Fish swimming around the world

Zheng Wen said: "Your Majesty, you understand that our Zheng family is helpless in this matter. Now that things have come to this, we have no complaints whether to kill Zheng Wen or cut him up."

Jiang Fan looked at him: "Give up?"

Zheng Wen sighed: "The defeat was decided long ago. Zheng Wen overestimated his own ability. What else can I say?"

Jiang Fan smiled: "Don't you plan to try? What if..."

Zheng Wen's expression slightly strengthened: "If... Your Majesty, please forgive me, Zheng Wen is willing to pay any price."

Jiang Fan said: "Everything can be discussed, but what kind of bargaining chips do you think is enough to threaten my life?"

Zheng Wen was speechless again.

To be honest, the Zheng family was indeed forced by Yu Meiren this time and had to take action.

But they had the courage because the Zheng family dominated the South China Sea and was too far away from the Qin State. Although they had heard of Jiang Fan's name, they did not expect that a young man known for poetry and prose could be so terrible.

Although they did not know the process, Yu Meiren obviously failed. The Zheng family had never won in the game with Yu Meiren, which indirectly showed how powerful this young man was. Almost all the participants in this game underestimated him.

The most fatal thing was that the other people in the Zheng family only knew a little about it. Zheng Wen was very worried that the head of the family underestimated this young man.

"Look, you can't say it, right? Because this is just your personal idea, and it has nothing to do with Zheng Lin. Maybe Zheng Lin still hopes that I will go to the South China Sea and give me some color, right?"

Zheng Wen sighed, this is what he was most worried about.

"Zheng Wen, let me ask you something, why do you respect Zheng Lin as the head of the family? Isn't Zheng Hao doing a good job?"

Zheng Wen was silent for a moment, knowing that he had to say it.

"Time and fate. The head of the Zheng family, Zheng Hao, has great talent, but he advocates surrendering to Xiang Chen, which is the source of the chaos."

According to his narration, the Zheng family was divided into two factions, one of which was led by Zheng Hao, hoping to reconcile with the Xiang family, or even surrender, to survive. The other faction believed that the Xiang family was going to destroy the Zheng family, which was not credible. It was better to cooperate with the Heavenly Demon Palace and seek to grow stronger to survive.

Strictly speaking, Jiang Fan agreed with the second one. After all, the Xiang family was a royal family and it was impossible for them to keep the huge unstable factor of the Zheng family. Strengthening oneself to survive was the kingly way at all times.

But things in the world are right or wrong, especially for outsiders.

The conflict between Zheng Lin and Zheng Hao escalated violently, and Zheng Lin finally took action, killed Zheng Hao and seized the throne, and the Zheng family changed hands from then on.

All of this was basically consistent with the narration of Mr. Feng. After confirming it, Jiang Fan also had a rough outline in his mind.

"So, what about you? Which one do you support?" Jiang Fan looked at Zheng Wendao with interest.

Zheng Wen smiled bitterly: "I am a high-ranking official in the Zheng family, but I can only follow the winner. Now that the head of the Zheng family, Zheng Hao, has passed away, what's the point of saying this?"

"Oh? What you said is interesting." Jiang Fan pinched his chin: "It seems that you are not very satisfied with Zheng Lin?"

Zheng Wen said: "In terms of choice, I recognize Zheng Lin, but Zheng Lin is narrow-minded, cold and ruthless, and it is difficult to win people's hearts."

Jiang Fan said: "Aren't you afraid that I will go to see Zheng Lin and say these things?"

Zheng Wen said indifferently: "It doesn't matter, he knows what kind of person I am, and he also knows that I am loyal to the old head of the family. This time he deliberately asked me to come, in fact, the purpose is to suppress my branch. To put it bluntly, I failed this time. , it is equivalent to giving him an excuse, and it will not get better no matter what. Why are you afraid of a few words. "

Jiang Fan nodded: "I can see it clearly."

Zheng Wen said: "What does a dying person not understand?"

Jiang Fan suddenly patted his shoulder: "What if... he doesn't die?"

Zheng Wen was stunned for a moment, then shook his head: "There is no such possibility. Zheng Lin has replaced most of his people with his own people in the past few years. In his eyes, I am one of the few people with unstable minds. With such a good opportunity, there is no reason to..."

As he said, his eyes suddenly moved, and he looked at Jiang Fan in disbelief: "Prince... you..."

Jiang Fan flicked a flying insect on his sleeve.

"I can slap it to death or let it fly. Some things have different possibilities when different people see them. What do you think, Mr. Zheng?"

Zheng Wen's eyes suddenly revealed a different brilliance. Yes, it seems that there is no way out for him, but what about this person's eyes?

Suddenly, he stood up and kowtowed heavily: "Please, Your Majesty, save my family!"

Jiang Fan smiled slightly: "I just said that anything can be discussed, where are the bargaining chips?"

Zheng Wen lay there and thought for a while: "Zheng Wen controls a small part of the Zheng family's river transportation, and also has a part of the sea transportation. If Your Majesty needs it, Zheng Wen will give it all!"

Jiang Fan was a little surprised. He didn't expect that Zheng Wen had so much power. No wonder Zheng Lin couldn't tolerate him.

"Where is your main sphere of influence in river transportation?"

Zheng Wen said: "Your Majesty, starting from the Wujiang River at the junction of Jin, Chu and Xia, the seventeen rivers to the south are all under my command."

Jiang Fan was immediately delighted. Unexpectedly, this is actually a treasure.

But he didn't show any expression, just said lightly: "How about sea transportation?"

Zheng Wen said: "Sea transportation is almost entirely controlled by Zheng Lin. I only have one route, and it is the most remote route. It has to go through Dongyi to trade with Wei and Jin, which is very difficult to travel."

Jiang Fan was even more happy at this time. It was definitely an unexpected gain. Is Zheng Wen a pillow sent by God when he saw that he was sleepy?

"Well... it is indeed weak..."

Zheng Lin saw this and kowtowed hurriedly: "But I am willing to serve the prince, please point out a clear way."

Jiang Fan thought for a moment and slowly showed a reluctant expression.

"Well, it's somewhat useful. I will leave Zheng Lin behind and give you some advice."

"Thank you, Your Majesty. Thank you, Your Majesty." Zheng Wen was overjoyed.

"When it comes to saving your life, I agree with Zheng Lin. Strengthening yourself is the key to survival. Therefore, the method I give you is also to strengthen yourself."

Zheng Wen was stunned: "This villain is stupid, please let me know clearly."

Jiang Fan smiled slightly: "The Zheng family is in charge of water transportation in Southern Chu, but the world's water transportation, do you know?"

Zheng Wen immediately said: "Of course I know, Caobang."

Jiang Fan blinked: "What if someone from Caobang supports you?"

Zheng Wen was immediately shocked when he heard this: "How is it possible? There are many conflicts between the Caobang and my Zheng family in Chu State..."

Jiang Fan shook his head: "Why the conflict?"

"Of course it's for control..."

When Zheng Wen said this, he suddenly showed confusion on his face: "Your Majesty wouldn't want me to join the Caobang. After all, I am a member of the Zheng family, so it is impossible..."

Jiang Fan waved his hand: "Support is not annexation, it's just cooperation. Don't worry, with me here, they won't have any special requests."

Zheng Wen breathed a sigh of relief, but asked doubtfully: "But why did Caobang help me?"

Jiang Fan glanced at him: "I just finished speaking, and I am here."

Zheng Wen suddenly realized, but he was greatly surprised. If what he said was true, would the prince's power have penetrated into the Caobang?

"Go and find someone, he will help you naturally. Caobang——Xie Sanjiu."

Zheng Wen immediately stayed on the spot.

Who is Xie Sanjiu? An important branch of the Xie family, and the Xie family and the Zheng family have frequent business contacts, especially in shipbuilding and shipping. They are very important partners.

What's interesting is that this person is also the deputy leader of the water gang. Due to the relationship between the Zheng and Xie families, he often speaks for the Zheng family in the water transportation dispute.