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"Prince Su's fiefdom is in Kaiyang, with beautiful mountains and rivers. If you are really sick, you might as well go back to rest." Taifu Liu stood up with no expression on his face.In his opinion, the prince confiscated the land but stayed in the capital for many years. It was an arrogance, and it was even more unbearable to hear that he was not clear with the emperor.It's just that because Rong Xuan still has great power, every time he mentioned that he should be punished, the emperor always disapproved and blindly favored him.At this time, he refused to let go. "My lord will not stay in Beijing under the pretext of claiming to be sick, is he trying to retreat?"

As soon as this remark came out, all the seats were silent.Only Chen Xiang coughed lightly.

Rong Xuan has a calm and resolute personality. If he hadn't been too sick to get out of bed, he would always do everything by himself, and he would not show weakness at this time, and he couldn't say that I was really sick.He only raised his head and said lightly: "I still have an official position in Beijing." He looked calm and didn't make much excuses, but there was a trace of weariness in his tone.

Everyone saw that his face was pale and pale, it really looked like he was suffering from illness.Liu Ming was also a little speechless.But when he thought about the cause of his illness, he snorted and said: "Since the lord is sick, don't waste so much time and effort. Let others do these miscellaneous tasks, and the lord can recover from his illness with peace of mind."

"The responsibility lies," Rong Xuan ignored his words, but said slowly. "Don't dare to neglect.";

When Rong Xuan came back from Duancheng, he kept complaining of illness and did not go to court.Many staid and rigorous officials in the court complained about this, thinking that they were proud of their achievements and clearly did not take the emperor seriously, and many people repeatedly suggested that the emperor should rein in the power of several princes .He vaguely knew about these things, but right now Liu Ming can't do anything other than talk about getting some cheap, Rong Xuan doesn't have the heart to argue with him.

The emperor on his seat turned slightly to one side.Originally, he was showing some displeasure, but there was anger between his brows, as if he was about to explode.But after thinking about it, he smiled.

"Uncle Emperor." The little emperor called out, but he was speaking to Liu Ming. "Teacher's words are also reasonable. Those things are extremely exhausting. The emperor always works so hard, how can he get better?"

Rong Xuan was startled, thinking that sooner or later there would be a situation like today, but he hardly thought that it was the emperor who said such words, so he raised his eyes to look.The emperor had been looking at him all the time, but when he looked over, he turned his eyes away and turned to the Taifu who was at the side.

Although Liu Taifu is dull, his eyes are good.The little emperor took a look at it with tacit approval, and immediately realized: "My lord is sick, but the affairs of the court cannot be delayed. Why don't you let the things at hand go. Leave it to capable people..."

"Your Majesty." Rong Xuan interrupted him in a low voice, and asked slowly. "What does the emperor mean?"

He asked calmly.The little emperor felt a little uncomfortable, sat up straight and coughed.Then he said: "Then follow what the Grand Tutor said. Take the next step to recuperate with peace of mind." After speaking, his tone gradually became unspeakably gentle.

Rong Xuan responded with a soft yes, without further ado.

Seeing the emperor speak, the people who were originally dumb and silent expressed their opinions one after another.Among them, those who regret that they didn't expect the emperor's intentions just now are even more expressive.

When it comes to the affairs in Rong Xuan's hands, it is nothing more than the military power in the northeast of Zhongzhou.More than half of the imperial guards in Beijing.As for the prestige in the local capital, it is something that cannot be replaced, but for these two things, no matter who falls into the hands, it is an incredible power.The two sides were still in the way of the prince's affection, and they restrained themselves.But when it comes to the candidates to take over, they don't care much.Gradually a dispute arose.

The civil officials are dissatisfied with the military generals who have always relied on military merits, acted recklessly, and did not pay attention to those who went to school to become officials.The military attaches couldn't get used to the hypocritical demeanor of the civil servants, they were all on paper, and if they really wanted to fight, they knew what the hell.Besides, civilians were originally placed in the army as military governors. How to mediate and appease the two sides has always been a difficult problem.If you really want to send a civil servant to command the three armies, let alone the dissatisfaction of the soldiers, it is hard to say whether they will be competent.But if you choose from among the generals, if you are not a subordinate of the prince, or have an affair with the prince, who is willing to follow.

All the ministers below were talking about it, and the emperor tilted his head slightly at the top, as if listening attentively.Rong Xuan lowered his head, and he sneaked a glance from time to time.But Rong Xuan didn't look up at him anymore, the little emperor picked up the teacup absently, and began to unconsciously scratch the table with his fingernails.

Xiao Ruan stood behind the emperor and saw it, knowing that this was a sign that the emperor was really impatient.It's not easy for the ministers to speak out to persuade them, so they scanned all the ministers below with their eyes.

"I have someone to choose." Xie Kuang stood up and said. "Yang Shanzhi, the Dianjun of Shangdu Protectorate, can take up this post temporarily."

Yang Shanzhi is a surname from Guangnan, from the Jiangnan area, the hometown of poets and scholars.But Yang Shanzhi was born in martial arts and was a Jinshi in the 19th year of the first emperor.This man is calm.He has never made any friends in the court, and has never been valued, but this man seems to be very lucky. He has the opportunity to lead the army several times, made moderate military exploits, and acted prudently and fairly.The reputation is not bad.It's just that there is no one in the court, and he didn't go to drill camp, so he has not been promoted.At the same time as him, there are people who have reached the third rank, but he is only a fifth rank.

He couldn't get hooked on either side.Naturally, no one thought of flattering him.At this time, Xie Kuang brought him up, and everyone started to make their own calculations.

This person's rank is a bit low.But - Liu Ming took a look at Prince Su, no wonder he agreed so simply before, if everyone can't agree on a result, it would be difficult for the Northeast Army to take over the military talisman from Rong Xuan's hands.It is better to have Yang Shanzhi than the military power still in the prince's hands.

Yang Shanzhi didn't have much connection with that faction, and if he was elected, it couldn't be said that that side was in power, so he could be wooed afterwards.After thinking about it, most of the ministers present agreed with this person.

"No." Rong Xuan didn't say a word before, but now he speaks suddenly. "I have inquired about this person's background before, and it seems to be impartial, but in fact, I can't tell the truth. The few military exploits he made, the chances are really coincidental. If there is no one to help behind him, it will never be so smooth. I can't find out the details behind him, so it's hard to guarantee that the people behind him are so powerful that they can hide everything like this. I can't hand over a hundred thousand troops to such a person."

"Since we can't find out the details, how do we know that there is someone behind him? This court is full of civil and military affairs, but the prince is suspicious of who is the real wolf ambition?" Liu Ming couldn't help but sarcastically. "I only worry that the military power will remain in the hands of the prince, the prince is the most at ease, right?"

"I heard that Yang Shanzhi doesn't seem to have any party friends in the court." The little emperor forced a smile, and looked at Rong Xuan a little restlessly. "Is the emperor worrying too much?"

"Your Majesty, please be more careful." Rong Xuan said lightly.Reaching out to grab the armrest of the chair, he fell silent.

Listening to the emperor's tone, it seems that he intends to benefit Yang Shanzhi, but Lord Su refuses to let go. Doesn't this make the emperor unable to step down from the stage.Xie Kuang sat on his right.Yang Shanzhi was recommended by him again, so he had to come out to smooth things over at this time.

"Yang Shanzhi's character is fine..." Xie Kuang coughed lightly, put his hand on Prince Su's hand on the chair, and discussed with Rong Xuan sideways.Sudden and surprised in a low voice: "My lord?" The palm was wet and cold, the hand was so cold that there was no warmth, and it seemed to be still trembling slightly.Xie Kuang couldn't help raising his eyes to look at Rong Xuan, there was a slight cold sweat on his forehead, his face seemed paler than before.

Xie Kuang couldn't help but startled.

There was a 'click'.The emperor put the teacup away, with a slight displeasure in his tone. "It's difficult to make a decision at the moment. It's not too early, and the families of the ministers are giving meals in the side hall. Take a rest, and it's not too late to discuss."

Xie Kuang had no choice but to withdraw his hand, it was not good to ask again.

All the ministers should file out.Rong Xuan's footsteps were a little staggering, and he left without caring about others.A few old ministers were so angry that they only said how decent they were.The emperor is coming out of the palace.There was an unhappy look on his face, and evil spirits in his eyes.Hearing this, he didn't speak, and smiled gloomily at the Taifu and the others.

Rong Xuan didn't care about the criticism from the people behind him, and hurried to the secluded place.

There was a faint fragrance in the Yuzhang Palace, he usually didn't like these things, although the most common incense in the palace was just those types, he couldn't name it.

At first he didn't pay attention to it, but after smelling the fragrance for a long time, he gradually only felt qi and blood churning and chills in his heart, and gradually he also felt a faint cramping pain in his abdomen.The eyes are also blackened for a while, if I hold on for a while, I am afraid that I will lose my composure in front of others.

At this time, I walked to a quiet side yard.There was no one else around, so he couldn't hold on any longer, and sat on the side of the long rail.Close your eyes and endure the dizziness slowly passing.

Panting slightly, when he opened his eyes again, he saw only a pair of brocade boots painted with snow-white soft satin.Rong Xuan was startled suddenly, and looked up.Yan Yuan didn't know when he came, and stood in front of him in a daze, with an expression that seemed even more astonished than him.Look at Rong Xuan first, then his eyes fall on him again.

Rong Xuan followed her gaze, only then realized that he was still pressing his belly tightly with one hand, and suddenly withdrew his hand.I just feel very embarrassed.

"You, you..." Yan Yuan didn't realize it, and his face was full of disbelief.She looked at him suspiciously, and then stared at his belly, as if she wanted to see something from there.Stuttering in the mouth, the adoptive father stopped barking, but couldn't utter a complete sentence for a long time.

"Miss Yan." Rong Xuan didn't know what she wanted, and was also a little embarrassed, so he breathed a sigh of relief.If she were to see such things, she would really feel ashamed and ashamed to death.There is inevitably some embarrassment in the words. "This is where the courtiers discuss matters. Miss Yan shouldn't come here, it's not good for people to see her."

"You, you, you really..." Yan Yuan didn't seem to hear it, and only said this sentence bitterly.

There were footsteps coming from the corridor, Rong Xuan gritted his teeth and pushed her, and said in a low voice, "Let's go."

After being pushed by him, Yan Yuan suddenly came to his senses, and a trace of unwillingness to be wronged flashed in his eyes.He stomped his feet, but burst into tears.Run down the corridor to the other side.

Xiao Ruan came over quietly carrying a food box.Looking at her back suspiciously, he put down the food box and seemed to want to chase after her.

"That's Miss Yan." Rong Xuan pulled him back.low voice. "Let her go."

"My lord, are you feeling well?" Xiao Ruan couldn't help exclaiming when she saw his expression clearly.

"Incense." Rong Xuan said in a low voice, "Incense..."

As soon as Xiao Ruan thought about it, she realized that the Yuzhang Hall was only used occasionally for business meetings, and incense was everywhere in the palace, which was nothing more than normal.Xiao Ruan was the emperor's personal attendant, mainly taking care of the emperor's basic necessities of life.Naturally, he would not ask such trivial matters as the spices used in Yuzhang Hall.At this time, when I think about it carefully, there seems to be something unusual in the fragrance today.I couldn't help being shocked: "This slave will go to report to the Emperor Ming, and the imperial doctor will come over."

"No, you don't need to tell the emperor." Rong Xuan grabbed him tightly.Shaking his head slightly.Although that fragrance hindered him, fortunately it was only a very faint wisp.At this time, the abdominal cramps gradually eased.He cheered up a little, looked at Xiao Ruan with a faint smile, and let out a sigh of relief. "It doesn't matter." He was completely exhausted, and his smile was forced.

Xiao Ruan thought about the emperor's temper.The killing of palace officials two days ago is still vivid in my memory.Thinking about it again, if this matter breaks out, the palace ladies, eunuchs, eunuchs and guards all over the Yuzhang Palace will be involved, and the courtiers may also be involved.No matter how many lives are forced, there will be more arguments from the bosses.Taking a closer look at Wang Ye's expression, it was indeed a little more relaxed than before.Then he silently agreed, opened the food box and took out some food from it.

"These are ordered by the emperor." Xiao Ruan looked around and had to place them on the long rail.A bowl of fluffy green rice, a dish of shredded bamboo shoots, a dish of lotus leaf cherry meat, green snail shrimp, and emerald winter melon soup.All delicate and light dishes.Slowly persuaded: "My lord, eat more."

Rong Xuan didn't have much appetite at first, but when he saw Xiao Ruan standing silently with his head bowed, he asked slowly: "Xiao Ruan, Your Majesty, is there anything else you have ordered?"

"My lord." Xiao Ruan was a little embarrassed, hesitated for a long time, and then said hesitantly: "The matter of Yang Shanzhi..."

"This man is a general, but his background is unknown. The emperor doesn't need to be in a hurry. Loyalty is the duty of a subject. There are so many people in the army, the emperor can't be afraid that he was my subordinate, and they are all jealous." Rong Xuan sighed softly. Tone, put down the chopsticks.

"No..." Xiao Ruan blushed, and seeing no one around, she cautiously whispered: "Your Majesty, you don't have to be attached to this person, Yang Shanzhi is originally the emperor's confidant."

Rong Xuan didn't seem to hear clearly, and looked at him fixedly, with an extremely calm expression: "What did you say?"

"Yang Shanzhi is the emperor's confidant who has been supported by the emperor without telling everyone." Xiao Ruan gritted his teeth and said in a low voice.

Rong Xuan still looked at him as if he didn't understand.It took a long time to show a look of astonishment as if he was burning, but his face suddenly turned pale.

"Okay, okay." He murmured.Almost in a state of embarrassment, he hurried to fetch the letter in his bosom.His hands were trembling, but he couldn't find it for a long time.

People are at a high place, so they have to have a sense of urgency, and they have to lay down their eyeliner early to plot, and foresight is necessary.

However, in the face of such facts, his thoughts of worrying about the loss of power and refusing to hand over the military power to the hands of the emperor's confidants, isn't it a little embarrassing and ridiculous?

When did the emperor start to have these thoughts of supporting his own power?two years?three years?or earlier?

When Liu Taifu was in a dilemma, when the emperor acquiesced in asking him to hand over power, and even when the emperor intended to use Yang Shanzhi, he could still understand each of them, thinking about the stability of the situation.Nothing could compare to the shock and unbearable shock of this news.

Such a simple fact, but he felt like being stabbed in the back.And it was not someone else who stabbed that knife.