Turn right from the lively front yard and walk through a hundred-step alley, Fang Shaoqun lives in the rows of houses in the back yard.

This is where his father once lived. When Liu Zhiyuan was in charge of Huazhou more than ten years ago, he hired Fang Shaoqun's father Fang Ziye. Fang Shaoqun followed his father to study in the prefecture yard at that time. Since then, he has shown extraordinary intelligence and keenness. When Liu Zhiyuan entered the capital, Fang Shaoqun had already become a scholar. Because Liu Zhiyuan had shortage of people before entering the capital, the father and son were brought to the capital together. At that time, Liu Zhiyuan promised that after he gained a foothold, he would recommend Fang Shaoqun to directly take the imperial examination in the capital. Ten years have come, and the implementation of this promise is still far away.

Fang Shaoqun knew in his heart that Liu Zhiyuan was jealous of external and internal affairs, and he was often the one who could not get the best of his words.

He didn't care before that. Although he was just a scholar, he could help Liu Zhiyuan achieve his career and would be called the White-clothed Prime Minister in the future. He had a good income and achieved success, so he didn't have to be obsessed with his own fame.

Now he regretted it vaguely. Like the emperor, Liu Zhiyuan is a pair of good monarchs and ministers with similar ambitions, and they are both idiots with high ambitions.

People are not afraid of being stupid, but they are afraid of being stupid and firm will.

According to Liu Zhiyuan's plan, the power of the imperial guards and wing troops in the entire northern part of the Great Wei Dynasty would be used up. Once it failed, it would be in danger of overturning almost instantly.

Fang Shaoqun punched the door frame, not caring about the skin on his fingers. He just regretted it. How could he come up with such an idea for this stupid person?

The tiger is out of the trunk, no matter how hard it is to suppress it!

Now I hope that Han Zhong will still maintain a pattern of being able to overcome Liu Zhiyuan. Even if Han Zhong surrenders to the emperor's will and has to preside over the Northern Expedition, he will not have such a desperate pattern of betting on the fortune of the Great Wei as Liu Zhiyuan did.

With 200,000 imperial guards and 100,000 wing troops, the strategic goal was to restore the former land of Pingzhou and Xingzhou, and the Great Wall in Xingzhou area, controlling the narrow western Liaoning Corridor.

The most important thing is actually not to restore the old place. Fang Shaoqun's strategic goal is to gather considerable mobile elites to take the initiative to attract the main force of Donghu to fight.

No matter whether it is a fight or lose, as long as the Wei army does not make a mistake, it will achieve its goal.

Once the Donghu is absorbed into the battle in western Liaoning, its mobility and vitality are weakened, so that the Donghu cannot enter the country at will, even if the strategic goal is perfectly achieved.

As for the regaining of the northern old places such as Xiongjin Governor's Office, Juyan Governor's Office, Raole Governor's Office, it is purely a fool!

In the vast grassland area, hundreds of thousands of imperial guards fought with the main force of the Donghu?

Fang Shaoqun couldn't help laughing... Liu Zhiyuan didn't know the risks, but he regarded himself too high. Moreover, once he won the bet, his achievements would be directly up to Wei Huo, and his power would be no less than Huo Guang of the Han Dynasty. He had enough capital for usurpation, and he could not resist this temptation.

The emperor wanted the revival of the Great Wei Dynasty, to solve the troubles of the Donghu in one fell swoop, and then sort out the internal situation, to achieve the so-called goal of enriching the country and strengthening the people, and to achieve success in the future.

As for failure, it would be really thankful that these two guys could consider these things in their minds.

"Mr. Fang, Mr. Fang?"

Fang Shaoqun sat in the chair in a daze, not even lit the oil lamp. He woke up suddenly when someone knocked on the door lightly in the outside room.

"Old He, is it you?"

"It's a villain."

"Come in."

Fang Shaoqun took out the flint from his purse, fired, and lit the oil lamp on the table.

A middle-aged man gently pushed open the door and bowed to Fang Shaoqun.

"How is it?" Fang Shaoqun asked, "How much did Pu Shougao give?"

"Twenty-hundred thousand guan." Old He's eyes were filled with greed and envy, and he said, "The master later ordered to send Mr. Fang five thousand guan."

"Oh, I understand." Fang Shaoqun said disrespectfully: "You can take ten guan for the money you turn back."

Old He was overjoyed when he heard this, and clasped his fists again and said, "Every time I get rewarded by Mr. Fang, I am so ashamed."

No matter how ashamed, the money still needs to be taken. Fang Shaoqun is the strangest among the staff members of the Liu family. A few years ago, Fang Shaoqun was even more cynical. Liu Zhiyuan never took out the money he gave him, nor did he invest it in the factory of the business, nor did he buy houses and land. At first, he put it in the cabinet, but later he couldn't put it down, so he just piled it on the ground. Lao He glanced at it and knew that there was at least 50,000 or 60,000 ounces, which was equivalent to the income of a county magistrate for ten years. Fang Shaoqun just piled it on the ground without caring.

Of course, no one would have any idea here. Fang Shaoqun is Liu Zhiyuan's most capable aide. He is so smart and meticulous that he is scary. No one dares to get a piece of money without any intention. A casual lock blocks many people's dreams.

Old He took out ten strings of coins, and the heavy yellow copper coins shone brightly under the dim light. Old He said happily: "This person named Pu is really the God of Wealth. Every time he comes, he will give up money. Everyone in our mansion likes him to come."

Fang Shaoqun said: "According to the case, every time he goes to Beijing, he gives 10,000 yuan to the prime minister, 5,000 yuan to the sect, and our great sect is also 5,000 yuan. This time, I heard that there are 100,000 yuan to the Han Xiang, 30,000 yuan to the Xu Xiang, 30,000 yuan to the deputy envoy, 20,000 yuan to the Censor, and 50,000 yuan to the Censor, and 10,000 yuan to the Censor, and we will just put twenty here..."

Old He was dumbfounded when he heard this. He was so happy after taking ten coins of money. He didn't expect that these big men would get ten thousand coins at one time?

"One hundred thousand coins, I'm afraid there's no pile of a room..."

Fang Shaoqun was talking to himself, not pointing at Lao He to answer. He couldn't help but smile and said, "Of course it's not possible to be cash, but the money bank will have more tickets."

"And not everyone charges money." Fang Shaoqun smiled and said, "Li Guorui, deputy envoy of Privy Councilor, did not ask for this money. The Censor General and most of the Censors also refused, and the old prime minister did not ask for it. Even Han Zhong, he would probably take this money out to supplement the officials under his command. The capital was expensive and the housing prices were high. Han Zhong was just a deal. If he left this money, his reputation would be ruined."

Lao He said: "What is our master's 200,000 ounces for?"

Fang Shaoqun said: "Tell me carefully what Pu Shougao said to Dasan."

"First greetings, then released a 200,000 yuan bill of money. The master was surprised and said it was too much." Old He recalled: "Then Pu Shougao said that one was to ask the master to say hello to the chief minister and let Lin Douyao go of his duties. Another thing was that he suddenly thought of, and wanted to discuss it with the master."

Fang Shaoqun became alert and said, "What's the matter?"

"Later they closed the door, and I couldn't hear it clearly." Lao He was Changsui beside Liu Zhiyuan, and Fang Shaoqun would only inform the news after he used the money to bribe it. Of course, it was Fang Shaoqun. If someone else was replaced, Lao He would not dare to have ten more courage.

Liu Zhiyuan was both jealous and guarded against Fang Shaoqun and also had a side of relying on him. Fang Shaoqun was definitely not the most trusted and trusted person in Dasanfu, but he was definitely the one who was most trusted.

Lao He also knew that even if he didn't say it, he would delay at most for a few days. Liu Zhiyuan still had to call Fang Shaoqun over to discuss it, so it would be harmless to report the news in advance. Of course, Lao He ignored what Liu Zhiyuan would think.

"I just know the names of Xu Zixian and Xu Zicheng..." Old He said hesitantly: "What else can Han Xiang ask them to stay in Beijing? You can try to find out from this aspect. I really can't hear it clearly. I think the master will ask Mr. Fang to discuss it, and you will know everything at that time..."

"Oh, I understand." Fang Shaoqun suppressed the storm in his heart and said, "You go, this is not a small matter. Don't drink and brag with others, and say something misleading."

The 200,000 guan was not given to Liu Zhiyuan. It is enough to make a normal deal with the magistrate to 10,000 guan to 5,000 guan. Moreover, the magistrates may not necessarily accept it. They must have a certain friendship and relationship before they can accept it or not depending on the situation.

For example, if a few Privy Councilors and Deputy Commissioners are most likely not to collect the money.

The 200,000 guan was used by Liu Zhiyuan to provide the palace eunuchs, the chief ministers, the chief ministers, the chief ministers, the chief ministers, the chief ministers, and of course the subordinates, the secretary of the school, and other nearby servants!

The meaning is obvious!

After Lao He left, Fang Shaoqun stood up suddenly and quickly circled around the room.

Fang Shaoqun has a habit of walking when he thinks about important and urgent matters, and his mind is also thinking violently when he moves. He didn't know what Pu Shougao came to him at first, but Lao He just calls Fang Shaoqun just a few words.

Xu Zicheng didn't know who was encouraged by him, so he had submitted a petition to stay in Beijing for office. This matter was originally a joke. While he was a taboo, his pitiful little thoughts were simply a joke. Who would take this young Duke of Wu seriously? The royal family playboys, who was not familiar with the government affairs and did not understand the world, and he would always show the arrogant look of the royal family, which was annoying.

The old prime minister Xu Xiashang had already made it clear that he sent a letter to Xu Zicheng to leave Beijing soon. This matter has changed from a joke to a real joke.

Who doesn’t know Xu Zicheng’s ridiculous intention?

When the son has no children today, and the rumors are not in good health, this gives many reasons for the ambitious.

Even after the Zhuojin incident was cleared, there was still a fool like Xu Zicheng jumping out, which was simply seeking death.

Even if Xu Xiashang pressed him down this time, the emperor must have a thorn in his heart. When Xu Zicheng jumped out to commit suicide, it would be the time for Duke Wu to be completely cleaned up.

If you pull Xu Zixian, the meaning is completely different.

As the prince of Nan'an, Xu Zixian was originally not as powerful as Xu Zicheng, but since Xu Zixian made continuous military achievements and received praise from the right prime minister Xu Xiashang, if Xu Zixian stayed in Beijing, the meaning would be completely different from Xu Zicheng.

With the support of the right prime minister, he had already increased his weight, and even the emperor had to consider the interests.

Xu Xiashang is definitely far inferior to Han Zhong and Liu Zhiyuan in terms of power layout. However, at the age of 70 years, he has gained a great prestige in the royal family and courts, as well as public opinion in the past fifty years. Not to mention Han Zhong and Liu Zhiyuan, even the emperor is far inferior to that of the emperor.

Simply put, when Chengzong was making a fuss, Xu Xiashang was already an old minister of three dynasties. He could spit in front of Chengzong. In addition to Xu Xiashang, which old minister had the qualifications or courage?

During the reign of Emperor Wuzong, Xu Xiashang was a young Jinshi and a talent among the royal family. During the reign of Emperor Wenzong, he was an important official of the country, a well-known scholar, and a recognized elder among the royal family.

By the time of Emperor Chengzong, he was already an important official of the country, a famous scholar in the country, and a major royal family.

In the Chongde Dynasty, Xu, Xia and Shang are already old ministers of the four dynasties, and their actual power may not be very great, but even ten emperors cannot match their prestige among the dynasty and the royal family.

If Xu Xiashang publicly supports Xu Zixian to stay in Beijing, the meaning is quite clear, and he supports Xu Zixian to stay in Beijing as the future crown prince!

When the son has no descendants today, Xu Zi stayed in Beijing first. Whether it is him or the son he gave birth to, his bloodline is similar to that of the imperial family and has a great reputation. With the strong support of Xu Xiashang, he is almost the best candidate for the reserve position!

Even the emperor cannot take such a threat indifferently!

If Liu Zhiyuan connects the eunuchs and close ministers in the palace, exaggerates the threat, and binds Han Zhong and Xu Xiashang... Xu Zixian is not a possible crown prince with Han Zhong's power, but is likely to become a real crown prince in the short term, and has a very deep connection and power. This not only breaks the emperor's layout in the crown prince, but also threatens the emperor's throne!

Such a result is likely to make the emperor let go of his final fear, give up the balance of the presidency, and not cause the capital to turmoil, and completely support Liu Zhiyuan!

"It's crazy, it's simply crazy..." Fang Shaoqun stopped, his eyes full of shock, regret, pain, and hatred.

He really didn't expect that Liu Zhiyuan would be so crazy?

The affairs of the royal family as a result of the throne of the crown prince were much more serious in terms of national destiny than the Northern Expedition.

To provoke a dispute over the throne, you can only endure the death and have to flow into a river of blood.

If one side is not dead, the other side will never feel at ease. Not to mention Han Zhong and others, even Xu Zixian and Xu Zicheng, the neighboring royal family that were actually involved must die, and they will not even give them the opportunity to ban the high walls.

Xu Zi had no brothers at first, but Xu Zicheng had clan elders and several brothers. In this storm, Duke Wu and the Nan'an Marquis' lineage would inevitably be removed from the root. There could be no exception, there would be no forgiveness and mercy.

Han Zhong will undoubtedly die, the Korean Party will be completely liquidated, and Xu Xiashang, with his status and reputation, may not be killed explicitly, but death is inevitable.

This is a huge injury, and the damage to the Wei court is fatal, and will be spent in turmoil and bleeding in the next few years.

"Will my father and son actually think of assisting such a crazy crazy man?" Fang Shaoqun closed his eyes in pain... Liu Zhiyuan was enterprising at that time. Although he was noble, his father was the Sansi envoy during the Chengzong period, his ancestor was a bachelor of the Hanlin Academy, his Emperor Gaozu was the deputy envoy of the Privy Council during the Dezong period, and his ancestor Liu family was one of the local governors who followed the Emperor Taizu of the Great Wei Dynasty. In the former Tang Dynasty, the Liu family was a local vassal state that controlled one area. It can be said to be a long-standing family that had been rich for thousands of years.

Such noble children are enterprising when they are close to the people, breaking the old and disguising the new, not accepting bribes, loving the people without damaging the people, and complaining about Donghu entering the country. Perhaps it is their hatred for Donghu, which makes Fang's father and son willing to assist such lords. As a result, when Fang Shaoqun realized that Liu Zhiyuan's things hidden under many masks were still the arrogance of the powerful and indifferent to the lives of the people.

In the eyes of the powerful, the people are just a string of numbers that can be sacrificed. As long as they can achieve their achievements, they will sacrifice hundreds of thousands or millions of people, so what can they do?

The room was very cold, and Fang Shaoqun did not ask anyone to make a brazier to keep warm, but although the room was cold, it was not as cold as his heart.

This mistake lasted for life. I had not taken the Jinshi exam and had not achieved success. When I turned around, I realized that the lord whom I had been sincerely assisting was so unbearable.

Before he knew it, Fang Shaoqun had already sat until dawn. When he went out, many servants looked at him with surprise. When he was washing up, Fang Shaoqun was shocked to find that he had to sit wither overnight and his temples suddenly had a lot of white hair.

Fang Shaoqun didn't care. He had a last bit of fantasy about Liu Zhiyuan. After arriving in the front yard, he realized that Liu Zhiyuan had already gone out in a sedan chair and went to the Political Affairs Hall to handle official duties.

"The master said there is something important to discuss with Mr. Fang after returning to the mansion." An aide named Jin Shiqi said with a smile: "But I personally told you not to go out at will, it is best to wait for him to come back in the mansion."
To be continued...