Abandoned Prince Survival Guide

"Brother Huang, when will we be able to produce the kind of weapon you mentioned, so that we can expel the barbarians at a very small cost." Xiao Yao's focus is obviously a bit off.

Xiao Yu spread his hands helplessly: "I can't decide this, it depends on the Ministry of Industry and the Ministry of War, but I don't think it can be realized in the short term." With the current level of productivity, it is really difficult to make a mechanical cannon a bit big.

Xiao Yao was a little disappointed, and returned to the original topic: "Brother Huang, we have already been able to produce gunpowder, which is much stronger than Dongrong Rouran, so there is no need to associate with them at all."

Xiao Yu squinted at him: "You thought the same thing about the emperor of the Shang Kingdom, but you closed your eyes and listened. When he was dreaming of the dream of Lao Tzu being number one in the world, the other party was already in an unobtrusive corner. How sad and ridiculous it is to be swallowed up by a snake in the end! So I will never be the Lord of Yelang, no matter how weak and barbaric the other party is, there is always something worth learning from, even if there is no one, we can become their yearning Wherever we live, talented people will also go to us. Only in this way can we gather talents from all over the world, gather the strengths of all families, and become a real strong man."

"Then opening up the border market can learn the other side's strengths?"

"Opening up doesn't mean you can learn, and you can't learn if you don't open up. Besides, there is no harm in being open. We buy their horses, furs, and medicinal materials, and they buy our tea, silk, and porcelain. Do you think we are at a disadvantage? What's more We can also extract commercial taxes from it."

Xiao Yao was silent for a moment, and finally no longer objected to this matter: "Brother Huang is more open-minded than me, so I can't sit down and have a drink with my enemy."

Xiao Yu smiled and shook his head: "In the game between the two countries, the interests of the country are always put first, rather than personal emotions. Don't be angry, brother, you don't want to do this, I will do it. Let's go to dinner Well, you haven't eaten with me for a long time."

During the meal, Xiao Yu raised his wine glass and said, "It's rare to have all together. I am very happy to have a meal with the family today. This year, the emperor's younger brother went to war, and he was stationed at the border. He is the magic needle for stabilizing our Da'an country. Really hard work. I respect you with this cup!"

Xiao Yao picked up the wine glass: "This is a matter of my duty. The emperor's words are too outrageous. Between brothers, you don't have to be so polite, drink!"

Putting down the wine glass, Xiao Yao glanced at Pei Linzhi next to Xiao Yu, couldn't help but sighed softly, then looked at A Ping beside him, raised his hand into his bosom, and took out a silver object: "A Ping , this is given to you by the emperor."

A Ping usually has a relatively estranged relationship with Xiao Yao. Although this uncle is more joking, he always makes people feel that he is a serious person.

The fact is also the same, Xiao Yao often speaks wildly in front of others, but when he is quiet, his lips are always pursed tightly, and the corners of his mouth droop, appearing very bitter and bitter.He has a multi-faceted personality, and children have the nature of seeking advantages and avoiding disadvantages, so Ah Ping is not willing to get close to this uncle.

A Ping glanced at Xiao Yu, Xiao Yu smiled and said, "Of course you have to accept what your uncle gave you, and thank you, uncle."

A Ping stretched out his hands to accept the gift from Xiao Yao, it was a small machete inlaid with red and green gemstones, A Ping pulled it out and saw that the light of the knife was very cold, it was an extremely sharp knife.

Pei Linzhi said: "Good knife! Ah Ping must be careful, this knife can break hair, be careful not to hurt yourself."

Ah Ping looked at it repeatedly, then sheathed the saber, smiling all over his face: "Thank you, Uncle Huang!"

Xiao Yao said: "This is a knife forged by Xue Yidao, a famous craftsman in the world. He has been in the mountains for many years and has not forged a knife. It is a coincidence, but it is a bit small. You can play with it."

"Thank you, Uncle Huang, I will take good care of it." Is there any man who doesn't love swords, and Aping naturally likes them too. He put the sword away and put it in his arms.

Xiao Yu smiled and said, "It's hard for you to still think about bringing him a gift. I'll give you a gift later."

Xiao Yao raised his eyebrows: "What does the emperor want to give me?"

"Eat first, and I'll give it to you after eating." Xiao Yu said.

After dinner, Xiao Yu led Xiao Yao out, and Pei Linzhi and A Ping followed curiously.After walking for a while, Pei Linzhi sensed Xiao Yu's thoughts, and couldn't help sighing, he was willing to do so!

Xiao Yu led Xiao Yao to the stable, Xiao Yao looked at the two Persian horses in the stable, his eyes were straight: "Brother Emperor, you have such a fine horse! Are you going to give it to me?"

Xiao Yu smiled and said, "These two horses are Persian horses that Ji Shan brought back from Persia. The black one is called Lightning, and it has already been given to Rinzhi. The white mare is called Gonghe, how do I get you?"

Xiao Yao showed ecstasy: "Yes, yes! Thank you, brother!" He couldn't wait to reach out and touch the horse's head. Gonghe snorted and didn't protest. It has always been docile.

Xiao Yao couldn't wait to pull it out of the stable, and got on the horse's back: "I'll have a good time."

Xiao Yu said: "You just had dinner, you can't do it later, isn't it uncomfortable?"

"It's okay, I won't run fast." Xiao Yao rode his horse around the yard, but he still didn't feel satisfied, so he rode out directly.

Xiao Yu shouted from behind: "Don't run fast!"

"I know!" While speaking, one person and one horse had disappeared, and they simply did not listen to persuasion.

Pei Linzhi said: "You actually gave him the Republic."

Xiao Yu smiled and said, "I don't usually go out very much. Gonghe is a marvelous horse. It's a waste to keep it in a stable. It's just right to give it to him. I don't seem to have given him anything."

Pei Linzhi said: "Then when Lightning bred a good foal, you can choose another one for yourself."

"it is good."

Ah Ping suddenly exclaimed: "Daddy, it's snowing!"

Xiao Yu looked up and saw fine snowflakes slowly falling from the sky, he laughed: "It's true, when it snowed last year, you were in Hanzhong, this year we can enjoy the snow together."

Pei Linzhi grabbed his hand, then took Aping's hand, and said: "It's best to drink wine by roasting a small stove on a snowy day. Let's go back and warm the wine for drinking."

"Daddy, Master, will the ground be white tomorrow morning?" A Ping reached out to catch the falling snowflakes.

"Yes." Xiao Yu replied.

"Will Daddy accompany me to build a snowman tomorrow?"

"can."

"Master can also pile with you."

"Great!"

On the day before New Year's Day, there was an auspicious snowfall in Jianye City, and the snow was more than a foot deep.But Ah Ping, who had never seen the world, was so happy that he rolled in the snow, no longer afraid that muddy water would stain his clothes.

It was also the first time for Xiao Yu to see such a heavy snow. Together with Pei Linzhi, he built a big snowman as tall as a person and stood in the yard. There was a lantern on the snowman's arm, which looked naive.

On New Year's Day, the snow still hadn't melted, and the ministers of the court worked tirelessly to come to the palace to pay New Year's greetings to Xiao Yu, and went to the southern suburbs with Xiao Yu to offer sacrifices.

To Xiao Yu's surprise, they did not disperse one after another after the sacrificial offering as before, and went back to their respective homes, but they still followed him back to the palace.

Xiao Yu joked, "Ministers, don't you want to have a meal in the palace?"

Wang Qi took out a memorial from his sleeve: "Your Majesty, I have something to write."

"There is still something to do on New Year's Day. Could it be that there is some emergency?" Xiao Yu took it over and gave Wang Qi a suspicious look. Even if there was an emergency, the Ministry of War should notify him. It's impossible to keep your mouth shut.

Xiao Yu opened the memorial, glanced at it, and was speechless for a moment. It was a letter imploring him to be a concubine. There were thousands of words eloquently. importance.

Xiao Yu is already 27 this year, and he has been emperor for nine years, but he has no concubine, which is really unbelievable.He is the emperor, and his concubines and heirs are related to the rise and fall and destiny of the entire country.

In fact, the government and the public have been discussing his relationship with Pei Linzhi for a long time. As the Minister of the Ministry of War and a dignified general, Pei Linzhi did not open a mansion, did not marry a wife, and lived in the palace all the time. This is really abnormal.This pair of monarchs and ministers is really like the rumors in the market, they are broken sleeves and only love male sex.

Xiao Yu was speechless, his parents had never forced him into marriage, he did not expect to be forced into marriage by a group of outsiders today, he read the memorial, threw it on the case, and said: "It just so happens that all your lovers are here, I have something to ask today It is announced that the prince Xiaoqian will be ten years old this year. He is gentle, courteous, good-natured, intelligent, eager to learn, kind and filial. I have decided to make him the crown prince. I hope that all the lovers present will do their best to help the prince.”

As soon as these words came out, everyone in the audience looked at each other in blank dismay. They were obviously frightened. They never thought that Xiao Yu would use this method to resist their marriage request. Isn't it the same as giving away the country and the country for the son to be the heir?

Wang Qi was the first to kneel down: "Your Majesty! The position of the crown prince is especially important. Your Majesty needs to think twice before acting. It will not cause instability to the country and society in the future."

Xiao Yu raised his eyebrows: "I think Qian'er is qualified enough to be the crown prince. When I choose the crown prince, I don't value status, but more value ability and character. Let's settle this matter as it is, and there is no need to discuss it again. Lord Wang, you have worked hard to come up with a plan." An imperial edict for the establishment of the reserve will be announced to the world after the New Year's Day break."

Many people present knelt down: "Your Majesty, please think twice!"

Only Pei Linzhi, Min Chong and Xiao Yao did not kneel in the hall.

Xiao Yao said: "The emperor's arrangement must have a deep meaning, so don't be too rigid."

Xiao Yu looked at the officials kneeling on the ground, and impatiently raised his hand and waved: "Okay, today is New Year's Day, you should go back to spend more time with your family, and you don't have to worry about royal affairs anymore. I also value the character and ability of the emperor more than the blood relationship. What's more, Qian'er is the flesh and blood of my Xiao family. Isn't there a small number of emperors who made nephews as princes in history?"

These words silenced a group of ministers, even if Xiao Yu got married and couldn't have a son, he still had to pick one of his nephews to succeed him.

Some people in the hall heard this, and couldn't help but glanced at Xiao Yao's position. If Xiao Yu wanted to make his nephew the heir apparent, Xiao Yao's son would also be qualified to succeed him. Unfortunately, Xiao Yao has not yet married and had any children. , these Xiao family brothers are really insane, there is something wrong with them.