Xiao Pingsi, who was muttering what Mr. Fang wanted to do when he heard about the fireworks, suddenly got the news.
While he was admiring flowers in the imperial garden, his good mood suddenly disappeared and his face turned gloomy.
He asked the eunuch: "Do you know the reason?"
"Back to Your Majesty, I heard that Mr. Fang took the exam for His Highness King Qin, and it seems that His Highness failed..." The eunuch who delivered the message said awkwardly.
Xiao Pingsi nodded slightly and asked again: "How is King Qin's studies at the Imperial College going lately?"
"The Master at the Imperial College said that Your Highness seems to be uninterested in his studies. He has been busy traveling among various ministries recently and often asks for leave."
"good……"
Xiao Pingsi waved his hand and dismissed the eunuch, leaving Wang Feng on the side who felt something was not good.
"He wants to get promoted early so that he can take over my class, haha."
Hearing this, Wang Feng shrank his head and felt that he wished he was deaf.
It is a good thing for a prince to want to make progress, but before I can make you the prince, you act like you are busy with state affairs. What do you want to do?
Do you just can't wait any longer, or do you feel that the emperor is getting old and you have to shoulder some of the burdens for him?
Wang Feng secretly thought, Your Highness, you are really seeking death. Your Majesty is only in his forties, and he is still in his prime!
"Wang Feng." Xiao Pingsi glanced at him.
Wang Feng bowed over and said, "What are your orders, Your Majesty?"
"Go and ask the King of Qin to go back to his residence to study. When you have achieved top grades in your studies, you can go out again."
"I obey the decree." Wang Feng sighed secretly and hurried out to deliver the decree.
Your Majesty actually rebuked the King of Qin and did not let him return to Fangjiazhuang. He must be dissatisfied with the King of Qin.
It’s only been less than half a month!
When Wang Feng arrived at the Prince of Qin's Mansion, the Prince of Qin was not there yet. The Chief Shi of the Prince's Palace said that the Prince of Qin had gone to the Ministry of Household Affairs to inquire about disaster relief.
Only when the palace sent people to retrieve King Qin did he realize that something was wrong.
"Mr. Wang, why are you here?" King Qin was surprised and had a bad premonition in his heart.
Wang Feng sighed and said, "Your Majesty's oral instructions."
"I accept the order..." King Qin immediately knelt down.
"I heard that the King of Qin had neglected his studies and even suspended his studies. I ordered him to stay in the palace and study hard until his studies in all subjects returned to excellence."
Wang Feng read these words lightly, and King Qin's eyes widened in shock, and he raised his head to stare at Wang Feng.
"Your Highness, get up." Wang Feng shook his head and was about to leave.
But King Qin quickly got up and stopped Wang Feng: "Mr. Wang, wait a moment, what do you mean, father?"
"Didn't you say that you want me to have a bigger picture and share more of my father's worries? How come my father doesn't do it now?"
Wang Feng's expression changed: "Your Highness, I told you to do more practical things...but I didn't say that Your Majesty asked you to neglect your studies...especially at Fangjiazhuang. Your Majesty heard that you failed, but
Long Yan was furious."
"Your Highness, please take care of yourself."
Wang Feng just wanted to go faster, but this King of Qin was really not very enlightened.
It was a good thing that he believed what he said before, but he actually felt that the emperor had already hinted that he would make him the prince... He even took a step ahead and started doing things that a prince can do.
Coordinating various ministries and supervising state affairs... This is a major task that can only be done by a prince. Even if you, a prince, have the intention, you cannot overstep it like this.
Even if His Majesty wants to make you the Crown Prince, you can't feel that it's up to you. You already hold the Crown Prince's authority in your hands before he makes the decree!
As a prince, you have to wait for your majesty to give you everything in the world before you can possess it. Instead of trying to seize the prestige yourself, making the ministers and your majesty feel that this position must be yours.
Did King Qin not understand this truth, or was it because the emperor had recently made up for him and given him too much favor... He was so proud of his favor that he selectively forgot it?
Wang Feng didn't know, but he didn't want to know either.
All he knew was that King Qin was probably out of luck again.
This has happened several times...be careful!
…
Prince Wei's Mansion.
In the crisp autumn weather recently, the Prince of Wei invited talented people and beauties from the capital to a poetry gathering.
It's a poetry meeting, but it's not a blind date meeting.
Men are attracted by wealthy girls who have not yet left the court, while girls choose a suitable match in order to make friends with powerful people.
Ye Ling'er was also invited, and then she came.
"Looking at her like that, what's wrong with her? She has such a sharp and mean look on her face, she's just like a coward."
"That is, when she wanted to get married to His Highness the King of Qin, the King of Qin was implicated. Just after the engagement was terminated, the King of Qin revolted a few days later. This shows that she does not have this blessing."
"His Royal Highness the King of Wei wants to invite her for some reason. Aren't you afraid of bringing bad luck?"
There are sharp words among the warblers, and one word can ruin a person's innocence and reputation.
However, Ye Ling'er doesn't need anyone to destroy her.
"New news!" Someone came from outside the poetry meeting, "The King of Qin has been grounded by His Majesty!"
"What?" King Wei was having a drink with a group of talented people. When he heard this, he looked over.
The man said: "I heard that King Qin's studies were neglected, and your Majesty was furious and ordered him to be banned from studying."
"Hahaha..." Some people gloated about the misfortune, and they were all the officials' children of King Wei's faction.
The King of Wei was overjoyed, but he didn't want to show it too much. After all, they were brothers. Taking pleasure in someone's misfortune would have a bad reputation if word spread.
"I have said before that King Qin has been a little distracted recently. He is contacting courtiers everywhere and focusing on government affairs... Does he think His Majesty is old, or is he really going to be crowned a prince?"
"You have just recovered and you are banned again. King Qin is really good at seeking death."
"Your Highness King Wei, King Qin has learned from the past. You must not be careless. Your only opponent now is King Qi."
King Wei waved his hand: "We are all brothers regardless of whether we are rivals or not. They just have different opinions."
"Your Highness is right." Everyone clapped their hands and applauded.
The happiest among them is Ye Linger.
She is just worried that the rise of King Qin will be detrimental to the Ye family, and she will be the sinner of the Ye family.
But he didn't expect that the King of Qin would actually kill him, and he would be banned for who knows how long.
When King Qin comes out, I'm afraid there will be another change in the court.
"Miss Ling'er, King Qin has fallen, so the Ye family don't have to worry." A young man from a noble family said flatteringly.
"With my grandfather here, why should the Ye family worry?" Ye Linger said confidently.
"That's true..."
…
Today, many people came to visit Fangjiazhuang.
Some people came for the fireworks and said they couldn't wait until evening.
Someone from the Musket Bureau wanted to test it out.
But in the final analysis, they are all here because of King Qin's affairs.
Fang Jue suddenly turned against him and drove the King of Qin away, and then the emperor banned him, which surprised everyone.
Since when can the prince's young master once again influence the emperor's judgment?
Fang Jue didn't see any of these people.
But there was one person who he had to meet.
"Mr. Fang is young and already serves as the Prince's Young Master. Why are you still not satisfied?" Zhuge Qingshan asked face to face.
When Fang Jue saw him, he spoke with a gun and a stick, and said with a smile: "Sir, Chief Assistant, you want to ask about the Musket Bureau. Do you think I encourage His Majesty to set up the Musketeer Bureau to make contributions to my career?"
Zhuge Qingshan said: "Ordnance is a matter between the Ministry of Industry and the Ministry of War. Sir, why should you wade into troubled waters? If you are not afraid of being thought by others, do you want to get involved in military affairs?"
"Master Zhuge, do you think so?" Fang Jue asked rhetorically.
"I don't hide it. I have indeed had doubts. Can you really create new weapons of sufficient value, and won't the money your Majesty spends go down the drain?"
As the chief assistant, Zhuge Qingshan has great responsibilities. He is not here for personal matters today, but for official matters.
Then we can't get along with each other.
Fang Jue also said bluntly: "There will be results within half a year. If a war breaks out somewhere by then, we can test our troops."
"Sir, what you said is true, but you can see that there is something there. Can I take a look?"
Zhuge Qingshan still wanted to see it. He was the chief minister of the cabinet. Logically speaking, he should know everything except the private affairs of the royal family.
To put it bluntly, the cabinet is equivalent to another prince, always supervising the country.
But this time, Fang Jue did not let him go: "Should the chief assistant know that Bai Qing was injured in Zuixian Tower that day?"
"Of course I know that the cabinet in the capital is fairly well-informed." Zhuge Qingshan nodded.
Fang Jue said: "I injured Bai Qing with the new weapons."
"What?"
Zhuge Qingshan looked surprised: "Seriously?"
He knew the extent of Bai Qing's injuries. If Mo Yuan hadn't invited an imperial doctor, Bai Qing would have died.
"If there is such a powerful ordnance that can be mass-produced... then it is indeed worth it!" Zhuge Qingshan was immediately relieved and felt that he should even support it vigorously.
Who is Bai Qing?
Although he is not listed on the list of masters in the world, but he can be the deputy under Fan Xi'an, who is the best in the world, so he knows that he should be at least on the list.
Such a strong man cannot be rounded up without a military formation, but he was severely wounded by Fang Jue with a single blow from a new type of ordnance. This means that the power of this ordnance is indeed strong enough.
Nowadays, when the seven countries are in opposition and fighting on their own, powerful ordnance means stronger combat power and smaller casualties.
"Thank you for your support, Mr. Chief Assistant. I have to go to the Qinhuai River to set up a stall. Please go slowly." Fang Jue said to the guests.