She seemed to suddenly understand why Sicang was able to enjoy himself in front of Emperor Wu, and why he was able to get Emperor Wu's unreserved support in such a short period of time.
The reason is that he openly reveals his ambitions.
Ambition.
These two words are often accompanied by murderous intentions, especially in the eyes of those in power, this is an unforgivable threat.
However, Emperor Wu was different.
His ambition is not only limited to the throne of Dongyou, but also longs for world hegemony. However, Emperor Wu's dragon body is not good enough, and he is destined to be unable to fulfill this wish in this life, so if someone can fulfill this wish for him - this person still has his blood.
Son, he will feel very pleased, even surprised and looking forward to it.
Sicang showed exactly this kind of ambition and the domineering attitude that an emperor should have.
If Emperor Wu had already pictured in his mind what he imagined the Prince You of the Middle East should be like, then he must be like Sicang.
Yun Zishu turned her head and looked outside the corridor. The breeze was blowing on her face and the environment was beautiful.
She was undoubtedly in a very comfortable mood at this time.
There is a word called do what you like.
Sicang, who has always been cold and indifferent, is actually not bad at strategy. On the contrary, he is better at strategy than most people. However, he was previously constrained by his identity in the Shadow Pavilion. Most people only saw his powerful force and ignored that he was a man of heart.
People with city government.
Yun Zishu then figured out that when he subdued Fu Nanchuan, Huangfu Lingfeng and others, they must have accurately pinched the seven inches of lifeline they were dealing with, or they must have done what they wanted.
Catering to someone's liking is not a deliberate attempt to win over someone, nor is it flattery, but simply giving the other person a hope.
For example, the ambition that Emperor Wu wanted.
For example, a person who loves money wants money.
For example, the final winner among the valves of aristocratic families competing for power.
For example, the strongest person in the eyes of those who admire strength.
In short, there must be a reason for people to be willing to be loyal and surrender. Especially for people like Fu Nanchuan and Huangfu Lingfeng, it is impossible to make them willing to surrender their loyalty just because of their status as a prince.
Yun Zishu's eyebrows deepened slightly, and she suddenly thought of the Queen Mother that Granny Shi had just mentioned. She couldn't help but wonder whether the emperors of the Dongyou royal family had ambitions in all generations, or it was because the late Queen Mother was too strong that she raised Emperor Wu.
Such an ambitious king?
However, this question only flashed through Yun Zishu's mind, and was quickly forgotten because the answer was not important.
After walking through the long corridor and returning to Qifeng Hall, Yun Zishu couldn't help but pause when she saw Sicang coming back from the meeting.
"Is the matter over?" Yun Zishu asked.
"Yeah." Si Cang nodded, came over and held her waist, and walked into the hall together, "How was your chat with them?"
Yun Zishu said: "It's pretty good."
The two walked into the palace and sat down on the brocade couch. Xianglan and Yueying quickly offered tea and nodded, then bowed and left.
In the past few days, they have briefly understood the habits of their masters. The Crown Prince and His Highness the Crown Princess like to be quiet when they are together, like to be alone, and do not like to be disturbed by others.
Leng Yue also reminded them that His Royal Highness the Crown Prince used to like to be alone with the Crown Princess and try not to disturb them if nothing happened.
Xianglan and Yueying are both very clever people, so it is not difficult to remember this.
"I met them for the first time today, so I didn't talk much." Yun Zishu picked up the tea cup and spoke in a relaxed and leisurely tone, "Huangfu Chuchu's temperament does not match her appearance, but she is somewhat similar to her brother."
Sicang nodded: "The general king has a noble status and holds great power, but the family members are simple and they have never taken concubines in their lives. The couple's education of their children is different from other aristocratic families."
Yun Zishu was slightly surprised: "The general Wang has never taken a concubine?"
"Um."
"He is a rare good man." Yun Zishu smiled faintly.
In a system where men are superior to women, it has long been normal for men in high positions to have three wives and four concubines. The romantic and lustful people have a long list of concubines, and occasionally go to brothels and palaces for excitement.
Huangfu Liyuan is a breath of fresh air.
Sicang glanced at her, stood up, walked to sit next to her, and held her in his arms: "I will never take a concubine in the future."
Yun Zishu turned her head to look at her.
"I will not let any messy woman into the house." Sicang put his chin on her shoulder affectionately, "Your Highness will never have to consider these issues."
Yun Zishu smiled: "What if someone outside says that I am narrow-minded and jealous?"
"Whoever dares to speak nonsense will have his mouth torn open by Leng Yue Leng Shuang."
Yun Zishu laughed: "Okay."
Si Cang was silent for a moment: "The ninth day of April is your birthday. Does Your Highness want to hold a birthday banquet at the Prince's Mansion, or would it be more grand in the palace?"
birthday?
Yun Zishu was startled, then her expression softened: "I have never held a birthday banquet in my life."
Although the mother did not die in childbirth on the day she was born, she died shortly after she was born. After that, she was a poor little girl who had the status of a legitimate daughter but no one cared about her.
Does anyone in the palace remember her birthday?
Yun Zishu leaned on the couch, recalling all the things she had done when she was young, and laughed at herself: "Now that I think about it, if I can live to be this old safely, the Queen Mother must have contributed to it to some extent, right?"
Otherwise, it would not be easy for a princess who lost her mother and was hated by her father to survive in that cannibalistic palace.
"Starting from this year, every birthday banquet of His Highness will be held with great splendor." Sicang's hand on her shoulders tightened, and he almost couldn't help but want to wrap her whole body in his arms, "I will make His Highness the king of the world."
The most noble and happy woman."
Yun Zishu didn't say anything, she just reached out and hugged him back, quietly feeling the sense of security of having someone to rely on at this moment.
"Sicang."
"Um."
Yun Zishu sighed: "It's great to have you."
"I should be the one to say this." Si Cang kissed the top of her head, with deep emotion in his eyes, "It's great to have His Highness."
Meeting her in this life is his life's salvation.
Yun Zishu closed her eyes and stayed quietly for a while, "How are the arrangements for Feng Ci going?"
"When I came to Dongyou this time, Feng Ci brought all the most skilled elites in the Feng family army. They are not many in number, but they are young and capable. They have extremely strong combat effectiveness whether they are fighting alone or in formation.
Sicang said in a calm tone, "After His Highness's birthday party, I will arrange for some reliable confidants to accompany him to Qihuang Mountain for formal recruitment and training. These two thousand troops can be put to use at any time."
"How many troops do you plan to recruit?"
"Soldiers need to be elite, not numerous." Sicang said, "First recruit 20,000 soldiers and horses, mainly young and strong men. The age limit is between sixteen and twenty years old. Focus on training physical strength, riding and shooting.
Marksmanship, formation, and training are strictly in accordance with cavalry standards."