The best ring

As the official minister of the Yanfeng Kingdom, Yuanji also knew the princes very well. In fact, his view of the princes was similar to that of the old emperor, and they all looked down upon them.

But it is impossible for the Yanfeng Kingdom to have no next emperor. Even if these princes are in trouble, the next emperor of the Yanfeng Kingdom can only be selected from among them. It is impossible to find a woman to be the emperor like the Nanping Kingdom did. ?

Therefore, even if he disliked these princes, Yuan Ji had to choose one of the princes to support. In the end, after various comparisons, he chose the second prince Zhao Ke.

However, Yuanji knew very well that as the old emperor was recuperating for longer and longer, and as the time for establishing the crown prince was approaching, there was an undercurrent surging in the court, and many people were active and choosing their own goals. Candidate.

Although Yuan Ji is the Minister of the Ministry of Personnel, with a high status and great influence in the court, this does not mean that he can cover the sky with one hand. If he wants to support the second prince Zhao Ke to ascend to power, his own ability alone is not enough. , he needs allies.

And Hou Zhong, who had recently gotten close to him, was naturally the most suitable candidate.

Although Hou Zhong has been doing shady things and is despised by many people. Even Yuan Ji also looks down on the unscrupulous Hou Zhong. However, he and others have to admit the importance of Hou Zhong because of his identity. Special, Hou Zhong knows many secrets of the ministers in the DPRK. At the same time, Hou Zhong also has a powerful team in his hands. No matter what it is, it cannot be ignored.

If he can win Hou Zhong as an ally, then Yuan Ji feels that he has a much greater chance of success in supporting the second prince Zhao Ke. The secrets of other ministers in Hou Zhong's hands will be used by him to attack and win over. A powerful weapon for other ministers.

Winning over Hou Zhong is the important reason why Yuan Ji came to Hou Zhong's house today.

"Does Shangshu Yuan want me to support the second prince?" Hou Zhong already understood Yuan Ji's intention and asked directly.

"That's right." Yuan Ji did not hide his purpose, but directly admitted: "Master Hou, if you also side with the second prince, you and I can definitely protect the second prince in this battle. Win!"

"Is Yuan Shangshu so sure?" Hou Zhong said: "With all due respect, I don't see anything special about the second prince. I really don't understand why Yuan Shangshu is so optimistic about him."

When Yuan Ji heard Hou Zhong's words, he was not annoyed. Instead, he laughed. He looked at Hou Zhong and said, "The second prince is indeed nothing special. His ability, character, and conduct are all average. But this is why I think so highly of him." , the reason for choosing him!”

Hou Zhong narrowed his eyes and stared at Yuan Ji. At this moment, he understood what Yuan Ji was thinking!

It is precisely because the second prince is too ordinary that he is easier to control. In this way, even if the second prince wins in the future and takes the position of prince or even the throne, he still has to listen to Yuan Ji's words. On the surface, this Yanfeng The country is owned by Zhao Ke, but in fact, he Yuanji has the final say in everything!

After coming to his senses, Hou Zhong thought to himself: What a huge ambition!

Originally, Hou Zhong thought that Yuan Ji supported the second prince just to gain his trust so that he could keep his position and the prosperity of their Yuan family after the second prince ascended the throne in the future.

But now, Hou Zhong realized that he had underestimated Yuanji's ambition. Yuanji had planned more things than he wanted!

Of course, now that Yuanji is confessing to him, he obviously means to get him to join the gang. Once he agrees, he will also have a share in taking charge of Yanfeng Kingdom in the future!

Thinking of this, Hou Zhong's breathing became a little heavier.

Although because of the old emperor's trust, no one dared to mess with Hou Zhong in Yanyang City, Hou Zhong himself knew that his status was not honorable. He was just the old emperor's guard dog and a tool in the old emperor's hands. , the ministers in the court, and even the common people, all hated themselves.

Hou Zhong actually wanted to get rid of this status, but he was reluctant to part with this right. Now, Yuanji provided him with a best-of-both-worlds solution. As long as he nodded and agreed, as long as the second prince finally won, then he could leave openly and justly. When you go to the front desk, you no longer have to suffer the glares and vicious curses from others. You can also have a glorious identity. At the same time, the power in your hands will not only not weaken, but will also increase. At that time, you will be such a huge flame. One of the most powerful people in Feng country.

Hou Zhong, my heart is moved!

Yuan Ji did not speak, but watched the changes in Hou Zhong's expression. Through the changes in Hou Zhong's expression, he knew that Hou Zhong's heart had been touched, which made him feel quite good.

"How about it? Are you willing to cooperate with me?" Yuanji asked slowly.

Hou Zhong looked at Yuan Ji and asked, "How sure are you if I cooperate with you?"

"At least 70%!" Yuanji said confidently.

After hearing Yuan Ji's words, Hou Zhong no longer hesitated and said, "Okay, I promise you! From now on, you and I will be allies and support the second prince together!"

Seventy percent, this success rate is not low. Hou Zhong knows very well that it is impossible to be completely sure of anything. The success rate of more than half is already very high. If this matter is really a sure thing, then Yuanji may not be sure either. Will come to him.

Hearing Hou Zhong's words, Yuan Ji showed a smile on his face and said, "Master Hou, you made a right decision."

However, although Yuanji's face was smiling, his heart was full of ridicule.

ally?

You deserve it too!

You are just a running dog. His Majesty is using you. Now, I am also using you. People like you are not qualified to be my ally, let alone to be on an equal footing with me. After using you, that will be your death!

In his heart, Yuanji obviously did not agree with Hou Chong. He still looked down on Hou Chong, even if he needed Hou Chong's help now. Now, he was just using Hou Chong.

Of course, Hou Chong obviously couldn't know this.

Hou Chong really didn't know what Yuanji was thinking. Hearing Yuanji's words, he smiled. He was looking forward to the future.

Later, under Yuanji's questioning, Hou Chong told the handles of some ministers in the court. As the eyes of the old emperor, Hou Chong has been monitoring the ministers in the court for many years, and therefore learned a lot of secrets of these ministers. If the old emperor cares about these secrets, he will tell the old emperor. If the old emperor doesn't ask, he won't say much.

Now, these secrets have become the most advantageous tools for him and Yuanji to attack and win over those ministers.