Solving Du Changfeng, the prince of Chu finally let go of a big stone in his heart, Du Changfeng took his bride away from home, and he would never come to him again.

People are in good spirits on happy occasions, he is in a good mood, and runs to the prince to drink.

The prince was a little surprised, "The third brother doesn't have to accompany the princess, but he has the leisure to ask me for a drink?" ”

Murong Mian smiled a little helplessly, "Every day under her nose, she is also annoyed, and always asks me to do more serious things." ”

The crown prince said with a smile: "The princess is still sensible, the closer to next year's enthronement ceremony, the more busy I am, and I have to ask the third brother to share more." ”

"Serving the second brother is the younger brother's business, and it should be." In fact, during this time, he didn't have to be idle, the development of the northwest was proposed by him, and the prince didn't seem to be very concerned, so he had to carry it himself, thinking that when Bai Qianfan gave birth to a child next year, he would have to go over and inspect it on the spot.

The prince asked his subordinates to set out the wine and dishes, picked up the wine brought by Murong Mian and smelled it, "It's a little as red as his daughter." ”

"It's still the second brother who is amazing, I smell it as soon as I smell it," Murong Mian said with a smile, "Sixteen-year-old daughter Hong, dug out from under the osmanthus tree, Boss Shi asked me to open the cover, as soon as the cover was opened, the house was full of fragrance, the color was strong and mellow, it was really good, Boss Shi gave me two bottles, I took them to taste with the second brother." ”

The prince knew about Du Changfeng and Bai Qianfan, but it was not easy to mention it, and said with a smile: "The third brother is really good to his subordinates, General Du is married, and you even go to drink the wedding wine in person." ”

"Yes," Murong Mian poured wine for the prince, lowered his eyes and said, "When I was in Lin'an, I had some relationship with him, and now that he has gone to the northwest, it is not only to eat his wine, but also to practice, this time, I will probably not see him again." ”

Since the northwest is mentioned, the prince has to say a few words, "The charter reported by the third brother recently is related to the northwest, and it seems that the third brother is necessary to develop the northwest." ”

"In the past, the first emperor thought about developing the northwest, but unfortunately it didn't come to an end, his old man has always had a unique vision, since he thinks it is feasible, I have to give it a try, the third brother knows my character, and the decision is not to turn back if he doesn't hit his head and break the blood."

"The wisdom of the first emperor, we can't compare with the sum of us, but it's a pity that the body is not strong, otherwise, how could it be like today," the prince sighed, "The situation in the north, does the third brother know?" ”

"During this time, my mind was in the northwest, isn't there a second brother's people watching the movement in the north, why are you still asking me? Did something happen? ”

The prince smiled, "Previously, the eldest brother and Monda engaged in trade and trade ports in the north, and the relationship seemed to be harmonious, but I don't know why the fight started again, the movement was not big, and the small fights were small, probably still taking care of face, unwilling to tear their faces, it seems that they have talked with peace a few times, but recently I received news that the eldest brother transferred 50,000 horses and horses to the north of the iron cavalry battalion guarding the Weishui side, but I am afraid that it will not be long before the fight will start." ”

Murong Mian pinched his wine glass, thoughtfully, and after a while, said, "Although Munda is a small country, it has a vast territory, from north to west, most of the Hexi Corridor is theirs, if he wants to go to war, then the northwest border should also be strengthened, just in case." ”

"I guessed Munda's thoughts, they must want to break us one by one while we are divided into two, and right now, they can't spare the energy to deal with us, so we can watch from the sidelines." He observed Murong Mian's face, "If it really starts, the third brother won't think about helping, right?" ”

"No," Murong Mian shook his head: "With the strength of the north, it is enough to deal with Munda, what the eldest brother lacks is generals, as long as there are people who are good at leading troops to fight, Munda will not be the opponent of the big brother." ”

The prince put down the wine glass that had been spinning in his hand for a long time, and said tentatively: "Since the iron cavalry camp by Weishui has been reduced by a quarter, why don't we take advantage ......of it?"

Murong Mian's expression froze, "Second brother still wants to wave his army north?" ”

The prince lowered his eyes and remained silent.

Murong Mian poured the two wine glasses full, "I advise the second brother to dispel this idea, the founding of the country has been prepared, just wait for the completion of the new palace, we will relocate, besides, this matter is known to the world, if we go back on our word and lose the hearts of the people, the second brother will gain more than he loses." ”

He raised his wine glass, "I wish the second brother to become a generation of Ming Jun, and the younger brother is willing to be a courtier, loyal forever, and smear the liver and brain for the great cause of the second brother." ”

Speaking of which, what else can the prince say, Murong Mian's meaning is very clear, as long as he keeps his part, he will loyally assist and protect his country, otherwise, the result will be unknown.

He regretted his temptation a little, afraid that Murong Mian would be suspicious, so he smiled indifferently, "The third brother misunderstood, I didn't mean that, we planned to strengthen the strength of the water division in Jinling, but the north has a lot of complaints about this, because of his 200,000, we don't dare to act rashly, I think, take advantage of the lack of time in the north, and reduce the troops, let's quietly increase the number of thousands of water divisions." ”

"It turns out that the second brother said this," Murong Mian laughed, "Then let's increase it, the sailors of Dongyue are already weak, and there are always wanderers in Lantu in the coastal area to the south of us, but they don't dare to chase after them far away, it's time to strengthen it." ”

The prince said, "The water master is the same, I still want to say the same as the third brother, the Imperial City Division, at the moment we don't have a special agency to listen to the news, don't hide it from the third brother, when I was in the East Palace, I had contacts with the rivers and lakes, and established an organization called the Dark Bureau, when I was able to get out, it was also dependent on them, they often walked outside, well-informed, and they were also very loyal to me, if the third brother did not object, I would enable some of them to set up the Imperial City Division for the use of the new dynasty." ”

The prince took the initiative to mention the dark situation, Murong Mian was a little surprised, he knew about the dark situation, but the prince never said it clearly, it has always been for use, with an identity like them, which one does not have some people who work in secret, he is not surprised that the prince formed the dark situation, he is strange that the prince is now going to pull the dark situation into the court, with an official title, not to mention the inconvenience, he has to be supervised by him.

Thinking about it carefully, the prince is showing him his position and sincerity, and he will not hide from each other, so that he can go further in the future.

The two brothers drank wine and talked about state affairs, and gradually got drunk, both of them were red and red-eyed, but it was rare to open their hearts, and it seemed that they had returned to the boyhood when they rode horses together, talked and laughed, threw Bukubi bows and shots, and were close brothers again.

Murong Mian put down the wine glass, his eyes were a little confused, "Second brother, I still have one more ...... Pearl......"

The crown prince knew what he was going to say, "Don't worry, after the enthronement ceremony next year, I will personally marry Zhu'er, and let her have a good home." ”

Murong Mian nodded, at this point, there was nothing for him to worry about, as if this meal of wine had solved all his troubles, a smile appeared on the corner of his mouth, and he stood up on the table, "I seem to have drunk high, I am afraid that I will annoy the princess again when I go back, I can't drink anymore, I have to go." ”

The prince got up to see him off, and instructed Jia Tong, who was standing outside, "Good life to help the prince go back, if the princess is annoyed and pushes everything on me, the princess should always look at the second brother's face." ”

Murong Mian smiled and waved his hand, and didn't let Jia Tong help him, and staggered away.

The prince saw him walking away, turned around and returned to the house, and saw Zhuge Lang Qianyu standing under the lamp, his slightly misty eyes returned to cold, "Mr. once said that whoever wins the king of Chu wins the world." But now ......"

"Your Highness doesn't have to worry," Zhuge Qianyu stroked his beard and looked at him with a smile, "Right now, isn't it going according to our plan?" ”