The prince is difficult

"Snapped!"

Gong Ding threw the memorial directly on the table, full of anger.

"This group of horse thieves acted so recklessly that His Majesty was simply ignored. I believe that the first thing to do is to exterminate these bandits and eliminate harm for themselves and the people."

In the court hall, Long Yan was furious, and all the officials looked at each other, not daring to say anything, but Tuoba Liang dared to speak up.

Gong Jin and the other princes kept their eyes open and kept silent.At such a tense moment, no one wanted to stand up and bear Gong Ding's anger.

Gong Ding glanced at the crowd below, and snorted coldly, "Do you have any other opinions?"

At the beginning, the ministers discussed it, and the final result was to open the treasury and open warehouses for disaster relief, which was originally a great merit.However, even though hundreds of thousands of dans of grain were distributed, the results were not satisfactory.During transportation, it was robbed.

The Holy Majesty announced to the world about disaster relief, but there was a material problem.The horse thief not only robbed the grain, but also slapped the emperor resoundingly.To put it bluntly, it is to pluck the hair from the tiger's tail and die.

Gong Jin did not open his mouth to express his opinions out of the idea of ​​being humble and wise, thinking that his emperor's father had sent heavyweight ministers to distribute these materials, so there would definitely be no surprises.Unexpectedly, as Uncle Ye expected, this batch of materials could not reach the hands of the common people.No matter who was planning this batch of materials, Gong Jin silently lit the wax for them in her heart.

"Why, all the lovers have no objections? Huh?"

Gong Jin remained motionless, even the expression on his face remained unchanged, but he couldn't help but secretly slander in his heart, every time he heard the tone of his emperor's father, it was a sign of anger.Sure enough, Gong Ding's lukewarm voice was heard in the next second.

"Father, my son thinks that disaster relief is urgent. Although horse thieves are hateful, it is not a good opportunity to arrest them at this time. The list has already been announced by the people. Thousands of people are waiting for the materials you give me, father. The most urgent thing is to arrest them." Focus on disaster relief."

Gong Ding glanced at Gong Yuhua, then glanced at the others lightly, "Do you have any other opinions?"

Gong Jin secretly broke into a cold sweat for her second brother, but she also admired his wit, otherwise everyone would have to bear the emperor's wrath.

"Your Majesty, the matter of the horse thief this time is related to the face of the royal family. I think it is okay..."

In the court hall, the two parties insisted on their own opinions, one for the common people, and the other for the recapture of materials.

Seeing that the emperor did not blame Gong Yuhua at all, the eldest prince was also a little anxious, and expressed his weak opinion during the dispute in the court.On the contrary, Gong Jin and the other young princes remained unknown.

The two parties had their own reasons, but in the end the matter was left alone, Gong Ding only said that it would be discussed tomorrow.

"Fourth brother, do you think the most urgent thing is to get rid of the horse thieves first, or to rescue the disaster first?" Gong Yuke asked curiously after chasing after Gong Jin.

The two are close in age and are often together.In addition to sneaking out of the palace, occasionally discuss "state affairs".

Gong Jin smiled and said, "Why do we have to prioritize arresting horse thieves and disaster relief? Can't they be done at the same time?"

Gong Yuke choked, and stood aside thinking for a long time before patting his head.

"That's right, arresting horse thieves and disaster relief have no effect at all. If the two are resolved together, wouldn't it be a blessing for the people?"

"Hey, fourth brother, wait for me."

Gong Jin shook his head helplessly, his fourth brother is kind-hearted by nature, and has an out-of-the-box temper. Given time, it would be best if he changed his temper a little.

In the dead of night, Gong Jin was also thinking about who his emperor father would appoint as the crown prince.The great imperial concubine Yulin has a gloomy and cold personality. For ten years, every time they met each other, he always treated him coldly. The two of them couldn't speak ten words.Even if there is, it probably won't be a nice word.The second elder brother has been with him for five years, even though he is not from the same mother, he treats him well.The fifth brother is the closest to him, and since that person left, he has been with him for the longest time.

But there is only one position of crown prince, Gong Jin thought, to whom will his father, the emperor, pass on the position of royal authority?

In the morning hall the next day, the morning court was still the same, and the topic was still the plight that all the people are facing now.

How to open warehouses for disaster relief, and how to suppress bandits?

When Gong Ding asked this question, there was silence in the hall.

When Gong Jin was still in deep thought, he sprained his foot and walked out of the queue.

Gong Ding's originally gloomy expression dissipated a little when he met Gong Jin who was in a panic, and his tone couldn't help being a little gentler, "Liang Chen, but what's the good idea?"

"Cough cough." Gong Jin coughed twice to cover up her panic, took a few deep breaths, and calmed down her beating heart, "Returning to Father, I believe that the suppression of bandits and disaster relief can be carried out at the same time. Firstly, it would be a great joy for everyone if the materials could be recovered, so that the royal family would not need to open the treasury to purchase additional materials. Second, it should also be a matter of fame and fortune to eliminate harm for the people. As for opening warehouses for disaster relief, The minister believes that the royal family only needs to provide half of the materials, and we can collect the rest from people with good intentions."

Gong Jin secretly glared at Gong Yuke who was behind on the right side, and was kicked up by this kid when he was still distracted just now.

Gong Yuke stuck out his tongue, showing an innocent face.I thought to myself, the fourth brother's idea is obviously better than the other brothers' ideas, but he always hides it, so when will the father find out that the fourth brother is good?

When Gong Ding heard it, he was excited. He really thought that the emperor's son would not be famous if he was unknown.

At this moment, Gong Jin can only put his head on it, "My son thinks that we should take out half of the material first, and then publish an official document among the people. Those who donate materials and raise materials can have an extra place to participate in the provincial examination... ...As in the past, it not only solved the material problems for the royal family, but also added new blood to the imperial examination competition in the coming year..."

Gong Ding's body, which was originally sitting on a slant, slowly sat up straight, and he couldn't stop being surprised.Two things that are obviously unrelated, but they are so connected by Liangchen.And he had to admit, this method is very good.First, it solves the urgent need, and second, it opens the door of imperial examinations and recruits talents and talents.

"Good, good, good."

The ministers on one side secretly winked, and the other row of princes, except for a few who were listening to Gong Jin's deep talk about how to raise funds, the rest of them lowered their heads, gritted their teeth, and showed annoyance.

"Your Majesty, I have objections." Gu Xin was worried.

"According to the words of the Fourth Highness, if a certain amount of material is raised, wouldn't it be necessary to give up a quota to others. The number of people in the next year's scientific examination will greatly exceed the expected number."

Gong Jin couldn't help rolling his eyes, "Going back to my father, my son thinks it's feasible. If the number of people taking the imperial examination next year exceeds the quota, it means that the material matter of disaster relief will definitely be resolved. Moreover, it also shows that our country is full of talented people. In fact, our country is also fortunate. .”

Gu Xinchou: "..."

Gong Ding looked at the aggrieved Gu Aiqing, the recent anger was swept away, and he couldn't help but feel better.

After going down, Gong Jin directly pulled Gong Yuke back to the palace, and gave him a hard look, "What do you want to say to me about today's matter?"

Gong Yuke didn't look at his face at all, but said happily, "Fourth brother, didn't you see that the way Father looks at you has changed today."

Gong Jin almost spurted blood. The emperor's face changed when he saw it, but the ministers and brothers saw that his expression changed, okay? ! !

"Oh, my father will definitely change his mind on the fourth brother in the future, trust me, the fifth brother." Gong Yuke almost patted his chest to promise.

Gong Jin still felt like he had hit the cotton with his fist and was powerless.

"According to what you said, fourth brother has to thank you for this kick." Gong Jin said unhappily.

"Of course, fourth brother, fifth brother is not too demanding, next time you take me to eat the roast chicken at Zuixianglou, how about it?"

Gong Jin smiled and shook his head.

After Gong Yuke happily returned to the palace, he found that his mother and concubine were waiting for him.

"My son has seen my mother and concubine."

"Seeing that Ke'er is so happy, I must be helping you?" Concubine Hui lovingly pulled Gong Yuke to sit down, and the maids at the side immediately brought up fresh pastries and fruits.

Gong Yuke nodded hurriedly, and said with a smile, "Mother and concubine thanks to you, your idea is very good, today the way the father looks at the fourth brother has changed, don't mention how much he appreciates it."

Concubine Hui stroked the back of his hand, kindly moved his favorite pastry in front of him, and said, "Ke'er, tell your concubine mother, how did your father praise your fourth brother in the court today? "

Gong Yuke took a bite of the hibiscus cake, danced and gestured at the situation, as if he was the one who was being praised.

A cold light flashed in Concubine Hui's eyes, but she also nodded with a slight smile, "It seems that the effect is very good today, but tomorrow, if your father asks, you can answer like this..."

It's cool at night, but Gong Jin likes to sit on the steps and look at the sky in the distance.

He remembered that the man liked to take him to sit in the highest place of the palace before he left, pointing to the brightly lit places in the distance, saying that it was the place of freedom that he most yearned for in his life.

For Gong Jin, leaving the palace is probably a free life.So whenever he is unhappy, he always wants to sneak out of the palace and see those people who can do whatever they want.

After the emperor's father established the crown prince, he could move out to the mansion outside the palace in one year and live a free life.

but--

What about Aunt Ye and Concubine Mu?Is it possible that he really wants to watch the years in this palace and die of old age?

Gong Jin is a little uncertain, which is more important, freedom or family affection?