Crowned the New Han Dynasty

Chapter 516 An Unfathomable Purpose

Facts have proved that Tang Taigong's worries were not unfounded. When Tang Dian got the news that Chen Zhiwu was going to entertain visitors from Luoyang, he took Tang Zi and hurried to the Chen Mansion to meet Chen Zhi, because according to the news In order to entertain the guests, Chen Zhi was not acting as a county guard, but as a private person, so he specially sent out the news that he would go back to the Chen Mansion and change into casual clothes before going to entertain the guests.

Of course, Tang Dian and others knew very well that Chen Zhi wanted to release this news, in fact, to take advantage of the situation, so that people from various families could seize this time and contact him.

However, when Tang Dian and the others arrived, they found that Liu Bao, Liu Qing and his son were already there——

This is not a government office. Liu Bao, the county magistrate, does not need to go to the Chen Mansion to work. The reason for their presence here is self-evident.

Both of them knew their respective purposes very well, so it was inevitable that they would be a little awkward when they met.

The manager, Liu Duo, arranged the people from the Tang family and the Liu family together. The two sides looked at each other in silence, and the atmosphere gradually became solemn. They were all waiting for Chen Zhi to come over, but they couldn't wait for anyone to come. They could be looking at each other, big eyes staring at small eyes.

After a while, it was Tang Piandang who spoke first: "Brother Liu, what a coincidence. I didn't expect you to come and visit the prefect at this time."

Liu Qing laughed, broke some embarrassment, and said: "Isn't that right, as an assistant to the prefect, of course I have to be by my side at all times."

"Uncle Liu Shi, a wise man doesn't tell secrets. I know what you are doing here," Tang Zi said bluntly and bluntly. Liu Bao looked embarrassed when he said this, but then he heard Tang Zi's words. Turn, "But the purpose of my coming here is the same as yours. In this case, let's not beat around the bush. Why don't we discuss openly and honestly how to face Taishou Chen? This matter is more urgent than anything else. It is not a matter of urgency." Is the face of your family and mine more important?"

Liu Bao was stunned. He didn't expect Tang Zi to say it so simply and directly, but at the same time, this could be regarded as his inner voice, so he nodded and began to think seriously.

But Liu Bao's son Liu Qing did not hesitate. He nodded simply and said: "Your Majesty's words make sense. In this case, I might as well talk about what my father and son mean. This..."

Tang Zi interrupted Liu Qing before he could speak, and said with a smile: "Since it is the intention of your father and son, it means that the Liu family has not reached an agreement yet?"

Liu Qing looked suffocated, while Liu Bao looked bitter.

"That's right," Liu Bao shook his head slightly and smiled bitterly as he said, "We in the Liu family have indeed not reached an agreement yet."

"At this time, are you still thinking of attacking the prefect?" Tang Dian looked puzzled, "The rise of the Liu family is indispensable for extraordinary eyesight. Judging the situation is an indispensable ability. How can you not see through this?" reason?"

"It's not that I want to raise an issue," Liu Bao shook his head, "With this matter, who would dare to raise an issue? Even if the Wu Jies are connected in series, nothing will change. It's just that within the family, there is a question about whether to get closer to the prefect and take refuge with him. , there are differences, and some people advocate that we should treat each other as gentlemen, neither far nor close, and that their duties are intertwined. According to them, in this way, we can advance, attack, retreat, or defend, and there is room for change."

"Confused!" Tang Zi sneered, "Not only is he confused, but he is even a little stupid. Which of the previous big families didn't have this kind of idea? They even wanted to have both sides, and take advantage of each other between Wang Quan and the prefect. He was able to do it with ease, and what's more, he thought he had figured out the prefect's method, and he didn't hesitate to offend the prefect in order to get Wang Quan's benefits, but what happened in the end?"

He looked around, observing that no one from the Chen family was approaching, and then lowered his voice and said: "The disaster of the Zheng family was a warning! When I think back on it, how terrifying it is!" He stretched out a finger and said in his mouth He said: "Such a big family has been running rampant in Dai County for many years, but all of a sudden they were all blamed. The entire direct descendants of the Zheng family are still in prison. No matter which side releases the pressure, it will not help!"

Tang Zi extended a second finger and continued: "Looking at the families in Daijun, we thought that this was an impulsive act by the eunuch, and they would have to be sent out soon, but in the end it was the Zheng family. To admit defeat, even the properties, fields, and forts in Dai County have to be donated to Governor Chen, and we can only watch helplessly."

"It's not just a matter of watching," Liu Qing shook his head, "Actually, this matter is also dangerous. Capturing the Zheng family and devouring their property. Such an act actually breaks through the bottom line of each family. Therefore, several major families must unite and force them to The prefect had to give in. If someone from Luoyang hadn't come to visit him and use the power of the county family, it would be possible for the prefect Chen to give in. After all, more than half of the manpower and material resources of this county are actually represented by our family. above."

"Someone from Luoyang happened to come to visit?" Tang Zi shook his head and laughed when he heard this, "Could it be that your father and son feel that the current situation is just forcing the family to retreat temporarily, and they will continue to follow suit once the limelight passes. Hulu, are you going to force me into the palace again?"

Liu Qing was stunned, while the bitter smile on Liu Bao's face became a little deeper.

"Of course this is not a coincidence!" Tang Zi continued talking without waiting for Liu Qing's answer, "Not only is it not a coincidence, it is also a series of plans! The plot is huge! Just look at the changes in this matter, you can see When I came out, everything happened by coincidence. It happened to attack the Zheng family, it happened that each family launched an attack, and someone came from Luoyang. But there are too many coincidences, which just proves that this is not a coincidence, but a calculation!"

"Calculation..." Liu Qing chewed the word, thoughtfully. He had had this idea before, but he didn't dare to confirm it, because he hadn't thought clearly about many aspects of it.

Not only Liu Qing, but also his father Liu Bao, as well as Tang Dian and others from the Tang family, also figured out the connection.

But at this moment, Tang Zi said: "I actually have a clue as to why the people from Luoyang came here."

In the eyes of others full of surprise and expectation, Tang Zi said slowly: "Actually, this is not difficult to imagine. Although I am just guessing, I think eight; Nine is inseparable from ten. Please recall that the most recent time, the prefect and Luoyang What is the connection? This matter is not obscure, everyone in Dai County should be aware of it now. "

The other people were stunned for a moment, and then Liu Qing said uncertainly: "You mean...Zhi? The last contact was that Su Liao brought Zhi to Beijing? What's the connection here? What's the plan?"

"I don't know what the connection is," Tang Zi looked solemn and solemn, "But no matter what the plan is, maybe even my family and other aristocratic families are just a link. The true purpose of the prefect is difficult to fathom, but one thing is very clear. of……"

He lowered his voice a little more and said: "That is for the Daijun family like us. It will not be easy to pass the test. Even... the prefect may plan to use this to take us and other aristocratic families..."

Before he finished speaking, there was a sound of footsteps outside the door.

Several people in the room immediately silenced themselves, thinking that it was Chen Zhi who had arrived.

But unexpectedly, Wang Huo and Zhu Xian were waiting with sweat on their heads.

(End of this chapter)