The Child Emperor

The name of the new emperor was changed from Han She to Han Zong, and he officially ascended the throne on the first day of the first month of the first month.

In the copy of the Di Bao, the change of the era name was uneventful, the minister submitted the memorial, and the queen mother said yes, there is no sign that there were twists and turns during the period, and it is not even worth mentioning in the history books. The open and secret struggle between the Empress Dowager and the minister.

Of course, the truth can't be that simple. A few days ago, in the study room of Hou's mansion, Yang Feng threw this matter to Hou Wan as a problem. Han Ruzi didn't need to think about it this time. He already had some clues, enough to come to a conclusion: "The palace change half a year ago failed. The biggest beneficiary was not the Queen Mother, nor Cui Hong, who regained the position of the Southern Army's Great Sima, but the ministers in the court. When the two powers compete, they must win the support of the ministers. , everything the queen mother gave up was to please them."

Yang Feng nodded in agreement.

Han Ruzi continued to think, and a little doubt arose in his heart, "It is said that the Cui family has power over the government and the opposition, and all officials come from the Cui family. Why haven't I seen it?"

Han Ruzi remembered that during his reign, Cui Hong was defeated in Kanto, the whole dynasty was shaken, and the ministers disputed in Qinzheng Hall whether the Taifu colluded with King Qi. It must belong to the power of the Cui family.

As for the palace change, the participants were mostly people from the rivers and lakes, there were very few officials in the court, and the high-ranking one was Junyang Hou Huabin, and he had other selfish interests.

"Power overpowers the government and the opposition, joins forces for personal gain, brings harm to the country and the people, and rebellion... These are the words of ministers. You have to learn to discern the meaning behind these words."

"You mean that the 'Cui family's power' was made up by the ministers?" Han Ruzi couldn't believe it.

Yang Feng laughed a few times, "You are still too young, unfortunately Guo Cong has left the capital. You should really study under his sect for a while."

Han Ruzi was even more confused. Guo Cong once taught him the "Book of Songs". In terms of drowsy skills, Guo Cong definitely ranked first among several old gentlemen. Han Ruzi couldn't imagine that he could learn it by himself. to what.

Yang Feng did not explain, and continued: "When he first entered the palace, the Queen Mother was the enemy, but when the palace changed, Hou Juan chose to stand by the Queen Mother, why?"

"Because the imperial concubine and the king of the East Sea are a bigger threat, they forced me to go to the queen mother's side." Han Ruzi felt that there was no need to explain this. What are you trying to say.

Yang Feng smiled and said: "Many people are like Marquis Juan, who are forced to join a certain party. This kind of surrender has no loyalty. It only depends on the wind. Of course, the Cui family has its own power, but those are all relatives and friends of the Cui family. Not many, more ministers are following the trend, the queen mother is pressing a little tighter, they join the Cui family, the queen mother let go a little, they would rather remain neutral, if the queen mother beckons, they are likely to betray the Cui family easily."

"But if the Cui family supports the East Sea King to become the emperor, the situation will be reversed."

Yang Feng nodded, and the smart tired Hou always reminded him of another student from before. They spent more time together and their relationship became more harmonious, but unfortunately... Yang Feng didn't want to think about it any longer.

On the first day of the first month of the first year of Daochong, the whole world celebrates together. The smell of firecrackers from last night has not yet dissipated. Han Ruzi and many noble relatives entered the palace to worship the new emperor. The princes from all over the country also came, and some of them also had the privilege of not worshipping in the palace. Han Ruzi stood in the first row with them, and bowed to the new emperor on the throne under the instructions of the ceremonial official.

At this moment, Han Ruzi remembered the conversation he had with Yang Feng, and he was filled with emotion. When he was sitting on the top, he had fantasies about the ministers below, thinking that some upright minister would come forward and help him. He got rid of his puppet status, but the final result was his abdication.

Now he is standing below, looking up at the new emperor above, and finally understands why the ministers were indifferent in the first place.

After the enthronement ceremony was over, Han Ruzi returned to the Hou Mansion, and immediately approached Yang Feng and told him about his feelings endlessly.

From the following point of view, the emperor is like a part of the throne. No one knows what the chubby child is thinking, but his every movement and every look will arouse infinite reverie: The little emperor glanced to the side, which shows that He was absent-minded and did not have a clear understanding of the emperor's throne; the little emperor twisted his butt slightly, which showed that he was not strong-willed and might not survive the cruel struggle; when the eunuch next to him spoke, the little emperor leaned slightly to listen, which showed that he depended on him. Eunuchs, do not trust ministers...

Han Ruzi knew how ridiculous these guesses were, and how powerful they were. No one wanted to help those who might lose. Everyone wanted to be on the side of the winner, even himself. It was too risky to help the little emperor. And throwing in the queen mother, or just sitting on the sidelines, is the safer choice.

The former ministers probably thought the same thing about Han Ruzi.

But when the palace changed, was your performance not good enough? Han Ruzi knew what was wrong with a little recollection. Everything he did at that time happened in the deep palace. No one could see it except for a few eunuchs. All kinds of conclusions may not all be attributed to the emperor.

Among them, Liu Kunsheng and Guo Cong played a key role. These two people took away the sword and said what the minister said, and the minister naturally believed what he said.

Han Ruzi's mouth was dry, but he still didn't know what to say, "Liu Kunsheng is just a palace clerk, and he has little contact with the ministers in the court. Unlike Guo Cong, he himself was an official in the court, and many of his disciples were officials. Even if Zhishi is at home, he is still a member of the officialdom, and he doesn't like me, so he deliberately hides my credit."

Han Ruzi let out a sigh of relief, "It seems that I really can't offend anyone easily. Who would have thought that my fate was once in his hands?"

Yang Feng listened with a smile, occasionally hummed, but never made a statement. Waiting for Hou Juan to sit down tiredly, he said, "It seems that changing status is very beneficial to Hou Juan."

"It's good." Han Ruzi murmured, his mind was chaotic, and his eyes were full of doubts, "I was influenced by you."

"Um?"

"You said that there is a mysterious gang in the heroes, I have been thinking about this, and as a result - I now think that there is a mysterious gang among the ministers."

"Haha." Yang Feng laughed, "It seems that you still don't fully believe me."

"If there are gangs among the heroes and ministers, isn't the leader equivalent to the other two emperors?"

"There is only one emperor, but the emperor is not omnipotent." Yang Feng felt that it was not suitable to talk too much about Marquis Juan, and got up and said, "Before I leave Marquis Mansion, I will find a way to arrange Marquis Tien to study at Taixue, where , you will know more about the imperial court."

"Tai Xue? Why not Guozijian?"

Taixue usually recruits students who are both excellent in character and academics, while Guozijian prefers the children of honorable people, and the identity of Han Ruzi is more suitable for the latter.

"Guo Cong used to be a sacrificial wine at the Imperial Academy, but he has been a professor at the Imperial Academy for a longer time. Most of the disciples who are officials now come from the Imperial Academy, where you will know more about Guo Cong. And the playboy in the Imperial Academy is Taixue. A lot, you can't learn real skills."

"Is there any gang among the ministers? Why don't you tell me the answer directly?"

"Because I don't have the answer, I used to be a small official, and then I became a eunuch. I was farther and farther away from the officialdom. I could only watch the ministers from a distance, and I couldn't understand their secrets." Yang Feng thought for a while, "The imperial court It's not the rivers and lakes, and the minister is also different from the hero, maybe you can give me an answer in the future."

With more and more homework assigned by Yang Feng, Han Ruzi was under a lot of pressure, and hurriedly said: "I go to the city every time I go out these days, and there are not many fortune-tellers there. Those who are either caught or go to other places, especially those who are looking for qi, can't see a single one now."

"Don't worry, the harder you search, the further away they are from you, and when they feel it is necessary, they will come to you." Yang Feng suddenly became serious, "Remember, if you doubt someone, don't act rashly, Notify me immediately."

"You are in the Northern Army, how should I inform you?"

There was no one else in the study, so Yang Feng lowered his voice, "There is a drunken immortal building in Xiaochunfang. When necessary, you can go there and find a cook called 'Don't Live', he can contact me."

"Don't die? What's his name?" Han Ruzi was surprised and funny.

"He put a lot of salt in his cooking, and people said that he 'salted to death', and he likes to fight, so everyone just called him 'don't die'. In short, you should go to him. Don't go usually, only when you I can't be contacted for a while, and I'll go when I need help desperately. He's... it's okay, you can handle it."

Han Ruzi nodded, feeling more at ease. At least Yang Feng didn't just walk away. Arranging him to go to Taixue and leaving an emergency contact person showed his sincere help.

"I saw Taifu Cui Hong today." Han Ruzi was eager to tell Yang Feng everything he knew, just like a favored student eager to give the answer.

"He's finally in town."

On the surface, Taifu Cui Hong bowed his head to the Queen Mother, but he stayed in the southern army camp, never stepping out, let alone entering the city.

"Does this mean that Cui Hong is going to make a move first?" Han Ruzi must pay attention to this matter. The struggle between the empress dowager and the Cui family will not only bring him danger, but also may be a godsend opportunity.

"This means that Cui Hong has made a move." Yang Feng said.

Han Ruzi was startled, Cui Hong made a move, and he didn't see it at all.

Yang Feng was still reluctant to explain, "Rest, you have to go to the Tai Temple tomorrow to worship your ancestors."

Han Ruzi returned to the bedroom in the back house with doubts. Cui Xiaojun prepared a small table of wine and dishes, and said with a smile, "Why are you so excited when he becomes emperor?"

"I'm happy because I escaped the catastrophe." Han Ruzi also smiled. He was incapable of drinking, but he still poured a glass for his wife and himself.

The two chatted while eating. Han Ruzi saw that Cui Xiaojun had something on his mind and asked, "What gadgets did Madam remember? Tomorrow...not tomorrow, I'll buy it from you in a few days."

Cui Xiaojun smiled and shook his head, "There are still a lot of things I bought before that haven't been opened. I'm thinking about the first month... Should I go back to my parents' house?"

"Go back!" Han Ruzi almost blurted out, finding that he agreed too quickly, and added: "As long as the Cui family is willing to let you back."

Han Ruzi thought that he didn't find any sign of Cui Hong's move, Cui Xiaojun might be able to, and then he suddenly realized that his wife was the biological daughter of Taifu Cui Hong.

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