The army led by Wu Yuanheng to conquer the west has started in a mighty way. The newborn milk tiger Li led a team of light horsemen to open the way in front, and he was extraordinary. The Chinese army is 10,000 elite Qi led by Gao Gu - Flying Dragon Cavalry. Wu Yuanheng was dressed in white and walked in the team in a doctor's chariot, which was particularly eye-catching. He is not a martial artist after all, and he does not have a clear general title. It is always a little inappropriate to wear a court uniform and walk in the army, so I simply put on the customary white clothes. It was this white dress that became a bright spot in the army of the expedition to the west. The soldiers spread the word of mouth and began to call Wu Yuanheng a white-clothed Confucian handsome. Fang Ci and Xu Zhan, the two young generals, were Chu Yan with sword armor and were heavily equipped. At the age of fifteen or sixteen, he has grown like a tiger, and he is quite majestic.

Xiao Yunhe and many courtiers watched the army disappear from sight before turning around and driving back to the capital. At this moment, Xiao Yunhe also remembered a very important matter in his heart, and immediately rushed towards the imperial city.

Wu Qiyun is having a difficult birth!

As soon as I arrived at the palace gate, I heard the morning bell ringing on the bell and drum tower of Taiji Palace. Xiao Yunhe was overjoyed: It's born!

Ju Wenzhen, the chief supervisor of the inner palace of the palace, ran out of the Chengqing Hall with a roll, and shouted loudly: "Birth, birth! God bless Daqi, Your Majesty is blessed! It's a prince!" The palace maids and eunuchs were overjoyed and patted their foreheads to celebrate, and the imperial doctor and Wen Po who were waiting from the side also let out a long breath. The birth of the prince is the luck of the Great Qi and the emperor, and to put it bluntly, if something goes wrong, the heads of these people will be difficult to protect.

Xiao Yunhe's car drove quickly to the front of Chengqing Palace, and happened to bump into Ju Wenzhen, who came out to report the good news. Ju Wenzhen was so excited that she fell down as she greeted the emperor's car: "Congratulations to Your Majesty, congratulations to Your Majesty!

Xiao Yunhe was also overjoyed, hurriedly jumped out of the car, and twisted Ju Wenzhen: "Have the mother and son ever been safe?"

"Peace, peace!" Ju Wenzhen trembled with excitement, "although it is a little difficult to give birth." But in the end, both mother and son are safe. The imperial doctors were treating Concubine De Niangniang, and the second prince had also taken care of it, just waiting for His Majesty to hug "Okay, good!" Xiao Yunhe threw away Ju Wenzhen and strode towards Chengqing Palace. At this time, he suddenly forgot what kind of emperor he was, but an ordinary man, a man who had a son.

In front of the Chengqing Palace. The emperor was blocked. Several old imperial doctors knelt down and begged: "Your Majesty...... Concubine De had recently given birth and was stained with blood. The room is unlucky, and the body of His Majesty is not suitable for entering. Moreover, Concubine De and the prince are now extremely weak and can't see the wind, so they ......"

"Good. I don't go into the delivery room. You bring the prince here, let me hug it!" Xiao Yunhe scolded repeatedly, and his voice was very loud. The old imperial doctors couldn't resist the emperor, so they had to agree. In a room next to the delivery room, Xiao Yunhe finally hugged his second son. A very fat and white kid. The cry was loud. At this moment, the concubines, concubines, and virtuous concubines all rushed over to congratulate the emperor. Everyone said together: "Your Majesty." Let's give the second prince a name!"

"Okay, take a name, choose a name, take a name, ......" Xiao Yunhe was a little carried away with joy, touched his forehead and thought for a long time, and suddenly his heart lit up, and said, "When the second prince was born, I was just about to recover Huaixi. His uncle also led the army to leave the capital and go to Huaixi, and when he left, he was worried that something would happen to him and his mother. In the end, I still couldn't meet him first. It's better to call him Li Huai. ”

"Li Huai, Li Huai, what a good name!" the concubines praised together. Xiao Yunhe was also happy to laugh. After a while, Xiao Yunhe hurriedly called Mo Yi and Guo Qiuyue to go in to take a look at Wu Qiyun, who had just given birth, and to come out to report his safety. The second daughter went in to pay a visit. The report said that although Concubine De was weak, she was fortunately safe. Just want to hold the baby. Xiao Yunhe asked Moyi to carry the child in, and he came to the Taiji Hall to accept the congratulations of the ministers.

In addition to being happy, Xiao Yunhe did not forget his business. According to the rules set by himself after he ascended the throne, the underage prince was only crowned the king of the county. Therefore, the second son Li Huai was named the king of Zhaoying County, and the gift of conferring was given when the moon was full. The ministers naturally rejoiced together, congratulating the royal family for adding another dragon vein, and the great Qi incense was vigorous.

The next day, Xiao Yunhe met Wu Qiyun. After being tortured by dystocia for a while, Wu Qiyun is now extremely weak, and his face is very pale. Xiao Yunhe accompanied her for a long time and personally fed her porridge soup. After a rare quiet relationship with his relatives for a long time, Xiao Yunhe put aside a lot of mundane affairs and carefully pondered a few important things. After thinking about it for a long time, he could be considered to have a clear idea.

The next day, Xiao Yunhe made a special trip to call Lu Zhen and Ma Sui to the imperial study of Wude Palace. The palace maid and the eunuch were dismissed, and only three people were present.

"Respect for public opinion, Xun beauty. I have called you here today because of a few important matters to discuss with you. Xiao Yunhe said straight to the point, "You two, you must speak freely and don't have any scruples." ”

Lu Zhen and Ma Sui looked at each other and were stunned, then bowed and said, "Weichen obeys the order." ”

"It's a few things. Xiao Yunhe said, "Among the three provinces, Menxia Province and Shangshu Province are currently good, and I am very satisfied." Only Zhongshu Province, since Li Mian's death, has lacked a pillar. Kong Chao's father and Jiang Gongfu are divided into Zhongshu waiters, although they each have the name of elegance and virtue, but their actual ability to do things is still somewhat lacking. Zhongshu Province is my Qin think tank, in addition to giving advice, I also have to appoint people to be virtuous. But now, the ability of Zhongshu Province is not too satisfactory to me. I plan to promote some people to the province to improve the province's ability to do things. I wonder if you have a suitable candidate?"

Lu Zhen and Ma Sui were each shocked in their hearts, and at the same time thought: Why did the emperor let us recommend people to enter Zhongshu Province? Zhongshu Province is the closest subordinate to the emperor, doesn't that mean...... Let's promote people to the emperor's side?

Xiao Yunhe glanced at the two of them lightly and said, "Don't think too much, it is the duty of every courtier to recommend talents." I will also appoint people on the basis of merit. It is best for those who enter Zhongshu Province to be loyal, honest, and upright. In this way, I will be able to hear the most just counsel. ”

Lu Zhen thought for a while and said, "Your Majesty, do you remember that last year, a person named Pei Du was appointed as the county magistrate of Huayin County?"

"Hmm. Remember. Xiao Yunhe said, "I have also asked the officials about him, and it is said that Pei Du is doing a good job in Huayin County. ”

"Not only is it good, but it's exceptionally good. Lu Yi said, "Pei Du is only twenty-four or five years old, and Weichen can't figure out why he is so old." has the ability to govern the world and help the people. After he took office, he strictly enforced the law to arrest thieves and advised farmers to work diligently to appease the people. When His Majesty implemented a series of reforms, there were frequent unrest in several other counties in Gyeonggi Prefecture. Only Huayin County is peaceful. The people live and work in peace and contentment. Now, Huayin County is no road to pick up and not close at night, and the agriculture and mulberry are neat and the six animals are thriving. In just two years a year, Pei Du was able to achieve such results, which is a miracle! Moreover, this person Weichen also had some friendships in private. It is indeed full of talent, with real talent and learning, and his ambition to embrace the country is admirable. If you don't believe it, you can go to Huayin County for a walk. Listen to the people there. How to praise this diligent county magistrate. ”

"You Lu Jingyu said earthly words, do I still have a reason not to believe it?" Xiao Yunhe smiled slightly and said, "I, but I rarely hear you praise someone like this. It seems that Pei Dudi is indeed a talent, and staying in Huayin County as a county magistrate is indeed a talent. He deserves a better chance to display his talents. I plan to let him enter the Zhongshu Province. Be a scholar. What do you think?"

Zhongshu Sheren, Zhengwupinshang, is responsible for drafting edicts for the emperor, in charge of edicts and jade seals, which is equivalent to the emperor's private secretary, and is one of the ministers closest to the emperor.

Lu Zhen was slightly surprised. But he didn't express a different opinion, and bowed his hand and said: "With Pei Du's talent." Enough to do the job. But he said in his heart: Kong Chao's father and Jiang Gongfu are old, and they can still work in Zhongshu Province for a few years? The emperor promoted Pei Du to Zhongshu Province at this time, which had the intention of cultivating and promoting.

"That's how Pei Du's matter is. Xiao Yunhe said lightly, "For another matter, you also have to give me ideas. Wu Yuanheng led his troops to the battle. Playing Huaixi, whether it is shun lì or not, it will take as little as one year, and at most it will not be able to come back for three or five years. Even if Huaixi is defeated, Wu Yuanheng will have to stay in Huaixi for a long time to deal with the aftermath and take care of the people's livelihood. It is not a good thing that the position of the secretary of the imperial court is vacant like this. I plan to put someone up to replace Wu Yuanheng and take charge of the ministry. Moreover, this person, preferably an old member of the ministry, is familiar with the work of the ministry, and his own ability is not bad. Tell me, 'Who is suitable?'

Lu Zhen and Ma Sui wondered at this time: This Wu Yuanheng is your descendant, and the vacant position he vacated should be appointed by yourself. Why do you ask us two former ministers of the Emperor?

However, since the emperor asked, Lu Zhen had to answer hard. Now the people in the ministry, except for one or two new little people, are all former ministers of the emperor. If you want to choose a new secretary of the ministry, you can only choose among these people. Lu Yi pondered repeatedly for a while, and then said: "Your Majesty, Zheng Yu, the servant of the Ministry of Officials, has been in the Ministry of Officials for many years. After His Majesty ascended the throne, he also remained in this official position. When the official system was reformed, Zheng Yu's ability to do things was also very outstanding. Weichen thought that this person could replace Wu Bocang and take the post of secretary of the ministry. Ma Sui naturally didn't have any other opinions.

Xiao Yunhe smiled slightly and said, "It seems that there is not much difference between you and what I think. Zheng Yu is a talent, although he is usually silent, he is always practical and has a noble character. Since you are also optimistic about him, then I will make a decision. The secretary of the ministry will be succeeded by Zheng Yu. Below, there is also a vacancy, which is for Ma Sui to recommend characters. The young Li went out with Wu Yuanheng, and he commanded Lin Wei, who was now a group of dragons without a leader. I need someone who is brave and upright and has a reputation for this position. Ma Sui, you recommend someone to me. ”

Ma Sui's heart jumped suddenly, and his heart beat a drum: What is the matter with the emperor today? Li Ke is Li Sheng's son, your general, and the future pillar of the army. He left Yu Linwei behind, how could I let Ma Sui recommend someone to replace him? Doesn't this make me have a conflict with Li Sheng and Li?

Xiao Yunhe seemed to have seen through Ma Sui's thoughts, and said with a smile: "Don't worry. Li Sheng and Li's side, I will go to appease them. Li was out on the expedition, and the responsibility was heavier than when he was in Yulinwei. Losing this position as General Zuo Yu Lin Wei is nothing, and I will compensate him one day. You don't have to worry about anything. ”

Ma Sui breathed a sigh of relief at this time, and at the same time felt even more shocked in his heart: It seems that the emperor had thought through everything early on, so he came to us to ask about things. What is the purpose of doing so many things in such a strange way today? I really don't understand it anymore......

Xiao Yunhe saw that Ma Sui fell into deep thought, and he didn't rush him. After a long time, Ma Sui spoke: "Your Majesty, Weichen's former fierce generals, now they have all been reused, and they can't be separated. But Wei Chen remembered that there was one person who was very suitable for the position of General Zuo Yuwei. This person's name is Wu Chongyin, now twenty-seven or eighteen years old, and he is serving as a tooth general and Zuo Sima in Luzhou. This man is loyal, courageous, and courageous, but he has a generous personality, and is modest and courteous. When Weichen conquered Hebei, he had several encounters with him, and he also fought side by side on the battlefield, so he was very impressed. Wei Chen thought that the most important thing for the commander of the Imperial City Imperial Forest Army was to have a good nature and be loyal to His Majesty. Weichen also believes that he has the ability to be the general of Yulin Wei. ”

"Wu Chongyin, I have heard this man's name many times. Xiao Yunhe said, "The commander of the Imperial City Imperial Forest Army, it is best not to have too complicated background. It is reasonable for me to promote Wu Chongyin to Beijing and serve as the general of the pro-honor army. In this way, the next holy decree transferred Wu Chongyin from Luzhou to the imperial city and served as the general of Zuo Yu Lin Wei. ”

Lu Zhen and Ma Sui couldn't help but take a breath: a little-known little general, through a few words from Ma Sui's empty mouth and white teeth, became a hot third-grade general in the imperial city in the blink of an eye...... Emperor today, did you drink too much?

What surprised Lu Zhen and Ma Sui even more was still to come.

As soon as Wu Chongyin's matter was finished, the emperor said again: "I have one more matter, which is my private matter, and I want to ask Lu Jingyu for help." I don't know if Jingyu is willing to appreciate this face. ”

Lu Zhen suddenly said in a panic: "Your Majesty, please instruct, Weichen will definitely go to the soup and fight again!"

"Hehe, it's not so strict. Xiao Yunhe smiled with a relaxed expression, "Li Duo, the eldest son of the emperor, will be three years old after the Chinese New Year, and it is time to start studying." I want to hire you as the teacher's eldest son and teach him to read and write. I don't know what you think?"

"When...... The teacher of the emperor's eldest son?" Lu Zhen's eyes widened, obviously a little incredulous. Although the emperor has not yet established a prince, the eldest son of the emperor is undoubtedly the most hopeful. Traditionally, those who taught the prince were the abdicated prime ministers or the current Confucian Hongsheng. People like Kong Chaofu and Jiang Gongfu are the most suitable. But why did the emperor hire me Lu Zhen as the teacher of the emperor's eldest son?

"What, do you have any concerns?" Xiao Yunhe frowned slightly and looked at Lu Zhen.

"Oh no, no. Lu Zhen hurriedly bowed his hand and said, "Weichen is just worried that he is only a shallow learner and has delayed the study of King Fengxian County." If you don't give up, Wechen is willing to serve the dogs and horses. ”

"That's right! Excessive modesty, but hypocrisy. Who doesn't know that you Lu Zhen is the first pen in the dynasty, and you can write a good article, and you can only learn the world in your belly. What's even more rare is that he is upright and honest by nature, and has the style of an emperor. Xiao Yunhe smiled lightly, "That's it, after the New Year, I will let Li Duo come to worship the teacher." My eldest son is handed over to you like this. He can't succeed, but that's where your responsibility lies. ”

Lu Zhen bowed solemnly and kowtowed: "Weichen must do his best to assist the king of Fengxian County!" Ma Sui on the side was frightened by the four words of the emperor's style. Although this is just a metaphor. praised Lu Zhen's high character and knowledge...... However, it always feels sensitive to hear such words now. Could it be that the emperor already intends to make the emperor's eldest son the prince?!

Xiao Yunhe smiled, made Lu Yi stand up, and said, "That's pretty much it for today. Several personnel appointments and dismissals are relatively sensitive. So. I listened to your opinions first, lest there be another argument in the court. The matter of hiring a teacher for Li Duo is my private matter, so there is no need to take it to the court to talk about it. Do you understand?"

Lu Zhen and Ma Sui glanced at the emperor and saw that there was a deep meaning in his eyes. They each bowed deeply and said, "Weichen understands. The implication is that they should not talk about these things outside.

On the morning of the next day, the emperor really took out these personnel appointments for public discussion. As a result, the emperor himself said: "I think. Zheng Yu can consider the candidate for the secretary of the ministry, and Pei Du, the commander of Huayin County, has made remarkable achievements. It was too condescending to remain in the post of county commander, and I planned to transfer him to the post of director of Zhongshu Province, and the post of general Zuo Yu Lin Wei, I thought about it for a long time, and felt that it should be filled by a loyal and simple person.

Luzhou Ya General Wu Chongyin is not a good candidate. Everyone, what do you think?"

Courtiers are not fools. The emperor has said so, who dares to say no, who dares to recommend another candidate? What is that Wu Chongyin, almost most people have never heard of it. I had no choice but to agree.

In this way, a few people recommended by Lu Zhen and Ma Sui entered the political core of Daqi. In addition, the news that the emperor privately hired Lu Zhen as the teacher of the emperor's eldest son, King Fengxian County, also spread. Time. There was a lot of discussion in the court, and I didn't know the emperor's intentions in doing this. Where, exactly.

There are not many people who can figure out the mystery in this. Lu Zhen, undoubtedly one of them, that evening, Ma Sui was suspicious and unstable, and visited Lu Mansion to talk about this matter.

"Brother Xunmei, the emperor's intentions are actually very clear. Can't you see it yet?" Lu Zhen and Ma Sui knew each other very well, and deliberately put up a score.

"Oops, Lu Laojiu. If you have something to say, just say it. If I can figure it out, is it necessary to ask you?"

Lu Zhen smiled and said, "I'll only say four words, you can experience it yourself." "What four words?"

"Emperor's Mind!"

"Uh......" Ma Sui pondered for a moment and shook his head, "I still don't understand." ”

Lu Zhen smiled again: "As courtiers, let's not speculate too much about His Majesty's intentions." Otherwise, there may be a danger. ”

"Lu Laojiu, it seems that you can't trust the old man?" Ma Sui was a little angry and was about to leave the table.

Lu Zhen hurriedly grabbed Ma Sui, persuaded him for a while, and said, "It's not me Lu someone's gadget." Don't say what you say today. Otherwise, Majesty will be very unhappy. ”

"Don't worry, I've always been very tight-mouthed, and I never betray my friends!" Ma Sui clapped his chest.

"Okay......" Lu Zhen still hesitated for a moment before opening the conversation and said slowly, "In all dynasties, there will be no shortage of party disputes in the court. I don't need to go into more detail about that, right?"

"Just say it, I'll listen. "Ma Sui can't wait.

Lu Zhen stroked his short black beard and said, "Your Majesty has been on the throne since then, and everything in the court is new. A temporary new imperial court has just appeared in front of everyone's eyes, and no obvious party has been formed for the time being. But His Majesty is the emperor, and what he does is to prevent the slightest deterioration. For the king, partisanship is a double-edged sword. A court without partisanship is a place where there is no zài. With partisanship, the king had to balance the forces of both sides so that he could control them easily. "Oh, I thought about it a little. Ma Sui said softly, "In the current court, the old ministers of the Han Palace, led by Wu Yuanheng and others, and the Emperor Taishang and the old ministers of the East Palace, that is, our group of people, can be regarded as two factions?"

Lu Zhen smiled: "It can also be understood in this way." The current situation is that the former ministers of the Han Dynasty have an absolute advantage in military and political affairs. Although Wu Yuanheng has not yet paid homage to the prime minister, it is only a matter of time; Li Sheng, Chu Yan, Gao Gu, Song Liangchen, Du Huangshang, Xue Cuncheng, including Guo Gang and others, are all former genus of His Majesty. Their strength is much greater than that of you and me combined. Wang Pi and Wang Shuwen, the former ministers of the East Palace, although His Majesty did not abandon them. But it wasn't much reused. So, they can be said to be minimal. With such a huge disparity in power between the two sides, how can His Majesty manage it if it continues to develop like this?"

"Oh, I kind of get it. Ma Sui suddenly realized, "This is also why the emperor spent Wu Yuanheng." Sent to conquer Huaixi, and took Li and Gao Gu away together? Then, we let the talents we recommend enter the core of the court, which turned out to be the intention. You recommended Pei Du and Zheng Yu, and these two people have been your protégés since then; From now on, he will also throw himself into the old man's five bodies. The intention of His Majesty is really unfathomable!"

Lu Zhen smiled: "If His Majesty just has such a little intention, there is no need to spend so much effort." "Then what else?" Ma Sui was stunned again.

Lu Zhen frowned, and said with a straight face: "Your Majesty's trust in Wu Yuanheng surpasses any one else. Wu Yuanheng's loyalty to His Majesty. It is also extremely rare. There will be no suspicion or rejection between them. His Majesty sent Wu Yuanheng to Huaixi, not just to facilitate you and me to cultivate strength in the court. ”

Ma Sui suddenly came to his senses: "It's the opposite." His Majesty is deliberately promoting Wu Yuanheng?!"

"Looks like you've figured out some ways to do the same. Lu Zhen said, "How similar is the relationship between His Majesty and Wu Yuanheng to the relationship between Emperor Taizong and the eldest grandson Wuji during the Zhenguan period? The Emperor is a Wise King. He definitely didn't want Wu Yuanheng to repeat the mistake of the eldest grandson Wuji. So, on the one hand, he cultivated a party above the court that could compete with Wu Yuanheng in the future, and on the other hand, he strengthened Wu Yuanheng's strength. In this battle of conquering Huaixi, if Wu Yuanheng succeeds, he will have a deep foundation in the army. The eldest grandson of the year, Wuji. However, he has no foundation in the army, which is also an important reason why he was later killed by the Empress Zetiansheng. But. The biggest difference between the eldest grandson Wuji and Wu Yuanheng is probably the personality. The eldest grandson Wuji is greedy and aggressive, and Wu Yuanheng is still lacking. Presumably, His Majesty also saw through this, so he was relieved to hand over the army to him. ”

Ma Sui sighed: "It seems that there is really a tacit understanding between the emperor and Wu Yuanheng, and the relationship is also unusually deep! What the emperor thinks about is that something may happen in a few decades, and he took precautions in advance." I wondered, the emperor was only thirty years old, how could he have thought of such a complex thing, behaving so old-fashioned and unfathomable?"

Lu Zhen smiled and said, "Otherwise, how could he reign over the world now? Do you think that he is only relying on the support of some soldiers and horses to take the country? How can it be so easy." His Majesty the Emperor, but it is rare to see a strange person in the ages. We tend to value his identity and ignore his talents. In fact, there is a deepest intention for His Majesty to do so many things recently. This intention is not something that ordinary people can understand. I estimate that apart from the emperor, only Wu Yuanheng and I have thought about this matter. ”

"Tell the old man quickly, quickly!" Ma Sui suddenly became energetic.

Lu Zhen said unhurriedly: "Your Majesty has been on the throne for two years, and there is no queen, nor a prince. But now, we can already feel that he is preparing for these things. ”

Ma Sui was taken aback, and said sharply: "You say, does the emperor plan to appoint his eldest son, King Fengxianjun, as the crown prince?"

Unexpectedly, Lu Yi smiled disappreciatively, shook his head and said, "Wrong." The emperor's intention was to still not establish a prince. ”

"No, the emperor asked you to be the teacher of the eldest son, and he also said that you have the style of an emperor. Isn't that obvious?" Ma Sui retorted.

"It's just a flattering remark, why take it seriously? Is the emperor like such a hasty person, how can he say such an important thing in front of us?" Lu Zhen said, "In my opinion, the emperor is trying to balance the power of the harem. Now there are no parties and party strife in the court, and an important reason is that the emperor does not have many heirs, and he has not grown up. However, after more than ten or twenty years, when the princes have grown up, have they not come to fight for the position of the prince? In all dynasties, such things are not uncommon. I also have a little doubt now, how could the emperor start preparing for things decades later when he was young......, just after giving birth?

"What did he prepare? Why didn't I see anything at all? You just said it!" Ma Sui asked anxiously.

Lu Zhen waved his hand to signal him not to worry, and said slowly: "The four concubines of the harem, the second concubine Guo and Wu can be regarded as one, and they are the same as the second lord of Guo Wu of the wealthy family of the national capital. The two of them have unique conditions, and the children they give birth to will also have the strong support of the largest gate valve in the national capital. This, presumably needless to say, right? In comparison, Concubine Dugu Shu and Concubine Wude seem to be weak. Concubine Wu De only has one elder brother, Wu Yuanheng. In order to balance the forces of the harem, the emperor sent Wu Yuanheng to command the troops in Pingfu. As long as he succeeds, Wu Yuanheng alone is enough to have the ability to compete with Guo and Wu. It can be seen from this that His Majesty's imperial mind is used so well, "I see!" Ma Sui exclaimed, "In comparison, Dugu Shufei's strength is too weak! She was born in a barbarian state and has no foundation in Daqi." But she is His Majesty's favorite woman, and she is the mother of the emperor's eldest son, which is ......"

"Therefore, His Majesty hired me as the teacher of the eldest son of the emperor. In this way, isn't our faction all doing their best for the emperor's eldest son, and then dying?" Lu Zhen sighed and said, "High moves, high moves!"

"Ah, so that's it!" Ma Sui clapped his head again and again, and exclaimed, "Emperor...... How is it possible to think of all these things together and make such a seamless arrangement? This is simply ...... It's amazing!"

Lu Yi smiled indifferently and said, "Perhaps, there are more things that surprise us, even I didn't expect it!" He saw that the strength under him was also a little weak, so he deliberately asked us to recommend talents to enter the core of the court and enrich their wings. At the same time, Wu Yuanheng went out to Pingbo and operated in the army. One army, one government, from now on, the strength of the two of us will become balanced. Brother Xunmei, this trouble, tossing and turning, we are just a pawn under the emperor. All of us combined, we can't count him! So, let's be honest and do what we have to do. ”

"That's the way it should be...... It's supposed to be like this...... "Unconsciously, Ma Sui actually shed a cold sweat on his back.

"Brother Xunmei, don't blame you for being careful. Lu Zhen Zhengse said, "What we say today, don't mention half a sentence outside." Speculating on the king's thoughts and then commenting on them is a taboo for the courtiers. I think you're your own person in the next place, and I know everything. This is also to make it easier for you and me to behave in the future, don't make mistakes and don't know yet. ”

"Don't worry, the old man is not stupid, and he will not kill himself. Ma Sui thought for a while and said, "You say, should we go and show favor to Concubine Dugu?"

Lu Zhen thought for a while and said, "Just go with the flow, don't do it too much." Although we did this exactly to fulfill the emperor's wishes, we will also be a little self-conscious. I believe that His Majesty will make arrangements for this kind of thing, and we don't need to add to it. Never forget that His Majesty is the one who controls the overall situation, and you and I just need to keep our duty and fulfill our responsibilities as courtiers. I don't have much confidence in whether my speculation today is accurate. So, wait and see what happens. It's the smartest thing to do. You and I just need to know in our hearts. ”

Ma Sui nodded again and again: "You are still smart, clever, clever! Listening to your words is better than reading a book for ten years." Now the things above the court are getting more and more subtle. Is there anything you can remind me of as soon as possible!"

"That's nature. Brother Xunmei doesn't have to tell me repeatedly. Lu Zhen smiled lightly.

In the Chengqing Palace.

The two palace maids helped Wu Qiyun and carefully sat up from the bed and got off the ground. Xiao Yunhe stepped forward to support her personally, and sat down in front of the dresser. The palace maid combed her temples and changed into a set of dry clothes. The beautiful and lovely Concubine De from before is back.

Wu Qiyun took the emperor's hand and put it on his face, and said softly: "Confinement is really bitter. I couldn't go out or take a shower, and my body was dirty. I really want to soak in the bath for a day and a night. 陛xià. Does the concubine stink?"

Xiao Yunhe leaned his nose to her side and sniffed, deliberately frowning and shaking his head: "It's quite stinky." ”

"Your Majesty! you are really!" Wu Qiyun angrily threw it into the emperor's hand, his face flushed with shame.

Xiao Yunhe smiled, held her hand in the palm of his hand and said, "I coaxed you to play." Not only does it stink, but it also smells good. A milky scent. Huai'er will definitely grow tall and big in the future, and she can eat so much when she is born. After you finish your confinement, I will accompany you to the Huaqing Pool in Lishan to soak in the hot springs. Soak as much as you want. It is said that the hot springs there can prolong life, and it is beneficial for women who are weak to soak in them after giving birth. ”

Wu Qiyun said happily: "Is it the Huaqing Pool where Yang Guifei bathed back then?"

"Yes. ”

Wu Qiyun was overjoyed. Reflexively hugged the emperor, shook his head and said, "Then I still won't go." Your government affairs are so busy, how can you accompany me to Huaqing Pond to play? You also want to learn from Emperor Xuanzong. Doesn't the king reign sooner? The concubines don't want to be sinners. ”

"Heh, what are these words? Although I am an emperor, I am also a human being. If you are a human being, you must have a life of your own. Xiao Yunhe said, "When I go to the Lishan Palace, I can also deal with the government and politics, and I will not indulge in pleasure and ignore business like Emperor Xuanzong." Am I like one of those playthings?"

"Not really. His Majesty is a rare Ming monarch and a saint monarch through the ages. Wu Qiyun hugged the emperor's waist and refused to let go, and said softly. "Concubine...... I really miss my big brother. When will the eldest brother come back?"

Xiao Yunhe smiled, stroked her shoulder and said, "It won't be long." When Huaixi is pacified, I will transfer him back. In the court, he is indispensable to Wu Bocang. I can't do without him by my side. ”

Wu Qiyun hesitated. A word is still unspoken.

Xiao Yunhe smiled: "I know, you want to ask me: Since this is the case." Why did he still let him take command of the expedition. Right?"

Wu Qiyun nodded in approval.

"Yun'er, you are very smart, in fact, you don't need to explain much, you can understand why. Xiao Yunhe said, "There are some things that are related to the overall situation of the court and the future plans, and it is not convenient for me to tell you too much." I only said one thing, this is for the sake of my family, and also for the sake of the long-term peace and stability of Daqi. I must not only be a good emperor, but also a good father. It is even more important to let his son be a good emperor. ”

Wu Qiyun blinked a few times, and his heart jumped suddenly. She had already thought of some clues, but she didn't expect that the emperor had planned more far-reaching than he imagined.

She secretly thought in her heart: It seems that our martial arts family is going to leave a lot of ink in the annals of Daqi...... The emperor is already arranging the fate of his heirs, and planning to protect his courtiers and the long-term peace and stability of Daqi in the future. What kind of fate will my eldest brother and Huai'er have in the future? You must not make mistakes, because all the qiē has been in the hands of His Majesty from the very beginning......

A few days later, Pei Du, the commander of Huayin County, completed the work under his rule and came to the emperor to report.

For this handsome, chic and capable young man, Xiao Yunhe is still quite satisfied. Pei Du's current appearance is very similar to Wu Yuanheng, who was a county magistrate in his early years. On his body, Xiao Yunhe always saw some shadows of Wu Yuanheng.

"Neutral, you have done a good job in Huayin County in the past two years. I'm satisfied. Xiao Yunhe first praised him, and then said, "From today on, you will serve as a Zhongshu Sheren in Zhongshu Province." What edict I am going to issue? It's up to you to draft. In addition, my jade seal will also be entrusted to you for safekeeping. You can enter and leave the Imperial City at any time, without restrictions on bells and drums. ”

"Wechen obeyed. "Pei Du thanked the emperor.

"Okay, get up. Xiao Yunhe said with a smile, "The court is lacking in land now, and it is a young talent like you." Daqi is embarking on the road of rejuvenation, and it needs capable ministers with courage and innovation. Pei Du. Although your official position is only five ranks, you are one of the closest ministers to me. From now on, I will often ask you about some political matters. Therefore, you usually have to read and listen more and think more, but don't have a situation where you can't answer the question or can't answer it. ”

"Wechen will do his best. Do your part. Pei Du was still a little flattered. A small county magistrate has become the emperor's closest minister, and this honor really makes him a little unbearable.

"Don't be nervous, relax. As you'll know, I'm also a very easy-going person. Xiao Yunhe said with a smile. "Zhongshu Province, to put it bluntly, is my think tank. I have to have a good relationship with my own think tank, first of all, and I have nothing to talk about. Only then will it be possible to hear the real advice. In this regard, you have to learn from Lu Zhen and Xue Cuncheng. The two of them are the most outspoken people in the court. I will also try my best to be a wise gentleman who advises like a stream. However, it also requires close cooperation between you. Therefore, the first thing you should do when you enter the court is to learn to be loyal and open-minded. I attach great importance to the conduct and morality of the minister. Those who have both talent and virtue will be reused more. ”