In the study, Hou Xun lit a sandalwood with his own hands, and as the aroma of sandalwood rose, Hou Xun's mood gradually calmed down.

He really didn't expect that his unsuccessful son would have such a strong hand.

Of course, from Hou Xun's point of view, Hou Fangyu is still simple and naïve like a chick, and his clumsiness is a little unsightly.

What really moved him was Hou Fangyu's exposition on 'after the fall of Nanjing'!

If it is ordinary, this is definitely a taboo topic in a taboo, if Hou Fangyu dares to be so presumptuous, he would have broken his dog's leg with his own hands, and would rather not have this son, but at this time, the situation has changed, and he can't help but think about it one more step.

Although Hou Fangyu made him pay a lot of price at this time, he also successfully took advantage of this wave of wind and stood on the cusp of the storm, not only earning a good reputation, but also faintly receiving the support of many southern nobles.

If it was Hou Xun himself, he would definitely not be so rash, because he had no support behind him, but if he had to take half a wrong step, this kind of cusp would definitely be a place to die.

But behind Hou Fangyu, there is his old rivers and lakes!

As long as things are done well, not only can Hou Fangyu take advantage of this situation and enter the house, but their Hou family will also really take a step forward and go to the next level.

Especially this is a 'two-sided killing' game, even if there is a real accident in Nanjing later, their Hou family can be invincible.

To tell the truth, if he had a choice, he would definitely not choose to be a slave as a saint's protégé and be at the top of the temple.

But it is precisely because of this that who will go into battle shirtless, and in the end they will be undignified and reduced to dust?

As long as things go well, what can Xu Changqing do?

Could it be that he still wants to risk the disapproval of the world and kill their father and son, important ministers of the court, in public?

I'm afraid that at that time, even if their father and son scolded Xu Changqing every day, Xu Changqing would have to treat their father and son as ancestors.

Thinking about it, Hou Xun couldn't help but be excited, his old fists clenched, his old face turned red, and he was planning how to have a good chat with Hou Fangyu, avoid the whirlpool, and grasp the dividends.

……

After thinking about it, Hou Fangyu had already gone out and found a tavern near Dazhong Bridge, drinking some wine to relieve his boredom, and at the same time listening to the latest news at any time.

Whether it is the son of a wealthy family, Hou Fangyu is not stupid.

Although most of the reasons for 'being used as a gun' this time are because of anger and jealousy towards Xu Changqing, he can't wait to dismantle Xu Changqing, but he can't see Xu Changqing well, but at a deeper level, he can also think of things that Hou Xun can think of.

Like his Lao Tzu Hou Xun, he Hou Fangyu doesn't really want to vote for Tartars, the young man is a scholar, he still wants to make a face, he also wants to take advantage of this opportunity to really enter the house.

Although he didn't do well in the small-scale imperial examination last time for various reasons, he Hou Fangyu wanted to enter the office, as if he didn't have to follow a bunch of poor. Cock. Silk the same.

He is now the elder of the court and the secretary of the Ministry of Rites, and he can have a good position and enter the office in a grand manner just by sealing him.

The reason why it has been delayed until now is because the best opportunity has not been reached, and the company cannot maximize his interests.

And at this point, the best opportunity has appeared.

"Hey, the Marquis of Haicheng is too rash, isn't this for his own selfish interests, and he is in danger of the safety of the common people in the world? If the Tartars really came to the city of Nanjing, what should they do? ”

"Who wouldn't say that. The Marquis of Haicheng is a hero, but we little people are very miserable. Now Haicheng is also surrounded by the main force of the Tartars, and Haicheng Houye is already a mud bodhisattva crossing the river - it is difficult to protect himself, and I am afraid that he can't rescue Nanjing. ”

"Hey, what's the use of saying this, let's get drunk today. Come on, drink and drink......" After thinking about it, the discussion of a few drinkers next to him made the corners of Hou Fangyu's mouth curl up.

When he came over in the morning, people were still a little afraid to judge Xu Changqing, but at this time, the direction of the wind had basically been determined, and Xu Changqing had already been drenched by a basin this time - he couldn't hide if he wanted to.

"Yo, Mr. Hou, why do you have time to drink here alone?"

At this time, not far away, a fat man with a shiny face suddenly walked over, carrying a wine jug Maitreya Buddha and grinning, a pair of small eyes are extremely spiritual, and at first glance he is a living person.

Hou Fangyu frowned slightly, but he was quickly relieved, and said with a smile: "Master Shan, you are quite idle today, let's have a drink together?" ”

The fat man Shan Ye had been waiting for Hou Fangyu's words for a long time, sat down with a smile, and filled Hou Fangyu with a glass of wine: "It's a small honor to have a drink with Hou Gongzi." ”

As he spoke, he asked Xiao Er to order a few good dishes.

The two pushed the cup and changed the lamp, drank for more than half an hour, it seemed to be in the clouds, but in fact, they had reached some preliminary agreements, and the fat man did not ink, and left decisively with a smile.

Looking at the back of the fat man Shan Ye, Hou Fangyu couldn't help sneering and snorted: "What the hell, if you want to use this son as a gunman, how can it be so easy!" ”

This single master is the doorman of the Duke of Wei, and he is also the confidant of Xu Hongji, the Duke of Wei, who is in charge of the salt industry in Nanjing, Yangzhou, and Huaiyang.

But then Hou Fangyu's mood became beautiful again.

The Duke of Wei has already begun to make a bloody investment, and it is not surprising that when the fat man looks for him again the day after tomorrow, Xu Hongji should make a clear statement.

If he has Xu Hongji's support, it will not be a problem for him to get a real staff member of the Ministry of Rites, and the Cotai Avenue is in front of him!

However, the good mood didn't last for a moment, and at this time, there was another uninvited guest, sitting beside Hou Fangyu with a smile.

Hou Fangyu frowned, and was about to speak, but his body suddenly tightened, and his pupils were full of uncontrollable horror.

His lower back, in a silent manner, was fiercely resisted by this man with a sharp blade.

Hou Fangyu would never doubt that if he moved a little at this time, this unknown blade could kill him in an instant.

"You, what do you want to do?"

After a moment, Hou Fangyu came back to his senses and said in a low voice with difficulty.

"Hehe, Hou Gongzi, don't worry, the little one has no ill will towards you, it's just that the little master wants to invite Hou Gongzi to have a drink in the box. I wonder if Hou Gongzi can give this face? ”

The appearance of the person who spoke was extremely ordinary, belonging to the kind of existence that would never be found in the crowd, and at this time, his smile was also extremely warm, just an inconspicuous follower.

But under this warmth, Hou Fangyu clearly felt the coldness in it!

This is definitely a ruthless character!

Hou Fangyu swallowed his saliva with difficulty, he had already guessed something, and just wanted to refuse, but he smiled again: "Hou Gongzi, don't be in a hurry to make a decision first, drink a glass of wine, think about it and then answer." ”

As he spoke, he actually stuffed a bunch of things into Hou Fangyu's sleeve.

Hou Fangyu's pupils shrank again!

This is a large stack of silver tickets, looking at its scale, I am afraid that it is not less than 5,000 taels, which is ......

Sui Hu was not in a hurry, so he looked at Hou Fangyu quietly.

After a moment, Hou Fangyu took a deep breath and finally nodded.

Soon, he followed Hu to the box not far away, and asked Xiao Er to bring the wine and food to the box.

……

Hou Fangyu didn't talk to the people in the box for a long time, just ten minutes, and Sui Hu and his master left quickly.

Hou Fangyu, who was left alone in the box, was sweating like rain at this time.

God pity you. He just wanted to take this opportunity to slap Xu Changqing hard, disgust Xu Changqing a little, and by the way, he would take the position and make some benefits, but he never thought about it...... He actually summoned those demonic masters......

They had obviously been eyeing him for a long time, almost all of his ancestors had been rummaged through eighteen generations, and now they had to go on the thief ship if they didn't get on them......

In response to the old saying: "If you walk too much at night, you will always meet the ...... of ghosts"

Just wanted to take a good breath, but at this time, a slave of the Hou family came to look for him, and he wanted to see him in the middle of the year.

It wasn't until he went downstairs that Hou Fangyu came back to his senses a little, but now that he had come to this, what else could he do? Dead horses should be live horse doctors.

……

"Queen Mother, the situation is a little unpredictable. Now, the situation in the city is extremely unfavorable to the Marquis of Haicheng, which is obviously abnormal. I'm afraid that someone is adding fuel to the fire, deliberately destroying the tacit understanding between the imperial court and the Marquis of Haicheng......"

Kunning Palace.

Zhu Cihong was talking to Queen Zhou, her chubby and honest round face was full of sorrow.

Compared with the fact that many well-intentioned people are stirring up like a stick at this time, Zhu Cihong's mind is still very sober.

He also doesn't like Xu Changqing, and even Yuan Cairen, who is about to become his concubine, has a relationship with Xu Changqing, which is definitely a great shame for him, but he has long learned to forbear, and he has learned to take care of the overall situation during this continuous growth.

Empress Zhou's face was not very good-looking.

Because she had just given birth to a child, she had consumed a lot of vitality, and her originally well-dressed face was a little old at this time, and her figure had gained a lot of weight, and she was still recovering.

"Emperor, what do you think?"

As the old saying goes, 'one pregnancy is stupid for three years', but there are obviously some exceptions on Queen Zhou's side, and the strong existential crisis makes her have no time to be stupid at all, and she must always be highly vigilant.

"This unhealthy trend must be killed, if it continues like this, I'm afraid the fake will come true!"

Zhu Cihong's face became solemn, and a restrained killing surprise appeared, but he quickly stopped it.

No way.

In his situation at this time, even in front of his biological mother, many things can't be revealed too much, and they must be hidden.

At this time, he had already understood a truth, 'Only by being able to act, can he live, gradually live well, and even achieve everything he wants.' ’

"Hey."

Saying that, Zhu Cihong's momentum disappeared, and he sighed and said: "Queen Mother, I shouldn't say this, but I can't stop saying it now." Gonggong Zheng is this person...... Faithfulness is faithfulness, but power is insufficient......"

Empress Zhou frowned slightly, but she was relieved for a moment.

Of course, she understood what Zhu Cihong meant, the situation in the city was out of control at this time, and the Jinyi Guards seemed to be very responsible, and their control was too weak.

And Zheng Gonggong, including Jin Yiwei, is her person again.

"What is the emperor's good way?"

Empress Zhou's tone loosened slightly, not only softened her attitude, but also changed her address to Zhu Cihong.

Zhu Cihong was excited in his heart, he had already gained some trust from his mother, but he still didn't dare to show too much, and said respectfully: "Mother, there is actually no good way for the son. However, the cabinet has a strategy today, so let's stabilize the situation first......"

Zhu Cihong carefully described the cabinet's strategy to Queen Zhou, and when she saw that Queen Zhou understood and nodded, she said again: "Queen Mother, the court is just all the way, we still have to make more preparations." What Erchen means is that we still have to use the brocade guard. Strive to find the source of rumors in the city. It's better if it's okay, but if it's okay, we have to make more preparations! ”

"This ......"

Empress Zhou pursed her red lips and fell into thought.