Liu Jian was recognized as a royal relative by Liu Hong, which was of great significance to him.
The Zong Zheng Department directly retrieved his resume, checked and verified his seniority. From then on, not only Liu Jian, but also the clan influence of the Liu family in Zhuo County behind him would also increase.
Of course, all this cannot be for nothing.
Liu Hong is not a good person, and he would not do such a thing just because he likes Liu Jian. There is no doubt that this is a deal between the emperor and the filial and honest man.
He used his recognized clan status in exchange for Liu Jian's loyalty and his position as a horse.
Liu Jian knew this very well, so starting from today, he and Liu Hong would try to figure each other out from time to time.
Not only did Liu Hong take advantage of him, but he also had to ensure that he would not be overly exploited by the emperor and destroy himself.
Yangqiu is a lesson learned from the past.
Now that Liu Hong has opened up the situation through the Zongzheng Department, Liu Jian will naturally give him a favor and repay him with a favor.
"Your Majesty, I have something extremely private and I dare not hide it from Your Majesty."
Liu Hong said with a smile on his face: "What do you have to do with your love? Even though I say it clearly, there is no need to go too far in private between people of the same clan."
At this moment, Liu Yan suddenly heard: "Your Majesty, since Deran has something important to report to Your Majesty, I have the right to retire."
"No need, Zong Zheng is a person I rely on. You, my uncle and my nephew don't need it. You just stay and listen."
After saying that, Liu Hong looked around at the other people around him, including Zhang Rang, Zhao Zhong and others.
"You have the right to stand down."
"Here!"
All the servants and beauties left in accordance with Liu Hong's holy orders, but Zhang Rang seemed quite unwilling. Before leaving, he looked back and forth between Liu Jian and Liu Yan, with a hint of jealousy in his eyes.
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Seeing this situation, Liu Jian had a rough idea.
It seems that for Liu Hong, the trustworthiness of clan members is no lower than that of eunuchs, and in some specific circumstances, it is even higher than that of eunuchs.
From this point of view, Liu Yan's status in Liu Hong's heart is indeed not low.
But it is no wonder that the policy of abolishing Shili Mu was proposed to Liu Hong by Liu Yan. Without deep trust as a basis, how would ordinary people dare to propose this matter in front of Liu Hong?
When he was young, after all the eunuchs and colorful ladies had withdrawn, Liu Jianfang admonished Liu Hong: "Your Majesty, when I left the Western Garden, people from the Yuan family came to look for me in a few days."
"A member of the Yuan family?" After hearing this, Liu Hong's face instantly showed an unpleasant expression.
Liu Yan looked at Liu Jian in surprise.
But the surprise only lasted for a moment, and then Liu Yan regained his calm expression.
But Liu Hong seemed a little unhappy that the Yuan family, who he had just promoted from the clan, sent people to pick peaches so quickly.
"Why are the Yuan family looking for you?"
"He has not expressed his attitude yet, but only sent some gifts, which are ordinary utensils, for my ministers to use in Luoyang City."
"Oh? Haha, the Yuan family takes great care of you."
There was a hint of jealousy in Liu Hong's words.
"The Yuan family does have this intention, and the minister has accepted all the gifts according to the order. He will go to Yuan's house to pay a visit the next day."
"you……"
Liu Hong's expression was a little embarrassed: "You are trying to please both sides, and you won't fall for anyone?"
The emperor was angry, but Liu Jian was not afraid. At this moment, this fact must be explained clearly to Liu Hong in a showdown, otherwise many things will be very difficult to handle in the future, or even impossible.
"Your Majesty!" Liu Yan on the side suddenly said: "Your Majesty, please don't be anxious. Deran has great merits and is also a member of the Zheng School. The limelight is in Luoyang Zhengjin. Both the Yuan family and the Yang family are the leaders of this school, and he is also a member of the Zheng School.
We have always been willing to recruit old officials, but it would be strange if they did not seek virtue at this time."
Liu Hong glanced at Liu Yan, but saw Liu Yan giving Liu Hong a look.
Liu Hong understood in an instant...know yourself and your enemy!
It would always be nice if I have a hidden secret of mine around the Yuan family.
At this time, I heard Liu Jian say: "If your Majesty is dissatisfied, I will return all the gifts to the Yuan family if I am willing to go back today!"
Liu Hong was stunned for a moment after hearing this.
Immediately, Fang heard him laughing heartily: "Why do you need to do this, my dear? No need! The Yuan family of Runan is famous and has disciples and former officials all over the world. Why would you want to offend them? Since they have good intentions, just accept it.
Yes, besides, aren’t the members of the Yuan family also my ministers?”
When Liu Jian heard this, he finally let go of his worries.
If Liu Hong really doesn't allow him to have contact with the Yuan family, then he will really have to cut off the Yuan family's path in the future.
There is no doubt that the Yuan family and the Hongnong Yang family, who are the leaders in modern literature, are behemoths no matter in this relatively stable period or in the chaotic separatist trend in the future. They are huge enough to be defeated by any force.
Seen as a thorn in the flesh.
The same is true for Liu Jian.
But after all, it is really the last resort to confront the Yuan family head-on now, not only for himself, but also for Liu Hong.
The military attack says: Going to the army to attack and plan is nothing more than this.
Liu Hong, who is well versed in conspiracy, seems to have figured it out after all.
"I am your Majesty's subject. I will never do anything your Majesty does not ask me to do!"
For people like Liu Hong, it is meaningless to show too much ability and insight. For an emperor, you only need to make him feel that you value him and that you are in his hands.
It is enough that people are available for him to kill at the same time.
Frankly informing Liu Hong about his invitation by Yuan, although it made him angry for a while, it also brought him closer to the emperor invisibly.
Moreover, there is a wily Liu Yan beside him. He can see things that Liu Hong cannot see clearly for a while.
"I love you and you are loyal. I know it very well. Don't worry, I'm not testing you. I'm a broad-minded and ruthless person. I don't trust anyone I trust, and I don't trust anyone I employ."
After hearing this, Liu Jian had only one word in his mind: Bah!
Then, Liu Hong looked at Liu Yan again and said, "Ai Qing, what's the current situation in the Yuan clan?"
Liu Yan turned to look at Liu Jian, and then replied: "The elder brother has finally succeeded to the younger brother, and he supports his old officials and respects himself. The younger one has not yet realized what the situation is."
Liu Hong looked at Liu Jian with a smile: "Do you understand?"
"I understand, I understand."
Just then, Liu Yan's words "brothers will eventually become brothers" reminded Liu Jian.
Yes, although Yuan Wei is the direct descendant of the Yuan family, he is not the longest. This is because his two elder brothers have passed away, and he succeeded in inheriting all the resources of the Yuan family in Runan.
Just like Sun Quan inherited Sun Ce's legacy, Zhao Guangyi inherited Zhao Kuangyin's legacy.
Based on Liu Jian's understanding of the Yuan family, if nothing unexpected happens, the next head of the Yuan family will definitely be Yuan Ji, the eldest son of Yuan Feng.
If this matter is certain, then from Yuan Wei's current perspective, what should he do so that his family can still have some say after Yuan Ji ascends to the throne and becomes a side branch?
Perhaps taking advantage of the fact that he is still the head of the family while he is still alive, he can change the distribution of power so that the power in the clan is not completely concentrated in the hands of the clan leader, which may leave more avenues for the future of his family.
When the father dies, the son takes over, and the elder brother succeeds the younger brother. This has been the case since ancient times.