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The investigation into the emperor's assassination was handed over to Prince Yu.

Lin Muheng knew that the emperor was testing him.

See if he really wants to protect the emperor.

Emperor Rong Sheng now values ​​his life the most.

Maybe as people get older, they want to live longer.

Since the assassination, Emperor Rong Sheng has never left the palace.

In the past, Emperor Rong Sheng would personally witness the prosperity of Shangjing every once in a while.

Nowadays, he stays in the palace every day and no longer joins in the fun.

The number of guards in the palace more than doubled.

Although it was confirmed that the last assassin was a spy from the enemy country, Emperor Rong Sheng still had some doubts.

After all, Emperor Rong Sheng felt that there was no enemy country that had the courage to rush to Shangjing to assassinate the emperor.

But this is what the memorial presented to the emperor said.

Emperor Rongsheng suspected that his son was colluding with the enemy to usurp the throne.

In his eyes, every son is suspicious.

Since ancient times, the emperor is the most ruthless and knows the principles of the imperial family best.

The emperors of every dynasty have blood on their hands, and Emperor Rong Sheng himself is no exception.

If he had not been so ruthless, he would have died long ago like his brothers, accompanying the late emperor.

Emperor Rong Sheng read the memorial about the assassination countless times, hoping to find some clues from it.

But it turns out that it was done by spies from the enemy country.

The rest were not directed at anyone.

Emperor Rong Sheng threw the memorial to the ground, but the doubts in his heart were not eliminated.

He decided to summon several princes to see if he could find some clues from their words and actions.

A few days later, the princes came before the emperor one after another.

Emperor Rong Sheng observed them coldly, trying to find a flaw.

However, each prince behaved loyally and obediently, making it difficult for him to judge.

At this moment, the third prince Lin Mukun stood up.

"Father, I think the story about the enemy's spies is fabricated. They don't have the guts to do it."

These words really touched the emperor's heart.

Emperor Rong Sheng raised his eyes and looked at Lin Mukun.

This son usually doesn't say a word.

Now, what he says is pleasant to the ear.

"Oh, third brother, tell me why you think the enemy country would not dare to be so bold." Emperor Rong Sheng's tone softened a lot.

Lin Mukun was delighted.

When had his father ever spoken to him in such a friendly manner?

"Father! I believe that the assassin knows your whereabouts very well. There must be an insider."

The emperor looked at Lin Mukun with satisfaction.

Wang Defu glanced at the third prince. He really thought the matter was not big enough.

Even a eunuch could see what the Third Prince was thinking.

The third prince wants to muddy the waters in the court.

As long as the emperor is suspicious of everyone, the third prince will take advantage of the opportunity.

If Wang Defu understood this truth, how could the emperor not know it?

But the emperor just liked to hear it, and this was exactly what he wanted.

The emperor did not like the ministers in the court and the princes to be in cahoots with each other.

The matter of the enemy's spies has been settled.

But those people are dead.

The identity has been found out, but in order to know the emperor's whereabouts accurately, the person behind the scenes must be found out.

The emperor now thinks that all of his sons are suspects, and the families behind them also have motives.

The third prince came into his sight just in time.

"In my opinion, there must be someone in this palace colluding with foreign enemies. Father should conduct a thorough investigation and find this person to ensure the stability of our country." Lin Mukun said righteously.

Emperor Rong Sheng nodded slightly, expressing his agreement. "Old Third is right. So in your opinion, how should we investigate this matter thoroughly?"

"I think we should start with the attendants around your father. In addition, important officials of the court and their families also need to be carefully investigated," Lin Mukun suggested.

Emperor Rong Sheng pondered for a moment, "Well, that's great. Then you will be in charge of this matter. I will give you enough power. But remember, don't wrongly accuse a good person."

"Your son obeys your command! I will definitely live up to your trust!" Lin Mukun kowtowed to express his gratitude, with a barely perceptible hint of pride in his eyes.

His father hasn't given him anything to do for a long time.

Each of his sons is more capable than the other, and the families behind them are more powerful than the other.

Power is dazzling, and Emperor Rong Sheng has no doubt about it.

Given the chance, his sons would dethrone him as emperor.

The third prince's timely appearance made the emperor very happy.

After the crown prince passed away, the position of crown prince remained vacant.

The princes were all eyeing the crown prince position covetously, and Emperor Rong Sheng knew it clearly.

Nowadays, both Prince Jin and Prince Yu are very popular.

In the past, Lin Muheng was a single person without a powerful general's mansion behind him, and Emperor Rong Sheng thought it was okay to use him.

Now, Lin Muheng seems to be able to surpass Prince Jin.

Emperor Rong Sheng became anxious.

He does not allow one company to dominate.

Now that the Zheng family is under the suppression of the emperor, they dare not make trouble at this time.

However, Emperor Rong Sheng discovered that, without realizing it, he was no longer so wary of the General's Mansion.

Thinking of this, Emperor Rong Sheng had a headache again.

Jiang Zhongyong's two sons were promoted by him and got positions in the court.

This means that the power behind Prince Yu was supported by him personally.

Emperor Rong Sheng thought that perhaps it was because of Jiang Zhongyong's loyalty that he let down his guard against the General's Mansion.

Thinking of the moment when Jiang He risked his life to save him, Emperor Rong Sheng felt soft in his heart.

Emperor Rong Sheng had no doubt at all that Jiang He was acting.

Maybe Jiang He is a little clever, but Emperor Rong Sheng has no doubt about his loyalty.

If the sword had hit him a little bit off, Jiang He would have died.

Emperor Rong Sheng has seen countless people, so he can naturally tell whether someone is acting or real.

However, the current situation forced him to re-examine everything.

He habitually trusted the Mighty General's Mansion again.

After the third prince left, the emperor turned around and asked Wang Defu: "Have I been too trusting of Jiang Zhongyong these days?"

Wang Defu glanced at the emperor and said, "General Jiang is so lucky because of the emperor's kindness."

"You old thing, you are so cunning." Emperor Rong Sheng scolded with a smile.

Wang Defu thought that if he wasn't so cunning, his head would have been chopped off long ago.

After following the emperor for so many years, doesn't he know how heartless the emperor is?

General Jiang retired early to show his loyalty to the emperor.

The General's Mansion is not greedy for power.

His daughter also married into the Lu family, which had no roots.

If it weren't for the emergency in the northwest, Emperor Rong Sheng would have had to hand over the military command to Jiang Huai.

Even his eldest son, who was both talented in literature and martial arts, was unemployed at home.

There is really no one from the Jiang family working in the court.

The two twin sons had nothing to do.

Jiang He's martial arts and Jiang Hai's talents are all hidden deep inside.

The emperor saw that Jiang Zhongyong knew how to deal with the current situation, so he did not kill all the people in the general's mansion.

Now, the General's Mansion is rising again.

Emperor Rong Sheng was feeling anxious.

Forget it, call Lao Wu into the palace to ask him and test his attitude.

If Lao Wu is so eager to get this position, it won’t be too late to suppress the General’s Mansion.

Not long after, Lin Muheng was ordered to go to the palace to meet the emperor. The atmosphere in the palace was solemn, and Emperor Rong Sheng looked at Lin Muheng below with sharp eyes.

"Fifth brother, I heard that your prestige in the court has been growing recently, and you are unrivaled." Emperor Rong Sheng said slowly.

Lin Muheng knelt down hurriedly and said in a panic: "Your Majesty, thank you for your praise. I am just doing my best to serve you."

Emperor Rong Sheng nodded thoughtfully, and then asked: "What do you think of the current political situation?"

Lin Muheng pondered for a moment and answered carefully: "Father, you are blessed with great fortune, and all the civil and military officials in the court are loyal. However, there have been frequent wars on the border recently, so you need to pay more attention."

After hearing this, Emperor Rong Sheng felt a little relieved, but he still said calmly: "I will handle it myself, but Jiang Huai has won another victory, and the General's Mansion has a great influence in the army. What do you think of General Jiang Huai?"

Lin Muheng knew that the emperor’s suspicion had come back again.

In the past, he would have kept out of it and dismissed it with a simple statement that he didn't really understand.

It’s different now, Jiang Huai is his brother-in-law.

He would not allow the emperor to be suspicious.

He would speak his mind even if it would displease his father.

He would not allow his father to take action against the Jiang family.

"General Jiang Huai has been loyally guarding the northwest for many years. Military generals are not allowed to return to the capital without being summoned. He has been guarding the northwest all the time, and he was unable to attend the wedding of his son and princess."

Lin Muheng said: "Daqing has such a general who is dedicated to the country. It is a testament to the benevolence of our father."

Emperor Rong Sheng stared at Lin Muheng. The fifth brother's speech became much more smooth now.

He actually gave all the credit to the emperor.

In fact, every sentence is a reminder to the emperor who Jiang Huai is serving.

This is to remind the emperor to remember the kindness of others.

"General Jiang has not been back to Beijing for three years. It's just that the situation is turbulent, and the northwest is in danger without him!"

Emperor Rong Sheng shook his head and sighed.

It’s not that he doesn’t want Jiang Huai to be reunited with his family, it’s just that the enemy country is too rampant.

Lin Muheng was right, he was very kind.

"In order to protect the people, I believe General Jiang will be willing to sacrifice his own family for the sake of the public." Lin Muheng responded quickly.

"The world is not peaceful nowadays, and the Turks have repeatedly invaded our borders. We really need brave generals like General Jiang Huai to guard the border. And General Jiang has achieved such success at such a young age, which is a great honor for me."

Emperor Rong Sheng nodded slightly to show his agreement. He looked into the distance with deep eyes, as if he was thinking about something.

Seeing this, Lin Muheng struck while the iron was hot and said, "I think the most urgent task is to strengthen the defense of the border and give General Jiang Huai enough support to ensure the stability of the northwest."

Emperor Rong Sheng was silent for a moment, then slowly said, "You are right. Pass on my decree to reward General Jiang Huai with 1,000 taels of gold and 100 pieces of brocade to commend his loyalty and bravery. In addition, a batch of food and supplies will be allocated to the northwest to support the soldiers on the front line."

Lin Muheng breathed a sigh of relief.

Property is a small matter.

But the emperor made his position clear.

At least in the short term, rivers and seas will not be affected.

The two of them have a shallow foundation and have not yet established a firm foothold in the court.

In another two or three years, with Jiang He's ability, if you give him a chance, he will be no worse than Jiang Huai.

Jiang Hai is a meticulous person who thinks a hundred steps ahead and is also extremely talented. In time, such a person will surely become a pillar of the country.

However, the emperor was used to suppressing people depending on his mood.

If the General's Mansion is considered to be rising one day, there will definitely be a new round of suppression.

We have to think of a way to reassure our father.

Lin Muheng looked at the emperor worriedly and said, "Father, the war on the border is getting tense right now. General Jiang Huai alone may not be able to support it for long. I suggest selecting some elite soldiers from the imperial guards in the capital and sending them to the northwest to assist General Jiang Huai."

Emperor Rong Sheng frowned slightly. "The Imperial Guards are an important force in protecting the capital. How can they be easily transferred away?"

"There are many brave men among the imperial guards. If they can be trained, they will surely become a powerful force. Moreover, the war situation in the northwest is related to the safety of the country, and now is the time to use people." Lin Muheng advised.

Emperor Rong Sheng pondered for a moment and nodded, "Well, let's do as you say. This matter is in your charge. Make sure to select a reliable person."

"Who do you think is suitable to send?"

Lin Muheng's words touched the emperor's heart.

He had long wanted to send people to the northwest to divide the military power of Jianghuai.

Lin Muheng said: "Thank you for your trust, Father, but I still need your decision on the candidate."

Lin Muheng wouldn't be stupid enough to actually recommend a candidate himself.

Lin Muheng actually had a candidate in mind, but he also knew that as long as his father asked him to go, his father would never use this person in the future.

Then this person's future was ruined in his hands.

Emperor Rong Sheng could see what he was thinking.

"Old Fifth! How about you go to the northwest and fight alongside General Jiang Huai?" asked Emperor Rong Sheng.

Lin Muheng knelt down, "Father! It is not appropriate for me to go."

"Why?" Emperor Rong Sheng stared at Lin Muheng.

"I am the son-in-law of the general's mansion. General Jiang Huai commands 300,000 troops. If I go there, won't the officials in the court suspect that I have bad intentions?"

Lin Muheng was talking about court officials, not the emperor.

Emperor Rong Sheng laughed loudly: "Okay, okay, what you said makes sense. I will arrange for someone to go. Just wait for my good news."

Lin Muheng took his leave.

The test was finally over and Emperor Rong Sheng was in a good mood.

At least for now, it seems that Lao Wu has no evil ambitions.

He gave up such a good opportunity.

Which prince would not be jealous of the military power of 300,000 troops!

After leaving the palace, Lin Muheng felt sweat all over his back.

My father is becoming more and more suspicious.

If he agreed to go to the northwest today, he would be intercepted by people sent by the emperor halfway.

After Lin Muheng returned to the palace, he immediately locked himself in the study to think about his next plan.

He knew that the emperor was very suspicious and he had to act with caution. Now, although he had already decided on the candidate in his mind, he still needed to plan carefully in order to implement the plan smoothly.

At the same time, the emperor in the palace was also thinking about who to send to the northwest.

He understood the importance of this mission. He had to be able to check and balance General Jiang Huai, but not arouse jealousy and fighting among other princes.

Just when the emperor was hesitating, the Minister of War Song Hao stepped forward.

"Your Majesty! I think that Prince Yan is brave and resourceful, and is the most suitable person to go to the northwest and fight alongside General Jiang."

"Prince Yan?" Emperor Rong Sheng asked.

He didn't react for a moment.

"Guard Yan Yu'an!" Song Hao added, and then winked at Yan Yu'an.

Yan Yuan: …

He really wanted to go to the battlefield and make merit.

As long as he has military merits, he can rise rapidly.

As long as he has a promising future, no one will dare to bully his mother and sister.

He wants to achieve great things and revive the Yan family.

But compared to these, fighting side by side with General Jiang Huai was what Yan Yuan wanted most.

He is the youngest general in Daqing.

Yan and An would have no regrets in their lives if they could get some guidance from him.

The most important thing is that he is Jiang Chuwei's elder brother. Being able to fight side by side with him, Yan Yu'an feels that he is one step closer to Jiang Chuwei.