After rebirth, I made the princes cry

Xiao Bozhu had just passed away, and he had served as the minister of the Imperial Academy. He originally wanted to get the position of school secretary, or to be sent to the prefectures and counties to take charge of local affairs, but the emperor suddenly ordered him to take over the post of East Palace Lingcheng, and this appointment also won the approval of Lu Gong With no support from him, Xiao Bozhu had no choice but to take office. The first important task he faced since taking office was not to lose the lead in the Autumn Hunting Ceremony.

The tent was brightly lit, but Xiao Bozhu couldn't sit still in it. He was wearing a green cloak and looking up at the moonlight that was getting colder in the late autumn. He had just talked with Lu Gong and talked about the hidden worries in his heart. , what Lu Gong said to him was profound and clear every word.

"The fourth and fifth princes are all supported by His Majesty's favored crown prince, especially His Highness the Fourth. He is now expanding his army. Only under his protection can His Royal Highness successfully inherit the throne in the future. But the succession is only for the third prince. One step at a time, and every step after that, His Highness the Crown Prince will have to rely on these two brothers, both in the military and in politics, to take over the decision-making power and prevent disasters from arising within the government.

What you are worried about is that the prince is so powerful that he may not be able to avoid the struggle for the throne in Xiyu. You don't know the real source of the nine kings' struggle for the throne. This is not because the prince is powerful, but because the imperial power is too weak. Alas, it’s just the past, and it may not be a historical reference, but the past is just looking back, and it’s frightening! "

Lu Gong's long sigh still remained in Xiao Bozhu's mind, but he saw the fourth and fifth princes approaching.

Xiao Bozhu took a deep breath. Under the moonlight, his smile was also very light.

After the ceremony and some discussion, Xiao Bozhu's smile showed warmth under the bright lights: "Your Highnesses, I am a civil servant and not good at riding and shooting. I have to rely a lot on you two to organize the ceremony this time."

Sikong Yuehu raised his eyebrows slightly: "There is no guarantee of victory."

Not to mention Xiao Bozhu was stunned, even Nanci couldn't help but look at his four emperor brothers.

"The past few days were a bidding war. Determining the hunting areas that can be entered accounted for 50% of the final victory. However, according to the rules, I am the main hunter. I cannot participate in the bidding war. I must rely on the two of you for overall command. Xiao Lingcheng I have already said that I am not good at riding and shooting, fifth brother, are you sure of winning?"

"Nothing." Nanci replied decisively.

"If you two can really carry out my plan, your chances of winning will increase by 20%."

"Is it only 70%?" Xiao Bozhu asked.

Sikong Yuehu smiled: "How about the 70% winning rate? I'll let you know more about it. However, I have a saying that comes from my heart. Now I tell you that it's better for you not to be sullen."

Xiao Bozhu frowned.

"Actually, my father shouldn't be too concerned about the victory or defeat of the Tou Chou Dian. My father's concern lies in whether the crown prince brother and I can work together. The 'we' I say not only refer to my fifth brother and I, but also my second brother and third brother. My younger brother and my sixth younger brother, but the hunting rules set by my father are that the two teams must confront each other! If Xiao Lingcheng has doubts and does not follow my plan, the outcome will be uncertain."

Xiao Bozhu was surprised.

The corners of Sikong Yuehu's mouth became more and more curved: "Therefore, if we want to win, the three of us must first decide on a 'chief general'. Without the instructions of the 'chief general', no one can act rashly!"

"Your Highness, Fourth Highness, I am a subordinate of His Highness the Crown Prince..."

"No, Ling Cheng is not a subject of the prince, but an official of Dayu."

When Sikong Yuehu raised his eyes, Xiao Bozhu couldn't help but shudder. He felt that even a large part of his chest felt as if the north wind had suddenly poured into it.

"His Royal Highness the Crown Prince attaches great importance to winning the first place." Xiao Bozhu's voice was tight, and he spoke dryly.

Nan Ci didn't say anything at first, but at this time he also felt that Xiao Bozhu's expression was quite strange. Sikong Beichen would team up with them. This was originally decided before the official start of the Autumn Hunting Ceremony. Just before officially leaving Beijing, Sikong Beichen They even held a banquet for Xinyuehu and him. Nanci didn't know what Xinyuehu had planned. Naturally, he would not show any weakness in front of Sikong Beichen. The banquet was a lively conversation. Xiao Bozhu, as Sikong Beichen's subordinate, Although the official was no more "in tune" with Sikong Beichen than Yu Luan was in the past, there was no reason why he didn't even have this tacit understanding - Sikong Beichen was bent on winning over Xinyuehu and him, but Xiao Bozhu was wary of the two of them. fear.

Then he said: "This year's autumn hunt, even if it is the first time that my father personally presides over it, the meaning is naturally different from the past. It is reasonable for the prince brother to want to win the first-place competition, but in the final analysis, the outcome of the first-place competition does not matter. As for wavering to change anything, winning is certainly an honor, but losing accidentally will not bring disgrace. The prince stayed behind in Jiankang City during the Autumn Hunting Ceremony. As long as he can maintain the peace of Kyoto, it will be a great achievement."

Xiao Bozhu lowered his eyes and finally forced a smile: "The prince has great trust in the two highnesses. However, not long after I took over as the governor of the East Palace, I was worried that I would fail in my mission. The two highnesses also knew that I was not good at hunting. Before, I During the filial piety and other rituals, the results are mediocre. If there is another mistake in the first-place competition, I am afraid that I will not be able to explain it to the prince, and I will live up to His Majesty's expectations."

"My fifth brother and I can naturally understand Xiao Lingcheng's mood, so I proposed to appoint a 'chief general' first, who would formulate detailed strategies. Yuehu is not talented and intends to recommend himself. If he really accidentally loses, the prince brother will naturally come forward. Let Yuehu go and plead guilty."

Xiao Bozhu quickly raised his hands and said: "Your Highnesses, the Fourth Highness, have made serious remarks. The Crown Prince has repeatedly explained that victory or defeat is not important. He only warned me to cooperate with the two Highnesses and not to let the two surnames He and Zheng take advantage of the East Palace. They are eager for quick success and disharmony." The handle of Ti."

It seemed as if Xiao Bozhu was really afraid of being accused of "incompetent affairs."

The three of them reached an agreement on the plan for the top spot competition, and Sikong Yuehu stood up to leave. Nanci followed him out of Xiao Bozhu's tent. Nanci said: "This Xiao Lingcheng is too cautious."

Sikong Yuehu raised his eyebrows: "Fifth brother, do you think he is a cautious person?"

"It seems that he knows that he is not as close to the prince brother as the people from his descendants' clan, and he is quite worried that he will not be able to hold the official position of Donggong Lingcheng for a long time."

"Princes and princes' subordinate officials are not the first choice in the eyes of scholars. When Xiao Lingcheng was in office at Taixue, he was known for his broad and sharp lectures. He also argued with doctors of Confucian classics about doctrine. He was a disciple of Fan Yanggong and took over this time. The East Palace Lingcheng is not only the wish of the prince brother, but also the emperor's father, after discussing with the prince, selected the subordinates from many scholars for the prince brother. Does the implication of what the fifth brother just said mean that Xiao Lingcheng is so cautious? , something strange?”

Nanci coughed twice.

Sikong Yuehu smiled: "Xiao Lingcheng's cautiousness does not mean that the prince is suspicious of you and me."

"Oh?"

"Even the former Yu Luan may not be able to fully understand the thoughts of the prince brother, let alone Xiao Lingcheng? Therefore, Xiao Lingcheng is not suspicious of you and me because he has clearly understood the attitude of the prince brother. I think... he is certainly It's not that he is worried about losing his official position as the Prime Minister of the East Palace, but he must know that the crown prince's position is not as stable as Mount Tai. In the past, he was a minister of the imperial court, and he had little to do with whether he won or lost the position in the East Palace. But now, he is already the crown prince. As a subordinate of my brother, honor and disgrace are at stake, so no matter what happens, it is always beneficial to be cautious and meticulous."

This was Sikong Yuehu's judgment. Nanci could not analyze the strangeness from this judgment, but he always felt doubtful in his heart. So the next day, he made an appointment with Yingshu again. This time, he asked Yingshu about Xiao Bozhu's story. Condition.

Yingshu frowned and thought for a while: "In his previous life, Sikong Beichen didn't use Xiao Bozhu very much. Even after Sikong Beichen passed away, although Fan Yanggong appreciated him very much, he never recommended him for important positions. Xuan'er was still Xiao Bozhu did not have much contact with Xuan'er at all, and Sikong Beichen did appoint my grandfather to serve as the imperial master before his death. Therefore, Xiao Bozhu had no contact with Xuan'er at all. This person did not seem to have much presence in the court. I seemed to have heard my eldest brother mention him... "

Yingshu thought for a long time and shook her head: "I don't remember why the eldest brother mentioned him, but if this person suddenly changes his temperament, especially be wary of Sikong Yuehu and you... it is possible for him to be reborn. After all, he He is a disciple of Duke Fan Yang. Although when Sikong Beichen passed away, Duke Fan Yang did not question the fact that I was temporarily in charge, but seeing that many noble families were suppressed by me later and obeyed my orders, Duke Fan Yang was indeed angry with me. Be wary of suspicion, and the reason why I can hold great power is inseparable from the support of Sikong Yuehu, the auxiliary king."

"Is Xiao Bozhu's fear of Sikong Yuehu because... Sikong Yuehu succeeded in usurping the throne in his previous life?!"

Yingshu looked at the gray bird lazily pecking its wings on the branch. This gray bird could already be "carried" in her sleeve, but she didn't know whether it was because she had missed the point or because the gray bird was lazy. In short, he has always been indifferent to her instructions to "pick up flower branches". This makes him like the tame pet of Sikong Yuehu, who will not do anything to please others.

"At that time, it seemed that only Sikong Yuehu could become the final winner." Yingshu said, "But Xuan'er and I were killed by Tian Shishe. Can Sikong Yuehu really get rid of the accusation of regicide and usurping the throne? His scheming should not be so obvious in his behavior."

"In any case, Xiao Bozhu was very helpful in finding out the past events." Nanci's eyes were cold.

"Don't worry about him now." Yingshu said: "In the next chess game, I don't know how many of the people holding the pieces are reborn people. It doesn't matter even if I am exposed, but Nanci, you must be in the dark. Xiao Bo wishes If he is really a reborn person, he doesn't seem to have much trust in Sikong Beichen, or in other words, he doesn't regard Sikong Beichen as the mastermind at all. Otherwise, he would not hide what happened after Sikong Beichen's death. If Sikong Beichen knew about it, He would definitely not let Xiao Bozhu show any flaws.

What Sikong Beichen is most afraid of is not me, but his brothers, especially Sikong Yuehu and you, because he himself knows what he has done to you. Nanci, although we are guilty of conspiracy, we cannot become rakes first. "

Not far away, the curtains of the imperial tent were opened. The king of a country, who had just lost the chess game, looked at the little children who seemed to be walking slowly by the Qingying Lake. He twirled his beard and looked at the man who never gave him even half a piece in the chess game. Lang Yigong said: "The two of them seem to be a match made in heaven."

Wang Lan squinted his eyes and smiled, but said: "My granddaughter, I still act in a flamboyant way, and sometimes I can't help but be willful."

"Dixiu has the energy of a young person. In comparison, Wulang's actions are not as calm as hers. In fact, in the past, I saw their two children as more like brothers and sisters. Wulang suddenly asked me to marry him. At that time, it really hit me suddenly."

"Your Majesty has not promised His Majesty the Fifth Highness?"

"The situation has not suddenly become clear yet. Regarding Wu Lang's marriage, I will not hide it from the prince. I am indeed still a little undecided, but if I agree, I must stick to my word."

Wang Lan probably also knew why the emperor was still hesitating. First, it was out of respect for Qiao Zizhan. Although he had been vigorously promoted, Qiao Pingyi's strength was not enough to give Qiao Zizhan strong support. That is, today the emperor regarded Qiao Zizhan. Zizhan was a trusted minister, but he still could not protect Qiao Zizhan from being suppressed by the powerful. Qiao Zizhan was likely to follow in the footsteps of Tong Qi, not to mention that in the future, Qiao Zizhan might even lose his support as a monarch. The Yu Dynasty will lose a brave general.

If His Majesty the Emperor considers finding someone else to rely on for Qiao Zizhan, the future fifth princess must come from a powerful family.

Another concern is that I am still undecided about how to deal with Concubine Qiao!