Chapter 1017 The eldest son
Author: Loeva
What Zhao Mo and Qin Han could really find out, the former King of Liao and the current King of Yiyang can naturally also find out.
When he came back from the palace to "thank his gratitude", he received the results of the investigation by his subordinates, and he almost spit out a mouthful of blood.
The emperor clearly didn't want to see him live well, and wanted to prevent him from getting rich! This strange place, thousands of miles away, was not very big, and there were powerful neighbors and local snakes whose identities and backgrounds should not be underestimated.
, and he cannot bring all his former subordinate officers with him to accompany the army. How can he establish the same threat and status in Yiyang as he did in Liaodong under all these obstacles?!
At this time, the Prince of Yiyang regretted that he had thanked him too early. If he had not already accepted the decree, he might still have hope to persuade the emperor to change his mind, even if he found another reason to change his title. Even if he could not stay in Guangdong
Ning, it would be good to find a place closer to the capital. Like Zhao Mo, isn't it sealed to Suning? It is only a day's journey from the capital to ride a fast horse.
However, for the sake of his second son, he had to pretend to accept the order happily, but now it was too late to regret it!
The prince of Yiyang County secretly gritted his teeth. When he saw Zhao Mo who came to congratulate him, his face also lost its good expression: "What did I say at the beginning? Guangning is very good. Why don't you intercede for me in front of the emperor? Instead, let the emperor general
I sealed it to Yiyang?!"
Zhao Mo showed a surprised expression: "Isn't Yiyang good? It's next to Dongting Lake, but it's the land of fish and rice! That place is much richer than Guangning, and the climate is warmer. The prince has stayed in the bitter cold land of Liaodong.
For decades, my legs have been suffering from old ailments, and my knees feel uncomfortable in the cold winter. When I get to Yiyang, the prince will definitely feel much better! What's more, when it comes to production, Yiyang is more abundant and richer than Guangning.
.The Emperor also thought of His Majesty’s hard work and achievements in guarding the border for the country for many years, so he just selected a rich fief for you, so that you can retire in peace and contentment.”
The Prince of Yiyang had the urge to vomit blood again, but he was too depressed to refute. He couldn't tell Zhao Mo that Yiyang was not as good as Guangning because staying in Guangning could maintain his influence in the Liaodong Army.
Right? As for the production of the fiefdom, what does it matter? As long as he has the real power of the army in his hands, and is the old master who has been the master of Liaodong for decades, he will continue to control the forest farms in Liaodong and participate in it.
What's the difficulty in building gardens, mines, etc.? Wouldn't the wealth obtained from it be far better than what Yiyang Prefecture can provide him?
The Prince of Yiyang County grinded his teeth for a long time, and then he held back his anger and asked Zhao Mo: "There has been no news about your second uncle's case. You often go to the palace, have you ever heard anything about it?"
Zhao Mo said: "The case of Ershu Restaurant could be closed if the real culprit was caught. The case of the landlord's murder was handled separately by the Shuntian Prefecture, the Ministry of Punishment and the Dali Temple, too. Originally, they were all planning to hand over the case.
The memorial was sent to the emperor to ask for permission to release the people. Unexpectedly, the guards of the second uncle suddenly admitted the murder, and the progress of the matter came to a halt. Although the guards all claimed that they had acted on their own initiative and were not under the instructions of the second uncle.
, the second uncle was not present at the time, but after all, they were serving the second uncle as their leader. Who can guarantee that they were not really following orders? Not to mention that the landlord still had that stack of dangerous things in the house... Shuntian Mansion refused to let this go
The case was closed. The suspicion on the second uncle could not be cleared, and the case was delayed. Now if we want to get the second uncle out, it will be even more difficult. Those guards really did a stupid thing. They thought they were protecting the second uncle.
They are looking at the second uncle, but they don’t know that they have put the second uncle and everyone in the palace into a more troublesome situation.”
Prince Yiyang sighed and looked gloomy. He knew that his wife had done something stupid, which not only caused him to be demoted, but also cheated his son who could have been successfully rescued!
But when the matter has reached this point, it is useless to talk more. Even if you blame Yiyang's step-concubine, it will not make the matter happen again. The king of Yiyang County said to Zhao Mo: "This matter... you can help to deal with it. The emperor wants to take back Liaodong.
, we cooperated and never complained. The emperor should also wash away the stains on us. It is obviously not your second uncle's fault. The guards confessed and they did not really do it. The emperor cannot just get the benefit and just do it.
Are you going to turn your back on me and not recognize me?!"
Zhao Mo said with a smile: "Don't worry, Your Majesty, Your Majesty will keep it in mind. It will take a few days for the second uncle to be released. There is no movement now, but I am just afraid that the case will be closed in a muddle, and there will be gossip outside. Wait until
Shuntian Mansion has caught the real culprit Lan Dafu, is the second uncle still afraid that he will not be able to escape the crime?"
The Prince of Yiyang County said disapprovingly: "If it was so easy to catch, Lan Dafu would have been arrested long ago! What if the people in Shuntian Mansion were incompetent and it took a year and a half to catch him, would it be possible that my son would still be in prison with him?
Are you going to live here for a year and a half?!"
"What is the prince worried about?" Zhao Mo said with a smile, "Since the emperor has made an agreement with you, he will keep his promise. If Shuntian Mansion says they have caught the person, then they have caught the person, and they will not do anything afterwards.
A public trial. You don’t have to worry.”
The Prince of Yiyang County thought he had guessed the hint of Zhao Mo's words, which meant that even if Lan Dafu had not been arrested, the emperor would have asked Shuntian Mansion to come forward and announce that he had been arrested. Anyway, as long as there was a reason to let Zhao Li go. It was originally a
It was a deal, they showed sincerity, the emperor naturally couldn't break his promise, so what's the difficulty in cooperating with the government to put on a show?
Prince Yiyang immediately calmed down and nodded: "Good boy, you are right, I didn't expect this. In that case, I will wait for the news in the mansion. I believe that Lan Dafu will soon be in the government.
In hand."
Zhao Mo smiled and didn't tell him that this "Lan Dafu" had actually fallen into the hands of the government a few days ago, but this government was not that government. The secret agent was holding people there just to wait and see the prince of Yiyang County.
The news after receiving the order was to avoid letting the person go and closing the case, and the couple would cause trouble on the other side.
Zhao Mo only reminded the prince of Yiyang: "The emperor has an edict and orders the prince to leave the capital with his wife and children as soon as possible to join the feudal clan. I'm afraid he will have to travel in the winter. From the capital to Yiyang, it is best to take the waterway and take a boat through the canal.
It is much more comfortable to turn around and go upstream on the Yangtze River waterway than to travel overland by horse-drawn carriage. However, the cold winter is approaching, and the water in the canal will freeze for some time. Your journey may not be smooth, and you may even be blocked on the way.
It is better to send out manpower to arrange ships as soon as possible. As for the prince's belongings left in Liaodong, it is time for his confidants to pack them up and transport them to the south together with the servants. As for the subordinate officials and the leaders of the personal guards, the prince and the prince have different levels.
, the number of subordinate officials is also different. After being reduced to a county prince, the prince only needs to keep one professor and a chief cook, and add a chief of bodyguards, and that's about it. I'm afraid most of the subordinate officials can't.
I will follow you to become a vassal. You think... should you choose your favorite candidate from among the old people, or ask the emperor to send you a few more capable officials who are familiar with Yiyang?"
The Prince of Yiyang County said with a cold face: "I know, I will consider this matter." He felt in his heart that although Zhao Mo was always doing his best, he was not willing to continue listening to Zhao Mo talk about demotion and hurried on.
, moving, being an official, etc., I just made a few false promises and kicked the person out.
Zhao Mo met Zhao Yan in the yard, who had been waiting for a while. Zhao Yan smiled at him, grabbed his arm, and took him to his yard.
Zhao Mo said hurriedly: "Third uncle, please let me go. I can go by myself." He paused and asked, "How are you these days, third uncle? The prince and princess are in a bad mood. I wonder if they have ever taken it out on you?"
Zhao Yan looked back at him and said with a smile: "In so many days, you are the first to ask me whether my father, queen, mother, and concubines have taken it out on me. It's hard for you. Now everyone in the house is worried about Zhao Yan.
When will Li be released from the prison of Zongren Mansion? Some of you still remember to ask me if you have been wronged?"
Zhao Mo smiled and said, "I'm just asking in vain, how come I got such a big call from my third uncle?"
The two came to Zhao Yan's yard and went directly into the house. Zhao Yan drove the girls out and then said to Zhao Mo: "I haven't suffered any grievances these days. At most, I just listen to my mother and concubine talk about her grievances. And Zhao Mo."
It's just a grievance. But now she still expects me to go out to run errands, and she will no longer scold me at every turn. She seems to have offended my father, a serious offense, so she needs to rely on me. As for me, I also
I'm just following the trend. Now my father and mother are very kind to me. With that idiot Zhao Li as my foil, I look more and more like a smart and capable son. If the injury on my leg hadn't healed yet, the prince would have
The position of eldest son has long fallen to me!"
The position of the eldest son of the county prince?
Zhao Mo was a little helpless. Zhao Yan's father had just been demoted and was worried about whether he could control the new fief. Zhao Yan was already thinking about becoming a successor?
Zhao Yan saw Zhao Mo's expression and raised his eyebrows: "What? You feel uncomfortable when you hear me say this? According to me, this is really reasonable. Don't look at you, I was originally the heir apparent, but now
My father was demoted and re-titled, but the imperial edict did not state that I will become the eldest son of the county prince. This means that he is deprived of his inheritance rights in disguise! It seems that Zhao Li was framed for murder and was imprisoned in the Zongren Mansion.
He has not been released from prison; you fell into the trap of the Beirong people, took a Beirong spy as a concubine, and gave birth to a son. You caused such a big mess, how can you not be implicated at all?! I think
The fact that the emperor took away the title of heir apparent so quietly is already a sign of his great kindness and left you and his son with dignity. This is probably for your sake. Otherwise, how could you and I have such a peaceful life now?
"
Zhao Mo had to admit that his guess was correct, and said dryly: "I have been begging for mercy for a long time..." Because he helped plot against the Liao Prince's Mansion, the effect of the plea was pretty good.
Zhao Yan waved his hand: "Your father's matter has nothing to do with me. Anyway, with this stigma, he can no longer compete for the position of the eldest son of the county king. Zhao Li is still in prison. Besides me, who else can
Struggle? As long as I heal the injuries on my legs and apply for canonization, it can be done at any time!"
Speaking of recuperating, he had one thing to ask Zhao Mo for help: "I plan not to wait in the capital to be knighted next year. I asked someone to find out that when several cousins in the Qin Palace were knighted that day, not everyone was in the capital to pick them up.
As long as it is the candidate appointed by the emperor, even though he is thousands of miles away, angels will be sent to deliver the decree. I want to accompany my father, queen, mother and concubine to the south to join the feudal lord. Anyway, if we take a boat this way, I think it will be convenient to recover from my injuries. I am an imperial physician.
There is some trouble there, I can’t bring an imperial doctor with me, and I don’t know if I can find a doctor with equally good medical skills in the capital to accompany me on this trip?”
Chapter completed!