East Palace Qinzheng Hall.

Just after the morning court, all the ministers had dispersed. The prince held his head with his hands, closed his eyes and sat on the couch chair thinking for a long time.

The season turns to early winter and the temperature drops sharply.

Gao Jin, the eunuch general manager, walked up and put a small blanket on the knees of the prince's legs.

"Gao Jin, can there be any reports from Northern Xinjiang and General Guo?" Yuan Zhi asked halfway through his eyes.

"Not yet, I should be on the way soon, don't worry, Your Highness."

Early in the morning, the prince asked about the situation of the war in northern Xinjiang twice.

It seems that the prince is very concerned about the direction of this war, which is related to the success or failure of his country's rule.

Gao Jin's eyes turned, he thought for a while, and changed to a happier topic, "Your Highness, listen to Ma Feihai's report, the newly dug open-pit coal mine in Jindi has a large shipment volume, they will follow yours

The order has ordered that a batch of coal has been transported to Beijing."

"Well, this is good news."

Yuan Zhi suddenly felt spirited, "I notified the Palace Internal Affairs Department that as soon as the coal arrived, I would start to renovate the heating project in the palace, and follow the previously planned drawing plan. Oh... Let's start the pilot project from the East Palace."

"Abide by the order." Gao Jin retreated.

At this time, Ji Hong hurried in.

"Your Highness, Cao Yanchun returned to Cao's mansion last night. After he returned from Guazhou, he has been in Peking University for the past few days."

Yuanzhi didn't seem to hear it.

He opened his eyes and picked up the pure gold teacup on the desk, gently blew away the foam, put his lips on the edge of the teacup, took a sip, suddenly put it down, raised his eyes and said fiercely:

"Did the secret guard find out what purpose he has for secretly marching to Guazhou? In addition, who have he met during his itinerary in Guazhou?"

Ji Hong was extremely nervous after hearing this, and cold sweat suddenly emerged.

"Report to your highness, I have learned a little about it. He has met Cao Zhiping, the younger brother of Anxi Protectorate, and has also secretly received the special envoy of Helukeji, the Western Turks, the specific content of the conversation, and the purpose of his trip to Guazhou.

It has not been found out that the slave has neglected his duties.”

Guazhou has always been the sphere of influence of the Cao Mansion. The Blood Hand Gate is stationed there with many minions, and it is difficult for the secret guards to penetrate into the core area.

Of course, Ji Hong did not dare to use these difficulties as a reason and blatantly spoken out, because the prince never asked about them, and he only sought results.

"Have you done analytical reasoning?"

"It's important, I dare not make random guesses." Ji Hong lowered his head and said respectfully.

What is this logic?

Yuan Zhi frowned, his forehead was straightened with Sichuan-shaped patterns, and he was about to storm, but he still endured it in a blink of an eye.

He held back his breath, glanced at Ji Hong who was standing in front of him, and said lightly:

"It's okay, Guazhou's shadow network needs to be strengthened, and it must be infiltrated at all costs and means. Dunhuang is the imperial military supplies transfer station in Western Xinjiang, an important town on the Silk Road. From the perspective of military and economic aspects, its strategic position is

Very important.”

"Since you know that it is important, the candidates for generals in Hexidao Camp, Guazhou Governor, Dunhuang Prefect, etc. must be those who are trusted by this prince. Of course, it is not appropriate to replace them now, but in the spring and summer next year, you can consider replacing them, so

The secret guards should focus on the acquisition of Luo, the general of the camp, Ye Yinting and others, to make the facts of corruption and abuse of power, so that they can be used at that time."

"I understand, I obey the order." Ji Hong looked shocked and took out a towel to wipe the sweat on his face and neck.

Yuanzhi continued to lower his head to drink tea. The water temperature was more appropriate at this time. He drank a few more sips of hot tea, and his body was warm and his mood was much better.

"Cao Yanchun is the young patriarch of the Cao family, and his status is second only to Cao Qichang himself. He plays an important role in the family and even within the traitor group. This time he went to Guazhou, he definitely made great moves and made plans, trying to go to this border.

He won the incident and forced his father to take back his orphan power as a ruling power and prepare for the next step of dethroning."

"Is it that serious?" Ji Hong was shocked after hearing this.

Yuan Zhi put down the teacup, smiled and said calmly:

"What do you think? Cao Qichang knew very well that if they were defeated again this time, their forces in the northern border and the Western Regions would be completely eliminated. The remaining Central Plains and Jiangnan were much more complicated than those in the northern border.

It's hard to fully control."

"From then on, the power comparison between Cao's mansion and Gu changed. He either compromised with Gu and gave up fighting for the stock market. Besides, he could only raise an army and rebel. This is the act of destroying the nine clans. He would not make up his mind easily.

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"Your Highness is so proud that I feel like I am enlightened and suddenly enlightened... In addition, I have another report." Ji Hong first complimented, but then became hesitant.

"Tell me!" The prince was quite impatient.

"Cao Kesheng arrived in the capital at the fifth hour this morning, but some accidents occurred. He was attacked by a group of criminals in the suburbs of Beijing. Cao Kesheng survived and suffered only some skin injuries. However, his wife was seriously injured and dying in order to block the knife.

The eldest son was injured but his life was safe. At this time, the secret guard was investigating and only caught a few killers in the world. What he knows now is to buy murderers. More clues have been erased and it is difficult to find out."

Yuan Zhi's face suddenly changed when he heard that he slammed the teacup into the desk a few times and said sternly:

"How can the secret guards be so passive in the near future? They have become others' hindsight? We must reflect on the governor, the blood-handed gate of Cao's mansion keeps pace with the times and has come to you."

Seeing the prince Thunder Ting, Ji Hong knelt down in a hurry and kowtowed, "I am not good at doing things well, and I deserve to die!"

"Send the imperial physician to treat him quickly. In the afternoon, let Cao Kesheng come to the west study and see him alone. Get out!" Yuan Zhi waved his hand angrily, then held his head and closed his eyes again.

"Sister obeys the order."

Ji Hong was sweating coldly, glad that the prince did not punish him, so he applied oil to his feet and hurriedly left.

My mood just got better, but I was extinguished by the news of frustration.

It seems that Cao Qichang is ready to make a big fight, and he also started to fight his half-brother.

Is this necessary?

Ji Hong left, Yuan Zhi sat in Qinzheng Hall for a while, and after thinking about it, he still drove to Xianglan Hall.

"Please to Your Highness."

Since the imperial doctor made it clear that he was pregnant, Cao Feilan was in a good mood. During these days, many royal relatives and humeral ministers, including Funing Palace, have also come to congratulate him.

When I learned that my parents and brothers who had been away for six years were already on the way back to Beijing, I was really happy and I was in a particularly good mood.

Her smile when she saw the prince was full of gratitude and happiness.

"Hurry and don't let Concubine Lan, you will be lonely during pregnancy, and everything will be free from the common people." Yuan Zhi said warmly.

Cao Feilan's pretty face turned slightly red and said in a delicate voice:

"Your Highness, the etiquette between the king and the minister cannot be avoided. Please pay attention to me. I heard that my parents and my brothers are about to arrive in the capital. I am very happy. My parents like to eat osmanthus cake the most. I am in the imperial kitchen with my mother and mother.

The mothers are learning to do it.”

"Yeah..." Yuan Zhi hummed and looked quite embarrassed when he heard this.

This was the first time he felt speechless.

Cao Feilan was quick-witted. When she saw the prince's face look a little abnormal, she felt a little shocked, and she asked quickly: "Your Highness, what's wrong with you? What's going on?"

Yuan Zhi was afraid that Cao Feilan was anxious, so he hurriedly comforted him:

"It's nothing big, it's just your parents and brothers who arrived at the suburbs early this morning, but encountered a robber... Your mother and brother were both a little injured."

Cao Feilan was already pale when she heard that she grabbed Yuan Zhi's arms with both hands and shouted loudly.

road:

"Are they seriously injured? Where are they now living, I want to visit me."

"Concubine Lan must not be excited. You are pregnant with a child, and it is not convenient to get bumpy. The injury is not serious. It has been reported that the Imperial Hospital has sent the Imperial Doctor to treat it."

Yuanzhi swallowed his saliva and comforted him further:

"You can relax. I have already let your father come to the palace to meet in the afternoon, and you can meet your father. As for your mother, you can leave the palace with your father. It is safe to see him."

Cao Feilan's eyes were slightly red. After hearing the prince's arrangement, she felt relieved and hurriedly said, "I thank Your Highness for your kindness."

"Hey... we are all from a family. Don't always talk about Xie. Your main task now is to raise your baby with peace of mind and give birth to your first child for you. This is the greatest kindness to you."

Cao Feilan nodded and said yes, and her tense nerves finally relaxed.

...

In the afternoon, Yuan Zhi met Cao Kesheng in the West Study Room.

He is forty-three years old, tall and tall, with a bit of Cao Qichang's appearance, and his eyebrows are somewhat similar to Cao Feilan. The Cao family has excellent genes, women are all as beautiful as immortals, men have thick eyebrows and big eyes, and are elegant in temperament.

.

"My minister Cao Kesheng, please pay homage to the crown prince!"

"Your dear is exempted from courtesy and will be given a seat."

After a close look, Cao Kesheng bandaged his right arm and looked pale, so he said with concern:

"After encountering a robber in the early morning?"

Yuan Zhi deliberately emphasized that the thieves in the martial arts world would not let Cao Kesheng know the truth, and in anger he muddled the water in the capital and disrupted his layout plan.

Cao Kesheng bowed slightly and said, "I have indeed encountered bandits and bandits. Fortunately, my wife blocked me, otherwise... I will not be seriously injured. Thank you for your concern."
To be continued...