Summary of the previous chapter: When Ma Xiaoquan was away from Beijing for more than two years, Wei Zhongxian's power became even greater... The reason why he became so powerful was because he embezzled the property of the Zhang family... .
"Oh" Li Qinghan suddenly realized, "No wonder I heard that Wei Zhongxian regretted it later. It turned out that all the Zhang family's property was given to you."
Ma Xiaoquan shrugged: "Qinghan, don't tell me, the Zhang family's property is complex. If you don't have some skills and capable subordinates, you really can't take it."
Li Qinghan was puzzled: "You said it nicely, but where did you come from with so many people who know how to do business?"
Ma Xiaoquan smiled and said: "As the deacon of Jinyiwei, it is not easy to find someone to help me manage the industry?"
Li Qinghan blinked and said, "Oh, you're talking about Sister Yue'er's Hua Family, right? Ding Dian Novel,..."
Ma Xiaoquan nodded: "Qinghan, you are too smart, but... the business is now owned by the Hua family on the surface, but secretly, it is still run by the original Zhang family. After all, they are all experienced people."
Li Qinghan was shocked and worried: "Aren't you afraid that Zhang Tianhao will take this opportunity to make a comeback and swallow up these businesses again?"
"Ha" Ma Xiaoquan said with a smile, "It's not that I'm not afraid, on the contrary, I'm afraid that Zhang Tianhao won't come to get it, hehe."
"You...what do you mean?" Li Qinghan was confused.
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At this moment, Hua Yue walked in and said with a smile: "Qinghan, let me explain to you, Ma Xiaoquan, he asked our Hua family to take care of the business on the surface, but in fact, it was all Zhang Our own people are taking care of it, our Hua family members are just supervisors."
"Overseer?"
"Yes." Hua Yue walked up to Li Qinghan and said with a smile, "He is the supervisor. Ma Xiaoquan has actually reached an agreement with Zhang Tianhao long ago. As long as the Zhang family sincerely helps him do business for three years! After three years, Ma Xiaoquan will unconditionally Take all the business back!"
"Three years?" Li Qinghan was shocked, "Ma Xiaoquan, why is it three years? With so much business, you want three years?"
Ma Xiaoquan said: "Three years is already the limit. In the future, a lot of things will happen. Even if I don't let go after three years, I won't be able to continue to hold these properties. Besides, by that time , we should also withdraw. I won’t go into details yet. I have my own reasons! You will know it later!”
The two women looked at each other and nodded in unison.
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A few days later, when a court official mentioned Wang Wenyan's incident again, Zhu Youxiao had already forgotten about it.
Ma Xiaoquan was a little disappointed. Although he knew that history was like this, being famous was not as good as meeting him. When he saw Zhu Youxiao's nonchalant face, Ma Xiaoquan's heart suddenly went cold.
At this time, someone secretly came to persuade Ma Xiaoquan to join Wei Zhongxian. Ma Xiaoquan was stunned and thought to himself that Wei Zhongxian and I were at odds with each other. Are you a lobbyist who is so clever?
The lobbyist saw Ma Xiaoquan's surprised expression and said with a smile: "Deacon, don't be surprised. This matter actually has the approval of Eunuch Wei, so...as long as the deacon nods and agrees, we don't have to pay anything, and we will do it naturally in the future." We are all friends.”
Ma Xiaoquan was so angry that he lifted the lobbyist up and cursed: "What the hell do you think I am, Ma Xiaoquan? You just need to be Wei Zhongxian's lackeys and his birds and animals, get out."
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After the lobbyist returned in despair, he reported to Wei Zhongxian the news that he had failed to persuade Ma Xiaoquan.
Wei Zhongxian was not too surprised, he already knew that his recruitment would not attract Ma Xiaoquan.
"Well, I don't blame you for this. Ma Xiaoquan is too difficult to serve. Since he refuses to submit to me, then don't blame me for being rude, hum." Wei Zhongxian said, patting the table heavily.
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In the next few days, Wei Zhongxian's eunuchs would try their best to blame Ma Xiaoquan whenever something happened.
Although Ma Xiaoquan was not afraid, the large number of people would naturally affect his reputation. At this critical moment, Zhu Youxiao did not know what Wei Zhongxian said and actually asked Ma Xiaoquan to be responsible for patrolling the outskirts of the city.
Although he is still a deacon, Zhu Youxiao's announcement is undoubtedly demoting Ma Xiaoquan.
Of course Ma Xiaoquan was dissatisfied. He approached Xin Wang Zhu Youjian and asked Zhu Youjian for help.
Zhu Youjian is kind and righteous. Of course, the most important thing is that Zhu Youjian dislikes Wei Zhongxian. But since he is just a prince, most days, he does not ask about internal affairs.
Zhu Youjian confessed to Zhu Youxiao. After Zhu Youxiao heard this, he withdrew Ma Xiaoquan's order to patrol the outskirts of the city, but... he still arranged a temporary job for him.
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Wei Zhongxian was very happy when he learned that Ma Xiaoquan had been deprived of power by the emperor. He summoned a group of his "birds and beasts" to discuss the next development plan.
Some people suggested continuing to suppress Ma Xiaoquan while he was weakened so that he could not stand up, while another group represented by Li Yongzhen suggested taking action against the Donglin Party members.
After weighing the pros and cons, Wei Zhongxian decided to attack the Donglin Party first. In terms of hatred, Wei Zhongxian was still more inclined to deal with the Donglin Party.
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Ma Xiaoquan didn't say much since he was temporarily deprived of his power by Zhu Youxiao. Anyway, regardless of whether he was deprived of power or not, he still had so many people under his command, and the salary from the court was still so large.
That morning, just after breakfast, the guard came to report that it was Mr. Yang Lianyang, the deputy chief minister from the left, who wanted to see him.
Ma Xiaoquan was stunned, quickly adjusted his collar, and went out to greet Yang Lian in person.
Ma Xiaoquan has always admired Yang Lian. Firstly, it was because he read about Yang Lian's past in historical books. Secondly, it was because of his contact with Yang Lian that he felt the man's integrity and loyalty.
After the two met, Ma Xiaoquan immediately led Yang Lian to the study.
After serving tea, Ma Xiaoquan asked before Yang Lian could say anything: "Master Yang came to my place today, and you want to talk about Wei Zhongxian?"
Yang Lian was stunned, then nodded: "The deacon has a very good ear, yes, it is Wei Zhongxian."
Ma Xiaoquan said: "Master Yang, please tell me."
Yang Lian nodded and said: "I have been entrusted by the late emperor to assist the successor emperor Zhu Youjian. Unexpectedly, the sky will bring unexpected events, and people will have misfortunes and misfortunes. Over the years, traitors and rebellious parties have emerged one after another, and Liaodong and Ningyuan have suffered from foreign troubles one after another. Now, there are also
Wei Zhongxian suddenly appears, and our Ming Dynasty is in danger."