"Since His Royal Highness the Crown Prince thinks that this king's proposal is not good, then I don't know what you think," Gu Congyuan raised his eyebrows and asked rhetorically.

Gu Ziyan naturally couldn't say why, he was preparing the soldiers of the Tianshu Battalion in the palace during this time, hoping that the soldiers of the Tianshu Battalion could break the enemy by tens of millions the next day, and where did he have the heart to think about the old things of the Silk Road

"Hmph." But in terms of momentum, Gu Ziyan never thought that he had lost too much to Gu Congyuan, he looked back with disdain, and said slowly, "The Silk Road is nonsense, and the people of Fanbang in the Western Regions are rude, not to mention the language barrier, just their ignorant appearance makes people unable to do business." ”

As soon as these words came out, many ministers of the DPRK and China agreed with it.

Immediately, a princeling jumped out and said: "Your Majesty, what His Royal Highness the Crown Prince said is extremely true, that trade road has been abandoned for a long time, and if it is to be built again, I am afraid it will be even more difficult."

"Yes, the old minister thinks so." Someone else came out and said, "The Silk Road was abandoned because the people of the Western Regions did not keep their promises, and when they were discussing matters, they suddenly faced us with swords."

Everyone talked about it, it was nothing before, and the emperor seemed to appreciate this plan that could make a lot of money.

But when he thought that there were many tribes in the Western Regions, and there would often be things that the tribes could not talk about, which led to a war with the Tiansheng Dynasty, he couldn't help frowning.

Gu Congyuan didn't seem to be reconciled, not because he wanted to earn some credit for the old emperor, but because he had always been stubborn, and his good opinions were suddenly trampled under Gu Ziyan's feet, and even belittled to worthless, so naturally it was impossible to be willing

Those cold eyes dimmed even more, and he sneered lightly, and said: "His Royal Highness the Crown Prince can neither propose a better plan, nor can he help my Tiansheng Dynasty solve external troubles, what is the use of just combining the courtiers to play tricks here?"

He said in a deep voice: "Who doesn't know that there are many tribes in the Western Regions, and who doesn't know that they have serious internal contradictions."

"Could it be that because of their problems, we Tiansheng have to hide far away like a coward" Gu Congyuan arched his hand, "In this case, it is better to cut off the trade routes between the South China Sea and the Northland, and it is safest not to communicate with each other." ”

"Nonsense." Gu Ji gradually frowned and scolded.

"You" Gu Ziyan clenched his fists, looking as if he was irritated by his cynicism, "Gu Congyuan, you are so capable, don't reverse black and white"

Few other princelings dare to confront His Royal Highness King Cong, and those who really dare to speak to Gu Congyuan are Gu Ziyan.

On the contrary, it is the Cong Wang Party, although Gu Cong is young and young, he is smart and calm, and he is very optimistic about him.

Moreover, those ministers, many of whom dared to advise, directly quarreled with the princelings in the court.

All of a sudden, the scene became chaotic.

The great eunuch shouted silence several times, but no one paid attention to it, and the courtiers didn't look down on Gonggong Li as a eunuch, no matter how deep he won the sacred heart, they still should quarrel and scold, and they didn't pay attention to it at all.

"Okay, let's stop it" Gu Ji couldn't bear it anymore and slapped the table suddenly.

The court hall that was full of people gradually quieted down.

In his heart, he still agreed with Gu Congyuan's proposal, but the polarization was too serious, and Gu Ji didn't want to favor one side or the other, lest the courtiers have any scruples in their hearts.

He said in a deep voice: "King Cong's proposal is indeed good, but the disadvantages mentioned by the prince do exist, even so, this matter will be discussed at a later date, and there is one more thing at the moment, which is very important." ”

Gu Ziyan's eyes suddenly lit up slightly, he naturally knew what was going on.

This case, he has been eyeing for a long time, and it is a beautiful difference that is temporarily away from the deep palace and can still make contributions.

Gu Ji paused, and keenly observed the faces of the princes in front of the palace, some dodged and dodged like the three princes and the four princes, and some were eager for quick success and quick profits, and their eyes were red like the prince, but there was another kind that seemed to be completely indifferent to this matter.

That is Gu Congyuan.

It was obviously such a good opportunity to make a contribution, but who knew that Gu Congyuan was absent-mindedly drooping his eyes, as if this matter was not as important as when he went home for lunch.

"The corruption of the minister of Jizhou has led to the tragic death of all ten innocent people, and this matter requires one of the princes to go and assist the local officials, but who is willing to go" Gu Ji said with a little weight in his tone, and he naturally observed everyone's expressions.

Gu Ziyan immediately stepped forward slightly, raised the wat board, and said in a loud voice: "Erchen"

"King Cong." Gu Ji suddenly shouted, "Why are you absent-minded?"

The smile on the prince's face suddenly froze.

There are many affairs in the house, and Gu Congyuan didn't think about competing with Gu Ziyan for this opportunity at all, so the emperor suddenly called him, but he was startled: "Erchen, I'm thinking about something." ”

"Tell me what to say." Gu Ji waved his hand and said, "But if it's about the Silk Road, I still advise you not to say more, it's not the time yet." ”

"The Jizhou case is full of suspicions, but the Son of Heaven is deeply concealed, and it must be very complicated behind it." Gu Congyuan lowered his head, "It must take a lot of effort to think about it, the fifth brother has always been keen, and he is very good at handling these things."

Gu Huaiyuan, the fifth prince who was suddenly named, was stunned, pointed at himself, and looked at Gu Congyuan cautiously: "Second brother, you said me"

Gu Congyuan nodded: "Yes, the fifth brother is indeed the best candidate for this mission." ”

This fifth prince has always been a lively character, and he is particularly sensitive to investigating cases, and the ministers have obvious to all about his innate talent, even Gu Ziyan, who wants to compete for merit, has to admit that in this regard, he is indeed weaker than this younger brother.

But the fat that was almost in his mouth, how could he let it go so easily

Gu Ziyan's expression was gloomy for a moment, and when he raised his hand, he became extremely sincere: "Father, the minister has been concerned about this matter for a long time, and he has always been curious about the truth behind it, and he also asked the father to give his son a chance." ”

The fifth prince pursed his lips, he originally didn't plan to compete with the crown prince, except for his second brother, who could have the strength to compete with the prince's sharp-tongued shrewd man

Who knew that the emperor glanced at Gu Ziyan, pondered for a while, and said, "But are you ready to welcome the envoys of Fanbang?"

As soon as these words came out, Gu Ziyan immediately gritted his teeth.

Damn, he forgot about the official business he had to deal with in the near future

The emperor was dissatisfied because of his too sour performance in the court, and now he was entangled in affairs, it was completely impossible for him to go to Jizhou this time.

"The crown prince is not available, it just so happens that the fifth prince is good at handling cases, this matter" Gu Ji swept around the hall and said, "I will hand it over to the fifth prince Gu Huaiyuan and the second prince Gu Congyuan." ”

The fifth prince's eyes widened in flattery, and he quickly knelt down and thanked him: "Thank you for your grace."

Gu Congyuan was stunned for a moment, he originally didn't plan to stir up this troubled water, so he specially recommended Gu Huaiyuan, who knows that the emperor still let him go with him.

"Father" Gu Ziyan shouted unwillingly.

"Father, what" Gu Ji suddenly scolded violently, "Do you think you have three heads and six arms, and you have to be busy with everything?"

Gu Ziyan was stunned for a moment, his father would not yell at him in the past, let alone speak so harshly.

Or in front of so many ministers.

Gu Ziyan not only felt that he had lost face, but also had no dignity in front of his brothers.

How high he was praised by everyone in the past, how embarrassed he seems to be now.

Gu Congyuan's eyes trembled slightly, he didn't feel much joy because the prince was reprimanded, but had a feeling of sadness for the death of a rabbit and a fox.

The emperor used to love the crown prince because Gu Ziyan was smart and clever, and he helped him do things without asking for anything in return, but now Gu Ziyan is ambitious and has begun to threaten the emperor's rule.

Gu Ji suppressed his once most beloved son.

Gu Congyuan deeply knew that even if he was popular in front of this old thing now, one day, he would become Gu Ziyan's current situation.

Cause and effect cycle, they can't get out of this strange circle after all.

Gu Ji can be regarded as catching the prince in the early court, and criticizing the prince all the time, so that the person dared to be angry and didn't dare to speak, and his face was green.

In the end, it was a few princeling ministers who came out to dissuade him, and His Majesty was embarrassed and did not continue to scold.

After the early dynasty, Gu Huaiyuan entangled Gu Congyuan with a hippie smile, this was the first time he was personally ordered by the emperor to investigate the case, he couldn't help but be extremely excited, and he became closer to Gu Congyuan.

"Second brother, when are you going to leave this time in Jizhou?" he asked him with a smile.

Originally, he didn't dare to talk to this second brother, but Gu Congyuan had the heart to recommend him, so he was extremely flattered, and he couldn't help but want to get closer, and vaguely became the posture of King Cong's party.

"In a few days, Jizhou is still a mess, and when they finish the mess at hand for the time being, we will set off again." He glanced at this younger brother, who was not close, but he was not on a bad relationship.

Gu Huaiyuan arched his hand and said: "Great, second brother, thank you for introducing me in front of my father this time, I have been paying attention to this case for a long time, but I am suffering from my humble position, and I can't follow this difference, it is all the blessing of the second brother."

"Nothing." Gu Congyuan smiled and said, "This case seems to be very troublesome, and I just want to take one less trouble, but in the end, I was appointed by my father to handle the case." ”

Gu Ziyan, who was not far away, looked at the arrogant Gu Congyuan, and couldn't help but beat the mahogany pillar fiercely: "King Cong"