Chapter 854 Be good
The atmosphere in the hall suddenly became relaxed, and the Taoist priest asked about the child's condition.
"I can eat and poop." Jiang Qingzhi's eyes were gentle, "but I have to howl every morning, making it impossible to sleep."
"Children are like this. You have to be patient. When I had a child, I was very happy. When I was not handling state affairs, I went to visit him. I peed all over myself while holding him. The child looked at me blankly, but I laughed out loud, extremely happy."
"Yes! Everything about our own children is clean."
"That's right. Although I don't have a habit of cleanliness, I don't want to be stained by dirt. But when it comes to my child, I forget that there are dirty things in the world..."
Outside the palace, Prince Yu and Prince Jing came to pay their respects, and they heard these words.
King Jing whispered, "But you?"
"My father rarely held me when I was young." Prince Yu shook his head. He had not been liked by the Taoist priest for many years. According to the old people around him, the Taoist priest had held him no more than ten times.
Prince Jing was the son of a favorite concubine, and had been held in the palm of the Taoist's hand since he was a child.
King Jing glanced at Zhu Laosan and said, "That's not a bad thing."
This statement is obscure, but it hints at Prince Yu's recent troubles.
Prince Yu quietly followed Jiang Qingzhi northwards and suddenly appeared at Luanling Pass, which was shocking enough. When the news that Prince Yu led the troops and fought bloody battles at Luanling Pass reached the capital, no one believed it.
Even the eunuchs and palace maids serving Prince Yu didn't believe it.
Until the good news came, the performance of Prince Yu was highlighted.
He actually killed several enemy soldiers!
At that moment, many people's jaws dropped.
Good fortune and misfortune are interdependent, and good times will come after bad times. This is the knowledge point that Professor Jiang Qingzhi gave to Prince Yu.
Sure enough, before long, public opinion began to take on a strange flavor.
"Those people said that you... have the flavor of the late emperor." King Jing's eyes were complicated.
These comments in public opinion pointed out the fact that Prince Yu was the current top candidate for the crown prince, which made Prince Jing and Concubine Lu feel a little embarrassed.
There was some malice in these words.
The late emperor was making trouble!
It's just a bunch of nonsense.
Appointing himself an official position and ordering himself to lead the army to war...Which emperor in history has ever acted so ridiculously?
He has the flavor of the previous emperor, that is, he is an emperor who likes to make trouble.
One Emperor Wu is enough. If there is another one, will we all survive?
"This..." Prince Yu frowned and said softly, "It's meant to provoke."
"I know." King Jing said calmly, as if he had no desire for that position at all. "I didn't misunderstand."
"When the new policy is launched, those people will be everywhere, looking for reasons to attack my father. The two of us are also in their sights." Prince Yu nudged his brother with his shoulder, "How about making a gesture?"
"What posture?" King Jing thought of what his mother said to him yesterday.
——Although we, mother and son, have no intention of harming anyone, we must still be on guard against others!
This statement was alluding to Prince Yu.
——You two are getting older. The fourth brother, you must remember that the older you get, the more you are forced to do things. There is only one position. A father and son can turn against each other for power, let alone brothers? Be kind to others, but also have a sharp edge, otherwise your kindness will only be seen as weakness.
King Jing narrowed his eyes and looked at his brother.
Prince Yu was listening to the conversation inside and said casually: "I'll treat you, let's go out for a meal!"
If Concubine Lu were here, she would definitely say, "Be careful of trap."
After Prince Yu returned triumphantly, Concubine Lu entered a state of contradiction. The Taoist priest started a new policy, and as the head of the harem, Concubine Lu needed to manage the harem well, keep an eye on the two princes, and let the Taoist priest have no worries.
But Prince Yu returned with great achievements, and with the praise from outsiders, he immediately became the only choice for the crown prince.
If Prince Yu is suppressed, the two princes will inevitably have conflicts, which will cause trouble in the Taoist's backyard.
If we don't suppress it, it will continue like this...
——I told you to study, but you studied medicine. I told you to learn how to govern a country, but you studied Qi Huang's art. Are you trying to piss me off to death?
The look of Concubine Lu gritting her teeth yesterday seemed to still be in his mind. Prince Jing was in a trance and thought of his uncle's words.
——You are all good children.
What this means is: But there is only one position!
——Just follow your Majesty’s orders.
I can't answer this multiple-choice question, and you two should not try it either. Just leave it to fate.
Just be yourself.
This is Jiang Qingzhi’s attitude.
But what is Prince Yu’s mentality?
Is it expanding?
Prince Yu's tone has been rather high lately, and he has even occasionally commented on state affairs.
This was unimaginable in the past.
That little transparent person has actually changed.
"How is it?" Prince Yu turned around and looked at his brother. Seeing that he hesitated, he smiled and said, "I have money."
King Jing nodded.
"it is good!"
Prince Yu looked at him steadily, and suddenly hooked his shoulder and whispered: "I told you, we are brothers. Since we are brothers, we will be brothers for life.
You know what? Before this war, I always felt that I didn't like fighting or conquering.
When I stood on the wall of Luanling Pass and watched the enemy troops rushing in, my legs became weak and my whole body trembled... At that moment, I actually hated my uncle a little..."
King Jing didn't understand that feeling.
"But there was no other choice. Either kill or be killed. So I gritted my teeth and rushed forward with Yang Xi. That journey... was like a nightmare."
Prince Yu closed his eyes. "But afterwards, when I woke up from the nightmare, I unexpectedly found that I liked that taste. Fourth Brother, when your country is behind you and your enemies are in front of you, you have no choice. And I have always been indecisive."
"I hate my own indecision. It makes me feel like a sissy!"
"Only when I feel scared and threatened, my indecision will disappear. I like this feeling."
Prince Yu tilted his head and looked at his younger brother. "If the emperor's decision is not mine, then I will join the army. Remember, you are not allowed to promote me in private. I want to use my own long sword to cut off the demons in my heart!"
King Jing looked at him.
The two brothers stared at each other.
No one avoided the other's sight.
King Jing reached out and hooked his brother's shoulder, "No matter what, you are my brother!"
"So……"
"Do you have enough money for the drinks?"
"Not enough, do you have any solution?"
"Then write the word 'doctor'. You hold the sign and I'll treat the patients. I'll get the wine money."
"The last time you prescribed a prescription for yourself, you almost killed yourself."
"Who said that?"
"Many people say so."
"Nonsense! Even the Imperial Hospital praised my prescription. But it can still be improved!"
"You can't fool even a three-year-old."
The two were bickering and suddenly stopped.
Then he burst into laughter.
"Hahahaha!"
The Jiajing Emperor inside was reminiscing about the past, "...Children are the most interesting when they are between three and five years old. After five, some people hate dogs..." Laughter was heard, and the Jiajing Emperor sighed, "Listen, but people hate dogs?"
Jiang Qingzhi smiled, "No matter what, he is my child. Even if it means I have to make the whole world my enemy, my parents will not hesitate."
Emperor Jiajing nodded. He thought of the late crown prince. "I haven't dreamed of that child for a long time. Is he gone?"
"Yes, it must be reincarnation." Jiang Qingzhi comforted.
"Father!" The two princes outside saluted.
Emperor Jiajing asked: "Have you eaten?"
Can't you use a different word? Jiang Qingzhi couldn't help but roll his eyes.
"I have. Has Father eaten?"
"have eaten."
This is the way the royal family of the Ming Dynasty greeted and paid respects.
Jiang Qingzhi then took his leave.
"Zhilu!" The Taoist priest only said two words.
Jiang Qingzhi nodded. "I know."
As the third assistant, he did not go to Zhilu to visit the two big guys yesterday. This is not neglect...Okay! Actually, it is neglect.
As the leaders of the new policy, there was no difference in status between Jiang Qingzhi and Yan Song. As for Xu Jie...if he had not been backed by thousands of officials and scholars, to be honest, Jiang Qingzhi could have simply ignored him.
I neglected it yesterday, but I need to go today.
With the launch of the new policy, countless things require cooperation from the government.
Zhilu is the most important thing.
As a loyal servant of the emperor, Yan Song would not take action openly, but if the two sides fell out, Yan Song would help those people secretly, and even trip up Jiang Qingzhi without anyone knowing.
Everything is possible.
Moreover, Yan Shifan did not go to Xin'an Lane for the banquet. This was a time bomb and would be seen by the outside world as Yan's party's ambiguous attitude towards the new policy.
Jiang Qingzhi must give the outside world a clear signal.
Zhilu was also bustling with activity at this moment. The old assistant minister was standing outside the duty room with a smile on his face, his hands tucked into his sleeves. If he wasn't wearing his official uniform, he would have looked just like an old grandfather from an alley, taking a walk in the sun.
Yan Shifan didn't come out.
Squeak!
The door of Zhu Xizhong's duty room opened, and the elder brother came out, looking surprised, "Is the Prime Minister here?"
You, Zhu Xizhong, must be feeling uneasy in there too, right?
Ha ha!
Cui Yuan smiled.
Yan Song nodded, "Duke Cheng is taking a nap?"
It’s morning!
Zhu Xizhong said with a smile, "The kid at home is so awesome after his triumphant return. Just yesterday, he drank a few more glasses with me and kept talking to me. He talked about fighting and commanding... I endured it until the end of midnight, but the rebellious boy finally stopped. He didn't sleep well, so he took a nap."
The first part was to show off that his son had made great contributions in this battle and that the future of Chengguo Mansion was promising.
But to be honest, this kind of showing off cannot compare to Li Huan.
The most important person in Zhu Xizhong's words was Jiang Qingzhi.
——Everyone, the one who is about to enter the palace is not an ordinary prime minister. It is a famous general of the Ming Dynasty!
Zhu Xizhong turned his eyes and said with a smile: "Last time, Qingzhi told me that he never liked Zhilu, saying that it was too quiet. If we raised a few dogs, a few cats, and fed a few chickens... that would be fun."
Are you mocking me?
Cui Yuan's face turned slightly cold.
At this time, someone came over leisurely, it was Xu Wei.
"Have you met the Prime Minister, Duke Cheng, and Prince Consort Cui? Hey! Where is Lord Xu?" Xu Wei asked.
"Coming." A gentle voice came, and Xu Jie walked out of his duty room.
"My name is Xu Wei. Please take care of me in the future." Xu Wei bowed with a smile.
"Xu Wei?" Yan Shifan's voice came from Yan Song's duty room. The young cabinet minister was like a big boss in later movies, appearing at the end.
"That's me." Xu Wei raised his head and looked directly at Yan Shifan.
A person who claims to be extremely smart and looks down on everyone.
A man who is so arrogant that he thinks everyone except his boss is a fool.
Eyes facing each other.
Crackling...like sparks flying!
"Greetings, Lord." A greeting came from outside.
"The old name is better." Jiang Qingzhi's voice was gentle.
"Hello, uncle!"
Then, Jiang Qingzhi appeared in front of everyone.
He was dressed in blue and looked calm.
"Motosuke!"
"Mr. Xu Ge!"
"Prince Consort Cui!"
Zhu Xizhong was not there, but Old Zhu was smiling from ear to ear.
We don't need such courtesy among ourselves.
Yan Song bowed and said, "Greetings, Chief Wilbur!"
"Greetings, Chief Weber!" Xu Jie bowed.
"Hello, Chief Wilbur!" Cui Yuan bowed.
but!
Not only was Zhu Xizhong not there when Jiang Qing greeted him, but also Yan Shifan!
He glanced at Yan Shifan as if he didn't see him.
The young powerful official stood there and said loudly: "From now on, we should work together and serve the country!"
Yan Shifan was filled with rage.
Jiang Qingzhi's eyes swept over.
Suddenly sharp, "Prime Minister!"
How dare you, a Minister of the Ministry of Rites, to bully me, Jiang Qingzhi?
You didn't even greet me when you saw me!
Who taught you the rules?
Yan Song knew that his son was suffering at the moment... Jiang Qingzhi's current position was exactly what Yan Shifan had always dreamed of.
But the glory he had been pursuing now fell on Jiang Qingzhi, who was much younger than him.
The fire of jealousy!
This made Yan Shifan lose his composure.
"East Tower!" Yan Song said coldly.
Under the gaze of everyone, Yan Shifan took a deep breath and bowed.
"Meet Long Wilbur!"
Jiang Qingzhi looked at him. Just as everyone was wondering how he would respond to this young minister who didn't give him face and pretended to be injured and didn't attend the banquet, he spoke:
"good!"
(End of this chapter)
