In a mansion in Chaoge City, Li Jing and the three of them were drunk in the garden, because just now Emperor Yi's royal order finally came, the three of them were very excited, and unconsciously began to drink one cup after another.

In total, the king's order conveys several meanings:

First, the third son, Xin, was named the king of Shou, commanding the 150,000 forbidden army of Chaogecheng, the eldest son, and the second son as the viscount. This reward does not seem to explain the ownership of the prince of the East Palace, but the intention is already obvious, as long as Zixin does not make unforgivable mistakes during this period, this throne is already a sure thing.

Second, Jiang Wenqiang, the daughter of Fengdong Bohou, was the concubine of King Shou and got married on a certain day. Huang Feiyan, the daughter of the Huang family, was the concubine of the Shouwang Book and got married on a certain day.

As soon as Zixin heard this royal command, he immediately burst into tears, even more excited than learning that he was about to inherit the throne. shouted loudly: "Father agrees with me, haha, father understands me, haha." ”

People like Li Jing and Huang Feihu, who knew about it, saw that this kind of order was that Di Yi was paving the way for Zixin and preparing him for his expedition to Dongyi.

The marriage with the Huang family made the relationship between King Shou and Huang Feihu closer, and the Huang family completely became the strong backing of King Shou. And the purpose of choosing to marry Dongbohou next to Dongyi, whose fief is next to Dongyi, is also self-evident, which is the tacit understanding between Di Yi and Zi Xin.

That's why Zixin is like this, it can be said that he is very excited and a little crazy. In Zixin's view, it is very important that his ideas are recognized and supported by his father.

The third is the appointment of Li Jing and Chen Tangguan's chief soldiers, as well as his marriage to Shi Niang.

Fourth, it is about the reward of Huang Feihu's military exploits, the title has been upgraded by one level, and the position has not changed. It seems that there is no change, but it is also the result of Emperor Yi's foresight, this Muye is too close to Chaoge, and at the critical juncture of the alternation of thrones, it is better that this seat is still in the hands of Huang Feihu.

When the royal order of Emperor Yi came out, there were also a few happy and a few sad families in the song city. The happy person was already drunk and unconscious, but the sad person was called into the palace by Emperor Yi. Wei Ziyan stood in front of the palace gate, looking at the most majestic building of the Great Shang, he was not its owner after all.

In fact, since that court meeting, Wei Ziyan knew that the eldest brother had completely lost hope.

So he dismissed all the doormen and lived in a simple house, not even going to Wei Ziqi's mansion. He even thought about being completely liberated, but in the end, he didn't have the courage.

At the moment when he received Di Yi's royal order, his mood was very complicated and very puzzled. It was the eldest brother who was competing for the throne with the third brother, why did he recall himself back to the palace now, could it be that he had done too much before, and he began to settle the ledger after the autumn?

When I came to Di Yi's dormitory, I looked at my elderly father lying on the bed, and the strong smell of medicine. Wei Ziyan didn't know what to say. Stay silently and don't come forward to disturb.

"Is Yan'er here, come to the bed and talk, let me take a good look at you. ”

Wei Ziyan obediently came to the bedside and looked at his father up close.

"Sit down, let's have a good talk. Di Yi's voice revealed a kind of weakness, but he could see that he was happy.

"Yan'er, have you ever thought that one day you would be able to become the Son of Heaven and be the master of this great business. ”

Hearing this, Wei Ziyan immediately knelt on the ground in fright, and exclaimed: "Father, I have never had such a thought. The ideal king in my heart has always been the eldest brother, the third brother, and I am not unacceptable......"

"Hehe, Yan'er, don't be nervous, I'm just asking, don't get me wrong, I don't mean anything else. ”

"yes, why is that, why don't you think that way again. Di Yi kindly looked at Wei Ziyan, who was still kneeling on the ground and didn't dare to get up.

"Do you know why I haven't established a prince, obviously Zixin is a son-in-law, and he is so good. But why did I put it off until the end, do you know?"

"Yan'er herself speculated about what her father meant, whether she wanted to hone the third brother through me and my eldest brother. Wei Ziyan stood up and replied cautiously.

"Oh, that's how you understand it, no wonder. But you know, I don't want Zixin to succeed me on the throne. ”

"His ambition is too great, and if he is not careful, he may lead the big merchant into the abyss. What I need is not a majestic heir, but a prince who simply holds on to this legacy. ”

Wei Ziyan looked at his father with some shock, he had never thought that his father was thinking like this. So what is the kind of persecution before me, self-defeating?

"Your eldest brother is too benevolent and domineering enough, and he is also not suitable for the throne. That kind of big business is not so much his as a merchant who accommodates those literati. And you are my final choice, you did a good job before, but why don't you keep holding back, why do you want to jump out. ”

"It's your previous plan, I think it's good, although it's a little ruthless, but it really shows me the other side of you. That kind of courage to make a move and bold planning makes me feel that your talent is actually no less than Zixin. I also began to make up my mind to support you, but I didn't expect you to ruin it all by yourself. ”

Hearing this, Wei Ziyan's heart was that he didn't even know what it was like, loss, and regret? It seemed to be some, but he never thought about replacing his eldest brother and being the supreme of the human world.

"You forced me to make a choice, and in that case I had to choose Zixin. Because the wind direction in the court was very obvious at that time, Zixin had already received the support of the Huang family and the Taishi, and the monarchy pattern of one literature and one martial arts had been formed. My time is short, once I choose, I can no longer be allowed to change, and now I can only fully support Zixin. I just hope that he can be more restrained and not step too big. ”

Wei Ziyan always listened quietly, never made any more remarks, and looked like he was lost and depressed. He never thought that his father had been desperately dragging Zixin down, but he pushed Zixin up by himself.

"I called you here to ask you why you did it all of a sudden, and now I understand that you thought so. It turns out that you never wanted to be a merchant king, haha, I guess I misjudged you!"

"Since you have made a decision, you cannot change it, and I hope you will be able to recognize the facts and not have other thoughts, that would be dangerous. Zixin seems to be ruthless, but in fact, he attaches great importance to love and righteousness, you two are his biological brothers, he will not do anything to you, you can rest assured. And don't provoke Shi Niang and Li Jing again, the two of them are not something that you mortals can shake. Well, that's it, you...... Stand down, okay...... Do it yourself. ”

Wei Ziyan dragged his heavy steps and slowly walked out of the palace, tears involuntarily flowing from the corners of his eyes. He knew that Di Yi's last seemingly harsh words contained a deep love for his son. It is better to say that it is a teaching, but it is better to say it as a last word.

Because in the emperor's house, the death of the Son of Heaven is no longer a family matter, but a state matter, and there will be fewer and fewer conversations between himself and his father like today, and even this time may be the last time.