Late that night, Zhao Zhong of Da Changqiu urgently summoned his younger brother Zhao Chun to Changqiu Palace and carefully inquired about what happened in Chongde Hall today.

Zhao Chun didn't dare to hide it, and told his brother one by one.

Zhao Zhong was shocked when he heard this, and muttered: "Shi Daoren is really worthy of being a person who has attained the Dao, and he has cultivated Shi Hou so schemingly and deceived most of the people in the palace, but fortunately, we have never had a bad relationship with Shi Hou......

Zhao Chun asked Zhao Zhongdao, "Second brother, what should I do?"

Zhao Zhong pondered for a moment, and suddenly asked, "How does Shi Hou treat you?"

"It's supposed to be heavy. Zhao Chun thought for a while and replied: "Shi Hou has told me more than once that as long as I am loyal to him, I will be rewarded in the future. ...... I didn't think it was anything at first, but after today's events, I suspect that this may be Shi Hou's admonition to me. ”

"Hmm. ”

Zhao Zhong nodded thoughtfully, and immediately told Zhao Chun: "Since Shi Hou values you, you must not let Shi Hou down." ”

After that, he sighed with emotion, and said: "I'm afraid that the days of dictatorship for my brother and Zhang Rang will not be long, and Guo Sheng is not young, so he should not pose a threat to you, it seems that as I said before, in the future, most of my brothers will rely on you." ”

"Second brother......" Zhao Chun's face changed slightly, and he faintly felt a little pressure.

"Don't be a little daughter. Zhao Zhong scolded with a smile, and then lowered his voice and admonished: "The foundation of our standing lies in the word loyalty, Shi Hou has no henchmen in the palace, as long as you seize the opportunity, his power is unlimited." ...... By the way, staring at Zhang Rang, I look at his expression today, he doesn't seem to be giving up, you have to be vigilant, and my brother will keep an eye on it for you. ”

"Yes!" Zhao Chun nodded with a straight face.

Looking at the back of his younger brother saying goodbye and leaving, Zhao Zhong secretly said that he was lucky, fortunately, he had an idea at that time, and took the opportunity to stuff his younger brother Zhao Chun to that Shi Hou's side, otherwise he would inevitably suffer like that Zhang Rang.

At the same time, in the bedroom of the Jiafang Palace, Liu Bian, who was lying on the couch, rarely did not fall asleep with Cai Yan in his arms, but lay on his pillow with his hands on his back, recalling what happened today.

Of course, he knew that his performance today would inevitably have a certain impact on Lu Zhi, especially Zhang Rang, Zhao Zhong and others, which might lead to some negative backlash, but he didn't regret it, after all, if he wanted to get the status of the prince of the prison country, then he couldn't let people despise him because of his age.

"It should be ...... the pros outweigh the disadvantages"

He muttered.

Xu heard Liu Wei's whispering, and Cai Yan, who was staying with him, suddenly turned around.

It's also strange to say, Cai Yan has always been very disgusted with Liu Wei sleeping with her in her arms every night, and her hands are not in order, but today Liu Wei suddenly stopped hugging her, and she felt a little uncomfortable.

"Your Highness, could it be that what happened in the Chongde Hall today?" Cai Yan asked worriedly.

"Nothing. Liu Wei shook his head, not intending to tell the girl next to him about the troubles in his heart, and changed the topic: "Wen Ji hasn't slept yet?"

Cai Yan was embarrassed to say what he felt in his heart, and when he saw that Liu Wei refused to tell the truth, he turned his back angrily.

Seeing that the movement was so big, Liu Wei immediately understood, and said with a smile: "I understand, it's because I didn't hug Wen Ji, and Wen Ji can't sleep......"

With that, he grinned and pressed his body up.

"Phew. Cai Yan snorted softly in annoyance, but she didn't struggle, maybe just like Liu Wei teased her, she did gradually get used to being hugged by the person next to her to sleep every night, otherwise she would be a little uncomfortable.

At dawn the next day, when Liu Wei and Cai Yan got dressed and walked out of the dormitory, Liu Wei saw Zhao Chun and two little eunuchs standing outside the house at a glance.

"Shi Hou. ”

Zhao Chun bowed, more deferential than usual.

Liu Wei nodded, and immediately took advantage of Cai Yan to wash up, and asked Zhao Chun, "Is there anything you want to say to me?"

He just said a casual temptation, but after Zhao Chun hesitated, he actually said in a low voice: "Last night, my brother summoned me to Changqiu Palace to meet. ”

“......”

Liu Wei glanced at Zhao Chun in surprise and asked, "What did you say?"

Zhao Chun said in a low voice: "My brother told me to be loyal to Shi Hou, and told me to keep an eye on Zhang Rang, he may do something that Shi Hou does not like." My brother also said that he would also help Shi Hou keep an eye on Zhang Rang and solve some unnecessary troubles for Shi Hou. ”

Liu Wei took a deep look at Zhao Chun, and nodded secretly in his heart: This Zhao Zhong can climb to the current high position, and he really can't underestimate his scheming.

Through Zhao Zhong's hints, it is not difficult for Liu Wei to guess that whether it is Zhang Rang or Zhao Zhong, they should have realized that the rights of their palace servants will be restricted to a certain extent in the future, and they can no longer be as unscrupulous as they are now.

As for this matter, Zhang Rang's attitude is unknown for the time being, and he may still want to struggle as Zhao Zhong hinted, while Zhao Zhong chose to cooperate and compromise in exchange for his younger brother Zhao Chun to take the throne.

I have to say, quite shrewd indeed.

Thinking of this, Liu Wei said to Zhao Chun: "Go back and comfort your brother on my behalf, after serving my mother all these years, Da Changqiu has worked hard and made great achievements, and I hope he will do his best in the future." As for you, I still said the same as I did at the beginning, as long as you are loyal to me, I will not treat you badly. ”

"Thank you, Shihou. Zhao Chun, who understood the hint, looked happy.

After a while, after Cai Yan finished freshening up, Liu Wei took her to Changqiu Palace as usual to greet Empress He.

And Zhao Chun also took the opportunity to tell Zhao Zhong what Liu Wei said, which made Zhao Zhong very excited.

It is worth mentioning that when he learned of Liu Wei's arrival, Guo Sheng also rushed to show his loyalty, which made Zhao Zhong a little vigilant, but considering that Guo Sheng was about the same age as them, he had no chance to become Liu Wei's close minister, and Zhao Zhong did not plan to target him.

On the contrary, after Zhang Rang said goodbye and left yesterday, he talked with Guo Sheng for a while and formed an alliance in private.

Zhao Zhong and Guo Sheng praised Liu Bian's performance in Chongde Hall yesterday in front of Empress He, and there was a faint meaning of treating Lu Zhi as a harlequin, saying that Lu Zhi was speechless when asked by Liu Bian, which made Empress He very surprised.

Fortunately, Liu Wei was still fair, and said with a smile: "How can Lu Shangshu be as unbearable as Zhao Changshi and Guo Changshi said? However, it is indeed not as thorough as my teacher Shi Daoren. ”

In view of the inability to explain his insight that he was 'not like a ten-year-old child', Liu Wei could only push all this on the teacher who was actually unimpressed.

Empress He has always thought that Shi Ziyi is a master of Taoism, and she has no doubt about everything Liu Wei said, praised it repeatedly, and even happily ordered Guo Sheng to visit Shi Daoren with gifts on the spot.

This scared Liu Wei a lot, until Guo Sheng said with a bitter face that he had sent someone to visit Shi Daoren before, and learned that Shi Daoren had traveled all over the world and did not know where to go, Liu Wei secretly breathed a sigh of relief.

Soon after returning to the Jiafang Palace, Liu Bian's calligraphy and painting teacher Shi Yiguan came, he didn't know what happened in the Chongde Hall yesterday, and Liu Bian didn't mention it, and he restrained his mind and practiced calligraphy under the teaching of this teacher doctor.

In the afternoon, Zhao Chun, who was sent by Liu Wei to inquire about the news, hurriedly came to report: "Your Majesty is still handling state affairs in Chongde Hall today. ”

So Liu Wei took Zhao Chun to Chongde Palace.

"Your Majesty, Shi Hou asks to see you. ”

When the official reported to the palace, Emperor Ling, Zhang Rang, and Lu Zhi had different expressions.

If Emperor Ling is mostly surprised and Lu Zhi is mostly happy, then Zhang Rang's mood can be said to be the most complicated.

After the approval of the Spirit Emperor, he hurriedly walked out of the hall.

"Shi Hou. ”

When saluting Liu, Zhang Rang glared at Zhao Chun fiercely.

Speaking of which, when Liu Wei came yesterday, Zhao Chun was also glared at by Zhang Rang, and Zhao Chun lowered his head in fear at that time, but today, Zhao Chun looked at Zhang Rang expressionlessly, which made the old and treacherous Zhang Rang faintly feel a little bad.

You must know that Zhao Chun is Zhao Zhong's younger brother, and to some extent, Zhao Chun's performance can explain Zhao Zhong's position.

And now Zhao Chun is unapologetic to him, which shows that Zhao Zhong has completely fallen to the Shi Hou in front of him, which makes Zhang Rang so angry that he secretly scolded in his heart, secretly scolded Zhao Zhong for his weak position, and saw that his younger brother Zhao Chun was reused by Shi Hou's side, so he immediately abandoned their previous covenant to advance and retreat together.

He didn't want to think about it, didn't he himself betray Sun Zhang and a few people before.

Fortunately, Zhang Rang also has confidence, after all, his daughter-in-law is the sister of Queen He.

Walking into the Chongde Palace, Liu Wei still said what he said yesterday, firstly to inquire about Emperor Ling, and secondly, to be curious about the major events played by officials from all over the world, hoping to get rid of it in advance and learn how to deal with political affairs.

When Zhang Rang and Lu Zhi spoke for Liu Wei at the same time, Emperor Ling naturally would not veto, and asked someone to bring in a small case, let Liu Wei sit behind the case, and read the recital after he and Lu Zhi approved.

During this period, when Emperor Ling went to the inner hall to rest, Lu Zhi continued to debate yesterday's topic with Liu: "Yesterday, Shi Hou tested me, Yan Dongguan Xu Yan, Li Xun and others were not enough to manage the harem forbidden province, and the ministers and Yang Wenxian (Yang Biao) and Ma Weng Shu (Ma Riyan) pondered and meditated hard, hoping that Shi Hou could solve the doubts for the ministers. ”

Hearing this, Liu Wei shook his head and said: "I tried to listen to what my teacher Shi Daoren said, in this world, existence is reasonable, and it is not transferred by human subjectivity, eunuchs, relatives, and scholars, if you forcibly dig out a corner at any cost, the result will be that the other two are strong, and it is difficult to check and balance......"

"Ah......h

Lu Zhi sighed lightly, looked at Liu Bian's eyes with a little incredulity, and then fell into deep thought.

At that time, Zhang Rang was also eavesdropping, and when he saw that Lu Zhi was once again speechless by Liu Wei, he was also a little proud in his heart.

After nearly two months, Liu Wei went to the Chongde Hall every afternoon to report, and the guards outside the Chongde Hall and the eunuchs in the palace have gradually become accustomed to this matter, and even the Chongde Hall began to set up a small case specially for Liu Bian.

During this time, Liu Wei pretended to carefully study the approval of the recital in front of Emperor Ling, and when Emperor Ling went to the apse to rest, he chatted with Lu Zhishan in the north and south of the sea.

And Lu Zhi also admired this Shi Hou very much, and was happy to exchange views with the latter, the only regret he felt was that this Shi Hou had a deep-rooted prejudice against scholars, thinking that scholars and eunuchs were 'as black as crows in the world', which made Zhang Rang secretly snicker-anyway, their eunuchs have suffered enough infamy over the years, and he is happy to see them come to fruition.

During this period, Liu Wei also purposefully asked Lu Zhi to tell about the process of quelling the Yellow Turban Rebellion that year, and mentioned Liu Bei, a disciple.

Liu Wei waited for a long time, and finally waited for Lu Zhi to mention Liu Bei, and immediately said with joy in his heart: "I can't imagine that my Han clan relatives still have such heroes? ”

Lu Zhi didn't think much about what Liu Wei was talking about instead of He Jin, and took the opportunity to intercede for Liu Bei: "...... In the past, Xuande served as a lieutenant in Anxi County, because the superintendent asked for bribes and violated the people, so he beat the superintendent, abandoned the official and died, and the minister guaranteed his life, Xuande is a loyal and righteous man, suffering from serving the country and no way, if Shi Hou can persuade His Majesty to forgive his mistakes, I will be able to get a good minister. ”

"It's easy. Liu Wei said with a smile: "Lu Shangshu wrote a letter to summon Liu Xuande to come and report to my second uncle." ”

On the same day, Liu Wei ordered Zhao Chun to send someone out of the palace to contact his second uncle He Miao and recommend Liu Bei as an official.

In view of the fact that Liu Wei never neglected to contact his second uncle during this time, He Miao naturally would not refuse his nephew's request, and immediately ordered Liu Bei to be recruited as the lieutenant of Henan, and took office on the same day.