Xiao Ju was very angry, but remembering that Fang Jun held the handle of the entire Lanling Xiao family, he could only dare to be angry but dare not say anything, and turned his head aside with a sullen face.
But this attitude is almost equivalent to acquiescence...
As for Xiao Qi, he had no say at all.
Li Tai looked at his face and saw that Xiao Ju was very frightened by Fang Jun. He felt that this matter was basically safe. After all, he had suffered such a big loss. He couldn't just slap him, but also gave him a sweet date.
Then he smiled and said: "Brother understands the righteousness, and the only concern is that these goods and breeding industries will fall into the hands of the Xiao family, which will arouse resentment and hostility from other families. In fact, brother does not need to care at all, after all, developing the cultural and educational undertakings of the Tang Dynasty is
The general trend is a good thing that will last forever. I heard that my brother is very talented, but he has been idle at home and has never been an official. I wonder if I invite you to join the "Datang Culture Promotion Association" and serve as my deputy to assist me in developing the Tang Dynasty.
What do you think of our cultural and educational undertakings?"
Of course, I have to give Tian Zaoer one, but if I can take advantage of the situation and take advantage of the situation, it will be a good thing.
After all, this is one of the top noble families in Jiangnan. Both Jiangnan and Shandong have a profound foundation. In the future, I will develop county schools and rural schools in these two places. There are many places that I can draw on. With such a local leader,
Dedicated assistance will naturally get twice the result with half the effort.
Xiao Ju was greatly moved.
The Xiao family of Lanling had a hairpin for generations, and in the Southern and Northern Dynasties, they climbed to the pinnacle of the family clan. They founded the country and proclaimed themselves emperor and established half of their empire. Unfortunately, they began to languish after entering the Sui Dynasty. Although Xiao Yu served as the prime minister in the Tang Dynasty and was deeply loved by Li
His Majesty is trusted and respected, but due to well-known reasons, the Xiao family has always been suppressed by Guan Longhao, making it difficult for his children to enter the center.
Xiao Ju was arrogant and felt that if he could not enter the center and only served as an official in a corner of the south of the Yangtze River, how could he fulfill his ambition?
He simply refused to be an official and spent the whole day entertaining friends at home and studying, which was quite leisurely like a hermit in the Wei and Jin Dynasties. However, over time, this leisurely life inevitably turned into boring. A man could not carry a three-foot sword to make achievements, nor could he hold a wolf hair.
What's the use of writing about the Spring and Autumn Period, even if I live a hundred years in vain?
My heart is inevitably restless.
After listening to King Wei's recruitment, it is inevitable that he would like to become an official. Although this so-called "Datang Culture Promotion Association" is not an authentic imperial government office, it has King Wei sitting in charge, has lofty intentions and has great influence. Once it becomes the official body of the Wei Dynasty,
The king's deputy immediately became famous throughout the world.
After staying in this "revitalization association" for a few years, making some meritorious deeds, and then being recommended by the King of Wei to join the court, the minimum starting point must be a Six-Minute Minister!
But in this case, it is necessary to completely side with the King of Wei, which can be regarded as being subordinate to Fang Jun. It is also equivalent to standing in the camp of the prince. These hot goods and breeding industries cannot be accepted...
The matter was serious, and Xiao Ju had to be cautious, especially considering the attitudes of several elders in the family.
Li Tai glanced at Fang Jun and saw that the other party was secretly giving him a hint. He thought about it for a while, understood it, and then said in a persuasive way: "The sea frontier is currently unstable, and many island bandits that have been dormant for a long time have resurfaced, threatening many routes.
, the navy is quite troubled by this. After all, its forces are limited. When escorting each fleet, it is inevitable to focus on one and not the other. Once there is any negligence, the fleet of another fleet may be targeted by pirates and suffer heavy losses.
At that time, it will be necessary for the Xiao family, as the leaders of Jiangnan, to come forward to appease the families who have suffered losses. The Xiao family has always been the leader of Jiangnan, and they should shoulder the obligations corresponding to their status."
When Xiao Ju heard this, his eyes widened again.
Isn't this a clear threat?
Fucking pirate!
Nowadays, the Royal Navy of the Tang Dynasty has strong soldiers and horses. It is not an exaggeration to say that there are as many ships as clouds. It has more new warships equipped with artillery than all the warships of all the countries in the East and Southeast Asia combined. This is why it has
A situation that was invincible across the seven seas.
The islands that occupy the East China Sea have long been wiped out by the navy after several campaigns. Even if one or two fish slip through the net, it is too late to escape. How can they dare to appear on the waterway again, burn, kill and loot?
These words are clearly telling him that if the navy's defense fails and the Xiao family's fleet suffers losses, it will really be forced to do nothing. Don't worry about the Xiao family... But who is the soldier on this sea and who is?
Damn it, Fang Jun alone has the final say?
Threaten, win over, promise benefits, and then continue to threaten...
Xiao Ju was finally convinced.
He understood that it would be absolutely unkind if he did not take over all those goods and farming properties today and stick to Fang Jun and the Crown Prince's side from now on.
The situation is stronger than the person, so what can he do?
Not just him, but even Xiao Yu, Xiao Jing, and Xiao Xun's generation are here. Faced with the coercion and inducement of King Wei and Fang Jun, what can they do except compromise?
Sighing in his heart, Xiao Ju had no choice but to say: "This matter is so big that I don't dare to make the decision. I have to go back and ask my father and uncle for instructions."
He wanted to delay it to see if things could turn around, but how could Fang Jun allow him to do so?
"When this brother came here two days ago, he said he wanted to go back and ask for instructions. Today you said you want to go back and ask for instructions... When will this request for instructions come to an end?"
"Can't I see how serious the consequences of this kind of thing are? No matter how aggressive Duke Yue is, how dare I make decisions on behalf of the head of the family?"
Xiao Ju was furious.
Fang Jun did not get angry, he sneered and said faintly: "The Xiao family is just kidding me, right? Yesterday he went back to ask for instructions, and today you have to go back to ask for instructions. I'm afraid you will still need to ask for instructions tomorrow... I really thought that so-and-so was
There is no anger in making clay sculptures, right? Believe it or not, the Xiao family's salt field will be closed tomorrow and the Xiao family's sea trade will be stopped. Good people inside and outside will check to see if the Xiao family has concealed tax returns.
Harboring bandits?”
Xiao Ju was so angry that his neck was red with envy, his eyes were like those of a bullfight, and his usual self-restraint was completely gone. He wanted to pounce on Fang Jun and strangle Fang Jun to death.
Mother!
You kid has no other means except threats and intimidation, right?
But he was extremely angry, but he had to admit that Fang Jun's threats and intimidation were indeed effective. This stick could do anything without considering the consequences and impacts afterwards. It would really destroy the Xiao family's salt field and sea trade.
They were all stopped, and people were sent to check inside and out. How much loss would the Xiao family suffer?
In comparison, it seems that being hostile and targeted by other Jiangnan nobles is not so unbearable...
Li Tai's face straightened, and he scolded: "Erlang, why are you so stubborn again? You can't talk properly if you have something to say. Let's sit down and discuss it? Brother Xiao, don't be angry. Come on, come on, sit down and drink tea."
Xiao Ju was completely convinced.
The two men sang and harmonized, using both soft and hard tactics, and squeezed the Xiao family's weak points to death. Apart from obediently submitting, how could there be any room for resistance?
He sat down again and sighed: "Since His Highness the King of Wei intends to do his best to promote the cultural and educational undertakings of the Great Tang Dynasty, how can the Xiao family turn a blind eye and stand by? Doing your best and duty-bound is nothing more than offending your hometown and sacrificing your life for righteousness!
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Fang Jun curled his lips and smiled, thinking that this person was quite interesting. How could he talk about sacrificing his life for righteousness in such a land where he could neither advance nor retreat?
It's just to completely win over the Xiao family, and no longer be as half-hearted as before, and single-mindedly stand in the camp of His Highness the Crown Prince.
In fact, as long as the Xiao family gives up their dignity and takes advantage, it is a real deal.
There are all prominent people here. All we need to do is make a decision. As for the details of the acquisition of the goods and breeding industry, the people below will handle it. Major matters have been decided. As the host, Xiao Ju naturally has to prepare a sumptuous banquet and invite Li Tai.
Fang Jun and Du He attended the banquet.
During the dinner, Xiao Juyu felt that he was extremely angry, so he targeted Fang Jun and repeatedly urged him to drink, hoping to make up for the anger he had just suffered at the wine table.
Li Tai and Du He couldn't bear to look at each other.
The most famous thing about Fang Jun in Guanzhong is that it is not that Kong Wu is brave enough to win the three armies, nor is it that he has a Taoist fortune of hundreds of millions, but that he does not get drunk after drinking a thousand cups of wine!
Among the children of the Guanzhong family, there were some who were dissatisfied with Fang Jun and wanted to duel with him, but there were absolutely no ones who dared to discuss gender with him over the wine table.
As expected, after three rounds of wine and five dishes, the king of Wei was still at the banquet. Xiao Ju was already drunk and unconscious. After vomiting twice, he was helped by Xiao Qi and went to the back hall to rest. Li Tai, Fang Jun and others
He also took the opportunity to say goodbye.
Mu Yuanzuo, the governor of Suzhou, found a house for Li Tai in Suzhou City and moved there with Du He. Fang Jun sent them to the door, declined Li Tai's invitation to come in, and rushed back to Huating Town at least.
When we arrived at Huating Town, the sky was already dark and the drizzle still continued.
As soon as I entered the hall, drank some hot tea, and wanted to take a bath, I heard a soldier at the door calling: "Princess Changle's personal maid wants to see you..."