Mikago

Zhao Yang wanted to be emperor, he took it for granted.

But what he really wants to obtain is only the power, prestige and wealth of the emperor; as for the responsibilities and obligations that he should shoulder as an emperor, he has not even thought about it seriously for a moment.

That's why he realized that he had to rely on Lu You, this "little shadow" who had been meeting the courtiers for him, to teach him some things that the court should understand.

From this day on, the person sitting in the Huiqing Hall was replaced by Zhao Yang himself; while Lu You dressed up as an eunuch, giving him some advice from time to time.

Naturally, Lu You couldn't refuse Zhao Yang's request.But he was also worried that he would be involved in this unreasonable disaster, and he would be deeply involved; he was even more worried that if he helped Zhao Yang, he would harm Ye Yueshan in turn.

Fortunately, these days, news came intermittently from Ganlu Palace: Although the emperor was ill for a long time, his life was not in danger, and he might recover after resting for a few days.

In other words, this battle for succession can be delayed for a while.

Lu You relayed the news to Zhao Yang, and Zhao Yang seemed to breathe a sigh of relief.However, in the afternoon of this day, a visit from a stranger completely disrupted the morale of the army that had finally stabilized.

The visitor was about 20 years old, but much thinner than ordinary men.Not only was he ugly, but he was also slightly hunchbacked and limped when he walked, as if he had a disease in his right leg.

Not to mention Zhao Yang, even Lu You has never seen such a person, only heard that he is a young minister of the Taipu Temple - to put it bluntly, he is just a small official in charge of chariots and horses.

Seeing that the person was actually this kind of stuff, Zhao Yang felt a bit disdainful in his heart.The man named Jiang Qiguang was not timid, he bowed towards Zhao Yang in a salute, and then he did not speak, but heaved a long sigh.

Zhao Yang was immediately annoyed: "You are so courageous, you leave the stable and don't look at it, what kind of bad luck did you come to this king for?!"

Only then did Jiang Qiguang explain unhurriedly: "My lord is a thousand-year-old dragon and phoenix among men, and I dare not dare to offend you. It's just that what I saw last night... was so strange that I didn't know where to bring it up." , just opened his mouth and forgot what he said, abrupt for a thousand years."

"Abnormal things? How can a man who waits on horses encounter any strange things?!" Zhao Yang suddenly became interested: "Stop talking nonsense, talk quickly."

Jiang Qiguang said: "I once had a close friend who was in charge of the Taishi Bureau, so I also know a little bit about the Lingtai. Last night after the rain, it was clear and the river was clear, but I saw the crescent moon like a sickle. Hou Xing. I was so shocked, so I came here to report to His Highness."

"The former star and the later star? What does it have to do with me?" Zhao Yang was ignorant, so he was confused.

Lu You explained in a low voice: "The front star and the back star are both stars in Taiweiyuan. The front star means the prince, and the back star means the concubine. The crescent moon violates the front and back stars, which means... there may be disasters between the princes. "

"What disaster?!"

Zhao Yang couldn't bear to be fooled, his eyelids twitched, and he stood up unexpectedly.

While Lu You sighed in his heart, he also turned his gaze to Jiang Qiguang.

The thin man covered his lips with his sleeve, as if he was coughing, and he seemed to be hiding his mocking expression, and quickly said seriously: "In the 32nd year of Qiande, Ruizong was ill, and he was absent on the 35th; in the 44th year of Fenglin, Wuzong was ill. , 29 days without court; Jingxiang 75 years, Li Zong’s illness, [-] days without court... Behind these seemingly different numbers, there is a commonality that is repeated repeatedly... It is also the upcoming source of disaster to come."

"……What's the meaning?"

Zhao Yang learned to be smart this time, and directly set his sights on Lu You.

Lu You thought for a while, then his eyes froze for a moment: "Could it be that the prince supervises the country?!"

"good."

Jiang Qiguang seemed surprised that there was such a capable young eunuch beside Zhao Yang, so he took a second look at Lu You: "The emperor is not hesitant, the prince is the state prince and vice-lord, and he should shoulder heavy responsibilities. Now, it has been a few days since the reign , if it becomes too gradual, someone will naturally go to the court and beg the crown prince to supervise the country."

The so-called prince supervises the country, which means that the court meeting is assembled in the Lizheng Hall of the East Palace, and the important officials from the three provinces and six ministries assist the East Palace to preside over the government.To put it more simply, before Emperor Huiming abdicated, the crown prince was temporarily in power.

"How is this possible!"

Even Zhao Yang could hear clearly at this time: "If the crown prince is in prison, what else can I do? No! You can't let him succeed! Absolutely not!"

indeed so.Lu You also thought to himself - once the crown prince supervises the country, Zhao Yang's life will not be easy.

He turned his gaze to Jiang Qiguang again, and found that the thin man seemed to be more and more relaxed.

"My lord, don't be impatient. I heard that the emperor's condition has stabilized recently. If the prince proposes to supervise the country, I am afraid that some of his teachers are unknown. On the contrary, this is a great opportunity given to you by heaven. If you don't act, it will be too late. .”

Zhao Yang swallowed a mouthful of saliva, stretched out his hand and nodded his nose: "You mean, I want the king to act first, and ask my father to abolish the crown prince?"

Jiang Qiguang bowed his head respectfully: "There are some things that the prince does not necessarily need to do in person. If you can win over the respected and respected ministers in the court, and let them jointly write a letter, I believe the chances of winning will be much greater."

"Old minister? That's my grandfather and the Tang family... But they are also Zhao Yun's blood relatives!"

"The more successful one is, the less he will be bound by blood relatives."

Jiang Qiguang's voice was hoarse, as if mixed with a handful of fine sand.

"Indeed, perhaps for the Xiao family, there is no difference whether it is you, the lord, or the prince who inherits the throne. However, the empress's love for you, the lord, is far greater than that of the prince...not to mention the recent years. Regarding Hu Ji, the empress and the prince had many disputes. If the prince can go to the empress to lobby, maybe it will get a miraculous effect."

"Father and mother, do they love me?" Zhao Yang bit his nails, moaning in his throat, he didn't know whether it was a hum, or a mockery.

He asked Jiang Qiguang again: "Then what if the mother's way doesn't work?"

Qi Guang said: "Nowadays, the most powerful and famous family in the court, apart from the Xiao family, is the Tang family. The Tang parents and daughters promised to marry the prince in the early years, but they regretted the marriage, which can be said to be humiliating. Cisi, the Tang family will naturally not let the dragon into the sea. If you win over the Xiao and Tang families, half of the court can be used by you, my lord."

"The Tang family?" Zhao Yang lowered his head and pondered, and suddenly read out a name: "Tang Ruilang..."

Lu You felt a chill in his heart, and before he had time to think about it, he heard Jiang Qiguang say again: "There is another benefit in enveloping the Tang family. The emperor's confidant, Duke Changqiu, Qi Yunchu, was originally King Anle's favorite pet, and King Anle His mother and concubine are Aunt Tang Quan. Based on this level alone, Qi Yunchu has a very close relationship with the Tang family. If the prince has the support of the Tang family, it goes without saying for the inner court."

"So, winning over the Tang family is killing two birds with one stone!"

Zhao Yang finally understood Shen Qiguang's implication, his eyes brightened instantly.

Shen Qiguang, who raised the horse, stood up and said goodbye. When he was leaving, King Xuan Zhao Yang sent the man outside the Huiqing Hall for the first time, with the attitude of a "corporate of courtesy and virtuousness".

When the person walked away, Zhao Yang turned his head and smiled mockingly at Lu You.

"Bad slave, cheap slave, this king really never thought that one day, I will be so thankful for the flowers and grass you brought for me. To invite Tang Ruilang into the palace tomorrow morning, this king should treat me well." 'he."