Why is Chen Fang planning like this?
Because this time, he intends to take the initiative.
Ever since cooperating with Xu Wanwan, Chen Fang is well aware that the conservatives, represented by Lin Shuwei, will certainly not let him off. The reason they haven't acted is simply because the timing wasn't right yet.
If he waits for them to make a move.
It's obvious that Chen Fang can't withstand a thunderous strike.
Moreover, at that point, Shangguan Shoudong, to balance both interests, would only treat him as a sacrificial lamb.
Likewise.
The reformists won't go to battle with the conservatives over someone who's already no longer useful.
He would undoubtedly end up in a predicament where nobody cares for him.
Li Dajiang in front of him is a perfect pawn.
He wants to push Xu Xianqing and others into the mess when they're completely unprepared.
By then, Lin Shuwei's intervention will be perfectly normal.
He's bound to protect Li Dajiang.
