Father can be an enemy to the country

Noon, Zhongshu Province.

In the Prime Minister's room on the right, Hu Weiyong and Wang Guangyang are playing chess.

On the chessboard, Wang Guangyang, who was holding black, was clearly in a great situation and was about to capture Hu Weiyong's dragon.

"Oh, it's only been a few days since I played, and Wang Xiang's chess skills have improved again." Hu Weiyong played with the white piece in his hand and said with a wry smile: "If you play next time, you have to give in."

Wang Guangyang was born with a broad mouth, dignified appearance, and a slightly gray beard that was carefully combed. His appearance was much better than that of Hu Weiyong. He picked up the tea cup, took a sip, and said with a faint smile:

"This chess skill is like sailing against the current. If you don't advance, you will retreat. Mr. Hu is busy with everything, how can he have time to practice chess? Unlike me, besides eating and sleeping every day, I play chess. How can I not make progress?"

"As Wang Xiang said, don't you still have to go to court every day?" Hu Weiyong looked at Wang Guangyang. After becoming the prime minister again, this man was so peaceful, without a trace of wrinkles, and without a trace of anger.

This made Hu Weiyong embarrassed to target him. But with Hu Xiang's suspicious character, it is inevitable to wonder whether this extraordinary genius who is comparable to Zhang Liang and Zhuge Liang in Boss Zhu's words is paralyzing himself by retreating in order to advance, or is he really seeing it and lying down?

"Yes, it's really hard to go to court." Wang Guangyang smiled bitterly and said: "If Mr. Hu can find a way to help me avoid going to court in the morning, I owe you a big favor."

"Prime Minister Wang, do you really think so?" Hu Weiyong looked at Wang Guangyang.

"Hu Xiang, I have to tear out my heart before you can believe it?" Wang Guangyang put down the tea cup and said a little unhappy:

"I am old and tired, and I have made enough contributions in this life. I just want to live a peaceful life for a few days, and I don't want to work anymore. I don't want to fight anymore. What's wrong? Is it weird?"

"No, it's not strange." Hu Weiyong hurriedly shook his head and said: "Xiang Wang handles the emperor's secrets and offers loyal advice many times. Over the years, he has traveled to Shandong, Shaanxi, Guangdong and other places. He is indeed too tired. Now I want to take a rest. It’s natural to play chess.”

"That's right, I've spent most of my life for the emperor and want to live in peace for a few years. What's wrong?" Wang Guangyang said confidently: "Besides, Uncle Chengyi was like this many years ago. I, a loyal and diligent uncle, imitated him. What's wrong?"

"Okay, there's absolutely nothing wrong with it." Hu Weiyong saw a figure flashing past the door, so he surrendered and said: "Prime Minister Wang, just play chess with peace of mind, and leave the rest to the Prime Minister. Anyone who dares to talk nonsense will be ripped off by me." Suck his mouth."

"You said this, Mr. Hu. In the future, if the censor impeaches me for playing chess at work, you have to help me settle it." Wang Guangyang stood up with a smile and said goodbye.

"Don't worry, the Yushitai is also our own people." Hu Weiyong smiled meaningfully. He cupped his hands and said, "It's getting late. I have to go to the Wenhua Hall for a small court meeting. I'll play chess with you another day. But at least you have to give in to the third son."

"It's easy to talk about." Wang Guangyang walked Hu Weiyong to the door. He turned around and went in without even looking at who was outside.

~~

Hu Weiyong took two steps and said to Wu Liang, who was hiding in the shade of a tree, "Come out."

Wu Liang walked out and said with an apologetic smile: "Aren't you afraid that he will see you?"

"It's okay, he is now 'not listening to what's going on outside the window, and he only thinks about black and white'." Hu Weiyong sighed: "You can really break the word fame and fortune, isn't it a kind of happiness?"

"We are common people, but we don't have that ability." Wu Liang curled his lips and said.

"I don't have that ability at all." After Hu Weiyong finished speaking, he asked, "What's the matter?"

"This morning, the ten boats parked at Longjiang Pier have disappeared." Wu Liang said hurriedly and solemnly.

"It should be time to pay the ransom." Hu Weiyong said calmly: "It's almost time."

"It seems that Lao Liu has also gone." Wu Liang said again.

"He's gone too?" Hu Weiyong raised his eyebrows. He now did not dare to look down upon that bulky young man. "Where's the third child?"

"The third brother is not with us. I heard that he is going back to Suzhou." Wu Liang is now paying close attention to the movements of the two brothers.

"Oh." Hu Weiyong felt relieved when he heard that the third child was not with him.

"It should just be a simple payment of ransom." Wu Liang added: "I dare say they have no other ideas, because Lao Liu went there himself. If there is danger, can they let him go?"

"It's hard to say, our highnesses are all very wild." Hu Weiyong shook his head: "Kings of Qin, Jin, and Yan have all been on the battlefield, and the second one just took the lead in the Western Expedition. Maybe the sixth one is also ready to take action. Woolen cloth."

"How old is he? He's less than fourteen." Wu Liang curled his lips.

Hu Weiyong pondered for a moment after hearing this, and then asked: "Are those ten boats really not enough?"

"Of course." Wu Liang looked helpless when his professionalism was questioned, and lowered his voice: "That group of people has twenty-four large ships with only two thousand materials, and there are also seventy or eighty large and small fast ships. Just rely on treasure Those ten ships in the shipyard are free to anyone. The difference in strength is too big and they are not on the same level, do you understand?"

"Okay." Hu Weiyong nodded and asked doubtfully, "Then why does he want to sail these ships to pay the ransom?"

"Let's get our face back." Wu Liang curled his lips and said, "Let those people know that he also has a big boat, and he should be more restrained in the future."

"Yeah." Hu Weiyong nodded. After thinking about it, he really couldn't find a reason for Lao Liu to die. Then he changed the subject and said: "These pirates made a fortune this time, but the good times are coming to an end."

"Yes, Lao Liu now controls the big business in Suzhou with one hand and the treasure shipyard with the other. With money and ships, he will be able to arm Nan'an Hou and his gang in a few years. They cannot be stopped by those pirates. Wu Liang said with a worried look on his face, and said in a voice that only two people could hear:

"It's better to take advantage of this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity...and never stop doing anything to avoid future troubles." This was the real reason why Wu Liang came to see Hu Weiyong.

"..." Hu Weiyong was silent for a long time with his hands behind his back. He walked to his donkey cart without giving Wu Liang a clear answer.

Wu Liang opened the sedan curtain and Hu Weiyong sat in. But Wu Liang didn't let go and looked directly at him: "Do you want to do it or not?!"

"I don't know what you are talking about." Hu Weiyong said displeasedly: "Let go, the truth will be late."

"I understand." Wu Liang grinned, released his hand and watched Hu Xiang's donkey cart leave.

~~

Throughout the afternoon of Hajj, Hu Weiyong was a little distracted.

He did not object explicitly, but simply acquiesced to Wu Liang's plan - taking this opportunity to let the pirates kill Lao Liu!

On the vast sea, the storm is treacherous; the pirates are extremely vicious and have a deep hatred for Lao Zhu's family. Seeing this rare opportunity for revenge, they couldn't help but take action. It was completely reasonable and no one could suspect them.

If you miss this time, it is really difficult to have such a perfect opportunity again.

Of course, this was the first time that Hu Weiyong dared to attack Boss Zhu's son, the majestic Prince of the Ming Dynasty. He was inevitably nervous and frightened. There is still a little bit of excitement...

Of course he knew how serious the consequences would be if he killed Boss Zhu's son. At least those pirates, as well as their families and tribesmen, will definitely be buried with Lao Liu.

But the benefits of killing Lao Liu are too great. Two of his three legs, the big businesses in the southeast and maritime trade, will be cut off by this kid.

But because of this kid's identity, he couldn't deal with him directly, and all those roundabout ways were easily resolved by him. However, Hu Xiang's methods are endless. When facing this kid, it feels like a tiger eating the sky and having nowhere to bite.

Therefore, it is better to let this kid disappear from the world and end it once and for all.