My lord, your plan is too obvious

On the morning of the eighth day of the Lunar New Year, Ruohua changed into court clothes.However, when he walked to the gate of the palace, he did not see the familiar figure.

Ruohua approached the carriage, walked around to the front and asked the guards:

"Has the prince come out yet?"

"Return to Young Master, the prince did not return to the mansion last night, but only ordered to send Young Master to court today."

Ruohua suddenly felt a little uneasy when he thought of Si Nian's back when he left yesterday.Did he not return overnight?

Although Si Nian, as a prince, shouldn't have a big problem, but if he is found out by contacting an informant and uses it to make a fuss, he will definitely be provoked.Ruohua doesn't know why she cares about Si Nian's affairs so much.But the feeling of uneasiness in my heart became stronger the closer I got to the imperial city.

It wasn't until Ruohua walked into the hall and saw Si Nian's back at the front that he breathed a sigh of relief.

Unsurprisingly, the emperor brought up the matter of the border as soon as he came to court.

"Let me report from the front that the Northern Qi Dynasty attacked our Chuping army unexpectedly. Now our army is trapped in Bailing. What do you think about it?"

As soon as the emperor said this, the court was in an uproar, not to mention the battle ahead, the leading general was Prince Mao. In the eyes of other ministers, they thought that this time King Mao leading the team out of customs was nothing more than going through the motions to win some military merits.It would be better for the prince in charge of the Ministry of War to change his name.

Although Northern Qi has always liked to harass the border between Chu and Ping, in fact, it has never really fought a war before.This time, they actually took advantage of the Chinese New Year to make a surprise attack and forced the army into the land of Bailing.This is something that many people never expected.

Even Wang Che, who had always been the main battler, couldn't help being shocked when he heard the emperor's words.The terrain of Bailing is steep and the climate is harsh. Although it is easy to defend and difficult to attack, if it is not forced to the desperate situation, it would not be possible to choose such a place to set up camp.

Especially the leader of the army is King Mao. Although he is in charge of the military department and has been familiar with military books since he was a child, he is only talking about the army on paper. The first time he led the army out of the customs, he encountered a surprise attack by the enemy and was pressed every step of the way. people worry.

"I think it's better to send envoys to the Northern Qi Dynasty to negotiate peace now." Wu Baichang stepped forward and said, "The most important thing is the safety of His Highness King Mao."

"My minister seconded the proposal." The sentence also stepped forward and agreed.

The voices of the ministers in the court gradually became louder. Although the peace talks at this time really hurt Chu Ping's face, but in Bailing, a place with poor mountains and rivers, if something happened to King Mao, the emperor would be furious. Maybe he will vent his anger on his courtiers.Especially the people from Chaozhong Maowang's faction, they can't wait to send people to negotiate a peace now and bring Maowang back safely.

As for the prince's faction, although if something really happened to King Mao this time, the next crown prince could almost be sure to be the prince.However, since most of the supporters of the prince are civil servants, the civil and military factions have always performed their duties without interfering with each other.So at this time, it is not good to make a big demand for the main battle, otherwise the intention is too obvious, and it may make the emperor suspicious of the prince.

Ruohua couldn't help but sneer inwardly as he looked at the faces of the ministers in the court.Sure enough, things like government power are the same in any dynasty, and everyone thinks about their own interests.

It is said that imperial power is paramount, and people who were born in the royal family are envied by thousands of people, but in fact, the people in the imperial power may be the most pitiful.In the first rebirth, I could see it clearly. I thought that I had the power to manipulate the world, but in fact, sitting in that position can only be controlled by the power and controlled by the world.

All I think about every day is how to balance the power of the DPRK and China, how to use the available people around me, when to treat people kindly and when to treat them harshly, it is not at all based on my own preferences, but the big "" "Right" is determined by the word.

If he can regain the throne, he will definitely not be like this again.

In fact, in Ruohua's heart, although he knew that it was best for him to let King Mao come back at this time, if King Mao made a mistake and the crown prince dominated, it would be even more difficult for him to win the world in the future.However, as the once highest person in this land, he is so unwilling, how can he bow his head and beg for peace with such a small country that only knows how to attack secretly.

"Wang Qing, what do you think?" The emperor suddenly asked Wang Che, the third-rank military lord.

Wang Che hesitated and took a step forward. He has always been the main fighter in the court. The emperor suddenly asked his opinion. What is the meaning of this...

"Report to the emperor," Wang Che bowed and said, "I believe that although the peace talks at this time will damage our country's prestige, His Royal Highness Mao Wang is in a dangerous situation, so he really shouldn't act rashly."

Wang Che did not express a clear attitude, but expressed an ambiguous opinion.He was really not sure whether the national prestige was more important than the emperor, or King Mao's safety.

"Where is Chen Ziqing?" The emperor looked towards the side of the civil servant, "What do you think?"

Chen Ziqing is the censor of the official department, and he can be regarded as one of the prince's confidants.It was Wang Che first, and then Chen Ziqing, which really made people guess what they meant by not stealing the emperor.

"As a civil servant, I really don't know much about military tactics, but I think that the country's prestige cannot be damaged. This is a matter of the integrity of the country. If we seek peace like this, then next time he will even worse off against me in the Northern Qi Dynasty. In my humble opinion, we should quickly send troops to support His Royal Highness Mao Wang, and when His Highness Mao Wang is out of danger, we should counterattack and show off our power in Chu Ping."

After listening to Chen Ziqing's words, the emperor did not show any expression of approval or disapproval.He just waved his hand and let him back away.

Ruohua guessed that the emperor should also be hesitant at this time.Originally, he allowed King Mao to leave the customs, but it was because of his suspicion about the inner study that he deliberately let him avoid the selection of the inner study at that time.The emperor is proud and suspicious. If King Mao was attacked by surprise just after leaving the customs, the emperor would ask to continue fighting without even thinking about it.

But now a year has passed, and Concubine Rong is the emperor's most trusted concubine.The words of thinking about children in daily life must be indispensable. After this period of time has passed, the emperor probably has softened his heart.

Ordinarily, sending troops to meet King Mao, to protect King Mao and then counterattack Northern Qi, this should be the result that the emperor most wanted, but who to send is a big problem.

Chen Ziqing evaded this matter by saying that he was a civil servant and didn't understand military affairs.But in fact, many people also know in their hearts that the famous and famous veterans in the court must not be able to bear the fast-paced journey for several days in a row, and if a new general is sent to go, it would be hard to say.A while ago, His Royal Highness Prince Mao, who was in charge of the Ministry of War, was promoted to Prince, but finally he was so embarrassed that he had to rely on an unknown young general to rescue him.

The young generals in the court naturally knew the pros and cons in their hearts. If King Mao was rescued by him, it would definitely not be a good thing for him, and he was afraid that his official career would stop here.

Just when the court discussed for a long time and could not discuss the reason, Si Nian suddenly took a step forward:

"Your brother invites you to lead the troops out."

As soon as Si Nian's words came out, there was an instant uproar in the court.Yanwang Chu Sinian is indeed a good candidate in terms of this matter alone.All the courtiers with some seniority in the court knew that Chu Sinian's mother, former Concubine Chen Shu, was the only daughter of Chen Shen, Marquis of the Protectorate.When the first emperor was still alive, Chu Sinian was specially allowed to practice martial arts with the Marquis of the Huguo, even if the first emperor lived a few more years, it is still uncertain who the current throne is.

But after the current emperor came to the throne, he suppressed Huguohou for years, and finally the Huguo, who had been in great power for a while, just fell apart.

Moreover, it was rumored that the late emperor had a decree that when Chu Sinian and the Guanbing Department were handed over to him.There were rumors that were half true and half false for several years. Seeing that Chu Sinian was crowned, the emperor sent him to the Ministry of Rites.

Regardless of whether the former emperor really had a will, even if he didn't, everyone could see the emperor's intention to suppress Chu Sinian.And although this prince has never heard of any cruelty or irritability, but with that serious face every day, people can't help but retreat three points. The title of "Iron Faced Lord" gradually spread.

But at this time, this prince who has settled down in the Ministry of Rites for several years actually asked himself to lead the army at this time, which really made people feel sweaty.

All the courtiers in the court kept silent and lowered their heads, waiting for the emperor to speak.

Ruohua, who stood among the courtiers, was naturally shocked. He knew that Yi Sinian's character would definitely not allow Northern Qi to invade the Chuping border. He thought that this time, Sinian would secretly send his men He went to rescue him, but he never expected that Si Nian would invite soldiers in person.

Logically speaking, Si Nian is actually not very optimistic about King Mao. The final result of this incident is probably to introduce a new general who is not liked by the emperor or has a weaker family. Wang was rescued.As for whether to counterattack in the future, it depends on the strength of the troops.

Such a result is not too bad for Si Nian, but why would he personally invite soldiers at this juncture.It sounds nice to say that it is patriotic to take into account the feelings of uncles and nephews, but if you think about it another way, isn't this just forcing the emperor to give yourself temporary military power?

Ruohua couldn't help but secretly raised his head, looking at Sinian who was standing at the front and bowing to worship, his heart tightened for a while, as if he never knew what this person was thinking.

After Si Nian finished speaking, the entire hall was so quiet that even the sound of a needle falling on the ground could be heard.

After a while, the emperor broke the silence:

"You can promise to bring Mao'er back safely."

"My brother promises."

"Is five cavalry teams enough?"

Si Nian knelt down in the center of the hall, then kowtowed, and said firmly, "My brother, I will definitely live up to the emperor's holy hope."

"I will send someone to send the soldier amulet to you after the court ceremony. Let's set off after the court ceremony tomorrow."

The ministers of the DPRK and China looked at each other silently, what happened?Why did the emperor agree to Si Nian's request for troops like this, and even sent five elite cavalry teams with Si Nian.And the dialogue between the two seemed to be unable to hear any dissatisfaction or anger, as if this was a frequent occurrence.

Could it be that the rumors that the emperor intends to suppress Si Nian in the past are all nonsense?

Even Ruohua was surprised that the emperor agreed without any conditions, and directly handed over the military talisman to Si Nian.Could it be that the emperor really loves his son?

Ruohua looked up at Sinian who was standing in front of her again, feeling even more confused.What was there that he didn't know?

After coming down to the court, Ruohua walked to Si Nian's side. Although many courtiers dared not blatantly point and comment, most of the eyes they cast on Si Nian were very complicated.

Ruohua naturally sensed those stares in the open and in the dark, and subconsciously put a sticker on Si Nian's side, as if it could block him some.

Si Nian felt Ruohua's small movements, although the expression on his face was still the same, his heart felt warm.Although this person may be unconscious, it proves that he still cares about himself.

The two walked to the palace gate, and Ruohua just wanted to ask the question that he had held back all the way in the carriage.However, without thinking about it, Si Nian suddenly said:

"I won't go back to Fuchu for now, you go back first."

"You..." Ruohua wanted to ask something, but Si Nian put a finger on his lips.

"I'm fine, you go back first." Si Nian felt his fingertips touch the softness that Xiao had thought about for a long time, and couldn't help but feel a little itchy in his heart.

As for Ruohua whose lips were touched, his mind went blank immediately.I just felt that the temperature of Si Nian's fingers quickly burned all over his body from his lips.

Si Nian patted Ruohua on the head, pushed him into the carriage, and then ordered the guards driving the carriage to take Ruohua back to the mansion.

The carriage started to move, and Ruohua, who was still a little confused with a guilty conscience, secretly lifted a little curtain and looked behind.Unexpectedly, he happened to meet Sinian's eyes, and those eyes were also looking at him.

Ruohua's face was a little hot, but for some reason, she felt a little uncomfortable in her heart.

Seeing Si Nian standing alone inside the gate of the palace, Ruohua suddenly wanted to bring him out. That person should ride a horse on the yellow sand and the long river to set the sun, instead of being left behind in this resplendent palace wall.

For the first time, Ruohua felt that Si Nian, who was trapped in those cumbersome books of the Ministry of Rites, might have always been lonely.