Chapter 798: Pulling the fire under the cauldron (Part 2) [Please vote for me on Valentine’s Day]
The servant quickly entered the flower hall and whispered: "Master, the chief steward is here. He has just arrived at the main entrance."
Xiao Ban stood up and ordered: "Open the middle door to welcome you."
After the servant left quickly, Xiao Ban looked at the Zhu brothers and said, "You two, why don't you go and greet them together?"
The Zhu brothers had already stood up and said in unison: "Of course I want it."
Fang Jun is here, how dare they sit here like uncles?
Xiao Ban looked at the silent and decadent Xiao Ming again, sighed in his heart, and said: "My family has been wearing hairpins for generations, and etiquette has been passed down from generation to generation. Don't lose your etiquette. Let's go out to greet the seventh brother before he leaves.
I have specifically asked you to improve your relationship with Fang Jun and not be willful."
"No." When Xiao Ming heard this, he stood up with a wry smile and dusted the wrinkles on his body, but his face was still pale and haggard, and he couldn't hide it: "Uncle, don't worry, I have already made a mistake once, which made the head of the family and my uncle worried. How can I make the same mistake again and again?
Implicate the whole family?"
Xiao Ban felt relieved now. He was really afraid that Xiao Ming wouldn't be able to swallow this breath and would break out in front of Fang Jun later, violating Xiao Yu's instructions. However, he wanted to say a few words of comfort but didn't know where to start, so he could only pat him.
His shoulders, he turned around and walked out silently.
Xiao Ming rubbed his face, let out a long breath, and followed Xiao Ban away.
Neither of them spoke to the Zhu brothers, nor even glanced at them...
Zhu Jian and Zhu Qu looked at each other and smiled bitterly. This time, the Xiao family had put their resentment on the Zhu family. The Xiao family was powerful, and Xiao Yu was favored by the emperor. As the leader of Qingliu, he had great influence in the court.
, there was a quarrel with the Xiao family, and the Zhu family found it difficult to move forward.
The Zhu brothers were actually slightly dissatisfied. Although it was Zhu Qu's idea to steal Fang Jun's wood and later sell it, didn't Xiao Ming also agree to it? Don't say who bewitched the other, they are not fools.
If there is no benefit, will you listen to me? Now that it has been revealed that he has been deprived of his position and will never be used again, and his career career is ruined, the blame will be put on us?
But the matter has come to this, no matter how much nonsense is said, it is useless...
The Zhu brothers followed him out of the flower hall with anger.
The middle door of Xiao's mansion was wide open. Xiao Ban led Fang Jun, who was dressed in blue cloth and looked like a neighbor coming to visit, into the courtyard talking and laughing. Xiao Ming followed behind with an expressionless face, but he was not rude at all.
The Zhu brothers came to Fang Jun, bowed down and saluted, and said respectfully: "I have seen the chief steward."
Fang Jun glanced at the two of them, responded with "Yeah", turned around and continued to follow Xiao Ban towards the main hall, talking and laughing.
The Zhu brothers were both embarrassed and worried...
Fang Jun's attitude towards the Xiao family and the two brothers is completely different. Does this mean anything?
Feeling anxious and uneasy, the group entered the main hall.
Xiao Ban smiled and asked Fang Jun to take his seat, but Fang Jun refused. After some humility, everyone finally gave up their seats and knelt down on the floor casually.
A maid serves you fragrant tea.
"I have come here today with a fortune to give to you."
Fang Jun went straight to the point and expressed his intention, but everyone in the hall was shocked.
Give us a fortune?
We have a grudge in front of us. Compared with wealth, I believe that what Fang Jun sent is a knife...
Xiao Ban always had a smile on his face. Although he was surprised in his heart and didn't understand Fang Jun's intention, he didn't show it at all on his face. He smiled bitterly and said: "The general manager has embarrassed us. What happened earlier was the fault of my Xiao family.
If you are angry, please speak up if you have any conditions. The Xiao family is obedient to the people, the head of the family is a loyal minister, and the chief steward goes south in honor of His Majesty, so he is the object of our allegiance. No matter what your request is, the Xiao family will definitely comply with it."
This is tantamount to expressing a stance on behalf of the Xiao family.
From now on, the Xiao family will look after you and whatever you say will be whatever you say...
Fang Jun knew what he knew and laughed: "The Xiao family of Lanling has been married for generations, how dare I dare to be rude? The Duke of Song Dynasty is known to the world for his loyalty and diligence, and he is a role model for our generation. Therefore, I am naturally willing to get close to the Xiao family. More
What's more, because of this prince, I caused Brother Xiao to lose his official position, so I can't help but feel apologetic and guilty in my heart, and I've always wanted to find an opportunity to make amends to show my sincerity."
Xiao Ban was silent.
Xiao Ming was involved in the conversation. Xiao Ban couldn't replace him directly. This would be rude. After all, Xiao Ming was sitting aside but never said a word, which was unreasonable.
He then looked at Xiao Ming.
Xiao Ming straightened his back, raised his head and looked directly at Fang Jun. There was no difference in his expression. It seemed that all the unwillingness had disappeared: "The general manager's words are serious. Going to the bottom of the matter, this matter was caused by his obsession at the next moment, which offended the general manager.
.The punishments I received were all deserved. Fortunately, Your Majesty was lenient and I was able to save my head. I was already too frightened to have any complaints."
Xiao Ban breathed a sigh of relief. He was really afraid that Xiao Ming wouldn't be able to swallow this breath and would confront Fang Jun...
The Zhu brothers secretly pouted. Didn't they look like they wanted to kill Fang Jun before? In front of others, they still kept a low profile and pretended to be noble and fierce!
Hearing this, Fang Jun smiled and said, "Brother Xiao, do you really not hate me?"
Xiao Ming said calmly: "To be honest, at first, I did have some resentment in my heart. After all, my life's ambition was wasted, and I couldn't bear to think about it. But I also understand that if we change places, my methods will probably be worse than those of the chief manager."
A little more violent, but I can accept the current ending calmly, without any resentment in my heart."
These words are actually Xiao Ming's true words...
Originally, he wanted to plot against Fang Jun first, but someone else got the better of him and plotted against him the other way around. What's there to complain about?
He just couldn't accept it for a while.
A lifetime of ambitions and a beautiful career were lost in one fell swoop. No one can accept it calmly...
Fang Jun was quite surprised, seeing that his demeanor didn't seem to be lying, and that he had to lie. With such a great god as Xiao Yu, even if Xiao Ming was disrespectful to him, could he really do anything to him?
In this way, can there be some changes in my plan to bring the Xiao family more completely into my camp?
After pondering for a moment, Fang Jun said with a smile: "If this is really the case, I might as well give Brother Xiao a future. I wonder what Brother Xiao will do?"
Xiao Ming was stunned and blurted out: "What did you say?"
future?
The political hall has already convicted me and I will be dismissed from my official position and will never be used again. How can you still give me a future?
You think you are the emperor!
Xiao Ming was a little sullen, I have already behaved so obediently, why do you still want to have fun with me?
Even Xiao Ban, who has always been steady, looked a little hesitant.
The Xiao family shows respect to you, not just for your entertainment. Xiao Ming is already in such a state of decline, why should he be aggressive and hurt others' face?
However, Fang Jun seemed not to notice the sullenness of Xiao Ming and Xiao Ban, and said bluntly: "My naval camp still lacks a chief officer. I wonder if Brother Xiao can give in and help me create a military force across the seven seas."
The Armada?”
Xiao Ming finally couldn't help it, glared at Fang Jun and yelled angrily: "General Manager! I have already been punished by the Political Affairs Hall and dismissed from the official position. I know that the General Manager is majestic, but no matter how majestic you are, it is rare to be as high as the political affairs."
Isn’t it okay? Although Xiao made a mistake in the first place, he has been punished, but the general manager is still aggressive. Do you really think Xiao is easy to bully?"
Xiao Ban's heart skipped a beat. Although he was also dissatisfied with Fang Jun, he didn't expect Xiao Ming's words to be so direct. He quickly said: "The master of the house said before leaving that he wants us to cooperate with the general manager as much as possible, but that doesn't mean it's easy."
I can let the chief manager ridicule and tease me!"
Bring Xiao Yu and the entire Xiao family out, lest Fang Jun fall out...
Unexpectedly, Fang Jun was not angry at all, but smiled and said: "You two are really fans of the authorities. It is naturally impossible for me to overturn the conclusion of the Political Affairs Hall. However, the scope of authority of the Political Affairs Hall is only in the military and political circles across the country. If you jump out of this
The military and political circles, not even the Political Affairs Hall, have the right to interfere."
Xiao Ming didn't understand what he meant and asked doubtfully: "How do you say this? In the empire, is there any place that is not within the military and political circles, and is there any place that the political affairs hall cannot control?"
Fang Jun chuckled: "Of course there are, such as... my navy."
Xiao Banqi asked: "Isn't the Navy under the control of the Ministry of War?"
The Zhengshitang is the center of the empire and the highest administrative agency. Even His Majesty's imperial edict must be reviewed by the Zhengshitang before it can be issued to the world.
Could it be that Fang Jun's navy was not under the jurisdiction of the Political Hall?