[MTL] I Built a Territory in Ancient Times

Chapter 118

118. Chapter 118

"The water in the capital is turbid. Duan Wang was able to jump out of this circle as soon as possible. It has to be said that it was a good move. How can ordinary people do it. Now that I think about it, when Duan Wang gave up the award of the land of Gyeonggi, he instead Hu Huan entangled and went to the west abruptly, is it a move he planned and arranged for a long time." Ma Siyong guessed.

If this is the case, taking one step and thinking a hundred steps, Duan Wang can only be described as unfathomable. So is everything that Duan Wang showed before is false?

He admitted that almost no one knew about the Fourteenth Prince before, only that he was born stupid, raised in the deep palace and no one cared. Until the emperor entrusted the fourteenth prince as Duan Wang, the fief turned out to be Liangzhou, and he chose it himself.

This made the old and young people in the capital lose their jaws, and the streets and alleys talked about the topic of this stupid prince who went to Liangcheng to die. I also guess that after three or five years, this person will be killed by the barbarians? However, things took an unexpected turn. Duan Wang was alive and kicking, and he even brought back the goods from the Western Regions from the merchant, causing a huge uproar, causing the capital dignitaries to steal their heads.

At this time, if anyone still thinks Duan Wang is a fool, I am afraid it will be laughable and generous, right?

"What? How is this possible?" Ma Jinyu exclaimed in disbelief: "I don't believe he can plan so deeply. If there is such a terrible plan, why didn't he stay in the capital? Instead, he went his own way to the borderlands. .If according to the father's words, If he stays in the capital, there may still be some hope, but what benefits can the borderland bring? "

" Duan Wang used to be really stupid, this is a well-known thing. It's just that Duan Wang became today's Duan Wang after the disease was cured. Even if he stayed in the capital, Duan Wang's stupid past since childhood would not have any chance. It is better to jump out of the circle, the outside world is bigger, and he can play more. "

This seems very reasonable, Ma Jinyu can't help but nod, but he doesn't agree with his father's words to follow Duan Wang." However, our Ma family has to wait for a chance, no matter which prince in the capital is stronger than Duan Wang Bar? Following King Duan, how can our Ma family get ahead?

Ma Siyong stood up and walked a few steps, looked back at his son, and said earnestly, "You can't just look at the surface . Beijing is both a blessed land and a dangerous land, yes! Now that the princes are showing their edge, it is indeed the best time to attach. But have you ever thought that the current situation is not clear, and it is still unknown who will be in the top position. Ma Jinyu broke out in

a cold sweat. Although he understood the meaning of his father's words, he was still a little unwilling. He murmured: "But, but, such an opportunity is rare for decades. Know the final outcome? "

Although the Ma family has a big business, it is only a wealthy family, and there is never a chance to really step into the powerful. You must know that in today's world, the powerful are the real superiors, so what if they are rich? Such people can destroy their Ma family with only one hand.

It is not that their Ma family has not thought about being squeezed into that circle, it is just the court decree, the family of merchants, and the three generations of the straight line are not allowed to take the imperial examination. The only way to become an official is to take the imperial examination. , they have also been committed to cultivating collateral children to study for the imperial examination. But how can real talents be cultivated overnight?

Their Ma family is now in a dilemma, and the Ma family plans to take this opportunity to choose a prince with a bright future. Attachment. Once the prince ascends the throne, their Ma family will naturally have a share of the merits of the dragon. At that time, they will be able to squeeze into the circle of the powerful. The glory of the Ma family is the real beginning.

Before, he was also optimistic about the third prince's long sleeves and good dance, ability and power. Because of his poor management, the emperor has commended him several times, and many ministers have also praised him. There is no limelight for a while, and even the prestige is a bit higher than that of the prince.

He thought that if he could make friends and get on this big boat, it would also be a good choice. It's just that he hasn't been able to find an opportunity yet. After all, the third prince is no better than others, and not everyone can be attached to it.

Ma Siyong saw through his son's thoughts and sighed: "Eggs can't be put in one basket. Wouldn't you want me to teach you such a principle?"

Ma Jinyu is not a stupid person. Ma Siyong, "Father, what do you mean?"

"In today's world, who do you think is most likely to be in the top?" There were no outsiders in the study, and the conversation between the father and son could not be spread.

Ma Jinyu knew that it was his father who was testing himself. Although he already had the answer in his heart, he thought about it carefully before he thought about it and replied, "From my son's point of view, it is nothing more than the prince and the third prince have the power to fight together. The eldest son of the Empress Yuan, Dayan has always been the ancestral system, and the same is true. The prince has been established as the prince since he was a child. However, although the prince occupies a position, his temper is too lenient, cowardly, and indecisive. This is ten Regardless of whether the emperor is pleased, in the early years, there was even a whisper from the emperor that the prince was not suitable for his position. After that, the attitude of the courtiers became a little more subtle, and the prince seemed to be more quiet."

He carefully glanced at his father's expression, Seeing his normal expression, he breathed a sigh of relief and continued: "The third prince is very brave and courageous, which is quite similar to the emperor. This is what the emperor praised himself in front of all the ministers. In addition, the three princes' mothers and relatives are all big families. , there are many voices to support the third prince, whether in court or in opposition."

"So, if it were you, who would you support?" Ma Siyong asked directly.

Ma Jinyu paused, not expecting his father to ask such a question. He swallowed his saliva, but still said the words in his heart, "My son thinks that the third prince is well behaved and has outstanding ability. If you support him, I think the hope is the greatest."

What if the prince is the heir? How can it be long if it is not favored by the emperor, since ancient times, it is not uncommon for princes to be abolished. For the sake of self-interest and for the master who has taken refuge in the family, the ministers below have no means to use it. The prince is weak, and is faintly overwhelmed by the third prince. A discerning person knows at a glance how to choose.

Ma Siyong smiled slightly, shook his head and said, "It's still the same sentence, you can't look at the problem without looking at the surface."

Ma Jinyu was a little unconvinced, "I also ask your father for advice.

" Be cautious, and have never made a wrong step over the years. How many people can do this? Although the emperor has been strict with him over the years, he is often dissatisfied, but why is it not the deep responsibility of love? As the crown prince, it carries the national fortune of Dayan in the future. Just imagine, why is it not because the emperor has too high expectations for the crown prince. Who knows the truth of the private words that come out? , Many rumors can only be laughed off, such as Duan Wang's rumors, do you think they are true?"

Ma Jinyu fell into deep thought, he has been in contact with Ming Yu twice, and he has some understanding of Ming Yu. He could only sigh with emotion, it's better to meet each other than to be famous. Compared with those gossips, the real Duan Wang is really different.

Ma Siyong continued: "Although the third prince's mother's family is powerful, this dynasty prohibits foreign relatives from intervening in politics. Isn't the power of the mother's family a stumbling block? Do you think the emperor will let a prince with a powerful foreign relative ascend to the top? Ruoruo When the new emperor ascends the throne, his tail will not fall off, is this Yan Dynasty surnamed Ming or Yang?".

"This..." Ma Jinyu frowned, he really hadn't thought about this question, "But how can the prince's mother family be chosen by himself? Is it somewhat unbelievable that he missed the throne because of his mother's relationship?".

"Empress Yuan passed away for many years, but who can be promoted to the position of concubine in the harem? Concubine Hui, the mother concubine of the third prince, was promoted to Concubine Hui a few years ago. It was only one step away from that. Everyone thought that Concubine Hui would become the empress. But Over the years, has the emperor relaxed his mouth?" Ma Siyong reminded: "The prince was indeed crushed by the third prince, but now? Duan Wang firmly stood by the prince, and the goods he brought back from the Western Regions were completely delivered without reservation. Let the prince deal with it. Because of the goods from the Western Regions, many people who didn't want to stand in line so quickly are biased towards the prince. The prince has made money from his connections, and he has also earned a lot of fame among the powerful. Do you think that the current prince is still alive? Are you weak?"

Ma Jinyu didn't dare to make a sound anymore, his father's analysis was very reasonable, but he himself didn't see it through. It wasn't until my father woke up that he realized that Duan Wang was actually the crown prince's bargaining chip, but no one had ever noticed it.

"But Father, you said that following Duan Wang, you don't really have this plan, right? Duan Wang Dingtian is also a prince, what's the use value?"

Ma Siyong shook his head, "You are wrong, Duan Wang is no better than others. He was able to enter the frontier with far-sightedness alone. Convincing the emperor to connect to the Western Regions and building the Xiqi Corridor was enough to prove his extraordinaryness. Besides, the prince standing behind King Duan, and our Majia Baba approaching the prince was just like ants In general, who can look at you more? Even if you are attached, you are not as good as other people. It is better to be inferior. At least Duanwang's pattern is there, and now he is short of people and money. The significance is even more important, why not follow King Duan?" The

reason was here, and it was clear and clear, and Ma Jinyu suddenly realized. Lord Father is worthy of being Lord Father, and his insight is beyond the reach of ordinary people.

"However, a large part of the clan elders in the family want to cling to the powerful and powerful in Beijing, but the father only looks at the king of the middle end. Will the rest of the family have any opinions?"

"That's why I said that eggs can't be put in one basket, The powerful and powerful people in Beijing naturally have to make friends, and Duan Wang can't be left behind." Ma Siyong narrowed his eyes, and a gleam of light flashed in his eyes.

"Yes! Son understands!"

Seeing that his son has no objection, he understands it, and Ma Siyong is very satisfied, "Duanwang has already said that what kind of bidding will be held today after the Halloween of the future. Since you have made a good deal with Duanwang, you have to inquire about this. What kind of charter is it? We have to prepare in advance, otherwise we are afraid that we will be in a hurry at that time, and it will be troublesome if we fall behind."

Ma Jinyu nodded yes, thought for a while and hesitated: "Listen to King Duan's meaning, although later The benefits and benefits are considerable, but this tender will only need a lot of silver taels. At that time, it will not only be our Ma family, but other merchants will follow the wind. Go on."

Duan Wang has already said that the amount of investment will determine the amount of benefit in the future, which is understandable. Since their Ma family wants to take the path of Duanwang, they have to show their sincerity. If they can't squeeze into the first echelon, their Ma family's refuge can only be empty talk.

Ma Siyong stood with his hands behind his back, and he also had such concerns, "So you can inquire about the rules as much as possible from Duan Wang's side. If you know yourself and your opponent, you will be victorious in every battle, and the market is like a battlefield. As for the others, I will send People snooping on the news, be prepared with both hands. Immediately, I started to prepare silver taels, so I was prepared. "

Opportunities are fleeting. Of course, Ma Siyong has been a businessman for many years. He has understood this truth. Only by making full preparations and grasping the opportunity, even if the opportunity is in front of him, it is impossible to seize it.

The merchants in the world are much smarter than him. Yes, their Ma family has been able to develop to the point where they are today, mainly because they are prepared for a rainy day and seize the opportunity.