Chapter 54 Deep Calculation

After receiving Ran Ning's invitation, Chu Chuan's side agreed without much hesitation. Ran Ning greeted the owner of the Qin Tea House in advance, the boss is a smart person, he knows that he wants to entertain distinguished guests, and he didn't make a noise, leaving a corner of the piano room for Ran Ning, and the refreshments were also prepared early in the morning, absolutely fresh.

Ran Ning first took a carriage to the Qin Tea House, and then let the carriage go to the post house to pick up Chu Chuan. It's okay for her and Chu Chuan to meet at the Qin Tea Pavilion, but it's not okay to share a carriage, which is unreasonable. The place of the Qin Tea Pavilion is slightly off, and it is difficult for people who don't know to find it, so it is safest to let the carriage pick it up, and you can't let the second prince of Nanyan wander around the street because he can't find a place.

Chu Chuan wore a dark purple robe today, which was not low-key, but it was not conspicuous, and it would not attract too much attention when he came to a place like the Qin Tea Pavilion.

As soon as he entered the door, Xiao Tong took people upstairs directly at the boss's order, and the talented women downstairs thought they were friends of the boss, and no one cared much about it.

After Chu Chuan entered the door, Ran Ning stood up and saluted him, "Second prince." ”

"Mrs. Zhong is polite." Chu Chuan nodded.

Hearing his title, Ran Ning knew that today's discussion was a drama, and the second prince probably also knew the purpose of her invitation.

"Second prince, please take a seat." Ran Ning said politely.

"Young Lady Zhong, please." Chu Chuan didn't put it on the shelf, and he had to be polite.

After the two of them were seated, the boy brought new tea and snacks, and then withdrew. The door to the room was open, and Bizhu and Xiao Wu stood guard outside. The people brought by Chu Chuan did not follow upstairs, but waited outside with the coachman.

"The second prince tasted it, I don't know if the refreshments here are suitable for the appetite of the second prince." Ran Ning smiled lightly.

Chu Chuan picked a piece of walnut cake, and after tasting it, he took another sip of Longjing, nodded and said, "Not bad." I heard that Beixin's dim sum is exquisite, and it really deserves its name. The tea is also brewed just right, mellow but not bitter. ”

"Nanyan's is actually not bad." Ran Ning had seen some records of Nanyan dim sum in the book, and there were also some records of the practice, but the memory was too rough and not conducive to trying.

Chu Chuan put down the teacup and said with a smile: "Young Lady Zhong shouldn't have been to Nanyan, right?" If you go back to Nanyan with me and see the customs of Nanyan, maybe you will like it even more. ”

Chu Chuan used "I" instead of "Bengong", which shows that he put himself and Ran Ning in the same position, which is indeed more conducive to negotiation and can lower her guard. Ran Ning had to sigh, this second prince probably really knew every word and every title thoroughly.

Even so, Ran Ning was no longer restrained, smiled, sat at the table, and said with a serious look in her eyes: "Ran Ning has self-knowledge, the second prince is the pride of the sky, I am an ordinary woman, how can I get into your eyes?" Let's not talk darkly, the second prince provoked this time, which really brought a lot of trouble to the husband. Nanyan wants to be chaotic, and it is understandable for the second prince to come up with this strategy, but maybe there is a way for us to win-win, smart people like the second prince, why not give it a try? ”

Chu Chuan stared at Ran Ning for a while, then showed a somewhat helpless smile and asked, "I want to know, did General Zhong figure out my plan himself, or did you think of it?" ”

Ran Ning said disapprehantly: "What's the difference? ”

"If General Zhong thinks about it himself, I'm afraid I'll have to reassess his danger. If you want to figure it out, I'm afraid Nan Yan will have to put you in the scope of defense in the future, after all, General Zhong has a virtuous helper, which is more terrifying than he pondered it himself. Chu Chuan said with the corners of his mouth hooked.

In Chu Chuan's opinion, Zhong Su was busy and didn't have much time to calm down and think about this, so it was better to be prepared. But if the intention of provoking and co-opting is something that Ran Ning understands, it will be more troublesome. After all, Ran Ning is a deep house woman, and she has a lot of time. Coupled with this intelligence, I'm afraid that nothing is unexpected, it's just a matter of time. I'm afraid that no matter what happens, Zhong Su can be seen through, and it will be difficult to make trouble again.

"It doesn't matter. My husband and I are one. Ran Ning said.

Chu Chuan raised his eyebrows and said, "So you still thought of it." ”

Ran Ning was silent, which was a tacit acquiescence. Since we are seeking cooperation, we must always show a little sincerity and honesty on some issues that are not important.

"Sure enough." Chu Chuan sighed and said, "Although General Zhong is smart, he rarely calculates except for arranging troops. If there is one more calculating ...... around him" Chu Chuan's words were not complete, he wanted to say that if there was someone around Zhong Su who could calculate, I am afraid that no matter who he was in the future, he would have to be afraid of three points again.

Ran Ning knew what he meant, but she didn't mean to answer. Zhong Su is indeed missing such a person, Yuan Hengyang is somewhat similar to Zhong Su in this regard, but he has Du Muyi, a military advisor, by his side. And although Du Muyi is also Zhong Su's friend, there are some things that he doesn't fully understand, so his ideas may not be able to come up with ideas.

"Inviting the second prince here today is not to make the second prince think too much about these things. Whether it is direct or calculating, the key is to achieve the ultimate goal. She will not take the initiative to harm others, but she will never allow others to use these tricks to calculate herself and Zhong Su.

Chu Chuan nodded and said, "You're right. If you think about it, our cooperation is indeed a big plus or a bad one. ”

"The pros and cons are best known when you weigh them yourself." Ran Ning didn't want to give Chu Chuan any answer, any lobbying might as well give a direction, and it would be more useful to let the other party figure it out on his own, "But right now, Nanyan's uncalm is the biggest problem facing the second prince, right?" ”

Chu Chuan didn't beat around the bush, and said directly: "Yes, so if I want General Zhong to help me, what conditions do I have?" ”

In his calculations, the benefits of cooperating with Zhong Su would be far greater than that of Emperor Beixin, and although Emperor Beixin's suspicion could be exploited, it was also unreliable for him.

"The conditions of the husband depend on what the second prince can give and what he needs." Ran Ning smiled.

Chu Chuan looked at Bizhu and Xiao Wu, who were outside the door and didn't hear anything about their bodies, lowered their voices, and said, "I know that Beixin is not as peaceful as it seems, and the battle for the throne is inevitable. I asked Emperor Xin for you, it is easy to attract the hatred of General Zhong, but it can also make him see Emperor Beixin's personality clearly, and he doesn't have to do useless work to whitewash the peace. ”

Indeed, Chu Chuan's genius pen did put the problem between the Zhenbei Marquis Mansion and the emperor on the bright side. Even if it finally calms down, the issue of the six princes' struggle for the throne will be listed as the top priority by the Zhenbei Hou Mansion, and they will no longer wait passively, but will be prepared and take the initiative at all times.

"Whatever your purpose, you've succeeded." Ran Ning is not a person who likes to whitewash peace.

"Nanyan and Beixin are adjacent to each other, and their lips and teeth depend on each other. If I can become Emperor Nanyan, I naturally hope that Emperor Beixin is a credible person. Looking at it now, only the Sixth Prince is the most suitable candidate. If General Zhong is willing to support me as emperor, and the six princes inherit the great unification, I will do my best. ”

"Whether you can become an emperor or not, doesn't that seem to be the case?" Ran Ning said with a smile.

"As long as General Zhong does not send troops, I am sure that I will take the throne and quell the civil strife." Chu Chuan said firmly.

"Even if the husband doesn't go, there will be someone else." General Beixin is not the only one Zhong Su, and the armies of other countries, Ran Ning knows very little.

"No, I don't care about anyone else." Chu Chuan said quite confidently.

Ran Ning frowned slightly, she didn't expect Zhong Su to become Nanyan's only jealous object, this is not something to be proud of, but a danger.

"I can't promise you on behalf of my husband." Ran Ning is not a person who makes decisions on her own.

"You can go back and talk to General Zhong." Chu Chuan smiled.

Ran Ning looked at him and said sternly, "Why do we believe that you won't regret it after becoming the emperor?" If you don't admit it by then, we'll lose all our money. "In case Chu Chuan comes out and takes advantage of the civil strife in Beixin to seize the throne, then even if it is not the enemy on the back of the abdomen, the shape will not be much better.

"I can send people to be hostages until the Sixth Prince ascends the throne." Chu Chuan said.

"Hostages?" Ran Ning heard the difference from his words, Chu Chuan was talking about hostages, not protons.

"Yes. It's not to be a proton for Emperor Beixin, it's just to be a hostage for General Zhong, in exchange for peace of mind for both parties. Chu Chuan said.

Ran Ning thought for a moment and asked, "Who are you going to send as a hostage?" ”

"My own brother." Chu Chuan smiled.

Ran Ning raised her eyebrows and said, "I heard that the second prince loves his younger brother, but I didn't expect to make him a hostage, I'm afraid it's not that simple, right?" ”

Although she doesn't know much about Nanyan, she still knows a thing or two about some things that everyone knows. For example, the second prince's ability to do things and his various deeds of loving his younger brother, his younger brother is only nine years old this year, I heard that this little prince's body has not been very good since he was a child, so he needs to be extra careful in taking care of it.

"Since I can't hide it from you." Chu Chuan really likes Ran Ning's kind of smart, it is not difficult to speak, and there are really not many people who can keep up with his train of thought, "My younger brother has not been in good health since he was a child, and the imperial doctor said that he would go to a place with a dry climate, which is more conducive to recuperation." Nanyan's climate is hot, and the winter is humid, so it's really not suitable for physical care, so I don't feel at ease if I send him out. When I came to Beixin this time, I found that the climate here is just right for my younger brother, and if I can get the protection of General Zhong again, it will naturally be great, and I can rest assured. Besides, I don't want Nanyan's turmoil to affect my younger brother, and sending him out is the best choice. It's a triple win. ”

"The second prince is really shrewd in this abacus." Ran Ning had to sigh Chu Chuan, this is the real step-by-step calculation. But thinking of this, she suddenly realized a problem, so she asked directly: "Second prince, with all due respect, Ran Ning bluntly, you have already calculated that your husband will cooperate with you in the end, right?" ”

Chu Chuan chuckled, but did not answer positively.

Ran Ning knew that he was acquiescing, and couldn't help but sigh in his heart, even if she didn't see through it, in the end, if Zhong Su was cornered, Chu Chuan would lend a helping hand again, Zhong Su would definitely cooperate with him, and Chu Chuan's goal could still be achieved by then. In other words, Chu Chuan came this time to cooperate with Zhong Su at all, but the speed was faster because of her intervention.

"The intelligence of the second prince, Ran Ning admires." Ran Ning was really convinced, and went around in a big circle, and the one who knew how to calculate the most was Chu Chuan.

"Young Lady Zhong doesn't have to be humble, if you hadn't discovered my intentions earlier, I might have waited a long time." Chu Chuan is also happy to see that this goal can be achieved as soon as possible.

Ran Ning shook her head and said with a smile: "Compared with the second prince, my theses are really not worth mentioning. I won't be involved in the rest of the matters, and it's up to you to discuss with your husband. I can help you spread the word without suspicion. ”

"Very good." Chu Chuan nodded happily.

The matter has been discussed here for the time being, and the time is close to noon. Chu Chuan wanted to go back to the post house, but Ran Ning asked Zhong Su to go to the Qin Tea House for lunch, so he didn't keep him. instructed Xiao Wu to call the coachman to prepare the car to send Chu Chuan back, and he personally sent Chu Chuan downstairs. At this time, the talented women downstairs either went back to the room to eat, or went home, and the downstairs was empty, which was convenient.

Ran Ning sent someone to the door and said, "Today's matter, I will discuss it with my husband in detail, and I will send someone to inform you if there is a result." ”

"Okay." Chu Chuan nodded, and he was also very satisfied with today's discussion.

But as soon as he finished speaking, he heard a woman's slightly sharp voice, "Auntie, you see, my cousin-in-law did have a tryst with a strange man behind her cousin's back in this indiscriminate place!" ”