Nanliang Beijing.

The rebellion of the three kings and the crown prince Xiao Tong has been quelled, and the series of effects caused by this incident have gradually dissipated over time.

In the past few days, the government and the opposition have been dealing with the settlement and rectification after the rebellion, and Prime Minister Xun Jiwu and others have been very busy.

The deposition of the crown prince is now a certainty, but there is only one edict missing.

At the same time, the officials who were originally subordinate to the East Palace are not having a good time these days.

After the previous purge, I thought there would be another time, but this time the old emperor was unprecedented, and he didn't punish anyone again.

However, although the emperor did not order the investigation, it did not mean that they could sit back and relax, and tension and anxiety still filled the court.

And when the matter subsided, such causes and consequences began to spread in Jinling City.

There are still traces of the rebellion of the King of Changsha, the King of Shangguang and the King of Huiji, but the participation of the crown prince Xiao Tong and the king of Yuzhang Xiao Huai'an is really beyond everyone's expectations.

Especially the teachers and students in the fourth hall of Chinese culture, they are very puzzled by Xiao Huai'an's approach.

As for the specific reason, only a few people can tell, so gradually this kind of discussion not only did not stop, but became more and more.

Those who are not in the whirlpool of this matter are not deeply touched by this, and only those who have access to the real news will understand the danger of this time.

The banks of the Qinhuai River are still so prosperous, but there is a young man named Yu Xin missing among the talents who linger here.

Yu Xin, as the emperor's His Majesty's hand-picked Ru Linlang, has rushed to Changguang County not long ago to take office, and the flood money in Changguang County has been filled in from the money looted by the Three Kings and the Prince's Mansion.

Although it was difficult to see each other far away from the capital, Xie Si, Yan Qingshan and Xiao Chengye were all happy for their brothers.

Yu Xin actually has no real fame yet, but it is not easy to get the emperor's grace.

It is said that Yu Xin is also the first time to be an official, and on the eve of parting, his father Yu Beiwu had a long talk with him.

Yu Beiwu has been an official for half his life, honest and upright, so he hopes that his son can also uphold this concept.

Secondly, he stated to Yu Xin the pros and cons of the current situation and the contacts in the officialdom, and the affairs of Changguang County were not so easy to handle, so Yu Beiwu hoped that he would be more attentive.

Yu Xin also wrote down these words one by one.

The attitude of his father as an official is also understood by Yu Xin.

On that day, there was one less talented man in Jinling City, but Nanliang had one more young and good official.

All the things in the world often have no definite cause, and the fate will just be like the "Tao" in Taoist thought, which is such an ethereal thing, we can't catch it, let alone touch it, but we can only understand it carefully.

As time passed slowly, the situation in Nanliang gradually stabilized.

A few days ago, the drizzle in early spring for many days made the weather that finally warmed up a little colder, and it was rare to have a sunny day today, so after the early dynasty, the old emperor went to the highest place in the imperial city accompanied by Chao Qi and Xiao Xiang.

Not long after the three arrived, Yuan Zhenhuan, who had received the order, also quietly arrived.

Yuan Zhenhuan and Chao Qi leaned back slightly, while Xiao Yan and Xiao Xiang stood in front of the railing and looked down at the surrounding scenery.

Because of the big and small miscellaneous matters, the father and daughter have not been alone like this for a long time.

Xiao Yan patted Xiao Xiang's hand and asked, "Were you scared of those days in captivity?"

As he spoke, he looked at Xiao Xiang, waiting for her answer.

Xiao Xiang thought for a moment when he heard this, and finally nodded slowly, how could he really not be afraid?

She said softly, "At first, when I heard the news that my father was seriously ill, my sons were worried, but it was not until later that I learned that all this was my father's plan. The sons are not afraid of death, but they are afraid that your father will suddenly leave the sons."

Xiao Yan smiled slightly when he heard this, he stood with his hands in his hands, and his figure seemed to suddenly rise a few points.

The sun shone on his face, and the white hair, wrinkles, and furrows were clearly visible.

But at this moment, he was a little more heroic.

Xiao Yan smiled slightly: "How could my father die so easily, and I want to see you a few more times!"

After saying that, he sighed again, feeling ashamed.

Not only for Xiao Xiang, but also for his children.

Xiao Xiang saw his father's sad expression and asked, "Father, what's wrong with you?"

Hearing this, Xiao Yan turned his head to look at her and smiled dotingly, "Father is fine. Xiang'er, if your father hands over the world to you after his death, are you afraid?"

Although this can also be regarded as an unintentional word, Chao Qi and Yuan Zhenhuan also don't mind the old emperor, so it's not a simple thing to say.

Xiao Xiang was a little shocked at first when she heard this, she didn't know what her father meant by this, but after thinking about it, she still said truthfully: "Erchen is only afraid of betraying his father's trust, Father, you can pass the throne to other younger brothers, and Erchen can assist them."

When Xiao Yan heard this, he said, "Then Xiang'er, do you have a suitable candidate? Those younger brothers of yours are still young, and my father can't wait for that day."

The selection of candidates is relatively sensitive, and as far as Xiao Xiang herself is concerned, she has very little contact with those young brothers, and she really can't say a suitable person at the moment.

Xiao Yan naturally understood, and then he smiled and said, "It's okay if you can't choose, just choose slowly." Father knows that you have a lot of things you want to do, but in the past, the prince was unable to show his skills, and now his father wants to hand over Jinyilang to you, not only the Xuanhuang two gates, but also the two gates of heaven and earth, including Yuan Lao, and the father wants to hand them over to you together."

After speaking, he probably saw Xiao Xiang's surprise and incomprehension, so without waiting for Xiao Xiang to speak, Xiao Yan said again: "Father is old, it's time to admit it." Although the turmoil has been pacified, the problem has not been completely solved. There are still many things that need to be done, but the father is no longer able to do it, so the father hopes that Xiang'er can do something. Is there any good advice to listen to with my father?"

Xiao Xiang listened patiently, and his thoughts went from being puzzled at the beginning to now slowly understanding his father's purpose.

At the moment, it was just a casual conversation and nothing else was involved, so Xiao Xiang also said straightforwardly: "Father, the stability of the dynasty is the first priority for the people's livelihood, and the people's lives are the most important thing."

When Xiao Yan heard this, he immediately smiled and said, "Or are you going to suggest that my father build fewer Buddhist temples?"

Xiao Xiang nodded and said, "The temple itself is harmless, but more and more people are using the name of monks to avoid paying taxes and evading military service. As time went on, the temple amassed a lot of money, and the ministers thought that it might endanger the foundation of the country."

"Could it be that my father also wants to learn from the Emperor Taishang of the Northern Wei Dynasty to destroy the Buddha once?"

Xiao Xiang said: "There is nothing wrong with the Buddhist temple itself, the important thing is to guide and restrict, so if you trust the son, the matter will be handled by the son."

Xiao Yan nodded with satisfaction when he heard this, and he smiled, "Do whatever you want, and Yuan Lao will listen to your orders in the future."

Hearing this, Xiao Xiang looked at Yuan Zhenhuan behind him and saluted him.

At this moment, Xiao Xiang gradually understood the reason why her father called her over, although her father said vaguely, he obviously wanted to put more things in her hands.

Xiao Xiang also secretly vowed in his heart that he must deal with these things well.

After that, Xiao Xiang and Yuan Zhenhuan left, leaving the old emperor and Chaoqi still standing in the sun.

Xiao Yan is disease-free, but his body is not as good as day by day, and Chaoqi, who is waiting by his side every day, is also very clear.

Xiao Yan stood in place with his hands behind his back for half a moment, without saying a word.

Chao Qi knew that His Majesty had something in his heart and couldn't say anything to others, so lonely and depressed was implying that His Majesty was really old.

After a while, Xiao Yan turned around and looked at Chao Qi, he seemed to have made up his mind and said slowly, "Little Qizi, accompany me to the Heavenly Prison for a trip."

Chao Qi nodded when he heard this, although His Majesty didn't say the reason, but Chao Qi understood who His Majesty was going to see.

Since Xiao Tong was escorted back, this is the first time that the old emperor plans to meet him.

Although it was affirmed to the outside world that except for the crown prince Xiao Tong, the rest of the rebels who participated in the rebellion were executed, but in fact, Xiao Huaian also survived.

There was a chill inside and outside the palace prison, which made people feel after a long time

Shudder.

Because of Xiao Yan's order, the guards not only did not torture the two, but also prepared a comfortable cell for each of them, but both of them were tied hand and foot and had no ability to move freely.

Accompanied by Chao Qi, Xiao Yan first went to meet the crown prince Xiao Tong.

Since that day, Xiao Tong has been imprisoned here, although he has not suffered much from flesh and blood, but he has suffered from mental torment.

When Xiao Yan arrived outside the cell, Xiao Tongzheng sat on the ground with his eyes scattered, his hair was knotty, his clothes were messy, and he seemed to have lost the demeanor of a prince.

Xiao Yan stood outside the cell and stared at him for a long time without speaking, but it was only later that Xiao Tong glanced at this side and the two looked at each other for the first time.

At first sight, Xiao Tong stepped back suddenly, and he curled up in the corner in fear and looked at Xiao Yan tremblingly.

But a moment later, he quickly crawled over from the corner and stood in front of Xiao Yan, and he glared angrily as if he wanted to devour Xiao Yan alive.

Xiao Yan didn't care about Xiao Tong's reaction, but asked lightly, "Are you still used to living here?"

Xiao Tong snorted coldly when he heard this, and then laughed again: "Old man, are you here to see me off for the last time? Don't worry, I'll haunt you even if I die."

Hearing this, Xiao Yan narrowed his eyes and asked, "You just want to die like that?"

Xiao Tong smiled contemptuously: "It's just death, since I dare to do it, there is no reason to be afraid of death. If you can succeed, you can fail, and I still have the backbone like Xiao Tong."

Xiao Yan looked at Xiao Tong, who was talking passionately, and suddenly it was difficult to overlap him with the previous appearance.

After a moment, he asked, "You hate me so much?"

Xiao Tong sneered and waved his hand, "I can't hate you, just like when you started the army, I have no choice but to do it."

Xiao Yan asked rhetorically, "Since you are already the crown prince, why do you have to do it? Isn't it ambition?"

Xiao Tong smiled and said, "Old man, do you really see me as the crown prince? If you hadn't had to choose, you probably wouldn't have chosen me. Also, I have sharp-beaked monkey gills, embarrassed and useful, and I don't have a bit of an emperor on my body. Since you're going to kill me sooner or later, why don't you give me a good time, so that people outside won't be ready to move, and you can rest assured."

Xiao Tong smiled and stepped back to sit on the bed casually, but Xiao Yan did not answer.

For this son, Xiao Yan's mood has not fluctuated much, and it doesn't matter whether he lives or dies in the end.

After a long time, Xiao Yan said slowly, "Don't worry, I won't let you die."

With that, he turned around and left.

Xiao Tong sneered at the back of the old emperor leaving, "Father? Father? It's such a father, it's a big joke in the world."

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