"Old prince, don't patronize playing dumb riddles. What is the emperor not doing about it? Tell us about it! Seeing that Xu Wenchuan ignored himself at all, Hu Yue became more and more anxious, and asked repeatedly.

Xu Wenchuan smiled and said, "The reason for this, let Yaoting tell you." ”

This time, Wan Dong did not continue to sell Guanzi, and smiled bitterly at Hu Yue, Wuyang, Tang Xinyi and others, and said, "The emperor does not dispose of He Zhen, it is to keep He Zhen to deal with us." ”

"What!?" As soon as Wan Dong's words came out, it can be said that the audience was shocked. A group of children all widened their eyes, and their eyes were full of unconcealable shock.

The tiger jumped his head like a rattle, and said in a loud voice, "Impossible! It's impossible! Foiled Qiu Wanli's conspiracy, we people have made great contributions, and when the dynasty is dispersed, didn't the emperor still say that tomorrow we will be rewarded for meritorious deeds. How could he deal with us? ”

The rest of the people also thought so, and nodded their heads in agreement.

Seeing this scene, Hu Yue couldn't help but laugh, and said, "No wonder Yaoting is not the oldest among you, but he can be the boss of all of you!" The combined vision and political wisdom of you boys are not as good as those of others. ”

"Dad, don't be in a hurry to praise people, tell me the truth in this."

Hu Jingqi sighed lightly and said, "Actually, it can't be said that the emperor kept He Zhen to deal with us, to be precise, it should be on guard!" Beware of our family dominance and loss of checks and balances! This trade-off technique has been the ultimate means for rulers to control since ancient times, and in detail, it is understandable for the emperor to do this. ”

Wan Dong nodded, took over the conversation, and said, "He Zhen's official position is not low, and he is in the first rank of the dynasty, if it weren't for the national teacher pressing him, he would have become a climate long ago." This time, He Zhen first chose the wrong side, and almost died without a place to be buried, the emperor overrode public opinion, not only forgave his sins, but also let him continue to stay in his original position, what a great favor this is, He Zhen has a little conscience, he can't help but be bothered. In addition, in order to protect himself, He Zhen killed Qiu Wanli, Qiu Wanli's friends, how could he let him go? If He really wants to gain a foothold, he must rely on the authority of the emperor. From now on, this He Zhen is the most trusted person of the emperor. ”

"That'...... It can't be said that the emperor did this just to deal with us. Tiger Yue shook his head and said.

"Although the prince has a noble character and never forms a party for personal gain, in the eyes of others, we are the best, and the emperor is no exception. After Qiu Wanli's death, looking at the court, our ** is the only one. How can the emperor not be taboo? What is the purpose of nurturing a person who is not dealing with us, not to be wary of us? This is the lice on the monk's head, obviously! ”

Hu Jingqi couldn't help but give Hu Yue a burst of chestnuts, only hating that Hu Yue was always unenlightened. If you don't ask him to be as demonic as Wan Dong and catch up with half of Wan Dong, he, who is a father, can be completely relieved.

"The emperor is not such a person, is he?" Tang Xinyi said faintly.

She has been by Bai Die's side since she was a child, Bai Zhenshan is equivalent to half a father to her, and it is natural for her to have such suspicions.

Xu Wenchuan sighed and said, "He may not have done this before, but after being sick for three or five years and experiencing Qiu Wanli's betrayal, it is difficult to say." Moreover, this person is inherently fickle. ”

"Huh? How did it come to this, isn't it too chilling? Tiger Yue shook his head boredly and said.

"There's nothing to chill about, since ancient times, it has been the case for kings and emperors. As long as we are walking right, doing the right thing, and being above board, the emperor wants to be on guard, let him be on guard, what's the matter? Seeing that everyone's expressions had become much more solemn, Wan Dong smiled and waved his hand.

"You kid is free! But it's not unreasonable, Ha Lu Ha ......," Guo Yi Da Lu said with a smile.

"What Yaoting said is exactly what I want to say. Walk! Drink and go! ”

Xu Wenchuan said this, but from his brows that were not fully relaxed, it is not difficult to see that his worries have not been completely put down.

……

Just when the heroes gathered in the Dingshan Palace, Bai Zhenshan retired all the palace maids and eunuchs, leaving only Bai Die alone, and spoke softly.

Holding Bai Zhenshan's hand tightly, Bai Die was unwilling to let go for a moment. It was as if as soon as it was released, Bai Zhenshan would disappear again.

"Die'er, I've really suffered you in the past few years. Don't worry, since God has mercy on me and let me pass through the ghost gate, I will not leave easily, and my father will always accompany you in the future! ”

White Butterfly only felt that the collapsed backing was erected again. That sense of security that exudes warmth makes her whole mind relaxed from the inside out. This feeling has not been experienced by the white butterfly for several years, and it is almost forgotten.

"Father, you have to talk about it, don't lie to Die'er!"

At this time, Bai Die had let go of all her burdens and restored the carefree nature of the girl, and she looked more and more charming and moving.

"Of course! When did Daddy cheat on you? Bai Zhenshan doted on Bai Die, comforted him for a moment, and said, "Die'er, my father's illness is five years, and a lot of things must have happened in the empire, right?" Come, tell Daddy slowly. ”

"Dad, that's a long way to go, can your body support it?" White Butterfly asked worriedly.

Bai Zhenshan said with a smile, "Don't worry, Die'er, Dad's illness has been fully cured and can be fully supported." ”

Hearing Bai Zhenshan say this, Bai Die was relieved. sorted out some thoughts, and brought together the major events that happened in the Qingyun Empire in the past five years when Bai Zhenshan fell ill, as well as the current situation of the Qingyun Empire, and the situation it faced.

Although Bai Die is young, he has a very good mind and eloquence, although he is detailed, but not cumbersome, but he can take into account the main points and be clearly organized, which makes Bai Zhenshan quite satisfied.

A loss may turn out to be a gain? Bai Zhenshan has been sick for so many years, but it is BI's white butterfly that has grown rapidly. Bai Zhenshan has no children under his knees, only Bai Die's daughter, and the throne will definitely be passed to her in the future. The white butterfly was able to mature and grow up earlier, and Bai Zhenshan felt very pleased.

However, Bai Die is still a little girl in the end, and as she spoke, she couldn't help but complain to Bai Zhenshan about her grievances. Especially when it comes to Qiu Wanli's various difficulties for her, tears can't help but fall down. Bai Zhenshan, who watched it, was very distressed, and he just wanted to save Qiu Wanli and kill him again!

"Die'er, I didn't expect you to suffer so many grievances." Bai Zhenshan shook his head and said with a look of regret.

Bai Die wiped her tears and said in a low voice, "Fortunately, there are Dingshan King, Tiger Yushi, and a group of loyal ministers who help everywhere, otherwise I am afraid that I would have been assassinated by Qiu Wanli long ago." Father, this time to quell the rebellion of Qiu Wanli, the king of Dingshan and the tiger royal history they have made great contributions. And Xu Yaoting, not to mention, strategized, controlled the overall situation, comprehensively thwarted Qiu Wanli's conspiracy, and even cured your illness, this is a great merit, you must be rewarded heavily. ”

When Bai Zhenshan heard this, he frowned, was silent for a long time, and asked with a smile, "Then Yi Die'er only saw it, how should I reward the ancestors and grandchildren of the Xu family?" ”

"This ......" Bai Zhenshan asked, but Bai Die stopped him.

Wan Dong is easy to say, there is no official or lord at the moment, and he can reward him as much as he wants, but what about Xu Wenchuan? He has been enshrined as the king of Dingshan, and his status is extremely lofty, almost side by side with Bai Zhenshan. How will this be rewarded? If you are rewarded again, won't Xu Wenchuan be above Bai Zhen Mountain?

As for gold, silver, and wealth, these are all vulgar things, firstly, Xu Wenchuan doesn't like them at all, and secondly, Bai Zhenshan can't take such vulgar things.

Seeing that Bai Die's eyebrows were tightly raised, and he was silent for a long time, Bai Zhenshan suddenly asked quietly: "Do you think it is Qiu Wanli's power or the Xu family's power?" ”

"Qiu Wanli is good at drilling camps, but the King of Dingshan is very prestigious inside and outside the court, and the power of the two sides is only comparable...... Wait a minute! Father, why do you ask such a question? How can you compare the prince of Dingshan with Qiu Wanli? ”

At first, Bai Die didn't react, but when she reacted, her face immediately changed, and she asked with surprise in her voice.

"Why don't you compare Xu Wenchuan with Qiu Wanli? You have to know that they are all brothers who accompanied me on the expedition to the east and west, made countless meritorious contributions, and lived and died with me several times! ”

"Yes...... But that was before. The current Qiu Wanli is a traitor who plots to usurp the throne, but King Dingshan is a loyal minister who assists the world, how can it be compared? ”

Bai Zhenshan nodded lightly and muttered, "Yes, the days of fighting side by side and living and dying together are already in the past. But if you look back ten or twenty years later, isn't today also 'before'? ”

"Father, do you mean that one day in the future, the Xu family will rebel like Qiu Wanli? No, it won't, it's impossible, I don't believe it! White Butterfly kept shaking her head and said.

"When I woke up, I heard Xu Yaoting say that Qiu Wanli rebelled, and my performance was exactly the same as yours. I also think it's impossible! But what about the facts? In this world, nothing will not change, especially the human heart, which is the most unreliable. ”

"That'...... So what is the father going to do? Want to dispose of the Xu family? White Butterfly asked.

Bai Zhenshan laughed and said, "How can it be done?" After all, the Xu family has not rebelled, and they have just made such a contribution, if we don't reward but punish others, the civil and military officials will not be convinced. Moreover, the reason why I am telling you this is not to deal with the Xu family, but to let you act more carefully and be more vigilant in the future. ”

"Beware? Then the father, you don't punish He Zhen, but continue to entrust you with important tasks, shouldn't it be just to guard against the Xu family's actions? Bai Die suddenly woke up, looked at Bai Zhenshan with surprise and asked.

Bai Zhenshan nodded with a smile and said, "My Bai Zhenshan's daughter is really smart!" What you said is not bad at all, although He Zhen is a villain, he is of great use to you and my father and daughter. He will become an indispensable chess piece for us to balance the Xu family! ”