The fourth episode steals the dragon and turns the phoenix into four
Although Qin Tai's words had a certain amount of sarcasm and a certain amount of ridicule in his words, they really stimulated Feng Bao's nerves. Feng Bao faced himself head-on for the first time and asked himself whether to betray or support Zhu Yijun? Although Feng Bao thought about betraying Zhu Yijun for his future more than once, Feng Bao didn't know that he was reluctant to destroy Zhu Yijun with his own hands. But in the face of Qin Tai, touching this sachet that outsiders don't know the bottom of, Feng Bao gradually understood his heart. Even if he really betrayed Zhu Yijun, he was reluctant to kill this Zhu Yijun who was brought up single-handedly. Feng Bao had a call in his heart, reminding himself of one thing, Zhu Yijun, the crown prince, once called his father. As a disabled person, a eunuch who cannot have offspring, the noble crown prince calling himself father is the happiest thing. Even if you don't have a relationship for many years, even if you forget your family affection, just saying this is worth Feng Bao to work hard for Zhu Yijun. Feng Bao decided to give up distracting thoughts and protect this Zhu Yijun wholeheartedly.
Qin Tai looked at Feng Bao's face and thought about how to deal with Feng Bao. As Feng Bao's face gradually changed, Qin Tai knew that Feng Bao's mentality had changed. This change is not only beneficial to Qin Tai, but also a good change to the overall situation. Feng Bao's determination is not only an encouragement to everyone, but also a great help to understand the truth.
After Feng Bao settled his mood, he didn't need Qin Tai to break it again, and directly said what he knew. It turned out that Feng Bao knew more about these rumors than Li Wei, and had even secretly paid attention to them for a long time. Feng Bao is also speculating about the truth of these rumors, and has even made tentative inquiries about some people. Although I don't know too many secrets, I also notice some weirdness. For this reason, Feng Bao decided to do nothing on the surface, but in fact, he was sitting on the mountain and watching the tiger fight, but in fact, he gave up Zhu Yijun. But now that Feng Bao has decided, he simply told Qin Tai everything he knew.
Feng Bao is worthy of being the most powerful contender for the future eunuch of the master of ceremonies, and he has a fairly comprehensive understanding of the affairs of the inner palace. No matter which corner is in the dark, there is Feng Bao's eyeliner, and no matter what wind and grass can escape, Feng Bao's ears and eyes cannot be escaped. Feng Bao's cronies have no less than 1,000 people, including internal guards, palace maids, and eunuchs of various identities.
There are mainly three rumors about Zhu Yijun, all of which are devastating threats to Zhu Yijun. First, Zhu Yijun broke his leg because he climbed a tree and became a cripple who was not good at walking. There seems to be no prince who is bad at doing things, and there is no emperor who is bad at doing things. The emperor is the Son of Heaven, the spokesman of heaven, and he will definitely not be a disabled person. For this reason, everyone is speculating whether Zhu Yijun may be deposed as the crown prince. In this way, Zhu Yijun not only cannot become the crown prince, but also completely loses the possibility of inheriting the throne. In the Ming Dynasty, there was not a single deposed crown prince who could become the next emperor. Even if the deposed prince is not dealt with secretly, he will be locked up for the rest of his life, which is equivalent to losing his future.
The second rumor is that it has fallen out of favor. Zhu Yijun can become the crown prince, firstly because his biological mother is favored, secondly because Zhu Yijun is the eldest son of the children raised by Emperor Longqing, and thirdly because Jiajing Emperor Zhu Houxi, that is, Zhu Yijun's grandfather personally designated when he was alive. In fact, the relationship between Emperor Longqing and his son Zhu Yijun is not good, which seems to be a bit genetic. At the beginning, Emperor Jiajing Zhu Houxi was not very good to Emperor Longqing. Emperor Longqing didn't know if it was revenge or if there were other reasons, anyway, he was not very close to this biological son. Emperor Longqing privately said many times that this son was not as good as King Lu, that is, Zhu Yijun's younger brother of the same father and mother. After Zhu Yijun broke his leg, although Emperor Longqing also visited Zhu Yijun, whether it was words and deeds or dealing with it afterwards, it can be seen that Emperor Longqing did not attach importance to this crown prince. Even Li Guifei, the biological mother, didn't care very much, in the days when Zhu Yijun was bedridden, although Li Guifei came every day, it was all courteous and did not care sincerely. So everyone felt that Zhu Yijun had fallen out of favor, so everyone began to draw a line with Zhu Yijun and look for a new backer.
The third rumor is the weirdest, saying that Concubine Li Guifei has fallen out of favor. The reason why Concubine Li Guifei can run rampant in the inner palace is mainly because of Emperor Longqing's favor and two sons. Until now, there are only two princes born to Concubine Li in the palace, so everyone thinks that Concubine Li is the undoubted queen mother in the future. The reason why Emperor Longqing favored Li Guifei was also because his only two sons were born to Li Guifei. For this reason, Concubine Li Guifei took over the rights of Empress Chen and replaced Empress Chen in charge of the harem. Some people say that Emperor Longqing has not been fortunate to Concubine Li for a while these days, and even Emperor Longqing is suppressing Concubine Li's forces intentionally or unintentionally. The reason is because Emperor Longqing doesn't understand that there are other women, and maybe this woman has other sons for Emperor Longqing. If Zhu Yijun loses his status as the crown prince and Li Guifei falls out of favor again, their mother and son will be sad in the future.
Regarding these rumors, Feng Bao analyzed Qin Tai's opinion. For the first rumor, it can be said that it is minimal. Emperor Longqing will not go to Taimiao to abolish Zhu Yijun's status because the young prince broke his leg. Zhu Yijun's fault was nothing more than naughty, he didn't do anything that threatened the royal family or the country, and Emperor Longqing had no reason to abolish it. Regarding the second rumor, it is not very likely, unless Li Guifei completely gives up this son. Zhu Yijun is not only the eldest son of Li Guifei, but also the living eldest son of Emperor Longqing. Concubine Li Guifei will not abolish an eldest son who is more qualified to be the crown prince for the sake of a younger son who likes it more. Without the support of Concubine Li, there is only one possibility that Zhu Yijun's younger brother will be the crown prince, that is, Zhu Yijun died unexpectedly. In this way, King Lu is likely to replace Zhu Yijun and become the new crown prince. However, the third type of rumor is the most likely, Feng Bao feels that once things come to this point, the threat to Zhu Yijun is the greatest.
Feng Baozhi has this suspicion because these days Meng Chong always bewitches Emperor Longqing, and often secretly recruits some women of unknown origin. These women were not palace concubines or palace maids, but Meng Chong secretly brought them from outside. Did these women stay in the palace? Are there any descendants left? Whether there is a woman who threatens Li Guifei is impossible to check. If there are two women with status in it, with the blood of Emperor Longqing, it is possible to become nobles in the palace. As long as this woman's status is equal to that of Li Guifei, coupled with Emperor Longqing's favor for their mother and son, it is really possible to replace Li Guifei and Zhu Yijun. If this is the case, it is really a mystery who will be the crown prince and who will become the emperor in the future.
Qin Tai took Feng Bao out of the room, and after Zhu Yijun and Zhang Gonggong were separated, several people sat together again. The reason why Zhu Yijun and Zhang Gonggong are separated is because Zhu Yijun is too young and Zhang Gonggong's personality is too straight to participate in the discussion of core issues. Zhan Xiaoxiao took them away, and Zhang Juzheng and Tan Yan also seemed to understand, the two of them were like the old drunkard master, not only pretending to be asleep but also pretending to be deaf and dumb. Zhu Yijun and Zhang Gonggong had no choice but to follow Zhan Xiaoxiao to another room, and Qin Tai held a summit meeting with everyone.
Qin Tai and a few people sat down in the room, and several people involuntarily corrected their mentality. Qin Tai sat aside, the old drunkard master had already polished the ink, sat behind Qin Tai, and acted as a record. Zhang Juzheng and Tan Yan sat next to Qin Tai on the left and right, Feng Bao pulled the chair opposite Qin Tai, and everyone sat around Qin Tai. Although Qin Tai didn't ask for anything, everyone regarded Qin Tai as the commander and the core personnel. This was Zhang Juzheng's voluntariness, and it was the first time Tan Tan saw the arrogant Zhang Juzheng consciously cooperating with a certain person. Tan Lun has to admire Zhang Juzheng, in some things, Tan Lun is not as affordable as Zhang Juzheng to put down.
Qin Tai said what Feng Bao said after sorting it out. In the process of listening and digesting while everyone, Qin Tai is also planning for the future. Although he didn't know who the opponent was or how strong the opponent was, Qin Tai had already decided to take over, so he had to estimate all the consequences. It is better to think that the enemy is stronger than to give the opponent a chance to succeed.
Qin Tai saw that everyone had a general understanding of what had happened, and began to assign everyone's tasks. Everyone knows what happened, and needless to say the harmfulness is known to everyone, so there is no need for Qin Tai to emphasize it again and again. Qin Tai only needs to assign tasks to everyone, and everyone can handle them separately.
The first is Feng Bao's task, and his task is more complicated. First, Feng Bao wanted to secretly continue to collect more rumors. Second, Feng Bao had to secretly check the people who entered and left the palace, and anyone who had problems must be carefully investigated. Checking the entry and exit personnel and eliminating the suspects is the biggest responsibility of the East Factory under Feng Bao's jurisdiction. Feng Bao did this, not only would not attract the attention of others, but it was also a legitimate thing. Third, Feng Bao tentatively contacted some people who knew the secret, and tried to find some clues to find out some news.
As for Zhang Juzheng's character, he took the opportunity of reporting to Emperor Longqing on the study of the crown prince Zhu Yijun to tentatively observe Emperor Longqing's attitude. So as to know how much Emperor Longqing cared about and loved this crown prince. If Emperor Longqing's attitude is really problematic, he really has to worry that Emperor Longqing may depose Zhu Yijun.
Tan Lun's task was to visit Gao Gong and other ministers of the court and China to see everyone's attitude towards the crown prince. There was also a task to secretly observe the movements of the officials. Qin Tai suspected that Meng Chong had already joined forces with a certain minister. If you really want to launch a woman who threatens Concubine Li's status, you must be recommended by the minister of the DPRK and China. It is very likely that this minister will disclose the relationship between this woman and Emperor Longqing in front of everyone. In this way, Emperor Longqing and Meng Chong can justifiably be concubines, and even Li Guifei and Empress Chen will be too late to stop them. Therefore, Qin Tai wants to deploy defenses in the DPRK and China one step earlier, and it is best to find this minister who takes the lead.