Chapter Seventy-Five: Turning Meritorious Service into Sin

In the blink of an eye, half a moon passed by, no matter how the wind and rain were hidden in the capital of the Southern Tang Kingdom, but on the bright side, it was always calm and calm, and there was no wave.

It's just that King Anrui and King Qi Jing started to compete in the court.

King An Rui, who was originally not outstanding in ability, had the ability to fight against King Qi Jing faintly with the intentional support of His Majesty in the Southern Tang Dynasty.

Only a discerning person can see that if it weren't for the favor of His Majesty the Southern Tang Dynasty, how could King An Rui, who had been living in a fief all the year round, gain a firm foothold in the government in this short period of time?

King Qi Jing didn't advance or retreat, but in fact, he was three points worse than King Anrui.

Those who are wise understand this truth.

Therefore, all of a sudden, the courtiers who kept guessing His Majesty's thoughts in the Southern Tang Dynasty had the intention of faintly biasing King An Rui.

According to His Majesty's technique in the Southern Tang Dynasty, when he found out that King An Rui was faintly dominant, he should have given King Qi Jing some support accordingly.

It's just that Ling Guo and Chang Chu are all under heavy pressure, and Cheng Qiu lost the news for a while.

When His Majesty the Southern Tang Dynasty has a big head, how can he have time to take the art of checks and balances?

All of a sudden, King An Rui was in high spirits, out of the limelight, and suppressed King Qi Jing everywhere.

"Let's see." I never thought that in just half a month, His Majesty the Southern Tang Dynasty, who was originally rich and shining, seemed to be more than ten years old, but when he first knew the destiny of heaven, he was now tired.

King An Rui, who was summoned to the palace overnight, raised his eyes suspiciously, and saw that his father, whom he used to respect very much, had become like this, and his heart couldn't help but sigh slightly, but this emotion was only for a short moment, and it was extremely restrained by King An Rui.

In his heart, his father has always been a wise and martial being, standing up to the heavens and the earth, so he listened to the words of His Majesty in the Southern Tang Dynasty and cultivated for so many years.

It's just that when Huang Fuheng's mutation suddenly appeared, King An Rui could no longer hold back his temperament.

Although his father has always favored him, because he has many brothers, he simply took it himself.

His Majesty Nantang sat down in the chair very tiredly, looking at the most stark contrast between King An Rui's high-spirited appearance and King Qi Jing standing quietly on the other side, his slightly cloudy eyes kept flickering, and he sighed slightly in his heart.

In fact, among the children, King An Rui's appearance is the most similar to himself, but his temperament is a little like his mother, so he has a little pity for King An Rui.

It's just that now, the one who is most similar to him is Chen Jingwang, who is locked.

Chen Jingwang looks like his mother, but his temperament is ruthless, but he is the same as himself, if Chen Jingwang is allowed to grow up, the rest of the children will definitely not be his opponents, even himself, I am afraid that he will not end well.

How did this position under him come about, His Majesty Nantang was clear in his heart.

Therefore, he always had an indescribable fear of this son.

His Majesty the Southern Tang Dynasty was deeply frightened, so after discovering that King Chen Jing had something to hide, he chose to break his wings without hesitation.

It's just that I didn't think that once King An Rui got what he wanted, he would start to expand himself, but he was not as stable as King Qi Jing, who had been staying by his side.

His Majesty Nantang was thinking about something in his heart, King An Rui didn't know, his gaze was fixed on the fold in his hand, and his expression was very ugly. "Father, this?"

King Qi Jing on the side waited quietly for him to finish looking, and only then did he receive it in his hand, and his face became more and more solemn.

"Yes, this is a tip-off."

His Majesty Nantang's gaze wandered around the faces of King An Rui and King Qi Jing, and finally let out a deep sigh.

No wonder Cheng Qiu lost contact, Cheng Qiu himself is now too busy to take care of himself, how can he scruple about going to their Southern Tang Dynasty?

More than a month ago, Cheng Qiu used the drill to press the border with heavy troops, which aroused the vigilance of the country.

Ling Guo endured it again and again, but he was just waiting for the opportunity.

His Majesty in the Southern Tang Dynasty thought that Sikong Ao, the southern king of Lingguo Town, was missing in the Southern Tang Dynasty, but he was afraid that he would be unfavorable to him, but he never thought that Sikong Ao was just playing a pretense.

He went straight to the border between Lingguo and Chengqiu, and a month ago, before Chengqiu came back to his senses, he led the light cavalry and captured the five major cities on the border of Chengqiu all the way.

Come to think of it, the so-called order to patrol the assassins and join forces with Chang Chu to press into the border of the Southern Tang Dynasty is just to attract the origin of the Southern Tang Dynasty, and the real heavy troops of the Ling State have already entered Chengqiu.

And their Southern Tang Dynasty was actually played by Ling Guo and Chang Chu.

In just one month, even if the South King of Lingguo Town has the name of the god of war, if he has the help of God, it will be no problem to attack Chengqiu City.

But what are the five major cities?

If it weren't for the crushing of troops, how could it be done?

If the heavy army of the Ling State has been driven into the hills, it means that the current domestic strength of the Ling State is empty, if it was half a month ago, when the Ling State declared war on them, the Southern Tang Dynasty would not care about the direct attack on the Ling State of 3721.

Ling Guo is now afraid that he has already been taken into his arms.

But, half a month ago, what were they doing? In the seizure of Huang Fuheng's private collections, they, the princes, are fighting openly and secretly.

It's just that in the end, this is a missed opportunity, and even if His Majesty Nantang regrets it, there is nothing he can do.

Hearing His Majesty the Southern Tang Dynasty slowly explain, King An Rui and King Qi Jing were not stupid people, and they straightened out the joints in an instant, and King An Rui finally knew what His Majesty the Southern Tang Dynasty was for such a state banquet.

Suddenly, King An Rui couldn't help but raise his eyes and look at King Qi Jing, who had been silent on the side.

But he found that King Qi Jing did not show a look of surprise, and King An Rui immediately understood in his heart that King Qi Jing was afraid that he knew.

King Qi Jing is just that, after all, this state banquet was originally presided over by King Qi Jing, but even King Chen Jing's cripple knew about the joints, and he was alone like a fool in the dark? This thought is like pouring cold water on your head.

poured King Anrui into the heart.

His Majesty the Southern Tang Dynasty was exhausted at the moment, but he had never noticed the change in King An Rui's mentality.

In the imperial study, the three of them had different expressions, and their hearts were mixed, and they were silent for a while.

In the end, it was King Qi Jing who took the lead in standing up, bowed to His Majesty Nantang, and said in a deep voice. "Father, my son thinks that even if he sent troops to the Ling Kingdom half a month ago, I am afraid that it will not be so easy to take the Ling Kingdom."

King Qi Jing's brows frowned slightly. "Since Ling Guo dares to make a desperate gamble and take the lead in attacking Chengqiu, it is a quick and accurate ruthless, in this case, Erchen thinks that even if the new emperor of Ling Guo is young and ignorant, he can't even be unprepared."

"Furthermore, although Ling Guo and Chang Chu have joined forces, this alliance is only a short time, how much trust can there be? If Ling Guo has no backhand, how can Chang Chu help him? As soon as King Qi Jing said this, His Majesty Nantang's brows loosened a lot.

"If Ling Guo is really so weak and deceitful, how can he dare to take the lead in attacking Cheng Qiu when there are many enemies?" Qi Jingwang analyzed. "Erchen thinks that he can send someone to Chang Chu to test one or two, promise more benefits, and join forces with Chang Chu to annex Ling Guo when the heavy troops of Ling State are pressed into Chengqiu."

What King Qi Jing is saying now is a very safe way.

It seems that he never thought that this eldest son, who has always been silent, would have such a high opinion, His Majesty Nantang looked at King Qi Jing's gaze, in addition to being surprised, there was also a faint appreciation.

King An Rui sensitively sensed something and hurriedly asked. "If this doesn't work, according to the emperor's opinion, what should I do?"

King Qi Jing just glanced at King An Rui lightly, showing that he was too lazy to bother with him.

"But if this doesn't work, even if we take advantage of the situation half a month ago and want to attack Ling Guo, Chang Chu is afraid that he will not wait with peace of mind."

His Majesty Nantang pondered carefully, and this was really the truth, and his brows relaxed.

"Moreover, now the Lingguo has captured the five major cities of Chengqiu in just one month, which is the time when the momentum is at its peak. Why do we need to step forward when the country is in full swing? ”

Seeing King Qi Jing talking eloquently, King An Rui couldn't help but feel a little anxious, but he also knew the priorities, so he didn't deliberately target King Qi Jing, just provoked.

"Then according to the imperial brother's opinion? Let's just avoid it? Let the country of Ling bully us? ”

"Nope." King Qi Jing didn't even move his eyes to King An Rui's body, he just said respectfully. "Although the country of Ling is now in full swing, the civil strife in Ling has just subsided, and it will definitely be powerless in the future."

"Let's take a temporary request for mercy from Ling Guo, since they want murderers, they will launch a few, and wait until Ling Guo is unable to succeed, and then attack it unprepared, isn't it better?"

King Anrui was about to speak again and provoke two more sentences.

But it might as well be stopped by His Majesty the Southern Tang Dynasty raising his hand, His Majesty the Southern Tang Dynasty once again, looking at King Qi Jing with loving eyes.

It was inevitable that King Qi Jing would be a little flattered. "Then according to the emperor, you know this candidate?"

King Qi Jing cleared his throat and paused before speaking. "Erchen has a candidate in his heart, but."

Seeing King Qi Jing's hesitation, King An Rui's heart couldn't help but feel a little uneasy.

His Majesty Nantang shook his head lovingly and said softly. "It's okay, tell me about it."

King Qi Jing hesitated for a moment, then bowed cautiously. "Erchen thinks that the third emperor brother is the most suitable."

His Majesty Nantang didn't seem to have thought that the candidate recommended by King Qi Jing was King Chen Jing, and he couldn't help but be slightly stunned.

King Qi Jing didn't wait for His Majesty the Southern Tang Dynasty to ask, so he directly pleaded for King Chen Jing. "The third emperor brother is young, so it is inevitable that he will act confused, but he has never made a big mistake."

"This matter needs a smooth person, firstly, it is just to use this matter to sharpen the temperament of the third emperor brother, so that he will be guilty, and secondly, if the third emperor brother is unable to complete this matter, the father can take the opportunity to discipline the third emperor brother, once the father and emperor forgive, the third emperor brother will definitely be grateful."

Hearing King Qi Jing say this, His Majesty Nantang couldn't help but feel a little moved.

It is estimated that the current power of King Chen Jing has been completely split by King Qi Jing and King An Rui, even if he has wolf ambitions, he is afraid that he is helpless.

Even if Huang Fuheng wants to be dissatisfied again, if he wants to threaten them, he is afraid that it will take a few years.

In addition, although this son is difficult to control, his ability is understandable.

When King An Rui saw the look on his father's face, he knew that his father was already moved, and he was about to say a few words, but His Majesty Nantang suddenly glanced over, and then raised his eyebrows slightly, and said in a deep voice. "That's right."

King Anrui chuckled in his heart, and the words in his mouth were immediately blocked in his throat.

The corner of his eye fell on King Qi Jing on the side, where would he not know, King Qi Jing pleaded for Huang Fu Heng.

just couldn't get used to his scenery these days, so he deliberately asked Chen Jingwang to come out and press himself.

But he didn't think about it carefully, Chen Jingwang's power had already been divided up by the two of them together, and if he released Chen Jingwang, he was afraid that he was not alone, and he couldn't escape.

But I don't know what Qi Jingwang's pig brain is thinking.

Even King An Rui hated it so much, and he knew that since His Majesty Nantang had given an order, I was afraid that it would not be able to change it.

He could only reluctantly bow and salute.

"Yes."