"Brother-in-law, add. Is there anything else in the room? Sima Liang asked.

In the slightly dimly lit study, except for Sima Liang, everyone thought carefully with a calm face.

The quiet and eerie atmosphere lasted for a long time until Zhao Yu spoke up.

"The prince and the colt are right. When you think about it, there are a lot of mistakes. The main thing is that there are no soldiers in hand, and it is really difficult to get started. Let's take the appointment for the time being, and then let's figure it out slowly. ”

"That's right."

"That's the safest thing to do."

……

Sima Liang looked at Zhao Yu, and then looked at Yang Yu.

"Then take the appointment."

After discussing the appointment of the Holy Decree, Zhao Yu handed over a few pieces of letterhead.

"Lord Wang, this is the person who voted for the name. Most of them are people from the former prince's side, although they can't be fully believed, but many of them are still somewhat useful. ”

"It's fast."

Sima Liang flipped through slightly. He knew that these people would meet the Wind Messenger, but he didn't expect it to be so soon.

Betting on both ends? Or is there no choice?

Sima Liang knew that most of these people were afraid of being liquidated by the second prince, so he found a way back for himself. Only a very small number of them were loyal to the prince and wanted to take revenge on the second prince, so they joined Sima Liang.

And, of course, the swaying wallgrass. While congratulating the second prince on registration, he secretly hooked up with Sima Liang.

These three kinds of people are useful, but they are embarrassing and useful.

"By the way, the second brother ascended the throne today. Zhao Yu, why don't you go, don't you plan to go back? Sima Liang asked.

Zhao Yu's face was embarrassed and entangled.

"In the middle capital, acquaintances disappear from time to time, it's terrible. In the next, I had a holiday with the second prince before. In addition, once a son of heaven and a courtier, he will not be reused in the middle of the city, so he will naturally come to Yancheng. These colleagues behind him also think the same way. Zhao Yu pointed to some people behind him.

"That's fine, but it just so happens that no one uses it. Let's stay in Yancheng for the time being. In the future, I will assign you to various places in Jiangnan. ”

"Thank you, lord."

"Thank you for reuse."

"Lord Wang, I will depend on you in the future."

……

Sima Liang looked at the old fritters, and thought to himself: Use you people to test it first, if it's okay, I'll change my own people.

For these gamblers who bet for the first time, Sima Liang didn't have much affection. He didn't know the details and personalities of these people, but he saw that these people were agreeing. He could have guessed a few, too.

"Anything else? If not, go ahead and get busy. Thinking about it, you should have a lot of things to deal with when you first come to Yancheng. I'd like to talk to my brother-in-law alone. ”

Zhao Yu glanced at the people behind him. Seeing that no one had an idea, he replied with a salute.

"Not for the time being. Then we'll quit first. ”

"Not anymore."

A large group of people left one after another.

Soon, in Nuoda's study, only Sima Liang and Yang Yu were left.

Sima Liang took a deep breath. Then he walked up to Yang Yu and patted the other party's shoulder.

"Brother-in-law. I know you're sad. I'm sad too. But as you said, the right to rise to this level cannot be trapped by emotions. ”

"It's okay prince, the lower officials can understand. Not affected by emotions. If you really can't control yourself, you will retire honestly. Yang Yu's eyes were firm.

After the sudden death of his father, Yang Yu has grown a lot. He is no longer as hesitant as he used to be. It's about speaking up and doing what you think.

"That's good. In the future, the Jiangnan region will depend on you and me to pacify. Sima Liang patted Yang Yu on the shoulder again.

Two grieving people, resisting a heavy burden of power.

The whole country mourned together, and the new emperor ascended the throne, attracting all attention. As a result, the Nanhu floating corpse case, the Yandi rumor and the Qiguo salt boat case were not resolved under the original arrangement.

At present, after Sima Liang takes over the appointment, there are only two things to deal with. The first is to take over the territory of the original King Ning, and the second is to prepare for the imperial examination reform in the coming year. The rest can only be arranged according to the information obtained.

After lunch, Sima Liang came to the study and lay down on the recliner. Ever since he had the nightmare that day, he was afraid of having another nightmare that would affect the person next to him.

"If nothing else, my marriage with Dongfang Shu is likely to fall through. The second brother is so smart, he must know the other party's abacus. In that case, there will be good and bad. Thinking of the possessive princess of Qiguo, Sima Liang was both happy and disappointed.

After all, the other party is indeed a rare beauty, but it is also a hot potato.

"By the way, there is still an official of the country of Saki hiding in the docks. Now that the prince is gone, it's useless to keep it. Send it back, and by the way, get some information from Dongfang Shu. In the afternoon, let's go out for a walk. Learn about the folk rumors. I don't know what the people think, the second brother seized the throne this time. ”

Sima Liang stood up and picked up his cloak and tied it. Then he walked out of the study.

Walking to the front hall, Sima Liang ran into the dusty little third son.

Xiao Sanzi's face was pale and his lips were chapped. On the thick coat, there are traces of wind and frost. A pair of red eyes, full of exhaustion.

Sima Liang grabbed the little third son's shoulder and asked.

"Coming back? Any news? ”

The third son of the little third son eased up slightly.

"Yes, Zhao Gonggong is dead. Gonggong Lin refused to see him. Liu Gongzi suggested not to investigate for the time being. Some old people in the palace said that it was the remains of His Majesty, and their lips were black, which was estimated to be poisoning. ……”

The third son said a lot of information about Zhongdu and the palace. Although most of this information cannot be confirmed, some clues can be learned.

When Sima Liang heard this, he temporarily let go of the little third son. His eyes flickered, and he pondered the key to this information.

Zhao Gonggong is dead? His father's death came shortly after he left. Could this be related?

Kobayashi refuses to ask to see? Do you avoid suspicion? Or is he trying to hide something?

Does Liu Yifan know any inside story? Why didn't he tell me?

My father was poisoned to death, but the diet was all controlled. How could an old palace person who has served for more than ten years and decades make such a low-level mistake.

And why is it at the time of the second brother's recall that he poisoned his father.

The doubts in his heart increased instead of decreasing, which made Sima Liang very uncomfortable. He wanted to know the truth, what it really was. But now that the central capital and the palace are experiencing turmoil, it is really difficult for him to mix in anymore. Otherwise, it is easy to be caught by the handle and wait for the opportunity to attack.

Sima Liang glanced at the exhausted little third son, and then patted the other party's shoulder guiltily.

"Okay. I know. This time and again, it's cold and tired, so you can rest for half a day. The start time of the national funeral is the day after tomorrow, and I have already asked people to prepare. You don't have to worry. ”

"It's the prince. The third son saluted and agreed.

After instructing the third son, Sima Liang turned around and left.