The Royal Merchant of the Red Chamber

The atmosphere in the hall became somewhat dull because of Xue Pan's words.Tu Zhen looked at Xue Pan silently for a while, then sighed, "You also heard about the Jia family's stay in Ping'an Prefecture?"

Xue Pan nodded, and said, "I heard a little bit."

After a pause, he opened his mouth and added: "I know that the actions of the Jia family are a serious crime of confiscating the family and exterminating the entire family. What's more, I don't know how many people are implicated in it. If the Holy Admiral converts all the people in Jia's mansion into silver, I will come forward to repay His Majesty together, so that His Majesty can have an explanation before Wan Min's courtiers. Does Your Majesty agree?"

When Tu Zhen heard the words, there was another headache of silence.Ever since he knew about the friendship between Xue Pan and Jia Baoyu, he had realized that he should be lenient towards Jia's family.What's more, it is not only Xue Pan who is behind the Jia family now, anyway, he still needs to consider the face of Prince Zhongyong.But no matter how transparent his heart is, seeing his lover racking his brains to help other men get rid of crimes, I still feel uncomfortable.

Xue Pan and Tu Zhen have known each other since they were teenagers, and it can be said that they are the people who know Tu Zhen best.Looking at his silent appearance now, he also guessed that Tu Zhen was three-point dissatisfied.He sighed softly at that moment, and said: "There are rumors in the world that the four major families in Jinling are united in the same spirit, one prospers and the other loses. But to make it clear, it is only because these four families are deeply involved and are friends and relatives of each other. Now my Xue family and my uncle Wang's family are thriving and getting better and better. But Jia's family and Shi's family are not getting better day by day. If they live in a muddle along in the house, that's all. Seeing that their family is getting more and more confused, we In order to avoid misfortune, I have alienated this relative. If the Jia-Shi family loses in the future, and we stand on the sidelines and vow not to make a move, how will the world think of me?"

Tu Zhen's face softened slightly, but he snorted twice in dissatisfaction. "No matter what, the four kings and eight princes also made great contributions when Dayong founded the country. Could it be that I, Tu Zhen, are so intolerant that I have to knock them all down to the dust?"

"The Holy Majesty is naturally generous and benevolent. But the world has changed over time, and the corruption and backwardness of the four kings and eight princes can no longer lead Dayong to prosperity. They control the officials of all parties in the government, and the corpses eat vegetarian food. There are endless things that oppress the people. The Holy Majesty ascended the throne at a young age, If you work hard to govern, how can you slow down your progress because of the involvement of these people? Therefore, the best way is to drive these people out of official positions and replace them with those who care about the people and have great ambitions. Such like-minded people can only prosperous."

As Xue Pan said, he turned around and walked behind Tu Zhen, stretched out his arm to help him gently knead his shoulders, and said, "You don't have to worry too much. I'm just looking at it for the sake of my relatives. It’s all about being displaced in the future. But this kind of compassion is only limited to the righteousness of friends, it doesn’t mean that I agree with their behavior and practices. And what I want is to save the lives of their family. , no achievements. It can't cause a terrible disaster. Why don't you go with the flow and help me?"

Tu Zhen squinted at Xue Pan, and said calmly, "You have underestimated the men of the Jia family. They are not only mediocre, but also daring. They even discussed usurping the throne with the king of Nan'an County. You said that I want to spare them, how should I explain to the world?"

Xue Pan grinned enough to fill the corners of his mouth, stretched out his arms and rubbed his arms around Tu Zhen's neck, and said with a flattering smile: "As the so-called rebellion of scholars, it will fail in three years. Why should the Holy Majesty care about these reckless people? What's more, with the means and abilities of the Holy Majesty , what seeking to usurp the throne is nothing but something that can be wiped away with a word from the sage. Now I only want them to survive. Even if they are dying, you can't let me watch them all being pushed to the vegetable market. neck?"

As Xue Pan said, he looked at Tu Zhen cautiously, and said softly: "Besides...there is not the face of the loyal and brave prince in it. Everyone in the Jia family has mediocre aptitude, and it seems that they are being used by others. Why should the sage treat these people?" You little fish and shrimp are so angry. Just treat it as a fart and let them go!"

Tu Zhen listened to Xue Pan's words so vividly and indecently.Ninja couldn't help hooking the corners of his mouth, and shook his head helplessly: "It's really my destiny to be the Omen Star. Such a big court event, why is it so in your mouth..."

Tu Zhen patted his thigh with a sigh, and swallowed the rest of the words with dignity.

Seeing this, Xue Pan immediately smiled and said, "Since that's the case, then we've made a deal."

Tu Zhen squinted at Xue Pan, and snorted coldly: "Even if they don't pursue the crime of usurping the throne, they are good at collecting the property of criminal officials, using prohibited things privately, and putting loan sharks among the people. Suspending wives and remarrying, cooperating with local officials to force people's families to die for some things... and other crimes are enough for everyone in the Jia family to raid their homes and behead them."

Xue Pan couldn't help being stunned when he heard this, and asked, "If you want to talk about the private use of the Jia family, I have heard a little bit about the release of loan sharks among the people and Jia Lian's suspension of his wife and remarriage. It's just a secret crime. The minister's property...why haven't I heard of it?"

Now that the Zhen family has received advice from Xue Pan, they have already repaid the shortfall in the national treasury, and Zhen Yan and Zhen Yong have become Tu Zhen's helpers, so naturally there will be no more disasters of copying the family and exterminating the family.And historians are not reduced to the point where the family is ruined and demoted, so whose property is hidden by the Jia family?

Seeing this, Tu Zhen sneered and said, "Unexpected! You tried your best to excuse the members of the Jia family, but they stabbed you in the back!"

Xue Pan became more and more suspicious when he heard this.

Seeing this, Tu Zhen kindly pointed out: "Have you ever forgotten that when the Tong family impeached the Xue family for their plot to build an underground palace in Jinling, who was the guarantee for the so-called testimony?"

Xue Pan was bewildered.He couldn't remember such a long time ago.

Seeing this, Tu Zhen could only sigh and said, "It's Jia Yucun."

Xue Pan was stunned.It is indeed mentioned in the Dream of Red Mansions that Jia Yucun served as Yin of Jinling Yingtianfu.It's just that he didn't expect that without Lin Daiyu's advanced level, Jia Yucun would still be able to reach this step.It can only be said that the changes in the world are really unpredictable.

It can be seen that Jia Yucun is destined to enter the officialdom.

Seeing Xue Pan's sobbing appearance, Tu Zhen sighed dumbfoundedly: "Your heart is big enough. Do you know that Jiayu Village obtained the position of Jinling Yingtian Fu Yin only after going through the Jia family's way. He helped The members of the Tong family framed the Xue family, and after the failure of the Tong family, part of the family property was transferred to Jia Yucun. In order to please Jia Amnesty of the Rongguo Mansion, Jia Yucun gave him a lot of gold, silver and jewelry...Knowing this, you still insist on Are you exonerated for the Jia family?"

This time Xue Pan was really dumbfounded and couldn't believe it.He didn't expect that there would be such twists and turns in this matter.Hearing that the Jia family was secretly being cruel to their Xue family, Xue Pan also felt uncomfortable for a while.He asked sullenly, "I just want to ask one thing. Does the Jia family know about the Tong family's slander against our Xue family?"

Seeing this, Tu Zhen sighed softly, and said matter-of-factly, "I didn't know about it beforehand. But afterward, Jia Yucun sent the gold, silver and jewels to Rongguo Mansion. I don't believe the Jia family didn't know about it."

Xue Pan sighed softly, and said, "Since the imperial concubine came to see her relatives, the Jia family has not been as good as before. They are used to extravagance. To save face, they will naturally find ways to get some money to spend. Therefore, the Jia family's Some grandmas and wives gave loan sharks, and some sold their wealth. But how much is that, and it’s not a long-term solution. Therefore, I can understand the matter of accepting money from the Tong family. "

Tu Zhen hummed dissatisfied, "You are kind."

After a pause, he waved his hands a little boringly and said: "Forget it, for nothing. Anyway, you don't care, so why should I be worthless for you. If you want the life of the Jia family, I will give it to you. There is only one thing, after the matter is done, I will exile everyone to the southwest, without my will, the Jia family will not be allowed to enter the capital again!"

Xue Pan was overjoyed when he heard the words, and immediately picked up the teacup on the table and handed it to Tu Zhen, with a flattering smile on his face, he said: "It doesn't matter if the house is stolen, anyway, our family has a big business, and we don't care about the money. If you are exiled, you will be exiled. The four seasons are like spring, and the flowers are invincible, so it is a good place to retire. With Prince Zhongyong taking care of him, he will not suffer much if he thinks about it."

"The Holy Majesty has not long taken power, and it is time to practice benevolence. Of course it is not good if the smell of blood is too strong." Xue Pan's in-laws patted Tu Zhen's arm, and suggested, "It's just that everyone in the Jia family is used to being pampered. Your Majesty If they are escorted to the southwest like ordinary criminals, the old, the young, the sick and the sick, I am afraid they will not last long. Otherwise, the Holy Majesty will convert these lives into money and let me redeem them Let them go back. Then send them over with good chariots and horses, and Quan will be escorted, okay?"

Tu Zhen glared at him viciously, and reprimanded him, "Don't think that you can solve everything if you have money."

"Of course I can't solve everything if I have money, but I know that the current sage can always solve my request in everything, right?" You are stained with ink. If I want the lives of everyone in the Jia family, it must be delivered to Baoyu intact to be serious. You are doing me a favor, so please make a price!"

Tu Zhen shook his head helplessly, and quickly said, "What are you doing, get up?"

Xue Pan sat cross-legged on the ground, squinting at Tu Zhen. "Then you promised me?"

Tu Zhen nodded repeatedly. "Left and right didn't think about killing them. Don't I know your temperament?"

Xue Pan chuckled and turned over.Sitting next to Tu Zhen, he asked, "What are you going to do with the King of Nan'an?"

When Tu Zhen heard the words, the smile on his face became colder, and he said meaningfully: "The wars in the West Sea are all year-round, and the king of Nan'an County is responsible for it. This year is naturally the same. I received a report from the mansion that a group of pirates came from Starting from the Qianxiang Kingdom in the far west, we will soon arrive at the border of Dayong. I ordered the king of Nan'an County to lead his army to resist. As for whether he has the ability to win the battle again, it is not up to me to decide."

Hearing this, Xue Pan frowned in confusion, and said, "You mean to let the King of Nan'an lose the battle, and then you take this opportunity to accuse him?"

Tu Zhen nodded with a smile.

Xue Pan became more and more disapproving. "Why bother?"

"Naturally, it is because I have just taken power, and the hearts of the subjects in the world are uneasy. If I accuse the king of Nan'an County for plotting to usurp the throne, there will be four princes and eight princes, and even all the subjects in the court and the opposition will be in panic. But in my heart, the four princes and eight princes Although there are many vegetarians, there are also some virtuous people who serve the country loyally. I can't ruin the great atmosphere of my Dayong Dynasty because of some rebellious officials and thieves!"

Xue Pan nodded ignorantly upon hearing this.Then I heard Tu Zhen continue to say: "What's more... If there is no fiasco, how can I be so angry that I send troops overseas to attack Qianxiang country?"

Seeing this, Xue Pan became more silent.

It's not a day or two since Tu Zhen wanted to attack Qianxiang Kingdom.As time went on, this obsession became more and more profound.Although Xue Pan didn't understand why he was so persistent, but in a country far overseas, Xue Pan couldn't afford to speak out to persuade him to fight.

What's more, the navy of the Great Yong Dynasty had trained hard and trained for a long time, so it was time for the whole army to set out and draw their sharp knives out of their sheaths.Otherwise, many overseas countries would think that my central government, Dayong, is easy to bully, sending people to attack every year like a game.

Now, let them know what it means to offend my Dayong's mighty power, even if it is far away, it will be punished!

Thinking of this, Xue Pan's blood boiled faintly.

The two chatted for a while, and after lunch, Xue Pan left the palace calmly, not disturbing Tu Zhen's handling of government affairs anymore.

When passing by Ningrong Street, Xue Pan's heart moved, and he told Jinbao behind him: "Go to Rongguo Mansion and make an invitation, and invite Sister Feng to the Hou Mansion in the name of my mother. I have some things to tell her. "

It was Tu Zhen's previous gossip that reminded him.In the end, Sister Feng was rejected by Jia Lian, and she almost divorced her wife. In the final analysis, she indirectly killed Second Sister You.Although this time Jia Lian stopped his wife and remarried in the filial piety of the country and family, it was wrong.But Sister Feng secretly pushed Second Sister You's fiancé-in-law, Zhang Hua, to go to court, and her method of killing people to silence her afterwards was too cruel.And he didn't handle it well, but was threatened by the members of the Jia family——

Although the Xue family had to help the Jia family to deal with the aftermath due to the righteousness of relatives and friends, but he would never watch the men of the Jia family bully the female family members of the Xue family.Jia Lian made a mistake in stealing Second Sister You. If Sister Feng handles it properly, there will be inexhaustible benefits.Why bother to cause a lose-lose situation because of such a bitch?

Jin Bao at the side looked at Xue Pan's expression, and replied in a low voice: "No!"