On the northwest road, two luxurious cars slowly moved forward under the protection of the guards. In one car sat the Seventh Prince Delong, and in the other car, Duan Lang and Zhang Ruming were seated. The speed of the team was not fast, and Duan Lang was lying comfortably in the car, looking at Zhang Ruming, who seemed to be eating forever.

"Lao Zhang, I'm tired of your mouth, in addition to eating, you have to snore at night, can you let it idle for a while."

"Brother, in life, is there a more important event than eating?" Zhang Ruming said with a twisted face.

", if you want to be the emperor in a hurry, isn't it as big as you eating chicken legs." Duan Lang rolled his eyes.

Zhang Ruming snorted disdainfully, "Let that kid Delong starve for ten days and a half months, put a chicken leg here, and a jade seal there, and Lao Tzu promised that he would take the chicken leg first." ”

Duan Lang smiled bitterly, "Forget it, it's useless to tell you this." I ask you, what are your plans when you arrive in Kyoto? ”

"Don't plan it, Lao Tzu directly told Yu Ban that according to the will of the first emperor, Delong should take the throne."

"And then?"

Then he ascended the throne. I said Duan Lang, some things don't have to be so complicated, just go straight and straightforward. ”

"It's easy for you to say, if all the courtiers are against it, how can you ascend the throne. Besides, then Yu Ban let Delong ascend the throne so easily? ”

"Whoever opposes Lao Tzu will kill whoever he wants, why do you want to do so much." Zhang Ruming pouted and said.

Duan Lang leaned against the car with his head in his hands, "It's easy to kill people, but who will run in this world." Our soldiers and horses are fighting in the front, there is no logistics supply, there is no salary for the guards, who will follow you to fight hard. These grains and military salaries did not fall from the sky, and the reason why Yu Ban was able to sit in the phase for so long was that Emperor Yuning was also concerned about this at the beginning. I hadn't thought about this before, but after taking over Landu City, I realized that feeding hundreds of thousands of people was not an easy task. What's more, I have a population of more than 20 million in the Great Xia, and I have to feed not only many officials but also a million troops by plowing in the spring and harvesting various taxes in the autumn. The function of a courtier is not that of an individual, but of the power he represents. If it weren't for these, Emperor Yuning would not have made such a will. ”

Zhang Ruming looked at Duan Lang with interest, "Shout, have you learned a lot from Mingyue?" These are all questions that Delong's kid thinks, what the hell are we doing with that idle mind. I said Duan Lang, you said that after Delong ascends the throne, what kind of official should we seal to be enough? ”

"What, you want to be an official in the court?" Duan Lang looked at Zhang Ruming strangely.

Zhang Ruming shook his head, "I don't want to, Lao Tzu still thinks that Lidu City is good." Otherwise, I will talk to Delong when I go back, and I will seal Lao Tzu as a state minister, but Lao Tzu is still stationed in the capital. ”

Duan Lang said with a smile, "Then it would be better to directly crown you as the capital of the city, how can there be a country in the city." ”

Zhang Ruming wiped his hands, "Duan Lang, you kid told me the truth, I never thought about becoming the king." ”

Duan Lang smiled bitterly and shook his head, he knew that since Han Pingzi said that, many people would think that he had this idea. However, Duan Lang really didn't think about it so much, he just wanted to live a free and easy life, and he didn't want to be oppressed.

Behind Duan Lang's car, the Seventh Prince Delong sat in the car with his eyes slightly closed, and began to think about what would happen after he ascended the throne. The great victory in the Western Theater gave him the prestige to win the world. Coupled with the 200,000 horses at the lower pass, it is imperative for Delong to return to Beijing and ascend the throne this time. Even if Duan Lang didn't bring a single soldier and had the support of an army of 200,000, Delong didn't think there would be any surprises.

In the Kyoto Prince's Mansion in Great Xia, a car was parked outside the palace gate. The guards at the door of the mansion said in their hearts that who was so bold that they dared to drive the car directly to the gate of the mansion. Even if the ministers of the DPRK and China came to visit, they could only park the car next to it and say hello politely.

The guards in the house were just about to reprimand angrily, but suddenly found that the person driving the car was actually wearing a black fish suit. The guards in the palace hurriedly put away their flamboyant atmosphere and stepped forward to ask politely.

"I don't know which adult is coming, I'll go and report it."

The spy who drove the car said in a deep voice, "My Lord Huai has visited, please report it." ”

The guards in the palace were stunned in their hearts, "Lord Huai? ”

"This is my family's waist card, don't report it quickly." The scout who was driving the car showed his waist card.

The face of the guards in the mansion changed, and he quickly nodded in agreement and ran towards the mansion. After a while, a housekeeper walked out, stepped forward and said with a fist.

"Lord Huai, my master is invited."

The curtain of the car was lifted, and Lord Huai stepped out of the car. Looking up at the magnificent palace courtyard, Lord Huai silently followed inside.

In the main hall, Prince Hong was sitting in the top position in civilian clothes, and when he saw Lord Huai coming in, Prince Hong stood up and said with a smile.

"Lord Huai, to my prince's mansion, you are a rare guest."

"Your Royal Highness, please forgive me for the interruption."

"Hehe, Lord Huai is polite, please take a seat. Come on, watch the tea! ”

Prince Hiroshi was quite polite to Lord Huai, and if there was anyone in the whole of Kyoto who made him fear, it was this mysterious Detective Boss who didn't know the depths.

The two sides sat down separately, and the next person served the teacup and politely put it on the side of Lord Huai. As he exited, the servant quietly closed the door to the hall.

"Lord Huai, you have nothing to do but go to the Three Treasures Palace, I don't know what you have to do?" Prince Hong looked at Lord Huai with a smile.

Lord Huai looked at the scheming Prince Hong, hesitated slightly, and said with a slight fist, "Entrusted by people, loyal to people, I hope His Royal Highness the Prince will not be surprised." ”

"Lord Huai is an important minister trusted by Emperor Yuning, please tell me if you have something to say."

Prince Hong's words are quite sarcastic. After all, Emperor Yuning's two most trusted close ministers, Wei Dong was loyal, and he not only violated the holy will but also killed Wei Dong. The word trust can no longer be used on Lord Huai.

Lord Huai was unmoved, no expression could be seen on his face, and said in a deep voice, "Your Royal Highness, the Investigation Department has received important news recently. However, this news was given to Lord Xiangguo first, so it was delivered to the Prince's Mansion one step late today, and I asked His Royal Highness the Prince to read it before talking. ”

As he spoke, Lord Huai handed the secret report from Lidu City to Prince Hong. Prince Hong was slightly stunned, "About the Western Theater?" ”

"Not bad."

When Prince Hong heard this, he quickly took a closer look with the help of the lamp beside him. Prince Hong thought it was news of another defeat, but unexpectedly, this news startled him. The Western Theater not only won a big victory, but also killed the world's famous general Han Pingzi. If this news spreads, it will be enough to shock the world. Not only Xiyue, but even Nanping and Xining Hou Zhao Li, I am afraid they will be frightened.

"Good!" Prince Hong stood up excitedly.

"Hahahaha, all the soldiers of my western battalion, they are doing a good job, and they are old and white. Come on, bring wine~! Prince Hong shouted excitedly.

The guards outside the door didn't know what was happening, and when they saw that the old prince was so happy, they hurriedly ordered someone to bring a pot of wine. Lord Huai looked at Prince Hong, who was laughing and drinking excitedly, and just sat silently on the side.

The excitement in Prince Hong's heart is really indescribable, he regards the western camp as his own, and he doesn't know how to express such a great credit to his ministers.

"Lord Huai, this is a big event that inspires the world. Early tomorrow morning, the old man will make a grand announcement in the court. The pacification of the Western Theater also made those young people see clearly the strength of my Great Xia. It is estimated that as soon as this news comes out, Nanping will definitely withdraw its troops. Zhao Lina wants to independently fight against my millions of soldiers and horses in Great Xia, which is tantamount to hitting a stone with an egg. Prince Hong said happily.

Lord Huai looked at Prince Hong calmly and asked softly, "Your Royal Highness, Lord Xiangguo means to let me ask, since the Western Theater has been pacified, can the matter of the crown prince's accession to the throne be put on the agenda?" ”

Prince Hong, who was on the rise, was slightly stunned when he heard this, "The crown prince ascended the throne?" Lord Huai, has he forgotten Emperor Yuning's will? ”

"Prince Hong, Lord Xiangguo has not forgotten his will. Now that the war in the west has been temporarily calmed down, the intention of Lord Xiangguo can be considered about the prince's accession to the throne. Since His Royal Highness the Crown Prince is already the regent, it's time to straighten things out. ”

"Humph!" Prince Hong snorted angrily, "The Western Theater is under the command of Naidelong, and now that Lidu City has defeated Xiyue and killed the world's famous general Han Pingzi, do you think Dezhang is still qualified to compete for the throne." Don't forget, the southern theater under his jurisdiction is still blocked by people outside the Shuangfeng Mountain. ”

"Your Royal Highness, Lord Xiangguo asked you, do you think Delong is really suitable to take charge of the Great Xia River? You are a prince, but we are all courtiers, and we need the long-term peace and stability of Great Xia, not the change of king in just a few years. ”

Prince Hong was stunned and looked at Lord Huai in surprise, "What do you mean?" ”

Lord Huai hugged his fists, "Your Royal Highness, please be angry and say bluntly, even if His Royal Highness Delong ascends the throne, his physical condition will not be able to rule the Great Xia River." Sa Divine Doctor is an old friend, although Prince Delong is under the adjustment of Sa Divine Doctor, he is much better than before. However, when Dr. Sa was leaving, he told him that His Royal Highness Delong was injured on the foundation, and it was not easy to grow up safely. According to Dr. Sa's prediction, that is, five years, the longest is not more than ten years, and this is still the result of careful recuperation. If Delong ascends the throne as emperor, I'm afraid~! Lord Huai said and shook his head.

Prince Hong's heart was shocked, and he looked at Lord Huai who was covering his face with a green scarf in surprise, "You mean~ Delong's hidden disease has still not been eradicated?" ”

Lord Huai nodded, "I knew that Emperor Yuning didn't want His Royal Highness Delong to participate in political affairs, so I arranged Ma Ruzheng's chess piece to protect him. Unexpectedly, His Royal Highness Delong seems to have no quarrel with the world, but he has become the most powerful dark horse. At that time, His Majesty's health was weak, so Dr. Sa kept the truth hidden. ”

Prince Hong's face changed, and after pondering for a long time, Prince Hong said solemnly, "Since Emperor Jian'an was crowned king, whether it is Jian'an or Yuning, this king is loyal. No matter what Delong's body is, since Yu Ning Tuogu is with this king, then this king has to have a bowl of water. Even if Delong reigns for three years or five years, it is imperative that the king be loyal to the king. ”

"Your Royal Highness, don't forget that Prince Delong has not yet married a concubine, and the emperor has no queen, and the entire royal family will probably be in turmoil at that time. Could it be that His Royal Highness the Prince is watching the royal strife arise? In addition, Prince Dezhang has the assistance of Xiangguo, and the national strength is weak after the Great Xia War, so if you want to restore the support of the forbidden faction without Xiangguo, what will Daxia use to support the huge military expenses and post-war pensions. If His Royal Highness the Prince continues to obses, I am afraid that as soon as the war in the west subsides, the whole of Kyoto will fall into a catastrophe. ”

Prince Hong stood up angrily, "What, are you threatening this king?" ”

Lord Huai smiled calmly, "It's not a threat, but there is no way out." His Royal Highness the Prince thinks about it, for the sake of a frail and sickly prince to let Kyoto bleed, or let the crown prince Tokuzhang ascend the throne to stabilize the world first. I believe that His Royal Highness the Prince should understand. ”

Prince Hong's body trembled slightly, and he looked at Lord Huai and said coldly, "Aren't you afraid that this king will take the lead in attacking and control everything." ”

"Hmph, Your Royal Highness, don't look at the city defense camp, the forbidden army camp and the palace guards in your hands. But if you really want to fight, can you guarantee that these people will do your bidding? You have been stationed at the western border for decades, and he has assisted the emperors of the three dynasties in Kyoto. Sometimes, don't be fooled by semblance of loyalty. ”

Prince Hong's heart was cold, and he stared at Lord Huai and said, "Even if this king can't control Kyoto, aren't you afraid that Delong will lead the powerful soldiers and horses of Lidu City and kill them back." What's more, the 200,000 troops at the lower pass are Ma Ruzheng's descendants. ”

"Hehe, Ma Ruzheng's descendant? The commander of the northern battalion was originally the old general Wei Ran, and Ma Ruzheng took over for a long time. Moreover, after His Royal Highness Dezhang ascended the throne, the world is orthodox, and if they dare to use troops, it will be rebellion. According to the ancestral system of Great Xia, you can kill when you compete for the throne, and the world will be unified after taking the throne. If anyone dares to rebel, the world will fight against it. ”

Prince Hong sneered, "You guys are too underestimating the soldiers and horses of the capital city, do you think that Duan Lang will care about the world to fight together?" Hehe, ridiculous. ”

Lord Huai said calmly, "Your Royal Highness, as far as I know, after the Great War of the Landu City, they would not be able to hold out for even three months. It is easy to support the army and stand on its own, but there are a few people who can be like Zhao Li, the Marquis of Xining, who has accumulated food for several years before they can fight with my Great Xia. What's more, according to reliable sources, this time Delong returned to Beijing, not only Duan Lang followed all the way, but even Shangguan Xuanwu followed. If they were all left in Kyoto, people would have no heads, no birds, no heads, no flights, and without a commander, the capital city would be nothing more than a plate of scattered sand. ”

Prince Hong's eyes narrowed slightly, and Lord Huai's words made a chill completely rise in his heart. The other party dared to say it so thoroughly in front of him, and it seemed that he had already begun to prepare. Although Yu Ban did not come to the door in person, Lord Huai also expressed their attitude.

Prince Hong set off a huge wave in his heart, in the selection of the emperor, whether to support a weak Delong who could not be in charge for a few years, or to join hands to assist Dezhang to ascend the throne. At this moment, Prince Hong couldn't help but waver. As a royal minister, what he needs is the continuity and stability of the royal family. If there is a great chaos in Kyoto, Prince Hiroshi is not sure of victory.

The door in the hall of the Prince's Mansion was closed, and no one knew what Lord Huai and Prince Hong were talking about. But the moment Lord Huai walked out of the mansion, Prince Hong sat down sweating profusely, as if he had been emptied.

Outside the Prince's Mansion, Lord Huai did not rush to get into the car, but looked back at the huge palace plaque on the door of the mansion, and there was a faint smile with cruelty in his eyes.