Volume 1: Painting Hall Spring Chapter 36: The King of Guang
Three days later, King Guang returned to Shangdu with a small group of escorts. The Minister of War immediately entered the palace to resume his duties. Immediately, the emperor's decree came out, ordering King Guang to be grounded in the palace to cooperate with the investigation.
After listening to the emperor's decree, Prince Guang turned around and smashed a room full of antique bottles, cursing constantly. The little chamberlain who delivered the decree first felt distressed and his liver ached, and then his liver trembled with fright, and he ran and jumped out of the palace.
I accidentally fell down.
Although the emperor banned Prince Guang from visiting the palace, he did not prohibit others from visiting the palace. However, at such a sensitive moment, officials and dignitaries in the court and central government also avoided suspicion, and even tried to avoid Prince Guang's palace when traveling. But among the military.
Human beings are an exception. Several Southwest Army generals who have disarmed came to visit their former superiors.
The Yushitai's memorials on the impeachment of Prince Guang came one after another, and most of the things reported were actually clear. The so-called asking Prince Guang to cooperate with the investigation has nothing to investigate, because Prince Guang started from the first time
When being interviewed, he admitted all the outrageous things he had done in the Miao Territory with great disdain. He had no excuses or refutations, he was frank and clear. However, he firmly denied the incident of the fire in Prince Heng's Mansion.
"Xiao Liuzi is getting married, why am I going to cause trouble? I'm full of food! Then who in the kid's house bit me, and I made him die a miserable death!" He slapped the table and became angry.
When the emperor received the briefing on the investigation results, Xiao Yihe was in the Yangxin Hall. He asked: "The matter in the sixth brother's house really has nothing to do with the ninth uncle?"
Xiao Che closed the memorial and smiled lightly: "Prince, tell me, how should you handle your ninth uncle's matter?"
Xiao Yihe said carefully: "In the past few days, the ministers in the DPRK are basically divided into two groups. Represented by Yushitai, they advocate severe punishment. Represented by the Ministry of War, they advocate that all merits and demerits should be considered, and small punishments should be punished greatly.
Just quit. From this point of view, when the facts are clear, Uncle Jiu must bear some responsibility."
Xiao Che looked at him and continued to ask: "Do you know why your uncle Jiu didn't deny and defend it, but readily admitted it?"
"Because he knows very well that the imperial father will not put him to death at this moment."
Xiao Zhe was silent for a while, then stood up and walked to him, saying slowly: "What you said is wrong."
Xiao Yihe paused and looked at him with a frown.
"Your Uncle Jiu is indeed arrogant, but he is not a scheming person. To a certain extent, he is a straight man and is easily persuaded by others. He did the things that Yushitai impeached, even at this moment
In his eyes, he had done nothing wrong. He didn't even bother to deny it. Firstly, secondly, he really felt that his meritorious service was shining, especially in the Southwest Army, and he maintained his prestige even if his behavior was excessive.
I will not and should not blame him." Xiao Che looked directly at Xiao Yihe and said solemnly: "One thing, you have to remember. No matter what he did, he is your ninth uncle and my ninth brother.
.The so-called putting him to death was never my purpose."
Xiao Yihe was startled and quickly said respectfully: "My son, please remember this."
Xiao Zhe continued to say in a deep voice: "To be a king, you must first be a mortal of flesh and blood, and then you can become an extraordinary person who dedicates your body and mind to the world. The prince needs to remember this."
Xiao Yihe's face was shaken, and he bowed deeply. After leaving the Yangxin Hall, he looked at the dazzling red sun above his head, his eyes swelled and hurt, and he almost lost his balance. Fortunately, the waiter beside him helped him.
His father's words gave him mixed feelings. He felt at ease and uneasy at the same time. His father eagerly told him to be a king, and he was moved; but it seemed that he and his father had always been a monarch and a minister. As long as he could remember, His father called him Prince.
Prince, a title of honor that is given to one person and above ten thousand people. But to his father, the word "Prince" seems to be far less affectionate and doting than "Liu Lang".
But so what? After all, my father wanted to entrust the country to him. That was enough.
He curled his lips and shook his head, not knowing why he thought of these things. Shen Tong was happy, and he would become a father next year. He thought that he would not only give his child the kingdom of the country, but also give everything that a father has to offer. .
In the evening, a carriage drove quietly into Prince Guang's Mansion.
Prince Guang was practicing swordplay in the backyard when the steward came to report that the emperor was here. He wiped his sweat and was about to go to greet him, but Xiao Zhe had already entered the backyard.
"Brother Emperor, why are you here by yourself?" He quickly saluted and continued: "I am covered in stinky sweat. Please allow me to tidy up before I come to see you."
Xiao Che stepped forward and took his hand with a smile, and said gently: "It doesn't matter, you fell into the pond in the imperial garden when you were a child, and I carried you back to the palace wet."
King Guang was stunned for a moment, then burst into laughter.
"I came to talk to you." Xiao Zhe said and pulled him to sit down on the stone bench of the pavilion nearby.
"If the emperor has something to say about me coming to the palace, why bother to go there myself." Prince Guang's tone became a little softer. As he spoke, he ordered someone to thicken the cushions on the emperor's chair. "The stone bench is cold, brother." Take care of yourself."
Xiao Zhe nodded with a smile and waved his hand to let the others retreat. "Doesn't it feel good to be grounded these days?" he asked.
Prince Guang's face darkened: "Brother Emperor, please give me a sure letter. What are you going to do with me?"
Xiao Zhe's face was gentle and he still smiled and said: "What do you think?"
"I'm right." King Guang raised his eyebrows: "One of the causes of the riots in Miao territory this time is the Princess Monument. Several tribes said that the Princess Monument was privately owned by their own tribes. I don't think it is a merit monument, but a merit monument. It’s good to push the monument to cause trouble. I just want to avoid future troubles forever!”
“Is it wrong to allow your soldiers to rob people’s property?”
"Brother Emperor, I paid for the losses of the common people personally. However, it is impossible to capture my soldiers. Since those soldiers have followed me and served in our army, as the commander-in-chief, I must ensure their safety and protect them. After all. This is the love of military service. Otherwise, how can people unite, and how can I be worthy of those soldiers who left their hometowns and risked their lives to defend our Dacheng territory." King Guang said that even he felt his blood boiling, and he touched it with a sweat towel again. Touch the sweat on your neck.
The corners of Xiao Che's mouth gradually softened. He put away his smile and said sternly: "Is this how you lead the army? A small mistake is a small cover-up, a big mistake is a big cover-up. Can the laws of the country still be useful to you and your army officers? ?What does it mean that your army does not obey the laws of the country?"
Prince Guang paused for a moment, and then he seemed to realize that his words were inappropriate, and immediately lowered his head: "My brother made a mistake, please don't blame me. I know what the literati and Qingliu people at Yushitai said about me in the court. Yes, but my brother is wronged. I don’t have any evil intentions. Since the soldiers of the Southwest Army are the subjects of our country, of course they must abide by the laws and regulations. No one will condone them breaking the law. However, this time the situation is special, and it is not okay for my men to go to people’s homes to get things. In order to add extra food, this land of Miao territory is full of flatulence and physical exertion, which is really not worth it. Therefore, brother emperor, I have repeatedly written to the court that the food and clothing expenses of this army must not be less!" He said and raised his voice again. He raised his head and became more and more confident as he spoke.
"So, you also condone the corruption and bribery in the Southwest Army?" Xiao Zhe's expression was serious and he was not angry.
Prince Guang immediately stopped talking and immediately denied: "Brother Emperor, this is not the reason why they impeached me this time! Are you talking about the few people Ling Deyan captured last time? Those are not people in our army!"
Xiao Che looked at him, sighed, and did not continue to ask, "This incident is also a wake-up call for you. You really need to restrain yourself. Ninth brother, remember, the Southwest Army is not your little court.
I will never become your little court."
When King Guang heard this, he was stunned for a moment, stood up with a slap on his thigh, and knelt down straight: "Brother Huang's words are heart-breaking, and I am terrified."
He said it proudly, but Xiao Zhe didn't hear the slightest hint of fear in him.
After a while, Xiao Che stood up and stepped forward to help him stand up: "I still remember you fell into the pond when you were a child. After you were picked up by me, you said to me, brother prince, fill up the pond so that no one will fall in. I remember
I said at that time, no one else fell in, it was just you, so it was not the pond’s fault, it was your fault. It’s really a gray cloud, so many years have passed in a flash. You and I are getting old, Ninth Brother, maybe you
It’s time to return to this house, to the pond in the garden, and enjoy some quiet and comfortable days, so that I won’t fall into the pond again.” He patted his shoulder and walked out of the pavilion.
After he walked a few steps, he heard Prince Guang behind him say: "I am not responsible for what happened in Xiaoliuzi's mansion! I respectfully send my brother off to you."
Xiao Che nodded and said, "Think carefully about what I said."
Xiao Yizheng sneezed twice in the house at this time. Qingxi, who was having dinner with him, stared at him and continued to drink the soup from the bowl.
Since Wangchun Pavilion broke the appointment that day, neither of them mentioned or asked about this matter.
In the past few days, Qingxi was busy visiting the happy Shen Tong, busy writing family letters to her grandfather's family, and busy renovating the small pond in the backyard. In short, she lived a very fulfilling life. Yes, she was also busy repairing Xiao Yizheng's house that day.
She wanted to repair the returned square embroidered handkerchief and the damaged Xinyi flower. However, she was really not good at embroidery, and her hand had been pricked several times.
As for Xiao Yizheng, he came to Chaolan Courtyard every day for dinner, but he didn't stay overnight. Except for Qingxi, everyone else in Chaolan Courtyard was puzzled. The prince seemed to care about the princess, so why didn't he have the same room?
Yes? Is there something unspeakable? After having such thoughts, the four people looked at Xiao Yizheng a little differently. No, no, no, their handsome prince would not be able to do this!
"The Dragon Boat Festival is coming soon, and there will be a family banquet in the palace." Xiao Yizheng cleared his throat and said after almost choking due to a sneeze.
"Oh." Qingxi responded lightly.
"In the past, during the Dragon Boat Festival, the women in the palace would make homemade mugwort purses." He added.
"Oh." Qingxi responded lightly again and continued to taste the soup in the bowl, as if this was the most important thing to enjoy at the moment.
The maids on the side listened anxiously, wondering whether the princess really didn't know or pretended not to know.
"Princess, it is a custom in the palace that the wife makes it for her husband, and the man must wear it to the banquet on the Dragon Boat Festival." A maid reminded.
"Oh." Qingxi nodded again. "Huh?" She seemed to have heard something just after finishing oh. She quickly raised her head and blinked at Xiao Yizheng. She thought to herself, you didn't want me to do it, right?
?Don't. She looked at her fingers with a look of rejection.
Xiao Yizheng put down the porcelain bowl, glanced at her, and said lightly, "No, just forget it."
