In fact, not only Yang Zhen and Luo Chengzhang were puzzled by the Xu family's behavior, but also important figures within the Xu family, who were also full of doubts about this, such as Xu Jie's third son Xu Ying. Pen @ fun @ pavilion wWw. ｂｉｑUｇE。 ｉｎｆｏ

With the two brothers Xu Fan and Xu Kun, who rely on their father's identity and influence to be keen on their careers, they are also really different in officialdom, as the third son, Xu Ying has no interest in being an official, although he also relies on Xu Jie's grace to get the title of official, but what he cares about most is to take care of his own land and property. In his eyes, any high-ranking official and any power are empty, and only the silver that can be grasped and seen in front of him is a real thing.

Xu Jie is indeed not comparable to ordinary officials, even if this son has very different ambitions from his own, he has no intention of forcing him to change, but simply handed over the affairs of his hometown in Huating County to this third son. And now the Xu family can become the leading family in the local area, in addition to Xu Jie's daunting and terrible background, Xu Ying's hard work over the years is also indispensable.

And this Xu Ying also has one more benefit that makes Xu Jie even more satisfied, that is, filial piety. When he, the father of Zhishi, returned to his hometown, Xu Ying immediately returned all the power in the family to Xu Jie, and he just became the big housekeeper. Although in fact, such a big family with Xu Jie's nearly seventy years of age really doesn't have the energy to manage, and Xu Ying still has to preside over everything, but this attitude alone is enough to make Xu Jie deeply satisfied with this son.

Because of this, in the past few years, Xu Ying's status in the family has been increasing day by day, and sometimes the weight of speaking in front of her father is heavier than that of the two brothers, especially when something is closely related to the development of the family, Xu Jie will deliberately ask the meaning of the third son, and then make a decision.

But even so, in this matter about the Cao Gang, Xu Ying still felt confused, and she really couldn't understand why her father made this decision and intervened in this kind of internal gang fighting. And as far as he knows, there is a Jinyi Wei who has recently been in good shape behind the Hangzhou Cao Gang, isn't this offending people?

Originally, since this was Xu Jie's decision, as a filial son, he endured it even if he was puzzled. But early this morning, the news came that the situation over there was actually lost by the side of the family bet, which made Xu Ying even more impatient.

At this time, it was almost noon, but the sun overhead was tightly covered by thick clouds, and there was faint thunder muffled in the sky, which made Xu Ying, who was already worried, feel even more bored. After pacing in his yard for nearly half an hour, he finally turned his heart on his mind and decided to ask his father what he thought, otherwise it would be too uncomfortable to hold it in his heart.

When Xu Ying walked out of the courtyard gate, a few raindrops had fallen tricklingly, hitting the roofs of the rows of chic Jiangnan residential courtyards, and there was a poetic haze.

As a high-ranking official in the current dynasty for many years, Xu Jie's aesthetics and interests are obviously completely different from ordinary dignitaries. The mansions of ordinary officials are always built in a grand and magnificent manner, and they wish that the walls could be higher and thicker than the city walls, and it seems that their noble status cannot be shown otherwise. But Xu Jie doesn't see it that way, doesn't he want to rebel and become the king, and to be a landlord and a rich man needs to make his house look like a small castle?

So under his instruction, the Xu family's mansion in Huating County is much more low-key than other officials' mansions, but it is composed of elegant fine courtyards, which looks like an ordinary Jiangnan countryside from a distance.

Of course, this is just a superficial appearance. As the former Shoufu, it is one of the few Shoufu mansions that can get a good death since the Jiajing Dynasty. Whether it is the size of each courtyard or the materials used in it, it is related to identity, feng shui and so on. Coupled with unique taste, this Xu family mansion is countless times taller than those luxurious and tall mansions.

As long as you walk on the path of the Xu family's house, all the surrounding scenery is so harmonious and exquisite, making people feel like they are in the Jiangnan water town like a peach blossom spring. Even if it is raining at this time, it has a unique flavor in it.

It's just that Xu Ying at this moment doesn't have the mood to appreciate the unique charm of Jiangnan, even if she walks in this pink wall and green tile, she is still just thinking about what to say after meeting her father, how to say it so as not to make the old man unhappy, and at the same time she can express her meaning clearly.

After a meal straight, Xu Ying came to a courtyard that was completely made of Xiangfei bamboo, but from the outside, it was completely impossible to see that it was made of bamboo. After whispering a few times to Huang Xuan, his father's henchman in front of the courtyard gate, the other party went in first.

Yes, even if he, who is a son, wants to see his father Xu Jie, he has to get permission first. Fortunately, Xu Ying was indeed valued by Xu Jie, and after only a moment, Huang Xuan walked out with a smile: "Third master, please, you came at the right time, the owner just woke up from a nap." Otherwise, you'll have to wait here. ”

"Thank you." Xu Ying nodded slightly at the other party, then her face was respectful, and she entered the courtyard gently, and soon came to the study where Xu Jie's daily life and reading were familiar. After seeing the familiar old figure inside, he knelt under the corridor very respectfully: "Son Xu Ying asked his father to come here." ”

"Oh, it's Yun Qing, come in and talk." Xu Jie called his son's word and beckoned to him very affectionately.

Xu Ying stood up at this time, brushed off the dust under her, stepped into the house cautiously, and bowed to her father again: "Is your father okay today?" ”

Xu Jie is over seventy years old, his beard and hair are snow-white, and there are still a lot of age spots on his face, but his head is very energetic, and his voice is quite loud, especially a pair of eyes, which are still shining, and he has not reached the time of old confusion at first glance. In fact, in his own opinion, compared with his old opponent Yan Song, the other party can still be the first assistant when he is eighty, and he is now in his seventies, and he is still very young. However, Emperor Longqing at that time believed in Gao Gong, and he knew that he was not the opponent of their master and apprentice, so he retreated bravely.

Of course, the final fate of the high arch is far inferior to his own. Who is called the first emperor Fubo, it only took seven years to go to the west of the great treasure, and then he was replaced by his most proud protégé disciple Zhang Juzheng to replace Gao Suqing and become the first assistant of the dynasty.

If you think about it, your previous choice is not too bad, otherwise you wouldn't have such an identity today, and you wouldn't be so leisurely.

Looking at this third son, who has no intention of career, but his ability is not bad, and he is very filial, Xu Jie's face showed a warm smile: "You and I don't have to see each other like this." Although the weather is a little stuffy today, there is no discomfort for the father. ”

"That's good......" Xu Ying hurriedly replied happily.

The two fathers and sons just sat and stood up to each other, talking about some things that were not salty or light, and they looked not much different from ordinary fathers and sons. Of course, unlike ordinary people, the relationship between father and son seems to be farther away, after all, the psychological pressure on the son of the current Shoufu is still not small.

After gossiping with his son for a while, Xu Jie smiled faintly: "Yunqing, you are not only here today to say goodbye to your father, just say anything, there is nothing between our father and son that cannot be said directly." ”

"This ...... Father saw it? Xu Ying said with a little surprise.

"After learning the news from Hangzhou early this morning, my father expected that you would come." Xu Jie smiled faintly: "You want to come to explore your father's mouth for this matter, right?" ”

"Father, forgive me, the child ......" Xu Ying was broken by her father's words, and her heart was tight, and she quickly wanted to distinguish and admit her mistake, but was interrupted by Xu Jie's wave: "It's not wrong for you to ask about your father if you don't understand, after all, this big family is all watched by you, and you need to understand the reason." ”

"Yes...... Thank you for your understanding. Xu Ying only felt relieved, if she annoyed her father because of this, her life at home would not be easy. Don't look at my father who doesn't care about anything now, but as long as he says a word, he can't control anything.

Since Xu Jie's words have come to this, of course, there is no need for the son to look ahead and backwards, hiding something, so he asked bluntly: "Father, the child has indeed been full of doubts about your previous decision, I don't know why you want to meddle in such a thing as the Cao Gang." I have speculated before, are you planning to develop our family business into the matter of Cao Yun? As he spoke, he glanced at Xu Jie cautiously again.

Xu Jie still had that indifferent smile on his face, and said slowly: "My father did have this idea. Our Xu family's business is getting bigger and bigger, and we are in a place like Jiangnan, so it will always be good for us to be able to plug in Caoyun. Moreover, this transportation needs ships, and our affairs are inseparable from ships, which makes it even more necessary. ”

"But even so, if we want to meddle in Caoyun, we don't need to act like this time......" Xu Ying couldn't take care of too much at this time, and immediately took out her doubts thoroughly: "With the reputation of our family, even the Cao Gang will only welcome our shares, right?" And why should they be mixed into such chaos? What's more, this is not a sure win. ”

Xu Jie listened to his son's words, and unconsciously sighed softly, and the smile on his face finally disappeared: "I didn't expect such a result." I thought that their plan this time was very thorough and would be successful. I didn't expect it, I didn't expect it, after all, it backfired......"