Nanzheng, the festival to appease the embassy.

"Father, I have received news that the north suffered a very serious white plague last winter, and the Hu people are internally unstable. In order to stabilize his rule, Li Chongshan wanted to go south to launch a plundering war and solve internal problems. Su Hedai has been confronting us for so long, so he naturally knows that the situation on our side will only be consumed in vain but will not gain much, and he has determined that he will not launch an attack in Guanzhong. Su Hedai is Li Chongshan's confidant, and he has been transferred to the Central Plains to preside, and his replacement is Deputy Marshal A Richa. Ah Richa is a father who knows, he is more arrogant, and his ability is much worse than Su Hedai, and he can't fully grasp Guanzhong now, which is an excellent opportunity for us to expand our power. ”

"Once the war breaks out in the Central Plains, I want to lead about 30,000 people from the five battalions in the east to occupy the Meridian Pass and make a posture of attacking Jingzhao, which will definitely contain a large number of troops in the pass. At the same time, the father led the main force out of Chencang Road to capture the Dasan Pass, cutting off the connection between Longyou and Guanzhong. Once we have a foothold in Dasanguan, we can calmly develop to the west, and there is no need to transfer horses and grain for thousands of miles, and there is no shortage of population in Longyou and Qinzhou, and we can also trade with the Western Regions, and our strength will surely increase rapidly, and we will be able to take all the customs in the near future. ”

Deng Changxun listened to Lin Jian'an's suggestion and was silent for a long time and did not respond. Lin Jian'an understood that this was to gamble on the future and fate of the entire Han Mansion, and it was not so easy to decide, but he was worried about whether Deng Changxun still had that ambition.

"Huaishan, although you are only my son-in-law, but for so many years, I have always regarded you as a son, and Jixi is also surnamed Deng, in fact, it is not impossible to hand over the Han Mansion to you. I'm over 50 years old, and my old bones may not be able to survive what you think. ”

"When I was seriously ill the year before last, I thought you would make a move, but you are still the same. To tell you the truth, I've thought about handing over the power to you since then. However, Zhiyong's matter is not over yet, and I still have doubts in my heart. ”

Lin Jian'an understood the meaning of Deng Changxun's words. The year before last, Deng Changxun suddenly reported that he was seriously ill without warning, and at that time, Lin Jian'an was discussing with Cao Baojin in the Chenggu camp how to adjust the deployment of each battalion in order to carry out a penetrating attack on the Longyou area in the northwest and expand the strategic space.

Hearing that Deng Changxun could not take care of the news, Lin Jian'an once thought about whether to launch a mutiny, eliminate dissidents, and completely control the Han Mansion.

In the past few years, Deng Changxun has handed over most of the affairs to him and Cao Baojin to deal with, and basically mastered the battalions deployed around Nanzheng, and the absolutely loyal Shanzi Battalion and Yongzi Battalion can enter Nanzheng to control the situation within three days.

But thinking that Deng Changxun can go step by step from a small local petty official to today, his ability is undoubted, and the hidden means have not been fully seen, even if he has such a close relationship with Cao Baojin, he has common ambitions and ambitions, and he cannot guarantee that he will fully support himself when he makes a move, so he did not take the risk, and rushed back to Nanzheng to visit and take care of him.

Now it seems that his decision was correct, it was Deng Changxun's last test before handing over power, and waiting for natural inheritance is the best way.

In addition, since Lin Jian'an was stationed in Nanzheng, there have been a lot of rumors, what Lin Jian'an is here to pat himself on the back and grab power, what unspeakable things he has done in Jianning, etc., these rumors have been heard a lot, how can Deng Changxun have no ideas in his heart.

"Father, I have been investigating this matter for a long time, and there is no clear evidence, but there are still eyebrows. Please think about it, Brother Zhiyong is said to have been married for many years, why has he never had an heir? ”

"I have found out that after the eldest brother got married, he accepted a room like a wife, it is a person from your hometown, and it is Deng Fei who told them peace, and this father can send someone to easily confirm it. That Mrs. Ru died shortly after the eldest brother's accident, and it is said that she missed her too much, and her witness was gone. I have seen my sister-in-law for other reasons in Jianning to find a famous doctor, and I am sure that even if my sister-in-law remarries, she will definitely not be able to have children, but I am not good at checking, which is the main reason why I was suspicious of Deng Fei at first. ”

"But Deng Fei was always by your side when the eldest brother had an accident, I checked it in detail, and there was really no action. However, the prince of Jianning sent someone to assist me, and found out that someone in your hometown had been active in Jianning during that time, and later disappeared, mainly because of business dealings with the relatives of the current governor Qi Daren. Father, how long has it been since you saw your eldest brother who has been living in seclusion in his hometown? Although I retired because of you, I am also a former official. ”

Deng Changxun has been an official for many years, and he has mastered the Han Mansion for so many years, and the movements of the imperial court are very clear, and he already understands the meaning of his words. His eldest brother is also very capable, but it was only because of him Deng Changxun that he returned to the countryside, and he has always felt guilty in his heart, so he has always been reluctant to think in that direction.

"Why didn't you say these things earlier?"

"Father, you can't get married, that's your eldest brother, and you don't have a direct witness, so it's very clean. I'm suspicious myself. If you hadn't asked me today, I wouldn't have said it. ”

After listening to Lin Jian'an's words, Deng Changxun was a little emotional. Since the death of his son, Deng Changxun feels that his spirit has also followed, and his past ambitions have long been consumed. Fortunately, now that there is a successor, Deng Changxun has made a decision.

Deng Fei didn't see his uncle in Deng Mansion today, nor did he see his uncle Lu, it is said that he was ill, and only Deng Chan took a photo with him.

I drank seven or eight cups of tea, and I didn't see anyone when it was dark, but I heard a news that he was about to leave Nanzheng and was sent to Shuzhong to contact the matter of buying grain, saying that there was about to be a big war and needed a lot of food, so he was stationed in Shuzhong, and it was arranged by Deng Changxun himself.

Deng Fei knew that if this was true, then he would completely leave the center of power in the Han Mansion.

Deng Fei is really unwilling, he also wants to go out to take charge of the army independently to get the capital to settle down. But with Lin Jian'an's current power and his uncle's trust, he couldn't find any chance.

No, even if you go, it will make you Lin Jian'an uncomfortable, he decided to go to Li Xun to implement that plan for a long time, even if Lin Jian'an knows about it, he is Deng Changxun's nephew, as long as there is no evidence, and he is not the person in charge on the surface, Lin Jian'an can't do anything to him.

Lin Jianyue returned to Muzhai depressed. Before I arrived at the Zhaimen, I saw Mu Qingqing sitting high on the top of the Zhaimen from a distance, his legs swaying from side to side, especially unladylike, there were already a lot of all kinds of snacks and melon skins below, and it was estimated that he had been sitting for a long time.

As soon as he saw Lin Jianyue and his party, Mu Qingqing quickly jumped down and rushed over, shouting: "Did you succeed this time?" Did you miss me? If you grab any good things, you have to show me first! ”

Mu Qingqing tilted his head and pinched Lin Jianyue's face vigorously: "Look, I really lost a lot of weight, it must be Zhang Yiyun, the pig, who ate up your dry food and didn't let him eat at night." "For Mu Qingqing, there is no such thing as a kiss between men and women.

Lin Jianyue was already much taller than Mu Qingqing, and he had to lower his head slightly to let Mu Qingqing pinch it.

The big fat man shouted beside him: "Sister Qingqing, I really don't have it, although I always can't eat enough, I don't believe you ask Brother Jianyue." ”

Mu Qingqing's eyes glared and he said very unhappily: "Usually the little brother makes you have less things?" Dare to talk back! ”

The big fat man touched his head and smirked: "That's right, I know that Brother Jianyue is the best for me." ”

Lin Jianyue tilted his head and asked Zhang Yiyun to go back first, he had something to say to Sister Qingqing. Zhang Yiyun was a little unhappy, why did he have to tell him to go away every time he said something secret?

Mu Qingqing just looked at Lin Jianyue's face carefully, and his hands circled around him.

Lin Jianyue took out a gorgeous big box from the package behind him and handed it over: "This is another thing that the second brother asked me to bring you, I have seen it, it is really a good thing." Sister Qingqing, the second brother is really good to you, you should be nice to him. ”

Mu Qingqing pursed his mouth: "It's really unproductive, I don't know if he has a little bit of broken thoughts?" Does this work? If it weren't for the hard work you brought back, I wouldn't have taken it. I'll send it to the flower house in a moment. ”

Lin Jianyue couldn't cry or laugh: "Second Uncle Hua's family is about to go bankrupt, and the house is full of things you sent." ”

"Then sell it to the Liu family."

Mu Qingqing suddenly remembered something, and touched Lin Jianyue for a while. Lin Jianyue hurriedly covered his chest. Of course, you can't cover it, and Jin Hai was quickly searched. Mu Qingqing was overjoyed and said: "I knew that my little brother was the best, and I prepared a gift for me, so I reluctantly accepted it." ”

Lin Jianyue hurriedly said: "No, this is for ........." Mu Qingqing ignored him anymore and left happily.

Looking at Mu Yaoyao standing in front of his courtyard from a distance, Lin Jianyue's heart was beating fast, and he rushed over quickly, wanting to open his hand to hug him, but he remembered something, put down his hand and stood in front of Mu Yaoyao, blushing slightly and lowering his head.

Mu Yaoyao just smiled gently, slapped Lin Jianyue lightly with her hand a few times, as if to brush away some dust, and said softly in a voice that Lin Jianyue felt was the best in the world: "I'm really a little thin, I'm hungry, I've already made it, and I have your favorite brown sugar glutinous cake." ”

In a luxurious manor outside Wudang County, Jinzhou, Lord Wang of the county has been waiting in the living room for several hours. He already knew that there was a special person coming here, the big proprietor of Linqing Commercial Bank, who was still a daughter's family, and he came to see her specially, although he had waited for a long time, he was not impatient.

It stands to reason that Lord Wang is also from the same Jinshi and is still a local magistrate, so it is impossible for him to be so low to a businessman or a woman. That's just because this trading house is really different, not only monopolizing the grain, cloth, jewelry, chariots and horses of the entire Golden State behind the scenes, but also the entire famous Sihai Money Village in Daning also has to help it. In Jinzhou Mansion, Nanyang Mansion and even the imperial court, the county position of Lord Wang was obtained through the Linqing Commercial Bank, how could Lord Wang, who was born in a poor family and had no background, not be respectful? What's more, there is a steady stream of money provided, allowing Lord Wang to live a dream career with both power and wealth.

Finally there was movement, first a team of fierce guards entered, checking around the manor, and then a large group of maids surrounded two tall and beautiful women with veils came in, and Lord Wang hurriedly stepped forward.

"Lord Wang has worked hard this time, I don't know how the matter of Commander Liu of the Anhua Army was done last time?" The crisp sound is very nice and makes people reverie.

"Don't worry about Li Dongjia, Commander Liu patted his chest and said that he had done the matter of inserting people, and he had accepted everything."

"Lord Wang is worthy of being a Jinshi. Jinzhou Tongju is about to be promoted elsewhere, and after Lord Wang takes over, he will have a good relationship with the Iron Envoy, which will be of great use in the future, and Tie Qingfeng will appease the envoy there. ”

After Lord Wang left, there was no one around, and the two women began to whisper.

"Wanwan, do you think he knows we're so close to him?"

"How do you know? I heard that he was no longer in Qingfeng Mountain, so he went back to his hometown. ”

"How are the people we arranged in Qingfeng Mountain? Has the business passed? ”

"Miss, it's very strange over there, it's difficult to arrange people to go in, but the business is going very well, and it's all done in Nanzheng, which is very different from Nanyang, Jinzhou. Speaking of which, he didn't even come to see the young lady, nor did he send anyone to deliver the letter, I really wanted to bite him a few more times, and I was so angry. ”

"Wanwan, do you think I'm stupid? It's been so long, maybe he's grown up, and he's almost gone, maybe he knows other women, but I still think about him. Grandpa didn't allow me to go, saying that if he didn't get married, he would lose the face of the Li family, but it seemed that someone had been sent. ”

"Miss, don't forget it, the second son of the Wang Xianggong's family is handsome and chic, only eight buckets tall, and he is good to you, gentle and considerate, much stronger than the little bandits."

"Okay, I'll marry you to him."

"Don't do it, whoever the young lady marries, I will follow."