Zheng Lian had a headache: "Poetry, songs, chess, calendar..."
Han Zhe then asked: "Besides this, is there nothing else?"
"No!"
Zheng Lian answered with great confidence.
Because it is true.
Every time Zhao Ji summoned him, they played chess and drank wine, and never talked about any political affairs.
But it is precisely this pragmatic answer.
This made Han Zhe even more suspicious: "Father-in-law! Has His Majesty never discussed political affairs with you? For example... asking the Zheng family to help extradite the people to the new land?"
Zheng Lian knew that this was their purpose, and quickly waved his hands and said, "No, no! Absolutely not!"
"Not once?"
“Not even once!”
Zheng Lian was really anxious: "I said good son-in-law, now Han and Zheng have become one family, how could the Zheng family do something to stab the Han family? If you hadn't brought me to Jiangcheng for the sake of the people of Xindi, I would still be enjoying myself in Zhengdi. Why would I have to accept the summons of His Majesty all day long?
This is just a trick, you must not listen to His Majesty's instigation!"
"Hahaha!"
Han Zhe laughed loudly: "How could that be? I think so too. Your Majesty's move must be to sow discord. We have a deep relationship as father-in-law and son-in-law. How could our relationship be hurt by this?"
Zheng Lian breathed a sigh of relief: "I'm glad you figured it out! His Majesty has summoned me, and I, an old man, dare not disobey!"
Han Zhe smiled and said, "That's just what I asked. Please don't be offended, father-in-law! I have already ordered people to prepare the best ginseng tea. Please enjoy it, father-in-law. Don't worry about this!"
Zheng Lian was very pleased: "You are thoughtful!"
“It’s my duty!”
Han Zhe smiled and said, "As long as Han Zheng is loyal and never betrays me, even if my father-in-law wants to eat the peaches from heaven, I will pick them for you! I invited you here so early today. You must be tired. I will have someone take you downstairs to rest."
“Hey hey hey!”
Zheng Lian felt a lot more relaxed, and under the guidance of the younger generation of the Han family, he left the meeting hall.
After he left, the atmosphere in the hall did not relax at all.
Even if he really wanted to sow discord, there was no need for Zhao Ji to summon him so frequently!
and……
How is it possible that Zhao Ji has never thought of incorporating the Zheng family?
But according to Zheng Lian, Zhao Ji never mentioned the matter of extraditing the people to him once.
This is outrageous!
Regardless of his own situation or family feelings, Han Zhe wanted to believe his father-in-law, but this matter was really strange, so strange that it made people uneasy.
But we cannot rule out the possibility that Zhao Ji is forcibly using a sleight of hand to play a big chess game.
It is difficult to draw conclusions now because there is no evidence, but criticizing it in public should have some effect.
He shook his head and dismissed everyone in the meeting hall.
“Brother!”
Han You pulled Han Zhe back and whispered, "My people copied this in Mr. Zheng's study!"
As he said that, he handed over a piece of paper.
Ever since Zheng Lian began to frequently visit the palace, the Han family became alert.
Han Zhe is Zheng Lian's son-in-law, so naturally he cannot let his people monitor him, otherwise he might make irrational judgments because of his status or emotions.
Even if he is the head of the family, it won't work.
Therefore, the people arranged around Zheng Lian have always been Han You's subordinates.
Unexpectedly, I actually copied down some valuable things.
Han Zhe took the paper and looked at it, and was immediately confused: "Calendar? What's wrong?"
Calendar is also a science.
Unfortunately, Zheng Lian was extremely passionate about this subject.
So when he mentioned that Zhao Ji talked to him about the calendar, no one was surprised.
Han You smiled slightly and said, "I have asked the elders to look at it. This calendar is very mysterious and does not look like an ordinary calendar."
"That is..."
"Zhuanxu Ancient Calendar!"
“…”
Han Zhe's heart trembled.
The Zhuanxu ancient calendar is the result of the hard work of Emperor Zhuanxu, and is naturally an extremely sacred calendar.
If you study the ancient calendar of Zhuanxu thoroughly, you will not only be able to control the yin and yang and the weather, but you will even be able to call the wind and rain.
It is so profound that it is no wonder that the State of Chu was willing to pay such a high price for it.
but……
Why?
Why could my father-in-law get the ancient calendar of Zhuanxu?
Just based on his enthusiasm for the calendar, could Zhao Ji give him the Zhuanxu ancient calendar?
Zhao Ji’s trick?
But isn’t the price of this deception too high?
Not even a single mention of extraditing the people!
He was summoned dozens of times, but never talked about serious matters!
In the end, they also discussed the ancient calendar of Zhuanxu?
Who can believe this?
Han You said meaningfully: "Brother! I know you are willing to trust your father-in-law, but you have to be on guard against the Zheng family! The Zheng family behaved too well, so well-behaved that it was scary. Although your father-in-law is no longer the head of the family, as long as he has an idea, he can still influence the decision-making of the Zheng family!
What the elders mean is that the interests of the family should be the most important thing, and you should not protect someone who should not be protected just for the sake of your own reputation!
You are the head of the Han family, and we should follow your lead!
But I also hope you..."
“That’s enough!”
Han Zhe frowned slightly: "Are you teaching me how to be a good family head?"
Han You choked: "No, I..."
Han Zhe sneered and said, "Tell all the elders that I, Han Zhe, have proved countless times that I am the one who will lead the Han family to prosperity, and I don't need anyone's guidance. Not to mention that the Zheng family has not made any moves yet, even if they do, I can handle it in the most perfect way.
Some elders in the clan are too cunning. If there is anything in the future, just talk to them face to face and handle official matters impartially. I don’t blame them.
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