Since it is a reform, there must be some people who support it and some who oppose it. And in Xiqi, when Ji Chang doesn't care about anything, the biggest supporters and opponents can only be Ji Chang's sons.

Ji Chang has many sons, but there are only two Chengqi.

The eldest son, Ji Kao, also known as Bo Yi Kao, and the second son Ji Fa.

Bo Yi Kao is the eldest son of Ji Chang, with a generous and benevolent personality, humble and polite, if you insist on saying it, it can probably be described by four words: humble gentleman. Therefore, Boyi Kao is deeply supported by the people of Xiqi.

Ji Fa is Ji Chang's second son. However, although they are both Ji Chang's sons, the personalities of Ji Fa and Bo Yi Kao are completely different. Ji Fa is decisive in his affairs and has a decisive and ruthless personality - however, although such a Ji Fa is far less popular among the people than Bo Yi Kao, he has many supporters among the ministers of Xiqi - because they feel that Ji Fa's character is more suitable to be a monarch in such a troubled time.

In the face of Jiang Ziya's major reforms in Xiqi's military and political affairs, Bo Yi Kao and Ji Fa showed completely different attitudes.

Bo Yi Kao believed that Jiang Ziya's new policy was too strict for the people and would greatly increase the burden on the people of Xiqi, so he opposed it.

Ji Fa believed that Jiang Ziya's new policy could quickly increase Xiqi's military strength and allow Xiqi to have enough power to overthrow the Shang Dynasty as soon as possible, so Ji Fa was very supportive of Jiang Ziya's reforms. Even, Ji Fa took the initiative to worship Jiang Ziya as a teacher and learn from Jiang Ziya.

Ji Chang saw all this, but he didn't say anything.

In fact, according to the etiquette law, after Ji Chang's death, there is no doubt that Bo Yi Kao should inherit his position. However, Ji Chang knew early on that his second son Ji Fa was an unwilling and ambitious person. Therefore, Ji Chang never thought that Ji Fa would let Bo Yikao inherit his position. Whether it was Ji Fa secretly wooing Minister Xiqi at the beginning, or now Ji Fa taking the initiative to get closer to Jiang Ziya, it undoubtedly shows this.

Sighing softly, Ji Chang silently thought that his eldest son Bo Yi was good at everything, but his heart was too soft! Such a benevolent character is destined to be only suitable for being a benevolent monarch in a prosperous era, not a male lord in troubled times. In contrast, his second son Ji Fa is indeed more suitable for troubled times.

Closed his eyes tiredly, Ji Chang knew very well in his heart that as long as Bo Yi Kao was still there, Yu Qing and Ji Fa would not be able to inherit his position. So, what will you do with your brother?

......

It was another court meeting as usual.

Ji Chang sat upright, closed his eyes and recuperated, ignoring him.

Jiang Ziya gave orders and promulgated various regulations.

Bo Yi Kao occasionally objected, but Ji Fa would always quickly refute it, and everything was the same as before.

It's just that Ji Chang always feels that something will happen today.

Soon the meeting was coming to an end. Jiang Ziya's various plans were distributed one after another, except for some overly strict plans that were not implemented due to the strong opposition of Bo Yi Kao, most of Jiang Ziya's ideas were still implemented—in fact, Bo Yi Kao was weak in the court, and indeed could not cause substantial obstacles to Jiang Ziya's reform. As for Bo Yikao's prestige among the people, it is difficult to play a role in the court.

However, just when everything was done and everyone was ready to disperse as usual, Jiang Ziya suddenly came out and said: "Qi Hou Ye, Jiang Shang still has one more matter, and Hou Ye needs to decide." ”

Hearing this, Ji Chang slowly opened his eyes, and his cloudy eyes stared at Jiang Ziya silently for a long time, before Ji Chang said lightly: "Gu has already said that the military and political affairs of Xiqi are all according to the will of the prime minister, and if the prime minister has anything, he will decide for himself, and there is no need to ask Gu." ”

However, Jiang Ziya shook his head: "Master Hou, this matter is very important, and only Master Hou can decide." ”

glanced at Jiang Ziya deeply, although Jiang Ziya hadn't said what was going on, Ji Chang had already guessed that most of the matter was for his eldest son. So, Ji Fa and my son, have you already colluded with this Jiang Shang?

"In that case, the prime minister said. ”

"Lord Qiqi, at present, Xiqi has undergone the reform and development of Weichen, and its national strength has increased greatly, and it has enough strength to start a war. It's just that the so-called knowing oneself and knowing that the other side can survive a hundred battles, we don't have detailed information about Chaoge. Therefore, Weichen wanted to send someone to Chaoge on the grounds of offering treasures, so that Chaoge could relax his vigilance, and he could also spy on the pass along the way and the reality of Chaoge. It's just that if you send an insignificant person to go, I'm afraid that you will be recognized by Chaoge, and then the information will not come back is small, and it is big to startle the snake. Therefore, Weichen dared to ask the Hou Ye to go to the court in person. Hou Ye is famous, presumably Chao Ge categorically did not dare to harm Hou Ye, and Hou Ye will definitely be able to return safely. ”

Hearing Jiang Ziya say this, Ji Chang was stunned at first, and then thought of something.

Sure enough, before he could speak, he heard a voice in the hall: "This must not be done!"

When Ji Chang heard this, he looked at it, as expected, it was his eldest son Bo Yi Kao.

I only listened to Bo Yi's examination: "Prime Minister Jiang, my father is very old, and Xiqi is far away from Chaoge, how can we let my father go back and forth and suffer from this journey?"

Hearing this, Jiang Ziya just smiled faintly: "The eldest prince's words are wrong. The prime minister also said that Hou Ye will go here, and there will be no worries about his life. As for the tiring journey, for the sake of my great cause in the Western Zhou Dynasty, presumably Master Hou will not mind. ”

"That won't do!" the usually gentle and gentle Bo Yi Kao showed a rare resolute look: "As a son of man, how can I sit idly by and watch my father suffer from such fatigue at such an advanced age? If so, what use does my father want us children? If someone must go on this trip, then let me go on my father's behalf." As the firstborn son of my father, I should share my father's sorrows. ”

Hearing Bo Yi Kao say this, Ji Chang sighed silently - Ji Fa my son, you even make the most of your eldest brother's filial piety to be a father!

It's just that although Bo Yi Kao said so, Jiang Ziya didn't rush to agree, but asked Ji Chang instead: "What does Master Hou think?"

Closing his eyes again, Ji Chang said lightly: "It's okay for the prime minister to call the shots." ”

Hearing this, Jiang Ziya smiled slightly: "Since the eldest prince is filial, the old minister naturally does not dare to disobey." Then the eldest prince will go on behalf of the marquis. The eldest prince, the treasures to be offered have been prepared, and the old minister will send someone to send them to the eldest prince, and when the time comes, the eldest prince can set off on the road. ”

Bo Yi Kao ignored Jiang Ziya, and just said to Ji Chang: "In the days when the child is not around, I still hope that my father will take care of his body." The child went. ”

After saying that, Bo Yi Kao turned straight away.

Looking at Bo Yikao's back, Jiang Ziya also sighed lightly in his heart, although the plans were all from Ji Fa's hands, but after all, he implemented them, so he couldn't help but feel a little emotional in his heart - it's a pity that he is a benevolent and filial person. It's just that in the Great Tribulation of the Gods, Ji Fa is indeed more suitable to lead Xiqi than you.

And when Bo Yi Kao left, Ji Chang's whole person seemed to have aged a lot in an instant. He knew that if Bo Yi took the exam, it was very likely that he would not be able to come back. However, among the two roles of a father and Xi Bohou, Ji Chang finally chose the latter.

My son, for the great cause of the Western Zhou Dynasty, I am sorry for you for my father.