Empress Dowager Zhang took a deep breath. Liu Chengfeng's words were indeed true, but the biggest question was, what did Liu Chengfeng mean by these words?
Taking these words apart carefully, it is nothing more than that Queen Mother Zhang and him are one and the same. At least in the eyes of the ministers and clan members, the two of them are the same. The interests of Queen Mother Zhang are the interests of Liu Chengfeng, and the interests of Liu Chengfeng are the same.
It is the interest of Queen Mother Zhang.
Otherwise, how could the Zhang brothers wear the same pants as Liu Chengfeng?
Now that the struggle has reached this point, no one can even think about turning back and harboring any delusions that they can live in peace by handing over power to others, because this is a game with only winners and losers. The winner is king and the loser is king.
For bandits.
Therefore, authority must never be handed over, not to anyone.
Empress Dowager Zhang was struggling in her heart. In her thoughts, this was obviously not the case, and the education she received was obviously not like this.
But at this point, how can it be so easy to do what you want to do according to your own wishes?
Liu Chengfeng knows how to kill, and so can the clan and ministers. They may not kill Queen Mother Zhang, but what about the Zhang brothers? They don't dare to kill the princess, but what about the princess and Liu Chengfeng's children?
Queen Mother Zhang obviously had to consider this issue.
"So, what do you want?"
Now that the matter has been revealed and Liu Chengfeng has laid out all his chips, Empress Dowager Zhang knew that it was better to get straight to the point.
Liu Chengfeng said without hesitation: "I only want to be regent."
This sentence is really bold. A foreigner actually wants to be regent in front of the Empress Dowager Zhang. If others heard this, they would probably laugh at Liu Chengfeng. But Liu Chengfeng's answer was very serious and his face was calm.
I think this answer came after he thought deeply.
Queen Mother Zhang did not show much surprise. Even if she was surprised, she was only surprised that Liu Chengfeng's answer was so straightforward, without even a hint of excuse or euphemism.
Liu Chengfeng said again: "If the humble minister does not serve as regent, his head will fall to the ground. If the humble minister does not serve as the regent, how will the Queen Mother deal with herself? If the humble minister does not serve as the regent, countless people will be killed. These people belong to the humble minister."
Close relatives and friends are all Weichen's former staff. Someone will die anyway, and this person must not be Weichen, nor can he be the subordinates who work for Weichen. Please grant your permission, Queen Mother."
Queen Mother Zhang stood up and sneered: "What if the Ai family doesn't agree?"
Liu Chengfeng said: "Westerners have a saying that all roads lead to Rome."
Empress Dowager Zhang was stunned and immediately understood Liu Chengfeng's determination. Since he couldn't get it from his own hands, this guy would get it from other ways, and this method would only be more bloody.
After being silent, Queen Mother Zhang said, "Are you forcing the Ai family?"
Liu Chengfeng bowed and said: "I dare not, no matter what I do, I have the favor of the late emperor, the emperor's trust, and the care of the empress dowager. I will never touch the empress dowager. The empress dowager will always be the empress dowager. Since she is
The monarch of Wei Chen is also the closest relative of Wei Chen."
Empress Dowager Zhang's expression softened, but showed melancholy again, and said: "At that time, the late emperor had thought that if the emperor is here, you must be a loyal minister and a famous minister of the Ming Dynasty. But if the emperor is not here,
, you will surely dominate the world and be arrogant."
Liu Chengfeng's Adam's apple rolled, hiding his emotions.
Empress Dowager Zhang looked at him and continued: "It is precisely because the late emperor had already predicted it and deeply felt that the emperor was stubborn, so he hoped that you could help him. However, he never thought that the emperor would be gone after all, and you would naturally no longer be the one.
The loyal ministers and generals of the Ming Dynasty."
Liu Chengfeng also sighed and said: "Actually, the Queen Mother is wrong. I want to be a loyal minister, and I also want to be a capable minister. But without the late emperor and the emperor, I want to be a loyal minister, but how can I do it? In one day, I want to be a loyal minister.
As soon as the emperor ascends the throne and the new emperor ascends the throne, he must cultivate his cronies and party members. The late emperor gave too many ministers, and they will definitely find each other.
There is no reason to deprive Wei Chen of everything. Even if Wei Chen goes far away from Lianzhou, how can I allow others to sleep under him? There is no room for two tigers in one mountain. Then it will be nothing more than war for years and Ming Dynasty's big move to reduce the vassal. Wei Chen has no way out. Since
If you cannot be a loyal and capable minister, then you will naturally have to fight for your rights on your own."
Empress Dowager Zhang smiled slightly and said: "The late Emperor thought of this eventuality, so he left a legacy. He has worked hard all his life, and when he dies, he has to worry about the future."
Liu Chengfeng was stunned.
Empress Dowager Zhang said: "Actually, what you just said is right. Even if people in the world will be dissatisfied with your coming to be the regent, it will indeed be good for the Ai family. Since you are determined to be the regent, what can the Ai family do? You go back first and wait for your orders.
Bar."
Liu Chengfeng said goodbye and left without saying anything more.
As soon as Liu Chengfeng left, a person walked out of the side hall, and it was Zhang Heling, the biological brother of Empress Dowager Zhang.
Zhang Heling walked to the Queen Mother with a smile and said: "Sister, I wonder when the decree will be announced?"
Empress Dowager Zhang looked at him with a cold face and said: "You are really fooling around. The Ai family asked you to wait in Kunning Palace, and you came here to eavesdrop?"
Zhang Heling smiled bitterly and said: "This matter is of great importance, and I am also afraid of making mistakes. If you are unwilling to agree to the King of Chu, I am afraid that your younger brother will not be able to gain a foothold."
Seeing that Empress Dowager Zhang ignored him, Zhang Heling said: "Okay, let's not talk more. I will leave now."
Empress Dowager Zhang had nothing to do with her younger brother, and asked with a cold face: "Didn't you just say that you had something to say when you entered the palace? Why are you leaving in a hurry now?"
Zhang Heling said: "The big things are not as important as making money. Sister, you have been in the palace for a long time, how can you know the market here? Sister's edict is issued, and it is guaranteed that the prices of various goods in Jubao Tower will skyrocket.
Sister, do you know what good news it will be if the King of Chu comes to power? Let me give an analogy. In the past, merchants were very cautious in doing business. If the family had ten thousand li of silver, in the end,
Why would you spend four or five thousand more? It’s just out of fear. You’re afraid that the court will change its tune and go back on its promise. But it’s different now. Now everyone has no worries and will definitely go all out. With so much money appearing in the market, demand is expanding. Three
Within days, the prices on the market will rise by at least 30%. Time is money now, so it is important for me to rush to stock up a batch of goods as soon as possible."
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Liu Chengfeng returned to the palace tiredly. This time when he entered the palace, Liu Chengfeng looked calm on the surface, but he was extremely nervous in his heart. Now that the matter was settled, he finally breathed a sigh of relief.
However, when he entered the garden hall in the backyard, he found a handsome person standing here, waiting for him to come.
"Why are you here?" Liu Chengfeng walked in slowly with a complex expression.
The person who came was Li Ruofan. Li Ruofan had changed into a Chinese attire today. To be more precise, he was wearing a first-grade imperial robe. However, it was a bit weird to see this official robe worn on a woman.
Li Ruofan smiled slightly, got up and fetched the tea himself, handed it to Liu Chengfeng to eat, and said, "Your Highness has worked hard. He must be thirsty. Let's have a cup of tea first."
Liu Chengfeng held the tea in his arms, but was not in a hurry to eat it. He looked at her with interest and said, "There is a saying that you should not go to the Three Treasures Hall for anything. You must have some purpose in coming here.
"
Li Ruofan said angrily: "So this is how the majestic King of Chu thinks of me? To tell you the truth, I came to the Ministry of Rites to receive the title. Now that all my subordinates have been incorporated into your Ming army, I can be considered as disarmed and returned to the field.
, I arrived in the capital, but found that I had nowhere to stay. After much deliberation, I had no choice but to find you."
Liu Chengfeng's expression softened and he said: "The decree has been issued? But why are you wearing the imperial ceremonial dress? You are the King of Zhengbei, not the imperial wife."
Li Ruofan said: "It seems that you don't care about others at all. In fact, I have already submitted a letter to give the throne to Liu Shun, and the court followed suit and granted me a first-grade imperial concubine."
Liu Chengfeng's eyes widened: "Who is Liu Shun?"
Li Ruofan gritted his teeth: "You're such a heartless thing, don't you even know who your own son is?"
Liu Chengfeng could only touch his nose and said: "So his name is Liu Shun, which is a bad name."
Li Ruofan said: "I think it's great. His father is too rebellious. I'll give him a straight character and he will always follow me from now on. At least he won't be like his father."
Liu Chengfeng sat down and took a sip of tea, determined to stop talking. This kind of nonsense is getting more and more wrong. People are here to find fault with you. What can you do?
Li Ruofan sighed quietly and said, "This time you enter the palace, does the Queen Mother agree to your request?"
Liu Chengfeng said in shock: "How do you know what I am requesting from the Queen Mother?"
Li Ruofan sneered: "I don't know what you are thinking. You have been dormant for so many days just to enter the palace today. Let me tell you the truth. Last time you were in the tent, I could never understand what you said."
You, I misjudged you, but I know that I will never misjudge you. You may not know who you are, but I do."
Liu Chengfeng's face became serious and he said slowly: "Then, please tell me who I am, madam."
Li Ruofan breathed a sigh of relief and said: "You are a wolf, cunning and suspicious. The fate of a wolf will never be left to others. Everyone else is a dog. Only you have a wolf nature. You are destined not to be seen by others."
Home Nursing Home.”
"Just this?" Liu Chengfeng frowned.
Li Ruofan took a deep breath and said, "I know a lot more. In fact, you know what I know. We are the same kind of people, aren't we?"
Facing Li Ruofan's rhetorical question, Liu Chengfeng smiled slightly and said, "You think too much."
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Chapter 2 is delivered. (To be continued. If you like this work, you are welcome to come to Piaotian Literature to be a registered member to recommend this work. Your support is my biggest motivation.)