The prince left the vicinity of the study and returned to the main hall. He was very upset. Then he looked at Zeng Tong who seemed to be hesitant to speak and said, "Mr. Zeng, if you have anything to say, just say it."
As a grasshopper tied to a rope, the prince's honor and disgrace are directly related to Zeng Tong's future. Because of this, he just decided to say something after listening to Tian Yu's words. Seeing that the prince allowed him to speak
, Zeng Tong then asked cautiously and tentatively, "Has His Highness really made a decision? It would be good if the matter is successful, but if it fails, it will cost your life."
"I know, but do I still have a choice?" The prince shook his head in pain. If he could safely sit on his throne and wait for his father to succeed him in a hundred years, he could wait. But Jin
He has already made a choice regarding the king's affairs. Now his father may be very disappointed with him. At this time, can he still wait until the throne of the emperor truly falls to him?
Since ancient times, the fate of a prince has been changeable. It is natural that everything is good if he succeeds. Once he loses his position, how many people can die well?
Thinking that if he does not succeed to the throne, it is likely that Prince Xiang will be the unification, then with this person's attitude towards him, will he spare himself?
The prince does not dare to put his life in the hands of King Xiang. Instead of doing that, he might as well give it a try and give it a try. Besides, it is not that he has no chance of winning. There are people who support him among the courtiers and among the silver-armored guards.
With his own people and his uncle's five thousand elite cavalry, who can say that there is no chance of victory?
Regardless of whether you calculate with intention or not, as long as you plan properly, it is not impossible to achieve success.
The prince seemed to have made up his mind, and Zeng Tong stopped saying anything. He knew that if he said anything else at this time, not only would it not have any effect, but it might also arouse the prince's resentment. If so, the prince would be in trouble in the future.
He didn't know why his fate was unknown, and he was afraid that he would die first.
From this point of view, Zeng Tong did not support the alliance between the prince and the king of Jin. In his eyes, Emperor Qianwen could rule Daqian for sixteen years, find a balance point between the forces of all parties, appease them, and lead Daqian
If we move forward, how can we easily overturn it?
Zeng Tong did not give much advice. Not only that, after leaving the East Palace, he sent a letter to the prince and submitted his resignation on the grounds of physical illness. Then, without permission, he disappeared.
I don't know where he hid.
As the chief staff officer, Zeng Tong's departure should have attracted the prince's attention, but there were more important things to do than before him, so he could no longer care about that many things. He sent people to the Xia Mansion early to take care of him.
My mentor invited me to the East Palace.
Xia Youran, the prince's teacher, is also the head of the hundred officials, Zuo Pushe of the current dynasty. With such a high position, he should have been attracting attention wherever he goes. With a stamp of his feet, the entire Daliang City will tremble.
However, because he only supported the prince and had not communicated with the emperor on many matters, his position seemed a little awkward.
Just like today after the Great Court Meeting, Emperor Qianwen sent his right servant Bailigui, Hanlin University Scholar Du Jin, and Hubu Shangshu Rui Butong to go to Yangxin Hall to mention the establishment of Daqian Bank, but they did not send any orders.
The eunuch summoning his Zuopushe was already a signal.
Xia Youran was so ungrateful to the emperor that she didn't even call him when discussing important matters, and she didn't even give him a reason. When this matter reached the eyes of the officials, what kind of signal would it send to them?
From this, will other ministers have opinions, or even look down upon Zuopushe?
The emperor sees you so displeased, I guess you won't be able to serve as Zuo Pushe for long. Even so, we must hug your thighs, won't we be implicated if something happens?
Those who are able to be officials are not ordinary people, especially their eyesight is quite good. Often a matter will be interpreted in various ways with just the slightest hint of it, let alone that it is so true.
The facts are before our eyes. If these people don't talk behind their backs, then they really are not them.
Knowing very well the urinary nature of these officials, Xia Youran was at his wits' end. If Zuo Pushe's work could not be recognized and supported by the emperor, what was the use of having this title? He was also thinking of discussing this matter with the prince.
What to do? After all, this result was all because he was too supportive of the prince and did not inform the emperor in advance. At this time, the eunuchs from the East Palace arrived.
Following the eunuch to the East Palace, and being introduced to the study, Xia Youran looked at Tang Xin with wide eyes, and asked hesitantly, "Your Highness, what are you..."
Normally, the prince would meet people in the side hall. Only on extremely formal occasions and when the person coming was of high status would he choose to meet in the main hall. But now that he chooses to meet in the study, it is no longer very important, but it means that it is very important.
things were discussed.
"Teacher, something is not good. My father is very dissatisfied with Gu, and I am afraid that he may be replaced at any time." As soon as they met, the prince threw out a trump card, which hit Xia Youran hard in the heart.
With Zeng Tong's lack of support, and even active avoidance, and after Er's disappearance, the prince knew that he could not lose the teacher's support, otherwise he would have no power. If no one planned it, he would be able to do it with his ability.
It's not a good thing.
The prince's "slap on the head" was indeed a heavy blow to Xia Youran. He lived for decades in vain, and his official career had ups and downs. All he wanted was to see his students ascend to the throne, so that he could glorify his ancestors.
, Guangmei Menting?
If the prince is really deposed because of this, it will prove that his life's hard work has been in vain. Then what is the meaning of living? If there is no goal in life, what is the difference between life and salted fish?
"How do you say this?" I was already shocked in my heart, but my face was still very calm. This is the performance of a treacherous person. Such a person will not express his thoughts on his face and make people easily
to see through the reality.
Facing Xia Youran, the teacher who taught him how to behave since he was a child, the prince would not hide anything, so he told the story of Tian Yuxian, the chief aide of King Jin, who was secretly hiding in the East Palace. Not only that, he
He also expressed his opinion. "Teacher, my father actually rewarded Marquis Zhongcheng and promoted the position of Concubine Zhao. These are people who are good friends with Zhongguo. This is clearly an affirmation of Shen Ao's actions the day before.
These are enough to prove my father's attitude towards Prince Jin and his attitude towards Gu."
Why didn't Xia Youran understand what the prince said? This time, King Jin's arrival in Daliang City was originally an opportunity for the prince, but because of the difficulty of choosing, the prince fell into a dilemma. With the sudden intervention of Duke Zhong, the situation was disrupted. The prince, who could have waited and watched for a while before making a decision, was actually forced to this point. In this way, the prince became extremely passive, especially since the emperor still did not agree to the prince's request even though half of the ministers supported the prince. This made people have to think too much. .
Thinking of what happened to him, Zuo Pushe seemed to have been isolated. I'm afraid it won't be long before the emperor only needs to find a reason to take him down. By that time, I'm afraid it will be him There is no chance to get involved in power now.
Even if you really want to help this student, the prince, you will have the will but be unable to do so. At this moment, it seems that this is your last chance.
If Xia Youran was still young, and if his relationship with the emperor hadn't been so tense, he might not have supported the prince and would have been waiting for a while. Maybe Emperor Qianwen would be in poor health at some point, and that would be the best opportunity. But now...
He really couldn't wait, and he didn't dare to wait any longer. He was afraid that he would not have the chance to participate in this feast. If he could not play a role in this matter, even if the prince really became the emperor in the future, what benefits would he get from it? It will also be very limited.
"What are the princes going to do?" Xia Youran, who had already made up his mind and wanted to put more than a hundred kilograms of his flesh on it, asked aloud.
Xia Youran left. Nothing could be seen from his expression when he left, but only he knew the heaviness and excitement in his heart. The prince turned and returned to the backyard of the East Palace, and his son Tang Man rushed over from afar.
Tang Man, who was less than three years old, threw himself into the prince's arms like a trot, saying, "Father, father, Man'er wants his father to play with him."
Touching Tang Man's head lovingly, the prince said to the accompanying eunuch: "Take the emperor's grandson to play with you."
"No." After the eunuch agreed, he took Tang Man, who was a little unhappy, and left. This scene was clearly seen by Princess Ji Rong. To say that the prince, as a father, is still in his job, usually he is busy with political affairs. After that, he would accompany Tang Man, and sometimes he would give questions to test the other person's lessons, but today he was obviously absent-minded, which made the Crown Princess suspicious.
"Your Highness, what's bothering you?" Ji Rong came forward with several palace maids and eunuchs.
"Nothing." Looking at the Crown Princess Ji Rong, the Crown Prince shook his head lightly. He knew that the woman in front of him could not hide anything in his heart. He dared to tell her such a big thing, and there was no doubt that her temperament would support him. But if you don't do it well, you might do something inappropriate. I'm afraid that the current Dong Palace should have been monitored by people sent by the emperor, so on the surface it's better not to cause problems.
The prince had no intention of talking to Ji Rong, so he turned around and walked towards the study as he still had things to do. He was going to meet Tian Yu. Now that he had made a decision in his heart, some things needed to be discussed carefully. .
The prince turned and left, but Ji Rong did not give up her curiosity. She waved lightly, called a confidant maid behind her and said: "Go, let's see what the prince is going to do? And find out what the prince is doing today." Who did you meet, and did something happen in the court?"
"No." The palace maid agreed and turned around to leave. Servants like them naturally have a way of asking about things. It's just about money.