Li Shenfu seemed to feel something was wrong. He frowned and gritted his teeth, and said hesitantly: "This move is too immoral. I'm afraid it will be criticized and scolded by the people in the world. It's a bit inappropriate."
Li Daoli patted his chest and said: "Uncle Wang Quan, I don't know, I will bear all the consequences! That guy Fang Jun is cunning and cruel, and his methods are cruel. He should do whatever he can to him. Otherwise, if he repays evil with kindness, how can he retaliate?"
Virtue? You should repay your grievances directly!"
The kidnapping of Princess Changle and her children was indeed very despicable, but how could Li Daoli control so much? He was blackmailed by Fang Jun for hundreds of thousands of dollars. The savings of two generations of the Dongping County Prince's Palace were wiped out, and he was even saddled with huge debts.
If you can't get the money back from Fang Jun, how will you face your children and grandchildren, and how will you face your father and uncle after your death?
Seeing that Li Shenfu was still hesitating, he whispered: "If big things can be accomplished, this little thing doesn't matter. Who dares to talk too much?"
Li Shenfu was finally persuaded by him, but he was still worried: "I don't know about this matter, you can handle it yourself."
Li Daoli secretly scolded the old thief for being shameless, asking me to take action and be ridiculed and criticized by the world. You are waiting behind the scenes to get the money and then you will not get involved?
However, as the leader of the clan, Li Shenfu has a lot of plans at the moment. No matter what he does, as long as he gets his support, it will be twice the result with half the effort. Moreover, once the big things everyone has planned for come true, no amount of money can match them, so they can only tolerate it for the time being.
Li Shenfu was also very keen on Fang Jun's family property. After thinking about it, he said: "Not only are you extorting a sum of money from Fang Er to make up for the previous shortfall, but when the big thing is accomplished, you will come forward to impeach the Fang family and his son for various crimes.
You have to save some money for the future.”
Li Daoli is not afraid of offending others. As long as that thing is done, neither Fang Jun nor Fang Xuanling has any authority at all. If they are allowed to do whatever they want, how can they dare to resist at all?
Thinking about the family fortune that Fang Jun has accumulated over the years, Li Daoli almost drooled...
The two had been plotting for a long time, and after finishing the pot of tea, Li Daoli finally asked: "Now Hedong, Henan and other places are at war with each other. The Hedong family was forced to take over the salt pond by Fang Jun. How can they let it go? The stalemate must continue, but I don't know if it will happen."
Take drastic measures and you will die with Fang Jun."
What they hope most now is to fish in troubled waters. The more turbulent the situation, the more advantageous it is for them. However, because of the defeat of King Jin, the Hedong family suffered heavy losses and were wary of the clan, so they could not intervene.
But she very much hopes that the Hedong Family can be tougher and have a tough fight with Fang Jun.
Li Shenfu shook his head and sighed: "Judging from the current situation, the Hedong family may not have the courage."
Li Daoli moved forward and whispered: "Then shall we give it a push?"
Fang Jun's move was equivalent to cutting off the foundation for the survival of the family. All the families in the world looked at him angrily. However, due to various constraints, they were afraid to act rashly for the time being. However, if someone pushed him at this time, the raging anger would most likely be instantaneous.
It becomes a prairie fire.
Li Shenfu said in a deep voice: "It's not yet time, don't act recklessly. If chaos breaks out now and you can't control the situation, it will do more harm than good. You should calm down and wait."
Li Daoli said anxiously: "Wait, wait, wait, when do we have to wait? Every day that passes, Li Chengqian's throne becomes more secure. If we wait any longer, I'm afraid he will never have a chance!"
"That will have to wait!"
Li Shenfu glared angrily: "Now that the Tang Dynasty is unified and the four seas are unified, it is not the chaos of the late Sui Dynasty. It is impossible to give us a chance to compete in the world! When Changsun Wuji and the King of Jin raised armies twice, Li Chengqian's foundation was not stable, and the rebel army was strong.
It’s a sweeping force, but in the end it’s going to sink in the sand, defeated and dead? That road is dead!”
Fighting for the throne is not just a mutiny. You only need to endure it and find opportunities from the inside out, from top to bottom. The probability of success is higher than starting a rebellion.
All you have to do is wait.
He was still able to wait patiently even though he was seventy and eighty years old. Why couldn't Li Daoli, who was still young and powerful, not be able to wait?
This incompetent and impatient idiot.
Li Daoli said disapprovingly: "What's the use of calculating? I've never heard of any major event being calculated."
Which major event in the past and present was the result of planning? The more carefully you plan and the more you strategize, the easier it is for unplanned changes to occur. Exquisite plans are always thwarted by sudden accidents, but it is those who are passionate.
It's easy to achieve great things when you risk everything.
To put it bluntly, success or failure has little to do with planning. The key lies in "trend". When the general trend is the trend, you can still succeed even if you lack planning. On the contrary, if you calculate everything carefully and carefully, you will still fail.
The location of "power" cannot be seen or touched. Only by practicing it can we know whether "the power is mine".
If Emperor Gaozu had been strategizing and plotting against millions of people, how would he dare to raise troops in Jinyang to conquer the world?
If Emperor Taizong had arranged his troops and plotted against us and the enemy, how could he have hastily launched a coup at Xuanwumen?
All in all, things are done, not calculated...
Li Shenfu was so angry that he blew his beard and glared. He wished he could smash the teacup on Li Daoli's head and cursed: "Fart! As kings of the county, we are of Taizu's blood, and we live with the country. We are either sure or desperate, otherwise why take the risk?
What's the risk? It's not that I'm doing great things but I don't care about myself, it's that there's no need to take that risk! You're so greedy for success, restless and shallow, and sooner or later you'll miss important things and harm everyone!"
Li Daoli was startled and quickly assured: "Uncle, please calm down. I'm just talking. Uncle, whatever you say will be whatever you say. My nephew, I will follow your lead."
Older people are inevitably rotten and dim, and the longer they live, the less courageous they become, but Li Shenfu's identity, seniority, and prestige are enough to become the leader of the clan and compete with Li Daozong. Without him to stand up and take charge of the overall situation, others would not be able to achieve anything.
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Seeing his expression, Li Shenfu knew that he was dissatisfied, so he warned: "Don't try to be smart. If God shows mercy, he will give us a chance. Otherwise, just stay dormant and endure it honestly. Be a loyal minister and obedient people. Don't do it."
You will poison your descendants and cause endless harm."
"Here."
*****
The long motorcade walked out of the ancient road and arrived outside Luoyang City along the Luoshui River. Hundreds of knights who had been waiting here dismounted and knelt down to greet them.
The leader, Wang Xuance, bowed forward and came to one of the carriages. He bowed his arms to the ground and said respectfully: "I, Wang Xuance, have been waiting for Madam Wu for a long time."
A snow-white and slender bare hand lifted the car curtain, revealing a bright, beautiful and charming face. The beautiful eyebrows and handsome eyes were looking at Shen Fei. She did not feel tired or tired from the long journey. She smiled and said: "My family, why do you need to be so polite?" ?”
Wang Xuance said: "I have been deeply favored by Duke Jian of the State of Yue. I regard myself as a retainer and do not dare to arrogate even a little bit."
Wu Meiniang said softly: "You are also a child of an aristocratic family, with outstanding talents and hard work. Erlang has always had high hopes for you, and now he has recommended you to serve as the chief minister of the Youjinwu Guards. How have you ever been treated as a retainer? Straighten your back and take the Show your courage, work diligently and do great things, find a career for yourself, and earn some love for your wife and children, then you will be worthy of heaven and earth."
"I will obey Lady Wu's instructions!"
Wang Xuance's heart was agitated. Instead of restraining his etiquette, he knelt down on one knee and greeted each other with the courtesy of a retainer and servant.
"Okay, it's windy in the wilderness. Have you arranged your accommodation?"
"The company has purchased a shop and house facing the street in Cihuifang. It is the main building. I have ordered people to tidy it up. Mrs. Wu can move in immediately."
"Then let's go into the city. The carriages and horses are tired and we are really tired."
"Here!"
Wang Xuance stood up, walked quickly to the roadside, got on his horse, and led a convoy of more than a hundred riders, surrounded by Wu Meiniang, into the city and headed straight for Cihuifang.
Cihuifang is located in the north of Nanshi, separated from Nanshi by Tonglifang, and adjacent to Luoshui. The navy troops stationed outside Shangshanfang can quickly support along Luoshui, plus the guards of the business and Wu Meiniang The defense force of the family soldiers around him is extremely strong.
The store is located on the north side of Cihui Square. A three-story building with a width of five rooms is opened along the wall of the square. Across the street is the rippling Luoshui River. Navy warships can cruise on it and can quickly land for support. You can board a boat from here and go down the river to evacuate Luoyang. In terms of safety, you can advance or retreat without risking anything.
After getting off the bus, Wu Meiniang inspected for a week and was very satisfied. Then she moved into the house in the backyard of the business. She asked the accompanying servants to place all the food and clothing they brought, boiled hot water, and washed them happily. Take a bath.
The hot water steamed the already frosty skin and made it whiter and rosier, which could be broken by blowing. The charming face became more moist and beautiful. I felt pity for it, so I put on the pink and white bamboo leaf pattern. The skirt is tied with a ribbon around the waist, which makes it appear fuller. The upper body is light-colored and the skirt is graceful and gorgeous.
He put on his embroidered shoes barefoot and sat in front of the window. He took a slow sip of tea and asked, "Where is Wang Xuance?"
The maid replied: "We are waiting in the hall."
Wu Meiniang said "hmm", put down her tea cup, and with the maid serving her, she left the house, walked through the courtyard lined with flowers and trees, and came to the main hall.
Wang Xuance, who was sitting on the chair, stood up in a hurry to greet him, lowered his head and did not dare to look around.
The aroma of orchid and musk came to my nose, I watched the train of the pink and white skirt passing in front of me like the wind moving lotus leaves, and I heard a soft voice in my ears: "Sit down, always.
So polite."
"Here."
Wang Xuance waited for Wu Meiniang to sit on the table, then turned around and sat upright, looking at his nose, his nose and his heart, not daring to look around with the end of his eyes, he was extremely respectful.
"How is the situation over at Yanchi in Hedong?"
"Captain Su personally led his troops to Yanchi and took over it by force. Erlang then sent Liu, Dai, and Zhang to Yanchi, along with dozens of judicial officials, to check the account books, recover deficits, and interrogate corruption. Everything was under control."
"Well, that's good."
After asking a few questions about the Hedong Yanchi, Wu Meiniang put it aside. He was convinced that Fang Jun would have a plan if he dared to do it, and she didn't need to worry too much.
"I heard that the company's performance in Linyi has not been good recently, especially the rice purchase has been boycotted by the local nobles. What's going on? The navy is stationed in Da Nang, Songping, how can we let the locals unite to boycott the company?
Either use money and silk to win them over and make them work for me, or send troops to exterminate them. No matter what, Linyi's rice supply cannot be lost at all."
"Here, I'm dismounting and I'm going to write a letter to Song Ping's garrison, ordering it to cooperate with the company's acquisitions in the area to ensure that the rice procurement is foolproof."
Wang Xuance was sweating a little. This charming lady was indeed as powerful as a man as rumored. She was about to start a war when she opened her mouth. The people of Annan and Linyi were afraid that they would suffer...