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Chapter 417 The Road to the South
"See King of Han!"

"Please, Mr. Fan, don't be too polite!" Liu Bangshang was very polite when he saw Fan Wenke for the first time. Such a rich man just needed to win over.

Liu Bang said with a smile: "Thanks to Mr. Fan's food and financial resources for this expedition, I thank you very much!"

Fan Wenke said humbly: "I'm really ashamed, the King of Han has spoken too seriously!"

Liu Bang shook his head and said, "It's the widow who should be ashamed. The master gave the widow such great support, but he still failed to win in the end. I'm really ashamed!!"

Fan Wenke's heart was like a mirror, and he said: "The king of Han is too worried. Victory or defeat is a common matter in military affairs. As long as the king of Han strives hard to govern, the soldiers of Han fight bravely, make a comeback, and great achievements are just around the corner. Victory over Chu, or even domination of the world is not impossible! "

Liu Bang said with a smile: "I have borrowed a good word from Mr. Liu, but Liu Bang will try his best to do well and live up to Mr.'s expectations!" This is exactly Liu Bang's ambition, and he did not hide it at all.

Fan Wenke pretended to be terrified and said, "The King of Han has really ruined Fan!"

Liu Bang asked: "I don't know what kind of business Mr. Fan is running. The money, food and grain continue to be so abundant, which is comparable to Tao Zhuyi's wealth!"

It was!Fan Wenke sighed inwardly, and replied, "It's all thanks to the savings from our ancestors..."

"Then what is Mr. Fan's plan going forward? Where is he planning to operate and make a fortune?" Liu Bang originally wanted to ask about the Fan family's background and details. Xiao He sent people to investigate these matters, but there was no result. It is really strange. .After thinking about it, if Fan Wenke is willing, he will naturally say it. In the final analysis, the most important thing is their financial support.

Fan Wenke knew it well, and replied with a smile: "Of course it is the Han Dynasty. Guanzhong, Bashu is rich in products, and it is the best choice for business. Fan is going to return to his hometown, Kuaiji, and continue to transfer all the family business to Guanzhong. Come."

"Huaiji?" This place name made Han Wang Liu Bang feel unusual.

Fan Wenke said: "Yes, the elder brother is in charge of the family's financial rights. This time in the next Kuaiji, no matter what method is used, the family will be transferred to Guanzhong. My Fan family is sincerely attached to the King of Han."

"Thank you so much Mr. Fan, it's my luck to have the help of nobles!"

Fan Wenke said: "King of Han, please forgive me for being presumptuous. The eldest brother's daughter, Yilan, is as beautiful as a flower, and she is more beautiful than Xiang Yu's concubine, Yuji. Now my wife is not around for the time being. If the King of Han doesn't dislike her, Yilan Willing to enter the palace to serve the King of Han!"

Beauty trap?Liu Bang didn't take it seriously at first, but when he heard Fan Wenke say that this woman was even more beautiful than Concubine Yu, he was moved.Concubine Yu is already a stunning beauty in the world. If she is more beautiful than Concubine Yu, which man would not be attracted to such a beauty?
What Liu Bang was most worried about was that Fan Wenke would never return. After all, the Han Kingdom had just suffered a major defeat and was no longer as strong and fierce as before.However, Fan Wenke made it very clear that his elder brother was in charge of the affairs of the Fan family, so what's the point of detaining Fan Wenke?It's better to let him go early and return early, isn't Han Xin a successful example!
……

When Fan Wenke came out of Liu Bang's temporary residence, Fan Elin greeted him immediately.

"Third Master, how is it?"

Fan Wenke said: "Liu Bang is forcing me to express my opinion, but he has already promised us to go back to Kuaiji!"

Fan Erlin nodded and said: "It's the right time, the triennial family meeting is less than two months away, now is the right time to go back."

Fan Wenke snorted coldly: "The family meeting is here!"

Fan Elin knew that his third master had planned a lot, and now he finally made up his mind to implement the plan, hoping to succeed in one fell swoop following the opportunity of the family meeting.

On the returning carriage, Fan Wenke asked, "Elin, Yang'er and Fan Zi are going back too?"

Yang'er naturally refers to Fan Yang, the eldest son of the Fan family, and Fan Yilan's elder brother.

Fan Elin thought for a while, and replied: "The young master will definitely go back, and Zibai Jinqing, the master's confidant, will definitely go back too."

"Is there any whereabouts of Yang'er?" Fan Wenke called his nephew very kindly, but that kindness made people feel a chill.

"We don't have any, but Dingtao Fanbai will definitely have them."

"That's good!" Fan Wenke nodded and said, "Let Fan Bai figure out the route of Yang'er and the others, and then unite with the people around him. Make sure to leave Yang'er in the middle of the journey and let him come back forever." The Kuaiji will not arrive!"

Fan Elin's heart was shocked, it seems that the third master is really ruthless this time!A bloodbath within the Fan family is doomed.

"Yes!" Fan Erin hesitated slightly, but nodded in agreement.

"You take people there personally... to intercept Yang'er, it's best to do it without leaks. And tell Fan Bai, you must find out the location and mechanism of Dingtao's treasury, and the endless wealth cannot be controlled in the hands of the eldest brother alone. "

"Yes!"

"By the way, don't hurt Yilan!"

"Third Master, the eldest lady is quick-witted, no less than a man, it will be a disaster to stay!"

"Wouldn't it be a pity to waste such a role..."

Fan Elin's heart sank, that is your own niece, the third master could be...

Fan Wenke glanced at him and said, "Wouldn't it be nice to dedicate it to Liu Bang!"

"Oh, little one, this is to arrange!"

"Only if the eldest son of the Fan family has no successors, the elders among the patriarchs will support me. Liu Bang, the cash cow, can only belong to me alone!"

……

Fan Wenke then set off on his way back to the south. Although the Clan Association still had nearly two months to go, there was plenty of time to rush back from Xingyang.But Fan Wenke still set off early, these matters are of great importance, and he must rush back earlier for arrangement.As for whether it can be successful, it is up to people to plan and succeed.

Fan Elin rushed to the East, heading to the Dingtao area. He is going to meet Fan Bai now, and arrange a "meeting ceremony" to welcome the young master of the Fan family back.

……

In the land of Yanzhao, several carriages staggered southward, surrounded by dozens of personal guards and generals.

In the south of the great river, Chu Han and Qi Chu fought, and wars raged everywhere, and it was very chaotic.The situation in the north of the great river is much better. Although Yanzhao, Changshan and other princes are inextricably linked with the struggle between Chu and Han, they did not actually participate in the war. The land of Hebei has not been harassed by the war, and it is relatively safe. .

On the carriage was a young man in his early 20s, handsome and talented, he was Fan Wenxuan's eldest son, Fan Yilan's elder brother Fan Yang.Because of Song Yi's incident, Fan Wenxuan was worried that Fan Yang would be seduced by Fan Wenke and others, and wanted his son to experience and have a relatively quiet growth environment, so he sent Fan Yang to the north to manage Yanzhao and grassland affairs.

In the past three years, Fan Yang has experienced wind, sand, rain and snow on the grassland, his skin looks darker than before, his body looks stronger, his eyes are bright, and he has matured a lot.In three years, with the help of his confidant Fan Zi, Fan Yang managed the business in the north in an orderly manner, and had close ties with Loufan King, Aries King, Xiongnu, and Donghu.It has connections with the dignitaries of Yan State, Changshan State, Zhao State, and Liaodong.

It was time for the family meeting, and my father sent me an early letter asking me to return to Kuaiji.I heard that he arranged a marriage for himself, but Fan Yang knew that his father was paving the way for him to take over the power of the family, so he would definitely not go back to the grassland.Fan Yang took the woman next to him into his arms, and the woman held a baby in her arms, and the baby in the baby was white and fat.

Fan Yang hasn't officially married yet, so how can he be able to do it with every woman around him, a vigorous young man?It is quite normal for young masters of rich families to take concubines before they get married.I met this Yannv last year, she was beautiful, gentle and pleasant, Fan Yang was very tempted, so he took him by his side, and now she has given birth to a white and fat son.

However, the distinction between the Fan family and the concubine is very clear, and he knows that the treatment this son will receive in the future may not be much better.But now, there is only this one, the joy of becoming a father for the first time makes him and this child special love.The woman of Yan State is very clear about her identity, and she is also very worried about how she will be treated after returning home with Fan Yang...

But after knowing the fact that Fan Yang would not return after this trip, he still followed him back to the south without hesitation. She could no longer do without her husband.What's more, the child, how can the child lose his father.Yannv knew that if she didn't want to, Fan Yang would definitely take the child away by force.

"Fan Lang, is your hometown beautiful?"

Fan Yang smiled and said: "Yes, the green mountains and green waters are warm and pleasant. It is very different from the north. You will definitely like it!"

"Really? Then your family..."

"Don't worry, mom and dad, my sister will like you, at least for the sake of the child...don't worry!"

"En!" Yannv responded softly, then silently lowered her head and continued to take care of the child.

Fan Yang smiled helplessly, pointed his head at the window and said, "Fan Zi, how is our itinerary? Can we go back to Jiangdong on time?"

A lean man rode over and reported at the window: "Young master, don't worry, you will be able to cross the south at noon soon, and I have already arranged for someone to arrange it. Because of the war between Qi and Chu in Dahe and Jishui, the itinerary may be affected. , but Fan Bai will take care of it, and Dingtao will come to meet him after crossing the river!"

"Very good, I trouble you to arrange these things!"

"Master, you are serious, these are all things that I have to do!"

"Ok!"

The carriage staggered and continued on, and arrived at the bank of the big river in the evening. The ferry that Fan Zi had arranged in advance was already waiting here.

When seeing the big river again, Fan Yang couldn't help feeling a little emotional. Yannv poked her head out, her beautiful eyes looked at the wide water surface in front of her, and she couldn't help but exclaimed: "Wow, such a wide river, I've never seen it before!"

Fan Yang smiled and said: "Don't worry, when you get to the south, look at the big river again, it's called the vast river, it's so vast! There are hundreds of miles of water waves in front of the house, but most of them are calm and the scenery is very beautiful. It’s Xiuli, and I’ll take it to play with you when the time comes!”

Yannv smiled sweetly, Fan Yang's care made him feel very happy.

Standing on the ferry, Fan Yang and Yan Nu were holding the child. The wind on the river was not strong, but the boat was still unavoidably bumpy.I thought the child would be a little unbearable, but what I didn't expect was that the child actually laughed.Fan Yang and Yan Nu looked at the child with happy smiles.

After seeing this scene, a member of the Fan family at the stern sneered in his heart: "Now it's funny, when you go ashore, you will cry...

(End of this chapter)