suddenly changed the sky, and the fourth son of the emperor, Yue Wang Zhao Qi, was appointed as the crown prince, and there was really nothing to do with Yang. But others don't think so, and the emperor has all had a seizure from the heavy ministers of Zaifu to the six Shangshu, and then to many sesame officials. In the entire process of canonizing the crown prince, only the famous Yang Zhi was not touched. If something is abnormal, it is a demon, if you say that there is nothing wrong with him, who will believe it?

Believe it or not. Yang Zhi is not a saint, since he returned to Beijing and had a showdown with the emperor, he ignored it, and he felt a little lost in his heart. When he thought of the emperor's disgusting decree, he knew that he was cheap. The Great Xia country is not my family, and the prince is not my son, so I can't worry too much.

Zhao Qi was canonized as the new crown prince, Yang Zhi was not surprised at all, it was by no means what outsiders thought was "the snipe and the clam compete, and the fisherman profited".

In retrospect, when I first arrived in Chang'an, I was arranged by the emperor to participate in the selection of generals of the forbidden army as the personal guard of the king of Yue. As early as when Zhao Qisa was playing blindly with Huan'er all day long, the old fox of Duke Qin pointed out the matter at the country inn at the foot of Zhongnan Mountain.

In addition to being carefully cultivated since childhood, to be able to ascend to the position of prince, brain, courage, talent and luck are indispensable. The emperor probably never regarded the deposed prince Zhao Heng as an ideal successor, and the appointment of him as the crown prince in his early years was just the result of compromise and balance with various forces due to his status as the eldest son. As the strength of Great Xia grew, this thought in the emperor's heart would only become stronger and stronger.

Even if Wei Su did not encourage Zhao Heng to plot to usurp later, the emperor would find another excuse to depose him. Wei Su was actually planted in a way that was too naïve and different from the emperor's political views, and the abolished prince Zhao Heng has always been just a cover in the hands of the emperor to confuse the world, and the former empress Li and the crown princess Wei were the most tragic victims.

Obviously very talented, full of scheming, shrewd mind, and courageous. It's just that he is not a market scoundrel with a smile on his face all the time. Once Zhao Qi ascends to the throne, he will undoubtedly be more terrifying than his Lao Tzu.

May 16th. The emperor issued an edict again. Ordered the crown prince Zhao Qi to supervise the country and act in charge of all state affairs. At the same time, the second son of the emperor, King Ning Zhao Dang, the third son of the emperor, King Kang, Zhao Kang, the Privy Council, Chen Wenyuan, the Privy Council, and Wang Yunong, a scholar of the First Auxiliary University, were appointed as auxiliary ministers. Jointly adjudicate the government.

The transition period, or internship period, followed.

Unexpectedly, Yang Zhi also mixed in and showed a small face inside, and slapped soy sauce once. To be precise, it should be his three sons who hit soy sauce once: ...... Yang Zhi, the governor of the Great Xia Customs, was loyal to the state affairs, and he was very relieved, and he was specially promoted to the second-class Flying Tiger Marquis. His eldest son, Yang Meng, gave the title of Shun Pingbo. The second son Yang Xiao was given the title of Rong Guibo, and the third son Yang Long was given the title of Uncle An Yuan. Chin this.

Since the founding of the People's Republic of China, it has become a rule that no merit will be rewarded. I want to think that the raid army swept through the desert, and 10,000 elite soldiers fought bloodily and died. Geng Chao, the leading general, was only a third-class marquis, and the generals Dong Jian, Li Wei, and Shen Zhong were only given the title of earl. The preciousness of the title of Great Xia can be seen from this. Yang Zhi's three sons were given the title of earl even if they couldn't walk steadily and couldn't speak well, which shows how much the emperor attaches great importance to the Yang family!

In fact. It was this message that the emperor wanted to convey to the outside world. See? This powerful monster has never been a man! As long as he is in Chang'an, it will be like a sharp sword hanging over your head! Not convinced? Want to make trouble? Who's going to try it?

As soon as the holy decree arrived, the whole Yang Mansion was jubilant as usual. The old man Yang Yan is a big payer in the city, and everyone is rewarded. After the rejoicing. But he muttered in front of his son, complaining that the emperor was too stingy, why was he reluctant to give me a knighthood. Let my old people live an addiction too?

Yang Zhi couldn't help crying and laughing: "Dad, you can be content!" You think the emperor's title is a buy one get one free cabbage in the street. Is it a personal give? Now you are Hou Ye's father, the grandfather of the three uncles. What's not to like? ”

"That's just as well." Yang Yan nodded stupidly, and then asked about another thing that he was worried about: "That kid from King Yue is now the crown prince, this ...... Will I still be able to play with him in the future? ”

Yang Zhi smiled bitterly: "Yes! Why not? It's just that he may not have much effort to come to you in the future. ”

Since Zhao Yan married into the Yang family, she has been cautious. Through several years of hard work, he not only got along well with the old man, Shen Yu, and Zhu Ling'er, but also won the most gentle and virtuous reputation among the many servants and maids in the Hou Mansion. Despite this, the younger brother of the same mother was canonized as the new prince, and the eyes of the people of the Hou Mansion inevitably changed when they looked at her, and they couldn't help but feel a little more in awe.

In this era, the concept of male superiority and inferiority of women is deep-rooted, and the Hou Mansion is influenced by Yang Zhi, which should be regarded as the most relaxed atmosphere. If Zhao Yan was not born as a daughter, according to her mind and temperament, she would definitely have the strength to participate in the competition for the position of prince.

Yang Zhi is not a saint, and Zhao Yan is certainly not either. Her younger brother was made the prince, and her son was given the title of earl, and her psychology changed somewhat subtly.

On the evening of that day, Yang Zhi happened to stay in Zhao Yan's room. coaxed his son Yang Xiao to sleep, and the couple gossiped about each other. Zhao Yan asked casually: "Husband, didn't you say that your father-in-law and Wang Xiang are both sick?" Why did my father order them to be an auxiliary government again? Xiao Wu was made the crown prince, how could the two royal brothers be willing? What does my father mean by ordering them to be an auxiliary government? ”

Yang Zhi replied jokingly: "The old lady and the king are called sick by order, and the emperor doesn't let them get better, so they can only stay sick." The purpose of calling the illness is to make them avoid, and the auxiliary government is just a pretext to appease people's hearts. The emperor also knew that your two elder brothers were unwilling, so he ordered them to assist the government. First, it is more or less a comfort, and second, it is to put them in the front desk and not give them a chance to make trouble. The emperor is removing all possible obstacles for the crown prince, so that the prince can really make his own decisions! ”

Zhao Yan was silent for a moment, and then asked, "Then why doesn't my father use you?" Is it also to appease you? Husband, you still play your father's begs to transfer you back to Beijing! In this case, we can be reunited as a family, right? ”

It is also an unwritten practice in Great Xia that high-ranking officials and generals are appointed abroad, and their families stay in Chang'an, which actually means that they are taken hostages. Zhao Yan's words seem to be gossiping between husband and wife, but in fact, they are euphemistically persuading Yang Zhi: The emperor doesn't trust you anymore, it's better to come back and stay honest. Everyone is reassured.

In order not to worry his family, whether Yang Zhi is in the islands off the coast of Shandong or running Yizhou, every time he goes back to Beijing to talk about it, he only makes a vague remark. But it is impossible for him to completely prevent rumors from outside from flowing into the palace, and Zhao Yan's persuasion is not necessarily from the instructions of the emperor and Concubine Mei.

Now young and vigorous, high-spirited, not only has some ability, but also has a place to rely on, the emperor's father and son, the Manchu Dynasty civil and military no one dares to underestimate. If you let it go completely, is it too early to eat and wait for death? What is the difference between raising your hands and surrendering and being slaughtered?

Yang Zhi hadn't been home for a few years, and he wanted to have a warm relationship with Zhao Yan, but when she said a few words, he was immediately disinterested.

Turning his back and sighing, "A family reunion? Do Linglong, Ling'er, and Long'er all have to be picked up? If it is peaceful today, the emperor does not need to use me, which is really gratifying. What do you want to do when you return to Beijing? Is it bad to resign and return to your hometown? If you are afraid that you are not used to it, you can also stay in Chang'an. ”

It is said that listening to the sound knows the meaning, Zhao Yan can hear it, and Yang Zhi's words are extremely serious. Is it rare that your father is the emperor and your brother will also be the emperor in the future? If you want to stay in Chang'an, you can stay, anyway, I will not accompany you.

Zhao Yan Huoran got up and said with a choked voice: "Husband, don't misunderstand!" I...... I don't mean anything else. ”

Comparatively speaking, Zhao Yan married into the Yang family, compared with Shen Yu, Linglong, and Zhu Ling'er, the process and situation were very embarrassing, and she was more aggrieved than anyone else.

Yang Zhi's heart softened, and then he got up and hugged her, and said softly: "Yan'er, no matter what you think, I will respect you." You and I have been married for a long time, you should know that I am me! ”

Then he groped for Zhao Yan dishonestly: "Do you want to add a younger brother or sister to Xiao'er?" (To be continued.) )