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

Chapter 52: Let the Bullets Fly for a While, Liu Hong is an Expert in Digging Traps
Liu Hong left Prince Jing's Mansion in a hurry, determined to make a big deal out of the matter.

"Yang Du, tell Shi Chanli! Contact all the major bookstores and newspapers in Kyoto and tell the story of today! Title it, "Who made the soldiers bleed and cry?"

Liu Hong summoned the captain of his personal guard and gave him a few hurried instructions.

"If someone is unwilling, you can ask Shi Chanli to bring Versace and give him five hundred taels of silver."

"Sir, what about you?"

Yang Du looked at Liu Hong worriedly.

Their Qianlongwan small group has just shown its presence, and the core figure is Liu Hong.

If Liu Hong fell, the 20,000 people left in Qianlong Bay would probably quarrel and disband in an instant.

"I'll be fine."

Liu Hong answered with certainty, looking towards the direction of the imperial palace.

Was this event planned by Emperor Qing? Or was it someone else...

But it doesn't matter anymore.

Liu Hong was a third-rank official, but he still held on to forty streets in Kyoto.

Many officials below scolded Liu Hong for being a money slave, even though he had so much money to give away thousands or even tens of thousands of taels at will.

As a result, we have to compete with them for food, which is simply stealing profits from the people!

But at this point, the benefits are clear.

Liu Hong controls most of the gangsters in Kyoto. As long as he wants, all kinds of news can spread throughout the streets and alleys of Kyoto in just a few days.

Even if he took away more than 800 gangsters from Kyoto, what would happen? Liu Hong still had hundreds of gangsters under his command.

Moreover, seeing how brilliant their predecessors were, this group of thugs obeyed Liu Hong's orders and were eager to get some official positions.

Many times, weeds are like weeds. Without the use of forced pesticides, they will grow again in a few days.

He gave several hundred taels of silver as errand fee to the gangsters.

Liu Hong returned to the compound, and everything seemed silent.

Let the bullets fly for a while! This thing has just begun.

Now that the Northern Qi peace negotiation delegation is about to arrive in Kyoto, Emperor Qing cannot sit back and watch the fight between the two tigers.

In order to maintain the harmonious appearance of Qing Kingdom, he would only urge the Supervisory Council to resolve the matter quickly.

"Sir, Master Fan Xian is here!"

Er Gouzi's expression looked a little strange. Maybe Liu Hong would have to call Fan Xian "brother-in-law" in a while.

Liu Hong had a headache for a moment.

"Fan Xian? What is he doing here? Don't you think things are chaotic enough?"

Liu Hong is still unclear about who planned Qin Yu's death.

But when I got home, I found that Qin Yu could have been saved, but the doctor didn't have time to treat her...

There is also a sword coated with poison. The more I think about it, the more suspicious it becomes.

Er Gouzi saw that Liu Hong didn't pay much attention to Fan Xian and spoke hesitantly.

"Then please ask Fan Xian to leave?"

"If you make him angry, what if he refuses to marry me?"

Liu Hong glared at Ergouzi, a guy with no tact.

Fan Xian's face looked unhappy. He walked towards Liu Hong's study and stopped.

Simple and frugal! This was Fan Xian's first impression of Liu Hong's study.

"I want to know the complete story of how you killed Qin Yu. To be more precise, the dean wants to know."

Liu Hong had expected this. He sighed softly and handed Fan Xian a letter.

The whole story is already in the letter.

Fan Xian took the letter and was silent for a while.

"...I think you and Ruoruo are not suitable. You are surrounded by people who are always attacking you, and Ruoruo is not suitable to be by your side."

Liu Hong nodded, that was indeed the case.

"I admit it...but this is a marriage granted by His Majesty, who can disobey the order!"

"Didn't you say that you forced Emperor Qing to issue an edict?"

Fan Xian thought Liu Hong was trying to shirk responsibility, and his face immediately darkened.

"Fan Xian, you have a special status, and His Majesty is kind to you, but not everyone is like that! Find out who can force His Majesty?"

Liu Hong had a mocking smile on his face. At this point in time, Fan Xian was in high spirits, good things came in pairs, and he had a successful love and career.

The prince, who had always regarded Fan Xian as a thorn in his side, also tried to win over Fan Xian because of Prime Minister Lin's attitude.

How could he understand the suffering of ordinary officials?

Fan Xian didn't say anything else. He didn't know what to say.

His father, Si Nanbo, was a trusted minister of the emperor. Chen Pingping treated him as his nephew, and the emperor also treated him very well.

He really didn't understand how ordinary officials faced His Majesty.

"Anyway, I don't think you're a good match."

Fan Xian said this forcefully, then turned and left.

Liu Hong laughed, it seemed that Fan Ruoruo's attitude was ambiguous.

Otherwise, Fan Xian would not have just expressed his opinion, but would have tried every means to get Emperor Qing to withdraw the imperial edict.

Fan Xian also felt miserable!

He once asked Fan Ruoruo whether she wanted to marry Liu Hong, whether it was yes, or no.

Fan Xian has ways to deal with it, after all, it is his responsibility as a brother.

But Fan Ruoruo looked a little confused and said she didn't know.

What should Fan Xian do about this?
The Ministry of War, which had been urging Liu Hong to take office, miraculously shut up.

A little less oil and water, the better. It is better than a fight between gods.

The second prince clearly drew a line between himself and Liu Hong, saying that Liu Hong had never been a retainer under his command.

The Qin family also made efforts at the same time. Old Master Qin did not show up, but the eldest son of the Qin family personally impeached Liu Hong in the court.

Instantly there was an uproar in the court.

As rumors spread in Kyoto, the Qin family also showed their fangs.

Because Qin Yu was an illegitimate child, he did not even have an official position that would protect him. Logically, the case should have been handed over to the Kyoto Prefecture for trial.

But Liu Hong was the right vice minister of the Ministry of War, a third-rank official, which could barely be considered a high-ranking and powerful position.

It was obvious that Qin Heng wanted to make sure that Liu Hong would be severely punished if he didn't die, so he contacted court officials all day long.

I almost shouted out the words that a prince who breaks the law is subject to the same punishment as a commoner.

Fortunately, Qin Heng was still clear-headed and did not involve the prince.

However, Liu Hong did not have any scruples and sent a pigeon letter asking the eldest prince to conduct a thorough investigation into the matter.

The eldest prince is a brainless fool, and he has lived with Liu Hong for some time.

It is normal to report and conduct a thorough investigation!
Even if it was rejected, the matter would be made a big deal, and the generals of the border counties who wanted to sit on the sidelines and watch the fire would have to report it and conduct a thorough investigation.

When it comes to connections in the court, Liu Hong is definitely not as good as the Qin family.

Qin Ye has been in the court for decades, with many disciples and a wide network of relationships and in-laws. Even the emperor does not dare to underestimate him.

Liu Hong could only win the hearts of the people and the generals of the border counties.

Shi Chanli took a look at Qin Heng's memorial impeaching Liu Hong, his face full of worry.

“Sir, your foundation is too shallow. No matter what, as long as the Qin family takes it seriously, you will be defeated.”

Liu Hong took a sip of tea.

"I know, and I will also know that I lost miserably."

Shi Chanli opened his mouth wide, not understanding why Liu Hong did this.

Since you know you will lose, why don’t you beg for mercy from the Qin family? Do you really want to die?

Liu Hong explained with a smile.

"I have taken advantage of the great cause and the generals in the border counties were forced to support me. I also stirred up the people! In this situation, even the Duke can do nothing to me."

"But the Qin family can, and they will win easily! Most of the generals and officials in the court will support the Qin family."

Shi Chanli frowned. Since Liu Hong saw it so clearly, why did he start this fight?

Liu Hong smiled and pointed to the sky.

"I am a meritorious minister, an earl, a minister, a deputy general, and the controller of Qianlong Bay! This is enough for the emperor to pay attention to me, but I lost so badly, what will His Majesty think?"

Shi Chanli suddenly realized and expressed deep sympathy for the Qin family.

Liu Hong’s trick of digging a hole was so powerful and silent.

The purpose was to let the emperor see the influence of the Qin family, make him wary, and protect Liu Hong.

(End of this chapter)