Traveling through time and space to become a child, supporting the family by catching fish and shrim

After leaving the palace, Yelu Xiu Ge turned sideways and stood in front of Chen Lang and Xiao Qi.

"Prince Xiao, it's not that I don't trust you, but this deal with Hongyanzui is of great importance. For all future negotiations, I suggest that your son Xiao Buyan take full control. You just sit back and collect the money. How do you do that?"

Xiao Qi subconsciously wanted to refute, because Yelu Xiu'ge's words were blatantly calling him a waste.

However, when the words of rebuttal came to his lips, Xiao Qi swallowed them back.

The reason is simple, I am really a waste.

Originally, Chen Lang had been negotiating this deal with me from the beginning, but after Yelu Xiu got involved, I had nothing to do with it. In the end, it was my sister who came forward in person to allow me to regain control of the business.

No matter how you look at it, you're a waste.

After pondering for a moment, Xiao Qi still wanted to resist and said, "Lei'er, can't you do that? Must you keep silent?"

Yelu Xiu'ge looked at Xiao Qi without hiding the contempt in his eyes.

Xiao Lei? He's even more useless than you. If you let him manage this deal, I'm afraid Chen Lang will devour him without leaving a trace.

Xiao Qi smiled awkwardly, knowing that his proposal was a bit too fantastical.

"Then let Buyan come." Xiao Qi said, "But Master Xiu, the Queen Mother doesn't mean for you to withdraw completely. You still have to manage this deal, and Buyan is just helping you."

Chen Lang glanced at Xiao Qi and thought, who said this guy is stupid? This guy is so smart.

Yelu Xiuge hadn't expected Xiao Qi to make such a suggestion. He was stunned for a moment, then reacted and said, "The Queen Mother said that you will be fully responsible for this deal from now on. What's the big deal if I get involved?"

Xiao Qi said, "Ah, the Queen Mother feels sorry for me, her younger brother, and wants me to earn more. But I still understand the principle of eating as much as your appetite allows."

"It's such a big deal. Even if you give it all to me, I can't handle it all."

"Besides, it has always been Brother Xiu who has been in charge of all the lines. I don't have that ability."

"Master Xiu, please don't be so formal with me. You must be responsible for this matter, otherwise I would rather not get involved."

Yelu Xiu Ge narrowed his eyes, trying to tell from Xiao Qi's face whether his words were sincere or false.

Relying on the experience accumulated from years of intelligence work, Yelu Xiuge believed that what Xiao Qi said... was true.

Come to think of it, the smuggling route depends entirely on the Feihu Division. If I just let it go, Xiao Qi will have to form his own team, and with his reputation and word of mouth, it will be impossible for him to form one.

Even if it is set up, it is estimated that all of them are insiders, and the deal will fail in a few months.

"Since Prince Xiao has said so, I will not refuse. Tomorrow I will discuss the specific details with Buyan. If Prince Xiao has any good suggestions, you can also ask Buyan to tell me. If they are appropriate, I will definitely adopt them."

Xiao Qi breathed a sigh of relief and said, "Thank you, Brother Xiu, for your understanding."

"I, the king, take the first step."

After Xiao Qi left, Yelu Xiuge looked at Chen Lang and said, "Mr. Chen, you played this trick brilliantly."

Chen Lang said with an innocent look on his face, "Master Xiu, please forgive my ignorance. I don't understand what you mean."

"That girl Sheng Yinping has been very close to you recently." Yelu Xiuge said with a half-smile, "I didn't expect that the Imperial Master, despite his age, could still be so swift."

"After tea was added to Hongyanzui's route, the Queen Mother arranged for Xiao Qi to participate in this business."

"Is there really no hint from Master Chen here?"

Chen Lang spread his hands and said, "Brother Xiu, at such a sensitive time, do you think I would dare to do these little tricks? I just want to live, return to Yan State safely, and reunite with my family."

"As for your internal fighting, I really didn't participate, nor did I have the courage to participate."

Seeing Chen Lang's sincere expression, Yelu Xiuge didn't say anything more and said, "I hope that Master Chen will keep his word."

"If you do business honestly, you will be my guest of honor."

"If you get involved in something you shouldn't be involved in, you will be my prisoner."

Chen Lang nodded seriously: "I understand, I understand."

Yelu Xiu Ge snorted and left in a huff.

Chen Lang got into the carriage and wiped the sweat from his forehead.

This old fox is really cunning.

Fortunately, my acting skills are not bad.

……

A branch courtyard of Honglu Temple.

After Chen Lang came back, he immediately called Wu Le to discuss the matter.

"Sir, based on the intelligence we've gathered over the past few days, we can confirm that there is indeed a conflict of interest between Yelu Xiu Ge and Empress Dowager Xiao."

"Tell me more specifically."

"Over the years, Yelu Xiuge has solely controlled all the goods smuggled from Dayan into Liao. Although he has also handed over a portion to the national treasury to help ease the financial pressure on Empress Dowager Xiao, she has no idea what the rest of the money is used for."

Chen Lang pondered, "The question is, why did they choose to attack Yelu Xiu at this critical moment? And the target they chose was that coward Xiao Qi."

Wu Le said: "It's still related to Yelu Zongwang."

Chen Lang said: "I don't quite understand."

Wu Le smiled and said, "Sir, Chief Li's plan is called "Two Peaches Kill Three Warriors."

"Use the real and fake Yelu Zongwang to destroy the Liao Kingdom's financial power, military power, and inheritance rights."

"The fake Yelu Zongwang is responsible for destroying the relationship between Empress Dowager Xiao and Xiao Huaiyi. The real Yelu Zongwang is used to destroy the relationship between Xiao Huaiyi and Yelu Xiu'ge. Once the real Yelu Zongwang dies, the succession rights of the Liao royal family will also be destroyed."

Chen Lang waved his hand: "Don't be so general, be more specific."

Wu Le said, "After Yelu Xiuge takes control of Yelu Zongwang, he will try to make deals with Xiao Huaiyi, as is his habit. And the only thing Xiao Huaiyi can use to trade with Yelu Xiuge is the military power in his hands."

"If a person possesses both financial and military power, then he is very likely to get his hands on the throne. Even if he himself has no interest in the throne, he can choose a prince and help him ascend the throne."

"Yelü Xiuge has a supporter, the Third Prince of Liao. This prince has no military power. If Xiao Huaiyi can cooperate with Yelü Xiuge, then the Third Prince can basically be declared the next emperor of Liao."

"However, the Third Prince was not Empress Dowager Xiao's first choice, so Empress Dowager Xiao arranged for Xiao Qi to participate in Yelu Xiu'ge's smuggling business. At the same time, she also spread the news to inform Xiao Huaiyi that Yelu Zongwang was imprisoned by the Feihu Division."

"If Xiao Huaiyi chooses to break the prison, it will be equivalent to breaking off relations with Yelu Xiu Ge. The financial and military power of the Liao Kingdom will be impossible to combine. It will also be more difficult for the Third Prince to abdicate."

"If we can gain Xiao Huaiyi's favor at this critical juncture, and add this smuggling business..."

Chen Lang narrowed his eyes and asked, "By then, will we be able to influence the succession to the Liao throne?"

Wu Le smiled: "That's right."