Chapter 19 Poaching the Corner of the Third Prince
"You said that the father and the third prince have gone to the weapons prison, and the sixth prince is also there, and you still want to take Master Xu away?" The second prince looked at the palace with a look of surprise.
He had just received news that the prince Chen Changfeng was about to take away Master Xu, but was stopped by the third prince Chen Wu.
Then Chen Wu went to find the emperor, and now both of them went to the weapons prison.
"That's right, Your Highness the Third Prince." The visitor nodded.
The third prince frowned slightly, and after a moment of silence, he stood up.
"Where are you going, Your Highness?" the visitor asked.
"Lao Liu's performance in the court today was too dazzling. If he is allowed to take Master Xu away, I don't know what will happen in the future."
"Although the third prince and I both want to compete for the crown prince's position, we must at least get rid of the crown prince Chen Changfeng first."
"I'll go take a look." The second prince said solemnly.
He knew it very well.
No matter how much he fights with the third prince, he must at least let the emperor depose the prince Chen Changfeng first.
Otherwise, what would the two of them be fighting about?
Chen Changfeng's performance in the court today amazed everyone. If he chooses to ignore it, who knows when he will be dethroned as Prince Chen Changfeng?
The second prince came out of the palace and quickly arrived at the weapons monitor on horseback.
It just so happened that the emperor and the third prince had just arrived.
"My son has met the emperor." When Chen Changfeng saw the emperor, he stood up and bowed his hands in salute.
The emperor looked at Chen Changfeng, and then his eyes fell on Master Xu.
The third prince said that Master Xu himself was willing to go with Chen Changfeng, which made the emperor extremely puzzled.
Master Xu only cared about casting and nothing else.
Let alone Chen Changfeng, who is just a prince, even if he is the emperor, Master Xu will not give him much face.
On the contrary, as the emperor, he had to treat Master Xu kindly.
But just now the third prince said...
"Mr. Xu, I just heard from the third child that Mr. Xu is willing to go with Changfeng. Is this really true?" The emperor ignored Chen Changfeng and asked directly about Master Xu himself.
Master Xu and the emperor cupped their hands, and then looked at Chen Changfeng who was standing aside.
The emperor actually noticed a look of reverence in Master Xu's eyes when he looked at Chen Changfeng.
The emperor felt that he must not have woken up.
Who is Mr. Xu? He is the world's best forging master, and he has a deep respect for this boy Chen Changfeng?
Just kidding?
"Mr. Xu, is the sixth brother threatening you with something? If this is really the case, even if Mr. Xu opens his mouth, my father will definitely make the decision for Mr. Xu." The second prince also said immediately.
Although Master Xu belongs to the third prince, and if Master Xu leaves, the strength of the third prince will be weakened, but now is not the time for him to fight with the third prince.
The top priority is to find a way to depose Chen Changfeng, the prince.
The second prince believed even more that it was Chen Changfeng who threatened Master Xu, otherwise Master Xu would go crazy and follow Chen Changfeng?
"Yes, if Mr. Xu has something to hide, you can tell him now, and I will definitely make the decision for Mr. Xu." The emperor also said the same.
The thoughts in his heart were the same as those of the second prince.
Xu Fuzi, a great foundry master, why are you going with Chen Changfeng? Are you fighting cocks and walking dogs?
It’s not suitable for him at his age!
"Your Majesty, Your Highness the Second Prince, you have all misunderstood the Crown Prince. It was me who wanted to leave with His Highness the Crown Prince..."
"Why?"
The emperor and the second prince spoke at the same time.
Neither of them understood why Master Xu made such a strange choice.
The third prince stood aside but remained silent at the moment.
All he knew was that Chen Changfeng gave Master Xu a stack of drawings.
The third prince originally thought that Chen Changfeng's drawings were just graffiti and would not be able to attract Master Xu.
Unexpectedly, Master Xu regarded it as a treasure.
Even his own attempts to stay were indifferent.
"Father, my son drew some weapons drawings for Master Xu, so he was willing to..."
"It's a joke, sixth brother. The drawings you drew made Mr. Xu willing to follow you. When did you become a master of forging?" The second prince didn't think much and just scolded him.
What kind of person is Master Xu, and can the so-called drawings painted by Chen Changfeng attract him?
"Mr. Xu, this is true." The emperor was surprised, as if he understood why Master Xu looked at Chen Changfeng with reverence.
But the emperor couldn't figure it out. When did Chen Changfeng still have such ability?
The drawings made even Master Xu admired?
"Your Majesty, please see, this is the drawing that His Highness the Crown Prince gave me." Master Xu didn't say much, but spread the drawing on the table and showed it to the emperor.
The first drawing that caught my eye was a crossbow-shaped weapon.
It's just that it's different from the crossbows used by the Ming Empire's army today.
The crossbow on the drawing looks lighter.
"Your Majesty, it doesn't matter if the crossbow is light. Just look at the back." Master Xu looked a little excited and opened the drawings at the back for the emperor.
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"Second brother, you have to help me today."
The third prince and the second prince did not step forward, but seeing the shock on the emperor's face and the excitement on Master Xu's face, they both knew what was happening ahead.
"How can I help you?" The second prince did not refuse, his face darkened.
If the prince Chen Changfeng is not deposed, there will be no direct conflict between him and the third prince.
Moreover, if Master Xu was taken away by Chen Changfeng, the emperor would also be concerned about Master Xu's emotions if he wanted to depose Chen Changfeng as crown prince.
If this continues, God knows when the two of them can seize the throne of the Ming Empire's crown prince?
"No matter what, Master Xu cannot be taken away by Lao Liu. I originally wanted to use force to deal with Lao Liu, but Lao Liu has no martial arts. My father will definitely not agree to this."
"Second brother is very talented in literature and has the reputation of being the most talented person in the Ming Dynasty. I will force my father to agree to the competition between second brother and Lao Liu later."
"Second brother helped me win over Lao Liu. After this is accomplished, half of my property in the capital will be given to second brother." The third prince looked a little worried.
There is nothing he can do now.
If possible, he really wanted to punch Chen Changfeng to death.
He actually made the idea for himself.
At the moment, only the second prince Chen Wen can help him. Although the price is a bit painful, the third prince also risked his life in order to keep Master Xu.
"No problem, third brother can ask someone to prepare things now." The second prince smiled slightly.
He is still very sure of his talents.
Known as the most talented man in the Ming Empire, he is far from a mere waste like Chen Changfeng.
The third prince gave him something, so he had no reason to refuse.
The second prince thought to himself, wouldn't he be the biggest winner in today's game?
I couldn't help but feel happy.
"Not bad, it's really good. No wonder Mr. Xu is willing to leave with this kid." The emperor's satisfied voice came from the front.
"Father, I don't want Mr. Xu to leave."
"Mr. Xu is the pillar of the Weapons Supervisor. If he leaves, what will happen to the Weapons Supervisor and what will happen to the Ming Empire's army?"
"Mr. Xu, I have been quite good to you over the years. I also know that you are obsessed with the great cause of foundry, but Mr. Xu has the heart to leave me behind?" The third prince walked forward, his face full of sadness.
Master Xu's expression changed slightly, and he licked his lips a few times, but did not say anything.
Obviously the third prince treated him well. If he left like this, it would obviously not be the way to behave.
"Of course, if Mr. Xu wants to leave, I don't want to stop him."
"But Sixth Brother has always shown himself to be unlearned and unskilled. Today, this drawing suddenly appeared, and I am worried that Mr. Xu will be deceived by it."
"Father, it just so happens that the second brother is also here. I would like to ask the father for permission to let the second brother compete with the sixth brother to learn."
"If my sixth brother wins, I will have nothing to say."
"If the sixth brother loses, please ask Mr. Xu to continue to stay in the weapons prison. I will definitely meet all Mr. Xu's requirements." The third prince handed over his hand with sincerity on his face. This chapter has been completed!