Outside the inner courtyard, Zhu Hao and Tang Yin will also say goodbye.
"I wonder if the palace has hired a new teacher. Do you have any clues?"
Zhu Hao stopped and specifically asked about the palace's hiring of a new teacher. After all, the provincial examination was coming soon. Even if he was determined to continue teaching the prince, the prince's studies would have to be taken over by someone special.
Could it be that when he went to the provincial capital to take the provincial examination, Zhu Si’s studies would be open to the public?
Tang Yin shook his head and said: "Now that King Xing is seriously ill, who has the heart to take care of hiring tutors? Don't worry, if it comes to your grand competition, I will take full responsibility for the tutoring of the prince in the palace."
There's nothing wrong with that.
At this time, what everyone in the palace is most concerned about is the condition of Prince Xing. Coupled with the cooperation of master and apprentice Tang Yin and Zhu Hao, the prince's knowledge has been steadily improving. How could the palace dare to hire an unknown tutor at this stall?
Come into the palace?
When hiring tutors in Prince Xing's Mansion, it has always been necessary to complete a layer of review, and those with complicated relationships are not accepted. This is also the fundamental reason why it is so difficult to ask for tutors.
Zhu Haodao: "Then why doesn't Sir take on more teaching work recently? I don't have much time to prepare for the exam..."
Tang Yin said impatiently: "I also want to help you, but there are a lot of things in the palace right now, and I can't spare any time. Oh, by the way, what did Zhang Fengzheng mean by what he just said?"
Zhu Hao was speechless.
You are very busy now, so you let me teach. Then you will be free when I go to the provincial examination?
"He is probably talking about the matter of entrusting an orphan."
After Zhu Hao finished speaking, he didn't bother to explain in detail and went directly.
Tang Yin thought about it for a while and suddenly came to his senses.
When it comes to the entrustment of King Xing before his death, Zhang Zuo cannot help but treat the issue of the order of powerful figures in the palace with caution. Even if Yuan Zonggao's chief minister is now firmly suppressed by him, it is not certain who the prince will rely on after he succeeds to the throne.
No matter at any level, King Xing will hand over the chief position of Tuogu to Yuan Zonggao.
Tang Yinxin said, no wonder Zhang Zuo has been jumping up and down recently. He has a sense of crisis and wants to give it a try. Zhu Hao, this kid, can judge people and things more accurately than anyone else.
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The matter of Xing Wang Tuo Gu is indeed being carried out in full swing.
Not only was Zhang Zuo busy with this, trying to make everyone in the palace recognize his abilities, but he also tried his best to win over the mentors and disciples Tang Yin and Zhu Hao, trying his best to make his camp lineup look more deep and thick, so that it would not be a big deal in the palace.
During the negotiation, there was a situation where no one was in charge and fell behind the palace chief, Shi Si.
In terms of loyalty to Prince Xing's palace, Zhang Zuo considers himself to be higher than Yuan Zonggao, but in terms of ability... Prince Xing will most likely entrust his child to a Jinshi. Yuan Zonggao, a veteran minister who has been in the palace for 20 years, feels that this is safer.
As a domestic slave, no matter how trusted Zhang Zuo was, he would never be able to shoulder the heavy responsibility of caring for an orphan.
Tang Yin secretly observed it for several days.
It was found that Zhu Hao did not feel nervous at all about the changes in the power structure of the palace after the death of King Xing.
What he didn't know was that Zhu Hao was secretly planning a "big conspiracy". No matter who King Xing entrusted him to, he would keep Zhu Si away from his control and send Zhu Si to the capital to be forcibly "isolated".
At that time, the palace will not allow people like Yuan Zonggao and Zhang Zuo to accompany them, otherwise the purpose of controlling Zhu Si will be lost. However, as Zhu Hao and Tang Yin are people hidden in the palace, they are not restricted by the imperial decree.
Go wherever you want.
If Zhu Hao successfully passes the provincial examination and goes to the capital to take the joint examination, everything will go as planned. If Zhu Si has no relatives in the capital, only Zhu Hao can help...
No matter who of you is ordered to be an orphan, please stay away from me.
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Entering May.
A relatively far-reaching event occurred in the capital, that is, Zhu Houzhao finally couldn't help but attack Prince Ning's Mansion.
Originally, there were a lot of people around the emperor who spoke for King Ning, and many people were bribed by King Ning. Even Lu Wan, the official minister, secretly communicated with King Ning. The bad thing was that King Ning Zhu Chenhao wanted to send his son to the palace to become the prince, and coveted him.
The throne was too exposed, and the emperor's close officials were bribed, so the spoils were unevenly divided...
This involves the conflict between Jiang Bin and Qian Ning.
Prince Ning paid more bribes to Jiang Bin and Qian Ning. Qian Ning always paid more bribes than Jiang Bin, but the problem was that Qian Ning had gradually lost power in recent years. Jiang Bin wanted to attack his political opponents, so naturally he couldn't stand Prince Ning's treatment of Qian Ning.
He wanted to please him in every possible way, so he secretly reported to Zhu Houzhao about the situation in Jiangxi that he had investigated.
Zhu Houzhao was very angry after hearing this, and planned to send a Tiantuan-level envoy, including the eunuch Lai Yi, the prince-in-law Cui Yuan, and the imperial censor Yan Yishou, to Jiangxi to warn King Ning and prepare to take back the guards of Prince Ning's palace.
The imperial edict has been drafted: "My uncle is in the clan, so he is respected by his subordinates and treated with great courtesy by the courtiers. However, the rumors are spreading, which is not without doubt. In the past, Yan Shun, deputy chief of the palace, and others went to Beijing to report your illegality, but I did not believe it.
"Recently, officials have been reporting that you are planning something evil. The court officials all said that it is a matter of great national importance and should be discussed in the long term and not taken lightly. I miss my dearest relatives and will not go into details. However, to remain silent and doubt each other is not the best way to have both ends.
"In the past, Emperor Xuanzong, because of the Zhao family's annoyance, sent his consort Yuan Rong and others to admonish him according to the order. He immediately repented and offered his bodyguards, so that he could be prosperous and prosperous forever. Now I have sent an envoy to write a letter to advise you, and you can imitate this idea.
"Now that you have returned your bodyguards and farmland, returned the land you seized from the officials and people, and dismissed the traitors, I will also obey the lenient code and will not go into details. This is my deepest affection."
Zhu Houzhao was considered "emphasis on love and justice" in this matter, but what he did was not very kind.
When Prince Ning heard that someone from the capital was coming to seize his bodyguard, the first thing he realized was that his treasonous deeds had been exposed. He said he was reasonable and would not go into details, but after I handed over my bodyguard, wouldn't it mean that I was a lamb to be slaughtered? Then he could only force me to do so.
I rebelled.
As a result, after King Ning heard the news, he stepped up preparations for rebellion and decided on the rebellion before the envoys arrived.
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End of May.
Zhu Hao met Zhu Wanhong again.
Zhu Wanhong warmly invited Zhu Hao to sit down and talk. His words and demeanor were extremely cordial, as if he treated Zhu Hao as his own son.
Zhu Hao had only seen this look on Jiang Lun.
But Jiang Lun is obviously more sincere than Zhu Wanhong, and Zhu Wanhong's costume look is too fake. How can he escape Zhu Hao's dazzling eyes?
"...My dear nephew, my uncle listened to your advice a few months ago. In his secret report to the court, he mentioned that he could take advantage of Prince Ning's rebellion to allow His Majesty to successfully tour the south, and even lead the expedition in person. Isn't this true? Your Majesty is a minister of the DPRK.
Are you worried about obstructing his southern tour? I thought to myself, if King Ning is forced to rebel, wouldn't it be a matter of course?
"I guess in the near future, your uncle and I may be promoted and make a fortune... Haha. This is all thanks to you, my smart and capable nephew."
Zhu Wanhong looked proud.
Zhu Hao narrowed his eyes: "Uncle, aren't you afraid that Qian's commander will find out that you have secret connections with Jiang Bin? If Qian Ning gains power, I'm afraid he will kill you, right?"
Zhu Wanhong shook his head with a smile: "Qian Ning is no longer what he used to be. Although he still holds the position of commander of the Jin Yiwei, he actually has no real power in his hands. It's just that he didn't give him a fatal blow! Let's talk about my proposal.
He said that King Ning was rebellious, which would prevent the ministers from obstructing His Majesty's southern tour, but he didn't mention the money to command the envoy. As for Pinglubo knowing about it...it wasn't me who leaked the secret to him."
Judging from Zhu Wanhong's names for Qian Ning and Jiang Bin, Zhu Hao knew that Zhu Wanhong was a typical type of person who acted according to the prevailing circumstances.
Probably because Zhu Wanhong suffered great humiliation when Qian Ning was in power, and his resentment towards Qian Ning comes from his heart. Now that he has a rare opportunity to retaliate, he will definitely not show mercy.
Zhu Wanhong's defection to Jiang Bin is the general trend.
After all, it was already sunset for Qian Ning, and there was no need to wait until Zhu Si ascended the throne. Zhu Houzhao was half-buried in the coffin while he was still alive and kicking.
Historically, it was when Qian Ning stayed in the capital after Zhu Houzhao's "imperial expedition" that he was reported by Jiang Bin, who was accompanying him. Qian Ning was deprived of his position and his home was confiscated. Although he did not die, he never recovered. It was Jiang Bin who forced King Ning to rebel.
It was a clever move to eliminate powerful enemies and meet the needs of the emperor's southern tour.
Due to the situation, Zhu Hao naturally wanted to use Zhu Wanhong's words to remind Jiang Bin in advance that he could do this.
In this way, he not only sold his favor to Zhu Wanhong, so that he could continue to cooperate with him with peace of mind, but also allowed history to develop on the right track, preventing the situation where King Ning rebelled and Zhu Houzhao did not go on a personal expedition... If Zhu Houzhao did not comply
The trend of history has failed in the past two years. When he dies... then we have to wait until the year of the monkey and the month of the horse?
"Then I wish you uncle an early promotion." Zhu Hao stood up to leave.
Now that there is going to be a big funeral in Prince Xing's Mansion, Zhu Hao has to be on guard against being discovered that he is secretly communicating with Zhu Wanhong. Now Yuan Zonggao is trying hard to cause trouble for him. If someone really finds out, there will be big trouble.
Even if he could say that it was just a routine meeting with his uncle, it could also be said that he was plotted by Zhu Wanhong and had no choice but to do so, but Zhu Hao knew that it was better to have more trouble than less trouble at this time and would not take the initiative to cause such trouble.
It would be best if no one discovered his dealings with Zhu Wanhong.
"Zhu Hao, I know that King Xing's condition has worsened recently, and he can basically only stay on the bed. He probably won't last long. A child like you may have difficulty in protecting yourself in this whirlpool... If you have anything, just tell your uncle, he can do it.
On call."
Zhu Wanhong looked very enthusiastic, "Besides, when your uncle establishes a good relationship with Pinglupp, he will secretly help you so that you can gain more favor from the prince. Just wait for the good news from your uncle."
In the previous sentence, Zhu Wanhong is basically being sentimental.
But in the last sentence, his hint is very obvious. If Jiang Bin can really trust him, then Zhu Wanhong will further assist Zhu Hao and bring Zhu Si to the capital as a hostage. Of course, Zhu Hao has never asked him for this, basically.
It's a hint.
The two of them played riddles to each other, but each could understand what the other meant.
Zhu Hao nodded and left.
After all, Zhu Wanhong is not too stupid and knows that he will take advantage of Jiang Bin's trust. It is worth reminding you that he suggested that Jiang Bin use the rebellion of Prince Ning to successfully solve the emperor's trouble of not being able to tour the south... and let you earn a certificate of fame in vain.