Old Duke

Outside the hall, the ministers were still asking for mercy, not for believing in the king, but for the people.

The emperor and the prince are not harmonious, so who in the court knows? But now the emperor is not going to scold the prince, and this cannot be ended with a quarrel.

He wants to depose it, that is a big fight.

Whether it is King Xin or King Cheng, no matter who it is, it is impossible to give up the throne directly. In this way, wouldn’t it be necessary to move troops?

They don't want to move troops, and the courtiers don't want to fight.

Once a war occurs, many things will happen, and the people will not be at ease.

Now they beg the emperor to bear it. When the king of Xin is gone and the prince is coming, will they find a way?

However, the emperor did not give in at all, and refused to give in at all. The court officials knelt outside, and he discussed with the cabinet inside what to do.

"Mr. Zhou, what do you think?"

The emperor respects Mr. Zhou very much. He is an elder on weekdays. When there is no one in private, he even calls him Mr. Zhou.

"Your Majesty, the borders are unstable now, so we must be more cautious."

The old Duke said this, the emperor thought for a while, and then smiled and said, "Then just drag it! Just take this opportunity to keep them busy and have no time to stare at the border."

The old Duke was very pleased when the emperor said this, and the emperor became more and more calm.

"What the emperor said is very much."

"Mr. Zhou, do you think it will take us how many years to win this time with Beidi?" The emperor did not ask about the possibility of losing.

It is impossible. With the general and Zhou Mingxuan and his son, it is impossible to lose.

"This is probably going to take more than a year."

The emperor was very happy when Duke Zhou said this. One year? That was already very good. He estimated that it would take three years.

If it lasts for a year, it will not have a great impact on the people, it will be a blessing for the great scenery and the people.

"A year is enough?" The emperor was still not sure.

"Emperor, Dajing is now restrained by the prince. The north is not a single iron barrel. The north is only good at raids and it is difficult to fight for a long time, especially after the beginning of winter, they will be at a disadvantage."

The old Duke has also been a person who has been guarding the border for the rest of his life and is naturally very familiar with the North, so he thinks that this estimate will not be wrong.

"This is the best, and the people can suffer less." After the emperor finished speaking, his eyes flashed: "Old Zhou thinks, who is more appropriate to send the will of the attack on King Xin this time?"

The old Duke glanced at the emperor and said, if he hadn't known that you would have a suitable candidate in your heart, I would have thought you were going to cheat me.

When the imperial edict was read, the emperor would send a eunuch, but this time it was not a decree of the gift of reward, but a decree.

A eunuch is not enough to reflect the majesty of the royal family, nor is it enough to reflect the prestige of the emperor, so the Ministry of Rites must produce individuals.

In Ning Mo's words, the Ministry of Rites will produce cannon fodder.

Think about it, if you go to send this imperial edict, will you still have a life to come back? The best result is probably to be locked in a prison, and you can save him after King Xin was defeated.

"Your Majesty, the court is now at the time of employing people. We should cherish young pillars. It is better to let the old minister go."

When the old Duke said this, the emperor immediately opposed: "Although the old Duke is old, I and the court cannot leave you for a moment. Don't underestimate yourself."

Hearing this, the old Duke looked embarrassed. He was willing to do his best to the court, but the emperor tried to keep it. As a loyal minister, he could not resist the order.

"Who is the right person to go?" The old Duke immediately handed the emperor a step and asked him to go down with the situation.

The old ministers around him naturally understood it, but for so many years, they have been with the king and have long been accustomed to this routine. They have to come to this kind of routine several times a month.

"I think Lord Zhao from the Ministry of Rites is quite suitable. He has been in the Ministry of Rites for more than 30 years and is familiar with etiquette and rules. It is most appropriate for him to scold him and can also leave King Xin speechless."

The emperor said this, and everyone nodded, as long as they were not allowed to go.

But then again, this Lord Zhao seems to have made no achievements in so many years. He is a person who receives a salary from the court and does nothing.

Over the years, I have been cheating and wanting to retire and return home. The emperor is really sure to see people, and it is appropriate to send him there.

But, there is still some sympathy.

"I remember that Lord Zhao and his son were officials in the same dynasty. What is his son's position now?"

Everyone still couldn't answer this question for a while. By the way, Lord Zhao and the others knew about it, but his son might have a low official position.

"Report to the emperor, Lord Xiao Zhao is a seventh-rank magistrate." Everyone understood in their hearts when the eunuch next to the emperor said this.

The emperor has long been optimistic about the candidates and has investigated his family background so he came to mention them.

Can they still refuse? Anyway, it is not suitable for anyone to go, so they can only choose one that is relatively suitable.

"Hey, Lord Zhao is going this time, the risk is too great. If he is unfortunately killed by the deposed king, then let his son take over his position."

Everyone:...Your Majesty, do you want to make Lord Zhao feel more at ease?

To be honest, the so-called king wants his minister to die, but his ministers have to die. They eat the king's fortune and bear the worries of the king. How can you not go if the emperor asks you to go?

Lord Zhao must go, but it would be worth it if he could use his life to exchange for security for his descendants.

Therefore, everyone shouted: "My emperor is wise, my emperor is wise!"

The emperor is very satisfied. This is the technique of balance. If you want others to work hard for you, you must always give them some benefits.

Not only was his son giving him an official position, but if Lord Zhao performed well, he would also have a grand funeral. As the same thing, he chose an old minister to go, and hoped that they could go.

Of course, the emperor didn't care what he was thinking deep in his heart. He was the emperor and needed too many things to care about and didn't have that much energy.

At this time, while discussing how to attack King Xin and striving to delay with verbal wars for a year, a memorial from Prince An's mansion came outside the door.

The An Palace has not made a memorial for a long time. After all, King An has gone, and only a princess is left. No matter how big the princess is, she will not disturb the emperor's tranquility.

Now a memorial has suddenly come. I am afraid that something is important, so the emperor hurriedly sent someone to present it. He finished reading it at a glance. After reading it, he took a photo.

Everyone knew in their hearts that the emperor must be angry and was very curious about what Princess An said. He actually made the emperor angry like this.

"Dear friends, please leave. Mr. Zhou, please stay."

Everyone understands the emperor said this. This is to leave the old Duke alone to talk about things. It is good that they think it is a troublesome now. If one is not done well, it is the royal secret, which is really not suitable for them to listen to.

Moreover, no one can overcome the status of this old duke, so why make such a helpless attempt?

Everyone retreated very quickly, and now only the emperor and the old duke are left. The emperor will show him the memorial.
Chapter completed!