"The child has seen his father!"

"Okay, sit down." Gao Changgong, who was lying on the bookcase, raised his head, his face was full of loving smiles, and when he sat down happily, he said, "You will be a father in two months, right?" ”

"Yes!" He smiled happily and nodded, his eyes flashing with anticipation and trepidation.

Gao Changgong sighed lightly and said with emotion: "Yesterday ** seemed to be still in infancy, and you will be a father in a blink of an eye, time flies so fast, and I am also old!" ”

Happy shook his head in denial: "Why did my father say that?" You are just a young man, you are in good health, and you are full of energy, how can you be old? ”

"Haha!" Gao Changgong chuckled: "If you are a person, you will be born, old, sick and die, and being a father will be no exception!" Gently waving his hand to stop Xingxing from speaking, Gao Changgong looked at Xingxing with relief and continued: "Xing'er, now that you have grown up, you don't need to shelter your father from the wind and rain for you anymore!" ”

Xing Xing frowned, and was puzzled: "Father, ...... are you?"

Gao Changgong's face suddenly became extremely serious, his eyes were burning and he looked happy, his voice was low, and he said word by word: "My father plans to pass on the throne to you." ”

"What?!" Shocked and happy, he almost jumped up from his chair, looked at Gao Changgong in disbelief, and said in a trembling voice for a long time: "Daddy, you are at the peak of the Spring and Autumn Period, how could you make such a sudden decision?" ”

"This throne is going to be passed on to you after all, what does it make if it is earlier or later?" Gao Changgong said with a smile.

"But—" Glad tried to refute, but he couldn't find a reason for the moment, so he frowned in a hurry.

"Xing'er, my father knows that you have lofty ambitions and talents, and now my existence will become an obstacle to you, and it will not be of much benefit to the long-term development of Daqi!"

"But father, I'm still young—"

Before he finished his happy words, he was interrupted by Gao Changgong, "Ganluo Twelve can be the prime minister, my son has been fighting in the south and north for several years, retreating from the Turks, and the Zhou Kingdom, all invincible, how many people can reach this great feat?" You inherit the unification, the Manchu Dynasty is civil and military, who dares to disobey?! ”

Gao Changgong's words were sonorous and powerful, and his eyes were full of pride and pride.

A warm current gushed out from the bottom of his heart, flowing quickly to the limbs, and his happy body trembled gently involuntarily, and there was water in his deep eyes.

In history, how many fathers, sons and brothers turned against each other for the supreme throne, killing each other, whether it was Emperor Yang of Sui or Taizong of the Tang Dynasty, whether it was abuse or praise, these facts could not be concealed.

However, at such a young age, Gao Changgong gave up this position that many people dreamed of, but couldn't ask for, to be happy, without even the slightest hesitation. Happy to understand that this is his father's love for him. Gao Changgong's love does not have the delicate warmth of Zheng's, but it is as thick as the earth.

"Xing'er, I've been tired of being a father for so many years, but now that the border of Qi is calm and the people want to do it, it's just right for you to show your ambitions, I want to rest and rest for my father, and I will accompany your mother more!"

Xing Xing pursed his lips, he could feel the tiredness and pain in Gao Changgong's heart. He knew that Gao Changgong had never been happy since he ascended the throne, he had always felt ashamed of his ancestors because of the usurpation, and he blamed himself for the royal brothers who died because of this. His life's work is actually just hoping to be recognized by his father and family, but his background makes this small wish out of reach.

Looking at the white hair that appeared on Gao Changgong's sideburns and the new wrinkles on his forehead, a bitterness suddenly surged in his happy heart, he really couldn't bear to watch the strong man in front of him continue to suffer so lonely.

After a long time, Happy took a deep breath, suppressed all the emotions in his heart, looked at Gao Changgong solemnly, and said firmly: "Daddy, don't worry, the child will not let you down!" ”

"The cold winter has arrived, it is not suitable to fight, the Turks and the Zhou State are newly defeated, and there will be no troops to attack in a short time, the Chen State is busy quelling the Sima Fu rebellion, and it is not possible to go north, we just take this opportunity to recuperate."

After a pause, Gao Changgong said again: "There are still two months before the New Year, and while my father still has some prestige, I just reorganized all the soldiers and horses, and it will be easier when you ascend the throne!" ”

"Thank you, Dad!"

……

Chen Guo, Jiankang.

"The sons and daughters see their father, and I wish my father a safe body and a long life!" Chen Shuling, the king of Shixing, knelt down in front of the bed, looking at Emperor Chen Chen, who was obviously much older and weaker, and couldn't help but flash a strange light in his eyes.

"Ling'er, calm down!" Chen Ji coughed lightly, sat up with the support of the palace people, and said slowly with a relieved smile on his somewhat pale and puffy face: "Ling'er, the remnants of the previous dynasty Sima Fu are not dead, plotting rebellion, harming the people, stirring up my Dachen turmoil, and giving my father a headache, fortunately, my son is clever and good at fighting, and finally eradicates the scourge and recovers the lost land, it is really a great achievement, it is very happy, and my father will definitely reward you!" ”

Speaking of this, Chen Ji couldn't help but cough a few more times. In his early years, he fought everywhere, and he already had a lot of old diseases, coupled with several unfavorable Northern Expeditions, the rebellious Sima Fu couldn't fight for a long time, and he contracted the wind and cold, so he was sick in bed, so weak.

This great victory in counterinsurgency, Chen Ji's spirit was obviously much better, and Chen Shuling was summoned by him to face the saint as soon as he returned to Jiankang. After gasping for a while, Chen Ji said again: "Ling'er, say, what reward do you want, Father Emperor will try his best to meet your requirements!" ”

"Father, this time the sons were able to defeat the traitors, first, the father was wise and martial, deeply loved by the people, and the people wanted, and the second was that General Wu commanded well, and the sons assisted from the side, and there was not much credit. Besides, the ministers are the subjects of Dachen, and it is their duty to fight for the country, so how can they take credit? ”

Chen Shuling looked at Chen Ji with a sincere face, and said earnestly: "Erchen only hopes that my father can recover as soon as possible, and my Da Chen's country can become more and more stable and prosperous!" ”

"Well, worthy of my son!" Chen Ji's eyes lit up, and then dimmed, and he sighed: "If all my sons are like you, why worry about big things? ”

"Father, our brothers all want to share our father's worries, but our personalities are different, so we focus on different aspects. Erchen likes to dance with knives and guns since he was a child, and he has become famous by following the generals of the DPRK and China, which is nothing compared to the talents of several elder brothers! Chen Shuling's expression was sincere and humble.

"If the crown prince has you-" Speaking of this, Chen Ji suddenly stopped speaking, his brows furrowed, and then he smiled and said: "Ling'er, if you have merit, you will be rewarded, you should be rewarded for this great merit, what you want, just explain it to your father!" ”

Chen Shuling didn't answer and asked: "Father, the child heard that the envoys of the Zhou State came to discuss an alliance with our country and conspire to destroy Qi, I don't know if there is such a thing?" ”

"But there is such a thing." Chen Jigang's stretched brows furrowed again, his face was also a little gloomy, and his somewhat cloudy eyes were full of anxiety, "Qi Guowei is so good, he actually defeated the Zhou State and the Turkic coalition army, and even the Turkic Tabo Khan was killed. I can't imagine that the down-and-out royal prince of the year also soared into the sky, but he hated the traitor Sima Fu, if it wasn't for his unprovoked trouble, Qi Guo is afraid that it would have already fallen apart, how could it be so rampant today? ! ”

As soon as Sima Fu was mentioned, a heavy anger and murderous aura appeared on Chen Ji's face, and his hands were even more clutched to the futon under him, hating to tear it apart to vent the hatred in his heart.

"Father's anger!" Chen Shuling hurriedly stepped forward to convince him: "Sima Fu's head and son have ordered someone to hang it at the noon gate to be exposed, and the body has been broken and ashes, my father must not be angry because of him!" ”

After a pause, Chen Shuling said again: "If it weren't for his carelessness, Happy Xiao'er would not have wanted to win, and Zhou Guo would not have withdrawn early!" However, even if Qi Guo wins, its own consumption is not small. In recent years, the Qi country has been in constant war, and the people have long been tired of it, and the national strength is not as good as before, so it is not difficult for him. ”

"What's my son's idea?" Chen Ji looked at Uncle Chen with interest.

The brave and courteous, humble and courteous Chen Shuling has a very high status in his mind, if it weren't for Chen Shubao is the eldest son, he may be the best candidate for the crown prince. And this time, Chen Shuling returned from rebellion, removing the big enemy in Chen Ji's heart, and making him love Chen Shuling even more.

Chen Shuling raised his eyebrows, and said eloquently: "Father, the prestige of the Qi State is growing, if it is allowed to become bigger, it will be difficult to deal with in the future, we should promise the Zhou State to join forces with it and send troops to attack Qi together, as long as we take every step of the way, we will definitely be able to drag the Qi State down!" ”

"It makes sense, no matter what, we must curb the development of Qi State, and this battle is inevitable!" Chen Ji nodded, "The rebel forces have been exterminated, and General Wu can just step back to prepare for the war of Qi!" ”

"Father, the son has something to ask for!" Chen Shuling said with a serious face.

Chen Ji was a little surprised and said, "You say? ”

"I want to be happy enough to have a weak crown, but I have such a big name, my son is not convinced, and I want to participate in the battle with General Wu, cut down that happiness, and cheer me up!"

"It's okay, then I will make you the deputy marshal and assist General Wu in preparing for war!" Chen Ji only hesitated for a moment and agreed, Chen Shuling acted steadily, and his military talent was also extremely outstanding.

"Your Majesty!" Chen Shuling was about to speak, when an anxious call suddenly came from outside the door.

Chen Ji's brows suddenly furrowed, his face was a little difficult to look at, but a playful smile flashed on Chen Shuling's face.

"What happened?"

"Your Majesty!" The palace people who came in hurriedly glanced at Chen Shuling, then approached, and lowered their voices: "Your Majesty, His Royal Highness the Crown Prince invited the envoys of the Zhou Kingdom to go to the East Palace, but because of a singer who had a fight with someone, he fought and accidentally injured the envoys of the Zhou Kingdom!" ”

"Bastard!"

A flash of anger suddenly flashed on Chen Ji's face, his face turned red, and his breathing became very heavy. The crown prince Chen Shubao ignores the government and likes to have fun with kabuthites all day long, Chen Ji has heard of it, but he didn't expect Chen Shubao to be so ignorant, for a lowly woman to compete with others and be jealous, and he also used force, not to mention the loss of Chen Guo's face, and it is very likely to ruin his own big things.

"Spread my will, let the prince come to see me quickly!"