I, the crown prince, resign [Transmigration Book]

This stormy cleansing by the emperor swept almost all the princes, and even the previous dynasty was affected by it. The only thing that was not moving was the prince.

Li Jinghuan also gradually understood that the emperor father was doing it for his own good, and he couldn't do much about it. Apart from running errands every day, he just nestled in his study and practiced calligraphy and reading, as if he was completely out of it.

On this day, Li Jinghuan was practicing calligraphy in the study, when he heard Fuzhu come to report: "Prince, General Zhan Chong asks to see you."

Li Jinghuan's pen stopped, and a drop of ink stained on the white rice paper. He frowned: "Please come in."

What is Zhan Chong doing here?The situation in central Beijing is unpredictable now, and this person is a spectator who doesn't think it's a big deal. I have tried my best not to have any interaction with him, but he keeps looking for me, I don't know what's on his mind.

Zhan Chong didn't know Li Jinghuan's troubled thoughts, so Shi Shiran walked in and saw Li Jinghuan frowning, knowing that he was distressed because of the unknown situation, so he stepped forward to salute, "I see His Royal Highness the Crown Prince."

Li Jinghuan restrained his expression, only thinking about how to get rid of him, he stretched out his hand and said: "General, you don't need to be polite."

Zhan Chong got up calmly, straightened his clothes, "Your Highness is frowning, but are you worried that the situation will be unfavorable?"

As soon as this remark came out, Li Jinghuan knew that he was going to start trouble again, so he smiled and said: "The general's remark is wrong. Is the current situation not good for me?"

Zhan Chong was startled, looking straight into his eyes.

Li Jinghuan also looked back and said with a smile: "Gu knows that the general wants to help Gu, but Gu himself is in the position of prince, there is nothing wrong with it, even if the situation changes in the court, it is not for Gu, is it? ?”

Hearing what he said, Zhan Chong was quite insightful about the situation in front of him. Could it be that the stupid prince from before really still has a bit of city power?He tentatively said: "Then His Royal Highness will not be able to take a step from now on?"

Li Jinghuan asked back: "The general thinks, how should this road be carried out?"

Zhan Chong pondered for a moment, and said slowly: "Your Highness, I have been inquiring about the news recently. I heard that the emperor has reprimanded the princes a lot, and even His Royal Highness was not spared. I am afraid that you are in a disadvantageous situation. In my opinion , this road should be taken slowly, and must not be too urgent."

Li Jinghuan was startled, everyone knew that his father reprimanded others, but he reprimanded himself in private, how could Zhan Chong know?He told himself this clearly now, could it be a warning?Or is it to show off his abilities?

"What the general said is very true." Li Jinghuan stood up and went to the window, and said with his hands behind his back: "But, in my opinion, if this road doesn't work, it will work."

When Zhan Chong heard this, a smile of unknown meaning appeared on the corner of his mouth. This prince is really interesting...

Li Jinghuan did not see his reaction, and continued to talk calmly and calmly: "Father is still in good health, and the power is undisturbed. I am loyal to my father, and I am friendly and close to my brothers. I do my best to do business, and I have no regrets. As for the others, they have their own holy order."

It seems that this prince is not easy to fool!Zhan Chong bowed expressionlessly, "Your Highness is in the middle of the game, but you can see it more thoroughly than an outsider like me. I feel ashamed."

Li Jinghuan said, after so many years, how could it be possible for you to pretend to be aggressive in front of me!

But Zhan Chong still didn't seem to give up, and then he said: "Although the emperor is facing you, His Royal Highness, there is nothing wrong with your actions, but there is no guarantee that the people below will not have any wrong thoughts, and the emperor can't protect you in every aspect, right? According to Chen's understanding, the fifth prince has always been good at buying people's hearts, if he has a different heart in the future, I'm afraid..."

Li Jinghuan sat at the table and coughed lightly, "General, speak carefully."

Zhan Chong asked back: "Isn't it?"

Li Jinghuan tapped his fingers on the table lightly, and after thinking for a moment, he smiled and said: "If it's the fifth younger brother, then the general doesn't have to worry."

"Oh?" Zhan Chong raised his eyebrows, "Why?"

"Then I would like to ask the general. I don't know if the fifth younger brother has ever done a great deed to benefit the country and the people?"

Zhan Chong thought for a while and said, "No."

Li Jingxuan was young and did not do much work. The emperor had some scruples and did not dare to assign important affairs to him. He only met with envoys occasionally, unlike Li Jinghuan who was always busy with the household affairs.

"Born in a noble family?"

Zhan Chong smiled, there are still the crown prince and the fourth prince in this palace, these two are from serious sons-in-law, how dare other people talk about their status in front of these two.

"Of course not."

"Outstanding talent?"

Zhan Chong thought for a moment, then shook his head.

Although the fifth prince is capable of both civil and military skills, none of the princes is the proud son of heaven, and among them, the fifth prince is not considered top-notch.

Li Jinghuan smiled slightly, "That's all. The fifth younger brother has no achievements, is not a great talent, and has no noble background. Even if he really has a different heart, so what?"

Seeing that Li Jinghuan saw it so clearly, Zhan Chong couldn't say anything more. Indeed, as he said, the current situation is changing for the prince if he acts rashly. The best way is to stand still and continue to be a good prince. What should be done, as long as the sacred heart is not lost, the position of the prince is basically as stable as Mount Tai.

Seeing that Zhan Chong did not speak, Li Jinghuan said loudly: "Since father came to the throne, he has been arbitrary for decades. How can he be confused by Xiaoxiao? General, don't worry too much. If there is nothing wrong, I will just rest."

Zhan Chong has to admit that the little prince who followed him back then has grown into a mature politician and cannot be manipulated at will like he was back then.

In this case, we should make plans again.

Zhan Chong didn't stay any longer, he got up, cupped his hands and left.

As dusk fell, the Jade Rabbit rose to the east.

Li Jinghuan rushed to Li Jingyu's mansion, because he just came in from outside, and his body was cold.

The servants waiting inside were obviously familiar with his arrival, and someone went in to report before entering the courtyard, and when he entered the courtyard, someone took him to Li Jingyu's study.

Ever since he was reprimanded that day, Li Jingyu also understood what his father meant. Apart from following Li Jinghuan on errands on weekdays, he stayed behind closed doors and ate fast at home and recited Buddha's name, so he almost escaped into Buddhism.

In this regard, Li Jinghuan had no choice but to visit him from time to time, which was also convenient for discussing matters between the court and China.

Li Jinghuan walked in quickly, Li Jingyu heard his footsteps, stood up and turned around: "Second brother."

Li Jinghuan paused, and his voice subconsciously softened: "Fourth brother."

"Fourth brother, you also know why I'm here..."

"Naturally," Li Jingyu smiled, "Second Brother, don't worry, Father's current actions are all for you, you just need to stand still."

Li Jinghuan naturally also knows, "Second brother knows, it's just that the father appointed Zhan Chong to command the army. You and I also know about Zhan Chong. Second brother is afraid of him..."

Li Jingyu saw that he was worried, and quickly said seriously: "Second brother, my brother knows what you mean, but the father is far-sighted, and he will definitely not hand over the army to others so casually. I am afraid that he wants Zhan Chong to be used by you. Now that he has a large army in his hands, the emperor must be afraid that things will change, so he must have a backup."

Hearing what he said, Li Jinghuan felt relieved a little, "If that's the case, that's fine."

Seeing that Li Jinghuan was relieved, Li Jingyu began to analyze the situation for him.It has to be said that Li Jingyu was an emperor after all, and he has a very thorough understanding of the current situation, hitting the nail on the head.

Three days later, the imperial decree came down, and Zhan Chong was appointed as the general to lead the army to crusade against the bandits in the northern border, and he was granted the seal to go out immediately.

On the day of the expedition, everyone gathered outside the Meridian Gate.Zhan Chong came riding a horse from afar, dressed in military uniform, full of heroism, and his black pupils were as bright as stars.

Li Jinghuan stood at the front on his horse, and took a deep look at him, "General, go and take care of it."

Zhan Chong raised his eyebrows and said with a smile, "Thank you, Your Royal Highness."

When the time came, Dang Xiao held the imperial decree in his hands, and waited for the two rows of eunuchs to line up one by one, read it out in public, and everyone knelt down and shouted long live.

……

The [-] troops left the customs, and the emperor ordered Li Jinghuan to be in charge of the logistics of the army, which kept Li Jinghuan busy in the rear.The national treasury is empty, but when marching and fighting, which one does not need money for food, ordnance, or military clothing?

In addition to these, there is also the problem of weapons. The imperial court has not fought a war for a long time, and the manufacture of weapons cannot keep up for a while.Li Jinghuan had no choice but to keep putting pressure on the Ministry of War, and even dealt with several unfavorable ones, which caused the officials of the Ministry of War to tremble when they saw his calves. Even so, the weapons still couldn't be urged.

After thinking about it, Li Jinghuan still went to see the emperor and asked for some emergency orders from the library where the troops were stationed along the way.

After entering the study, Li Jinghuan finished asking for peace, and said cautiously: "My son is not doing well, please punish the emperor. Now the weapon has not been completed, and the army is about to fight the enemy. I am afraid that it will be too late. I implore the emperor to issue an order, Curry at the garrison along the way dialed some emergency."

Sitting on the chair, the emperor seemed to have known it long ago, and said indifferently: "I have already drawn up a decree, and I will pass it down in a while."

Li Jinghuan was taken aback. His father had never asked about the supply of the rear since the day the army set off. He thought he didn't care at first, but he just didn't show it.

"Royal father Shengming."

The emperor moved, and changed into a more relaxed posture, "Do you know why I entrusted this matter to you?"

It's not the first time you've squeezed me!

Li Jinghuan hesitated for a moment: "I don't know."

"Soldiers and horses have not been moved, food and grass go first. I hand over the military power of the army to Zhan Chong, but the supply of food and grass in the rear is entrusted to you." The emperor's voice was a little cold. There are not many. The reason why I handed it over to you is to give you the ability to control him. If there is no supply from the rear, it may not be easy for Zhan Chong to mobilize the entire army."

Li Jinghuan had nothing to say, so he could only kowtow: "Thank you, Father, for your trust."

The emperor sighed softly. Although the only son he really loved was the crown prince, he could not ignore the other sons. Although these sons made him worry, he still had to plan for them if they were father and son.

There were countless thoughts in his mind, but the emperor didn't show it at all, and changed the subject: "I heard that the military uniforms are not ready yet?"

"Yes. But my son..."

……

The lights in the study were on all night.