To be able to decide whether a person is rich or poor, high or low, only a word from the person on the dragon chair can determine the ups and downs of a person's life.

The reason why Xie Yutang can regain his prestige now is mostly because he has the bridge of King Chu to help him say some good things in front of the emperor. If he did something to make the emperor hate him, wouldn't it be done.

The prince thought about it, and it was not very likely that Xie Yutang would make a mistake in his actions, so he would have to do it on the emperor.

If you want to make the emperor hate someone. Then that person has to do the most taboo thing for the emperor. What is the most taboo for the emperor? It's nothing more than the dragon chair under him being snatched away.

If a civil servant or a military general, they have too many followers, have a good family background, and can even be on an equal footing with the emperor, then the emperor will naturally eradicate this person sooner or later.

Whether it is the predecessors who have released their military power with a glass of wine, or can pull their children into the royal family to win them over, etc., as long as they can eradicate those forces that will threaten him, the emperor will do anything.

This is much more convenient, and the prince immediately thought of a good way, so that he can defeat Xie Yutang without much effort!

He sat upright on a chair and ordered: "Someone, send the high eunuch to come, this prince has something to look for him." ”

Eunuch Gao is the personal eunuch next to the emperor, it can be said that he has always grown up with the emperor, only he can help himself now and have the right to speak in front of the emperor, he is one of the most important people in the whole plan.

But after a while, the high eunuch came, he was now about the same age as the emperor, with a beard that was not long, deep eye sockets, and furrows on his brown skin, which were not deep or shallow, and he looked much older.

He bowed to the prince resignedly, and said with a smile: "See His Royal Highness the Prince, His Royal Highness the Crown Prince called the servants this time, but what do you have to explain?" ”

There seems to be a tacit understanding between the two, and the eunuch Gao took the initiative to ask, and the prince also sent his subordinates to prevent being talked about. In fact, this is not the first time the crown prince has done this, the reason why he can trust Eunuch Gao today is also because he has often asked him to pass on the emperor's side to do things before.

Whether it is to help himself say good things or pass on some news, as long as the prince has a lot of rewards in his hands, the high eunuch is also really open-minded about money, and it is not good to take money to do things.

The prince was also very satisfied with this, and the relationship between the two people who went back and forth was also familiar, and the eunuch Gao occasionally opened a small stove for the prince, and only told him any important information. The prince also knew each other, and increased the commission fee for the high eunuch, and in this way, they became the most satisfied customers of each other.

This time was no exception, the prince said: "Eunuch Gao, this prince wants you to speak ill of a person in front of the emperor this time." ”

Eunuch Gao asked suspiciously, "Who?" ”

"Xie Yutang."

Eunuch Gao pondered for a moment and said, "General Xie Xiao is now gaining the emperor's trust, and it is a little difficult to crush his position in the emperor's heart. ”

"The prince has his own way to do this, you just need to tell the emperor that although Xie Yutang's ability is strong, it is definitely more than that, and it may even overshadow the master, and there may be a threat to the emperor and the country at that time."

Eunuch Gao pondered for a moment, then said with a smile: "Since this is the case, then the servants will definitely act in accordance with the plan of His Royal Highness the Crown Prince." ”

The prince said: "If you succeed at that time, you will naturally benefit from it." With that, he took out a bag of silver that had been prepared in advance, and the cloth bag was heavy to the touch, which made Eunuch Gao very satisfied.

His subordinates saluted and said, "Your Royal Highness Prince Xie, the servants will go back and persuade the emperor not to relax his vigilance on this matter, His Royal Highness just needs to wait for the good news from the slaves." ”

The prince nodded with satisfaction and said, "Well, I am naturally relieved that you are doing things." ”

After Eunuch Gao left, the prince was complacent, and he didn't believe that anyone in the entire palace could beat him, the prince. Xie Yutang, Xie Yutang, and that hateful King of Chu, you just watch yourself gradually lose power!

In the Heart Cultivation Palace, the emperor's brows that had been frowning for many days finally relaxed, and he rubbed his hands, and his heart had a lot of favorability towards Xie Yutang's bravery and initiative. What this country needs is such a pillar material, Xie Yutang is a good seedling worth promoting.

At this time, Eunuch Gao walked in with a cup of hot tea and a plate of pastries, and said, "Your Majesty, please use it." ”

The emperor also has a rare appetite, he usually doesn't touch pastries, he actually ate several pieces today, and the high eunuch also calmed down and said: "The emperor is in a good mood recently? ”

"The rebellion in the northwest has been uncertain for a day, and I have trouble sleeping and eating for a day, but I did not dare to spread the news to shake the hearts of the people, so I only discussed the matter with a few close ministers. It is also rare that the king of Chu has the heart to share my worries, and recommended General Xie Xiao to go, and he also agreed on the first floor, and promised that the rebellion would be put down within fifteen days. ”

The more the emperor spoke, the more excited he became, and all his joy was expressed on his eyebrows: "Now there are not many brave and resourceful soldiers like this in my court, and Mu Zhufeng is also good, but I didn't expect to murder the prince." Now the position of general is vacant, and when the rebellion in the northwest is put down, I am willing to hand over this position to General Xie Xiao. ”

When Eunuch Gao heard this, sure enough, it was the same as the prince predicted, and the next step should be to play on his own.

Eunuch Gao also smiled brightly and said: "Congratulations to the emperor, the emperor is right, General Xie Xiao is one of the best in terms of martial arts and resourcefulness, and his prestige in the army is also outstanding, and I can hardly find a person who is exactly the same." ”

"But have you ever imagined that General Xie's power will be too great, and it will pose a threat to the emperor and the country at that time?"

Eunuch Gao's words made the emperor stunned and fell into thought, and Eunuch Gao knew that his plan had worked, so he continued: "Although General Xie's family is not prominent, but in terms of force and resourcefulness, the only thing that can be compared with him is nothing more than the prince and the emperor, and if he serves as a general in the army and wins the hearts of the army, wouldn't it be equivalent to having hundreds of thousands of followers?" ”

"Although General Xie is indeed loyal to the emperor and obeys the emperor's orders now, but the emperor, you still have to take precautions, don't you, don't you be afraid of 10,000, just in case, whether the position of this general should be handed over to Emperor Mu Zhufeng or carefully consider it before making a decision, don't make a big mistake!"

After that, he didn't forget to salute and said: "The slave is in vain, if you anger the emperor, please ask the emperor to calm his anger, don't blame the slave." ”

The emperor raised his hand while scraping his chin and said, "Get up, I also think what you said makes sense, I will seriously consider this matter, you can step down." ”

"Yes." Eunuch Gao smiled smugly, and after leaving, he sent a message to the prince: "The matter has been completed, His Royal Highness the prince can rest assured." The prince was very happy, and sent a lot of silver to reward the high eunuch.

thought that things would go according to the two of them, but the emperor gradually lost confidence and trust in Xie Yutang, and his status fell one after another. The crown prince took the opportunity to support the new general to ascend to the throne and returned to his glory moment in one fell swoop.

However, what they didn't expect happened, after pacifying the war in the northwest, Xie Yutang returned triumphantly, but not long after he came back, the emperor called him to the Taihe Palace to discuss matters.

In the Taihe Palace, the emperor was sitting with a grim face, and Xie Yutang didn't even have time to change the armor he wore in battle, so he stood in this huge hall.

"Weichen Xie Yutang knocks to see the emperor!" His voice was overwhelming, and the echo lingered for a long time.

Xie Yutang's heart was also very nervous, after all, seeing the emperor like this didn't look like he wanted to reward himself for anything, but it was terrifying as if something had happened.

"Yutang, if I ask you, you must answer seriously."

"Yes, Your Majesty." Fine sweat oozed from Xie Yutang's forehead, and his hands clenched into a fist.

"What's your relationship with that Yan Mar recently?"

"Huh?" Xie Yutang didn't react at once, why did the emperor suddenly ask such a question, but he still replied: "It's still ...... Not bad. ”

The emperor said: "Really? ”

Thinking that the emperor might have come to urge marriage, Xie Yutang had to add fuel and vinegar and said: "Actually, there are occasional quarrels, maybe Weichen and her are not suitable." ”

"In this case," the emperor pondered for a moment, and continued, "If this is the case, now that you are of the age of marriage, do you think you can like it?" ”

"This ...... Your Majesty, Weichen hasn't considered marriage for the time being. ”

"Look at you, you are also more than twenty years old, and those civil and military generals of the same age as you already have children, but you are not married, and I am anxious for you in my heart."

The emperor thought carefully for a long time last night, and what Eunuch Gao said was indeed reasonable, but Xie Yutang was a rare talent, and the emperor really didn't want to lose him.

Thinking about it this way, there is only one way to prevent him from rebelling and threatening himself, and that is to involve him in the royal relationship and make him completely a royal person.

Woo him and give him all kinds of benefits, so that even if he has the intention of rebellion, he will not do such a thing for the sake of his wife.

"Your Majesty, Wechen is now dedicated to the country, and has no two hearts, and I also ask the emperor to learn clearly, Wechen just wants to be loyal to the country, and he will not give up."

He knelt on the ground with his fists clenched, and the emperor's fingers tapped restlessly on the table, and the two were at a stalemate for a while. One of them sat and the other knelt, and the distinction between monarchs and ministers was obvious.

The emperor couldn't care so much, he said bluntly: "What I mean, whether it is Yan Mar or Princess Jinghe, you must choose one of them to marry her." ”