The official road of the farmer

When Xiahou Xuanjing heard this, he paused, then looked at Emperor Tai'an uneasily, and said, "Father, what are you talking about? How can my son complain?"

He lowered his head halfway, and said sincerely, "As I said just now, the elder brother has been in the court for many years, and his ability is outstanding. All the court officials, military and military officials have seen it, and I admire it very much."

"What's more, I haven't been in contact with the government for half a year, and I don't know much about everything. If I let my minister handle political affairs like the elder brother, I'm afraid it will be a hindrance..."

Xiahou Xuanjing was extremely ashamed, "If possible, I would like to share my father's worries, but my son is stupid, so in order not to cause trouble, I have no choice but to bother my father. Father, don't bother me. .”

Xiahou Xuanjing spoke generously and without any concealment. Emperor Tai'an's face softened after hearing this, "Your qualifications are still young, so it's understandable that you don't know these things. Dai'er has been involved in political affairs for many years, and there are many aspects worth learning."

"My son will definitely learn from the Great Emperor!" Xiahou Xuanjing said seriously.

At this time, the chief steward came in with the palace servants, "See Your Majesty, I have seen the Seventh Prince."

Seeing the palace attendant holding the medicine bowl, Xiahou Xuanjing put the book aside. After checking that the medicine soup was not poisonous, Fang held it to Emperor Tai'an's side, "Father, it's time to drink the medicine."

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Xiahou Xuanjing waited for Emperor Tai'an to fall asleep before leaving.

He went to see Empress Li first.

Empress Li had a minor illness during the New Year's Eve, but it was not as serious as Emperor Tai'an. She only had a slight cough, and she would get better soon.

Queen Li asked about the situation of Emperor Tai'an, and was relieved to learn that it was much better.

If he hadn't been ill himself, he would have visited in person, but it was unavoidable that they were both sick, and Empress Li would not have passed, and only asked his confidants to express their condolences.

"Jing'er, you too, the weather has changed recently, so be careful not to damage your body."

Today's sky is gray and it looks like it's going to rain.

Winter has just passed, and there is still a trace of tail left. It seems that there will be another cold, so we should not be careless at this time.

Xiahou Xuanjing said: "Empress, you too, pay more attention to your body."

Xiahou Xuanjing didn't tell Empress Li about the sudden question from Emperor Tai'an that he also needed to rest, so Xiahou Xuanjing didn't want to bother with these things.

The affairs of the harem are enough for the empress to worry about.

Xiahou Xuanjing didn't stay for long before returning to her bedroom.

He has not yet married, nor has he been crowned king, so he still lives in the palace.

Xiahou Xuanjing sat in the study for a while, then took out a pen and paper, wrote a few words, called his confidant, let him pass it on, and then sat on the chair for a while.

Xiahou Xuanjing was frightened by his father's sudden question. He didn't know whether his father was satisfied with his answer, or whether he believed it or not.

But he really thought so in his heart.

After Ye Junshu's explanation, Xiahou Xuanjing saw it very openly. Now is the time for him to gain practical experience eagerly, and he should listen more, watch more, think more.

It is true that the great emperor's brother is acting as an agent of the government, but on the other hand, his impatient performance may not make his father happy.

The emperor has monopolized power for a long time, even if he is old, he may not be willing to see his children coveting his things...

Thinking of this, Xiahou Xuanjing felt more at ease.

On the other side, Li Yu received the message from Xiahou Xuanjing, pondered for a moment, and then asked people to quickly check the news.

The information that Xiahou Xuanjing passed on was exactly about Luguan.

He felt that such a big case suddenly broke out at this time, which was a bit strange. Xiahou Xuanjing was worried about what Dai Wang would do with this incident.

After Li Yu knew about it, he also immediately felt something different.

The Luguan Salt Transport Envoy, surnamed Fu, was a meticulous and upright official.Such a temperament is not very pleasing in officialdom, but it can be used.

Envoy Fu Yanyun worked hard and worked hard for decades to find such a promising foreign job. It was also because of his incorruptibility and his dislike of corrupt officials that Emperor Tai'an put him in such a fat vacancy with confidence. .

As a result, within half a year, he was actually sued by the memorial.

Maybe people's hearts are unpredictable, and the salt transporter failed to resist the temptation, but maybe it was because he refused to accept bribes, which annoyed local officials and salt merchants, and even touched the interests of others, so he simply joined forces to splash dirty water. Trying to get people away?

Li Yu is very clear about how deep the water is here, and he prefers the latter.

However, no conclusions can be drawn until the matter is investigated.

Luguan is a long way from Shangjing, and in addition to the need for in-depth investigation, the news may not come back so quickly.

Li Yu temporarily put it aside.

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"Cousin, come, let's have a drink."

The two wine glasses were lightly clasped together, and they were divided at the touch of a touch, and the jade wine in the cups entered two mouths each.

"Congratulations in advance, the prince has fulfilled his wish."

"Cousin, you have contributed a lot, haha..."

The two were Dai King Xiahou Xuandai and Ming Pengzhan, they were sitting face to face, drinking comfortably.

"Are you sure everything about Luguan is safe?" Ming Pengzhan asked with certainty.

"certainly!"

Xiahou Xuandai was full of ambition, "Luguan is our base camp, and the imperial envoys we sent were secretly our people. Forgive that Fu's wings can't fly."

Xiahou Xuandai wants to develop his power and support his followers, and he needs money everywhere. The money from his own business Zhuangzi shop alone is too slow. His main channel for getting money is to collect money from filial piety, and even let his confidants go without giving up their hands. Constantly amassing money.

Luguan is the biggest money-gathering place of Xiahou Xuandai, and it has been safe and sound for so many years.

But since a new salt envoy was appointed half a year ago, they failed to win over, and were even chased back, which made his people tied up.

Xiahou Xuandai has held grudges for a long time, once he lost the silver nest along the Linjiang Road, now he must not give up such a golden nest, since people can't be used by him, then don't blame him for being cruel.

He let his people create the illusion of salt transport envoys taking bribes and taking bribes. Even the imperial envoys used his own people. With so many witnesses, the one named Fu had no choice but to die.

Thinking of this, Xiahou Xuandai drank another glass of wine in embarrassment.

Ming Pengzhan also showed a smile. He believed that he would be able to get what he wanted if he did everything possible.

After a few glasses of wine, the atmosphere was warm, and the two talked more casually.

Ming Pengzhan complimented: "Your Majesty asked you to handle the government affairs on your behalf. It can be seen that you have high hopes for you. Now the whole court is guessing that Your Majesty wants you to inherit the great power."

After hearing this, Xiahou Xuandai became more and more proud.

"This king is the eldest son of my father. It is reasonable for my father to choose me. Besides, among the many princes, who can compete with me?"

"That's true." Ming Pengzhan agreed, "Your Majesty is ill, and the first choice is you, the prince. It can be seen that His Majesty trusts you very much and recognizes your ability."

"Since you handled government affairs on your behalf, many officials who used to have uncertain positions have also begun to move closer to you, my lord."

"Forget them to have eyes!"

"My lord, you are under one man and above ten thousand!"

The two toasted each other a few glasses of wine with a smile, their cheeks flushed with blush, and their eyes seemed a little drunk.

After Xiahou Xuandai was proud, his heart was gloomy again.

"So what if he is above ten thousand people?" After all, he is still under one person, not to mention that he is only a temporary substitute, and he will still be handed back when his father recovers.

Many things can only be done with the nod of the father, and he is careful not to show any intention of taking power.

Not his, after all not his.

Ming Pengzhan said: "Above tens of thousands of people, it will only be a matter of time before they reach the highest place."

sooner or later?Sooner or later and when?

Xiahou Xuandai drank a few glasses of wine with a sullen face.

It would be nice if he could take the throne right away.

Long nights and many dreams...

Xiahou Xuandai stopped pouring the wine suddenly, he raised his head to look at Ming Pengzhan, and said excitedly: "Cousin, this is a great opportunity!"

"What chance?" Ming Pengzhan was taken aback by Xiahou Xuandai.

"Big cousin, this is a great opportunity!" Xiahou Xuandai said it again, his eyes were extremely bright, almost treacherously bright.

"You mean..." Ming Pengzhan realized it, and his back suddenly burst into sweat.

"If the father's dragon body doesn't improve and he doesn't have enough energy to deal with the affairs of the court, he can only..." abdicated the throne.

Xiahou Xuandai's eyes turned red, he stood up and walked back and forth in front of Ming Pengzhan a few times, the more he thought about it, the more excited he became.

Among the many princes, only he has the ability to inherit the throne, and no one can compete with him!

So what if Xiahou Xuanjing was praised?After all, he is just a young boy who has just come into contact with political affairs. In terms of word of mouth, ability, and influence, how can he compare with him?

Only he is the most qualified to sit in that position!

If the imperial father's condition worsens, and he cannot get better for a long time...

During these days, Xiahou Xuandai was handling the memorials, and he could clearly feel that the eunuchs, palace servants and courtiers were becoming more respectful and flattering to him, as if treating him like a future emperor.

Xiahou Xuandai, who had tasted this kind of taste, was even more reluctant to let go.

He is just acting as an agent to handle political affairs, and he still has to make decisions to Tai'an Emperor Bingming for important and important matters, and he handles small matters by himself.

What an intoxicating right, what a supreme right!

No wonder everyone wants to be this supreme being.

Xiahou Xuandai was only slightly touched, which made him reluctant to let go.

Ming Pengzhan shook his hands, then put down his cup, "But the imperial physician said that His Majesty's condition is not serious, and he will recover soon..."

Unless you wait a few more years, you can only...

Xia Houxuan looked at Ming Pengzhan suddenly, and said firmly, "I'm already 35 years old!"

Wait any longer, when will he be able to inherit the great rule?three years?five years?ten years?

How old was he by then?

Even if he inherits the throne, how many years can he sit?

How could he be willing if he planned for most of his life and only sat in that position for a few years in the end?

Emperor Tai'an took a good rest for a while, and it looks like he can still reign for many years with that posture. If he has the lifespan of the emperor, then what will happen to him?

Since there is no opportunity, create an opportunity!

The father inherited the throne at the age of 16, and now he has been sitting for decades, it is time to step down...

"Big cousin, this is our great opportunity." Xiahou Xuandai said softly.

Although Ming Pengzhan was just surprised that Xiahou Xuandai was so cruel and wanted to attack his father, but after thinking about it deeply, this is indeed a great opportunity.

If Emperor Tai'an weakens like this, and the Seventh Prince has not yet fully grown up at this time, there is nothing to fear.

At that time, the only one who is qualified to take the throne is the Dai King, and it can only be the Dai King.

Thinking of this, Ming Pengzhan's heart became hot.

Almost agreed.

But he's still sane.

Ming Pengzhan said solemnly, "This matter is of great importance and requires careful planning. Moreover, we need to discuss it with the imperial concubine and my father before we can act."

They can't show their feet in the slightest, otherwise it will be the crime of punishing the nine clans. The prince may still save his life, but they will definitely die.

Not only can they not show their feet, but they can also frame this matter to their opponents, such as the Seventh Prince...

Killing two birds with one stone, when the prince ascends the throne, it will be even more foolproof.

Xiahou Xuandai didn't think that it would be successful if only two people planned it. This matter had to be planned by his concubine Mu and his uncle to have a chance.

"You go back and persuade uncle to help me, and I will persuade Concubine Mu."

They are all his close relatives, Xiahou Xuandai is not worried that they will not help, but this matter is too dangerous and needs to be cautious.

Thinking of Emperor Tai'an, Xiahou Xuandai felt a momentary panic and guilt in his heart.

For him, Emperor Tai'an has been admired since he was a child.

It's just that Tai'an City has treated him with no false words in recent years, intervening to limit the development of his power, and exhausting the little affection he has left for Emperor Tai'an.

Since ancient times, there is no father or brother in the Tian family, the winner is the king and the loser, don't blame him for being ruthless!

What's more, he didn't want Emperor Tai'an's life, but just made him weak, and he didn't have the energy to sit in that position again.

He will regard him as the Supreme Emperor and honor him for the rest of his life.

Thinking of this, Xiahou Xuandai's only half-hearted conscience was wiped out, and he even thought confidently that he was also thinking of his father.

The father is getting old, and he has no energy to deal with the government as before. As the eldest son, he should share his worries.

Xiahou Xuandai thought that he was about to win a big position, his whole heart was beating wildly with excitement.

This is a good time for the right time and place!

Father's illness has been repeated, even if it gets worse in the future and does not recover for a long time, it will not arouse suspicion. Even if the incident happens, it can be pushed to others.

His imperial concubine's power in the palace is unfathomable, allowing his plan to be implemented...

If there are courtiers who dare to object, uncle and cousin will still be there.

Xiahou Xuandai thought about all aspects, and felt that it was God's will that he ascended the throne.

His eyes grew brighter, but even if he couldn't wait, he couldn't allow himself to be stained.