Han Shizu

Chapter 1718
Back at Duke Rongguo's mansion, the two brothers went into the study room. Zhao Kuangyin was obviously a little tired. He didn't know if it was too cold, but he shrunk down until the servants brought the brazier into the brazier, and the heat of the charcoal fire made him feel better. Some.

"It's a pity for Guo Tong!" After taking a few sips of hot wine, Zhao Kuangyi took the initiative to sigh with emotion.

"Since you are in charge, you should be responsible for it. There is nothing to regret!" Zhao Kuangyin thought for a while and said, "It's just that Mr. Xing's departure is too unfortunate!"

"It's not necessarily a coincidence!" Zhao Kuangyi shook his head: "If Duke Xing is here, it's not surprising that His Majesty will punish him severely. Now that Duke Xing is gone, even if he cares about the friendship of veterans, His Majesty has no choice but to hold him accountable. As far as I know , Your Majesty originally planned to return Guo Tong and Wang Yukan's cars to Beijing, but now, they just recalled them!"

Hearing what Zhao Kuangyi said easily, Zhao Kuangyin roasted his hands and pondered for a while, then took another sip of wine, and said: "Although your majesty just avoids guessing, but in recent years, it seems that he has become more and more nostalgic. This is also a good thing for our Zhao family. Your Majesty, you are getting old after all.”

Zhao Kuangyi nodded, a little approving, but his expression was a bit deep. Obviously, some of Zhao Kuangyin's experiences were not something that Zhao Kuangyi could empathize with.

"Now that you are in the political affairs hall, assisting the prince in governing, you should be more cautious and seek the best in everything!" Zhao Kuangyin said earnestly: "In the past, when Zhao Pu was around, everyone was staring at him. Part of it is on you! Compared with the Guo family, the future of our Zhao family is unpredictable and unpredictable!"

Mentioning this, Zhao Kuangyi frowned, thought for a while, and said: "The East Palace is indeed a bit unusual. The grandson has not been established, and Wen Huan's position is not stable. The crown prince is very fond of Concubine Xiao, so we must guard against it!"

As he said that, Zhao Kuangyi couldn't help sighing: "At the beginning, the Crown Princess wanted to adopt Wen Huan, and I totally agreed with it. It's just that the niece's emotional dispute broke the way. Otherwise, with our two families working together, Wen Huan would have no fear. Any threats, how come today's embarrassing situation!"

Hearing what Zhao Kuangyi said, Zhao Kuangyin didn't scold him. After all, this was a private conversation between the two brothers. However, seeing his regretful expression, Zhao Kuangyin shook his head and said, "It's too late to talk about this now! Besides, Your Majesty Nor may they agree.

Your Majesty treats us honorable relatives both defensively and usefully, and is especially good at splitting them up. How could he allow the Murong and Zhao families to unite? Things can be compared! "

"Even so, it's a pity to think about it!" Zhao Kuangyi said: "Although your majesty and the crown prince are impartial to the two sons, the more they are like this, the more people worry about it. Xiao's Khitan and the like are now grandiose and usurped. A high position is like being crowned by a monkey. Nowadays, some people rank the son of the Xiao family with Wen Huan, disregarding the difference of ethnic blood, it is really worthy of vigilance!"

Seeing that Zhao Kuangyi's words became more and more outrageous, Zhao Kuangyin had no choice but to stop him: "Be careful! Be careful!"

Seeing that his elder brother was even a little anxious, Zhao Kuangyi hurried forward, snatched the jug from his hand, stroked his back with his hand, and said, "I understand, this kind of heart-to-heart talk can only be held in front of second brother. opened."

Zhao Kuangyin slowed down, and said softly: "On the issue of the heir, Your Majesty has always been firm and does not allow outsiders to intervene. Look at those princes, they are all extraordinary people. In the past few years, although there have been undercurrents, but the struggle for succession It is always difficult to get up, which shows that His Majesty is determined.

Qin Wang, Jin Wang, Zhao Wang, which one is not amazing, talented and beautiful, would rather put them on the sidelines than let them cause trouble in the court.This is true for the consideration of the successor king, and it is also the same for the king of the next generation.

His Majesty has repeatedly called the second emperor's grandson into the palace these years, not only to enjoy the family relationship, but also to consider it.All the princes are like this, in the Taisun's consideration, the final decision is probably in His Majesty's mind.

In this matter, we can't do much, and you really shouldn't interfere too deeply.As you just said, if the Murong and Zhao families unite to interfere in the establishment of the grandson, I'm afraid it will not be wealth and glory, but a catastrophe! "

Zhao Kuangyin's analysis was profound, and he could see clearly about Emperor Liu, and Zhao Kuangyi also admitted it.However, after pondering for a while, he still couldn't help but said: "Second brother thought about it, and got the point, but, the Zhao family has already entered the game, how can we stay out of it?"

Regarding this, Zhao Kuangyin couldn't help being silent. Although his mind was clear, he could understand the reasoning, and he knew the risks involved, but the current situation was such that there was no way to avoid it, and there was no possibility of staying out of it.

What's more, on the issue of grandson, how could Zhao Kuangyin not support his grandson.If he wants to establish his name, then Zhao Kuangyin will definitely mobilize all available resources to support it without hesitation. There is no reason to back off in this matter.

However, the clearer the understanding, the more contradictory the mood. In this power field, the higher he goes, the more he will advance and never retreat. Even with his dignified status as Duke Rong, he has no choice but to do something.

Seeing his elder brother's serious face, Zhao Kuangyi's expression gradually relaxed. He smiled and comforted: "Of course, your majesty is here, and no one can reverse it. But, your majesty is already old, and there will be a day of landslide. Your majesty's physical condition How, I don't know, but His Majesty has grown older in recent years, but anyone with a discerning eye can see it.

Even if something is done, in the future, the prince and His Majesty will be different after all, and it will depend on the prince's attitude in the end.And we, even if we don't worry about the immediate future, we should consider it a long-term concern!

As long as Wen Huan's status is established, then my Zhao family can enjoy wealth and honor for 50 years, and even truly enjoy the peace with the country! "

When he said this, Zhao Kuangyi even had a bright light in his deep eyes, and his expression was slightly excited.And hearing him speak so blatantly, Zhao Kuangyin didn't stop for a while.

After a while, the emotions gradually settled down, Zhao Kuangyin took back the flagon again and held it in his arms, his old face under the charcoal fire was cloudy and uncertain.

The strong alcohol seemed to make Zhao Kuangyin sober, and he looked up at Zhao Kuangyi: "Kangyi, I may not be able to see that day when the future of the Zhao family will rest on Wen Huan, but you, an uncle, have to do your best to support him." .In the future, the Zhao family will be able to bear the heavy burden, and you must be the one. I know that you have knowledge and means, but the advice I can give you is only four words, be careful!"

"Second brother, don't worry!" Hearing what Zhao Kuangyin said, Zhao Kuangyi smiled on his face, and said to himself, "Am I a person who doesn't know how to measure? I will never dare to overstep and interfere with the affairs of the Eastern Palace, but the affairs of the imperial court and their responsibilities lie with me." Be aggressive."

When Zhao Kuangyi said this, a dangerous light flashed in Zhao Kuangyi's eyes. Seeing that Xiao Siwen, an old Khitan chieftain, was gaining more and more stability in the court, he was not regarded as a threat before, but now he must be on guard.

"Second brother, it's better to drink less wine!" Seeing Zhao Kuangyin pouring wine into his mouth again, Zhao Kuangyi persuaded.

Zhao Kuangyin shook his head and said with a casual smile: "If I drink alcohol, I may live a short life, but if I don't drink alcohol, I will be tortured to death by alcohol addiction in a few days."

Of course, this is just self-deprecating. Zhao Kuangyin is really good at drinking, and he has been happy without drinking for decades, but as he gets older and gets sick frequently, he has restrained himself a lot compared to the past. However, some habits cannot be changed, at least In the eyes of others, Rong Guogong's bad habits are hard to change.

(End of this chapter)