Liu Jian was recognized by Liu Hong as the imperial prince, and this matter was of great significance to him.

was directly transferred from the Zongzheng Department to check and verify the generation, and from then on, not only Liu Jian, but also the clan weight of the Liu family of Zhuojun behind him, will also rise.

Of course, all this cannot be done for nothing.

Liu Hong is not a good person, and he will not do such a thing at will just because he likes Liu Jian, there is no doubt that this is a transaction between the emperor and the meritorious hero of filial piety.

used the recognized clan status to exchange Liu Jian's loyalty in exchange for his saddle before and after the horse.

Liu Jian understands this very well in his heart, so from today on, he will have to figure out with Liu Hong from time to time.

not only let Liu Hong use him, but also ensure that he would not be ruined by the emperor's excessive use.

Yangqiu is a lesson from the past.

At present, since Liu Hong has opened up the situation through the Zongzheng Administration, Liu Jian will naturally have to invest in it and repay him.

"Your Majesty, the minister has a matter that is extremely private, and he dare not hide it from His Majesty."

Liu Hong said with a smile on his face: "What's the matter with Aiqing, although it is clearly stated that between the same sect, there is no need to be too polite in private. ”

At this time, he suddenly heard Liu Yan say: "Your Majesty, Deran has important matters to explain to Your Majesty, and the minister will take power and retire." ”

"No need, Zongzheng is a person I rely on, you and my uncle and nephew don't need it, you just stay and listen."

After that, Liu Honghuan glanced around at the other people around him, including Zhang Rang, Zhao Zhong and others.

"Wait for the right and step aside."

"Whoa!"

A group of chamberlains and colorful girls retreated according to Liu Hong's holy order, but Zhang Rang seemed to be quite unwilling, and when he left, he looked at Liu Jian and Liu Yan back and forth, and there seemed to be a little jealousy in his eyes.

Seeing this situation, Liu Jian had a rough idea in his heart.

It seems that for Liu Hong, the degree of trustworthiness of the clan relatives is not lower than that of eunuchs, and in some specific circumstances, even higher than eunuchs.

From this point of view, Liu Yan's status in Liu Hong's heart is really not low.

But it is no wonder that the policy of abolishing Shi Limu was proposed by Liu Yan to Liu Hong, if there is no deep trust as the foundation, how can ordinary people dare to raise this matter in front of Liu Hong?

When he was young, after the eunuchs and the colorful girls had withdrawn, Liu Jianfang said to Liu Hong: "Your Majesty, when the minister left from the West Garden a few days ago, there were people from the Yuan family who came to look for the ministers in a few days. ”

"Yuan's Chinese?" When Liu Hong heard this, an unhappy expression appeared on his face for a moment.

Liu Yan looked at Liu Jian in surprise.

But this surprise was only for a moment, and then I saw Liu Yan regain his calm expression.

But Liu Hong seemed to be a little unhappy, the person he had just promoted from the clan, the Yuan family sent someone to pick peaches so quickly.

"Why is the Yuan family looking for you?"

"He didn't express his attitude for the time being, but just gave some gifts, all of which were ordinary utensils for the ministers to use in Luoyang City."

"Oh? Hehe, the Yuan family takes a lot of care of you. ”

Liu Hong's words were faintly jealous.

"The Yuan family does have this intention, and the gift minister also accepts all the orders, and he should go to Yuan's house to pay a visit the next day."

"You ......"

Liu Hong's expression was a little embarrassed: "You are two-sided to please you, and no one will be left behind?" ”

The Son of Heaven was angry, but Liu Jian was not afraid, at this moment, this matter must be made clear by a showdown with Liu Hong, otherwise there will be many things that will be very difficult to do in the future, and even difficult to move an inch.

"Your Majesty!" Liu Yan on the side suddenly said: "Your Majesty, don't be anxious, De Ran has a great merit, and is also a person from Zheng Xuezhong, the limelight is in Luoyang, the Yuan family and the Yang family are both the leaders of today's learning, and they have always been willing to recruit old officials, if they don't look for Deran at this time, it is weird." ”

Liu Hong glanced at Liu Yan, but saw Liu Yan give Liu Hong a look.

Liu Hong understood in an instant...... Knowing one's own situation and that of the enemy!

By the side of the Yuan family, if there is a shadow son of mine, it is always good.

At this time, I heard Liu Jianyan say: "If Your Majesty is dissatisfied, the minister is willing to go back today, and all the gifts will be returned to the Yuan family!" ”

When Liu Hong heard this, he was stunned at first.

Immediately, Fang heard him laugh heartily: "Why does Aiqing need to be like this? You don't have to! The Runan Yuan clan is famous, and its protégés are all over the world, why should they offend them? Since the people are kind, you accept it, besides, aren't the people in the Yuan family also my courtiers? ”

When Liu Jian heard this, he let go of his hanging heart.

If Liu Hongzhen just didn't let him communicate with the Yuan family, then he would really have to cut off the Yuan family's road in the future.

There is no doubt that the Yuan clan and the Hongnong Yang clan, who are in charge of the current literary system, are behemoths in the current relatively stable season or in the chaotic secession in the future, and they are huge enough to be regarded as a thorn in the side of any force.

For Liu Jian, the same is true.

But in the end, it is really the next step to confront the Yuan family now, not only for himself, but also for Liu Hong.

Soldiers: Fighting and plotting is nothing more than that.

Liu Hong, who is well versed in the way of conspiracy, seems to have figured it out after all.

"The minister is His Majesty's courtier, and what His Majesty does not let the minister do, the minister will never do!"

For a person like Liu Hong, it makes no sense to show too much ability and insight talent, for an emperor, you just need to make him feel that you value him, you are the person in the palm of his hand, and at the same time it is enough for him to kill.

Frankly informed Liu Hong about his invitation by the Yuan family, although it made him feel angry for a while, but it also invisibly got closer to the emperor.

Moreover, there is a scheming Liu Yan next to this, and he can see what Liu Hong can't see clearly for a while.

"Aiqing is loyal, I know very well, don't worry, I'm not testing you, I'm a person with a broad mind, I don't need to be suspicious, I don't need to use people."

When Liu Jian heard this, he only replied with one word in his heart: Phew!

Then, I saw Liu Hong look at Liu Yan again, and said, "Aiqing, what is the current situation in the Yuan clan's sect?" ”

Liu Yan turned his head to look at Liu Jian, and then replied: "The old brother is the last brother, and he has self-respect for the old officials, and the younger one has not yet seen what kind of climate it is." ”

Liu Hong looked at Liu Jian with a smile: "Understand?" ”

"I understand."

Suitable talent, Liu Yan's words 'brother to brother' reminded Liu Jian.

Yes, although Yuan Kui is a descendant in the Yuan family's generation, he is not the longest, because his two brothers died, and the brother died as the elder brother, and he successfully inherited all the resources of the Yuan family in Runan.

Just as Sun Quan inherited Sun Ce's foundation, Zhao Guangyi inherited Zhao Kuangyin's foundation.

Based on Liu Jian's understanding of the Yuan family, the next sect leader of the Yuan family, if there is no accident, will definitely be Yuan Ji, the eldest son of Yuan Feng's lineage.

If this matter is confirmed, then from Yuan Kui's current point of view, what should he do to make his house still have some say after Yuan Ji's position becomes a partial branch?

Maybe it is to take advantage of the fact that he is still alive and the head of the family, change the distribution of power, so that the power in the clan is not completely concentrated in the hands of the patriarch, and maybe it will leave a way for the future of his own house.

Father dies and son replaces, brother dies and brother dies, this has been the case since ancient times.