Before, Yu Yu said that he would summon these feudal kings into the palace to discuss the retreat from the enemy, but none of them came.

Only messengers were sent to take leave, this one said that he was too old to withstand the fatigue of the journey, and the other said that he was terminally ill and could not get out of bed......

In fact, they were also afraid that as soon as they entered the palace, they would be pinched by the emperor, and then they would have a glass of wine to release the military power or something.

That's right, that's what Yu Yu thinks, but those guys don't buy his emperor's account at all, what can he do?

The one who said that he couldn't stand the toss when he was old, according to the news sent back by Yu Yu's secret agents in various places, he slept with a few women a night, and he sang and danced every night, and his body was very hard.

said that he was terminally ill and couldn't get out of bed, and he went out hunting during the day, and he was very ......

In short, these feudal kings find all kinds of excuses to prevaricate, but they just don't enter the palace.

If Yu Yu threatens with the emperor's order - not entering the palace is disobeying the holy decree. In this way, I am afraid that people will really not do anything and tear off the fig leaf on the face.

When they become small countries on their own, there will really be no room for maneuver at all.

Now, no matter how these feudal kings are in disobedience, they still respect the court and are still a country.

Qin Gu knew Yu Yu's worries, and said: "Father, in fact, this engagement ceremony is not only because I have a soft spot for Longyuan and let my father make the emperor's will, in fact, the king of Zhenxi and the feudal kings in various places don't want to temporarily paralyze us through marriage, or contain us? I think they must have some conspiracy, and there will be a big move soon, but they don't dare to tear their faces directly with the court now." So, why don't we take this opportunity and strike first. ”

The two listened to Qin Gu's words, and opened their mouths in surprise, unable to believe that their daughter would consider the government and be so knowledgeable.

Immediately, sorrow appeared on their faces again.

Qi Zhen: "But Xi'er, have you ever thought that engagement is a very important thing for women, but now...... ...... later"

Didn't she lose her reputation? She also heard it, her daughter's heart for Long Yuan was finally shaken, and she was no longer the same as before, which made her very pleased.

But...... The problem comes again, since I know that Xi'er has no love for that Longyuan, and there is only a marriage left with each other's calculations, but I still let my daughter fall into it... Didn't you push your daughter into the fire pit without your eyes?

Yu Yu thought about it and felt that her daughter's proposal made some sense, so she could give it a try.

It's just that this is going to take his daughter's happiness for a lifetime, and he is still very contradictory, really distressed, and really reluctant!

"...... Your queen mother is right, it's too risky and it's not fair to you. Let me wonder if there is any other way... Moreover, even if it were to tell the world that they would come to watch the ceremony, they might not come......"

Qin Gu said: "Of course they don't dare to come to the palace, because once they come in, we have the final say, after all, the imperial city is our absolute sphere of influence." But we can put the engagement ceremony in the palace in Licheng......"

Licheng is a city two hundred miles away from the imperial city, and the construction of this city was actually to keep a certain distance between the feudal king and the imperial court.

This is where the other kings' palaces gather, and they often hold gatherings and celebrations there.

There is only one purpose for Qingu, to fish out all these people...... Clean sweep!

The two looked at each other, suspecting that their daughter was really different from before, and at the same time full of worries about their daughter's suggestion.

After Qin Gu finished speaking, he added: "Of course, even if it is held in Licheng, those feudal kings are likely to just send an unfavored prince, or simply send an envoy to come." So, you have to be there in person......"

Hiss –

The husband and wife looked at each other's expressions and gradually became solemn.

Qin Gu looked at the expressions of the two and knew that they were also a little moved, but in this way, they were simply using themselves as bait to lure those old foxes out.

It's too dangerous.

But there is a saying: If you don't enter the tiger's den, you will get the tiger.

The emperor in troubled times was originally dancing on the tip of a knife, how could there be such a stable throne for you to sit?

Even if he is a peaceful son of heaven, he needs to fight wits and courage with the forces of the court and the harem:

If one is not careful, he may be set up by his own concubine (fortunately, the emperor did not build a harem for himself, so there is one less threat);

or was murdered by the eunuchs around him (there are countless examples of eunuchs in power);

deceived by the courtiers......

Qin Gu sensed from the atmosphere at today's flower god festival that the things that those people were planning should have been almost planned, so he looked a little impetuous and couldn't wait.

If it drags on any longer, when all those people's plots break out, they will be in a completely passive situation.

Qin Gu suspected that those feudal kings were actually connected with several other countries, and the intention was to overthrow the Ryuk kingdom, so that they could justifiably become independent countries and become veritable emperors.

(In the past, the kings restrained each other, and if anyone brought it up first, it would inevitably become the target of others rising up and attacking.) So they are secretly in contact and reach a common front. ）

At that time, these feudal kings will be completely connected with the enemy country, and even if this imperial city is impregnable, it will only be a matter of time before it falls.

After a long time, Yu Yu's gaze returned to Qin Gu, with an indescribable meaning in his eyes.

I have to say that this method is risky, but ...... It is also the only way to take the initiative into your own hands.

In fact, for the current situation in the Great Liuguo, Yu Qi and Qi Zhen know best. They have their own information network

Strictly speaking, since the founding emperor unified the territory more than 100 years ago, the Great Continent has become the largest country on this continent.

Then he rewarded all the projects for meritorious deeds, and sealed twelve kings, who guarded the twelve provinces of the frontier.

The eight provinces directly under the central government of the imperial court, the twelve feudal kings and the eight central provinces were all unified under the control of the imperial court, and the political center - the imperial city and the economic center - Licheng were established.

At the beginning, it was required that each king need to send a prince to live in the palace, nominally to accompany the princes and grandchildren to learn to play and cultivate feelings, but in fact it means proton.

Later, these feudal kings felt bad, so they built a special palace outside the imperial city for these princes and county lords to live in.

Later, King Feng felt that it was still not good, so he built a palace in Licheng and sent his son to live in it......

Up to now, there are only three children of the king still living in the palace outside the imperial city, which means that the imperial court's control over the king has no deterrent effect at all (including Longyuan, the third son of the king of Zhenxi).

According to the regulations, the twelve kings had to enter the imperial city every year to report to the imperial court for one year and pay taxes.