Chapter 720: Civil and Military Struggle(1/2)
When I arrived outside the Tai Chi Hall, the gate was not opened, and the ministers could only wait quietly.
Changsun Wuji has a fat figure, wearing a purple court suit, and standing closest to the hall gate with his hands behind his back.
Standing beside him was Wang Jifeng, the Minister of Justice Department. The two were greeting each other softly.
Wang Jifeng is slightly thinner than Changsun Wuji. He looks elegant like a scholar and looks tall and does not have the aging appearance of a fifty-year-old man.
"It is said that officials of the Jiangnan gentry and the Shangshu jointly impeached Yang Fan today. I wonder if it is true or false?"
Changsun Wuji glanced around with his slender eyes, and when he saw that he was surrounded by his own people, he asked in a low voice.
Wang Jifeng raised his eyebrows and felt a little displeased: "Duke Zhao, you can eat random food, but you can't talk nonsense! Impulsing Yang Fan is to disturb Jiangnan, what does it have to do with Mr. Wang?"
The Wang family in Taiyuan once secretly looked for Changsun Wuji, but the old fox did not agree at the beginning.
Now, Wang Jifeng asked this rashly, and couldn't guess what Changsun Wuji was doing, so he naturally left behind the relationship first.
Changsun Wuji narrowed his eyes, and this expression made his eyes look smaller, but the light suddenly appeared in his eyes.
Wang Jifeng's denial was already as expected.
After all, Wang Jifeng is an old fox in the officialdom and certainly will not speak out before things are clear.
But isn't this guy really planning to attack today?
I can't figure out the routines between Wang Jifeng and the Jiangnan gentry. Anyway, it's not his Changsun Wuji who is anxious.
So Changsun Wuji fell silent and stopped talking.
Wang Jifeng had a gentle smile on his face, but he was a little puzzled.
What does this old slut suddenly say about this?
But didn’t Changsun Wuji refuse before?
When things come, he can stay out of the matter, why is he so concerned now?
Could it be that he now wants to get involved in it and get a good sum of it?
Thinking of this, Wang Jifeng felt more and more likely.
He looked at Changsun Wuji's fat face in a restless mood.
Could it be that the other party threatened him to give up part of Jiangnan’s interests?
But if he does not respond to Changsun Wuji, he is afraid that the old fox will lead the people from Guanzhong to interfere.
After pondering for a moment, Wang Jifeng weighed the pros and cons in his heart and made a decision quickly.
"The marine yamen in Jiangnan has been established, and the shipbuilding industry is booming. The demand for iron materials has increased sharply. The iron materials in Changsun's family are of high quality and high output. Once Yang Fan is recruited by His Majesty, I wonder if Duke Zhao is interested in joining forces with the shipyard in Jiangnan to supply Jiangnan pig iron?"
Wang Jifeng directly threw out his interests.
Half of the iron supply in Jiangnan is in the hands of the Wang family in Jiangnan. Not only does it monopolize the demand for pig iron in Jiangnan, but a small part of it is even sold overseas.
The Jiangnan gentry was extremely xenophobic, and even Changsun Wuji could not intervene in this industry with huge benefits.
Now, if Changsun Wuji really wants to interfere in Jiangnan, as long as he throws out this huge profit, this guy will definitely stand on the side of the Jiangnan gentry.
Changsun Wuji's eyelids twitched. Although he was very moved by this condition, he still felt that Wang Jifeng had something to say.
Best quality and highest yield?
Haha, that was before!
Since Yang Fan cheated several iron mines from his Changsun family.
Later, Yang Fan improved the iron smelting again, and the iron material business of the Changsun family has plummeted!
Not to mention the quality is completely incomparable, even the output and price have been crushed by Yangfan Iron Factory in all aspects.
But the fat meat delivered to his mouth must not be ignored. After all, Yang Fan's fall of the country will be beneficial to his Changsun family.
Since he decided to take action against Yang Fan, Changsun Wuji did not hesitate.
Wang Jifeng obviously also wanted to give up this part of the benefits and help the Jiangnan gentry deal with Yang Fan in the court.
After weighing the pros and cons, Changsun Wuji decided to take action, so he said happily: "Then I have to trouble Lord Shangshu to coordinate more. If Jiangnan really lacks iron, just talk, my Changsun family will definitely supply it at the lowest price. If Lord Shangshu encounters resistance in the court, he will definitely support it."
If you have gains, you have to lose something. If you want to gain, you have to pay.
Wang Jifeng opened his mouth and gave such a big piece of cake. Obviously, he wanted to express his feelings when the court meeting later.
How could he be such a poor person?
What's more, as long as you see something wrong, you can just leave.
It can also be said that you can attack and retreat and defend.
Wang Jifeng cursed the old fox inwardly and smiled slightly, "Duke Zhao is indeed a righteous man."
Although he couldn't figure out why Changsun Wuji suddenly changed his mind, his heart was bleeding.
Niang Xipi!
This is thrown out hundreds of thousands of dollars a year at once. Who doesn’t feel sorry for it?
Although this part of the interests belonged to the Jiangnan gentry, it had little to do with their Taiyuan Wang family.
But who made the Wang family in Jiangnan a side branch of his Taiyuan Wang family?
If the Wang family in Jiangnan can become the leader of Jiangnan in this incident, it will definitely be beneficial to their Taiyuan Wang family.
Although he didn't want to agree, Wang Jifeng had no choice.
He vaguely guessed that Changsun Wuji must have gained some news.
Wang Jifeng dared not gamble, if he didn't share any benefits to this old fox.
Once Changsun Wuji makes trouble during this impeachment tide, it would be strange if he could get the support of Changsun Wuji, and it would be strange if he didn't push this old Yin man to Yang Fan's side.
Wang Jifeng had a happy smile on his face, but his heart was so depressed.
What exactly is the reason why this Yin Ren made such a big change?
Of course, Wang Jifeng didn't know that when the hatred for a person reaches a certain limit, even rational people will do irrational things.
The two of them chatted and laughed softly because of their temporary alliance. The scene in front of the palace gate suddenly became noisy.
The two looked up in surprise, and then they realized that at some point, a group of officials in military uniforms had already arrived in front of the palace gate. In the front was Duke of Wei Li Jing.
At this time, Li Jing smiled and was still dressed in casual clothes, not even wearing official uniforms, which seemed a little out of place among military generals.
Outside the hall gate, which was originally a bit congested, many officials unconsciously made way for a passage.
Li Jing walked lightly with a spring breeze on his face and walked to Wang Jifeng and Changsun Wuji, and greeted with a smile: "What are you talking about? I'm so happy. Could it be that you are discussing how to play Yang Fan together?"
Wang Jifeng and Changsun Wuji looked at each other, their eyes full of surprise.
Logically speaking, Duke Li Jing of Wei has long said that he has not been sick and has rarely attended court meetings.
Now he actually attended the court meeting again, and he was aggressive as soon as he exited. It was obviously protecting Yang Fan!
If Li Jing really supports Yang Fan with all his strength, the situation will change dramatically.
As the most influential person in the military, even though Li Jing has long retreated behind the scenes, no one dares to underestimate his energy.
Changsun Wuji and the others could only smile and said, "What is Wei Wengong saying? Impeachment of officials is the responsibility of the censors. What does it have to do with us?"
Li Jing looked up and down at Wang Jifeng, and smiled like a gentle breeze, "I am confused. Oh, I heard that some people actually want to treat the heroes of the empire as corrupt officials, so I was so angry that I said rudely. Don't be surprised by them."
Although everyone said that he was accomplice in his words, this made a sudden chill in Changsun Wuji's heart.
Oh, sister!
I originally thought that Yang Fan would surrender in the face of the powerful offensive of the Jiangnan gentry, but now it seems that the ending is unknown!
If there is really support from these military tycoons, who dares to touch Yang Fan to give it a try?
Even the emperor has to think twice before he can do it!
Suddenly, Changsun Wuji regretted agreeing to Wang Jifeng's cooperation.
Wang Jifeng, who was beside him, subconsciously swallowed his saliva at this time, but he still said with a tough bullet: "Duke Wei Guo stands up for the young juniors, how can he say he is rude? However, Duke Wei Guo has not gone out for a long time, so don't be deceived by some people. Besides, this is the matter between the gentry in Jiangnan and Yang Fan. It seems that he has nothing to do with Duke Wei Guo?"
The Jiangnan Wang family joined forces with the Jiangnan geniuses to impeach Yang Fan, but in fact, they could not hide the masters at the peak of their power.
But things have reached the point where they are now, and there is no possibility of retreating. How could Wang Jifeng be good at making things easy?
Obviously, Li Jing wanted to protect Yang Fan, if this old guy led a group of military generals to cause trouble...
hiss!
Wang Jifeng shivered and felt very distressed.
I was really a bit miscalculated. I didn’t expect that the impeachment of Yang Fan would actually affect this military boss.
What to do now?
Wang Jifeng was a little hesitant to see if he wanted to take action later.
Li Jing was still smiling, like an old man next door. Until he saw Wang Jifeng's body was furrowed, he said with emotion: "I am old and have already left the court. I can't serve the empire. I am so ashamed!"
"It is difficult for Lord Shangshu to work so hard on state affairs. He also has to lead a group of officials to collect Yang Fan's mistakes and give selfless corrections to prevent Yang Fan from going further and further on the wrong path. It is really a deep friendship."
To be continued...