Chapter 88: Conspiracy and Worry
That night, at Wen Tiren's house, Wen Tiren's henchmen Min Hongxue, Gao Jie, Tang Shiji, Zhang Jie and others gathered together to discuss what happened during the day. Wen Tiren sighed in a half-loud voice: "Liu Jimin's matter will be put aside for the time being!" ”
Hearing Wen Tiren say this, Min Hongxue immediately became anxious: "Ge Lao! That's a big deal of millions of taels a year! In case someone else preempts us, we won't even be able to drink the soup! Think about it, old man! ”
Wen Tiren sighed when he heard this: "Do you think the old man wants to give up? Do you know what we are based on where we are now? It is by virtue of His Majesty's trust in me. It's really shocking to see it today, then Liu Jimin actually invited His Majesty to intercede! Pardoned Sun Yuanhua, who was originally condemned to death! He is more trusted than the old man! The old man asked himself that he had already known His Majesty very well over the years! But I have never seen His Majesty believe in a person without reservation! This person should not be underestimated! Don't do it without knowing the details of him! ”
Several of his subordinates were silent after hearing this. They also know what kind of person their backer is, and they have always been cautious in doing things for the boss, even if they want to deal with a person, they never do it themselves. It's all about letting his subordinates test it first. And then when you fall into the well, you are often pulled off the horse unconsciously! It's too hard for him to come out and deal with someone head-on!
Seeing that the morale of his subordinates was low, Wen Tiren said gently, "But don't worry too much, everyone! Liu Jimin is blocking money for His Majesty, and most of the money he gets is sent to His Majesty's internal funds, since the money is in His Majesty's hands, are you still afraid that the money will run away? At most, it's just a few more people! In the end, let's take the lion's share! ”
Then he thought for a while and said, "It's not like we have no choice, those people in the Donglin Party can be said to hate Liu Jimin because of last year's incident!" Hong Xue! You send someone to contact those people in the Donglin Party privately and tell them about Liu Jimin bringing a large amount of money into the city. Surely they will not pass up such a great opportunity! ”
Hearing Wen Tiren's words, everyone was a little excited, and Min Hongxue said happily: "Pavilion Elder Gao Zhi! The subordinates will contact Wu Weiye and others tomorrow! Let them come out first when the time comes! Let's reap the benefits of the fishermen! ”
"Hmmm! Be careful, don't leak the news! Wen Tiren instructed
On the other side, Liu Fan didn't know about it, and on the way back, Liu Fan also sighed that Wen Tiren was tactful, no wonder he could rule for eight years in front of an impulsive and suspicious king like Chongzhen.
After coming out of the palace, Liu Fan immediately rushed to Xu's mansion and told Xu Guangqi that his father and son had settled the matter, so that they didn't have to worry anymore. The big stone in Liu Fan's heart also fell, the main purpose of coming to the capital this time was basically achieved, and there was an unexpected joy, that is, apprenticeship Xu Guangqi. Although, according to the historical trend, Xu Guangqi does not have much time to live! But it is undeniable that Xu Guangqi's influence is still very great, not only the relationship between Liu Fan and Sun Yuanhua has gone further, but also made up for Liu Fan's biggest shortcoming. Got rid of the title of "Takeo".
At night, Liu Fan lay on the bed and felt a headache when he thought about tomorrow. I don't know how the girl Chongzhen wants to stuff into me is completely bottomless, and I hope it's not too ugly. I heard that everyone in Daming has to bind their feet! I thought of the pictures I had seen circulating on the Internet before, and wrapped the women's feet tightly with a cloth to make their feet deformed and smaller, which I thought was beautiful. Generally, women begin to bind their feet from the age of four or five, until the adult bones are shaped before the cloth is untied, and there are also lifelong entanglements. It is really cruel to ask that the feet should not only be as small as three inches, but also arched! Three inches is only 10 centimeters! These literati are so perverted! Thinking that his future wife would also be like this, Liu Fan shuddered for a while, and Liu Fan secretly prayed in his heart that he would not meet him tomorrow.
Xiaozhu beside him looked at Liu Fan with a sad look and couldn't help asking, "Master, has something happened?" Can you tell us about it? ”
Liu Fan was embarrassed for a while when he heard this, he couldn't say anything about "little feet", so he had to say, "Master, aren't you worried about tomorrow's things!" I don't know what to give when the time is coming! ”
"Is it a gift from His Majesty's concubines? The perfume that the master gave us is very good! Pair it with some jewelry! This is not only innovative, but also atmospheric! Xiaozhu said with a grin
Liu Fan's eyes lit up and he praised: "Zhu'er is so smart!" How could I not have thought of it! In this way, it can also make our perfume famous, and we will not worry about selling it in the future! What a great way to kill multiple birds with one stone! ”
Then he asked with some distress: "What about the prince's gift?" Do you want to give a golden longevity lock? It's too cheesy, isn't it? ”
Xiaozhu thought for a moment and said carefully, "Otherwise, send a few pieces of jade?" ”
"Jade? This method is good, but where to find a suitable jade pendant or something for a while! If it doesn't go according to your wishes, it won't be a loss of face for the master! Liu Fan said a little worriedly
Xiaozhu frowned and said, "What should I do then?" Xiaozhu has no good way! ”
Seeing the two sighing, Xiaohe persuaded, "Don't worry, master, you have sent so much money to Your Majesty, and Your Majesty must not care too much about what gifts you give!" If the lord feels that he can't go in his heart, then just pick some at random, the slave maid heard that there are many treasures in the capital's Jubao Zhai, as long as you have money, you have everything! You might as well go and see it tomorrow morning. ”
Liu Fan didn't have any good way, and sighed when he heard this, "That's the only way!" I hope there is a gift that you like! ”
In the palace, Chongzhen and Tian Guifei also discussed this matter, Tian Guifei didn't know much about Liu Fan, and she only knew some superficial news when she was looking for someone to find out the news, so she asked Chongzhen with some worry, "Your Majesty!" Do you really want to marry Shuying to that Liu Jimin? Sookyoung is still very young! The concubine is afraid that she will be wronged! ”
Chongzhen smiled and said, "Don't worry, concubine! Jimin knows this person best! Young and talented in literature and martial arts, not only knowledgeable but also very good at fighting and training, you have not never seen the army, in the hands of Jimin in a few months to become an elite soldier! Jimin is also very funny and witty, and has a heartfelt respect for women, as the saying goes, what woman can hold up half the sky! I dare to assert that there are few people in the Ming Dynasty who know how to love women more than Guo Jimin! What a rare candidate for a husband! If it weren't for the fact that all my royal sisters would have been married! I can't bear to introduce him to Shuying! ”
"Your Majesty? Is this Liu Jimin really as good as you say? Concubine Tian said with some skepticism
"It's only many times better than what I said! I won't treat Shuying badly! The means of helping the people to collect money are also very superb! It's rare that he is not greedy for money, and I think his character is better than most civil officials! What's more, with the ability to help the people, I will be of great use in the future! After a few years of training, he is a pillar of talent! What else is Aifei worried about! Chongzhen explained with a smile
Hearing her husband's words, Concubine Tian was a little relieved, and muttered, "I hope so!" ”