Chapter 223: The Conflict of Interests (Part II)
"That's the case. Big brother, how are you going to shut up that Meng Chong? Zhang Fan looked at Liu Shan and asked with a grin. But I need to know what the hell is going on. ”
Listen to what Zhang Fan said. Liu Shan knew that he had already agreed with him. Of course. He himself understands it very well. I just said that. It must have made Zhang Fan have a kind of distrust of him. This mistrust may be problematic in the future. The reason why Liu Shan understands this is why he still has to say this. It's really hard. He began to tell the details.
It turns out these days. That Meng Chong didn't know what nerves he had. Three times and twice, he wrote to Liu Shan asking for money. Liu Shan thought that Meng Chong was just greedy for money. Some of them are lost. After all, it is not a big secret that Longqing sent Zhang Fan down to thoroughly investigate the taxes of the merchant ships returning to the sea here. He Liu Shan didn't believe that Meng Chong, who held the first position of the celebrant supervisor, would not know about this matter. I don't believe that Meng Chong will not know. In order to cope with Zhang Fan. All illegal activities have been stopped here.
And so it goes. Meng Chong, who knew that there was no money coming in this year, asked Liu Shan for bribes several times. Of course, this made Liu Shan extremely unhappy. But because of a lot of things. Liu Shan could only complain in his heart. After all, Meng Chong could hold on to his handle. In case he reveals it. Liu Shan will have to finish the game immediately. And Liu Shan grabbed some things about Meng Chong. Although it can also make Meng Chong's head split up immediately. But that doesn't make much sense anymore. If he dies. also went to take revenge on Meng Chong for a fart. It is imperative that you first allow yourself to live well.
A few days later. Meng Chong still wrote letters every now and then to ask for bribes. Liu Shan just thought that he, Meng Chong, was really short of money. I want to take some out of my property and deal with it. I'll wait until that's over. But he didn't get the money on the road. Meng Chong's next letter arrived. Originally. Liu Shan also felt a little funny. I felt that Meng Chong was really a little too anxious. But after he read the letter. He didn't think it was funny at all.
Inside. Meng Chong is still the same as the previous letters. In short, it is asking for money. But this time. Reading between the lines is very different than before. In a word. Two words are revealed everywhere. Threat. This feeling made Liu Shan feel very unhappy. Not bad. He was subservient to Meng Chong. It is to rely on Meng Chong's protection to act. There are many fatal handles in Meng Chong's hands. But this does not mean that Liu Shan is willing to do this wrong.
Liu Shan, who was depressed in his chest, was a few days later. I received a letter from Meng Chong again. Between the words in the heart. The smell of threat is even more pronounced. Liu Shan looked like he couldn't bear it anymore. He felt that Meng Chong had become a threat to him. I want to get rid of Meng Chong. This is not because Liu Shan is extremely cautious. There really was nothing he could do.
One comes. He knew he was in a bad situation. Once Zhang Fan can't find anyone and just calls a few people back to Longqing. I'm sure I'll be shaken out. When the time comes, with Meng Chong's courage and ability. I'm afraid it's just about self-preservation. Where will he care about Liu Shan's life or death. Only then will Liu Shan befriend Zhang Fan.
Second. After befriending Zhang Fan. He could see that Zhang Fan would help him much more than Meng Chong in the future. This also means: In the future, he will give Zhang Fan a lot more silver. But if you add Meng Chong's share. Liu Shan felt a little unbearable. This is basically equivalent to handing over the money that you have worked so hard to get to someone else. And that person can get money if he doesn't do anything. Even if something goes wrong. In the end, I can't talk about him. And Liu Shan is hard work. But there is also the risk of killing the head. There are a few people in the world who will do this kind of business. If it's just one person, it's okay to say. But there are two people. Liu Shan will never do it.
In this way. Only get rid of one person. But who to choose. The answer didn't seem to require him to think much about it. Zhang Fan, he just caught up not long ago. But he, Liu Shan, couldn't do anything to Zhang Fan at all. Zhang Fan came here this time, to put it bluntly, to arrest him. If he repented now. Isn't it equivalent to playing Zhang Fan? In this way. Zhang Fan has to arrest Liu Shan both in public and private. So. Zhang Fan and Liu Shan must not have any thoughts about him.
Then there is only one other option left. That is to get rid of Meng Chong. But it was not easy for Liu Shan to get rid of Meng Chong. It has already been said before. Meng Chong held a lot of Liu Shan's handles in his hands. enough to put him to death. As long as Liu Shan had made any moves, Meng Chong discovered them. Then he'll have to finish it right away. But. Liu Shan is also an understanding person. He naturally has his methods. The first thing that comes to mind is naturally Zhang Fan. But before that. He took out a lot of money. It was given to Meng Chong. It's kind of to let him calm down for a while. It's okay to paralyze him. But yesterday. Meng Chong's night. Meng Chong's reply arrived. But there is still a trace of dissatisfaction in my heart. seems to be disgusted that Liu Shan's money is less. This also made Liu Shan firm in his idea of getting rid of Meng Chong.
"Hmm. Listen to what you say, big brother. This Meng Chong is really insatiable and hateful. Zhang Fan listened to Liu Shan's words. He spoke quite calmly. "This is what the eldest brother should know. I don't like this Meng Chong either. But I just don't like it. It has not yet reached the point where it must be eliminated first and then quickly. Although there is an agreement between me and my eldest brother. But it's only when something happens here that I can play. Now. Listen to what the eldest brother said. That rush is still dissatisfied. But the crisis is still over. Why bother to do this? In case of self-defeating. Instead, I got myself in a big problem. ”
"Huh. What Yuande said was. Hearing that, Zhang Fan didn't immediately agree. Liu Shan is not impatient. Instead, he was still smiling. Said. "But in it. Yuande is not unprofitable. ”
"Oh. How to say this. Zhang Fan listened to Liu Shan's words. Asked.
"That Meng Chong is the eunuch of the palm print of the celebrant eunuch. What does the Palm India Pacific regulate. Presumably Yuande won't know it. Liu Shan did not say it explicitly. Just said that.
Zhang Fan heard him say this. I couldn't help but think about it. The greatest right of the celebrant is the celebrant. It is better to have the right to "approve red". Excerpts from the outer court. It will be reviewed by it before it will be handed over to the emperor for reading. This right is not insignificant. Since the middle of the Ming Dynasty. This right began to be exercised by the celebrant of ceremonies. It is said that the eunuch seized the power of the prime minister. But what does this have to do with Zhang Fan.
Suddenly. Zhang Fan remembered something. The celebrant said. should also be in charge of the East Factory and Jinyiwei. It's not an explicit rule. However, the eunuchs who have always served as palm seal eunuchs are generally in charge of the East Factory. In this way. There is no conflict between the right to supervise the two yamen. Today, however, it is an exception. The East Factory is now in charge of Feng Bao, the eunuch of Bingbi. This is also Feng Bao's qualification for himself to sit in the position of the eunuch of the palm print. but it has not been achieved for a long time and is dissatisfied. Zhang Fan didn't know about this matter. But Meng Chong was too weak. In addition, the relationship between Zhang Fan and Feng Bao is also good. In time. Zhang Fan forgot about this stubble. Now that I think about it. That's really the case.
saw the change in Zhang Fan's expression. Liu Shan also knew it in his heart. Zhang Fan must have thought of it. He hurried to strike while the iron was hot. continued: "Yuande thought about it. Not bad. The celebrant is also in charge of the East Factory and the Jinyi Guard. Although it was never written in official documents. But it's conventional. And now Meng Chong has not been in trouble with Yuande. First, he is too bold. Second, there is Feng Bao, a person who has a good relationship with Yuande, who is eyeing him next to him. But Yuande, you think. After all, Meng Chong sat in that position by relying on a high arch. He doesn't bother you now. It doesn't mean that he won't get you in trouble in the future. Even if not. If the arch had made him do it. He didn't dare to disobey either. When the time comes, I'll be in trouble with you. It's also rightly named. ”
Zhang Fan listened to Liu Shan's words quietly. Didn't say anything. It's like thinking about something.
Liu Shan saw that Zhang Fan didn't speak. I had to continue to add fuel to the fire. Said. "And. After removing Meng Chong. It must be Feng Bao who sat in the position of the eunuch of the palm print. Feng Bao and Yuande, you have a good relationship. When the time comes, he will accept this love from you. It will definitely give you a lot of convenience in the future. It's for me. But if you really have to count it. Long-term planning. It's still good for Yuande. ”
That's all that is said and done. Liu Shan saw that Zhang Fan still didn't speak. He didn't have anything else to say. I had to wait.
Zhang Fan thought about a lot of things in his heart. He really didn't expect this kind of relationship before. And now Liu Shan has spoken out. Although his motive was just to encourage Zhang Fan to help him get rid of Meng Chong. But Zhang Fan also had to say. Liu Shan's words worked.
Before. Feng Bao wrote to himself. said that he had to get Liu Shan's account books. so as to oust Meng Chong from power. At that time, Zhang Fan also agreed to Feng Bao's request. But he only did it for Feng Bao's sake. After all, there is still a place to use Feng Bao in the future. It's just that Zhang Fan's heart is also very unhappy with this matter. I didn't think about how much good this thing would do me.
And now. It's a different story. Liu Shan is not wrong at all. Meng Chong as a palm print eunuch. If you want to find Jin Yiwei and find him trouble, it can be said that it is justified. Meng Chong's inaction made him have no sense of existence at all. Zhang Fan will ignore this matter in the past. However, now that I think about it. But he was worried. It's not that I'm worried about Meng Chong. Instead, he was worried about the high arch standing behind Meng Chong.
If the high arch is really going to be difficult to get along with. Meng Chong's seemingly useless card will immediately come in handy. I have to guard against it. Seemingly. Whether it is for Feng Bao's favor, or for Liu Shan's trust at the moment, or for Zhang Fan himself. Zhang Fan had to get rid of Meng Chong.
"Big brother. The commander of the little brother did it. I almost forgot about something so important. Zhang Fan smiled helplessly. Said. "But the eldest brother woke up the dreamer with a word. The words made the little brother wake up. Not bad. This Meng Chong must get out. And the sooner the better. To know. Soon after. Gao Gong is estimated to be about to attack Xu Ge. I was compelled by my mentor's favor. That's what I have to do to help the old man. I have something in my hand. can return the old man to innocence. I thought I was 100% sure. But now I look at it. It's dangerous. When the time comes. Although I don't know how the high arch will make that Meng Chong hinder me. But it definitely won't make me feel better. ”
Right now. There were three people who hoped that Meng Chong would disappear sooner. It seems that this Meng Chong's ancestor must be the ancestral tomb, and the feng shui is not good. I don't know which way the gods collided. Unknowingly, he caused so much trouble for himself.
"Yes. That's it. Liu Shan heard this. Rise up. He knew that Zhang Fan had once again agreed to his request. What he said just now even made Zhang Fan enthusiastic about this matter. How could this not make him happy. "Meng Chong is incompetent. But sitting in that position is a scourge after all. Naturally, it should be removed as soon as possible. ”
"I don't know. How does the eldest brother plan to deal with Meng Chong? Zhang Fan asked.
"Yuande don't worry." Liu Shan said calmly. "I thought about this yesterday for a night. Finally found a foolproof solution. ”
"Oh. Big brother, hurry up and listen. Zhang Fan looked interested.
"Didn't I just say that? I also have a lot of Meng Chong's handles. Liu Shan said. Each of these handles is taken out separately. That won't do anything to Meng Chong. At most, let His Majesty scold him a few words. Distance himself a little. but will not kill his head immediately. But these things are taken out together. I can guarantee that this Meng Chong will definitely die. ”
"How?" Zhang Fan asked. "It's not that the eldest brother wants to go to the fold. To know. The excerpt will only be given to the emperor after Meng Chong's approval. How could he possibly hand over such an impeachment of his own fold. He will even find someone who can get rid of him. ”
"That's the way it works. But as long as Yuande is willing to help, it's different. Liu Shan said. Jinyiwei is subject to the East Factory. Dongchang and Jinyiwei were also subject to the celebrant at the same time. But Yuande, you and Feng Bao can directly hand the fold to the emperor. ”
Zhang Fan pretended to ponder. After a pause, he continued. "But. Once this thing is spoken. Didn't Meng Chong know that behind this was the eldest brother, you were impeaching him. Isn't he still going to take revenge on you? Meng Chong wouldn't do this to his eldest brother. If you feel that you have no way out, you will let your opponent go. He will inevitably drag his eldest brother to the end. ”
"Huh. You can rest assured that this is far away. Liu Shan said with a smile. I'm holding on to Meng Chong's handle here. That's all I collected in private. In addition, it was handed to the emperor from Yuande's hand. Meng Chong will never know that I impeached him until he died. Those things. I've got it all in a safe put. You can copy it out at any time. ”
"That's right. It's just great. Zhang Fan said happily. He also had a smile on his face. "I don't know. Big brother, can you let the little brother see those things. ”
Positive topic. Here it is.