Chapter 206: The Test Begins
After listening to the emperor's words, Huang Qiong stood up and bowed deeply and said, "My son knows." The son will not say that he should rest assured of his father, and it is useless to say too much at this time. The son can only promise to obey his father's teachings. Go all out to do this well and never disappoint your father's expectations. ”
Father and son didn't say anything, they just knew each other. After being silent for a long time, the emperor said: "Go back today to explain what you should explain, and also go to say goodbye to your mother, and you will go to the Xiaocai camp to sit in the camp tomorrow." When it's time to go, I will give you the Divine Decree. ”
"If you go and finish the aftermath, I'm afraid it will be a year before you come back. If your mother is worried, talk to your mother so that she will not be worried. Your mother is cold and doesn't express much, and you have to be considerate of her as a son. I'm going to have dinner with your mother and Shouyang today, well, the pot meat you got last time, Shouyang loves it very much. ”
"This time you're making some, the chefs in the palace can't make your taste, and they don't like to eat Shouyang. You have to be closer to Shouyang in the future, her brothers are not successful, and her mother is no longer there. Although Shouyang is young, he has a lot of thoughts and does not like to contact his brothers and sisters. ”
"Your mother and I can protect her for a while, but not for a lifetime. After a hundred years, I'm afraid I will be implicated a lot. I'll leave her to you, and you'll have to protect her in a moment. As for now, if I do a good job, I will be rewarded for both things. ”
Speaking of this, although the emperor was a little hesitant, he gritted his teeth and said directly: "If you don't do it well, I would rather your mother hate me for the rest of my life, and I will get rid of you." Because you are too smart, although the city government is still a little deficient, there is no one else among the princes. Even if you don't have your own power, you can take advantage of this ability, and you can play with wind and water. ”
"You kid is just ordinary when it comes to conspiracy, but your scheming methods are first-class masters. There is no shortage of minds, means, and city governments, and what is lacking is only a little bit of experience and training. With your current ability, put you in the Riding Camp, and in a few days, you will be able to pull the hearts of the Riding Camp people over. ”
"Although I didn't educate these sons well, I still know how many taels of oil these sons have in their stomachs. Those brothers of yours, none of them can match you in terms of means and the city. The prince used a conspiracy to rectify you, but you used your conspiracy to resolve it openly, and he was made a disgraced face. ”
"When I changed the guards for you, you left some of the guards that the prince transferred to you. The rest, even if they know that some of them are the eyes of the prince. After learning that they were ostracized when they returned to the East Palace, you have been quietly helping them in secret. ”
"One doesn't care about the past, plus the prince is too harsh on the people around him. The guards sent to you by the prince, even the prince's guards, how many of them are not looking at you now? Are you the eunuchs I sent to you, and how many of them are willing to tell me the truth? ”
"I do things without leaks, and I know your thoughts, but I can't help you. Even reprimanded you, I couldn't find an excuse, and I had to praise you for being kind-hearted. Ah Jiu, just this hand, how many of your brothers can match you? ”
"The experience of that day in Yongwangfu was unbearable to me at the beginning, but you just endured it. Because in your heart, you have never looked up to him. You have arrogance and arrogance, and you are not the kind of person who has lived under others for a long time. Plus your wrist, your city, and your heart. The most important thing is that I can still endure it, even more than me. ”
"After a hundred years, this position will not be passed on to you, and no one will be able to sit still. If you can't meet my expectations, then even if I can't bear it, I can't leave you for the sake of this ancestral inheritance. Even if your mother resents me for the rest of her life, I admit it. Because I can't hand over the country to a person who doesn't even have brotherhood. My heir must have both ability and integrity. ”
"I know it's easy to do this well with what you are capable of. If you don't do it well, it means that you have saved selfishness that you shouldn't have, and you consciously don't want to do it well. If that's the case, what if you're talented? How can a person who can't even tolerate his siblings, or even his own nephews, tolerate the subjects of this world?
"I reprimanded the prince today, not because he was doing something wrong, but because he was too selfish. His mind is not on worrying about the country, but on cutting the grass and eradicating the roots. He has disappointed me to the core, and I hope you don't become the second one, and I am also disappointed. ”
When he said these words, the emperor turned his back to Huang Qiong. Although he did not meet Huang Qiong face to face, after these words, Rao is Huang Qiong was determined, but he was also scared out of a cold sweat. Only then did he realize that he really underestimated himself, the emperor Laozi. Those small actions in his private were so hidden, and he didn't hide them from him.
It's just that Huang Qiong didn't understand for a while what his intentions were when he, the emperor Laozi, said these words to himself today. However, there is one thing Huang Qiong understands, if this thing is not done well and the emperor is disappointed, he will not let himself live. Touching her nose, Huang Qiong could only smile bitterly and shake her head.
He didn't know for a while, whether the old man was telling the truth, or if he was simply scaring himself. Or do you just want to kill yourself and make excuses for yourself here? Otherwise, what is the meaning of being able to do this easily? Otherwise, is it selfish? What selfish motives do you have? Is it because of your own small actions?
When the emperor said this, he always turned his back to Huang Qiong. It wasn't until the words fell that he turned around and looked at the son who was frightened by himself and said, "I still say that, if you do it, I will be rewarded." If you can't do it, don't blame me. With your ability, if your selfishness is too heavy, if I don't call you this position, there will be endless troubles for Daqi. ”
"Now take the decree and go to your mother to say goodbye. As for the future, it's up to you to perform. Whether you go one step further or end up landing on the ground is up to you. Well, cook a little more, and I'll be going to your mother's for dinner later. ”
After listening to the emperor's orders, Huang Qiong touched her nose and didn't dare to say anything. Honestly walked to the front of the imperial case, picked up the things on it, and left this Wende Palace. After walking out of the Wende Palace, he glanced back at this palace that was not large in size, but it looked very exquisite. Touching the cold sweat on his head that was scared out by the emperor, he walked towards Tingxue Xuan.
And behind him, the emperor looked at his back, but sighed deeply. Turning his head, he sighed at Imperial Doctor Guo who came out of the back of the palace and said, "I hope I can calm him this time, so that he can cause less trouble for me after he arrives in Zhengzhou." I also hope that this demon will not let me down again. ”
When the emperor said this, Imperial Physician Guo smiled and said: "Your Majesty, if he really doesn't meet your requirements, are you really willing to get rid of him?" Besides, is it still too early to say that it is settled? At least the prince is not suitable to move now. Otherwise, the minister was worried that what happened to the crown prince would be repeated in this son. ”
Regarding Imperial Physician Guo's worries, the emperor waved his hand and said: "Old friend, it's not that I'm anxious, but that the years really don't spare people." It turns out that I can stay awake all night and all night, and go to the morning court as usual the next day. But now, sitting there for less than an hour, dizziness and back pain. ”
"At present, state affairs are so difficult, I really need a competent helper to help me deal with state affairs. On my own, I feel a little alone right now. As for the worries of old friends, don't be fooled by the superficial sleekness of this son. ”
"This son's determination and perseverance are far beyond the prince's comparison. What happened to the crown prince may not be repeated in him. This time it was a test for him and the King of Shu, and now it depends on which of the two of them can do better. I have said that only the virtuous can inherit this country that our ancestors have passed down from a hundred battles. ”
"Whether he is the king of Shu or the king, he must pass my assessment. I'd like to see which of the two of them is more suitable. And it's time for some things to be unraveled. I also want to go through this matter to see who the person who is making trouble in the dark is. ”
"It's just with this talent, mind, and wrist, plus the ability to turn the clouds and rain. What worries me the most is that my final choice is not him. I'm afraid that no one can suppress him, and even the country may not be able to sit firmly. But if I really get rid of him, where can I get that hand? I'm afraid it's another thing to do then. ”
The emperor's words fell, and Imperial Physician Guo was silent. After a long time, Imperial Physician Guo said: "Your Majesty, don't worry too much. This matter may not be unsolvable, just watch and walk when the time comes. The minister thought that this son might not lose the battle with the king of Shu. Didn't you also say before that this son is longer than Yangmou? The policy of governing the country, the conspiracy always falls to the inferior, and the yang plot is the avenue. ”
"Besides, the test has not just begun, and it will take time to verify who will end up in the end. You are still in your prime, and you are not in a hurry to make a decision. It takes three days to test the jade, not to mention the material? This son has only been out of the palace for a year. The King of Shu has only been back to Beijing for a few months, and the time is still long. ”
Regarding Imperial Physician Guo's consolation, the emperor could only smile bitterly: "I hope to borrow the auspicious words of my old friend." Let people pass on the king of Shu, I want to see how this old fifth man is going to deal with his two siblings. I hope he doesn't let me down, otherwise I'll be too much of a failure as a father. ”
The emperor's emotion, Imperial Physician Guo naturally would not participate in it. After hearing that the emperor summoned the king of Shu, Imperial Physician Guo also avoided the apse of Wende Palace. In fact, from the perspective of Imperial Physician Guo, how could he not know about the emperor's big test, in fact, the answer is already there. It's just that the emperor hasn't made up his mind yet. Of course, it can also be said that the emperor is still hesitating.
Perhaps it is the words that the authorities are fascinated by, and the bystanders are clear. In some things, Imperial Physician Guo, as an outsider, sees it more clearly than the emperor himself. As far as the King of Shu and Huang Qiong are concerned, although he may not support Huang Qiong. But in his opinion, the King of Shu is too scheming, and he may not be the appearance of a human king.
And Imperial Physician Guo has a feeling that so many things have happened in this period of time, I am afraid that His Royal Highness the King of Shu will be difficult to get out of the relationship. As for the Song King, who has the deepest strength in the foreign family and has the highest status at least on the surface, this Imperial Doctor Guo has a similar opinion to Huang Qiong.
The pampered King Song didn't have such a big ability. Even together with his mother, who was very good at small abacus, he didn't have such great power. A pampered son-in-law, playing small tricks to show his sense of existence, that is, the limit. If there is more, I am afraid it will not be beyond his ability.