Hand over the jade seal first [Infrastructure]

Xiao Zirong stared at this line and felt that his "journey of seeking relatives" seemed to be in trouble again.

He knew that in ancient times, in order to allow children to grow up smoothly, they would usually be named later. If the folks were not too particular, they would call their nicknames first, and wait until they were five or six years old before starting to name them. If they were royal, they would be a little more particular. No matter how old they are two or three years old, they have to be named.

But now Xiao Yu's 22 sons died without even having a name, so it can be seen that he didn't live for a few years, but although his current body does not know his age, he is always in his teens.

Xiao Zirong looked at Xiao Xuexing blankly, feeling that without the two of them, there would be no problems with this period of history.

There were two more of them, and according to historical records, Xiao Yan would usurp the throne and proclaim himself emperor.

Now...Xiao Xuexing called him His Majesty.

Xiao Zirong felt a little uneasy. Leaving aside the unknown history, he was just a cannon fodder puppet if he really wanted to become emperor at this age, so that those who wanted to become emperor could ascend the throne in a legitimate way.

His role is to be a Zen seat, or if something goes wrong, he will be abolished by the powerful officials.

If you are lucky, if you meet someone with a conscience, you may be like the Haihunhou of the Han Dynasty. If you give a fief and live honestly, you can still be prosperous and rich for a lifetime.

If you're unlucky... that's death.

From the current point of view, his luck should not be very good.

Judging from Xiao Luan's actions and the behavior of Xiao Xuexing's words just now that he did not intend to let go of Xiao Luan's descendants, the day of the Zen throne is probably his memorial day.

How can this work?He has been an earth-bound spirit for so many years, and he wanted to be a human being, but he couldn't get it. Now he finally has a body. Although everyone thinks that this child has a disability, Xiao Zirong once tried it secretly. There is nothing wrong with the vocal cords.

So it is very likely that the original owner has some psychological problems or some other reasons that make the child unable to speak.

But Xiao Zirong didn't have this problem, so after wearing it, he found that there was nothing wrong with his throat or other places, but it didn't matter if there was no problem, he had to continue to pretend to be dumb in order not to reveal his secrets.

Now Xiao Zirong just wants to save himself, to be an emperor...it's hard to say, he doesn't think he has the ability to be a wise king, but comparing Xiao Zhaoye and Xiao Baojuan...it seems that it is not so easy to be so stupid.

In any case, ascension to the throne and proclaiming the emperor seems to be impossible to refuse, so the next step is to see how to operate it.

Judging from the previous information, Xiao Xuexing and Xiao Yan's "credit" for the rebellion should be half and half.

In terms of age and status, Xiao Yan is barely stronger than Xiao Xuexing, after all Xiao Yan is older.

At that time, if the Zen position is really wanted, there is a great possibility that Xiao Yan will take the throne, so here comes the question... Is Xiao Xuexing willing?

He even dared to rebel, so didn't he have any thoughts about the big man?

What about the relationship between Xiao Xuexing and Xiao Yan?

Can he do something about it?

Xiao Zirong had many thoughts in his mind, but because he didn't know the specific situation, he couldn't find a solution at all.

Of course, he doesn't know much about political struggle, but it doesn't matter, he has books, and he can know the rise and fall of history by using history as a mirror. There are so many powerful people in history, even if he doesn't know it himself, can't he read books and try to copy them?

The most important thing now is to find out how the relationship between Xiao Xuexing and Xiao Yan is.

But the most important thing right now is not to make people aware that he has such thoughts, and not to make people feel that he is out of control and aggressive.

When Xiao Zirong came back to his senses, Xiao Xuexing had finished wiping his hands for him, and said softly, "There is still some time before we arrive in Jiankang. There is nothing left and right. Your Majesty can learn calligraphy first."

Xiao Zirong nodded, blinking his eyes and sending a sweet and soft smile.

He had observed the water before. Although he couldn't see clearly, the overall appearance was not much different from his previous life. He knew exactly what kind of expression he had to express his innocence and innocence.

And Xiao Xuexing's words are very reasonable, since he can't speak, he can only write, so brush calligraphy still has to be practiced.

It's just that Xiao Xuexing didn't say how to practice, Xiao Zirong felt that the other party might just mention it casually, and didn't really intend to let him learn calligraphy.

Who would take care of a "transitional emperor" like him?

This is the first time for Xiao Xuexing to see Xiao Zirong smiling. It's not a polite smile, but a pure grateful smile, like a small white flower slowly blooming, which makes people love and love.

Not at all like his father, Xiao Xuexing thought, no, not only unlike his father, but also unlike any of his older brothers.

At the same time, Xiao Xuexing was also a little worried, would such a seemingly innocent child be able to deal with those jackal-like ministers when he returned to the palace?

While Xiao Xuexing was worried about whether Xiao Zirong would be bullied, he had to stay up all night to write notes for him. After all, he didn't expect Xiao Zirong to be able to write when he came out.

Because of this copybook, Xiao Xuexing didn't sleep much, and the next day he looked a bit unhappy. He took out the copybook and said: "I came out in a hurry, and I didn't prepare it completely. This copybook was written by my minister in a hurry. It can't be regarded as the work of a famous master." , Your Majesty, don’t be disgusted.”

Xiao Zirong took the copybook in surprise, and found that the other party actually wrote a copy of "Orchid Pavilion Preface" while resting at night.

Presumably Xiao Xuexing saw that what he had written before was in cursive script, so he specially chose this copy to copy.

I have to say that Xiao Xuexing's handwriting is really good-looking, with every stroke showing vigor and sharpness, judging from the words, it is not easy to mess with.

Xiao Zirong was almost moved, if he hadn't repeated silently that this is a traitor, this is a powerful minister, he would have been moved by Xiao Xuexing to the point of trusting him more.

Oh, no, Xiao Zirong still has to show some emotion and "trust" Xiao Xuexing a little bit, this is also a good opportunity.

Xiao Zirong looked at Xiao Xuexing with bright eyes, carefully tugged at his sleeve and shook it, then gave him a sweet smile.

Looking at Xiao Zirong, Xiao Xuexing suddenly remembered the appearance of the little leopard he brought home after letting go of his defenses. He subconsciously reached out to rub Xiao Zirong's head, but he recovered halfway. , put his hand on the back of Xiao Zirong's neck and pinched it and said, "It's as long as His Majesty likes it."

Xiao Xuexing's hand was a little cold, and it was quite comfortable to put it on his neck in this summer weather.

Xiao Zirong, who originally wanted to hide, did not dodge, Xiao Xuexing couldn't help but soften his voice with his docile appearance.

Xiao Zirong originally thought that Xiao Xuexing gave him the copybooks for him to practice on his own, but he did not expect Xiao Xuexing to explain it to him very patiently.

Even when Xiao Zirong really lost the point, he would still hold his hand and lead him to feel the strokes stroke by stroke.

When Xiao Zirong was held in Xiao Xuexing's arms and taught carefully, he smelled the cold fragrance on the other person's body, and thought that if the strange identities between the two were put aside, even teaching his son would be nothing more than that.

Even Xiao Zirong's own father hadn't been so attentive to him back then.

As if to confirm Xiao Zirong's thoughts, Xiao Xuexing was really meticulous and careful along the way. He took care of Xiao Zirong's basic necessities of life, but he would not impose his will, and everything went according to Xiao Zirong's plan. Come on.

Even if he encounters inappropriate places, he always persuades him in a gentle voice, and he never says a word of harshness. Instead, he looks at Xiao Zirong with complicated eyes when he smiles, as if he looks a little guilty.

Xiao Zirong had to be as cute as possible in front of him during the day, anyway, he didn't need to speak, just looked at Xiao Xuexing with innocent eyes blinking.

However, at night, when he was thinking about Xiao Xuexing's behavior during the day, he couldn't help but beat his chest and feet. How could such a good person... be a powerful minister?

Well, because President Xiao Xue is good-looking, handsome, and gentle, Xiao Zirong, who at first called him a treacherous minister in his heart, changed his title to a powerful minister.

It was the first time Xiao Zirong was looking forward to seeing Xiao Yan, and he reckoned that if he continued to get along with Xiao Xuexing like this, he would be corrupted by sugar-coated bullets!

Because of this ambivalence, Xiao Zirong paid more attention to Xiao Xuexing.

And this attention made him discover one thing - Xiao Xuexing has been carrying a bitter taste of traditional Chinese medicine these days, and this smell is getting stronger and stronger, so strong that he can't help but hold his hand in Xiao Xuexing's hands. When I was writing, I couldn't help but write a sentence: Are you sick?

After Xiao Xuexing saw it, he smiled and said: "Your Majesty's writing has improved a lot, it can be seen that he has worked hard."

While talking, he gave Xiao Zirong a stack of candied fruit, as if rewarding him.

Then Xiao Xuexing said again: "What would Your Majesty want to eat today?"

Xiao Zirong stared at him fixedly, deeply doubting whether this guy regarded him as mentally handicapped, and he was ashamed of such a clumsy excuse to change the subject!

Xiao Xuexing was stared at by those dark eyes for a while and couldn't help turning his head away. The child's eyes were too clear, as if they could reflect the charms in people's hearts, which made him a little uncomfortable.

After a while, Xiao Xuexing said: "It's a disease left over from childhood, Your Majesty don't need to worry."

Xiao Zirong pretended to be concerned and asked a few more questions, but was dodged by Xiao Xuexing's Tai Chi, and in the end he didn't dare to ask any more because he was afraid of revealing his secrets.

However, Xiao Xuexing's condition was finally known from the old slave, but the old slave couldn't explain it. He only said that Xiao Xuexing would drink medicine for a period of time every year when the seasons changed, but even so, it seemed that it could only maintain the status quo, and could not be cured. good.

After Xiao Zirong heard this, he thought that although Xiao Xuexing was tall, it was not obvious when he wore official uniforms, but he was thinner when he wore ordinary uniforms, and he found the reason for this.

In this case, Xiao Xuexing, who is sick and doomed not to live long, seems to be more reliable than Xiao Yan, especially because he knows that although Xiao Xuexing is now in his twenties, he has not married a wife and had children, and he doesn't know if it has something to do with his body.

Xiao Zirong thought about these in his heart, but he didn't feel that the journey was difficult.

On the day of Jiankang, they did not enter the city with much fanfare. Although many people came to watch, Xiao Zirong could hear clearly from the car that everyone outside came to watch Xiao Xuexing.

Because Xiao Xuexing is good-looking.

Young and promising, high position and weight, fair skin and beautiful appearance, as long as a person can achieve one of these points, it is enough to attract the attention of others, let alone Xiao Xuexing has all three points.

Xiao Zirong's return did not cause any disturbance among the common people, but when he entered the palace, he watched all the civil and military affairs of the Manchu Dynasty at once.

This time he also saw Xiao Yan.

Xiao Yan is 36 years old this year, which is considered to be the average life expectancy for ordinary people in this era, but he is in his prime at the political level.

He looks much stronger than Xiao Xuexing, but he doesn't look rude, and he looks good, he is a very handsome and handsome uncle.

In fact, the people who came to see him were not ugly even if they were older, and their every move carried the unique charm of this era.

When Xiao Zirong was looking at the officials, everyone was also looking at him.

Although we all know that the little emperor is just a puppet in the short term, and how long he can be the emperor depends on the power comparison of the two governors, but no one can say for sure what will happen in the future, and the emperor is young, and he really wants to die It's also quite troublesome.

At first glance, the officials looked at it with their piercing eyes, and slightly relieved.

Although he doesn't look as noble as the children of nobles, his eyes are as clear as water, and he looks like a well-behaved and obedient child, especially his smile is really sweet, and he is also good-looking. Some courtiers even feel a little pity.

Such a child can only sink into the vortex of power struggle between Yongzhou governor and Xuancheng governor at first sight. It's hard to say whether a whole body can be left behind.

And Xiao Yan originally didn't want to support another emperor, what he wanted was to be the emperor himself!

At first, he thought that Xiao Xue's guild would compete with him for the big position, but he didn't expect that this was really a loyal minister of the Xiao family, or a loyal minister of the ancestors' lineage. Shengsheng was found by him to be such a son of the only surviving ancestor.

Xiao Yan's strength was not enough to suppress Xiao Xuexing, and Xiao Xuexing's loyalty was quite popular, so in desperation, Xiao Yan had no choice but to take a step back and let the little emperor ascend the throne first, and after he killed all Xiao Xuexing's family, he forced Xiao Yan The emperor abdicates.

Although Xiao Yan was moved to kill Xiao Xuexing and Xiao Zirong, he was very kind on the surface. After saluting to Xiao Zirong, he said: "Since 22 Lang has returned to his throne, it is time to ascend to the Great Treasure early to reassure the people."

Xiao Zirong said in his heart that the common people don't care who is the emperor, they only care about who will be the emperor so that they will not worry about hunger or the suffering of war.

Xiao Xuexing responded: "What Yongzhou said is true, but everything has been prepared?"

"Xuancheng don't worry, the preparations are ready, it just so happens that three days will be an auspicious day."

Xiao Zirong's ears twitched, and after thinking about it, she understood that these two people called each other's official titles, because they both had the surname Xiao, so it was inappropriate to add the official titles to their surnames, and since the two of them were at the same level, they simply used place names instead. .

Xiao Zirong felt that it was time for him to do something.

But even if he wanted to do something, it would be after he ascended the throne. He guessed that he was probably the only emperor who began to think about how to abdicate safely after ascending the throne.

Nan Qi's national strength is not bad, and the enthronement ceremony is also well-organized, and because he is "young" and "weak", many procedures do not require him to run by himself.

Even offering sacrifices to the Taimiao does not require him to go in person.

Xiao Zirong said that he was very calm, this is all left over from Huo Guang's play, you take it out and play it again, do you really think I can't see it?

Xiao Zirong was very cooperative throughout the whole process, making him obedient to what he did and what he did. He even obeyed the suggestions of the officials and appointed Xiao Yan as the chief minister to take charge of the country's affairs. honor.

Xiao Yan was very satisfied with the understanding shown by the little emperor in this matter.

Then Xiao Zirong did something that made Xiao Yan very dissatisfied - he directly appointed Xiao Xue as the regent, not only enjoying the same honor as Xiao Yan, but even being granted a seat in the court.

Logically speaking, this edict is obviously "disorderly order", and it cannot take effect without the seal of the relevant department, which means that even if Xiao Zirong wrote it himself, it is useless.

But now the news has been released, even because of being blocked, Xiao Zirong pretended to be angry and planned to discuss it publicly.

When going to court, Xiao Zirong sat on a throne that seemed very spacious to him, and looked down calmly.

Xiao Yan's faction was a little unhappy, while Xiao Xuexing looked up at him with those narrow and sharp eyes.

Xiao Zirong knew that Xiao Xuexing had seen his intentions and that he wanted to use the regent as a shield.

But what about looking?

Xiao Zirong also looked at him.

Xiao Xuexing, are you willing to give up the right you have obtained?