The Spring Festival is approaching, and there are not many such court meetings.

According to previous years, it is not a matter of having anything to do, and if it can be delayed, it will be delayed until the next year, and it will be peaceful in the world on the surface.

But today, whether it is a civil official who is ready to pretend to be a laughing Buddha or a military attache who dozes off against a pillar on weekdays, they seem to smell a hint of wind and rain, and there is a trace of excitement and expectation in their eyes, or the meaning of watching the play while sitting on the wall.

Because of the king of Shu's performance of the Zen seal, the emperor was greatly pleased, whether it was the palace or the court, it was not peaceful.

In the past few days, the two kings have frequently entered the palace, and after a long conversation, they all left with satisfied and smug smiles. By yesterday, when the emperor summoned Prince Rui to talk late at night, the courtiers with a keen sense of smell had pieced together a rough idea of the words that had been leaked in the palace.

Then a thought came to mind, this was an opportunity.

The information in his eyes went back and forth silently, and the wat board was pinched in his hand and looked at it over and over again, and the officials waited quietly.

Zhao Jingyi went to the early dynasty with a happy mood.

He was in a high position and power, only below the king of Liang and the king of Shu, and was listed at the head of the military attachés.

As soon as Zhao Jingyi arrived, half of the eyes looked over, and he was the last person the emperor summoned last night.

But just because he is Prince Rui, he also put out the mind of inquiry, and everyone knows that the most difficult thing to pry open is the mouth of this prince, and the only one who can let him open his mouth on his own is not among them.

King Shu of Liang also had this intention, but because of the other party, he did not act. However, his eyes glanced at him from time to time, but Zhao Jingyi ignored them.

He didn't sleep all night yesterday, tossing and turning, Lin Xi kissed him all over his mind, and then leaned on the door and looked at him with a smile, the more he thought about it, the more he itched in the bottom of his heart.

On a snowy day, I wore a single coat and practiced the long gun of the companion to relieve the heat.

It's rare to be able to stand here with all my energy today.

Zhao Jingyi touched her lips, she always felt that she was too sloppy last night, so she should squeeze into the door panel and go deeper.

The smile that ripples at the corners of the mouth makes people feel like a sense of spring, and it seems to be ...... This prince is in a good mood, can it be that yesterday's monarch and ministers are developing in a good way?

Suddenly, music started, and a long and high-pitched song was sung: "The emperor has arrived-"

In the hall, the hula knelt down in unison and shouted long live.

Like Zhao Jingyi, Emperor Xia Jingdi's mood at the moment is not bad, wearing a Ming and Huang dragon robe, wearing a crown of purple and gold flowing beads of the Nine Dynasties, sitting on the throne with a graceful bearing, and a "flat body" is extremely majestic.

The courtiers got up one after another, and when Zhao Jingyi looked up, he saw Emperor Xia Jing looking over, and the uncle and nephew tacitly understood it.

Sitting high on top of His Majesty Dan, through the flowing beads in front of the Nine Dynasties, the emperor looked at the expressions of the courtiers one by one, including his two sons, and his gaze stayed a little longer.

is the same as Zhao Jingyi, he hasn't slept all night, some things can be delayed, but what should come will still come, he is not a dumb king, he didn't think that he could really live forever.

Thanks to his connivance, the courtiers below were clearly divided into two factions. Who is who, Emperor Xia Jing's heart is clear.

But fortunately, Zhao Jingyi won two battles in a row and brought the heavy troops back, all in the hands of the Son of Heaven.

The Emperor smiled sarcastically, looking sideways slightly.

There is no big problem with anyone.

Under the emperor's instructions, the father-in-law stepped forward, opened the holy decree and read aloud the post of general guarding the western and northern borders.

Emperor Xia Jingdi is really good to this nephew, the generals of the garrisons in the two realms are all generals promoted by Zhao Jingyi, Song Huaizhou led the post of the first general in the town of the northern border, and Zhang Hu led the post of the general of the second rank in the town of the western border, and the other supervisor was selected to cooperate, and the deputy positions were mostly recorded in the Northern Expedition. Of course, in order not to dominate the family, the emperor also sent another civil official state pastor to contain it, but this candidate has little to do with the two kings.

It can be seen that Emperor Xia Jing is determined not to let his two sons interfere in the affairs of the northwest.

On weekdays, as soon as such a decree is read, the court officials will inevitably oppose it.

In particular, this key military power belongs to the court, which has quarreled many times before, and the trouble has been red every time, even to the point of rolling up his sleeves and fighting in groups.

The candidates recommended by several important ministers were not satisfactory, either the weak scholars escaped from the battle and were overwhelmed by the heavy responsibility, or the martial artists only knew the military affairs and did not know the general affairs, and they were always attacked by a group every time they chose one.

The civil officials who fell down as soon as the thin wind blew could still pick up the wat board and beat each other, so that a military attache who had never only stood and dozed off really watched a big scene.

Emperor Xia Jing didn't say a word before, and let the court do the vegetable market, but he didn't expect that he had already secretly made up his mind.

But how could Prince Rui and his family be allowed to control the northwest again? You must know that it was the most powerful army of the Great Xia Dynasty!

Although Zhao Jingyi has returned the military power, it is still Prince Rui's family that is on the border, so what is the difference? Although there are civilian officials, this person has chosen one that cannot be suppressed, and in order to avoid the suspicion of being a master with high merit, it is time to choose another general to take over.

However, today is different from the past, and the courtiers' focus is no longer here, although they are very dissatisfied in their hearts, but after all, the future of the country is the most important thing. The emperor directly announced the decree without going through the cabinet, so it can be seen that it must be done, and if there is another change of guard, who is suitable? It is inevitable that there will be another argument, and the time for the court meeting is limited, so there is really no need to waste it on this.

It was strangely silent, and a little imperial history was about to come out, but he was secretly pulled by Shangfeng, and the small step he had just taken outside shrank back.

So what should have been a heated debate, and the matter of grinding three or four early dynasties was decided in silence!

It can only be said that the emperor opened a good chess hand.

Several generals glanced at each other, really surprised, and looked at their marshal in unison.

It's just that Zhao Jingyi looked at his nose and nose, stood straight, and didn't move.

So he could only list the order of thanksgiving.

Emperor Xia Jing smiled and raised his hand.

The dust settles on this matter, and the next thing is the main event.

The cabinet ministers held their breath, and their faces were solemn, as if they were about to fight against the water.

The emperor sat firmly in the Diaoyutai and did not do much, and the secret war between the monarchs and ministers seemed to have begun.

The King of Liang and the King of Shu were at the head of the civil ranks, and from time to time they looked up at Emperor Xia Jing, who was sitting high, with a vague expression.

Among the princes, the King of Ling is overwhelmed, and the Nine Emperors are difficult to become a climate, except for the two of them, Emperor Xia Jing has no choice at all.

King Liang is the elder, and his biological mother is the imperial concubine with the highest position in the harem, and the position of the East Palace should be nine out of ten, but he is closely pursued by his younger brother, and sometimes the King of Shu is even more sacred.

At this time, I couldn't help but be more anxious, and my head subconsciously turned to the side behind me.

An official of the Ministry of Rites hesitated for a moment, and then walked out of the team, "Your Majesty, the ministers have Qiqi." ”

Emperor Xia Jing raised his chin, shook the crown of the Nine Dynasties slightly, and said fairly: "Quasi-play." ”

"The emperor's enthronement of Tai, his subordinates have drawn up a charter, the etiquette, the utensils used, and the regulations have been included in the chapter, please take a look at the emperor, if there is no major problem, you can rush after the beginning of spring. ”

Emperor Xia Jing nodded, "Don't worry, I'll take a closer look in two days." ”

The father-in-law came down and took the chapter away, and then it was quiet, and the whole hall could be heard.

King Liang's face was calm, but he was a little angry, the official couldn't speak, he was secretive, and he couldn't say that idea.

Emperor Xia Jing smiled: "Why is it so quiet today, if the Aiqing are fine, they will retreat." ”

Come to the father-in-law and sing: "If there is something to play, there is nothing to retreat." ”

The King of Shu suddenly said loudly: "Father, this ritual system is indeed not in a hurry, but the auspicious day must be selected as soon as possible." ”

This is reasonable, and Emperor Xia Jing asked, "Qin Tianjian can choose a date?"

As soon as the words fell, the Qin Tian Supervisor Zheng came out and replied: "Your Majesty, after many days of deduction, April 15 and the first day of June next year are auspicious days, and it is most appropriate to worship Zhaotian, please ask the emperor to decide." ”

Emperor Xia Jing then smiled and asked, "Hmm, do you have any ideas?"

The king of Shu replied without hesitation, "Father, the son thinks that April 15 is the best, the weather is not too cold and not too hot, it is suitable for travel, and the son may wish to tour the south after the courage to build yì Feng Zen, inspect the place, and see the image of the people living and working in peace and contentment under the rule of my father, and you can also check whether the local officials can deceive the upper and lower levels." ”

After speaking, he glanced at King Liang disdainfully. This elder brother likes the posture of a corporal the most virtuous, and he has gone to the best with civil officials and scholars, and he is also said to be virtuous. This kind of pandering to gluttony means that he didn't dare to expose it in front of the hundred officials when he proposed it first, and he fell behind when he covered it up.

The king of Shu doesn't care about this kind of face, as long as his father is happy, he hands over a comfortable ladder by himself, and he doesn't worry about the emperor not facing him.

What about being older, it's just a matter of luck and being born early. It's not a concubine, it's all a concubine, and no one is more noble than anyone.

Sure enough, Emperor Xia Jingdi showed interest, although he was hesitant, but he looked at the King of Shu's gaze extremely gently, "I'm afraid this is inappropriate, right?"

The King of Shu said: "Father, after □□ pacified the four seas, he also inspected the Quartet, and killed countless corrupt officials along the way, which is still praised by people. ”

Yes, even the reason was ready, Emperor Xia Jing was happy, and nodded again and again.

"Very good, I would like to emulate □□!"

As soon as the words fell, the cabinet ministers came out and said: "Your Majesty, the body of ten thousand gold does not sit under the dangerous wall, the northwest has just been pacified, and it is not yet stable, please ask the emperor to make three divisions." ”

"Please think twice. The officials said in unison.

The king of Shu turned around, pointed at the hundred officials and said dissatisfiedly: "What are you afraid of, the territory of this Great Xia is full of the father's rivers and mountains, where does the father want to go, how can he not let it? Now that the army is strong, how can he be afraid of the thieves and spies?

The court was quiet, and no one wanted to bear the crime of bullying the king.

Emperor Xia Jing suddenly asked, "Jingyi, what do you think, can you keep me safe?"

Zhao Jingyi, who had never said a word except for Wan Wansui from beginning to end, replied calmly: "But according to the emperor's orders, I will never give up." ”

Prince Rui's words were extremely calm and indifferent, but as if he was calm and weighty, he set the tone at once, and his task was completed.

Next, the ministers who had already covered the fever of the chapter could no longer hold back, and the cabinet ministers strode out one by one, "The emperor, the ministers of the southern tour and other ministers oppose it is useless, but the king has been absent from the capital for a long time, and the ministers cannot agree, please Your Majesty Xià establish the prince and be the supervisor of the country in the era of the southern tour!"

Without waiting for Emperor Xia Jing's face to darken, another knelt down and presented the chapter above his head and said: "The minister seconded the proposal, the prince is the orthodoxy of the country, the prince is established, the head of the society, and the extension of the royal family is the blessing of the society, please think twice." ”

As soon as the two knelt down, the officials of the two factions immediately took action, "Your Majesty, His Royal Highness King Liang is the eldest son, he has always been wise and far-sighted, and he has acted in a proper manner. ”

"Your Majesty, although King Liang is long, he is not a concubine, and the events of the Spring Festival three years ago are vivid, and they are not as wise as they are rumored. The king of Shu is bold and enterprising, and he is the first to share worries and solve problems for the emperor, and he has never been in charge of the military department, and he can be the prince. ”

"Joke, the corruption case in Jiangnan four years ago is still vivid, no one in the world knows that the governor is the person of the king of Shu, so close his eyes and talk nonsense, it can be seen that the sage book is read in vain. ”

"The governor should be the governor, how can it be attributed to the fault of the king of Shu. Besides, if anyone in the world doesn't make mistakes, they can change it, how can they catch it and not let go, how can it be the actions of their subordinates?"

"It's a good thing to say, how innocent King Liang is in the matter of Chunfu, and it is not the work of King Liang that Scholar Cai hanged himself in fear of crime, so how can it be attributed to King Liang?"

……

General Zhang secretly stabbed General Song and whispered: "Old Song, we have been back for less than a month, and we have watched several good shows, who do you say can be the prince?"

"No one should be in our turn, just keep the edge honestly, it has nothing to do with us. ”

General Zhang smiled and said, "Marshal is really interesting......

A cold look suddenly came over, and General Zhao saw Zhao Jingyi's gaze, and his scalp suddenly went numb.

General Song hurriedly reminded: "Don't be called marshal, you have to be called general in the future." ”

……

The court was suddenly mixed up, and the military generals took a step back, and the civilian officials attacked each other.

Although the King of Shu and the King of Liang thought of this, they never thought that their yin selfishness had also been pulled out, and their faces could be the same as Emperor Xia Jing.

Zhao Jingyi lowered her eyelids, expressionless and indifferent, this result was expected.

One is sanctimonious, the other is shameless, neither of these two is cleaner than the other. I thought I had mastered the other party's weaknesses, but I didn't know that I had also been dug up.

He suddenly felt a little sympathetic to Emperor Xia Jing, these two sons, whoever established it would be unstable.

Seeing that Emperor Xia Jingdi's face became darker and darker, his anger rose directly, "I am still alive and well, and the matter of the prince will be discussed in the future!"

He wanted to choose the leader to stand first, and then check, but suddenly he didn't have that thought.

Although no one is convinced, but they don't set up a prince, what did they do before?

So the muzzle of the gun turned, and they all shouted: "The emperor must not!"

The matter of the southern tour, how can you not have the prince, otherwise you will not go to the southern tour, just go back to the palace honestly.

That's not good, how can Emperor Xia Jing agree?

Then keep arguing!

Since learning about Zhao Jingyi's thoughts, Lin Xi has become even more sloppy with Zhao Yuanrong.

It was rare that there was no snow today, so Lin Xi took Zhao Yuanrong out to press the street, and the two of them were tightly wrapped, but they didn't feel cold.

"Are you familiar with the map of the capital?"

Zhao Yuanrong curiously glanced at both sides of the street, especially the balls that were boiling in the water, and nodded unswervingly, "The back is familiar." Cousin, I want to eat that. ”

"It's already noon, how about eating again after lunch?"

At first glance, it is very fragrant, but it is better to be careful with the food on the street, Lin Xi did not dare to give Zhao Yuanrong to eat this.

"Okay. Zhao Yuanrong didn't force it, but just glanced at the pill a few more times.

Lin Xi touched his head, this is still a child, so he said: "Fenglaiju's things have always tasted good, let's go there to eat, Y also eats this ball, think about it, how to take this route?"

The map was still obtained by Zhao Jingyi in private, it was very detailed, the streets and alleys, and the main buildings were clearly written, Zhao Yuanrong thought about it and took Lin Xi's hand and walked in one direction.

The carriage and the guards followed.