The palace near noon is very quiet, but it is not deserted at all, and the vicinity of Kunning Palace is full of palace people on duty.

Empress Zhang sat in front of a dresser in Kunning Palace, gently turning her neck, looking left and right at her face in the bronze mirror. She felt that she had lost some weight in a few days.

Fear filled her heart. She was so remorseful that she had done the wrong thing and said the wrong thing, but she would never do it again.

Is the saint already suspicious of her, and how will he deal with her? Support the people of the British public family, reuse Zhang Fu, and then find a way to abolish her as a queen?!

Thinking of this, Zhang felt very angry!

She is the wife of the saint, and for so many years she has been wholeheartedly helping him and giving birth to children. Years of affection and affection, why did it become like this? Half a lifetime of companionship, isn't it as good as a little girl who has just known each other for a few months?

At this moment, a cautious voice of a eunuch came from behind him: "Empress Niangniang, the emperor has come to Kunning Palace." ”

Zhang was a little surprised, and hurriedly sorted out his clothes and headdress in front of the bronze mirror, and stood up. She soon realized why the Holy Lord often came to Kunning Palace at noon...... Because in this way, the saint does not have to worry about whether to stay in Kunning Palace.

She remembered an incident that a palace maid had quietly inspired, which was what the saint had said in Concubine Zhang's palace.

The saint talked to Zhang Guifei about his feelings when he went to bed in Kunning Palace: For example, when it was time to eat, I was not hungry and ate tasteless food, but I still ate the meal, because it was time to eat, and it was time to eat.

Zhang's heart said: Men like the new and hate the old without conscience!

Zhang walked out of the dormitory and saw that Zhu Gaochi had already come in. She saluted, approached him affectionately, and said softly with Zhu Gaochi, "The Holy Lord has to come back earlier today." ”

Zhu Gaochi said: "There are so many things in the court, no matter how much I do, I can't be busy, and I have to let the ministers do it." It makes no difference if I stay a little longer or a little less. ”

He sat down on the big and soft chair above, exhaled comfortably, and said, "By the way, Gao Xianning, who went back to the Hanlin Academy, wrote to persuade me to establish the prince early." Today, another minister mentioned that I think this should be done. ”

Zhang was taken aback when he heard this, and on his fair face, the gaze of the small eyes with single eyelids flickered and changed. Zhu Gaochi looked at her and continued: "My own son is the eldest son, and sooner or later he will be the crown prince, so it is better to stand up early." ”

Zhang's heart was happy and worried, wondering if this was a trap? She said cautiously, "Now that the battle ahead is urgent, the Holy Lord doesn't need to be in a hurry. Zhanji is only ten years old this year, and he is still young, so he can talk about it later. ”

"This is also something I'm worried about, Zhan Ji and Zhan Kai are still young and can't help me." Zhu Gaochi sighed and said, "In the current chaos, the most sincere thing is my own family. ”

There is an attitude in this sentence that the Holy One is showing goodwill in his heart.

When he suddenly talked about it, Zhang's mind quickly interpreted what he meant: if he wants to establish Zhanji as the crown prince, it should be a compromise by the emperor; The emperor's mention of Zhanji's young age is another reminder, as if to remind the Zhang family that his young son Zhu Zhanji needs his protection.

Therefore, the most sensible thing to do in the struggle within the royal family is to reconcile, at least temporarily. It's good for everyone.

Zhu Gaochi's voice said: "Originally, when we were in the Yanwang Mansion, Gao Xu and we were a family. So far, there are only me and the queen, Zhan Ji and Zhan Kai are a family, and I feel a little sad to think about it. ”

After hearing this, Zhang immediately became sad with the emperor, she wiped away her tears, and choked up: "The concubine was born, not a rich and noble family, and now she is the queen, and she has nothing else to ask for." May the world be peaceful, and the family and health will be safe. The concubine and the woman should have been husband and child, and only hoped that the saint would put down the rebellion as soon as possible and make the Ming country peaceful and peaceful. ”

A smile appeared on Zhu Gaochi's chubby face, and he nodded: "The family doesn't talk about two families, and the queen can think like this, I am very pleased." ”

Zhang immediately responded gently, she leaned over and held Zhu Gaochi's hand: "Our family has encountered so many difficulties before, and we have survived. This time Gao Xu rebelled, and he was resentful against us; The Holy One does not need to worry too much, the rebellion will definitely be quelled, and there is no obstacle that cannot be overcome! ”

Zhu Gaochi groaned: "It's still the queen's general knowledge. ”

"You don't need to praise the concubine, the concubine is the wife of the saint and the closest person, how can there be a reason not to think about the saint? The Holy One must understand my heart, and if anyone can betray you, but the concubine will never be. Zhang said softly.

Zhu Gaochi nodded and said, "I know." When the minister spoke about the matter again, I consulted with the ministers and made Zhanji the crown prince in the handbook. ”

…… In the afternoon of the same day, Xu Huizu was finally summoned by the emperor in the Dongnuan Pavilion of the Qianqing Palace. Since the defeat in the southwest, this was the first time Xu Huizu had seen the emperor here.

Xu Huizu walked into the partition door, knelt down and bowed: "The minister is guilty, please condemn the saint." ”

Zhu Gaochi asked, "What is Wei Guogong's crime?" ”

Xu Huizu said: "Jiangyin Marquis Wu Gao's mistake to miss the fighter plane is the fault of the ministers. ”

Zhu Gaochi glanced at him and sighed: "Wei Guogong is just recommending, but the person who gave him the seal is me." I don't blame my uncle, just settle down. ”

Xu Huizu thanked him, got up from the floor tiles, and suddenly his head seemed to be poking at the roof, and Xu Huizu, who was standing tall, was very burly!

He frowned and said: "After the fall of Guizhou City, the rebel king thought that the Marquis of Jiangyin was anxious and wanted to ambush him; The Marquis of Jiangyin saw through his plan and avoided a big defeat. Wu Gao, the Marquis of Jiangyin, has always been prudent in his use of troops, and his ministers recommended him to rescue Guizhou, but he used it in the wrong place......"

"I also understand the key to this battle, which is that Wu Gaojun neglected the fighter." Zhu Gaochi said, "At first, I complained that Gu Cheng had different intentions, but if Wu Gao marched to Guizhou City and Guizhou City was not lost, why would there be anything behind?" Therefore, the crime of the fall of Guizhou City is not Gu Yong, but Guo Ming. ”

Xu Huizu said in a deep voice: "Please don't be biased. The burning of the military rations of the Marquis of Zhenyuan was not necessarily intentional by him, but it was said by someone with a heart to mislead the saint. ”

Zhu Gaochi was silent.

He was silent for a while before he spoke: "I heard that Gao Xu himself was on the battlefield in Guizhou. If it wasn't Wu Gao at that time, and a different general, I'm afraid it wouldn't necessarily be Gao Xu's opponent. I know that my uncle doesn't like Gao Xu, and Gao Xu also hates my uncle, but we can't help but admit that Gao Xu is very good at fighting! ”

"Cunning." Xu Huizu still said stubbornly, "Wu Gao was deceived by Gao Xu!" Otherwise, the good fighters will not be able to seize the important town of Guizhou under the reinforcements of 100,000 troops. ”

Zhu Gaochi didn't want to argue with Xu Huizu about this matter, and he didn't have to let others admit that the second brother was powerful, just casually said what was in his heart just now. Zhu Gaochi asked: "How to deal with Gao Xu next time, does my uncle have any thoughts?" ”

Xu Huizu said: "The minister thinks that for the time being, there is no need to think about how to attack the southwest, Gao Xu will take the initiative to attack!" ”

Zhu Gaochi moved his position slightly, "Uncle decisive?" Where will Gao Xu attack? ”

Xu Huizu said in a deep voice: "Huguang. ”

Zhu Gaochi immediately turned around and looked up at the picture on the wall. He hadn't been to too many places in his life, his eyes were fixed on the map, and he could only try his best to imagine what the Ming Dynasty looked like.

After a long time, Zhu Gaochi said without looking back: "The official army has a heavy army in Huguangtun, why didn't Gao Xu take advantage of the victory to capture Guangxi?" ”

Xu Huizu's voice said: "Today's world should be a peaceful and prosperous world, not a time when the world will compete for supremacy in the troubled times of the last generation. Therefore, Gao Xu does not need to covet the amount of land and adopt the strategy of gradual encroachment, what he wants is the Ming Dynasty! If the rebels take Guangxi and then march to Beijing, the road is too far, and the war will have to drag on for a long time. With his many years of understanding of Gao Xu, he is very likely to want to fight in Huguang and want to settle the situation with a conference. ”

Zhu Gaochi's face was pale and his expression was solemn. After being silent for a while, he took his eyes off the map and turned to look at Xu Huizu: "If Uncle Ruojiao said again, what is the chance of winning in Huguang?" ”

"As long as the court uses the right person, at least ninety percent of the chance of winning!" Xu Huizu replied without hesitation.

Zhu Gaochi's head was raised, and his pupils contracted slightly: "In that case, why did Gao Xu ask for a fight?" ”

Xu Huizu said: "Gao Xu is that kind of person. The rebels entered Huguang and were in an extremely dangerous situation; But if it succeeds, the benefits are also very great. It is very much in line with Gao Xu's consistent actions. ”

Xu Huizu paused, clenched his fists and said: "In the southwest war, the imperial court lost, but the main elite was unscathed. The rebels in this battle can only be regarded as self-protection and avoid annihilation! But there was little success. Gao Xu can't destroy the imperial court's Beijing camp and the elite guards for a day, and it will be difficult to get rid of the passive situation of being repeatedly surrounded and suppressed in one day! The rebels entered Huguang and looked for an opportunity to deal with the elite of the imperial court, which was the only chance for Gao Xu to turn the situation around. ”

While listening, Zhu Gaochi felt that what Xu Huizu said was very reasonable! Zhu Gaochi couldn't ride a horse to go into battle in person, but he was born in the Yanwang Mansion, surrounded by military generals, and he knew a little about fighting.

The second brother Gao Xu is indeed often risky and bold, and in the previous battle in the southwest, Gao Xu also sought victory in danger. After Xu Huizu said this, Zhu Gaochi also felt more and more that Gao Xu might take a big risk!

He said in a low voice: "Many soldiers in the Beijing camp were the Jingnan Army back then, and Gao Xu was quite prestigious in the hearts of the Jingnan Army. ”

Xu Huizu said coldly: "Holy Lord, the families of the soldiers in the Beijing camp are all in Zhili. During the 'Battle of Jingyan', Gao Xu led more than 10,000 soldiers and horses at most, and there were only a few soldiers who had fought with him and had real friendships. Gao Xu has a reputation in the army, but will the brothers abandon their families and businesses for the sake of a little prestige? What's more, the current court has a great chance of winning, and everyone in the world is real. ”

Zhu Gaochi breathed a sigh of relief when he heard this, his eyes lit up, "He dares to come, don't I dare to welcome him?" ”

Xu Huizu bowed and said: "The Holy Wisdom and Divine Martial Arts! ”