When Duke Zhen Guo and Marquis Xuan Ping learned that Emperor Wu of Zhou had summoned He Xiang, Taishi Liu and General Song alone, they guessed that it was for the purpose of adding pearls on behalf of the king.

At this time, in the East Palace, Zhenguo Zheng was talking to the prince.

While they were talking, Lu Cong, the eunuch beside the prince, came in and reported respectfully to the prince and the Duke: "Your Highness, Duke, Mr. He and the others have not come out of the imperial study room yet."

The prince was surprised and said: "It's almost noon, why haven't you come out yet?"

After the morning court, Emperor Zhou Wu called He Xiang and Taishi Liu to the imperial study. It was almost noon, and Emperor Zhou Wu had not let them out yet. What were Emperor Zhou Wu and the three of them talking about this morning.

Zhen Guogong asked: "Have you ever heard about the reason why the emperor summoned He Xiang and them?"

Lu Cong bowed his waist and lowered his head and said: "My lord, the people in Chengguang Palace are too strict with their mouths. We can't get any information at all."

Duke Zhen Guo also knew that it would be difficult to get news about Emperor Wu of Zhou from the people in Chengguang Hall.

"Are there any sounds of arguing in the imperial study?"

Lu Cong replied: "No, I heard from people in Chengguang Palace that the emperor, He Xiang and the three of them had a very happy chat, and there was constant laughter in the imperial study."

The prince looked stunned: "Continuous laughter?"

"It seems that the emperor is in a good mood." Duke Zhen Guo looked at Lu Cong and ordered, "Go and find out more."

"Yes, Duke." Lu Cong stepped back respectfully.

"Grandpa, why did the emperor see you? Are they not here to add pearls on behalf of the king?"

The Duke of Zhenguo stroked his beard and said: "We have been arguing about Dai Wang Jiazhu for several days. Seeing Dai Wang immediately return to the court, this matter must be concluded. The emperor summoned He Xiang and the others today must be for Dai Wang Jiazhu.

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The prince asked again: "Then do you think He Xiang and others will agree to add beads to the king?"

"Xiang He, Taishi Liu, and General Song will probably not agree to add pearls to the king." Duke Zhenguo said with a smile, "In the past few days, Marquis Xuanping has been sending people to visit Xiang He and the others, just to let He Xiang and others."

Xiang and the others agreed to add beads on behalf of the king, but He Xiang and the other three closed the door tightly and no one could be seen."

"He Xiang and the others have never participated in the fight between me and the King." The prince had always wanted to win over He Xiang and the others. As long as He Xiang and the others supported him, he would no longer have to worry about the King. Unfortunately, he failed.

Zhenguo Gongdao: "He Xiang and the others will not participate in the fight between you and King Dai, but He Xiang and the others secretly support you."

"Support me?" the prince asked in surprise, "How have He Xiang and the others ever supported me?" In the court, He Xiang and the others never showed support for him, nor did they have any intention of getting close to him.

"You are the prince and the crown prince of a country. Mr. He and the others will not support adding beads to the king." In the past few days, there has been a lot of quarrel in the court over whether to add beads to the king. People from the king's party showed that they were determined to win.

The momentum of the prince made many ministers who supported the prince panic, but Duke Zhenguo was very calm from beginning to end, because he knew in his heart that

Emperor Wu of Zhou agreed to add pearls to King Dai, but He Xiang and the others would never agree. "He Xiang and the others knew in their hearts the harm that adding pearls to King Dai would bring to the court. Although the king had made many contributions on the battlefield in these years,

But no matter how many military exploits he achieves, he can't surpass you. You are not only the emperor's eldest son, but also his legitimate son, while Dai Wang is his concubine."

"Back then, He Xiang and others suggested that the emperor make you the crown prince. It can be said that you were the crown prince selected by He Xiang and others. As long as you don't commit any treason, He Xiang and others will not agree to replace you on behalf of the king."

After hearing what Duke Zhen Guo said, the prince immediately felt relieved.

"That's why, grandpa, you told me not to do anything."

The Duke of Zhen Guo nodded slightly: "Well, it would be best for you to do nothing at this time."

"But, grandpa, my father has always loved and valued King Dai. King Dai's victory in Liangzhou has made great contributions, which are greater than those he has done before. It is impossible for my father not to reward him with anything. He has done so in these years.

He has received all the rewards he deserves, and even the fiefdom is getting bigger year by year. My father has nothing left to reward him, and now I only have Jiazhu."

In the past few years, Liangzhou has been unrest, and the rebels from the previous dynasty have been harassing Liangzhou. Before the king went to Liangzhou, other soldiers also went to Liangzhou to quell the rebellion, and won a victory, expelling the rebels from Liangzhou.

, As a result, we did not have peace of mind for two days, and the rebel army came back again.

Liangzhou has a special geographical location. The terrain in the state is steep and tortuous, plus there are many mountains and forests. As soon as the rebels were defeated, they fled into the mountains. It is really difficult to kill them all. You can only wait for them to come out and fight

them.

For so many years, Liangzhou's rebels had played cat and mouse with the imperial army, making the imperial court very annoyed with them, but they could not completely eliminate them.

The rebel army has been hiding and has not developed much strength. However, last year, the rebel army's power suddenly expanded a lot, and they suddenly had an army of 200,000 to 300,000 people.

Originally, in the eyes of the imperial court, the rebels in Liangzhou were just snakes and rats. Although they were hateful, they were not enough to become a serious problem for the imperial court. However, when the rebels in Liangzhou became an army of 200,000 to 300,000 people, the imperial court

It's a big threat.

Neither Emperor Wu of Zhou nor the ministers allowed the rebel army in Liangzhou to grow again, let alone occupy Liangzhou.

Liangzhou is right next to Yongzhou, that is, at the door of the capital. Once Liangzhou is controlled by the rebels, it is like a knife stuck at the door of the capital. The most important thing is Liangzhou, which is rich in products, whether it is food.

, ore, and horses are all very abundant.

The loss of Liangzhou was a fatal blow to the court, so Emperor Wu of Zhou sent King Dai to Liangzhou to quell the rebellion. Before King Dai went to Liangzhou, Emperor Wu of Zhou issued a death order to him, asking him to completely eradicate Liangzhou.

The rebel army.

King Dai did not disappoint Emperor Wu of Zhou. When he arrived in Liangzhou, he gave the rebels a showdown. In the next few months, King Dai fought countless battles with the rebels, and each time he defeated the rebels.

The rebel army did not expect that although King Dai was young, he was very powerful in combat, much more powerful than the soldiers who had come to Liangzhou to quell the rebellion. They were no match for King Dai.

This great victory in Liangzhou was a complete victory. It uprooted the rebel army that had been hiding in Liangzhou and spared no one.

King Dai completely eliminated the rebellion in Liangzhou this time, which was a great contribution to the imperial court in resolving this serious problem.

"The Dai Wang has made too many contributions, and his arrogance has become more and more arrogant, even approaching you. If you add more beads to the Dai Wang, it will definitely make the Dai Wang even more arrogant and complacent. By then, the Dai Wang will cause trouble in the court and shake the peace of the world. This is not

What Xiang He and the others want to see." Zhen Guo Gong said firmly, "Xiang He and the others will never agree to Jiazhu on behalf of the king."

"I'm afraid of my father..." Thinking of Emperor Zhou Wu's favor and importance to King Dai in the past few years, the prince's lips raised a bitter smile, "Grandpa, you also know what King Dai has wanted in recent years.

My father will give it to him. My father has always said that King Dai is the most like him, but I am afraid that in my heart, I have long wanted King Dai to replace me."

"Even if the emperor thinks so, the emperor would not dare to do this." Duke Zhen Guo comforted the prince and said, "You are the prince personally appointed by the emperor. As long as you do not commit treason and injustice, the emperor will not dare to depose you. Besides, why?

I hope they won't agree. Don't worry about the matter of Jiazhu on behalf of the king."

"Grandfather, once the king returns to the capital, our situation will become dangerous." The prince narrowed his eyes slightly, and a cold murderous intention flashed in his eyes.

Duke Zhenguo understood what the prince meant. He waved his hand and said disapprovingly: "The king has made a great contribution this time. He must not have an accident on his way back to the capital. Once something happens to him, you will be the first to be suspected.

Then your reputation will be ruined."

"I... really don't want King Dai to return to Beijing." Once King Dai returns to Beijing, his situation as the crown prince will become awkward.

"It is not a bad thing to return to the capital on behalf of the king." Zhen Guogong said meaningfully, "Let him suppress you, let him be proud and arrogant."

When the prince heard this, he asked in shock: "Let the king suppress me? Grandfather, haven't I been suppressed by the king enough in the past few years?"

"A proper show of weakness will have unexpected effects..." Duke Zhen Guo said softly to the prince.

The prince was stunned for a while. When he finished listening, he had a look of enlightenment on his face, and then said in surprise: "Grandpa, your trick is really good."
Chapter completed!