Half a month later, there were more and more rumors in the capital, most of which were bad news about the emperor.

Some people say that the emperor is seriously ill and barely relies on strong medicine to hang on for a breath, some people say that Chen Borui has long been unconscious, and what is even more exaggerated is that some people say that he has died a long time ago, but the palace has been secretly mourning.

Under the divergent opinions, the atmosphere in Beijing has become more and more treacherous; Although the spies have captured many people who chew the root of their tongues, similar rumors have never stopped.

Under such circumstances, Xiao Jing greatly increased the printing volume of the Mirror Newspaper, and the effect of the actual circulation was close to "Luoyang paper is expensive" also confirmed his prediction -

In today's world, where people are more and more accustomed to getting information through the media, many people want to be able to see some clues from the details of the news in order to find their own chances.

This is true even for the ordinary people who have no power or soldiers, and who have nothing to do with the throne - except for those who are dazzled by the tabloids and know all day long to entertain themselves by talking about the trivial things in their parents, the rest of the people are still trying to find a livelihood in the newspapers every day.

However, things don't always go this way.

Just two days ago, some stores that have been working with newspapers for a long time and are responsible for selling mirror newspapers suddenly said that they no longer sell newspapers.

This undoubtedly created difficulties for Xiao Jing's ambition, but because everything was expected, he was not too surprised.

At this juncture, there are always some people who see the wind and rudder to make a stand to their masters, while others want to protect themselves and do not want to get involved in the right and wrong behind.

In order to make up for the gap caused by the loss of channels, Xiao Jing also stepped up his work - not only did there be a lot of newsboys in the streets and alleys of the capital, but on the second day of each newspaper, there were ox carts pulling a small number of newspapers from the previous day to some places with fewer sales outlets for free, so as to ensure that the mirror newspapers could cover different groups of people to the greatest extent.

Except for the start-up period, Xiao Jing has never cared about the circulation as much as he does at this moment, which seems to indicate that he is preparing something in advance.

While he was busy, a guest who was not at all surprised came to the newspaper office.

Chen Zhongwen first called himself "this king" when he spoke, but he changed his words as soon as he entered Xiao Jing's office - it is not difficult to understand that there should be someone sent by someone else to be in charge of keeping an eye on his few bright-eyed guards.

"Ling is here to say goodbye to Brother Xiao." His fingers caressed the teacup, and said with a sad expression: "There is a will in the palace for Ling to go to the fiefdom to eat, and he will leave in three days...... You also know the rules of the court, and if you go down, you will be a caged bird who cannot leave without an order. Unless Brother Xiao takes the time to visit Ling in the local area, it will be difficult for you and me to see each other in this life. ”

Xiao Jing nodded.

There are two ways for Da Rui to settle the royal family, most of which have no hope of inheriting the unification of the side branches will live in the capital and receive monthly offerings, to put it bluntly, they are raised like pigs.

The prince who is in office will live in the palace, but except for those who are very favored and can own their own mansion, the others can only be regarded as borrowing, and will one day move out.

Others who have lost a court struggle or somehow become unpopular are not so lucky, and they will be driven to the ground and stared at by countless pairs of eyes, and if nothing else, they will spend their lives in such trepidation.

It is said to be a fiefdom, but in fact, what can be provided there is a decent place to live that can barely be called a "royal mansion" and just enough taxes for people who can support a large family.

Some people may think that the emperor is far away, after all, it is much cleaner in the fief than in the capital, but being far away from the center means being forgotten and almost never turning over, so most of the people who are driven to the fiefdom are gloomy.

Therefore, when Chen Zhongwen, who was very sad and angry in his heart, found that Xiao Jing's face was still so calm and light, he was not calm when he was angry.

"Ling has worked with Brother Xiao for many years, and he asked himself if he is also a good friend, why did he come to say goodbye today, but Brother Xiao didn't say a word? Could it be that in Brother Xiao's heart, Ling is not a friend at all? ”

Xiao Jing didn't answer, but called Xiaoya to replace the tea with wine.

"It's not that I have nothing to say, but what is the use of what I say?" Xiao Jing poured wine into the two cups and said with a wry smile: "I can't help Brother Ling's big business, and I can't persuade the palace to keep you...... In that case, why should I blow up the atmosphere and block you before you leave? ”

Chen Zhongwen was speechless, who still doesn't know the reason?

He had also heard about Xiao Jing being called to the palace before, didn't he come to find a life-saving straw at this time, and he was also sick and rushed to the doctor?

"If you have a complaint in your heart, Xiao can't do anything." Xiao Jing raised his wine glass and drank it all, and said, "There is no one in the so-called West Out of Yangguan...... Although Brother Ling's fiefdom is far away, it is not a deserted place, and it is said that it is quite prosperous...... This glass of wine is for Brother Ling's congratulations. ”

As he spoke, he poured himself another glass of wine and continued: "I am very angry about being kicked out of Beijing in my heart, and Xiao can understand it, but in my opinion, this is really a good thing. You princes all salivate over that position, but is that chair really that easy to sit on?

Let's just say your father, he has worked hard for more than 20 years after inheriting the unification, and the world is peaceful, but what about him? Many people were in the prime of life at his age, but he had gray hair early and his health was ......

Besides, if something happens in a few days, this part of the capital will immediately become a Shura field. After a dragon fight, there will definitely be something unbearable, and it is very likely that someone of your royal brothers and brothers will die...... Do you have to be willing to be willing to participate in it and witness these things with your own eyes?

Of course, there have been many such things in all dynasties, but how do you know that after becoming a king and defeating a king, those winners did not lament all night and be saddened by fratricide? ”

Xiao Jing drank the second glass of wine and poured himself a third glass.

If you do want to hear my advice, then the following should be what interests you the most. Your father acted most eclecticly, and most of the time he did something unexpected since he came to power, he could get miraculous results most of the time.

Since Your Majesty likes to take the sword sideways, then I am afraid that the matters you care about will not be concluded until the last moment, and I even think that someone like you who is deliberately left out may be the most important candidate for him. ”

As soon as the words fell, Xiao Jing raised his hand and drank the third cup.

After drinking his drink, he put down his glass and got up and walked out, saying as he went: "These words are taboo, so I won't say them to another person...... Someone, send off! ”