Chapter 35: The Prince Intervenes (Part II)
The man was about seventy years old, with a wisp of beard and coarse linen clothes, but he had an otherworldly temperament, which was the current emperor's style. It is rumored that although this old man is not a disciple of the Immortal Dao Sect, he has enough strength to make the six major Immortal Dao sects feel jealous. Liu Xuanzong was able to stand out among many princes and take the throne that day, all because of his unfathomable teacher.
Seeing that today's son cast his eyes on, Feng Yuanqing smiled, touched his beard and said: "Your Majesty has already made a decision in his heart, so why bother to ask the old man again." But since Majesty asked, I thought I might as well take a look. β
"The teacher thinks so too? Liu Xuanzong nodded, and immediately instructed the concierge eunuch to announce all the princes to the imperial study.
The eunuch took the order and left, and after a while, several young men with sturdy figures, masculine appearances, and dragon and tiger steps, strode into the imperial study, and greeted Liu Xuanzong with peace.
"Get up. Liu Xuanzong waved his hand casually, "You guys, you came together this time, do you have something to say to me." β
The Son of Heaven, who was in charge of the Great Separation Dynasty, swept his eyes over the princes, and then said lightly: "Say, what is the matter." β
The princes exchanged glances with each other, and finally the crown prince Liu Che stepped forward and said respectfully: "Father, the emperor, the sons and the brothers heard that that group of gentlemen is going to hold a martial arts conference in Beijing. These days, the number of monks from outside the capital has skyrocketed, and there have been many brawls, which have interfered with the daily security of the Beijing division. β
"Wei Chong has already told me about this matter, and I believe that the Gyeonggi Office and the garrison camp can handle it. Liu Xuanzong waved his hand, "If you are not in his position, you don't need to pay attention to this matter." β
Liu Che answered "yes", but his body did not retreat, and he continued to speak: "Father, as far as the child knows, the number of monks who came to participate in this martial arts conference this time has exceeded three thousand. Although this is a martial arts competition spontaneously organized by the people, it is not possible to select talents for our dynasty. The child discussed it with the brothers, and felt that if this martial arts conference continued to let Liu Xiaobie, Meng Siao, and Zhuge Fei mess around, it would inevitably waste this great opportunityββ"
Liu Xuanzong raised his eyelids, glanced at the emperor, and said lightly: "What do you mean, do you want to take over this martial arts conference?"
"Yes!" the princes said in unison.
"But this matter is the one they picked, and they are also single-handedly handled, and if I make a temporary will, it seems that it makes some sense and reason. The expression on Liu Xuanzong's face couldn't see any change, and he couldn't hear any intention in his voice.
Liu Che gritted his teeth, and when he thought of the prestige that he could bring to himself after this matter was completed, he suddenly became ruthless, and continued to speak: "Father, whether it is Brother Xiaobi, Meng Siao, Zhuge Fei, this class of gentlemen has made this martial arts conference, and the starting point is just to have fun for them. If it continues to be handled by them, then these 3,000 monks, let them mess around like this, and it will be over. But if it is handed over to the sons, the sons promise that they will be able to pass this martial arts conference and select a large number of talents for our dynasty!
He hesitated for a moment, but finally said ruthlessly: "Even, this martial arts conference can be held forever, become a folk 'Wuenke', and contribute a lot of new forces to my dynasty!"
Later, his voice became extremely solemn and immense, as if a majestic aura came into being from him.
Liu Xuanzong nodded secretly.
This prince, Wen Taowu is definitely not under him, there is only one thing - his heart is a little impetuous, and he is too eager for quick success.
The eunuch from the concierge came to tell several princes to ask for a meeting, and he already knew what these princes were planning. To tell the truth, he agrees in his heart.
In his opinion, this martial arts conference, if it is operated well, may not be able to become the "folk martial arts" in the mouth of the crown prince Liu Che, and select materials that can be created for the imperial court. Of course, this can be done or not, even if it is just a matter of letting the votes and gentlemen mess around, it is not a big deal.
After all, the "Wu Enke of the people", in the final analysis, is spontaneously organized by the people, and the imperial court can recognize it or not, and its prestige can never be compared with the real "Wu Enke" every year.
The reason why these princes are so eager to take over this is more because they want to further expand their prestige and influence and fight for the future crown prince dispute.
For this, Liu Xuanzong is happy to see it.
The king of a country, civil governance and martial arts are only the foundation, and luck is also very important. The prince of the country is like raising Gu, only the strongest one in all aspects, he can rest assured that the country of the Dali Dynasty will be in the hands of this son.
Liu Xuanzong glanced at Feng Yuanqing seemingly casually, and asked casually, "Teacher, what do you think?"
All the princes looked at this emperor with burning eyes, they were very aware of this person's opinion, and they had a great influence on their father.
Feng Yuanqing smiled, pondered for a moment, and finally spoke under the expectant gaze of the princes: "The old man thinks that what the prince said is not bad. β
Liu Che and the princes were overjoyed and exchanged glances with each other.
Compared with the previous time, this time, everyone saw vigilance and competition in the eyes of others.
However, without waiting for Liu Che and them to be happy for long, Feng Yuanqing continued unhurriedly: "However, in this matter, Your Majesty should not come forward, otherwise you will have a bad reputation for suppressing the small." The decree shall not be given. β
Liu Che and the others were suddenly dumbfounded again.
The Holy Decree cannot be issued?
Although all of them are muddy and can't support the wall, this mud is also the mud in the family of the three kings, four princes, five lords and nine generations.
As if seeing through the doubts in the hearts of the princes, Feng Yuanqing spoke for the third time: "If the princes want to interfere, they can only rely on their own abilities. His Majesty doesn't know about this, and neither do I. β
Hearing this, all the princes immediately understood.
To put it bluntly, if you want to meddle in this martial arts conference, become the organizer, and expand your influence among the people, you can only rely on your own means to suppress these gentlemen. In this matter, their father will not give any help, and of course will not give any interference, whether it will succeed or not, it all depends on their own ability.
Coming out of the imperial study, all the princes frowned, and they were no longer as harmonious and friendly as when they went in, and they were obviously wary of others.
Of course, compared to the intrigue between brothers, for them at this moment, how to settle those gentlemen is the most important thing! If he can't settle this group of gentlemen, he will not be able to become the organizer of this martial arts conference, and naturally he will not be able to take the opportunity to expand his influence among the people.