Chapter 242 The Strength of Wings Can Be Judged by the Treatment Effect
Fu Mingyi had been considering returning to the Fu family in Yuzhou since he came back from Feng County, but he only truly made up his mind and figured out what to do after returning, after the incident at the He family and Xiao Qing's sudden change in attitude towards him.
He was too naive before.
He needs to take control of the Fu family, depend on the Fu family, and plan a new path.
We can't wait, we're determined to win!
He was very clear that his grandfather's attitude was crucial if he wanted to take control of the Fu family.
This old man had experienced many hardships in his life. Trying to outsmart him was tantamount to courting death.
So he had already thought it through on the way. Even if his grandfather did not agree with his views and actions, there was no point in covering up or making excuses. Telling the truth and arguing logically would leave room for discussion.
Therefore, he looked earnestly into Old Master Fu's eyes and said, "Grandfather, in seven years, your grandson will surely reclaim the northern lands and drive out the barbarians!"
Old Master Fu glanced at him. "What conflict does this have with the aristocratic families?"
"The powerful families have been eroding the Great Xiao for a long time. If this continues, in seven years, the Great Xiao will have no soldiers to send and no food to eat."
Old Master Fu gave a cold snort.
"So, this is why you've refused to let the Fu family grow stronger for the past three years! You were born and raised in a prestigious family, and they've never wronged you. Now that you've grown powerful, you want to sever all ties with them and even try to wipe them out?"
Fu Mingyi sighed. “Grandfather, for the past three years, the reason I have refused to recommend the Fu family for official positions in the court most of the time is not because I am ungrateful to the Fu family, or because I want to sever all ties and wipe them out.”
"Then tell me, why is that?"
Fu Mingyi gave the old man a deep look.
"The Fu family moved south, and my elder sister was trapped. In the past three years, there have been differing opinions both inside and outside the court. I believe that an unstable foundation can lead to an unstable reputation."
Back then, the entire area north of Xiaoshui suffered a complete defeat, and vast swathes of land fell into the hands of barbarians. However, the Fu family managed to escape from the north almost unscathed, suffering only some financial losses.
At that time, he fled south with the young emperor. Although he wrote home to remind Old Master Fu to retreat as soon as possible, he later realized that given the speed and efficiency of the Fu family's retreat, they probably received the news before they even saw his letter.
If this assumption is true, then why did his sister still end up in such a state?
This was a question that had lingered in his mind for a long time.
Those who are interested will figure it out themselves.
Not everyone in the world is a fool.
Moreover, the famous daughter of the Fu family, who was renowned throughout the Xiao Dynasty, was not a fool.
Ever since he received his sister's letter and sent Mr. Wu to Ping'an City, he had been having some suspicions.
This is one of the reasons why he dared to come back and directly demand the Fu family's money.
Old Master Fu remained silent for a long time with a sullen face.
He sneered, "Before, you complained that the Fu family was holding you back, but now you want to use the Fu family to deal with the Wang family. What will you do after you're done using them? Why should I give the Fu family to you?"
"Grandfather often said: Pride goes before a fall, humility brings benefit. While I may feel that powerful aristocratic families are causing trouble in the court, I do not necessarily want to exterminate them. Moreover, with the Fu family in my hands, I cannot guarantee them wealth and glory, but if one day the Fu family ceases to be an aristocratic family, I can guarantee that we can all leave unscathed!"
A glint of light flashed in Old Master Fu's eyes.
He slowly picked up the teacup.
"It's not that easy. I can agree, but..."
Words are no proof; a grandson is a grandson, and the Fu family is the Fu family.
Fu Mingyi didn't wait until the night was over before he set off for Dingzhou at full speed.
When he quietly returned to his residence, Mr. Wu reported all the recent events that had occurred in Nanding.
The matter of Tianyin Temple is naturally the first thing to be discussed. As for Modan, Mr. Wu felt it necessary to delve deeper into his background.
Fu Mingyi smiled. "Back when I crossed the Xiao River, I encountered danger on the way, and Mo Dan helped me a lot. I had people investigate his identity before, and there were indeed some problems. However, he is an unruly person. Although he is wealthy, he dislikes the powerful and prefers to travel around doing business like a free spirit. Anyway, he has nothing to do with us, so there is no need to investigate further."
Mr. Wu was still somewhat worried.
Next, we'll discuss the developments on Wang Xiang's side and the activities at Feiyan Residence.
Officials of various ranks arrived one after another. This time, even in distant Langzhou, which was the fiefdom of the Prince of Lang, there were prefects and others who came to pacify the south.
With the exception of Feng Zhengmin from Yingzhou, almost all the people who have arrived from various states have visited the Prime Minister's residence, whether openly or secretly.
In contrast, the Grand Tutor's residence was practically deserted.
Although this is related to the Grand Tutor's seclusion, it also reveals more about the dynamics of the court.
Feiyanju's business has been even better lately.
In their spare time, officials from Nanding also liked to relax in places like this. Feiyan Residence had a certain taste and style, unlike ordinary brothels. It was also presided over by the famous Jiuyan Girl. People would naturally like to go there to watch the excitement in twos and threes.
Mr. Wu highlighted a few important points, and Fu Mingyi knew that Wang Xiang couldn't wait any longer.
Having reached Wang Xiang's position and at such an age, he has so much at his disposal that he naturally wants to hold on to it as tightly as possible. The emperor is growing up, and his personal rule is just around the corner.
Taking advantage of the discord between the emperor and Wang Xiang, the emperor's only tutor, if Wang Xiang seizes the opportunity, his power and prestige will rise even higher, truly making him second only to the emperor and above all others.
Once he is overthrown, Wang Xiang can rest easy.
Fu Mingyi sneered, "He's insatiable; even the aristocratic families can't satisfy his appetite."
Mr. Wu thought about how the Wang family and other prominent families had been buying land and amassing wealth in various places over the years.
"The Dali Temple claims to be investigating the case, but it hasn't done anything at all. I'm afraid it will be difficult to shake Wang Xiang and his group."
When the Dali Temple was mentioned, Fu Mingyi's expression became somewhat peculiar.
"I got it."
Mr. Wu raised an eyebrow.
Fu Mingyi took out a piece of jade and gently placed it on the table. The palm-sized piece of jade was carved with the head of a fierce wolf with its fangs wide open.
Mr. Wu was startled, knelt on one knee, and bowed deeply to the jade.
Fu Mingyi raised his hand, a strange feeling welling up inside him. "I never expected that the Wolf Head Jade would be in the Fu family."
Mr. Wu seemed to smile slightly. "Congratulations, Your Majesty."
The old man still had high hopes for Fu Mingyi, and he actually gave him something so important.
This is the Fu family's greatest asset.
Mr. Wu was unaware that, in addition to this, Old Master Fu also gave him a list of all the people under the Fu family's influence who held official positions in the court.
"Let's add some firewood."
Soon, the whole of Nanding knew, and the Grand Tutor's request for an audience was once again blocked. The winds of change in Nanding were unpredictable.
Xiao Qing stood on the south training ground, his arm outstretched, his five fingers clenching and unclenching, and a small arrow flew out with a "whoosh" and hit the target.
"Oops, it's off course again!"
Wang Xiang, standing beside the emperor, said with a smile, "Your Majesty is the sovereign appointed by Heaven, and your majesty is awe-inspiring. How could you possibly withstand such a small arrow?"
Xiao Qing chuckled, feeling somewhat smug.
"The Prime Minister is always good at comforting me!"
Wang Xiang looked alarmed. "I am not trying to comfort you, but speaking from the bottom of my heart."
His flattery was masterful, his acting was phenomenal.
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