"From the famous Dingguo Mansion to the current Zhengguo Mansion." Zhou Jinzhi smiled contemptuously, "The third prince might as well think about it, what else is in the current Zheng Guo Mansion." ”

Before Chu Li could speak, Zhou Jinzhi continued: "As soon as Empress Yuanjing died, the Xie family was directly expelled from the capital, if it weren't for the prince's still existence, the Xie family was afraid that they would have disappeared in Southern Chu. ”

"In the past, in order to marry Empress Yuanjing, His Majesty knelt down and begged the first emperor to give him a marriage, and even released cruel words, as long as he could marry Xie's wife, even if he didn't want to be a prince. So affectionate, it is passed on as a good story. ”

"But in the end, less than ten years after Your Majesty ascended the throne, Empress Yuanjing died of illness, and the Xie family of her mother's family has declined since then." Zhou Jinzhi raised his eyes and looked at Chu Li, "Third prince, do you understand now?" ”

"Understand what?" Chu Li frowned, "What you said, this prince has long known. The father used the Xie family to ascend the throne and got what he wanted, just crossed the river and demolished the bridge. ”

Zhou Jinzhi glanced at Chu Li, and Chu Li understood that look, but he was disappointed.

Chu Li's face suddenly changed, "Lord Zhou, say what you want to say directly, you don't need to spare so many bends." This prince is not a fool, nor is he a roundworm in your stomach. ”

Zhou Jinzhi's eyes made him feel uncomfortable, he was not a fool, but Zhou Jinzhi looked like an unfathomable and contemptuous of all beings, in fact, he couldn't even express what he wanted to say, it was his own problem at all.

Zhou Jinzhi withdrew Fang Cai's eyes, and then said bluntly: "Your Majesty does not allow the family to become bigger, and the famous family in the capital in the past is now only the Cheng'en Marquis Mansion and His Royal Highness's mother Jingbei Marquis Mansion. But what is the situation of these two families, His Highness naturally knows in his heart. ”

Chu Li thought thoughtfully, "The existence of the Chengenhou Mansion depends on the Queen Mother, if the Queen Mother goes, the Chengenhou Mansion will immediately decline." And the Jingbei Hou Mansion ......"

"The Jingbei Hou Mansion has already declined, if it weren't for the fact that Old Man Huo made a quick decision, married the Yang family, and sent Concubine Xian Niangniang to the palace, I am afraid that there would be no place for the Jingbei Hou Mansion in the capital."

Chu Li was reluctant to say the words, Zhou Jinzhi directly did it for him, "Old Man Huo arranged everything for Jingbei Hou, but unfortunately Jingbei Hou couldn't let go of his children's personal affairs, Yang Taifu was just demoted, Jingbei Hou immediately snubbed his wife Yang and married the woman he wanted to enter the door." Crossing the river and demolishing the bridge, turning his face ruthlessly, although Mrs. Yang should not be demoted, but Mrs. Yang has many protégés, many of whom respect their teachers. The Marquis of Jingbei favored his concubine and killed his wife, and Yang's protégés took advantage of this matter to impeach. ”

When mentioning this, Chu Li looked at Zhou Jinzhi with a strange gaze, Jingbei Hou's favorite concubine was his own sister, and when Zhou Jinzhi talked about it, his expression and tone did not change in the slightest, as if that person was not his sister.

"Your Highness doesn't have to feel strange, one yard is one yard, I'm talking to Your Highness about business." Zhou Jinzhi said lightly.

Chu Li retracted his gaze at this time, "For so many years, from time to time, someone has impeached my uncle for spoiling his concubine and killing his wife, because of this incident, my uncle is only leading idle positions in the court, and he can't grasp real power at all. ”

Because of this, he once persuaded Jingbei Hou, even if it was a show, so as not to fall into the hands of others, and not to be good for his official career, but Jingbei Hou was very persistent in this matter, and made it clear that he would never give in one more step in this matter, and he did not leave the Yang family, which was already the biggest concession he could make.

Chu Li saw that the persuasion was fruitless, so he stopped thinking, but he was very sorry in his heart, if it weren't for this incident, he could actually have a more powerful help, and even the position of the prince might have been in his hands for a long time. Although Chu Zheng is the crown prince, he is away all the year round, but he is just a name, and Chu Li is not too worried. And the fifth prince Chu Heng, Chu Li is even less worried, that idiot is arrogant and arrogant by the Yao family, he is dustless under his eyes, and he thinks he is amazing, but in fact, he is not liked by the emperor, and the subjects who are not respected by the subordinates, and whoever is on the throne can't take his turn, so Chu Heng himself is still confident that he can win the throne.

However, because Jingbei Hou came to such a show, Jing Beihou was his most important backing, and he couldn't be too tough.

Chu Li's regret, Zhou Jinzhi saw it in his eyes, he hooked his lips and chuckled, "Your Highness doesn't have to feel regret, this is actually a good thing." It is because the Marquis of Jingbei favors his concubine and kills his wife and is often impeached, so His Majesty will allow the Marquis of Jingbei to exist. ”

Chu Li hadn't thought about this before, but he wasn't stupid, he had just heard Zhou Jinzhi say so much, and he also understood the meaning. However, he will not only look at the problem from this aspect, "What you said is indeed reasonable, but if this prince wants to win the throne, he must have the support of a strong enough force behind him, and even if his father was able to ascend the throne back then, he didn't rely on the power of his in-laws?" ”

"This prince would rather the Jingbei Hou Mansion be stronger."

If it is strong enough, then even the emperor may not be able to remove it, and at that time, the throne will definitely be his.

Zhou Jinzhi sneered, "It's a pity that the people of the Huo family are not angry, such as Jingbei Hou, they are already all kinds of leaders." His Royal Highness the Third Prince, I advise you not to pin your hopes on the Jingbei Marquis Mansion, there are too few people who can use it, most of them are dragging their feet, His Royal Highness can come to this point, it is not easy, if you want to make a breakthrough, you must remove all the carrion. ”

"Jingbei Houfu ......" Zhou Jin said word by word, "His Royal Highness must be put down." ”

Chu Li was stunned, "It's easy for you to say, if I let go of the Jingbei Hou Mansion, who else will return the prince?" My uncle may continue to help me with his old feelings, but others may not. ”

Chu Li believes that if he really lets go of the Jingbei Hou Mansion, in addition to the Jingbei Hou Mansion family, the Huo family's collateral and in-laws will immediately turn against him, and it is not known whether he will even switch to others.

"Of course, Your Highness still has people." Zhou Jinzhi smiled aloud.

Chu Li looked at Zhou Jinzhi and pointed at him, "Who are you talking about?" You? ”

Immediately, Chu Li smiled, "Lord Zhou, you must be self-aware many times in life, and don't think too highly of yourself. There is only one person, and even if you achieve the status of prime minister now, if you don't have a strong enough network of forces behind you, you are still useless. ”

What he wants is that all the ministries of the DPRK and the Central Committee have his people, who are loyal to him and listen to his orders, not just a single person.

Zhou Jinzhi hooked his lips and smiled, his smile was unconsciously mixed with contempt, and then he slowly spoke......

A deep voice sounded in Chu Li's ears, "Your Highness thinks that how did I go from an ordinary jinshi to a third-grade household servant in a few years?" ”

Chu Li raised his eyebrows slightly, "Lord Zhou, although this prince is optimistic about your personal ability, it doesn't mean that you alone can withstand the entire Jingbei Hou Mansion. ”

Zhou Jinzhi's arrogance, Chu Li has always known it, but he didn't know that he was so arrogant. Although he agreed to his terms, it does not mean that he will always tolerate his arrogance and rudeness.

"Lord Zhou." Chu Li was sitting precariously, and his tone was deliberately aggravated, "It is necessary for this prince to remind you that you must stop in moderation, you are not an irreplaceable character." ”

There are many capable people, and Zhou Jin is not the only one.

"The reason why this prince uses you is actually because of the affection of relatives." Chu Li reminded Zhou Jinzhi that if it weren't for the relationship between him and Jingbei Hou as brother-in-law and brother-in-law, he might not use him.

As soon as these words came out, Zhou Jinzhi's face sank, and there was a bit of coldness between his sharp eyebrows, "Don't work for the three princes to remind, relatives and affection, don't look at it, if the three princes really don't want to talk, you can leave just like that, just if Zhou has never seen His Royal Highness." ”

Hearing this, Chu Li's face froze, he just wanted to beat Zhou Jinzhi a little, but he didn't want Zhou Jinzhi to have such a big temper, and he even said such a thing.

Zhou Jinzhi has a temper, and Chu Li also has it, he immediately stood up, "Zhou Jinzhi, you really have backbone!" Then he walked outside without looking back.

"Wait."

As soon as Chu Li walked to the door, Zhou Jinzhi's voice came from behind him. Chu Li sneered, he really had the backbone, and he regretted it so quickly.

It was useless to apologize, he wouldn't be so quick to forgive him.

However, I only heard Zhou Jinzhi say lightly: "Your Royal Highness the Third Prince, you will take the initiative to come to me." ”

Hearing this, Chu Li's face changed abruptly, he looked back at Zhou Jin, gritted his teeth and said viciously: "Zhou Jinzhi, don't take yourself too seriously!" ”

Zhou Jinzhi hooked his lips and smiled, that smile was mixed with mockery and contempt, "Whether Zhou is the same thing, His Highness will know soon." For the sake of relatives, Zhou kindly reminded His Highness that ......"

"Your Highness has to deal with more than just the crown prince and the fifth prince, don't forget, Your Majesty has other sons......"