there was a great possibility that he, Ma Xiaoquan, would slowly come to his aid.
He lost trust in front of Zhu Youjian because... Ma Xiaoquan at that time knew too much.
Zhu Youjian is a member of the old Zhu family. The founding emperor of the old Zhu family, Zhu Yuanzhang, likes to kill heroes. So after Zhu Youjian comes to power, it is inevitable that he will not follow the path of his wife and grandfather. Therefore, after reaching an agreement with Zhu Youjian
At the same time as they reached a consensus, Ma Xiaoquan had also begun to consider the Ma family's retreat after he became emperor.
"Your Majesty, I have come to see you today because I have something to ask for."
Zhu Youjian nodded: "Just tell me, as long as I can help you and it doesn't harm nature, that's fine."
Ma Xiaoquan promised: "Of course it won't be harmful. Prince, please rest assured. Well, this is what happened..." Ma Xiaoquan told Zhu Youjian about the Zhang family and his festivities. Of course, Ma Xiaoquan stood on Ma Xiaoquan's side.
From the angle, it is natural to make what the Zhang family said worthless.
After Zhu Youjian listened, he slapped the table with a cold snort and said, "Ma Xiaoquan, are all your words true?"
"It's absolutely true, Your Majesty. If you don't believe that Your Majesty, you can go investigate. Weichen definitely didn't tell lies."
Ma Xiaoquan expected that Zhu Youjian would ask him this, so although what he just said was exaggerated, it was all the truth that had happened. For example, the Zhang family unilaterally broke off the engagement with his Ma family, and after the Zhang family and Ma Ruiqing guarded the border,
, forcibly snatching the Ma family's business in the capital, and the recent kidnapping of Li Qinghan by the Zhang brothers and sisters.
Although Li Qinghan has been removed from the title of harem concubine by Tianqi Emperor Zhu Youxiao, Li Qinghan was previously attracted by Zhu Youxiao's father, Zhu Houzhao, and insisted on becoming a concubine. Fortunately, Zhu Houzhao died, as mentioned in the previous chapter.
, but the royal family is the royal family after all, even if they have a little contact with it, if anything happens, they will be taken care of by the royal family.
After hearing the end, Zhu Youjian stamped his feet angrily and cursed: "You hateful stinky thing, how dare you touch my royal family? Ma Xiaoquan, don't worry. Since you raised this matter, I will definitely
I will do this for you."
Ma Xiaoquan was secretly happy in his heart, but on the surface he wanted to refuse and said: "Your Majesty, how can this be done? I actually want to get rid of the Prince's help to inquire about the Zhang family's business scope..."
Zhu Youjian was still young after all, and he was already so angry that Ma Xiaoquan had just nudged him so hard.
"What's wrong with the business scope? Ma Xiaoquan, don't worry. I will take care of this matter. Don't ask anything. Just watch me take care of them for you!"
Ma Xiaoquan lowered his head and pursed his lips and chuckled. He knew very well who Zhu Youjian was. King Xin would definitely do it if he spoke out. However, with Ma Xiaoquan's understanding of the power of the Zhang family, he wanted to bring down such an ancient wealthy family.
It may not be that easy to completely remove it.
But it's okay, let Zhu Youjian suffer a few big losses in front of the Zhang family. In this way, Zhu Youjian will completely align with himself. With the support of King Xin, it will be easy to deal with the Zhang family.
Much easier.
...
After bidding farewell to King Xin and leaving Prince Xin's mansion, Ma Xiaoquan immediately ran back to Ma's house.
At home, Li Qinghan's three daughters had been waiting for a long time. When they saw Ma Xiaoquan entering the yard playing a little tune, the three daughters felt inexplicably happy.
"Ma Xiaoquan, how are you?" Li Qinghan stepped forward and asked.
Ma Xiaoquan took Li Qinghan's hand and said softly: "Qinghan, please prepare pen, ink, paper and inkstone, um, call my uncle and grandma to the main hall, I have something to say, uh, and I have to work in Ma's house for more than ten years.
Call all the old servants here."
"Well" Li Qinghan didn't ask Ma Xiaoquan why he did this. In her opinion, Ma Xiaoquan must have Ma Xiaoquan's reason for doing this, so instead of asking why, it is better to obey and execute it.
After a while, Ma Xiaoquan asked all the people summoned to be present.
Ma Xiaoquan stood in front of everyone and respectfully greeted Mrs. Ma to sit down. He and the housekeeper Ma Tong stood on both sides of Mrs. Ma.
"Grandma," Ma Xiaoquan lowered his head and whispered a few words in Mrs. Ma's ear. Mrs. Ma nodded and cast a look at Ma Xiaoquan, "You can do whatever you want."
Ma Xiaoquan looked at the housekeeper Ma Tong again, and Ma Tong looked back at him with the same look.
Ma Xiaoquan nodded, suddenly stretched out his hands, and pressed down twice: "Everyone, be quiet for a moment. I have been thinking about calling you here for a long time. You don't need to panic. I can call you here. It will be a good thing."
There are bad things too”
An old servant couldn't help it anymore and said: "Fourth Young Master, don't you think that we are old and want to send us away?"
"Yes, Fourth Young Master, we have worked for the Ma family for more than ten years, and we are loyal and dedicated to the Ma family. Can't you do this to us?"
...
Ma Xiaoquan smiled slightly, stretched out his hand again, and said: "Don't be afraid, everyone. I am not convening this meeting today to drive you away. On the contrary, I still need you to continue to serve my Ma family with all your heart...