Kowloon wins

Chapter 621 Desire to take first and ([-])

Looking at Hongqing's face full of respect and humility, the third master felt very useful in his heart—since Hongqing opened the mansion and established his own teeth, his reputation has been growing day by day, although the strength in his hands is only revealed The tip of the iceberg is already astonishing. The third master is well aware of this. Earlier, he couldn't help worrying that Hong Qing would start anew. However, with the passage of time, such worries have gradually faded away. Dissipated, nothing else, just because Hong Qing never behaved beyond the rules in front of his third master, no matter what he wanted to do, he would always ask for instructions in advance, and would come to report the result afterwards, if he had a son like this, the third master There is really nothing to be dissatisfied with.

"How's everything going today?"

Although he was very satisfied with Hong Qing's performance, but the third master didn't say much praise, just nodded in approval, and then went straight to the topic.

"If you go back to the father, the thing is like this..."

Since the third master has a question, Hongqing will not hide too much, so she will describe in detail the negotiation process with the old fourteen and Hongli. Of course, the key point is the whereabouts In terms of negotiating with Hongli, however, the detailed discussion with Lao Shisan was done in the Spring and Autumn style, passing by, probably because there are some things that are difficult to explain, instead of telling the third master to worry, it is better If not, the news of the defeat in front of the left and right should be sent back before the end of the year, and it is not too late to make a decision when it is really time to fight for the commander-in-chief.

"Well, speaking of it, the fourth child may not be sure to agree."

The third master has always been skeptical about Hongqing's assertion that the war before the front will undoubtedly be defeated. Of course, he believes more. In order to save some dark hands for the next possible army expedition, the third master did not hesitate much, so he let Hong Qing let go of it. There is no other way. If you stand up, if you don't predict, you will lose. The old man is now in his early sixties, how long he can last is hard to say, if the battle ahead is uncertain, the old man will return to the sea. The one hundred thousand army is obviously an extremely unstable factor. If you can't control it, you must at least have the means of checks and balances. Such a basic common sense is not lacking for the third master. Qing will pay special attention to the negotiation with Hongli this time.

"My child dare not make judgments."

Hong Qing has always planned before acting, and this time is no exception. He is generally sure that the fourth master will agree to make a deal, but he didn't want to act too much, but played it very wisely Keep a low profile, not for other reasons, just because Hong Qing knows very well that the old man has not had a good life for a few years, and it is his turn to Hong Qing to take the road to the throne. If the third master treats her Aroused suspicion, the consequences are really not for fun, when you should pretend to be confused, you can't be too shrewd.

"Well, master, Zicheng, do you two have any advice on this?"

The third master himself was not too sure about the success of this transaction, so he would not doubt what Hong Qing said, and he did not force it, so he threw the question to the two counselors sitting beside him.

"My lord Mingjian, my subordinates think that this matter should be possible. There is no other way. For Hongli, the Central Bank really cannot afford to lose. If Jiuye's party gets the capital injection of the 'Eight Banners Company', the right to speak will definitely increase. Since he can take advantage of the trend to marginalize Hongli, as the elder brother of the management department, it is not difficult to move a little bit, and change the day. Therefore, the subordinates think that even if he knows the importance of Liangliang Dao , and definitely wouldn’t dare to just sit and watch Jiu Ye flourish, this matter should be safe.”

After so many years of experience, Li Minquan has achieved a positive result. Although he has not been reminded by Hongqing in advance, he is extremely experienced in analyzing the situation. Although what he said is not superb, he has caught the problem the essence of.

"Well, maybe it should be so, what do you think, Master?"

What Li Minquan said was exactly what the third master thought in his heart, and he naturally had no objection, but, for the sake of safety, the third master still did not dare to make a direct judgment, but cautiously threw the matter to Chen old master.

"In general, this should be the case. However, according to the old man, the reason why the fourth master agreed to the transaction was not because he didn't see the importance of food and roads, nor because he couldn't see that the situation of the war would change, but because he had other calculations involved. "

Old Master Chen's ability to calculate is obviously better than Li Minquan's. Standing taller, he can see farther. Although the conclusions are generally the same, the deduction process is obviously quite different.

"What the master said is..."

Hearing the strangeness of Old Master Chen's words, the third master couldn't help being taken aback. After thinking about it, he still couldn't get what he wanted, so he had to tentatively ask half of what he said.

"There is no other way. There is only one possible calculation on the fourth master's side, and that is checks and balances. The reason is very simple. If there is a big victory ahead, everything will be abandoned. Those two ways may gain some light, but there is no other way." The benefits can be said, for the fourth master, it is only a small price, and it can be said that it is extremely cost-effective to get the huge sum of 500 million taels of the "Eight Banners Company". Holding the important power of the Ministry of Households, there are many opportunities to adjust the candidates for the two grain roads. Even if they can't, from his point of view, it's okay. Although the food road is holding back the army in front, but the thread is held in the palm of the fourth master. He is not afraid that there will be a big mistake. Moreover, with our two food roads, it can be regarded as a means of balance. It's compatible, so why is fourth master stingy with this two jobs?"

Old Master Chen stroked his long beard on his chest, analyzed it unhurriedly, and dissected Si Ye's calculations thoroughly, as if he saw Si Ye make a decision with his own eyes.

"That's it, then..."

The reason why the third master agreed with Hongqing to make such a deal was because he believed that he could take advantage of it, but at this time, after hearing the analysis of Old Master Chen, it seemed that the fourth master was the one who took advantage, at least three The master thinks so, and this is obviously far from the third master's original prediction, so he can't help but feel regretful, but it's hard to say these words, so he can only stammer vaguely, Although the words were only half spoken, the meaning was expressed.

"Hey, fourth master is good at calculating, but it's a pity that after all, his knowledge is nothing more than that. When His Majesty is ill, how can he not take precautions in advance? When that time comes, I'm afraid it will be difficult for all elder brothers to hold power again. Four Even if the master has the heart, there is nothing he can do, and the only thing we need to worry about now is whether the two people who are sent to serve are worthy of the big job?"

Old Master Chen is a wise man in the world, and the third master said it vaguely, but how can such a little thought be fooled by old master Chen's eyes, but the old master did not directly refute the foolishness of the third master, but sneered, In one sentence, he explained the crucial step that fourth master missed.

"This..., um, Qing'er, are those two usable?"

Although Old Master Chen never refuted it directly, the third master still heard the meaning, his old face blushed involuntarily, and he didn't feel embarrassed to ask any more questions, so he turned his head to look at Hong Qing who was sitting upright, a little One asked without words.

"Returning to my father, the third son is the bookboy of my son back then, and he is also a slave son of my sincere prince's family. There is no doubt about his loyalty. He has been an official for nearly ten years. He has always been hardworking and has a good official reputation. As for Li Shuangchun, he has been working in the Ministry of Industry for a long time, and his qualifications and ability are not bad, but his experience in the local area is a little lacking. , it’s more than enough, this one, the child can be a guarantee.”

Even though she knew that the third master was looking for something to say, Hong Qing still respectfully introduced the resumes of Liu and Li, and finally made an unequivocal guarantee.

"Well, that kid San'er is clever, and he's been through all these years of experience, so there shouldn't be any difference. It's just Li Shuangchun, um..., would it be better if Miangui went instead?"

When Hong Qing first proposed to seek Liangliang Dao, the third master just thought about it from the overall situation and thought it was a good deal. As for the specific candidates, he had never really thought about it carefully. Now he suddenly remembered The candidates who are about to be sent are all Hong Qing's people, and I can't help but feel a little guilty in my heart, so I tentatively propose a change of horses.

Well, my father has become suspicious, this matter is really a headache!

Hong Qing is such a shrewd person, she can tell the little calculations in the third master's mind as soon as she hears it. If it's something else, then it's fine. The position of Dao is really too important, if the people sent are useless, there is a danger of falling into empty space after some calculations, and Miangui, who is currently a doctor of the Ministry of Rites under the third master's family, is Hong Qing I really don't like it, nothing else, that person is too exaggerated, he is good at pleasing people, but his ability to do things is not good, he was really sent to the post of Liang Dao, it is really difficult to support the overall situation, he is born It's not easy for Hong Qing to object to this matter, otherwise, the third master's suspicion will grow, so in desperation, Hong Qing can only hurriedly send a secret signal to Li Minquan.

"My lord, this subordinate thinks that this discussion may be inappropriate. First, the matter of the transaction has already been put on the table, and if we want to change people in front of the battle, I am afraid that the fourth master will become suspicious, which will not be good for the overall situation. Moreover, Mian Gui Although he is young and talented, but he has little experience, and suddenly uses it to great effect, he may be in danger of being missed, so you must not be careless."

Li Minquan is an astute person, when he saw the signal from Hong Qing, he hurriedly interrupted him.

"Well, whatever, let's talk about it, Qing'er, I'll leave this matter to you. If there are any changes, let's discuss it."

The third master had always trusted Li Minquan very much. Hearing his objection, he didn't insist any more. After pondering for a while, he agreed to Hongqing's overall plan.

"Yes, my child obeys."

Hearing what the third master said, Hong Qing didn't dare to be negligent, and hastily and respectfully accepted the promise, and her tense heartstrings were relaxed...

(End of this chapter)