Chapter 584 This is an investigation (seeking a bank note)
"Fourth Grandpa, tell me...what exactly is Jiang Fan planning? Why is he having such an attitude? It's completely different from what we thought at the beginning."
In the official dormitory of Heyang Mansion, Liu Ziyu, who had just settled down, asked the old man in front of him with a puzzled look on his face.
There were not many officials sent by the Liu family, just a few dozen, so naturally they could live in the Heyang government office.
With Jiang Fan's advance arrangements and requirements, the entire settlement process was very smooth. Both officials and staff in the government office were respectful to these Liu family members.
Not to mention looking for trouble, he was simply afraid that they would be a little dissatisfied. He was so considerate that Liu Ziyu even felt that he was much more comfortable than he was in the county town.
It was a huge difference from the last time he came to Heyang to buy wine from Jiang Fan.
"Humph, I told you before you came here that your father thought things were too complicated. What is the situation now? Where is the room for Jiang Fan to act up again? The emperor was placed under house arrest by the Yuwen family, King Wu died, and the whole Zhou Dynasty was in chaos.
In the chaos, various aristocratic families are trying to stand on their own. Under such circumstances, Jiang Fan has no background or connections, so why should he continue to control Heyang?"
The old man sneered and continued: "The last time you came to him to buy wine, he dared to be so tough on you because Prince Wu's Mansion was backing him up. The situation was stable at that time. We still have to look at the face of the royal family.
, your father was more considerate, and that’s why he hit a snag in Heyang."
"But now? What else does Jiang Fan have to rely on? He is different from others. Others have more or less aristocratic backgrounds, but as far as I know, this Jiang Fan is just an ordinary citizen, right? I don't know why.
He was directly recommended as an official because of the support of Prince Wu's Mansion, so without Prince Wu's Mansion, of course he would have nothing."
Liu Ziyu blinked, thought about it carefully, and nodded with a sudden look on his face: "So that's it. When Fourth Grandpa said this, I understood. No wonder... His Majesty asked him to temporarily guard Heyang City before coming here.
, it’s just a temporary measure. After a while, someone else will inevitably have to be arranged to take over. In other words, from the moment King Wu died, Jiang Fan... was nothing?"
"Then what else do you think he could be? Of course, he does have some abilities. I heard that the reason why he was favored by Prince Wu's Mansion was because of his amazing performance in poetry. He was recognized by several old masters in Prince Wu's Mansion as one of our great Zhou poets.
First, the question is... what is the use of poetry?"
The old man laughed and continued: "You can't eat it when you are hungry, you can't drink it when you are thirsty, and you can't use it as a sword when you are in chaos. Poetry is useful if you want to be arty in peaceful and prosperous times.
But in this current situation, it is of no use whatsoever."
Liu Ziyu agreed very much and answered: "That means, Fourth Grandpa, you also think that Jiang Fan's actions must be sincere? It is unlikely that he is digging a hole for us?"
"Dig a hole? What is he digging for? What's the use of digging it? It is imperative that the family takes back Heyang, and no one can stop it! Even if he has several masters under his command, as you said,
So what? Unless you reach the master level, even if you are at the ninth level, you can still use people to kill you!"
The old man snorted and continued with disdain: "That's why the family directly arranged five thousand troops and horses this time, and asked me to come here personally, just to calm down the entire situation in Heyang. In the absolute power gap
In front of us, what else can Jiang Fan do besides accepting it calmly?"
"Fourth Grandpa is right! That means that the takeover of Heyang City can start from tomorrow? We don't have to worry about the attitude of the original officials in Heyang Government at all? We don't need to care about what Jiang Fan thinks?"
Liu Ziyu asked.
"Of course! What's there to worry about? Handong County is our Liu family's Handong County. Since Heyang City is within the scope of Handong County, of course it is our Liu family's Heyang! We are just here to get back our
It’s just something that belongs to you.”
"Besides, the family doesn't want to spend too much time here. The situation is now chaotic. The family must consolidate its forces as soon as possible in order to take the initiative in the next battle. If the original officials of Heyang City are wise, they can be left alone.
A sinecure."
"After all, we are very familiar with Heyang. With them around to help fill in the gaps, we can control Heyang faster. But if you don't know the situation, just find any reason and take it directly. Remember, since there is no need to look at Jinling anymore
If you look like this, then our Liu family is the god of Handong County!"
"As for Jiang Fan, since he is so sensible, there is no need to touch him for the time being. The takeover of Heyang should be based on stability, and it is best not to cause any trouble. After taking control of Heyang, we can then deal with Jiang Fan.
Fan, what room for resistance does he have?"
The old man said very domineeringly.
"What the Fourth Grandpa said is true, but in this way, wouldn't it be an advantage for Jiang Fan and allow him to continue to live freely for a few more days? I originally thought that as soon as I came to Heyang, I would
Take down that Jiang Fan directly! While avenging his previous imprisonment on me, it also gave others in the Heyang government office a chance to show off their power. But I didn’t expect that these people were more honest than rabbits, and I couldn’t stop them.
This mouth."
Liu Ziyu said with regret.
"It's just a matter of waiting a few more days. It's no big deal. If you don't even have this patience, how can you shoulder greater responsibilities when the family plans to take over big things in the future?"
The old man frowned and scolded.
Liu Ziyu was obviously very convinced by the old man, so because of his arrogant character, when he heard the old man's scolding, he looked respectful and did not dare to be dissatisfied at all.
But after listening to the old man's words, Liu Ziyu's heart moved, and she suddenly raised her head and said: "Fourth Grandpa, what you mean by greater responsibility is..."
"The Yuwen family's power is in the south, but the north belongs to our Liu family and the Wang family. As long as we have Heyang, we will have an advantage over the Wang family. Once we can completely occupy the north, the worst outcome will be to compete with Yuwen.
When the family is divided across the river to rule, when that time comes... what do you think your identity will be?"
The old man glanced at Liu Ziyu and continued: "Although the family leader has two sons, who in the family doesn't know what kind of virtue those two are? If the family really wants to achieve great things, compared to the family leader's lineage,
You two, don’t you think... you are more suitable to sit in that chair?"
Liu Ziyu paused for a moment and blinked. After finally digesting the old man's words, his whole face suddenly showed excitement.
"Fourth Grandpa, what do you mean..."
"It's not just what I mean. Of course, whether it will work or not depends on your performance. How important Heyang is to the family, you should know why you are asked to lead the team? Don't you think that the family wants you to come here?
Revenge, right?"
"I understand! The family wants to investigate me!"
"As long as you understand, just try your best to express yourself."