Sima Liang and the five princes, gushing plans.

The two of them didn't know if they were too engrossed, or if they weren't thirsty at all.

A pot of good hot tea, until it cools through, I haven't touched a sip.

"Do you really want to abandon the master's family?" The eyes of the fifth prince were a little unbearable.

"Abandon the pawn to protect the car, this is a necessary loss. Moreover, the official salt is lost, and the Shi family is doomed to decline. Even if it doesn't fall now, it's only a matter of time. ”

Sima Liang stared at each other with a resolute expression.

After hesitating for a moment, the five princes made a decision.

"Well, okay. Then discard it. Looking at his expression, it still hurts.

Thinking that such a big cash cow as the Shi's family is gone, he is very uncomfortable.

You can choose between money and power, and the five princes still choose the latter.

As long as he is still in a high position, there will always be money bags that want to cling. It's just that the next substitute may not be so good.

"Fifth brother, don't ask for the kindness of a woman, and when you decide, you will decide."

Sima Liang prevented the other party from having the idea of luck, and persuaded again.

"I know the pros and cons. My share will be done. The rest is left to the sixth brother. ”

The fifth prince took a deep breath and exhaled.

He glanced at Sima Liang, then stood up.

"I'll do my best, you go."

Sima Liang sat in place and watched the other party leave.

When the courtyard door closed again, he fell into deep thought.

"When I have to break my arm to survive, can I be as decisive as the fifth brother?"

Sima Liang knocked on the coffee table uneasily, obviously he didn't know what choice he would make when the time came.

After slumping into his chair, he looked at the beams above him

"In order that this day will not come, I have to plan more carefully. At the same time, I also need some people to help me do things in secret. ”

Sima Liang knew that his passivity this time was because there was too little information. At the same time, there are too few available people in your hands.

So he needs some people, to help him do things in the shadows.

Sima Liang had thought about it before, but finally gave up.

The reason is to avoid trouble.

There's enough trouble that can't be avoided now, and it doesn't hurt to have more.

"Let Xiao Shunzi cultivate? Or let the little third son? ”

For the first time, Sima Liang hesitated in employing people.

If it was him before, he would definitely choose Xiao Shunzi to do it. But Pingnan's matter is too strange, and with Xiao Shunzi's words, it is difficult to verify.

Even if Sima Liang has the heart to believe in the other party, it is difficult to guarantee that the same thing will happen again.

If it's next time let Xiaoshunzi deal with something similar.

The other party disappeared and there was no news, so what should Sima Liang do?

Wait for Junko to take care of everything and then take care of the aftermath yourself?

Sima Liang hated waiting unknowingly.

This will make him unable to control the situation and feel insecure.

"Little third son."

Sima Liang became suspicious of Xiao Shunzi.

At the same time, he forgot about the three major families.

That is, when the seeds of doubt and distrust are planted, there will always be a day when they will blossom and bear fruit.

But there is still a difference between watching and putting yourself in the shoes.

Sima Liang should have sensed something, but he didn't want to believe it.

He picked up the teacup on the coffee table and looked at the smooth inner walls inside.

Sima Liang was slightly distracted.

"In the eyes of my peers or subordinates, there must be something in my cup. But as long as the person on top can see what's in the cup. ”

After sighing, Sima Liang put the teacup upside down on the table and left the courtyard.

People take the tea to cool, and another pot of tea is cool.

And several major families are staging, and before people leave, the tea begins to cool down.

If there's anything worse in the world than death, it's knowing that you're going to die, but you can't do anything but wait to die.

What is more torturous than waiting for death is that there is a glimmer of life in the place of death.

It's like the world is dark in a storm. And you have a small oil lamp in your hand that will be blown out at some point.

Even if it's just a little bit of light, people will do their best to protect it.

Because it's gone, the darkness gets out of control and the environment is devastating.

The Lu family's mansion is brightly lit, but the lights in the courtyard can't brighten Lu Qiu's heart.

Now the only thing that supports him is the life-saving oil lamp of the second prince.

This time, the floating corpses in Pingnan City were sent by the Lu family.

The purpose is very simple, that is, to prevent the prince from committing ghosts, and at the same time waiting for an opportunity to find an opportunity to strike.

But the development of events exceeded Lu Qiu's expectations.

It's normal for people to die, but the floating corpse canal alone makes him a little scared.

"I hope the Lu family is not a scapegoat."

Since the incident, Lu Qiu has always paid attention to the affairs of Pingnan.

On the surface, the case was still under investigation, but he knew the matter, and it was decided the moment Zong Zheng stepped out of Zhongdu.

Subsequently, no matter how the situation develops, it is nothing more than a few more scapegoats.

After all, it is impossible for a few princes involved to take the main responsibility.

When it comes to things on the surface, someone still has to carry the responsibility, and the several major families that handle it are the best choice.

The Feng family, controlled by Sima Liang, has the second most ships, but nominally it is the first time, and there is no mistake in the salt that Xiaoshunzi has marked, which basically excludes the possibility of accountability.

Lu Qiu learned some about the Rong family and knew that the other party could avoid this responsibility.

The master's responsibility is a sure thing, but he will not resist all the responsibility. Because the Shi family now indirectly controls the Yancheng Salt Farm, the court will not let him fall all at once, so someone needs to share the responsibility.

There is no choice for the rest, only the Lu family will carry this pot.

Regardless of the severity of the responsibility, it has a great impact on the Lu family

Now the credibility of the Lu family has plummeted, if this responsibility is shouldered.

Many people who are stammering with the second prince and watching the last run may be a wall-to-wall grass.

Not to mention whether the Lu family can cross this hurdle. Even if you carry it, the weight on the second prince's side will become very light.

A money bag that becomes a burden and a burden.

Basically, there is no value in existence.

"At this time, the war in the Northwest is going on." Lu Qiu let out a long sigh.

In fact, he really wanted to find the second prince and discuss how to solve it.

But the second prince is too far away, and this time the case is over. Not to mention the urgency of the front.

Lu Qiu's inopportune news at this time will make the other party feel that he is indiscriminate.

The more he thought about it, the more upset he became.

"I don't even have anyone around to talk to, I'm really tired."

For so many years, it was Lu Qiu who supported Nuoda's family business alone.

It wasn't a problem before. But in recent years, as he gets older, he is a little powerless.

Coupled with Lu Dashao's lack of courage, the future of the Lu family is unknown. made him, an old man who was over half a hundred years old, even more tired.

"Lao Xu, get me some refreshing incense."

Lu Qiu closed his eyes and gently kneaded the bridge of his nose.

Then he heard footsteps.

"Give it to me."

Lu Qiu thought he was a housekeeper.

He closed his eyes and held out his hand.

"What a bowl."

Lu Qiu opened his eyes suspiciously and looked at the porridge in his hand.

Then, when he saw the person who had sent him, his eyes widened.

"Why are you here. I don't want to eat. ”

Maybe he was really tired, although Lu Qiu was a little surprised, he didn't lose his temper when he saw that the dog didn't lose his temper.

"Lao Xu, bring me some refreshing incense." He placed the porridge on the coffee table and closed his eyes again.

"Dad, let's have some. You haven't eaten much in two days. Refreshment incense hurts the body, use less. If there's something to do, I'll help you. Lu Dashao cared.

"If only you had this heart. You're not the material, follow the housekeeper well. Collect the bad things, and I will be content. ”

Lu Qiu still didn't open his eyes to look at the other party.

Two days after the last fall and coma, Lu Dashao is like a different person.

I don't drink any more wine, and I learn things from the old housekeeper all day long. It looks like a prodigal son.

Even Fluttershy's side thinks that Lu Dashao has become a normal person.

But the old people in Lu Mansion knew that this was just three minutes of heat from the other party.

Lu Dashao also had a serious life before, but after a few days, his true form was revealed.

Some people who like to gamble will not go home for a few nights after the young master returns to normalcy after the opening of the market.

"Dad, you're worried about Pingnan. Although I don't know the specifics, I know that Liu Dongyang has passed. Thinking that there is the meaning of King Yan, there is a case under investigation on the surface, but the other party is also dealing with the case. I think it can affect some of the results. You might as well go find King Yan. ”

"What do you know, it's okay if King Yan doesn't fall into the well."

Regarding the dog's bad idea, Lu Qiu couldn't help but open his eyes and glared at the other party.

Lu Dashao was not afraid, but looked at Lu Qiu seriously.

"Dad, this is your narrow-mindedness. As you often say, there are no permanent friends, only eternal interests. If you calculate carefully, now that the Lu family's vitality has been greatly damaged, the master's family is almost the same after this incident. Coupled with the previous profits, the Rong family became bigger. ”

"This is still secondary, if the fifth prince collapses, the second prince will be affected. The prince who has benefited the most is not in a more stable position. As soon as the storage position is stable, the Yang family will be the second Li family. The relationship between the Li family and King Yan, I don't need to say more. ”

"As long as they are not absolute enemies, there is the possibility of cooperation. As long as we forget about the previous game for a while, it is possible to cooperate with us. ”

These words made Lu Qiu sober up in an instant.

He looked closely at his dog. I thought: It can't be broken, I actually have a brain.

"That's what you want?" Lu Qiu was skeptical.

"Dad, I'm just stupid, not stupid. As long as I'm not being tricked, I can still see some doorways. ”

Lu Dashao seemed to know how much he weighed, and he didn't forcibly ask for credit.

"Okay, you'll be useful this time. You rest first, I want to think about how to talk to King Yan about this. ”

Lu Qiu took a deep look at the dog and waved his hand to signal the other party to rest.

"Why don't you leave?" He glanced at the porridge and said softly.

"I'll eat, you can step back first."

Lu Dashao was still standing in place, looking at Lu Qiu directly.

"Dad, this time. You can't go. ”

"Huh? Why. You talk to King Yan, can you talk? ”

Lu Qiu frowned and looked at the other party.

"Do you want to talk to an idiot, or to an old fox. Don't think about it, naturally I'll choose me as an idiot. ”

"This may be the last chance for the Lu family, and there is no room for failure. If I go private, I will lose some more benefits, but King Yan will not be so defensive of me. After all, there is a second prince behind us, and you have too many scruples, it is easy for the other party to be jealous of your intentions. ”

Saying this, Lu Dashao laughed at himself.

"I'm different, I just want to keep the Lu family at this stage, and I won't think about the rest. The Lu family has fallen, and I, a young man, can't do it. ”

What Lu Dashao said was very rough, but it was indeed a bit crooked. Even if Lu Qiu didn't want to admit it, the other party was indeed more suitable than himself to talk to Sima Liang.

And the second prince or prince found that Lu Dashao came to the door. Lu Qiu can use this as an excuse to say that his son has a bad brain and goes privately, so as to draw a line with the Lu family.

After all, Lu Dashao's prestige is clear to those who know, and they will not suspect anything.

After pondering the risks and possibilities, Lu Qiu nodded.

"Even if you are a waste, the Lu family will be handed over to you. It's time for you to take on the task. ”

"Thank you, Dad."

In this life, for the first time in his life, he gained his father's trust, and Lu Ying smiled very happily.