Would he be afraid of this prince who is nothing now?

"Your Majesty." Pei Lu directly skipped Cen Xi and said to Emperor Cen, "I don't allow others to trample on the slightest piece of land, and the people of my Daqin can't tolerate bullying by others, and the national prestige of my Daqin must not be damaged for any reason." Buda is just a small barbarian country, even if it borrows a few guts, with my Daqin generals stationed at the border, it doesn't dare to do anything with our country. Besides, how can I, a big country, be restrained by a mere barbarian? There is a saying in the "Book of Han" that the first strike, the second strike, rather than our country looking ahead and hesitating, it is better to take the lead, so that Buda and other countries can also see the national prestige of my Daqin. ”

Cen Xi was not surprised at all that Pei Lu deliberately ignored him.

When Concubine Mei was not pregnant, Pei Lu was a little polite to him, but since the news of Concubine Mei's pregnancy came out, Pei Lu's attitude towards him can be described as cold to the extreme, whether it is in the court or in private, he has embarrassed him more than a little.

Pei Lu's purpose for doing this, everyone in the court knows it, but is Pei Lu so anxious about the city? No, he wasn't, he did it just to tell his father, the one who sat on the throne, his choice.

It is not only to exert pressure on his father, but also to warn and woo everyone in the court.

The veteran of the Three Dynasties, he has not only a protégé of the Manchu Dynasty, countless meritorious deeds and a highly respected status, but also an irreproducible life experience, a talented family, and a scheming that ordinary people cannot penetrate.

Such a power may be fatal to him who has no foundation now, but it also contains a chance to reverse the blow.

He's not in a hurry, he can wait slowly.

Wait for the best time.

"Be kind to others, but be kind to yourself. Countering violence with violence is never the best way to solve problems. "Cen Xi said to Emperor Cen" Erchen always believes that a great country must have the honor of a great country, so that all countries can worship and the world will be convinced. There are many inappropriateness in the matter of increasing troops in the frontier, and the sons implore their father to think twice. ”

Emperor Cen nodded, as if appreciative.

"There is some truth in what Xi'er said, I ......"

"Your Majesty." Pei Lu directly interrupted Emperor Cen's words, "The prince is young, not yet the crown, what he thinks and does is inevitably benevolent and kind, the emperor should focus on the community and listen to the words of the ministers." ”

Emperor Cen's face changed, but he didn't have a seizure, and only said to everyone in the palace, "Everyone, Aiqing, do you have any other opinions?" ”

The bottom discussed in a low voice for a while, and then a courtier came out and said to Emperor Cen, "Your Majesty, Weichen thinks that what Lord Taifu and His Royal Highness the Crown Prince said has merit. It's not as good as this, although the frontier matter is uncertain and will not reach the Congress to attack, but Shen Xiang said that there will be hidden dangers, then there must be this possibility. The emperor did not guard against sending young generals with a few men and horses to the frontier to investigate, and if the situation is true, then transfer the generals to go, so that there will be no danger of being attacked and conquered, and our dynasty can also experience some young people, the best of both worlds. ”

Emperor Cen thought for a while and said, "Many young generals have not been tempered, and their positions in the army are also in the middle and lower levels, so let such a person lead the troops north, not to mention whether they can withstand the enemy's attack, even the prestige may be difficult to convince the public?" ”

The courtier saw Emperor Cen hesitate, so he said again, "Among the younger generations of my court, there are generals in the army who are capable and outstanding, and their positions are not low, and the emperor can have no worries as long as he finds such a general."

Emperor Cen smiled and said, "Since Aiqing said so, he must have the right person in his heart?" ”

"Yes." That's humane.

"Oh? Who got into Aiqing's eyes? ”

"Pei Ling, the grandson of Taifu Pei, is currently the assassin of Jingzhou; Yang Yong, the son of Yang Shangshu, is currently the deputy commander of the Beijing garrison; Jiang Hewei, the son of Marshal Jiang, is currently the deputy envoy of the Xuanfu Embassy, and Yang Jie, the son of Yang Shaofu, the current commander of the Praetorian Guard. ”

It is not clear in the heart of the court, this time the north is just an opportunity for the sons of these big officials to make meritorious performances, silver and gold, in the final analysis. Although they have a talented background, but the qualifications are there, and they are a stumbling block to climb up, aren't they?

Not everyone is like Shen Xiang, and there is no shortage of opportunities and scheming.

This Ye Juezhi is really a good courtier of the emperor, and he can't be offended.

Weichen seconded.

"The minister seconded the proposal."

"The old minister seconded the proposal."

"The minister seconded the proposal."

……

Seeing Pei Lu's eyes, the ministers stepped forward one after another to second.

Emperor Cen's face became a little ugly, after all, if you were the emperor, but your subordinates were more or less looking at the eyes of others, and this person was still a courtier that you couldn't shake for the time being, how would you feel in your heart?

Cen Xi saw all this in his eyes, and at the same time, he did not ignore the gloom that flashed in his father's eyes.

This war between the emperor and his courtiers has lasted for thousands of years, but it will never stop.

Emperor Cen raised his hand and signaled the ministers not to say more.

"Since all Aiqing said that they want to increase their troops to the north, so be it. Passing on my will, I ordered Yang Jie, the commander of the Praetorian Guard, to be the general of the hussars, and led 3,000 soldiers and horses to the north to garrison, and his position was temporarily held by the prince. In addition, the household department was ordered to distribute silver taels and grain to Tuzhou and other places for disaster relief, and the Tai Hospital and the Tai Doctor took 20 people to accompany him. ”

"Your Majesty." When Pei Lu heard that it was not his grandson, the tendons on his forehead jumped, "Yang Jie is in an important position, so he can't be easily transferred." ”

The ministers did not expect that the emperor would choose Yang Jie, although Yang Jie is the eldest son of Yang Shaofu, but Yang Shaofu has always been indifferent to fame and fortune, only teaching students in Guozijian or teaching the prince to read in Mingtang, and the affairs of the court have always been rarely asked, and Yang Jie's background in the court can be described as the lightest and shallower.

It seems that the emperor still intends to expand his power in the court.

"This matter is so decided, Pei Lao doesn't need to say much, just retreat."

It was useless to say more, Pei Lu saw that the emperor threw a warning look at him, and stopped talking in amusement.

Emperor Cen got up, the ministers worshipped, and the early dynasty ended here.

Outside the main hall, the sky was dark, Cen Xi came out of the hall, he looked at the sky, and somehow he was a little depressed and irritable.

"Are His Highness and Shen Xiang so calm? Everything is under control? Ye Juezhi walked out of it, and he asked Cen Xi, who was looking up at the sky.

Cen Xi smiled, he didn't speak.

Shen Xiang said that as long as he is willing to help His Highness a little, His Highness will show mercy to his subordinates in the future. I don't know, does His Highness agree with this sentence? Ye Juezhi saw Cen Xi smiling and silent, so he asked another question.

Cen Xi suddenly looked at Ye Juezhi, and Ye Juezhi froze.

Cen Xi said, "Shen Xiang's words are also the meaning of this hall, you don't have to worry." ”

With that, he walked towards the East Palace.

Why irritability? Why depressed?

But it turned out to be because of her.

I wonder if Lord Shen Xiang, who is full of calculations in his heart and eyes, has taken good care of his injuries?

Oh, I'm afraid not.

"Ahh

A sneeze was particularly loud on the deserted rain platform.

Chen Yi watched speechlessly as the master in light clothes was wantonly blowing the cold wind on the high platform, and then kept sneezing.

As for it? Isn't it just that Yuju Mountain was deceived by Shen Xiang, but he couldn't get rid of her.

"Young Master, aren't you cold?"

Gu Yuancheng took out a brocade handkerchief from his sleeve and wiped it, and then said, "Don't think about it in your heart, Ben Shao didn't wear so little to blow the cold wind here because of that little mistake." ”

Chen Yi didn't believe it: "Then what is the young master standing here for a long time?" ”

Gu Yuancheng replied: "Because it looks good." ”

"Huh?"

"Don't you think that Ben Shao is fluttering in white, and he looks particularly good standing on this rain platform?"

“……”

"What, do you think Young Master Ben is not good-looking?" Gu Yuancheng looked at Chen Yi with a threatening look in his eyes.

“…… It's good-looking..., the young master is naturally good-looking......"

Gu Yuancheng stared at Chen Yi and continued to ask, "That guy who is less than Shen Qingzhi, how is it?" ”

And said that he was not obsessed with that incident!

"The young master is the best-looking." Chen Yi said casually.

"Count you kid with vision." Gu Yuancheng was satisfied: "How is Tuzhou doing now?" ”

Chen Yi first rolled his eyes in his heart, and then replied respectfully, "The snow disaster has become more and more serious, and Shen Xiang is raising food and silver. ”

"A lot of gentry are dead, right?"

"Yes. Before Shen Xiang arrived in Tuzhou, a wealthy merchant family had been beheaded, and not long after, Shen Xiang personally ordered the beheading of two wealthy gentry. Now the hearts of the people in Tuzhou City are floating and bloodstained. ”

Gu Yuancheng stood on a high place and looked in the direction of Tuzhou, the corners of his mouth raised, "It's just an appearance, she must have backup." ”

"What does the young master mean that Shen Xiang has already expected this snow disaster?"

Gu Yuancheng narrowed his eyes and said with a smile, "If you haven't even guessed this, what else is Ben Shao playing with her?" ”

Chen Yi was a little frightened, he didn't know what to say.

"Qinguo's disaster relief food will soon arrive in Tuzhou, you send someone to stop it, remember that it is enough to stop it, and you must not reveal your identity." Gu Yuancheng commanded.

"Yes."

Chen Yi was about to retreat when he received the order, but Gu Yuancheng stopped him.

"Wait."

"Does the young master have any other orders?"

"Just send someone, you have injuries on your body, you don't have to do it yourself." Gu Yuancheng said uneasily.

Chen Yi's heart was touched, and he said, "My subordinates understand." ”

"She was a little ruthless, but Ben Shao didn't make her feel better, so don't take this matter to heart."

Chen Yi lowered his eyes: "My subordinates didn't blame the young master or Shen Xiang. ”

Gu Yuancheng nodded, "I know your temperament, but Ben Shao is a character who can't tolerate the loss of his family, you don't have to say much." ”

Chen Yi was silent, he looked at Gu Yuancheng and said, "Young Master, have you ever thought about it, in fact, you can try not to worry about something with someone?" ”

"You mean Shen Qingzhi?" Gu Yuancheng sneered.

"Whoever."

Gu Yuancheng didn't think about it, and said directly, "Impossible." ”

"What about Shen Xiang?" Chen Yi asked, "Shen Xiang can't be considered offended by you. ”

Gu Yuancheng didn't speak, he just looked at Tuzhou City lightly under the goose feathers and heavy snow.

The snow was falling, and there was no daylight.