"Old Prince.....!" Huang Fuzheng was taken aback, but instantly understood that in this situation, Sima Lan had no choice. vertex

In the eyes of the ministers, Sima Lan is an auxiliary minister, and it is precisely because of this identity that he can reach out to control the government, and now the emperor asks him, which seems to be a simple question, but it has a deep meaning.

If Sima Lan persuaded the emperor not to give the title in public because of his personal prejudices against Qi Ning, it would be like teaching the emperor to go back on his word.

The most important duty of the auxiliary minister is to help the emperor maintain discipline, if the emperor violates the law of the ancestors, or even has a loss of virtue, as an auxiliary minister, he naturally has to try his best to admonish and prevent the emperor from acting willfully.

If Longtai just gave the decree, Sima Lan immediately persuaded him, maybe he could take back his fate, but when the decree was given, Sima Lan did not stop it, then it was a tacit acquiescence to the emperor's will, and now Qi Ning has successfully tamed the horse, if he stops it at this time, firstly, it is to encourage the emperor to rebel and regard the holy decree as nothing, and secondly, it is also to make everyone feel that this town is a communiqué personal vendetta, so that the prestige will inevitably plummet, and the reputation will be greatly damaged.

Everyone knew that Sima Lan never wanted to see Qi Ning really be made a duke, but in this case, he had to follow the emperor's wishes, so as to show the selflessness of the duke as a loyal minister of the country.

"The Holy One already has a will, and since there is no one to advise, you are naturally acquiescing." Sima Lan's expression was solemn, and Lao Cheng was serious: "The words of the Son of Heaven are as heavy as Mount Tai, how can you regret it?" ”

When the ministers saw Sima Lan's righteous and stern words, some people secretly laughed in their hearts.

"Although Jinyihou is young, you have all seen it today, it is a brave and amazing skill." Sima Lan said slowly: "And the three generations of the Jinyi Qi family have made supreme meritorious deeds for my Great Chu, even if the horse is not tamed today, the saint will give him the title of duke, and the old minister thinks that it is okay." ”

Longtai said: "The old father-in-law is loyal to the country, and I am very pleased. He looked at Qi Ning and said, "Qi Ning, with your qualifications, you shouldn't have been named a duke, but since I have made an order, I naturally won't go back on my word." After a slight groan, he said: "Qi Ning listens to the order!" ”

Qi Ning knew very well in his heart that if it weren't for today's opportunity, he was afraid that he would not have a chance to become a duke in another ten or eight years, but today was a coincidence, and he became a duke in a daze, of course he knew that this was not a bad thing, so without saying a word, he knelt on the ground: "The minister accepts the order!" ”

"Jinyi waits for Qi Ning, brave and martial, and accumulates the merits of the ancestors, and now he is crowned as a ...... Protector of the country! Longtai's expression was solemn: "But remember that you will work for the country more, don't live up to the prestige of the Jinyi family, and don't live up to my expectations!" ”

Qi Ning immediately said: "The minister receives the decree, thank the emperor for his grace, and the minister must do his best to serve the court and repay the emperor's grace!" ”

Longtai raised his hand and said, "Flatten!" When Qi Ning got up, he said: "When Emperor Taizong was trapped, the old marquis in brocade took off his clothes and dedicated himself to Emperor Taizong, willing to suffer from the cold, and the loyalty of the old marquis in brocade is emotional." Xiang Liu said to his side: "Take my civilian clothes!" ”

The ministers looked at each other, but Liu quickly took a brocade casual clothes, and Longtai said: "I also gave you a brocade robe today, I just hope that when you see the brocade clothes, I think of the loyalty of the old marquis." ”

Liu sent the brocade clothes to the past, Qi Ning took it with both hands, and said respectfully: "The minister will live up to the high expectations of the saint!" Carefully holding the brocade clothes, he retreated, and the horse was also temporarily led down by the eunuch of the imperial horse.

The surrounding ministers secretly thought in their hearts, today is the first day of the autumn hunt, but Qi Ning has already achieved a lot of fruits, not only got a one-in-a-thousand BMW, but also was crowned as the protector of the country, and was given brocade clothes, such glory is really rare.

"Ladies and gentlemen, Jinghong has been obtained by Qi Ning, and there is still a black flash that no one has tamed, do you still have anyone willing to give it a try?" Long Tai looked around at the ministers: "I missed this opportunity, it will not be easy to find such a good horse next time." ”

Although some people are unwilling, they also know that if they want to go out at this time, it will undoubtedly be asking for trouble.

Chi Fengdian came out to tame the horse, but he fell short, if he went on the field at this time, it would be a shame to lose, if he won, then if he slapped Chi Fengdian in the face, for the sake of a horse to offend the commander of the Guards, no matter how it is calculated, it is a loss-making business.

Moreover, the emperor has sent someone to summon the three fierce generals, but the meaning is also obvious, that is, to let the three fierce generals try to show their hands, since this is the case, there is no need to go forward to make do.

Seeing that everyone was silent, Long Taicai said: "In this case, you Aiqing will disperse first, I am also tired, wait until Chu Cangge and them come, I will come again." ”

At the moment, the emperor returned to his tent surrounded by the palace people, and the ministers sent the emperor away, and they also dispersed.

Qi Ning led the Jinghong horse, and was very happy in his heart, secretly thinking that if there was really any urgent matter in the future, this Jinghong could come in handy, so he rode the Jinghong around, and it was really a galloping horse, far from being comparable to ordinary horses.

He thought to himself that if he tamed the black flash, he didn't know if he could get the two horses together?

Such a BMW is really worth a thousand gold, and when the time comes, it will be really cool to keep one and sell one by yourself.

It's just that he also knows that if this is the case, he will be condemned to the wrath of the people, and in the current situation, it is better not to offend many of him.

"Guogong, congratulations to Guogong for winning the BMW." Qi Ning was about to get on the horse and ride around the country, when he heard a voice behind him, he didn't react at first, but he soon realized that he was already the protector of the country, and when he turned around, it was Dou Kui.

Qi Ning has always had no good impression of Dou Kui, and now this person is bowing down to himself, nothing more than relying on his own big tree to shelter him from the wind and rain, but today this guy is the first to stand up to the emperor to ask for a seal for himself, which is not easy for Dou Kui, and said with a smile: "Lord Dou, I want to thank you today." ”

Of course, Dou Kui meant what Qi Ning was referring to, and said busily: "Don't dare, don't dare, Guogong made fun of it." He stepped forward and exclaimed: "Sure enough, it is a peerless horse that can be met but not sought, and this amazing horse can only be controlled by characters like Guogong." ”

Qi Ning said with a smile: "If it weren't for the emperor's gift, Lord Dou likes it, and I'll give it to you." ”

Guogong laughed. Dou Kui smiled: "Such a BMW, the lower officials don't have the courage to ride it." I looked left and right, and saw the ministers scattering in twos and threes, and said in a low voice: "Guogong, this year's autumn hunting is really a bit special, in previous years, it was a team hunting, and there was no such thing as taming horses, this year not only tamed horses, but also the emperor also summoned Chu Cangge to them, this ...... It's new. ”

"New weather?" Qi Ning grabbed the reins of the horse with one hand, stroked the supple mane with the other, and chuckled: "Lord Dou, you seem to have something to say." ”

Dou Kui said in a low voice: "Guogong, the lower officials think that this autumn hunt is not only to strengthen morale, but I am afraid that the emperor also wants to select some brave generals from them for the Northern Expedition." ”

"Oh?"

"With all due respect, General Qi has passed away, the righteous prince is old, and there are not many generals in the DPRK who can use it." Dou Kui said softly: "Even the East China Sea Division, the Grand Governor of Taitai, has been killed, so it seems that the only general who can really take charge on his own is General Yue Huanshan." ”

"General Yue also has a group of brave generals under him, and if he really wants to go on the Northern Expedition, he is also a man who can recruit and fight habitually." Qi Ning said with a smile.

Dou Kui hesitated for a moment before he said: "Guogong, the lower official said a few words that should not be said, and I hope that Guogong will not blame." ”

"What kind of politeness do you have with me?" Qi Ning said: "If you have something to say, just say it." ”

Qi Ning's attitude was kind, Dou Kui's expression was slightly relaxed, and then he said softly: "Guogong, but I don't know if you know, but whenever a big war is imminent, the imperial court will send some generals to the front line, although it is to enhance strength, but ..... In fact, everyone knows in their hearts that it is also to monitor the generals on the front line. ”

"Oh?" Qi Ning was stunned: "There is still this matter?" ”

Dou Kui bowed his head and said, "Exactly." When General Qi was alive, he was loyal to the imperial court, whether it was Emperor Taizong or the first emperor, he trusted the Jinyi Qi family, and even so, he often sent generals from the court. After a pause, he leaned closer to Qi Ning's side and said in a low voice: "Now that General Yue took office after General Qi passed away. Guogong also knew that the situation in the imperial court was quite chaotic at that time, the emperor had just ascended the throne, and he couldn't take care of the front line, and Yue Huanshan had always been the deputy general under General Qi, General Qi passed away, and only Yue Huanshan could hold the Qinhuai Army at that time, so ..... For the sake of the stability of the front, the imperial court could only let Yue Huanshan command the whole army. ”

Qi Ning frowned slightly, and said softly, "Lord Dou, what do you mean by this?" ”

"Guogong, the imperial court trusts the Jinyi Qi family, but it doesn't mean that it will also trust Yue Huanshan." Dou Kui sighed: "Yue Huanshan was picked up by General Qi, and he is naturally grateful to the Qi family, but whether he is also loyal to the imperial court, that ..... No one can tell. ”

Qi Ning's face sank, and he said in a low voice: "Lord Dou, this is the end of this, do you know that if your words are spread to General Yue's ears, it will be a matter of life and death." ”

"Guogong, in front of others, the lower officials can't even mention a word." Dou Kui sighed lightly: "But here in Guogong, the lower officials still have to explain it. ”

Qi Ning hesitated for a moment before saying, "If the imperial court doesn't trust General Yue, then this Northern Expedition ..... Will you think he's handsome? ”

"Changing generals on the spot will affect the morale of the army, and the imperial court will not do this unless it is absolutely necessary." Dou Kui said: "But even if Yue Huanshan is the commander at that time, the imperial court will definitely take precautions." After looking around, he made sure that no one was paying attention to this side, and then he said in a low voice: "What the emperor means today, the lower officials dare to guess, it is likely that a few generals will be selected to go to the Qinhuai Army to supervise Yue Huanshan." ”

"Sima Changshen has already gone to the Qinhuai Army, and with him by his side, he is waiting to be the eyes and ears of the imperial court." Qi Ning said: "Why do you want to choose another general? ”