His Highness Prince Chun has already discussed this matter with Mr. Lu in the palace. Mr. Lu means that His Highness Prince Chun now has the capital to seize the throne.
And this capital includes the identity of Shengfa Company's shareholders and His Majesty the Emperor's current attitude towards him.
Although several other princes also own shares, Yang Xuan was recommended by His Highness Prince Chun. As long as His Highness Prince Chun maintains his relationship with Yang Xuan, His Highness Prince Chun's status in the eyes of His Majesty the Emperor will not be reduced.
"Seize the direct descendant?"
When Yang Xuan heard this word, he was immediately shocked and quickly waved his hands and said: "I am just a businessman, so don't come to me for this kind of thing. It will do no good to anyone who gets involved in this kind of thing."
Of course Yang Xuan knew that with Lu Buwei's business experience, if His Royal Highness Prince Chun became the emperor with his support, his achievements would be infinitely magnified.
But to be honest, Yang Xuan doesn't have that big ambition. For him, as long as he has enough money, anything more is just interest.
His Royal Highness King Chun also knew his ambition, so he sighed and said: "In fact, I don't want to seize the legitimate son. It's just that I am in it. The attack in Youzhou this time was caused by my fourth brother. If it weren't for
You regard me as a thorn in your side, why do you want to do this?"
Yang Xuan frowned: "According to this, your other brothers will also be wary of you."
"That's why I asked your husband for advice on how to avoid being involved in this dispute over the inheritance."
Yang Xuan scratched his head.
He had never experienced this kind of political struggle. At most, it was just an office struggle in the company. Yang Xuan really didn't have the confidence to play politics with these people.
But since his good brothers said so, he could only keep his head down and think of ideas.
After much deliberation, there is only one way to stay away from disputes, and that is to ask for a vassal status.
But when Yang Xuan came up with this idea, His Highness Prince Chun sighed and said, "I have already used this method, but my father did not allow it."
"hiss……"
Yang Xuan felt a toothache. Does the Emperor have to watch his son fight to the death?
"Not only did my father reject my request to become a vassal, but he has even frequently challenged me on important court affairs recently."
"Are you the only one taking the test?"
"The other brothers will also take the test together."
"It seems that the emperor has not decided on the successor yet." Yang Xuan said: "The emperor intends to let you brothers compete in order to choose a successor that satisfies him."
"I think so too." His Royal Highness Prince Chun nodded and said, "This matter can no longer be solved alone."
"Then we can only take one step at a time." Yang Xuan said, "I have an idea, but I don't know if it will work."
"Sir, please tell me." His Royal Highness Prince Chun showed a hopeful expression.
"That means, Your Highness, you have to increase your weight and at the same time express that you have no interest in the throne. No matter which prince inherits the throne in the future, he will be unable to do without you. That way, everything will be safe."
The method Yang Xuan mentioned is not a good one. When the competition among the princes reaches a fever pitch, you have no choice but to take sides.
At the same time, judging from what His Highness Prince Chun said, Yang Xuan will most likely be forced to take sides in the future. It will be much easier for the princes to deal with him than with His Highness Prince Chun.
In other words, Yang Xuan has unknowingly gotten into this quagmire and is prone to death.
So from now on, he also needs to increase his bargaining chips and have more means to protect himself.
His Royal Highness Prince Chun nodded silently, but there was no other foolproof plan.
As for how to increase the weight, we can only think of ways from a commercial perspective.
This is also the direction they have been working towards, which is to trade with the northern wolf tribe.
If this is accomplished, it will be a contribution to expanding the territory and benefiting future generations. With this contribution in hand, no matter who wants to touch His Highness King Chun, he will have to think twice.
Now, there are still several problems regarding trade. The first is that the hurdle of King Yan is not easy to pass. In addition, there are still many conditions that are not yet mature.
Both Shengfa Department Store and Shengbao are already developing rapidly, and there is also the issue of freight.
If you want to speed up the transportation of goods, you need four-wheeled carriages and the construction of roads.
These two things require both money and technical accumulation. In short, they take time and there is no rush.
The two discussed it all afternoon. When His Highness Prince Chun was leaving, he suddenly remembered something: "Speaking of which, I have already mentioned it to my father about my sister-in-law's selection of a son-in-law, and my father has already drafted the document for the selection of the son-in-law by the Ministry of Rites.
Already."
"The article on the list? What article on the list?"
His Highness Prince Chun smiled awkwardly at this time and said: "When a princess gets married, according to the rules, the Ministry of Rites needs to publish a list and announce the selection criteria, and then those who meet the standards can go to the Ministry of Rites to register, and then there will be primary selection, re-selection, and finally
It was approved by the emperor father and the queen mother."
Yang Xuan was dumbfounded when he heard this. Do you think this is a talent show, a preliminary audition and a second round of auditions?
He thought he could get married after performing three matchmaking and six betrothal gifts.
"That's not what you said at the time. You even coaxed and lied to make me look like Chen Shimei. Now that I have agreed, you are doing these tricks again?"
"Hey, my sister is a princess, so I still have to go through this process."
"I believe you, you are a very bad guy." Yang Xuan said angrily: "This hasn't even started yet, and you have already pulled so many tricks. There will definitely be a lot of trouble by then."
"That's what you said." His Highness Prince Chun poked at Yang Xuan and said with a wink: "Just because you are so handsome and talented, plus your status in the eyes of my father, you are still afraid.
Can’t compete with those second-generation ancestors?”
"That's true." Yang Xuan nodded and said, "After all, my future father-in-law's money bag is in my hands, so I still have to give him some face."
"Then it's settled. When the Ministry of Rites releases the results, I will notify you as soon as possible." His Highness King Chun said and stood up to leave.
"You guy, I regard you as my brother, but you want to be my brother-in-law, go away, go away."
Although it was almost dark, His Royal Highness Prince Chun still returned to the palace to resume his duties.
In the Imperial Study Room, His Royal Highness Prince Chun explained in detail the method of universalizing compulsory education mentioned by Yang Xuan. His Majesty the Emperor listened and nodded.
"Yang Xuan is really talented. He can always come up with such a way to get the best of both worlds."
His Majesty the Emperor praised him and then said: "We will discuss some details with the cabinet tomorrow and then we can implement it. Hong'er, you have done a good job. Please stay and have dinner together today."
"Thank you, Father."
His Royal Highness Prince Chun felt excited and uneasy in his heart.
What's exciting is that, even though he is in his twenties, he can count on his fingers the number of times he has eaten alone with his father.
What worries me is that the more affectionate his father is to him, the more likely he will be jealous of his other brothers.
During the meal, His Majesty the Emperor talked about some family matters, and also mentioned Lu Jing's marriage. His Highness Prince Chun also used this topic to talk about Yang Xuan's request.
"What? He actually wants my daughter to marry into his family?"
His Majesty the Emperor slapped his chopsticks on the table: "He is just a businessman. I think he is talented and promoted him. How dare he come up with such an outrageous idea?"