Huang Long’s plan is very clear.
Once Liu Feng accepted the position of county magistrate, although it was only a small official, he would be the county magistrate authorized by the emperor himself.
How could they not obey my orders?
If it really doesn't work, that's easy. Just look for opportunities and gradually get promoted to a higher position. When he becomes an official in the capital, Wu Jiang will have to follow him.
At that time, Wu Jiang was not yet a dish in his bowl, and he could pick it up however he wanted.
This is called taking things step by step, and it is his backup plan.
Liu Feng was surprised.
Huang Long's intelligence is not simple. As expected, although he usurped the throne, his methods and strategies are exactly the same.
"I didn't expect that these few pieces of silver I had were so valuable. Not only did they buy Wu Jiang's life, but they also bought me a seventh-rank county magistrate position."
"Is the official position of Dali really so worthless?"
"Master Fang, you are a third-rank official in the capital, a minister who can participate in military affairs. How much money did you spend in the past?"
Hearing that Liu Feng was bringing trouble upon himself again, Fang Youwei's face was filled with black lines.
Huang Long smiled slightly, but he cursed Liu Feng countless times in his heart.
Don't be so rude after getting the advantage, kid.
"Yes, these few taels of silver are very little, but the entire net worth of an imperial envoy like Lord Fang is only two taels of silver."
"No matter how you look at it, this deal is a good one. Using the entire fortune of an imperial envoy in exchange for the life of a seventh-rank county magistrate, I think this deal is a very good one."
The two smiled at each other, raised their wine bowls unconsciously and nodded to each other.
Only Fang Youwei was left at a loss, disheveled in the wind.
"Okay, in that case, I'll make this deal with you."
Seeing that Liu Feng had agreed and the matter was settled, Huang Long was immediately delighted.
"Master Fang, this is worth more than your entire fortune. Hurry and collect General Liu's silver."
Fang Youwei was almost moved to tears.
Your Majesty actually rewarded him with silver.
Ever since I came to Liu Feng, I have been suffering setbacks all the way.
Now with the reward from His Majesty, not only have I made back my money, but I’ve also made a profit.
Your Majesty did not forget him and did not let him be cannon fodder. Your Majesty is really great.
Liu Feng had not originally intended to take the position of county magistrate. To him, it made little difference whether he had the title of county magistrate or not.
However, some of Huang Long's words just now reminded him.
If Xinhe County continues to develop at its current pace, it will sooner or later annex the surrounding territories and become bigger and bigger.
Just like now, on the surface it relies on the water fort, but the water fort is too far away from Siwa Village.
Once he built this place into a prosperous and beautiful place, if it was noticed by an important official in the court, he would ask Huang Long to appoint him as a county magistrate.
If he and so many people went to the water fort, he would lose everything.
Since this dog emperor wants to win him over now.
It is better to follow his wishes, which can not only avoid being stabbed in the back in the future, but also avoid various troubles that may be encountered in the future.
Now that the deal has been finalized, we can finally drink to our heart's content.
After a few bowls of wine, Fang Youwei's chatterbox was completely opened. As he became more drunk, he started to complain.
He said that he had been born into a poor family and that he had finally passed the imperial examination and had achieved his current position.
But he was disciplined by his wife and there was not a single extra dollar in the house.
To Liu Feng, it sounded like someone was complaining about the low salary.
There is also the saying that one's own words have little influence.
To Liu Feng, this sounded like a complaint about Huang Long not giving him a higher position.
Another thing is that being an official is too difficult.
Liu Feng, however, felt that it was saying that the court was plagued by serious party-political divisions and that Huang Long was too soft-hearted and did not dare to make drastic reforms.
Liu Feng kept laughing, because every word he said was directed at Huang Long.
Huang Long felt a pain in his forehead when he heard Fang Youwei's words.
This fool, after drinking several times the amount of alcohol and poisoning others, has completely unleashed his true nature.
This is too bold. He cannot deal with Liu Feng by himself because he needs the protection of Liu Feng and his Tiger Roar Army in the current situation.
Can't I touch you, an idiot?
Yes, there are constant factional struggles in the court now, ministers fighting against each other, and various forces fighting openly and secretly. Can't he see all this?
But are these current situations so easy to solve?
The few trusted men under his command were all promoted by him in recent years. They are weak and how can they fight against the powerful families that have been passed down for more than a hundred years or even thousands of years?
These families have never been affected by changes in the throne or even dynasties.
Any emperor in power has to rely on these aristocratic families to govern the country.
Not to mention anything else, the military power of the Linghu family has been diluted by him to almost nothing, but what about now?
They still dared to rebel. Why? It was because of their more than a hundred years of inheritance, from the founding of the country to the present. Although they no longer had military power, many people in the army were recommended by the Linghu family.
This was also the reason why he agreed so readily when Liu Feng proposed it. Linghu Zheng couldn't actually be killed.
Being demoted to a commoner is the best option.
What's more, what about the other families in the court? If the knife is cut too quickly, his throne will be immediately vacated.
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