Chapter 56: The Old Fox's Game
King Xinyang stroked his beard, deliberately showing a worried look, and said to Nangong Fu:
"Brother Nangong, don't you still understand this? How treacherous is that unscrupulous person, the virtuous nephew just arrived in Yuegang City, and was assassinated the next day, to say something unpleasant, if the virtuous nephew really encounters an accident on the spot, the thief is scattered, and the real murderer cannot be traced, Brother Nangong, do you want to find this king for justice, and then the general Do you want to turn against this king and support others. ”
Nangong Fu did not follow the king of Xinyang and said, but said justly:
"The prince underestimated the mind of the last general, since Nangong Mo was ordered by Huang to protect the prince thoroughly, if there is an accident, it is naturally his life that should be like this, how can the last general blame the prince, Nangong Mo sacrificed his life for the prince, that is also his blessing."
King Xinyang was embarrassed for a while, he didn't expect Nangong Fu to look at his own son's life so lightly, and he didn't know how to continue the plan in his heart for a while, and was completely interrupted by Nangong Fu's train of thought.
King Xinyang was silent for a moment, and finally said the real reason for visiting Nangong Fu this time, King Xinyang looked at Nangong Fu and said:
"Brother Nangong, this king will say it directly! I visited the general about this, firstly, to inform the general of the assassination of my nephew, and secondly, to ask the general to help me. ”
In order to get closer to Nangong Fu, King Xinyang even began to change his title.
Nangong Fu pretended not to understand what King Xinyang said, and asked suspiciously:
"I don't know what the prince needs the last general to do, as long as the last general can do it and not violate the original intention, the last general will definitely go to the soup and go to the fire, and he will not give up."
King Xinyang saw that Nangong Fu had been playing haha with him, and he was angry, but after many years of deceitful in the court, he had already let him practice joy and anger, and King Xinyang suppressed the anger in his heart and said with a smile:
"Brother Nangong, don't pretend to be confused, naturally you know what this king is referring to, now above the court, hundreds of civil and military officials are in the team, this king needs Brother Nangong! With the help of Brother Nangong, Jing'er will be able to strengthen his wings, and he will become the prince at that time, and the king will definitely be grateful. ”
Nangong Fu frowned, he didn't expect that King Xinyang had already proved that Zhengda had won over himself in this way, and there were some things that could only be understood and unspeakable, Nangong Fu said in embarrassment:
"Lord Wang, don't be in a hurry at this time, let's talk slowly, the last general assures you that if you want the last general to choose a team, you must stand on the side of King Xinyang, but it is not in line with the actual machine at present."
King Xinyang was already anxious in his heart, but he still said lightly:
"Does the general still have any concerns, Your Majesty has already acquiesced to letting hundreds of officials follow the team, just for the sake of this princely dispute."
Nangong Fu responded:
"How can the prince be confused at this time, Your Majesty can acquiesce to the civil and military hundred official team, but the last general team will never be allowed,"
King Xinyang was puzzled, frowned and asked:
"Brother Nangong, what do you say about this, nephew Mo and Jing'er grew up together since childhood, and Your Majesty sent nephew Mo to protect Jing'er this time, doesn't it mean that Jing'er of the Nangong family team is allowed by default?"
Nangong Fu smiled and said:
"Lord, the holy will cannot be guessed, the last general's idea is just contrary to the prince, the last general feels that His Majesty sent Mo'er to protect the prince this time, in fact, it is to see if my Nangong family will be on your side, if this is the case, I am afraid that my Nangong family will be in trouble, and the prince will not be able to escape."
King Xinyang's brows furrowed deeper at this time, and he asked Nangong Fu for advice:
"This king doesn't know what the general said, please give me some advice."
Nangong Fu continued:
"Lord, forgive the last general for being rude, the last general will say it directly, the prince has 300,000 elite soldiers, and the other princes have no military power, and the last general has 500,000 border troops, if you and I join forces, it is enough to rebel, how can Your Majesty not be guarded, Your Majesty has not intended to set up a prince as the prince, at this time you and I join forces, Your Majesty will be dissatisfied, and you and I will not be able to escape the responsibility at that time, and it will affect the prince of Jing."
When King Xinyang heard Nangong Fu say this, he suddenly realized, and with an expression of escaping the catastrophe, he hugged his fists and said to Nangong Fu:
"It's still the general who is thoughtful, but this king has omitted this, but I still ask the general to help me secretly, and I will be grateful in the future."
Nangong Fu was extremely irritable at this time, thinking that after he said this, King Xinyang would take a step back, but he didn't expect King Xinyang to listen to it, and he said that he didn't think it through, but in fact, he still had to show his loyalty now.
Nangong Fu was helpless, he didn't want to offend King Xinyang at this time, so he had no choice but to make a false accusation, pretending to be a team member and saying:
"Don't worry, when the time is ripe, the end will definitely support the prince."
Nangong Fu didn't say anything to death, leaving room for himself.
King Xinyang naturally heard that Nangong Fu didn't really fight on his side, but he was already very satisfied, and said to Nangong Fu with a smile:
"This king has thanked the general first, with the support of the general, Jing'er will definitely be able to win the position of prince, after all, among all the sons, only Jing'er is deeply loved by His Majesty."
Nangong Fu did not refute King Xinyang's words, nor did he deliberately flatter, and clasped his fists and saluted:
"The last general wishes the prince success."
King Xinyang stood up and responded with a smile:
"Accept the general's auspicious words, this king will not bother much, and leave first."
Nangong Fu saw King Xinyang get up, and he also got up, and when he heard that King Xinyang was leaving, he didn't plan to stay as a guest, so he clasped his fists and saluted:
"The last general will send the prince, the prince please ......"
After speaking, he made a gesture to the door to please, and then sent King Xinyang until he left the gate of the mansion, Nangong Zhan and Nangong Zhe also followed to see King Xinyang, and the three of them bowed down and clasped their fists and watched King Xinyang get into the carriage, until the carriage disappeared around the corner, and then straightened up.
After King Xinyang left, Nangong Zhe spoke
"Father, the third brother has always been cautious, without conclusive evidence, he will not point to someone, but every time he suspects something, he can be sure that it is right, and I believe that he will be the same in this matter, and there will be no mistakes." ”
Nangong Fu frowned, and said to Nangong Zhe and Nangong Zhan:
"I'll talk about ...... back"
Nangong Zhan and Nangong Zhe gave a salute to Nangong Fu and replied:
"Yes......"
Nangong Zhan didn't know the outcome of the matter, and now that King Xinyang was gone, he couldn't help but ask anxiously:
"Father, tell me who dared to assassinate the third brother."
Nangong Fu heard Nangong Zhan's inquiry again, and said slowly:
"This is just speculation, there is no real evidence, you must not act recklessly."
After speaking, he nodded to Nangong Zhe and motioned for him to tell Nangong Zhan directly, Nangong Zhe received his father's instructions and whispered a few words in Nangong Zhan's ear.
Nangong Zhan obviously didn't believe it, staring at Nangong Fu for answers, Nangong Fu nodded.
Nangong Fu's anger suddenly came up again, and he said angrily:
"I'm going to find that old fox, and I'm still dangling around my Nangong house in a pretended way."
After finishing speaking, he was about to go out, and Nangong Fu said when he saw this:
"Stop me, do you take my words as wind in your ears! I just explained that I was acting so recklessly. ”
Nangong Zhan was unwilling to freeze there, and said angrily without looking back:
"Father, everyone has bullied us, can you bear it?"