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"Shang Shu Zhou is right." Li Yang said: "Even if the second prince comes out, he may not be able to successfully ascend the throne! There are people in the court who support him, but there are also many people who do not want to see him ascend the throne and become emperor. ”

Ever since they established the seven-member team, Zhou Yanfeng and Li Yang have fallen in love with this feeling of being out of control. They never want anyone to pressure them, not even the emperor!

Therefore, the release of the second prince from prison is definitely not good news for the two of them. However, they are not desperate because the second prince has only been released from prison and is still far away from ascending the throne and proclaiming himself emperor. The distance, they have not lost yet!

"However, since Guan Shangshu is willing to release the second prince despite pressure, it shows that he believes in the innocence of the second prince, and may even have joined the second prince's camp. This is not a good thing for us. It's not good news." Qi Kai said worriedly.

Zhou Yanfeng and Li Yang looked a little ugly. What Qi Kai said, they naturally understood that Guan Zhuo suddenly released Zhao Ke at this time. It was obvious that he was optimistic about Zhao Ke, and it was very possible to join Zhao Ke's camp.

"Since Guanzhuo is the supporter, the second prince's side has not yet gained an absolute advantage." Zhou Yanfeng said: "It is impossible for the third prince to support the second prince, and we have four votes. As long as there are four votes against , Even with the support of other officials in the court, it will be very difficult for the second prince to ascend the throne. "

"That's right." Li Yang said: "Even if the second prince has Guan Zhuo's support, he is not guaranteed to win. As long as we don't nod, it will not be easy for him to ascend the throne."

"That's not necessarily true." Qi Kai's face was still full of worry: "Although the power in the court is now in the hands of the seven of us, the second prince is a prince after all, and there will eventually be someone to sit on the throne. , As long as there are enough officials in the court to support the second prince, even if we oppose it, it will not help. "

It is true that the seven people hold great power, but other officials in the court are not just for show. They also have a say. If the second prince can win the support of the vast majority of officials, then even if a few of them object, It is estimated that there is nothing that can change the overall situation.

"Qi Shangshu, why do you always say depressing words?" Li Yang said dissatisfied: "The second prince was not favored before, how can all the officials in the court think highly of him? You know, there are many people in the court who are with us. Even though there are people who are close to the third prince, it is impossible for the second prince to win the support of most officials. "

"Yes." Zhou Yanfeng said: "The situation between the DPRK and China is complicated now. It will undoubtedly be very difficult for the second prince to win the support of most officials."

Of course Zhou Yanfeng and Li Yang also knew that the current situation was much more serious than before, but it was not completely out of control yet, so they would not be too desperate.

However, Qi Kai is not as optimistic as them. He always feels that the release of the second prince from prison will change many things. If they continue to form an alliance and become enemies of the second prince, they are likely to be liquidated by the second prince in the future. This makes Qi Kai I felt a little scared.

Perhaps seeing the hesitation in Qi Kai's heart, Zhou Yanfeng said to him: "Qi Shangshu, you don't have to worry too much. Although the second prince's release from prison was beyond our expectations, the matter is not so difficult to end. As long as the three of us As long as people are still closely united, the second prince will not be able to ascend to the throne easily, and we can continue to enjoy our current rights."

"Yes, Qi Shangshu, the most important thing now is unity. Don't think nonsense." Li Yang also said.

Qi Kai smiled at the two of them and said, "Don't worry, I will always stand with you, and I know what to do now."

"Shang Shu Qi said this, and we feel relieved."

Qi Kai did not stay in Zhou's mansion for long and quickly left.

Li Yang, on the other hand, was not in a hurry to leave.

"Something might happen to Qi Kai if he continues like this." Li Yang said in a low tone: "This guy is such a loser. The second prince just got out of prison, so it's really useless to scare him like this!"

"It's no use anymore, we need him now." Zhou Yanfeng looked a little solemn: "The second prince was suddenly released from prison, which caught us off guard. Now, if our small group of three people splits again, we really can't stop the second prince. He ascended the throne and became emperor."

With Guanzhuo's support, the second prince already has three votes. In addition, Yuanji can use his status as the Minister of Civil Affairs to win over many officials. In this way, there will be no shortage of people in the court who support the second prince.

At that time, if the three of them split again, it would really be impossible to stop the second prince.

"Do you think Qi Kai will defect to the second prince?" Li Yang asked with some uncertainty.

"It is possible." Zhou Yanfeng said: "He is not a strong-willed person to begin with. Looking at his expression just now, he was obviously a little frightened. At this time, if the second prince or Yuanji woos him again and promises him some benefits, then he The possibility of defecting to the past is still very high.”

"Then what should we do?" Li Yang said a little irritably: "After all, it's all because of Guanzhuo! If it weren't for him, we wouldn't be in this situation."

"Now Wei Guanzhuo is useless." Zhou Yanfeng said: "The top priority now is to stabilize Qi Kai and provoke the third prince."

"Instigating the Third Prince?"

"That's right." Zhou Yanfeng nodded and said, "Although we all look down on the third prince, he is a prince after all, the descendant of the previous emperor, and is qualified to inherit the throne. He is the only one who can compete with the second prince head-on. I think, at this moment, he should be more anxious than us."

"But can he be the opponent of the second prince?" Li Yang was a little worried: "I'm not worried that he will support the second prince, but I'm worried that he is not the opponent of the second prince at all. You know, there are not many important ministers around him to support him."

"No important ministers support does not mean that there are no other ministers to support him." Zhou Yanfeng said: "The third prince has not been idle recently. He has secretly won over many civil officials and military generals. These people can give him some confidence. Moreover, as long as the third prince's emotions are provoked, anything can happen!"

Li Yang's heart skipped a beat. Thinking about Zhao Lun's character, he seemed to understand the meaning of Zhou Yanfeng's words.

"But in that case, things are likely to get out of control." Li Yang said.

"Isn't that good?" Zhou Yanfeng smiled and said, "In that way, we can better seek what we want."