Author: Ran Xi Nian

After Qiu Shuang retreated, Qiu Yu asked, "Miss, who do you think will win among these four people in the end?"

After hearing this, Lu Yaoyao pondered for a moment and analyzed: "To understand Beidi, you have to be Prince Ning."

"Prince Ning? How could he win?"

Ning Wang Qiuyu was very disdainful, not only because of the things he had done, but also because he was a person who gave people the impression of not being very smart or capable.

"I didn't say he would win, I just said that his understanding of Northland is the best among the four."

"Also, you can't underestimate Prince Ning. Although he often does some stupid things, he is still quite scheming."

"But his situation is very unstable, and there is a Duke Zhen behind him. Even if he wins, I'm afraid Emperor Hongwen will not hand over the Northland to him."

Indeed, although King Ning and Duke Zhen Guo have been separated due to certain things, who can say that Duke Zhen Guo will not continue to support him after he takes control of the North?

Back then, Duke Zhenguo was able to hold the position of the most powerful official in Dongzhou. His ability was definitely not bad. Once he gained military power, it was really hard to predict what would happen in the future.

Besides, it was with great difficulty that the military power was taken back from the hands of the Duke of Zhen. There was no point in sending it back again.

"How do you say that four people are competing, in fact, it should be three people?"

"Indeed."

Then Lu Yaoyao continued his analysis; "As for the remaining three, King Zhao is very likely. He is a very scheming person, but he is just a little too young. He has mastered the North, which is very important to the emperor."

That’s a good thing.”

"After all, it will be easier to get it back in the future. As long as he wants it, King Zhao will not dare to keep it."

"What about Mr. Cheng?"

"He is a very capable and smart man. He will not compete for this position."

The Founding Marquis had already stated his thoughts before he became an official. How could he put aside so many years of persistence just because of a recommendation?

And in his situation, even if Emperor Hongwen gave it to him, he wouldn't dare to ask for it, and if he really fought, he would probably be jealous of Emperor Hongwen in the future.

It's inappropriate to leave a free and easy Marquis alone, so why should he let the Emperor care about him?

"As for Prince Shuoli, I don't know him well. It's hard to say what the specific situation will be."

Speaking of Prince Li, Hou Si paid a lot of attention to him during this period, but he didn't find anything. He was very low-key.

In the Prince Kaiguo's Mansion, a young chamberlain came to the palace and informed him that Prince Kaiguo would go to court tomorrow to participate in the assessment.

After sending off the young chamberlain, the eldest son of the Founding Marquis, the heir apparent of the Marquis House, said excitedly, "Dad, this is a good opportunity."

"Xie Jin is indeed as upright as the rumors say."

The founding prince was very happy to be at home, but his son was not very happy.

After all, we are young people who want to do something big, so we can't just stay idle in the future.

Therefore, he had always wanted to become an official in the court, but because he had no chance, he did not dare to ask his father.

After all, when he was still very young, the old Marquis, his grandfather, warned him that he should just be an idle Marquis in the future, so that the Cheng family could have long-term peace and stability.

At that time, he was still young and just wanted to play. Seeing his father having a good time all day long, he was very happy for what he said.

But as he grew older, he began to have different ideas. He didn't want to be content with the status quo. Seeing a group of his peers who had grown up, both young and old, holding positions in the court and serving the country, he still felt a little agitated.

envious.

"Chance?"

Marquis Cheng glanced sideways at his son.

How could he not know what his son was thinking?

"I should say it's troublesome."

"My father understands that you want to enter the palace, and I am not going to stop you. I will enter the palace someday and ask the emperor to arrange a position for you."

As soon as these words came out, Prince Hou was extremely happy.

"However, you have to remember one thing for your father. After entering the court, there is one thing that you must not touch."

Prince Hou frowned in confusion.

"Military power must never be touched."

"This time the military power of the Northland is vested, you may think it is an opportunity, but in fact it is a big trouble."

"Think about who the last owner of this military power was?"

"His Royal Highness King Jin."

"Yes, His Highness Prince Jin. Your sister has a good relationship with Princess Wanfu. Can you tell me if he fights for his father, will Prince Jin be happy? Maybe, even your little sister's relationship with Princess Wanfu will be different.

There are cracks.”

"Who is willing to let go of military power?"

Only now did Hou Shizi realize that, yes, King Jin had been silent for many years before he was reused. However, just how long had passed and he had just made great achievements, the military power in the North was taken away by the emperor.

On the surface, he couldn't say anything, and he didn't dare to say anything, but he would definitely feel uncomfortable in his heart. If they tried to rob him at this time, wouldn't it be tantamount to being at gunpoint?

He did not dare and could not be angry with the emperor, but what about those who were fighting for him?

"This is just one of them. Think about it again, how many people in the imperial court are staring at this place now?"

"You also heard what the little chamberlain said just now. In addition to King Jin, there are also King Ning, King Zhao and Prince Li."

"Which one of these three is easy to mess with? Go fight with them. If you lose, that's fine. If you win, these three won't be able to make small moves against our family overtly or covertly in the future?"

"Can we withstand the revenge of several princes?"

The crown prince, Prince Li, is still the crown prince now, but he will succeed him as Prince Li in the future, so he is still a prince.

A prince had to face the revenge of four princes. Thinking of that scene, Prince Hou shuddered all over.

"You still need to be tempered. Remember your father's words. After entering the court, remember not to touch the military power. Do something practical for the court with peace of mind. This way, our Cheng family can pass down the legacy safely."

Hou Shizi quickly nodded seriously and handed over his hands, indicating that he had remembered it.

"Then what are father's plans for tomorrow?"

"Then what else can we do? The emperor has issued an order, so of course he has to take part in the assessment."

With that said, Mr. Cheng walked out with his hands behind his back and humming a tune. Looking at him like this, you knew that he was going out to drink tea.

Seeing him like this, Prince Hou was a little helpless. If others were involved in this matter, it would be a waste of time and energy to gain knowledge, but his father didn't take it to heart at all.

Just as he said, at this time in Prince Ning's palace, Prince Ning also received the news and was rummaging through the cabinets to find the local chronicles of the North. He wanted to know more about the situation in the North. The military power worked out a management plan as soon as possible.

Just when he was busy working, Mr. Zhou came.

"What are you doing, Your Highness?"
Chapter completed!