Chapter 635: Necessary Transactions (Part II)
As soon as he heard Li Xian mention the names "Zhang Chu" and "Yan Wanshan", Li Zhen's pores all over his body couldn't help but stand upside down, so he was very familiar with the two - both were originally Shandong heroes, and they were later collected by Li Zhen, and they were favored and trusted, and they were the leaders of the secret forces under Li Zhen.
"These two old ministers have heard of each other, but they are not familiar with each other, I wonder if Your Highness has anything important to do with these two people?"
There is no doubt that the dark forces are the dark forces, which will never see the light, at least on the bright side, Li Zhen will categorically not admit that he has a close relationship with these two people, but he can't help but worry that Li Xian has an ambush, so he can only respond vaguely, his voice is quite flat, but in his heart, he has already stacked the spirit of twelve points, ready to respond at any time.
"The eighth uncle doesn't know these two, so the little nephew can rest assured!"
Li Xian didn't care whether Li Zhen's words were true or not, patted his forehead, and said something strange with a sigh of relief.
"Huh? What does Your Highness say about this? ”
Li Xian was relieved, but Li Zhen was nervous, looked at Li Xian suspiciously, and couldn't understand which play he was singing, his brows furrowed slightly, and he couldn't help but ask.
"The eighth uncle asked well, these two people are obviously businessmen, but in fact they are huge bandits in the rivers and lakes, extremely vicious, the little nephew has been secretly reported, the previous 'Deng Ji business' grain depot was attacked in the case of the escape of the rest of the bandits is the head of these two thieves, because I heard that the two thieves and the eighth uncle's son-in-law Pei Shoude are very close, the little nephew can't help but have some rat bogey, now I know that it has nothing to do with the eighth uncle, the little nephew is also relieved, hum, these two thieves are so rampant, how can the palace tolerate it, and now the soldiers and horses have been sent, only the palace gave an order, the so-called' The Evergreen Firm's den of thieves will inevitably be destroyed! ”
Li Xian talked so much, waiting for Li Zhen's question, at this time, he had a reason, how could he let it go, but when he saw Li Xian slap a few times, his face turned fierce, and he released a cruel sentence hatefully.
"This ......, how can there be such a thing? It's really appalling, the old minister is terrified, but the matter is big, and the fear is huge, His Royal Highness must be cautious, if there is a misunderstanding, the disaster is not small. ”
As soon as Li Xian's words came out, Li Zhen not only stood up, but his heart almost jumped out of his throat, and he couldn't stabilize his mind anymore, not for anything else, just because if Li Xian was really allowed to come to such a guy, the "evergreen business" would have to be finished here, and the loss of property was still a trivial matter, once the secrets in the business were exposed, the foundation of the entire Yue Wangfu would have to be dug up more than half, even if he could barely get through, the price was so big that Li Zhen could not afford it, but this was just a mouthful. Li Zhen couldn't persuade Li Xian to stop clearly, so he could only persuade him euphemistically.
"Misunderstanding? Hey, the little nephew also hopes that it was a misunderstanding, but unfortunately, the evidence is conclusive, and it is difficult for the little nephew to misunderstand, such a huge man is not removed, how can the little nephew be worthy of those soldiers who died in battle, eighth uncle, what do you say, huh? ”
Li Xian smiled coldly, scolded with infinite hatred, and forced Li Zhen again without relaxation.
"This, hehe, what His Royal Highness said is, it's just, well, it's just that the court has a law after all, although the crime of bandits is big, it will be arrested by the East Palace, for fear of provoking discussions, you must know that under the crowd, the three of them become tigers, Your Highness thinks twice, thinks twice, according to the old minister, the safest way is to transfer the case to the Criminal Department, and the Criminal Department will punish it, which can not let the robbers escape, nor can it damage His Royal Highness's reputation.
Li Zhen couldn't watch the "evergreen firm" disappear no matter what, but he didn't dare to admit the relationship between himself and the firm, seeing Li Xian pressing step by step, Li Zhen's heart was as bitter as if he had eaten Coptis chinensis, but he couldn't have a seizure again, so he could only pretend to be considerate of Li Xian and euphemistically persuade him.
"Well, the eighth uncle is worthy of being a serious person, Siyan is indeed reasonable, the little nephew is indignant for a while, and there is something wrong with it."
The way of negotiation lies in the fact that there is a basis for advancing and retreating, this truth Li Xian will not be unclear, it is impossible to really force Li Zhen to a dead end, if it is really a shot and two scattered, this negotiation is not a negotiation, but a complete break, this kind of scale of grasp Li Xian is very tight, this is full of satisfaction nodded in agreement, as if there is a meaning to stop, but at the end of the day, he did not issue an order to withdraw the troops, which means that this move is not thoughtful, but what to do is still what to do.
"Your Highness Shengming!"
Li Zhen who should say and can say has already said it, and in the face of Li Xian, who has never played cards according to common sense, Li Zhen really doesn't know what to say except for praise.
"Ah, by the way, a few days ago, the governor of Hexi Heizhi sent a letter, saying that Brother Wen has been in Hexi for many years, and he is already homesick, and every time he secretly feels sad, the little nephew really can't bear it, and he will move to the Ministry of Civil Affairs and Military Affairs in two days, so that Brother Wen can return early."
The one who should be beaten has already been beaten, and then it is the turn of the candy to eat, otherwise, this negotiation will not be able to continue, in view of this, Li Xian suddenly changed his words and threw a large piece of dog bone in front of Li Zhen.
"This kid is really not tight, no matter how much he serves the country, he can't bear any hardship, it's really mud that can't support the wall, and he has to let His Highness bother, the old minister is ashamed."
Li Wen was sent to Hexi not out of Li Zhen's intentions, but was kidnapped by the Empress Wu, the purpose of which was originally to ask Li Wen to go and mix with Li Xian, but unfortunately Li Wen was far from Li Xian's opponent, and he was kneaded like dough, not only failed to fill Li Xian, but became a hostage in Li Xian's hands, even if Li Zhen didn't have too many thoughts of throwing rat traps, it was feasible to get things up, more or less there would be some scruples, since he tried to rescue Li Wen from the sea of suffering, but he was always blocked by Li Xian, and never succeeded, At this time, when she heard that Li Xian actually opened her favor, Li Zhen not only did not get excited because of this, but her mind turned at a high speed, and while guessing the intention of Li Xian's move, she did not forget to echo and scold Li Wen a few words.
"Eh, Uncle Wen's words are exaggerated, Brother Wen is young after all, he has been out of the customs for many years, and he has made many meritorious deeds, and he has been fighting abroad all the year round, some homesick thoughts should also be there, it is the little nephew who was negligent, he should have let Brother Wen return home earlier, the eighth uncle can rest assured, the little nephew will do everything he can to do it."
A mere Li Wen is not a matter of Li Xian's mind at all, whether there is such a person in hand, there is not much of a problem in the overall situation, and Li Xianzi is not very dissatisfied with it if he can use it as a bargaining chip for a transaction, it is barely a waste to use, of course, it is refreshing.
"In this case, the old minister is grateful to His Highness for bothering, and I don't know if His Highness needs to do anything from the old minister?"
Li Zhen had expected that Li Xian's invitation to come must have a plan yesterday, but he couldn't guess the trick inside, at this time the sweetness had to be obtained, but Li Zhen was not happy at all, just because the sword hanging on his head was hanging high, and it could fall at any time.
"The eighth uncle is really a generous person, and the little nephew really has something to bother the eighth uncle, well, this matter is also related to the attack on the granary of the 'Deng Ji Firm', so let's say it, the little nephew heard that the criminal department has concluded the trial, and he will move the book in court tomorrow, I don't know if the eighth uncle ever knows?"
As soon as he heard Li Zhen's words, Li Xian knew that he already had the heart of trading, and he was in a good mood, but he didn't rush to the point, but asked casually with a smile.
"The old minister did hear some rumors, but he didn't know the details, and he didn't know what His Highness meant......"
Although he had already expected that Li Xian's plan must be related to tomorrow's morning dynasty, when Li Xian opened his mouth to make it clear, Li Zhen's heart still tightened involuntarily, and he didn't dare to say it to death, but tentatively asked half of the words.
"It's not a big deal, but I heard that all kinds of ministers are not conducive to Wei Fu Yin's control of the situation, and the queen of heaven Niangniang also doesn't like her incompetence, and she is determined to change her choice, and the little nephew also thinks that it should be so, but Luoyang Mansion is the center, and if you trust it to a non-person, it is very easy to cause endless troubles, is this candidate, after all, you still have to be cautious and cautious, I don't know what the eighth uncle thinks?"
The carrot was given, the big stick was ready, it was time to see the poor dagger, Li Xianzi didn't want to go around the bend any more, so he looked dignified and opened a corner of the hole card.
"What His Royal Highness said is right, if the selection of people is not right, there will be many troubles in the future, it is reported that the queen of heaven has a lot of eyes on Fan Lubing and Fan Shaoyin, and she expects it, I don't know if His Highness thinks this person is enough?"
The matter involves the dispute between the East Palace and the Empress Wu, there is not enough benefit, Li Zhen is unwilling to get involved in it, this hearing that Li Xian actually started the idea of Luoyang Mansion Yin, his heart immediately beat a drum, and he did not dare to leave Li Xian with the slightest handle, but cautiously brought out the candidate proposed by the Empress Wu, in order to test Li Xian's thoughts.
"Fan Shaoyin has been in the court for many years, and he can be regarded as a thin and honest person, and he is also considered to be sincere, when a young Yin is also worthy of his name, he is still competent, but he wants to be the governor of the government, regardless of his ability, I am afraid that it will be difficult to convince the public in terms of qualifications, eighth uncle, what do you say?"
Li Xian smiled, first raised and then commented on Fan Lubing, and in the end, he didn't forget to force Li Zhen to express an attitude on this.
"This ......, His Royal Highness is right, although Fan Shaoyin is capable, he has some experience, and he should be carved again, but I don't know who His Highness wants, hehe, the old minister just asks casually, if His Royal Highness is not inconvenient, it will be treated as if the old minister didn't say it."
People are under the eaves, and it is indispensable to show their attitude, as for whether they want to follow Li Xian's footsteps, that is two things to say, in view of this, Li Zhen will not be ambiguous, and follow Li Xian's words perfunctory.
"The eastern capital is the center, the city is full of powerful people, every time there is endless trouble, there must be a person who is upright and not a person in charge, in order to ensure the appeasement of the center, the little nephew thinks that the king of Gunzhou assassin Shi Luo Bin is extraordinary, upright, known as a clear name, and the qualifications are enough, it is the best candidate for Luoyang Mansion Yin, I don't know if the eighth uncle thinks so?"
Li Xianduo is a shrewd individual, and he can hear the perfunctory meaning implied in Li Zhen's words, but he didn't take it to heart, but completely opened the hole cards with a smile.
"Hmm......"
Before Li Xian showed his bottom, Li Zhen could be perfunctory and perfunctory, but once Li Xian showed his hole cards, it would not be perfunctory, after all, now Li Zhen's head still has a sword hanging on his head that will fall down at any time, but Li Zhen wants to come forward to fight with the Empress Wu, but it is not what he wants, and for a while, under the distractions in his mind, he really doesn't know how to deal with it......