Five years as county magistrate, hundreds of millions of kilograms of grain shocked Li Shimin Chapter 377 Find Cui Runyu and unite with the Jiangnan family
Chapter 377 Find Cui Runyu and unite with the Jiangnan family
"Yes!"
"For example, Gu family, Lu family, Zhu family, Zhang family and other famous families."
Xiaolu said naturally.
She didn't realize that Fang Yuan came here to inquire about information.
After all, everyone asks different things objectively, and people like Fang Yuan ask the most about local aristocratic families.
With so many people asking about local snakes, who would realize that Fang Yuan is here to inquire about information?
"Is there anything else?"
Fang Yuan frowned and said.
The aristocratic families Xiaolu mentioned are all Jiangnan aristocratic families.
It is completely different from the Five Surnames and Qi Wangs that I want.
"Well, it seems that several aristocratic families have suddenly become powerful recently. I heard from my sisters that aristocratic families such as the Gu family, the Lu family, the Zhu family, and the Zhang family have to give them face."
Xiaolu thought for a while and said.
She also heard about this, but she didn’t know whether it was true or not.
After all, he is a small person and has not been able to interact with too many big people.
"Do you know where they usually move around?"
Fang Yuan's eyes lit up and he said calmly.
"It's quite secretive over there in Dongcheng. You won't necessarily see it if you go there."
Xiaolu said truthfully.
"Okay, thank you."
After Fang Yuan finished speaking, he was about to get up and leave.
"Ah? Sir, are you leaving?"
Xiao Lu was probably surprised and looked at Fang Yuan innocently.
"No, let's go to the toilet."
Fang Yuan wants to leave.
But after thinking about it, I felt that if I left at this time, I might reveal that I was here to inquire about information.
Moreover, there were voices of men and women coming from Li Junxian’s room next door, and it wouldn’t be over for a while.
"So that's it, let me help you."
Xiao Lu's face turned red, and she stood up and approached Fang Yuan.
She pulled Fang Yuan to the toilet and squatted down obediently.
Damn it, how can you go on like this?
After the entertainment, Fang Yuan and Li Junxian left the brothel tacitly.
Both of them have heard some news and are leaving for Dongcheng now to see if Qi Wang, the fifth surname, is there.
Jiangnan is full of water towns. The two of them were not in a hurry to set off immediately, but took a boat on the river and looked at the scenery.
It can be said that the rivers in Jiangnan lead to all directions in the southeast, northwest and northwest of Jiangnan City. It is truly a city where you can go wherever you want after getting on the boat.
After traveling the rivers in the south of the Yangtze River, Fang Yuan and Li Junxian got off the boat in Dongcheng, walked to the shore, and went to the rich area of Dongcheng.
For a family as big as Wu Surname and Qi Wang, even if they were hiding, they would definitely choose a wealthy place to hide, and definitely not in a slum area.
"Brother, may I ask where the Cui family is?"
Fang Yuan was walking on the street and saw a well-dressed young man, so he stopped him and asked.
"Cui family? Are they the newly moved Cui family?"
The young man looked up and down at Fang Yuan and Li Junxian.
Seeing that the two of them were dressed gorgeously, they thought their status was extraordinary and relaxed their vigilance.
"Exactly!"
Fang Yuan nodded.
"Go forward about fifty meters along this road. When you see a big alley, go in and walk about another fifty meters."
The young man pointed at the alley where Fang Yuan and the two were walking and said.
"Thank you, brother!"
Fang Yuan and Li Junxian looked at each other's directions and expressed gratitude.
"You're welcome. Judging from the accent, you two are not locals, right?"
The young man shook his head and chuckled.
"Yes, I am from Wuling County."
Fang Yuan smiled and said.
"From Wuling County?"
"I heard that people from Wuling County are good at doing business."
The young man was surprised and looked at Fang Yuan with a little excitement.
Because of Fang Yuan's management, Wuling County has now become a model county in the country.
Many people have heard of Wuling County, and it is so miraculous that people think that those who come out of it are all powerful people.
"So-so, so-so."
"Brother, we still have things to do. See you soon."
Fang Yuan smiled modestly.
Say goodbye to the young man and walk in the direction he pointed.
The young man was very regretful and looked at the backs of Fang Yuan and the two with some reluctance.
When Fang Yuan and Li Junxian entered the alley, he followed them.
Soon, Fang Yuan and Li Junxian had arrived at the place designated by the young man.
There is a very luxurious mansion here. There is only one word "Cui" on the door of the mansion!
"Come in?"
Li Junxian looked at the door and said in a deep voice.
The door is open and there are two guards guarding it.
When Fang Yuan and the two looked at the gate, the two guards also looked at Fang Yuan and the two.
"You two, please inform me that Fang Yuan is here."
Fang Yuan pondered for a moment, then approached the guard and said.
"Please wait."
The two guards looked at Fang Yuan and nodded.
A man relies on his clothes and a horse relies on his saddle. The way Fang Yuan and Li Junxian look at each other shows that they are not ordinary people.
These guards are still discerning. If ordinary people arrive, they will not reduce the notification.
"Fang Yuan?!"
"This name is very familiar."
The young man hiding in the dark frowned.
The Cui family is very strong, and the elders in the family warned them not to offend them.
The young man had been warned by his family elders, so he stayed away from the Cui family.
So when he learned that Fang Yuan and Li Junxian were looking for the Cui family, he was surprised and followed them.
Not long after, the guard who went to report appeared again.
"Distinguished guests, please come in."
Fang Yuan and Li Junxian nodded.
Walking into the door of Cui's house calmly.
Not long after, Fang Yuan and Li Junxian saw Cui Runyu waiting for Fang Yuan and the others in the main hall.
"I didn't expect to see you two in Jiangnan. Did the emperor ask you to come?"
Cui Runyu sipped the tea, looked at Fang Yuan and the two of them, and said with a half-smile.
"Clan Chief Cui, you are well."
Fang Yuan chuckled.
Just find a seat and sit down.
"It would be better if you didn't find me."
Cui Runyu chuckled.
He raised his glass and offered tea to Fang Yuan and the others.
"I don't want to come to you, but you have affected my development."
Fang Yuan smiled.
"Your appearance has also affected the development of our family."
"To be precise, the emperor wanted to ride on the head of our family, which affected the development of our family."
Cui Runyu snorted and laughed.
Li Shimin thought that his achievements were all-powerful and wanted to ride on the head of the aristocratic family.
It is because of this that the aristocratic family is now at odds with the royal family, and the world is in turmoil.
The aristocratic family has not really launched an attack yet, it is just planning the Qingzhou chaos.
"No matter who it is, the accounts between us must be settled."
Fang Yuan shrugged and said.
It doesn’t matter if it’s Li Shimin, or it doesn’t matter if it’s yourself.
No matter who it is, the accounts with the family must be settled.
"Just the two of you?"
Cui Runyu couldn't help but sneered.
Only two people dare to enter his Cui Mansion?
"It's definitely not just the two of us, it's just a routine announcement."
Fang Yuan shook his head and said.
The people he brought have also arrived in Jiangnan.
Cui Runyu and others should not have many people left in Jiangnan.
In this way, there will be a tough battle between the two sides.
"Aren't you afraid that I won't let you leave?"
Cui Runyu frowned and snorted coldly.
"Will you?"
Fang Yuan asked rhetorically.
He doesn't like Cui Runyu.
But Cui Runyu has his own style and will not take action in this situation.
"Haha, now that the notification is over, please leave."
Cui Runyu waved her hands calmly.
Indeed, he would not take action against Fang Yuan and the two at this time.
Their five surnames and Qi Wang have their own pattern, and they are not as despicable and shameless as Li Shimin.
"Farewell!"
Fang Yuan and Li Junxian stood up and left.
At the gate of Cui Mansion, Fang Yuan and Li Junxian had only walked a short distance when the young man from before appeared again.
"Fang Yuan, are you Fang Yuan, the Minister of Household Affairs?!"
The young man caught up with Fang Yuan and the two of them and asked excitedly.
He just made some inquiries and learned that the imperial court's Minister of Household Affairs is also named Fang Yuan.
It just so happened that Fang Yuan was so young, and he was right next to the imperial court's Minister of Household Affairs.
"Yes, brother, is something wrong?"
Fang Yuan nodded.
"Bye, meet Fang Shangshu!"
The young man was very excited and immediately saluted Fang Yuan.
"You're welcome."
Fang Yuan helped him up.
"Fang Shangshu, I am Gu Wuchang from the Gu family."
"Excuse me, did you enter the Cui Mansion to settle a score with them? Is he the Boling Cui family?"
Gu Wuchang whispered.
While talking, he secretly looked back at Cui Mansion.
He suspected that these newly moved aristocratic families were the legendary Five Surnames and Qiwang.
Otherwise, the elders of the family would not have warned these younger generations not to provoke them.
"Yes."
Fang Yuan frowned slightly and nodded.
"Fang Shangshu, don't get me wrong, I've long been unhappy with these aristocratic families."
"Why don't you follow me and look back at home? Let's convince the elders in the family to work together to target the five surnames and seven views and share their interests equally?"
Gu Wuchang quickly explained and said in a deep voice.
He has heard a little about the Five Surnames and Seven Hopes.
They actually abolished the seven-star banknotes and exchanged them for Tang Dynasty banknotes.
Now, many of their Jiangnan aristocratic families have suffered greatly from the Seven-Star Treasure Note.
But because they were afraid of Wu Xing Qi Wang's strength, they could only grit their teeth and swallow the lost money.
"The Jiangnan family is dissatisfied with the five surnames and seven hopes?"
Fang Yuan is interested.
If we can unite the Jiangnan aristocratic families in Jiangnan, it will definitely be much easier to deal with the five surnames and Qiwang.
"I can't be sure about all of them, but as far as I know, many are dissatisfied with the Five Surnames and Seven Hopes."
"But if Fang Shangshu is willing to offer benefits, these aristocratic families must be willing to cooperate with you."
Gu Wuchang said in a deep voice.
The struggle in the world is nothing more than interests.
Whether facing the imperial court or facing the Five Surnames and Seven Hopes, they all care about interests.
If the benefits are sufficient, what if you fall out with Wu Xing Qi Wang?
"In that case, please contact your Jiangnan family first."
"If your Jiangnan family is willing to cooperate with me, you can come to me again."
Fang Yuan pondered for a moment and said.
Ask him to find the Jiangnan family to convince them, lazy.
It's just more likely that they will exist, but it doesn't necessarily mean that they must exist.
"Give me two days!"
Gu Wuchang thought for a while and said in a deep voice.
Fang Yuan nodded, gave him an address and left.
"Fang Yuan, aren't you worried that he will lie to us?"
Li Junxian frowned slightly.
Cooperating with a passerby is a bit reckless.
If they cooperate with Wu Xing Qi Wang, it will be even more difficult for him and others.
"How could they lie to us when we met by chance on the roadside?"
"Besides, we can't completely believe him."
Fang Yuan shook his head and said.
What a coincidence that I met someone from the Gu family on the road.
The Gu family is a big family in Jiangnan, so cooperation is naturally the best.
If you encounter someone who deceives you and others, it means that you and others are going to have a bad start, so it is better to leave as soon as possible.
But Fang Yuan felt that Gu Wuchang could be trusted, and it was not possible to wait for him for two days. He had to plan for two days anyway.
"Then I'll let people keep an eye on him."
Li Junxian nodded.
In the next two days, Jiangnan changed.
Officials in Jiangnan have been dismissed or suspended for various reasons.
Especially for people with real power, the court would directly give them a document.
When something like this happens, even if you are scared, you will know that something big has happened in Jiangnan.
And Gu Wuchang is lobbying the aristocratic families in Jiangnan.
Two days passed in the blink of an eye.
Gu Wuchang led people to the place where Fang Yuan lived.
Seven, seven aristocratic families from Jiangnan, all came.
"Meet Fang Shangshu."
Gu Wuchang and others saluted Fang Yuan.
"All seven families came, which really surprised me."
"Everyone, can you let me know why you want to cooperate?"
Fang Yuan was a little surprised.
He just wanted to give it a try.
But I never thought that all seven major families would come.
These seven families control all aspects of Jiangnan.
"Jiangnan is our place. Who do you think the five surnames and Qi Wang are? How dare you criticize us?"
"We do not allow seven more families in Jiangnan, which is a huge blow to us."
"Between the Imperial Court and the Five Surnames and Seven Hopes, we felt that the Imperial Court would be more powerful, so we chose the Imperial Court."
The seven patriarchs expressed their thoughts.
It’s enough to have aristocratic families like them in Jiangnan, and the resources are just enough.
Now that the Five Surnames and Seven Hopes have arrived, although they haven't really grabbed their resources yet, there is already a trend.
This is unacceptable to aristocratic families like them, who have long wanted to drive out the Five Surnames and Qi Wangs.
Just as Gu Wuchang lobbied, Fang Yuan arrived in person, so they came to cooperate with Fang Yuan.
"That's it."
"I'm helping you get rid of the fifth surname Qiwang, so I will take 30% of the benefits of the fifth surname Qiwang staying, and each of your seven families will get 10%. How about that?"
Fang Yuan nodded.
After hearing their words, Fang Yuan felt a lot relieved.
In the final analysis, it is all about interests, that is, no other aristocratic families are allowed to enter Jiangnan.
Whether it’s Jiangnan Family or other places, it’s all the same.
They have been running the place for so long, how can they tolerate other aristocratic families coming in to share the profits?
"Thirty percent?!"
The representatives of the seven aristocratic families looked at each other, not very satisfied with this division.
They also contribute, and may contribute even more, but the share is too small.
"I am 10%, Li Junxian is 10%, and the emperor is 10%. Do you think it is unreasonable?"
Fang Yuan raised his eyebrows and said in a deep voice.
"No, no, reasonable, reasonable."
The heads of the major families echoed one after another.
If Fang Yuan alone is 10%, then they have objections.
But Fang Yuan, Li Junxian, and the emperor each agreed, so they had no objection.
No matter it is Li Junxian or the emperor, they do not want to offend, they are all on an equal footing with them.
"Since there is no problem, let's talk about the action plan."
Fang Yuan nodded with satisfaction.
"My Gu family is responsible for cutting off the retreat of the Five Surnames and Qiwang!"
"I, the Zhang family, are responsible for interfering with the communication between them!"
"Five hundred people from my Zhu family are driven by Fang Shangshu!"
"My Lu family also has five hundred people, led by Fang Shangshu!"
Each clan leader put forward his own ideas and supported Fang Yuan in his own way.
Jiangnan belongs to them, and with their help, this trip will get twice the result with half the effort.