After going around for a long time, Fan Li finally got to the point. He told Chen Heng that it was impossible to expect Qi Hou to order the reduction of the military strength of the major families. Because the nobles of all the nations of the world have raised armies. It's legal. Unless there are special circumstances, the monarch is not allowed to touch these armies.

Moreover, weakening these armies will definitely cause a strong backlash from these families, and if they don't do it well, it will cause unrest. Of course, Qi Hou would not do this.

If Chen Heng used his own strength to destroy the armies of these families, it would actually be equivalent to the outbreak of a civil war. The first is that Chen Heng is not their opponent, and second, the Qi State will also fall into a crisis or even collapse because of this.

In other words, no one in the Qi State has been able to reduce the power of the major families, which means that although Chen Heng is the prime minister, he has to be angry. This is something that Chen Heng cannot tolerate.

Then the only way is to borrow foreign power to weaken the power of the major families.

Hearing this, Chen Heng applauded: "I understand what Uncle Fan meant, that is, to fight." ”

Fan Li said: "To wage war against foreign countries, it is necessary to carry out national mobilization, and the private armies of the major families must obey the requisition. On the battlefield, the number of people will be smaller and smaller, and it will not be more and more. If it is not done well, it may be completely wiped out. Then the adults can reap the benefits of the fisherman. ”

Chen Heng said: "This is really a brilliant idea. Thank you, uncle, for this good idea. ”

Fan Li said: "Fan Li attaches great importance to the word friendship, and the adults treat Fan Li as a close relative, which can not help but move Fan Li." In addition, Guoshu bullied adults like this, just like Fan Li was bullied by him. So Fan Li didn't take the liberty of saying more. As for how to deal with it in the end, it is up to the adults themselves to come up with their own opinions. ”

Mrs. Hengying said: "Xiangye, Mr. Fan Li was reluctant to talk much at the beginning, but as soon as he said the plan, it was a very powerful move. The gentleman is indeed a master. The concubine also felt that this plan was feasible. ”

Chen Heng said: "Of course it's a good plan, Chen Heng listens to it." ”

Fan Li smiled: "My lord is too modest. But I don't know who Qi used troops against? ”

Chen Heng gritted his teeth and said, "Who else can there be?" Of course, it's Lu Guo. The state of Lu and the state of Qi are feuding, and there have been countless wars of all sizes. A few years ago, he also colluded with Wu to attack Qi, which brought great losses to Qi. At the mention of these, the government and the opposition of Qi all gritted their teeth. ”

Fan Li said: "It's useless for others to grit their teeth, the most important thing is the Marquis of Qi, he is the monarch, and he must have the will to crusade against the Lu State." ”

Chen Heng said: "The Marquis of Qi also hates the Lu State to the core. In the last border war, although the withdrawal of troops was finally achieved through negotiations, it was actually the defeat of the Qi army and the suing for peace. During the negotiations, the conditions put forward by Wu and Lu were very harsh, but Qi had no choice but to agree. For example, the State of Qi has to pay tens of thousands of quintals of grain to the State of Wu and the State of Lu every year. Although the number is not large, the alignment country is nothing. But this is an insult to the Qi country. When Qi Hou talked about this, he was ashamed and unbearable. ”

Fan Li said: "In this way, it is possible to implement the adult's plan." But there is another one, that is, I don't know what the public opinion of Qi is? Because in the final analysis, this battle still depends on the common people. If everyone does not have the will to fight, it will be difficult to win the war. ”

Chen Heng smiled. said: "This uncle, rest assured, since our Chen family came to Qi State, we have paid special attention to the purchase of the people's hearts, and it can be said that the Chen family is a universal response in Qi State." ”

Fan Li said: "The virtuous name of the Chen family, Fan Li has long heard rumors. For example, the grain lent to the common people is lent by Dadou and taken back by Xiaodou, and for particularly poor people, it is directly borrowed but not returned. ”

Chen Heng said proudly: "These uncles are far away in Jiangnan, and I have heard of them." ”

Fan Li said: "I know why the Chen family can be like a fish in water in the Qi country. The people's support for the Chen family, Fan Liyuan is like spring thunder in the south of the Yangtze River. It is no wonder that the Chen clan is invincible in the Qi country. ”

Chen Heng said: "Therefore, as long as Chen Heng ascends to the top and shouts, the people will respond." Don't look at the constant internal strife, but as long as it is external, it is all one. ”

Fan Li said: "This is very good, and the rest of the matter will be decided by the Lord Qi Hou." ”

Chen Heng sneered and said, "The prince will not reject Chen Heng's request. ”

Fan Li knew that the previous monarch of Qi was killed by Chen Heng's poisonous wine. The current Marquis of Qi Jian Gong is also supported by Chen Heng. Therefore, Jian Gong had to listen to Chen Heng's words.

A meal was eaten for a long time. After the meal, Chen Heng and Fan Li discussed the matter of raising troops and fighting Lu repeatedly.

It is impossible for Chen Heng not to know the harm of such a thing as fighting, but the ultimate goal of Chen Tian's clan is to replace the Marquis of Qi and change his surname to Tian, so he must clear the obstacles on the road to usurping the country. As for how much harm the war will bring to the country, it is impossible to care.

Fan Li was full of contempt in the face of such a treacherous person, but for the sake of his own plan, he had to be vain.

Zigong said to Fan Li that only by burning the fire on Lu Guo would he have a reason to take care of this matter. Now, in order to weaken the power of the nobles of Qi State, Chen Heng listened to Fan Li's words and planned to send troops to defeat Lu. This is exactly what Fan Li wants.

As long as the army of Qi is dispatched. The next step is to see Zigong's.

Things are completely developed according to Fan Li's ideas.

While speaking, it was getting late, and Chen Heng said, "Thank you uncle for giving Chen Heng a good idea." I'm tired of a day today, I don't dare to disturb anymore, the guest room has been cleaned, please rest. Tian Ji, pick up the lantern and take the uncle back to the room to rest. ”

Fan Li bowed down and said, "Fan Li is disturbed. ”

Tian Ji led the way in front with a lantern, and took Fan Li to a quiet and elegant courtyard, Tian Ji entered the house, lit the oil lamp, looked at Fan Li, couldn't help blushing, and said, "Sir, please rest." ”

Fan Li bowed down and said, "Thank you girl for taking care of you." ”

Tian Ji smiled and said, "Tian Ji is a girl, Mr. doesn't need to be so polite." ””

Fan Li said: "Fan Li didn't treat the girl as a girl. You are as noble as the queen and princess in Fan Li's eyes. ”

Tian Ji giggled and said, "Mr. is so comfortable to listen to, are you not happy to please Tian Ji like this?" ”

He bent down with a smile. Fan Li said with some embarrassment: "Fan Li is often misunderstood. Originally, I didn't have such a heart, and it was really a bit ill-intentioned to let the girl say this. ”

Tian Ji's eyes were a little more colorful. Blushing and smiling, "It's a pity that Tian Ji can't serve Mr. tonight." But Mr. will not be lonely either. Don't close the door when you go to bed, someone will come to serve you. Tian Ji took his leave. ”

That night, Fan Li really didn't bolt the door, in the middle of the night, just heard the door knock gently, and someone came to the bed.

Fan Li asked softly, "Who?" ”

He replied: "Concubine, fox also! ”