People who don't have much time are always the most sensitive, especially when Emperor Hongwei consciously controls the empire day by day, and the court situation is in an extremely strange period of change, this sensitivity is likely to immediately turn into suspicion.

Xu Rui's request to seize power at this time was undoubtedly the most unwise, but if he wanted to really help Emperor Hongwei, or if he wanted to protect himself in the midst of great changes, he had to bite the bullet and master greater resources.

"Tell me all your conditions."

Sure enough, Emperor Hongwei was silent for a long time before he spoke quietly, and the warmth in his eyes was mostly missing.

Xu Rui didn't seem to see this scene, and hugged his fists and said: "The minister has two major dependencies in the capital, one is the saint, and the other is the Tianqiwei.

However, although the combat power of the Apocalypse Guard is not weak, the number is too small, and it is impossible for the minister to really use swords in the capital, so the minister asks the saint to promise to enhance the strength of the Apocalypse Guard, and the minister will make them a deterrent, even if they don't really use it, they can intimidate! ”

Compared with the big forces in the DPRK and China, and even the mastermind behind the scenes who has been lurking for an unknown amount of time, Xu Rui's strength is still too weak, so he must have a trump card.

However, this trump card cannot be played easily, because the chain reaction caused by it may not be what Xu Rui wants to see, so this trump card must be like a nuclear weapon, with the power to shock people's hearts.

Emperor Hongwei pondered for a moment and asked, "How do you want to strengthen the Apocalypse Guard?" ”

Xu Rui said: "The number of people has increased to the level of the twelve guards of the Beijing Division, and the allocation has been increased by five times, allowing the ministers to purchase new weapons on their own. ”

Emperor Hongwei's eyelids jumped, and he said solemnly: "Your Galaxy Group has a new weapon?" ”

Xu Rui nodded: "There are several new technologies being developed, and the results are about to be achieved." ”

Emperor Hongwei was stunned when he heard this, and looked at Xu Rui with great meaning: "The weapons of the Galaxy Group are thousands of miles a day, with these things, I'm afraid that 50,000 Heavenly Apocalypse Guards are enough to level the world, right?" ”

Xu Rui did not refute these heart-wrenching words, but just lowered his head and did not speak.

Emperor Hongwei pondered for a long time, and finally nodded and said: "I can promise you, but you also have to completely hand over the technology of the Reaper rifle and the new cannon to the Ministry of War, and I want the Twelve Guards of the Beijing Division to also be equipped with firearms." ”

Xu Rui understood that this was an exchange, and once a weapon of war such as a rifle came out, it would soon change the form of war, and naturally it would be impossible for Tianqiwei to enjoy an exclusive advantage for a long time.

He seemed to have made a choice, and nodded without hesitation: "The Galaxy Group is originally the business name of the saint, and it is naturally just a matter of one sentence that the saint wants these technologies, so why should he go through the consent of the minister?" ”

Emperor Hongwei's face looked a little better when he heard this, and he said coldly: "This is still like a human saying."

The Apocalypse Guard is the Son of Heaven's own army, directly obeying my orders, from now on the military department and the Governor's Mansion of the five armies are not allowed to be deployed, you act with my military talisman like the forbidden army, so there will be a lot less constraints.

The King of Liao, the civil official group, and Xiao Jinwu and other nobles who fell to the King of Liao will not be able to directly interfere with you and the Apocalypse, and your position will become very transcendent.

Satisfied, right? Let's say anything else. ”

"Thank you for your grace!"

Xu Rui bowed in a proper manner, and then continued: "The minister hopes that the Holy Lord will add a Ministry of Commerce on the basis of the six ministries, which will be in charge of the formulation, supervision, and implementation of national commercial policies. ”

Emperor Hongwei frowned when he heard this: "Galaxy Group has almost become the leader of the entire Great Wei business, and if you set up a Ministry of Commerce, the commercial lifeline of the entire Great Wei will be pinched in your hands, do you want to use commerce to balance the Liao King?" ”

Xu Rui nodded: "Your Majesty, the core of the power of the King of Liao is the civil official group, and the foundation of the civil official group is the household department, with the big financial source of the household department, the Liao king can have sufficient resources to control the situation."

After the establishment of the Ministry of Commerce, only the right to collect taxes and financial distribution was left in the household department, which was equivalent to building a dam in the upper reaches of the household department, pinching the lifeblood of the civil and official group, and achieving the effect of checks and balances.

Moreover, at present, the entire imperial court is controlled by the civilian clique, and the military department, which could have played a role in checks and balances, has basically fallen. ”

Emperor Hongwei nodded when he heard this: "That's fine, I originally discussed with you, with the development of the country's commerce, it is reasonable to establish a new yamen, and it doesn't matter if you advance it, I am ready." ”

"Thank you for your grace!"

Xu Rui grinned and thanked Emperor Hongwei again.

Emperor Hongwei looked at Xu Rui and said lightly: "What about the other conditions?" ”

Xu Rui shook his head: "No." ”

"None?"

A hint of surprise flashed across Emperor Hongwei's face.

Xu Rui smiled: "The Holy Lord thinks that the minister is taking the opportunity to open his mouth to the Holy Lion? ”

Emperor Hongwei said angrily: "Isn't it? ”

Xu Rui sighed and said: "The Holy Lord has given the minister such a difficult task, if the minister wants to do it well, he has to rely on it, and he is definitely not coveting power, and when this matter is over, the minister will definitely return the Heavenly Apocalypse Guard, the Ministry of Commerce, and even the Galaxy Group to the Holy Lord as they were." ”

When Emperor Hongwei heard this, the unhappiness in his heart finally dissipated, but he still said coldly on his face: "These are your hard work, I just sit back and enjoy it, you can rest assured, my heart and eyes are not so small." But ......"

Speaking of this, Emperor Hongwei's tone suddenly changed, and he looked at Xu Rui with a smile and said, "I heard that you and my Qingwu went out of the same way before you arrived at the grassland, and I thought that your first condition was for me to marry Qingwu to you.

But speaking of which, you didn't say a word about this matter, I am deeply disappointed in you, Qingwu is obviously committed to you, don't you want to be responsible for Qingwu? ”

Xu Rui didn't expect Emperor Hongwei to suddenly mention this matter, his cheeks immediately turned red, and he couldn't speak, Xu Rui's face was not thick enough to take advantage of other people's daughters, and he could still put on a natural posture in front of his father.

Seeing him like this, Emperor Hongwei laughed, and the tension that seemed to be there suddenly dissipated invisibly.

When Emperor Hongwei finished laughing, his expression suddenly became serious again, and he said solemnly to Xu Rui: "In the first battle of the grassland, you can be regarded as angry at the crown, and you finally lived up to Qingwu's infatuation with you."

That's it, stinky boy, listen up, I will hand over Qingwu to you today, you will be her heaven in the future, if you dare to let her suffer the slightest grievance, I will never spare you! ”

Xu Rui's heart was shocked, and he solemnly clenched his fists and said: "Rest assured, the minister will do his best, even if he doesn't fight for this life, he will definitely make Qingwu happy!" ”

Emperor Hongwei nodded with satisfaction when he heard this, and said with emotion: "You married Qingwu, and you really became half of my son, although I can't pass on the throne to you, but I hope that you can keep this country for me after a hundred years, and it will not be in vain for me." ”

After saying this, a trace of exhaustion flashed on Emperor Hongwei's face, and his two eyelids seemed to be weighed by a thousand gold, so he fell asleep.

"Holy? Holy? ”

Xu Rui was stunned for a moment, and hurriedly whispered two words, but Emperor Hongwei still didn't move, if he couldn't still hear his faint heartbeat, Xu Rui would have thought that Emperor Hongwei had lost his breath.

Just when he was worried, there was a sudden sound of gentle footsteps behind Xu Rui, and he suddenly turned around, only to see Wang Shun slowly walking out with a bowl of decoction.

"Since the saint fell ill, he often suddenly fell into a coma, and today I am afraid that it is because the old man is happy that Hou Ye returned to Beijing, so he can keep talking to you for so long."

As if seeing Xu Rui's doubts, Wang Shun explained to him while walking to Emperor Hongwei and carefully feeding him a decoction.

I don't know what the medicine is, but the effect is actually good, and not long after drinking the medicine, Emperor Hongwei opened his eyes again, and seemed to have regained his senses, but the look on his face was even more tired.

Wang Shun nodded at Xu Rui and walked out quietly, while Xu Rui's gaze immediately fell on the bowl of decoction, frowning slightly.

"You're not gone yet?"

Emperor Hongwei saw that Xu Rui was stunned, and asked faintly, his voice weak.

Xu Rui came back to his senses, hugged his fists and said: "The minister is worried about the holy dragon body, how about daring to ask the holy lord to ask the minister to treat you?" ”

Emperor Hongwei was stunned for a moment, and said with a smile: "I forgot that you are also a famous doctor." ”

As he spoke, he stretched out his hand from the quilt and said, "Come on, try it." ”

Xu Rui nodded, he didn't bring medical equipment this time, even if he brought it, it didn't make much sense, in terms of medical skills, he only knew a little bit of fur, he had been left far behind by Mr. Changpo, and the reason why he proposed diagnosis and treatment was just to do his best.

Sure enough, after some operation, except for finding that Emperor Hongwei had been having a fever, Xu Rui found almost nothing, and Emperor Hongwei's symptoms did not match all the symptoms that Xu Rui knew, which was very strange.

Seeing Xu Rui's solemn face and not saying a word, the little hope that had just been born in Emperor Hongwei's eyes was immediately shattered, and he withdrew his palm and said, "Don't bother, maybe this is my life." ”

Xu Rui came back to his senses, suddenly remembered the medicine he had just taken, pointed to the medicine bowl that Wang Shun left at the bedside and said, "I don't know what kind of medicine the saint has been taking recently?" ”

Emperor Hongwei looked at the medicine bowl and said, "It is the prescription prescribed by Mr. Changpo." ”

Xu Rui thought for a while and said, "Can you give this medicine bowl to the minister?" ”

Emperor Hongwei frowned: "Do you think there is something wrong with this medicine?" ”

Xu Rui shook his head: "Chen just thinks that this medicine seems to have some effect on the saint's condition, and he wants to take it back and study it." ”

Emperor Hongwei's face was slightly relieved and said, "What's so difficult about this, you can take it." ”

Xu Rui nodded, carefully put away the medicine bowl, then gently lowered the curtain, saluted Emperor Hongwei, and slowly retreated.

Emperor Hongwei, who was lying on the bed, never made any movement, nor did he speak again, and even Xu Rui didn't know if he had fallen into a coma again.

After Xu Rui left, I don't know how long it took, Wang Shun suddenly walked in from the other end and helped Emperor Hongwei up, and it didn't take long for Emperor Hongwei to suddenly open his eyes faintly.

"Let all the guards hiding in the back disperse."

Emperor Hongwei gave a faint order, and then handed the bell that he had been holding in his hand to Wang Shun.

Wang Shun took the bell and muttered, "There is no bell above the saint, and the champion Hou must have passed your test?" ”

A trace of solemnity flashed on Emperor Hongwei's face: "This child is still the same as before, it has been three years, there has been no change, and my worries seem to be superfluous now."

But I'm afraid I won't be able to pass this level this time, now it's an extraordinary period, everything is important to the ancestors' country, even if I trust him, I can't help but guard against him.

Now that Xu Rui has played a pivotal role in the court, if he also gets carried away by ambition, the consequences will be unimaginable. ”

"The champion Hou is thoughtful, I am afraid that the Holy Lord is in Loushan Pass, and today's temptation may not be able to escape his eyes, if there are some suspicions because of this......"

Wang Shun said worriedly, and halfway through speaking, his voice stopped abruptly.

Emperor Hongwei naturally understood what he meant, his eyes gradually became sharp, and he said to himself: "I am first and foremost the emperor of Great Wei, and he should know this clearly......"