Big man

"Xiao Fan, you are still very familiar with historical anecdotes."

Fang Li said lightly.

I invited you here not to talk about history and anecdotes with you. Didn’t you talk about physiognomy?

Xiao Fan smiled, glanced at Fang Li's slightly sparse head, and said: "Uncle Fang, your hair is black and shiny, the sky is wide and rich, the sun and moon are plump, the roots are full, your ears are thick, and your eyes are bright. God, this is a clear appearance of Shangshu. But there are evil lines at the corners of the eyes, and the Lord has recently invaded by the palace. This kind of appearance is easy to move and not easy to stay. Staying in the capital may not be the best choice."

Rao Yuting was taken aback, and couldn't help asking: "You mean, it's better to go out?"

Fang Li glared at his wife.

Why was he brought in all of a sudden?

Xiao Fan ignored Fang Li's gaze, and said seriously: "Uncle Fang, you know the situation of the high-level people much better than I do, so I don't dare to fight against others. Purely based on reasoning, I think that within a short period of time, the Inner Court Office will indeed Not the best choice."

"why?"

Xiao Fan said: "Uncle Fang, let's talk about the facts. The Fang family has great influence in the political and legal system. If you go to work in the inner court, what you need to coordinate is far from the internal affairs of the political and legal system. Comprehensive coordination, Director Ming of the inner court, I am afraid A little reluctant, huh?"

Fang Li's pupils shrank slightly.

The current Director Ming of the General Office of the Inner Court is the most trusted person today, and all matters in the Inner Court can be decided with one word.Fang Li went to the inner court, so naturally he was Director Ming's deputy.

But Fang Li's status is far from comparable to that of an ordinary inner court deputy director.He was born in a wealthy family, and he has an extremely extensive network of contacts in the capital. His own influence far exceeds his position.For example, in the political and legal system, he is not the main leader, but a department leader, but his opinions must be carefully weighed by the main leaders.

Such a powerful character entered the inner court, and it was almost impossible not to arouse Director Ming's vigilance.

Xiao Fan's words were just to the point.What kind of person is Fang Li, how can he not understand his true meaning?

When Fang Li went to the inner court, he immediately faced two choices: either become Director Ming's confidant, or become an opponent!

As far as the current situation is concerned, he is more likely to become Director Ming's opponent.Because from the perspective of historical origin, the political faction that Mr. Fang belongs to is quite different from the political faction that Director Ming belongs to.The two sides have not always been very compatible.

If Fang Li tried his best to get closer to Director Ming, then those other big figures who had supported him might have to reconsider whether to continue to support Fang Li.

And if he confronted Director Ming, the situation would be equally difficult.

Director Ming is, after all, the most trusted capable person today.

In terms of Fang Li's position and rank, the deputy ministerial level really does not have the strength to wrestle with Director Ming face to face.The director of the General Office of the Inner Court is far from being comparable to ordinary provincial and ministerial officials.

For example, if the chief official of a province is transferred to the head of the inner court office, even if the rank is not high, in the eyes of outsiders, it is a solid promotion.

However, if the deputy in the province is transferred to the deputy director of the inner court office, it is not necessarily a promotion.

The difference between the leader and the deputy is quite obvious.

These inside stories, Xiao Fan actually only "has a half-knowledge", far less clear than Fang Li.But he is proficient in physiognomy, but no one else can match it.Simply speaking from the hexagrams of Xiangli, Xiao Fan thinks that Fang Li is not suitable to go to the inner court.

After a while, Fang Li said calmly: "I will go to the inner court to handle the matter, mainly to contact the political and legal departments."

Xiao Fan asked back with a smile: "Then why do you need to move?"

Isn't that what you do now?

In the political and legal system, you are familiar with everything, and even the main leaders have to seek your opinion. With the power of the old man, the Fang family will always be a big force in the political and legal system.Now abandoning his base camp and going to the inner court alone, he is still in charge of contacting the political and legal front, which is really unnecessary.

Fang Li pondered.

There are some things that he can't talk too clearly with Xiao Fan.

Letting him go to the inner court was actually a proposal from a certain tycoon. That magnate had a good relationship with Mr. Fang. He hoped that after Fang Li entered the inner court, he would be able to share part of Director Ming's authority.

Strictly speaking, the giant's proposal is also selfish.

It is obvious that he wants to use the influence of the Fang family to counteract Director Ming's "dominant family" in the Inner Court Office, so as to gradually infiltrate his will into the Inner Court organs.

But I have to say that this is the best way for Fang Li to gain the full support and trust of the giant.

This is the real reason why Fang Li wants to go to the inner court to do it.

After all, Mr. Fang is no longer in his position. From now on, Fang Li will have to rely more on his own efforts.It is not that simple to get the favor of a giant.

I don't know how many official figures dream of such an opportunity.

Xiao Fan could understand the hesitation in Fang Li's heart. He paid attention to Fang Li's expression, and said slowly: "Uncle Fang, you are an extremely noble figure, and the help of noble people is just icing on the cake. I think, no matter what time it is, you will speak with your strength. As long as you have enough strength, then no matter who you are, you must listen to your opinions carefully, not the other way around. I talked about similar topics with my dad at home .You have to be hard to strike iron."

Fang Li was taken aback, looked at him with some doubts, and asked, "You and Minister Xiao also talked about this?"

This was indeed beyond Fang Li's expectation.

I thought Xiao Fan was at home, and when facing Xiao Zhan, he didn't dare to take a breath.It is said that the two unworthy sons are Xiao Zhan's biggest antagonists, acquaintances and friends consciously don't mention Xiao Fan and Xiao Tian brothers in front of Xiao Zhan, so as not to make Minister Xiao angry.

"Yes, Uncle Fang, in fact, our situation is the same, which is quite special."

Xiao Fan said very implicitly.

You, Fang Li, do not come from ordinary grass roots, you are not a "Phoenix man", you are a son of a wealthy family.A wealthy family is a powerful force in the domestic political arena.A wealthy family may not be enough to form a system on its own, but a combination of several wealthy families, together with various in-laws, friends and colleagues, constitutes an extremely huge circle, so powerful that no one can underestimate it.

Now that you want to jump out of the circle of aristocratic families and get closer to a certain giant, you have to do a good job of calculating whether it is worth it.

Now that the Xiao family is here, if the two can become some kind of ally, the support that the Xiao family can give you will definitely be no less than that of a certain giant.The old man is still alive, this is the biggest reliance.

Rao Yuting glanced at her husband, and then asked Xiao Fan: "Xiao Fan, what do you think, are you going out?"

"Yes."

Xiao Fan nodded firmly and replied.

"Uncle Fang has been working in the capital for too long. Relatively speaking, he lacks experience in local work. During the Tang and Song Dynasties, there was an unwritten rule that no prefectures and counties should be listed, and no provinces should be planned. Although it is different now , but in general it is still the same. There are not too many examples of ministries and commissions serving as cabinet ministers. Therefore, I suggest that Uncle Fang go to work in other provinces for a period of time. The mid-term transition will begin soon..."

Xiao Fan still didn't finish his sentence, but both Fang Li and Rao Yuting understood what he meant.The game of mid-term change is as intense as the big change.At that time, in these four or nine cities, I don't know how big the storm will be.It was precisely at this time that Fang Li entered the Inner Court Office, his footing was unstable, and it might not be a good idea to be immediately involved in such a fierce game of personnel arrangements.

As long as there is a slight error in coping, it will be a big trouble.

After the founding of the People's Republic of China, he successively served as the director of the inner court office, but his official career did not go smoothly in the end.

"Then which direction do you think is better to go?"

It was still Rao Yuting who spoke.

Xiao Fan smiled slightly.

Rao Yuting has become more and more accustomed to his talking style now.What she asked was "which direction" to go to, not which province or city to go to.Ordinary magicians deduce fortunes or analyze hexagrams, usually only talk about vague directions, and rarely point out specific locations.

Not enough skill!

It can only be vague, giving a fact rather than a hint.

"Southwest, six hundred miles."

Xiao Fan said softly.

Rao Yuting raised her eyebrows and asked in a deep voice, "Six hundred miles to the southwest? Why not the southeast?"

Six hundred miles to the southwest actually refers to Tiemen City, the capital of Yanbei Province.The southeast mentioned by Rao Yuting was what Xiao Zhan had talked about with Xiao Fan. Another job destination of Fang Li was Mingzhu City.

Yanbei Province was not among the provinces that Fang Li had previously considered serving.

"Auntie Rao, Uncle Fang has flaws in the sky, and black air looms in the southeast direction. Going to the southeast is not the best direction. Considering Uncle Fang's appearance, in the near future, six hundred miles to the southwest will be his blessed land. Useful."

Fang Li's complexion unknowingly calmed down again, and he said indifferently: "Okay, Xiao Fan, let's stop our conversation." Then a smile appeared on the corner of his mouth, and his tone became gentler : "Are you satisfied with the Chen Yang introduced to you by Auntie Rao? I think that girl is pretty good. If you think it's suitable, you can contact her twice more."

The elders care about the younger ones, which is what the title should mean.

Xiao Fan stood up, bowed to Fang Li and Rao Yuting, and said politely: "Okay, thank you Uncle Fang and Aunt Rao for your concern."

"I'll send it to you."

Rao Yuting also quickly got up, sent Xiao Fan to the door, and then returned, looking at Fang Li with the intention of asking.

Fang Li shook his head lightly, with a hint of disdain floating on the corner of his mouth, he said calmly, "Strange talk."

Rao Yuting's face froze slightly, and she said softly: "I think, you should think about it carefully, I think it's not unreasonable, just like what happened to Xu Zhennan just now..."

"It's just a coincidence, it can't be compared."

Fang Li waved his hand and said.

Rao Yuting was still waiting to persuade Fang Li's mobile phone to ring suddenly. Fang Li picked up the mobile phone and looked at it, his face suddenly became serious, and he pressed the answer button.

"Hello, Director Sheng, it's me, haha, hello, hello..."

Fang Li's tone was very polite, and he said haha.But with the answer, the smile on Fang Li's face disappeared little by little, and his eyebrows were raised, looking extremely surprised, as if Director Sheng had said something surprising on the phone.

"Okay, okay, I see, thank you Director Sheng. Okay, goodbye!"

"what's wrong?"

After Fang Li hung up the phone, Rao Yuting asked with concern.

She knew who Fang Li said Director Sheng was. He was the person in charge of the giant's office, a senior cadre with the title of deputy leader in a central ministry.

During this time, Fang Li and Director Sheng had a relatively close relationship.

Fang Li didn't answer, and looked straight at the sofa Xiao Fan had just sat on, with a very strange look on his face.

Rao Yuting's eyebrows also raised, and she vaguely guessed something in her heart.

"Old Sheng said that director Ming had different opinions on my going to work in the inner court. It seems that he is a little unwilling for me to form a team with him..."

After a while, Fang Li said slowly.

"Ah? Then, Xiao Fan is right?"

Rao Yuting said in surprise.

"Not only that..."

Fang Li shook his head again, his brows were furrowed, and the expression on his face seemed extremely incomprehensible.

"Lao Sheng also said that there are other decisions about the personnel arrangement on the Pearl side. Maybe the original arrangement cannot be implemented. He asked me if I would like to work in Yanbei for a period of time, which is the same as the job arrangement on the Pearl side. He joined the team and was in charge of politics and law. He also said that this was the opinion of comrades on the Standing Committee..."

Rao Yuting's lips parted slightly, forming a bright "o" shape, her eyes were wide open, showing an expression of absolute disbelief.

Yanbei, Tiemen City.

Six hundred miles southwest! (To be continued.)