Chapter 2424 Yuelai, Jin State Region

But Jiang Fan did not ask further questions, but instead motioned for Zhao Gao to continue.

The follow-up happened a year ago, but this time, instead of asking for anything, Zhao Gao was asked to join the Yuelai Department, giving him a certain share, and everyone made money together.

Originally, the Yuelai Department was just a business name, and there was no harm in joining it, but Zhao Gaohe and others, his little eyes not only did not rub the sand, but also saw the problem very sharply. After the first two times, he felt that the other party might start to seek to bind him, but his purpose had never been this, so he flatly refused and declared that he would no longer have anything to do with Yuelai.

But at this time in Yuelai, someone told him that a lot of information about the Qigonghou Rebellion, including the interception and killing of Jiang Fan, were transmitted through Yuelai Inn. This matter has nothing to do with Yuelai himself, who is spread all over the world, but only because the leader of the Qin Kingdom is basically Duke Fuguo, the leader of the Seven Dukes.

Zhao Gao couldn't explain this clearly, and the other party was obviously using this to blackmail him. The problem is that Zhao Gao was surprised to find that the person who threatened him had nothing to do with Yuelai, but the leader of another domain, the Jin domain - Sima Ji.

Jiang Fan almost jumped up with a scream.

"Second Sima?"

Zhao Gao said angrily: "I didn't know it until later. My lord, you have heard that Sima Laoer is extremely well-versed in businessmanship, but he himself actually joined Yuelai, became one of the major shareholders, and served as the general manager of the Jin Kingdom host."

This news really made Zhao Gao break out in white hair. He was frightened for several days and couldn't sleep at night. Because that most likely means that Sima Ji of the Jin State was colluding with the Seven Dukes to try to subvert the Qin State and overthrow the empress, and he was deeply involved in it.

Of course Jiang Fan knew that Sima Ji was a good businessman. It was precisely because of this that the whole Jin Kingdom was extremely opposed to the succession. Even during the incident of seizing the legitimate son, Bai Shigong was worried that a person like him who was good at doing business would not succeed in doing business. It’s hard to forget the deal between Guoyu and Qin.

But he never expected that Sima Ji himself was the leader of a large district in Yuelai.

"Grandma, you are a bear. Sure enough, I read it right. When I was doing something in southern Shanxi, it involved the Yuelai Inn. I said that something suddenly happened later. Who has such power? It turns out that what was conveyed there was the King of Jin. Will!"

Zhao Gao was startled and his expression suddenly changed.

Jiang Fan saw this and snorted slightly: "Don't be surprised. I asked you to personally send a secret letter to King Jin just because you thought of something. It's not that I didn't know that Jin Yuelai was related to the royal family, I just didn't expect it. , it will be Sima Ji himself.”

"...So...you are testing the villain." Zhao Gao said with a tremor in his throat.

Jiang Fan snorted softly: "If you want to blame it, it's your position. It's too important. I can't be confused and I can't let go of any clues."

Zhao Gao smiled bitterly: "My lord, you have such deep thoughts and keen insights."

"So, the person who intercepted you was one of King Jin's men?" Jiang Fan stared at him and asked.

"Your Majesty Mingjian, it's just that this servant doesn't understand. If you clearly send him a message, he will see it sooner or later. Why do you have to intercept it?"

The empress said calmly: "Sooner or later you will see it...how do you know he wants to see it?"

Zhao Gao was stunned for a moment, then seemed to understand: "...could it be that..."

Jiang Fan smiled: "He knows that what I want him to do is very difficult. It would be better if he can't see it."

Zhao Gao smiled bitterly: "Your Highness, you can see through people's hearts."

Jiang Fan shook his head: "No, I didn't see it clearly. Since the King of Jin formed an alliance with me, he has indeed coordinated in the imperial court and done a lot of things that are beneficial to the Qin Dynasty. But I also know that he contacted the three ministers privately and saw some die……"

He turned to look at the empress: "Tell me, does he still expect Taiyue to give up Xia Kingdom and choose him?"

The empress shook her head: "Although the Jin State has restored centralized monarchy, it is a pity that its national strength is still far behind that of the Xia State. The Holy Land wants to dominate the world as soon as possible, so the Jin State is not the best choice. I thought that the King of Jin was just trying to pursue his own interests. Self-preservation, don’t forget, just because he can ally with you, doesn’t mean he can’t ally with others.”

Jiang Fan's expression changed slightly: "It makes sense...yesterday you said that you have to consider the problem from the perspective of your opponent. He doesn't want to be controlled by Qin, so naturally he has to find other partners..."

The empress looked at him: "Don't pretend, you had already thought of it, otherwise there would be no such letter."

Jiang Fan chuckled: "I thought about it, but it's not easy to determine his true thoughts, and I also want to explore his background to see how courageous he is."

"You see, he is not decisive enough after all. This is determined by the national strength of Jin."

Jiang Fan nodded: "That's good. It has great significance for your second step strategy."

The empress looked at him with interest: "Why do I feel that your inner thoughts and my strategy seem to be similar?"

Jiang Fan laughed: "Coincidence, coincidence, it can only show that our husband and wife have a good understanding."

The empress snorted slightly and looked at Zhao Gao: "Although you tried to hide this matter, you finally passed the test."

Zhao Gao wiped the beads of sweat from his forehead and said, "Your Majesty, Your Majesty, I know I was wrong and I asked for punishment."

Jiang Fan smiled faintly: "You can make a lot of improvements by knowing your mistakes. However, you should be aware of your current status. There are some mistakes that you cannot make, even once, even if it is unintentional, there is no turning back."

Zhao Gao prostrated in fear: "Slave... you are guilty."

"Forget it, get up." Jiang Fan said, "Go and get more meat, I can't eat enough."

"Yes yes."

Seeing Zhao Gao retreat, the empress smiled softly: "You are always extremely wary of him."

Jiang Fan sighed: "There is no way, he and I are not compatible. Every time I see him, I feel like I am looking at a bunch of traitors."

The empress said: "It is not wrong to be careful this time. After all, you and I will have great plans in the future, and Zhao Gao is in a position where he can know most of the secrets."

Jiang Fan nodded slightly, but his eyes seemed to be thinking about something.

"The King of Jin, the king of a country, is also the Lord of Yuelai..." The empress thought he was thinking about the King of Jin, and she also found it incredible.

Jiang Fan's eyes were low: "Yuelai is becoming more and more complicated. Shareholding system... Shareholders... If this is the model, it is not surprising that the king of a country will invest in it. The problem is how much does the King of Jin know about Yuelai, and who built Yuelai, and what is the purpose..."

"You seem to be very proficient in these, and they are similar to some models of Mount Li." The empress's insight is still the same as always.

Jiang Fan nodded slightly: "Things are getting weirder and weirder... I must figure out Yue Lai!"

The empress looked outside: "How much do you think Zhao Gao knows?"

Jiang Fan shook his head: "I felt the fluctuations of his qi and blood when he spoke, like the fear of being exposed, not like he had too much concealment and suppression. But... it's hard to say..."

"... Do you think... did he tell the truth?"

The empress looked at him: "He and Xu Fu always make you suspicious... Well, although I don't know why, I tell you one thing, Zhao Gao does have a secret in his heart, but I can feel his loyalty. Give him a chance and let him do his work with confidence."