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Chapter 666 Rumors Spread
After discussing with Yuzhu, Longkodo agreed very well.

However, Yuzhu knew in his heart that Longkodo would definitely discuss with the fourth child on such a big matter.

In fact, Yuzhu's private proposal was just a cover.The real purpose of Yuzhu doing this is to test the influence of the fourth child on Longkodo, how deep is it?

There is a clear watershed in the relationship between Longkodo and the fourth child in history.

That is to say, after the fourth child had established himself in the country, he quietly removed Long Kedo's position as admiral of the nine schools.

Before that, the fourth child poured ecstasy soup on Longkodo, not only calling him uncle, but also really obeying his words.

It is precisely because Longkodo has been deceived that he will support the fourth son to ascend the throne with all his heart.

Based on the scenario of taking precautions, Yuzhu deliberately tested Longkodo a few years in advance.

Let's see how Longkodo would choose between the fourth child and his own son?
The result of the test, regardless of success or failure, has no effect on Yuzhu's grand strategy.

However, when it comes to a critical moment, how to deal with Longkodo's problem must become a top priority.

Yuzhu was very patient. After the discussion that day, he never discussed with Longkodo again.

After a few days, rumors suddenly spread in the capital, saying that Longkodo was actually a party of abandoned princes lurking.

After Zhou Quan heard the news, he smiled and said to Yu Zhu: "Congratulations Dong Weng, congratulations Dong Weng, obviously, in Duke Long's heart, you are more important than Prince Yong."

Yuzhu smiled faintly, and said: "It may not be completely reliable. My old man, Amata, neither fully listened to my suggestion nor fully stood on the position of the fourth child. He adopted a compromise plan. However, Just a little bit in favor of me."

Zhou Quan shook his folding fan, smiled softly, and said, "Loyalty is not absolute, it is equal to absolute disloyalty. Duke Long only needs to be slightly biased toward you, even just a little bit, and the ass is already crooked, and there must be suspicion."

Yuzhu showed a knowing smile, he just wanted to take this opportunity to drive a wedge between the fourth child and Longkodo.

In the top power circle, once there is a rift in the foundation of mutual trust, suspicions will inevitably arise.

As long as the fourth child keeps holding back Longkodo, with Longkodo's shrewdness, he will definitely notice it.

Besides, the fourth child has laid a dark chess game beside Yu Zhu, so why didn't Yu Zhu make the move in advance?
Yu Zhu was discussing the follow-up move with Zhou Quan, the concierge came to report, and the thirteenth master came.

"Speaking of Cao Cao, Cao Cao is here, what a coincidence." Zhou Quan chuckled three times, got up and said goodbye.

If it is said that after Yuzhu stepped down from the stage, who came the most frequently?
It must be the old thirteen!

In order to avoid suspicion, every time the old thirteen entered the mansion, he walked down the west side door where people came in and out.

It takes at least a quarter of an hour to walk from the west gate of Old Tong's house to Yuzhu's inner study.

It can be seen from this that the old thirteen is still the hero who emphasizes feelings.

The entanglement between Yu Zhu and Lao Shisan is too deep, and their relationship is naturally different from ordinary ones.

Therefore, Yuzhu didn't change his clothes, and stood directly under the steps, quietly waiting for the arrival of the old thirteen.

The mistakes made by the old thirteen years ago have never been forgiven by the old emperor.

So, he has been an empty-headed brother, and, besides, has no serious errands to do.

To put it bluntly, the old emperor has completely ignored the existence of the old thirteen.

Being ignored by the emperor is the most terrible thing.

Brothers who are older than 13, and Lao Jiu who is the worst, also has at least the title of Beizi.

As for the third, fourth, and fifth children, they have long been princes.

Lao Qi is not only the king of the county, but also because of Yuzhu's stepping down to guard the system, he is also in charge of the affairs of the three banners of the Manchuria, Mongolia, and Han armies in the Zhenglan Banner, so he can be regarded as a prince with real power.

Back then, although the old eight was scolded terribly by the old emperor in public, he is still the real power in charge of the management department, Lord Baylor.

The old ten is indeed useless, but because his mother's clan is extremely powerful, he lay down as the county king.

Even the old twelfth, who often eats banquets, has long been the son-in-law who manages the affairs of the three banners under Zhengbai.

What's even more exasperating is that the eighteenth son born to a concubine of the Han Dynasty has already been sealed as a beard child.

This person is afraid of comparison.Don't get angry, the more you compare, the more angry you get.

"Brother, I'm here to drink with you again." Old Shisan opened his mouth and made Yu Zhu laugh.

"Brother Thirteen, you're a glutton for drinking, why don't you just tell me the truth." Yu Zhu cupped his hands casually, as a courtesy.

Seeing this, Old Thirteen smiled and said, "You understand my thoughts better than Fourth Brother."

Yu Zhu raised the curtain for Old Shisan with his own hands, and welcomed him into the inner study.

After entering the room, Old Thirteen casually sat where Yu Zhu usually sat. Seeing an unfinished landscape painting on the kang table, he poked his head and watched it carefully for a while.

"Hey, from now on, I will focus on the mountains and rivers, don't ask about the worldly affairs?" The old thirteen teased Yuzhu with a half-smile.

Yuzhu smiled faintly and said: "To tell you the truth, Brother Thirteen, I haven't touched a paintbrush since Qingyun went straight up. Now, I just take this opportunity to cultivate myself."

Old Thirteen is a very smart person. He heard Yu Zhu's voice, and smiled: "Disappointed? Look at me, I have been idle for so many years, don't I still have a good time?" ?”

Yuzhu's words were nothing more than a small complaint.

When the old thirteen said this, it was tantamount to accusing the old emperor of being cold-blooded in disguise.

However, with Old Shisan's shrewdness, since he dared to complain about the old emperor's ruthlessness in front of Yuzhu, he was not worried that Yuzhu would inform him.

After so many years of communication, the old Shisan knows what kind of person Yuzhu is like.

Old Thirteen doesn't like tea, but likes to drink alcohol, so whenever he comes, Wu Jiang will tell the maids to come and serve him with wine jugs.

If someone else came, Yuzhu must have replaced wine with tea in order to decorate the appearance.

The problem is, sitting opposite Yuzhu is a veritable king of chivalry, Yuzhu simply stopped pretending to be pure filial piety, and raised his wine glass to drink with the old thirteen.

After the Eight Banners entered the customs, there were no rules for Ding You.

However, in order to pretend that Manchu and Han are integrated, the old emperor made a special decree, ordering the bannermen and officials to mourn at home for one month and go out to work immediately when Ding You was in charge. They only need to wear the clothes in private for three years.

The old thirteen's eyes and ears are exceptionally sharp, and he has long known that between Tong Guowei and Yu Zhu, there is only an exchange of interests, but no substantial kinship between grandparents and grandchildren.

Seeing that Yu Zhu was still very free and easy, and he was not fake at all, Old Shisan couldn't help but raised his thumb and praised: "Good brother, you are also a man of true temperament."

Yuzhu took a sip of his wine and said with a smile, "Shouli is in your heart, not in your form."

"Of course." The old thirteen grabbed the jug, simply lifted the lid, raised his neck and poured it vigorously.

Yuzhu nodded secretly, the fourth brother's side, although there are not many people, but everyone is useful.

Without the heroic old thirteen, who helped to win over the Eight Banners officers of the Fengtai camp, relying on Longkodo's support alone, it would be difficult for the fourth to win in chaos.

If the old Fourteen, who has more than [-] soldiers in the northwest, hadn't Nian Gengyao blocked the logistics and food supply, it would be hard to predict who would win the battle!
(End of this chapter)