Chapter 2700 2702 [Paving the way]
After returning home, Xiang Nan told Jin Quan about the conversation he had with Bai Xiongqi.
"Hmph, I knew that he was ambitious, but I didn't expect him to be really resistant to temptation. As soon as I let the news out, he couldn't sit still." Jin Quan sneered.
"Father, calm down." Xiang Nan persuaded, "It's not a bad thing to be ambitious. Only with ambition can you climb high and go far. If you quit, our Jin family still needs an ambitious man like him."
The so-called quiet time in the world is just that someone is carrying the burden for you. When Jin Quan chose to retire, someone had to stand in front to protect the Jin family from the wind and rain.
But so far, none of the four sons of the Jin family has the ability to support the family of the Jin family.
While Bai Xiongqi is ambitious, but in the end he is in the prime of life, in terms of ability, seniority, and connections, he is the top choice.
Coupled with Bai Xiuzhu's relationship, Bai Xiongqi can always protect the Jin family for a while.
Of course, after all, they are only in-laws, not blood relatives, and there is a layer of relationship between them. It is more difficult for the Jin family to be as rich as before.
But in troubled times, it is already rare to be able to preserve one's life and property.
Jin Quan nodded upon hearing this.
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Years later, at Xiang Nan's suggestion, the fourth brother-in-law Liu Shouhua was sent to Sweden as a consul.
It is now 1924, and it has only been ten years since the outbreak of World War II in Europe.
Sweden was in a neutral position during World War I and World War II, and the mainland was not attacked by artillery fire, so it was relatively safe.
Besides, Sweden is a small country and has no close contacts with the Beiyang government, so its consular position is not considered good or bad. Unlike the United States, the United Kingdom, Japan, France, and Germany, because of the developed economy and trade and the deep interest exchanges, everyone is rushing to go.
So it was relatively easy for Liu Shouhua to go to Sweden. If it is done well, it is possible to continue to serve during the period of the Guomindang government.
Xiang Nan hoped that after he went there, he could pave the way for the Jin family to retreat. At that time, once the war broke out, the Jin family could emigrate to Sweden to escape the artillery fire of World War II.
The reason why he didn't go to the United States was because the United States in the 1920s and 1930s was not peaceful at all.
Under the Prohibition Law, gangs are rampant, and the judiciary is corrupt, just like a dark country. And even after World War II, the atmosphere in the United States was not very friendly to the Chinese. In comparison, Sweden is much more peaceful.
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In addition to Liu Shouhua's retreat, Bai Xiongqi was also promoted to the post of deputy prime minister, preparing to succeed Jin Quan in the future.
Being promoted to vice premier, Bai Xiongqi was naturally happy.
In order to reassure Jin Quan and give him the power earlier, besides being more attentive and obedient than before, he also persuaded his younger sister to be more filial to her in-laws in the future, and to be less petty towards Xiang Nan in the future. He even persuaded her to make Xiang Nanna Xiaolian his concubine.
"Xiao Lian is Yanxi's personal maid, she entered the Jin family earlier than you, and she has performed very well these years." Bai Xiongqi advised, "Besides, she is still an orphan, without the support of relatives and friends, she will not influence you.
By doing this, you can not only show your aura as a big house, but also make it easier for you to win over Yanxi's heart. Men, who doesn't like three wives and four concubines. If you don't arrange for him to stay at home, he may go outside to have fun, which will naturally be more troublesome. "
Bai Xiuzhu was self-willed and savage since she was a child, even if it was Bai Xiongqi's words, she might not always listen. Although Bai Xiongqi tried to persuade her, but she did not agree.
After all, no woman would tolerate her man and favor another woman.
When Xiang Nan heard this, he couldn't help admiring Bai Xiongqi's shamelessness.
In order to be promoted, even the happiness of his sister can be spared. He really deserves to be a hero, cold-blooded and ruthless. However, what he did made Xiang Nan feel a little more apprehensive.
After all, even his own sister is willing to sacrifice, so the Jin family who has no blood relationship will be sacrificed by him in case of a conflict of interest.
Just like Yi Ya in the Spring and Autumn Period, in order to please Duke Huan of Qi, he actually killed his son to cook, so he won the favor of Duke Huan of Qi.
In the end, it was precisely because of Yi Ya's rebellion that Duke Huan of Qi finally starved to death in the palace.
In fact, before his death, Guan Zhong had bitterly advised Duke Huan of Qi not to favor Yi Ya. Because it is unreasonable to kill a son to serve the king, so what you want must be great.
Therefore, after thinking about it, Xiang Nan decided to add another insurance, flicking his fingers, and injected two zhenqi into Bai Xiongqi's body.
If he can take good care of the Jin family, that's all. If he dares to betray the Jin family for his own benefit, Xiang Nan will let him know what life is better than death.
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Later, with Bai Xiongqi's strong support, Xiang Nan finally accepted Xiao Lian as his concubine.
Bai Xiuzhu naturally quit. After a big fight with him, she ran back to Bai's house.
Xiang Nan didn't care about her, and he still took care of her. It's just that there was no publicity, and there was no big celebration. It was just a family gathering and a wedding banquet.
"Xiuzhu has a really big temper. What's wrong with a man taking a concubine, but she wants to make a big fuss." Mrs. Jin scolded.
"Mom, I don't blame Xiuzhu for this matter, after all, it's my fault. I have to look forward to Shu, eat what is in the bowl, and look at what is in the pot." Xiang Nan first took the responsibility on himself.
"Just get used to her, and spoil her to the point of spoiling her sooner or later." Mrs. Jin rolled her eyes at him, and then said, "It's also fortunate that I agreed with Peifang to give Xiao Lian to you, otherwise there would be no one around you." Women serve.
Look how good this girl is Xiao Lian, she looks juicy and has a gentle personality, much better than Xiuzhu. "
Xiang Nan suddenly realized when he heard it.
No wonder the Jin family has rules, the young master does not allow maidservants. But when Wu Peifang wanted to give Xiao Lian to herself, Mrs. Jin agreed immediately.
It turned out that she knew Bai Xiuzhu was unruly and willful, so she gave him Xiao Lian, who had a gentle personality.
"Okay, Mom, Xiuzhu is actually pretty good too. It's just that she didn't turn her head around for a while. After two days, her anger subsides, and I'll persuade her to come back." Xiang Nan said.
"Just spoil your wife." Mrs. Jin shook her head and said.
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At night, Xiang Nan and Xiao Lian officially bridal chamber.
Although they were together before, they were sneaky after all. From today onwards, the two are considered aboveboard.
"Xiao Lian, I'm really sorry that I didn't give you a title until now." Xiang Nan hugged Xiao Lian and said.
"Seventh Young Master, don't say that, I am already very satisfied to have today." Xiao Lian said softly.
"In short, I have wronged you this year." Xiang Nan said again, "Don't worry, I will always treat you well."
"I know, Seventh Young Master." Xiao Lian nodded.
(end of this chapter)