dressed as a scholar

"Okay, okay! The old sixth defeated the barbarians in the Northwest, and the Cavalry Eagle Khan was seriously injured. He won a complete victory in the Northwest War. After the remnants are paid off, they can return to the court."

After Emperor Chongming read the victory report, Long Yan Dayue, this time he defeated the cavalry eagle directly, instead of negotiating a contract to win. The Central Plains will not give this white-eyed wolf border people another chance, and the northwest will directly recover, and the grassland of the cavalry eagle clan will also be destroyed. It will be gathered together for the imperial court to raise horses.

The war, which lasted for more than a year, finally came to an end. This powerful tribe that threatened the northwest was eliminated. On the one hand, it deterred the rest of the border people and exacerbated the danger of the Central Plains. Will walk in the direction of strong soldiers and strong horses.

Not only is the emperor happy, but the court and the people all over the world are also rejoicing.

"After Lao Liuqing pays off the remaining crimes, the class teacher will return to the court, reward the three armies, and amnesty the world."

The emperor hadn't been as happy as this for a long time. Chu Jingfei's decision to do well at the beginning, making such a great contribution, was not something that could be earned by patrolling salt for two months and checking taxes.

When Fang Yu got the news, he heaved a sigh of relief, and became happy with the mood of the public.

He calculated the time, and it would take at least half a month for this victory report to reach the imperial court. In other words, so many days have passed since the victory of the war, and it will take about a month to pay off the remnants, and Chu Jingfei will be able to return soon. towards.

very good.

Chu Jingfei led the three armies to make great achievements. Not only was he praised by the emperor, he was highly regarded by the court, and won the hearts of the people. The most important thing was to regain the Northwest Army and hold a heavy army. This is something that the other princes cannot compare with.

Returning to the capital while the limelight is in full swing, at that time, he will mobilize the same camp of disciples who are hiding in the court, so that the court will know that the sixth child also has great ambitions. The emperor was unhappy and he also participated in the party struggle, but because he worked hard to make money for the court and thought hard, and the emperor thought about his old kindness, their success would not be low.

Thinking of being undercover for many years and finally being able to fight in the open, Fang Yu couldn't help rubbing his hands a little excitedly.

"Mother and concubine, what should I do? The second child has not been resolved yet, and the sixth child is now joining in the fun. If he is willing to reserve a position, wouldn't he be much stronger than his son according to the current situation."

"Si'er, how many times has my mother warned you not to be impatient. Your temper has not changed at all for so many years. If you make some progress, you will not end up here and you will only get angry." Looking at his son who was pacing back and forth in the hall, he couldn't help but sighed slightly.

"Mother and concubine, what time is it? Instead of blaming your son, it's better to find a way to solve the important matter first." Ji Zhengsi clenched his fists, and after thinking about it carefully, he said optimistically: "Lao Liu used to be silent Yes, I didn't expect to have some skills, but that kid has always been the most tired of dogmatic constraints, loves to run around, maybe he doesn't have wolf ambitions."

Concubine Dexian lowered her eyes and shook her head: "My son, Lao Liu is in full bloom, and he is His Majesty's seed. No matter how small the biological mother is, he is the blood of the Son of Heaven. Hasn't he ever had such a bloodline? Even if he didn't before, then It is also because he knows that it is impossible for him. Now that the crown prince has been abolished, any prince is possible. He took his life to make great contributions in the Northwest. Can he not be ambitious? My silly son, how can I pin my hope on the sixth son? Above ambition?"

"It's tricky to deal with the second child, how can we deal with the sixth child?"

Concubine Dexian smiled: "Since the two sides are strong and we are weak, my son must not be used as a weapon for others. Now that the sixth child is in the limelight, can the second child sit still?"

"Si'er come forward."

Ji Zhengsi looked at the noble concubine, although he frowned, he still listened to her, and after listening to the plan of the noble concubine Dexian, he smiled brightly: "Mother concubine is really a wonderful idea, my son will do it now."

At the court meeting the next day, the ministers of the court discussed the Northwest War, and the emperor made a summary.

"This time the Northwest War was a complete victory. Lao Liu was brave and strategic, but Lao Liu also mentioned in the victory report that this victory could not be separated from the firearms developed by Fang Yu. The shells are powerful. The Ministry of Industry has to continue to develop firearms as spares. .”

"Weichen will urge the Ministry of Industry to continue to develop firearms."

The emperor said: "Firearms are the most important weapons of the country. Those who are not in charge of the research and development methods should not peep and learn from them, so that they can be used on the border."

"Yes."

At first, the imperial court sent cannonballs to the northwest emperor to do so in a low-key way. Many people in the court did not know that the three armies attacked the city with the help of cannonballs. Even if some people went to the workshop to watch the cannonballs, but the management of the Ministry of Industry was strict, they could only see Demonstrating the power of shells, you are not allowed to enter the workshop to check the development.

Everyone couldn't help feeling that the emperor and Fang Yu really were of one mind, and all the people in the court's eyes were caught by the matter of establishing a reserve. Fang Yu and the emperor secretly sent Chen Cang such a powerful firearm to the northwest. If you win, the emperor deserves to be the emperor.

But... "Today, the country will live in peace and the people will be safe, and we have to protect the country with heavy weapons. It is a good time to set up a reserve. Your Majesty, the reserve position should not be left hanging. You might as well make a reserve position before the autumn harvest while there is no urgent matter in the court."

Fang Yu returned to the team holding the court card. There are really these old guys, no matter what they discuss, they can involve the crown prince. Seeing that the emperor is in a good mood today, what the courtiers said was more straightforward and unprepared.

The emperor didn't say yes or no, and said after a long while: "What do you think, my love?"

"Your Majesty, today's peace is due to His Majesty's daily management. The old minister believes that the sixth prince who leads the army in battle has the talent of His Majesty when he was young, and he is a reliable candidate."

"The minister seconded the proposal. The sixth prince is calm and reticent, with great plans in mind, and now he has won the hearts of the people. He is someone who can be entrusted to."

……

Fang Yu's brows froze, he lowered his head slightly, glanced at the officials who were speaking for Chu Jingfei in the middle of the court, minister of the Ministry of household affairs, doctor of the Ministry of rites, etc... He looked at the Shaoqing of Dali Temple from a distance, and the two looked at each other. Everyone's expression is not very good-looking.

Chu Jingfei didn't have many people in the imperial court who could help him speak, and Xiao Congfan was the only one on the bright side. The two were about the same age, and they had read books together when they were young. Jing is not a party member.

It would be reasonable if the person asking for Chu Jingfei's seat today was the Shaoqing of Dali Temple, but the person asking for the seat in the court hall is not from Chu Jingfei's people, not all from the neutral party.

The emperor still listened to the courtiers' recommendations, but he did not settle on the prince, but he also praised Lao Liu in the court hall.

Fang Yu felt that the direction of the wind was very wrong, and after he went down to court, he and the Shaoqing of Dali Temple went into the General's Mansion to look for Xiao Congfan.

"These adults are indeed not under Liu Ye."

The Shaoqing of Dali Temple said: "Although the old man is also wondering why these lords would recommend Liu Ye, but after returning to Beijing, Liu Ye will have to go through a clear road. It may be a good thing for someone to approach the court now."

Fang Yu said worriedly: "If someone really intends to recommend Liu Ye, it is naturally a good thing. Liu Ye has made great contributions today, and it is normal for someone to want to get close to Liu Ye. But the most important thing is that these people really want to join Liu Ye Lord, you are still entrusted by others to pretend to take refuge in you."

Xiao Congfan and Shaoqing of Dali Temple looked at each other and felt something was wrong.

"This wind is really wrong, we still have to let Master Liu return to Beijing quickly."

Xiao Congfan said: "Okay, I will send a reliable person to deliver a letter to let the prince return as soon as possible."

Fang Yu's worries were not bad, however, the wind in court was aimed at the second child, and the noble concubine Dexian secretly encouraged the courtiers to recommend Chu Jingfei, just to make the second child anxious.

"Mother Concubine, Mother Concubine!"

Concubine Dexian got up and heard her son's hurried voice, seeing the people who rushed into the palace, she couldn't help scolding: "What do you look like so rashly?"

The fourth child couldn't hide the joy on his face: "Mother's move is really safe. The informant came to report, and the second child has already started to make arrangements to prevent the sixth child from returning to Beijing. military officer."

Concubine Dexian curled her lips into a smile. The second child was originally the one who was most likely to succeed to the throne. Seeing that everything was going to happen naturally, the sixth child suddenly won the battle at this juncture. Could he be more anxious than anyone else? Sure enough, he couldn't be more excited .

"It's just... How can the second child stop the sixth child in the northwest? Even if he can delay his return to Beijing, he can't block him in the northwest for the rest of his life. Could it be that he wants to send someone to assassinate the sixth child?"

"Stupid son, the sixth son was so easy to kill and died on the battlefield." As soon as Concubine Dexian's voice fell, her beautiful eyes deepened, but she was awakened by her son's stupid words. Liu couldn't come back to the capital for the time being, but he wanted him never to come back, unless...unless he could be ordered to keep Lao Liu stationed in the northwest.

"Not good, Si'er, you said that the informant came to report that the second child contacted a close military officer?"

Ji Zhengsi nodded: "Yes."

The noble concubine Dexian got up in surprise and said, "I'm afraid the second child can't wait. He is afraid that he wants to drag the sixth child back to Bujing first, and take advantage of the scattered troops in the court to secure his position. When the time comes Lao Liu is not letting him do it."

"He, how dare he! This is rebellion!" After Ji Zhengsi finished speaking, he covered his mouth belatedly, and his eyes widened: "The second child is to treat someone else as dead."

"Now that the crown prince has been abolished, although he is supported by the old ministry, most of them are civil servants who will fight with each other in the court. None of the military officers who can take action can see it. The sixth child holds a heavy army in the northwest. The second child has always won people's hearts. , although his mother's family background is not high, but they are generals, the right time and place, how can he not dare? Now the court has a Fang Yu, who builds roads, burns bricks and makes firearms. ?”

Concubine Dexian's eyes are sharp. Compared with the time when Emperor Chongming succeeded to the throne, the treasury was empty, floods and natural disasters, and barbarians disturbed the environment, it is much better...

"Mother and concubine, if the second child is really allowed to succeed, is there any place for you and me? My son and the second child have been fighting against the crown prince for many years. When he comes to power, we must be the mother and son."

"My son, you have woken up for a while."

The beautiful eyes of the noble concubine Dexian gradually darkened: "Since he can take risks to win the supreme wealth, why can't I survive and fight against the generals!"