Chapter 21 of Failure [Prepare for a Rainy Day] (Part 2)
Hu Xiaotian felt a lot more at ease after hearing this. It seems that the old lady still has the Hu family in her heart. Thinking about it, she is indeed facing a dilemma now. If she openly helps Dakang, it will inevitably arouse the hatred of other countries, and the Xu family of Jinling will become the target of public criticism.
, if you don’t help Dakang, after all, the foundation is here, and you are afraid of being retaliated by the Emperor of Dakang, so you came up with such a method to cover up others’ eyes and ears. ◇↓
Hu Buwei said: "Don't let your mother know about this, lest she worry."
Hu Xiaotian came over to read the letter, but saw that there was no word at all on the letter, but a sea map. Hu Xiaotian said: "Dad, are you going to tell the emperor about this?"
Hu Buwei nodded and said: "I will go to the palace and explain it clearly to the emperor." Ever since Mrs. Xu refused the emperor's request, Hu Buwei has been in a state of uneasiness. After finally regaining his happiness, he is even more worried.
I don’t want to lose, especially my precious son.
Hu Xiaotian shook his head and said: "This matter should not be rushed. The emperor basically does not interfere with political affairs now and leaves almost everything to Princess Yongyang. I think it is better to inform Princess Yongyang about this matter first."
Hu Buwei didn't know Princess Yongyang very well, and naturally he didn't have the confidence of his son. He also didn't think that a girl under the age of fourteen could save the precarious Dakang Dynasty from danger.
Hu Xiaotian said: "Dad, there are only two people whom the Emperor trusts the most. One is Hong Beimo from the Tianji Bureau, and the other is Princess Yongyang. If our Hu family wants to protect ourselves, we must make a choice between them.
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Hu Buwei's eyes lit up. He thought his son was just acting out of impulse, but he didn't expect that he had already thought carefully. He whispered: "Do you want to sell Princess Yongyang a favor?"
Hu Xiaotian shook his head and said: "Not only that, dad, accompanying the emperor is like accompanying a tiger. The emperor is suspicious by nature and often changes his orders day and night. He has no interest in government affairs at all now. All his energy is focused on the imperial mausoleum and longevity. Not only is Hongbeimo
Instead of persuading him to pay attention to state affairs, he instead aided the evil deeds. Help him speed up the progress of the imperial mausoleum. The people of Dakang live in water and fire, and their patience is always limited. Once the limit of patience is exceeded, Dakang will not be far away from civil strife."
Hu Buwei nodded and said, "You want to gain Princess Yongyang's trust and ask her to help protect our Hu family?" In his opinion, Princess Yongyang can never be Hong Beimo's opponent.
Hu Xiaotian said: "After going through so many things, dad still can't see that it is useless to rely on anyone. The Dakang royal family cannot protect itself at all, so what ability do they have to protect us? Only when they encounter trouble will they think of us, father and son. If
If the government is stable and prosperity is restored, maybe we will be the first to be killed."
Hu Buwei sighed sadly. His son's words touched his heart. It was rare for this boy to see so clearly, but he didn't know what he was thinking about the future.
Hu Xiaotian said: "Dad, if this continues, Dakang will fall apart from within sooner or later if it is not swallowed up by other countries. We must seize the opportunity to strengthen our own strength. Seize the fate of Dakang and let them follow our rules.
Come and do something.”
Hu Buwei looked at his son in shock. He is indeed my son, Hu Buwei. His son already had great ambitions in his heart, to subvert the imperial court and dominate the world. Even he did not dare to have such an idea.
Hu Xiaotian has no desire to dominate the world, but fate is forcing him step by step. He increasingly realizes that if he wants to survive in troubled times and control his own destiny, he must continue to strengthen his own strength. It is useless to rely on anyone.
Only relying on yourself is the most real and feasible option. In troubled times, only the strong can survive. As long as you have enough strength, you can survive freely anywhere.
Hu Buwei whispered: "What do you want to do?"
Hu Xiaotian said: "Dakang is short of food. Grandma has rejected them on the surface, but secretly she gave us this map. Whoever masters this sea route can save Dakang's dying national destiny. This road must be firmly established."
Control is in the hands of our Hu family."
Hu Buwei nodded and said, "Do you want to make this trip yourself?"
Hu Xiaotian shook his head and said: "The most suitable candidate is not me, but you."
"Me?" Hu Buwei was really confused.
Hu Xiaotian said: "Princess Yongyang now relies heavily on me and has entrusted me with the establishment of the Shence Mansion. I think she may not be willing to let me go easily. For the child, setting up the Shence Mansion is also a great idea."
It's a good opportunity. I can take advantage of this matter to develop and strengthen my strength. Dad goes to open up this trade route and can take my mother out of Kangdu, a place of right and wrong. If the result of this trip is not satisfactory, you and your mother will
You can take the opportunity to avoid trouble overseas. You will be safe and sound, and your children will naturally have no worries. It will not be difficult to escape from Dakang. If everything goes well, and you have mastered this trade route, you will have a firm grasp on the lifeblood of the Dakang Dynasty.
In our hands, even if the emperor sees you, he has to be careful with you."
Hu Buwei said: "The old emperor is suspicious by nature, so he may not be willing to let me go."
Hu Xiaotian said: "If this matter is not something that dad is worried about, I will have my own way to convince Princess Yongyang to come forward to facilitate this matter."
That afternoon, Hu Xiaotian went to Zilan Palace to meet Qiqi.
Qiqi heard that Xu Fengyi had come back, with a look of surprise on her face: "Mrs. Hu is back. I didn't tell you earlier. I will go with you to pick her up."
Of course, Hu Xiaotian knew that his mother did not have that much respect. She and Qiqi had never met before. The reason why Qiqi showed such closeness was not because of the relationship with the Xu family in Jinling. Hu Xiaotian said: "How dare you trouble the princess.
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Qiqi's face suddenly turned cold when he heard this: "What do you mean by this? Didn't you promise me before?"
Hu Xiaotian smiled and said: "Your Highness, please don't misunderstand me. My mother just came back today and was tired from traveling, so I want her to have a good rest."
"I went to greet her and not to torment her. How could I delay her rest?"
Hu Xiaotian said: "Her Royal Highness the Princess is a golden person, and she is also the King of Yongyang who has been given the title of Prince Yongyang. My mother will be frightened when she sees the princess. According to the rules, my mother will have to kneel down and worship you."
After all, Qi Qi was young and did not think of this. She frowned and said, "I went to pick her up naturally as an elder. How could I accept such a great gift from her? Hu Xiaotian, it's because you are too worried."
Hu Xiaotian said: "Actually, Xiaotian understands that the reason why the princess is so anxious to see my mother is because of the relationship with the Xu family in Jinling."
Qiqi said angrily: "In your heart, everything I do has a purpose."
Hu Xiaotian smiled and said: "Princess, please forgive me for speaking frankly. The current situation of Dakang is not optimistic. I also understand the princess's difficulties. It's just that Xiaotian also wants to ask the princess to understand me. My mother is just an ordinary woman. She treats
I don’t know anything about the affairs of the imperial court, and I don’t want to add anything to her worries or worry her.”
Qiqi snorted coldly, turned back to the chair and sat down, staring at Hu Xiaotian and said: "I really can't tell that you are still a filial son."
Hu Xiaotian said: "I dare not say that I am a filial son, but Xiaotian will do anything for my family. If anyone dares to hurt my family, I will seek justice even if I risk my life."
Qiqi's beautiful pupils suddenly shrank: "Are you threatening me?"
Hu Xiaotian said: "I don't dare. The princess is so kind to Xiaotian, how can she hurt my family?"
After hearing what he said, Qiqi's expression softened slightly and she said softly: "You don't need to be so vigilant. The reason why I wanted to see Mrs. Hu was just to inquire about the true attitude of the Xu family in Jinling. Although there are many rumors from the outside world, I still don't believe it.
, The Xu family of Jinling are subjects of Dakang. At a time when the country is in danger, are they unwilling to contribute to the country? "
Hu Xiaotian said respectfully: "Everyone is responsible for the rise and fall of a country. Even traffickers and lackeys know this. How can the Xu family not understand? But in this situation, I would have to have some selfish motives."
Qiqi blinked her eyes: "Please speak more clearly."
Hu Xiaotian said: "Princess, you should know that the current food shortage in Dakang is related to the domestic natural disasters that have continued to result in poor harvests year after year. Another more important reason is that no one in the neighboring countries is willing to do business with Dakang. For example, South Vietnam is a land of plenty.
It is rich in products and has always been north to Dakang as a vassal, but now it is unwilling to do grain trade with Dakang. In the final analysis, it is because it is afraid of offending the powerful neighbors around Dakang by providing grain to Dakang."
Qiqi nodded and sighed softly: "As far as I know, Dayong has sent people to threaten South Vietnam. If South Vietnam dares to provide food to Dakang, the first thing to do after destroying Dakang is to send troops to march south.
Kill all South Vietnam."
Hu Xiaotian said: "There are not a few people who have such thoughts. Xichuan Li Tianheng is not the same. They are all waiting to devour Dakang's land. Of course they don't want Dakang to recover its strength."
Qiqi said: "Hu Xiaotian, the people are the foundation of the country. Food is the most important thing for the people. If they don't even have enough to eat, who else can be my Dakang people with peace of mind? How can soldiers serve the country when they are hungry?"
, if we had not faced a dilemma, how would we, the royal family, be willing to bow our heads and turn to a businessman for help?"
Hu Xiaotian said: "Have you ever thought, Your Highness the Princess, how an ordinary merchant family from a powerful country that even Nanyue dare not offend would dare to do this? If the Jinling Xu family dares to solve the sea route for Dakang, I'm afraid it won't be long.
All the descendants of the Xu family will be slaughtered, and the Xu family’s properties in various countries will also be destroyed.”
Qiqi said calmly: "If there is no skin left, how can the hair be attached? If Dakang is over, what place will the Jinling Xu family have?" In fact, she knows in her heart that the Jinling Xu family's trade is all over the world, even if they leave Dakang, they will be the same.
able to survive.
Hu Xiaotian said: "The only one who can worry about the fate of the country is Her Royal Highness. Xiaotian has a solution."
Qiqi said: "Say!"
Hu Xiaotian stepped forward, slowly unfolded the navigation chart he brought with him in front of Qiqi, and used his fingers to draw a route from Kangdu to Haizhou and then into the sea: "It is better to ask for others than to ask for yourself. In fact, we can solve this matter ourselves.
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