Joy of Life: I am a Han Dynasty succubus, and I rebel from the beginning

Chapter 168, Attacking Emperor Qing’s Financial Power! It’s not Fan Ruoruo, you took my engine with you as a gift?

Shi Chanli's brain wasn't as quick as Zhang Liang's, but he had one advantage.

If you know you can't do something, then follow those who can.

"Now that my Shangshu Mansion has a mistress, the expenses are increasing. What do you think about joining forces with the Fan family to make money?"

Liu Hong smiled and nodded and greeted Fan Ruoruo, as if he mentioned it casually.

"No matter how much the mistress spends, Baoyue Tower and forty streets in Kyoto should be enough, right?"

Shi Chanli was a little confused.

Zhang Liang's mind worked very quickly and he exclaimed in admiration.

"Great!"

This is why Liu Hong likes to discuss matters with smart people the most.

Not everyone has this kind of brain!
Emperor Qing lost the loyal support of most officials, but still firmly grasped the military and financial power.

As for military power, Liu Hong has been eroding it quietly and with slight movements.

Now the only thing left was financial power, and the deficit of more than 20 million taels in the inner treasury just gave Liu Hong the opportunity to intervene.

After Fan Xian entered Jiangnan and took control of the inner treasury, he shared the technology with the world and collected the patent rights for himself.

The world's business will enter a period of extreme prosperity, and with the rapid development of the commodity economy, the bourgeoisie will also be cultivated.

This group of bourgeoisie who are desperately seeking power are Liu Hong's natural allies.

Although Zhang Liang didn't know what Liu Hong was planning.

But attacking Emperor Qing's financial power is definitely a smart move.

"Sir, now the merchants in Kyoto are roughly divided into four forces: Qing Yu Tang, the Cui family, the Fan family, and the Princess."

"Which families are you going to attack in alliance with the Fan family?"

Zhang Liang bowed and said, he was not a god, only when Liu Hong clearly pointed out the opponent could he make an effective plan.

Shi Chanli was in a daze and didn't understand something.

Didn't Liu Hong want to make money? Why did he bring it up with attacking political opponents?

Liu Hong called the maid, picked up a few plums with a smile and handed them to Zhang Liang and Shi Chanli.

It is July, the summer month, and the fruits from the southwestern Jianzhou are very sweet.

It's also thanks to the spoiled young lady Fan Ruoruo.

Otherwise, Liu Hong would not be willing to spend a huge amount of money to travel thousands of miles, hire a post station to travel non-stop, and even seal the fruits with ice to transport them over.

Shi Chanli took the plum and started eating without thinking.

"Neither we nor the Fan family can take action this time. Your Majesty must do it yourself."

"Understood!"

Zhang Liang and Liu Hong smiled at each other and also ate the plums.

Shi Chanli was confused, and Ji Xin was even more puzzled.

"Sir, I can understand everything you say, why do they sound like a heavenly book when you put them together?"

"Watch carefully, learn carefully, and see how Zhang Liang made money for my Shangshu Mansion this time."

Liu Hong patted Ji Xin on the shoulder, but didn't have much hope for him.

It's normal that Ji Xin has a poor brain. He was born into a gangster family and he could barely read and write thanks to a street storyteller.

It’s a pity that Fan Xian can’t show up this time.

In dealing with the eldest princess, Fan Xian is the vanguard and a pretty good swordsman.

This knife is just too good! The last time I followed Lin Ruofu to ring the bell, I could say that I offended Emperor Qing too badly.

If he gets involved again this time, no matter how magnanimous Emperor Qing is, he will wonder whether it is right or wrong to let Fan Xian be a lone minister.

Thinking of this, Liu Hong's smile became more intense, and he found Fan Ruoruo's pretty face particularly pleasing to the eye.

"Ruoruo, how are your preparations going?"

"It's almost done. After all, it's my brother's wedding, so I have to take care of it. It's a pity that my brother's wedding is so simple this time, so I can't prepare too many things."

Speaking of this, there was still some regret on Fan Ruoruo's face.

Is this simple?

Liu Hong looked at the more than ten boxes of gifts and his face twitched suddenly.

When Fan Xian got married, you gave a gift money and almost lost all my money-making engine.

Fan Xian is getting married, and you are singing, dancing, and cheering. What are you doing?

"That's good..."

Liu Hong laughed dryly, hugged Fan Ruoruo into his arms, stroked Fan Ruoruo's belly, and spoke softly. "Don't work too hard. You are pregnant now. What if you tire yourself out?"

I have to say! Children are really the bond between people.

Liu Hong’s attitude towards Fan Ruoruo in bed before.

Basically, my attitude is that if I can't kill him, I'll torture him to death. As long as I feel good, that's all.

Now that Fan Ruoruo is pregnant, we have to be very careful. Sometimes we even have to use military tactics and stuff the medicine into Fan Ruoruo's mouth when she is least prepared.

When Fan Ruoruo heard Liu Hong mention the child, a hint of kindness appeared on her face.

Perhaps this child will become the second most important person in his life after Fan Xian.

"We are almost ready, so let's go to your mansion to see Fan Xian! With so many clothes, even a warrior like me would be exhausted."

In the last sentence, Liu Hong is just talking nonsense.

He has the final say in the Minister's Mansion, so he doesn't even have many clothes to buy, let alone change them.

On the wedding day, he hurriedly picked out some festive clothes and ran to welcome the bride.

Fan Ruoruo's face lit up with joy.

"Okay! I haven't seen my brother for a long time."

In Si Nanbo's mansion, Fan Xian gritted his teeth and looked at the room full of clothes with a pale face.

It would be better to let him fight a life-and-death battle with a ninth-rank master! At least it wouldn't be so torturous.

"Minister of War, General Liu Hong and his wife Fan Ruoruo have arrived."

Outside the yard, the servants reported in a serious manner.

When Liu heard that Fan Ruoruo was coming, she was very happy.

With the two of them working together, how could Fan Xian escape from their grasp? Just go and change your clothes!
When Fan Xian heard that Liu Hong was coming, he immediately breathed a sigh of relief.

Here comes the savior! He doesn't have to change his clothes for the time being.

"Liu Hong, I'm here! I have something to talk to you about."

Fan Xian immediately shouted loudly, jumped up, waved his hands, and made his presence felt to the fullest.

Fan Ruoruo couldn't help but laugh.

"It seems like it's really hard for my brother! He's treating you as a rescuer."

"Alright! I do have something to ask Fan Xian, so let him rest for a while."

Liu Hong smiled graciously.

When Fan Ruoruo heard that Liu Hong wanted to see Fan Xian for something, her heart tightened. According to her brother.

Nothing good has ever happened when Liu Hong has been to him. Could it be that this time he will do something to anger His Majesty again?
Liu Hong seemed to see through Fan Ruoruo's thoughts and began to explain.

"Fan Xian can just rest assured and have his wedding. I will protect him from all possible attacks. I can't help but send him a gift! Let the princess suffer heavy losses in Kyoto."

Fan Ruoruo looked at Liu Hong with deep affection and gratitude in her eyes.

Given Liu Hong's stubborn temper, he probably wouldn't have done this if it wasn't for him this time.

In the end, Fan Ruoruo slept soundly.

Fan Ruoruo thought too highly of Liu Hong.

If it weren't for the fact that Kyoto was in a state of panic right now, Fan Xian had only just angered Emperor Qing.

Otherwise, Liu Hong would not be willing to let Fan Xian's knife loosen up so quickly.

Fan Xian couldn't wait to pull Liu Hong into his own courtyard. When he saw Liu Hong's expression, his heart skipped a beat.

He had something to do with Liu Hong, it was just an excuse.

Could Liu Hong really be in trouble? He was about to get married, so he would definitely not get involved in this mess.

"I will soon take action against the eldest princess and remove her financial power in Beijing! The eldest princess may be confined to the palace for another year, or even three years."

Liu Hong's words further confirmed Fan Xian's guess.

Fan Xian really didn't want to do anything again, but if he were to attack his mother-in-law, he could break some of his principles.

His goal is to get the eldest princess out of Kyoto!

"Wait until I get married. Wan'er and I are getting married, and she can't live without her mother to comb her hair."

Fan Xian struggled for a while, then gritted his teeth and decided to intervene.

Unexpectedly, Liu Hong's words were beyond his expectations.

"No! Don't even think about taking action this time. Don't even think about getting involved. I said I would give you a big gift."

Liu Hong shook his head. This was the promise he had made to Fan Xian before.

(End of this chapter)