Chapter 344: Go with the Flow
The wind chimes hanging outside the reception hall swayed in the wind, making a clear sound. Read
Zhao Xu seemed to see the chaos in the court of Dasong from the faces of Ma Yuan and Mo Kuan.
Although they were ministers and generals trusted by Zhao Heng, they still had to tread on thin ice.
The matter of Mo Di left a crack in their hearts.
Under the instigation of the powerful family, Zhao Heng would even doubt this loyal general, let alone them.
From them, Zhao Xu thought of himself.
Wasn't this emperor also very afraid of him?
After thinking for a while, he suddenly felt that it didn't matter.
The most ruthless is the imperial family.
In contemporary history, there are many cases of emperors killing princes based on rumors.
The princes who want to kill the emperor and usurp the throne are also too numerous to count.
Therefore, since he has this identity, he must see through it.
He and the emperor Zhao Heng can talk about anything, but don't talk about family affection.
But they just keep each other warm in the field of power.
He needed Zhao Heng's support, and as the King of Yan, he could sit firmly in the four counties and live his own life.
At the same time, he could do business comfortably in the territory controlled by the royal family as an imperial merchant, and earn a lot of money for military supplies.
Zhao Heng used him to maintain the stability of the border, resist foreign enemies, and contain the powerful families, so that he could live a life of drunkenness and dreams.
In his opinion, this kind of interest convergence is sometimes more stable than any family affection.
Of course, if one day his interests and Zhao Heng's interests go from being congenial to contradictory.
At that time, they can only play "fatherly love and son filial piety", love and kill each other.
However, he still hopes that Zhao Heng can be clear-headed and not play such a trick.
With this in mind, he said to Mo Kuan: "It is my negligence. In this case, everything should be handled in a fair manner."
"It should be so." Mo Kuan bowed to Zhao Xu.
Ma Yuan nodded slightly.
Zhao Xu smiled, and he had to say that Dasong still had loyal ministers and good generals.
Ma Yuan and Mo Kuan supported him in the court, and they really supported him.
Now I am working for Zhao Heng, and I am really working for Zhao Heng.
"Your Highness, I have another very important thing to do in Yancheng this time." Ma Yuan's eyes were a little bright.
"Mazhou Mu wants to talk about Ma Han and the Ma family, right?" Seeing Ma Yuan so excited, he guessed it.
"That's right." Ma Yuan's voice trembled slightly, "I wonder where Ma Han is now? Your Highness, can you let him meet me?"
"Of course you can." Zhao Xu called Feng'er and asked her to send a servant to bring Ma Han.
The three of them drank tea and chatted about interesting stories in the capital.
Ma Han arrived at the reception hall in an incense stick of time.
"Uncle!"
As soon as he entered the reception hall, Ma Han shouted loudly, his face excited.
When he learned that Ma Yuan came to the palace, he rode here without even having time to tidy up his clothes.
"Han'er." Ma Yuan stood up, his eyes moistened immediately.
After looking at each other, the two hurried forward and grabbed each other's hands, crying with joy.
After a while of feeling sad, Ma Yuan asked Ma Han about his situation these days.
Knowing that he had met the Prince of Yan in Pingcheng, the Prince of Yan had been sending people to protect him, and his food and daily life were all in good condition, he turned to Zhao Xu and bowed deeply, "Thank you for your kindness, Your Highness, Ma Han and I will never forget it."
"Such a small matter is not worth mentioning." Zhao Xu said, "As for the others, I have also talked to Ma Han."
Ma Han nodded and said to Ma Han: "Uncle, this time the prince sent the news that I am still alive to the capital, do you have any explanation?"
Hearing this, Ma Yuan sighed, "Even the emperor can't directly interfere in the family affairs of the eight powerful families, and Dou Wei also dealt with the emperor in the same way."
Ma Han was disappointed after hearing this.
In this case, the emperor will not help.
"But..." Ma Yuan looked at Zhao Xu at this time, "The emperor summoned me privately, meaning that this matter can lead the Prince of Yan to help secretly."
Ma Han suddenly changed from sadness to joy, the emperor had instructed privately
In this way, the King of Yan will be able to help him regain the position of the head of the Ma family.
Zhao Xu smiled helplessly.
Since he has reached a deal with Ma Han, he will naturally help.
And he himself is also willing to participate in this matter. After all, this matter is also related to his own interests, and it is profitable.
In addition, there is a concept called the surrounding security environment.
In order for a force to maintain its own security, it must first make a comprehensive analysis and assessment of whether the surrounding areas pose a threat to its territory within a certain period of time, whether there is a military invasion, etc.
He currently has his own independent fiefdom.
In the battle with Beidi in Yanguan, the battle with Xiliang in Jinzhou, and even the current affairs of the Ma family, he is maintaining the surrounding security environment.
Especially in the battle of Jinzhou, Zhao Heng asked him to send troops in accordance with his wishes.
The instability of the surrounding areas will inevitably consume a lot of manpower and material resources in the four counties.
There is no way to talk about the development of trade.
The same is true for the Ma family. In the battle of Jinzhou, he has seen that Ma Chong and Ma Jin have bad intentions.
How could he feel at ease with such a Ma family around?
Moreover, the Ma family also controls the important pass in the northwest of Dasong.
"Your Highness, this matter cannot be delayed any longer. I beg Your Highness to lend me troops to go to Qinzhou and take back the position of head of the family!" With the emperor's tacit consent, Ma Han became even more anxious and looked at Zhao Xu.