The ministers begged me to ascend the throne

Chapter 27 Returning to Beijing on behalf of the king is not a bad thing

Duke Zhen Guo and Marquis Xuanping learned that Emperor Wu of Zhou summoned He Xiang, Taishi Liu, and General Song alone, and guessed in their hearts that it should be for Wang Jiazhu.

At this time, in the East Palace, Zhen Guogong was talking to the crown prince.

While they were talking, Lu Cong, the eunuch next to the crown prince, came in and reported respectfully to the crown prince and Zhen Guogong: "Your Highness, Duke, He Xiang and the others haven't come out of the imperial study."

The prince was surprised: "It's almost noon, why haven't you come out yet?"

After the early court, Emperor Wu of Zhou called He Xiang and Taishi Liu into the imperial study.It was almost noon, and Emperor Wu of Zhou hadn't let them out yet.This morning, Emperor Wu of Zhou and the three of them were talking about something.

Zhen Guo asked openly: "Have you found out what the emperor summoned and what they did?"

Lu Cong bowed his waist and lowered his head and said, "Duke, the people in Chengguang Palace are too strict with their mouths, we can't get any information at all."

Duke Zhen also knew in his heart that it would be difficult to get news about Emperor Wu of Zhou from the mouths of people in Chengguang Hall.

"Is there any sound of dispute in the imperial study?"

Lu Cong replied: "No, I heard from people in Chengguang Palace that the emperor and He Xiang had a very happy conversation, and there was constant laughter in the imperial study."

The prince looked astonished: "Laughing constantly?"

"It seems that the emperor is in a good mood." Zhen Guogong looked at Lu Cong and ordered, "Go and inquire again."

"Yes, Duke." Lu Cong stepped back respectfully.

"Grandfather, what did the emperor see? Didn't they do it to add beads on behalf of the king?"

Zhen Guogong stroked his beard and said: "We have been arguing for a few days about Daiwang Jiazhu, and seeing Daiwangma's work teacher returning to the court, this matter has to be settled. The emperor summoned He Xiang and the others today, it must be for Wang Jiazhu. "

The prince asked again: "Then what do you think He Xiang and the others will agree to add beads to the Dai Wang?"

"He Xiang, Liu Taishi, and General Song, the three of them should not agree to add beads to the king." Zhen Guogong said with a smile, "In the past few days, Xuan Pinghou has been sending people to visit He Xiang and the others. Xiang Xiang and the others agreed to replace Wang Jiazhu, but He Xiang and the three of them closed the door tightly, and no one was seen."

"He Xiang and the others have never participated in the battle between me and the acting king." The prince had always wanted to win over He Xiang and the others.As long as He Xiang and the others support him, then he no longer has to care about acting as the king.Unfortunately it didn't work out.

Zhen Guogong said: "He Xiang and the others do not participate in the struggle between you and the acting king, but He Xiang and the others secretly support you."

"Those who support me?" The prince was surprised, "He Xiang and the others ever supported me?" In the court, He Xiang and the others never showed support for him, nor did they have any intention of getting close to him.

"You are the crown prince, the prince of a country. He Xiang and the others will not support adding beads to the acting king." In the past few days, the court has been arguing over whether to add beads to the acting king.The members of Daiwang's party showed an aura of winning, which made many ministers who supported the prince panic, but Zhen Guogong was very calm from the beginning to the end, because he knew in his heart that even if Emperor Wu of Zhou agreed to add beads to Daiwang, But He Xiang, they will never agree. "He Xiang and the others know in their hearts why adding beads to the acting king will bring harm to the court. Although the king has made a lot of contributions on the battlefield in these years, no matter how many military achievements he has made, he cannot surpass you. You are not only the emperor The eldest son is still the eldest son, and the acting king is the concubine."

"Back then, He Xiang and the others suggested that the emperor appoint you as the crown prince. It can be said that you were the crown prince chosen by He Xiang and the others. As long as you did not make any treasonous mistakes, He Xiang and the others would not agree to replace you as the king."

After hearing the words of Lord Zhen Guo, the prince immediately felt relieved a lot.

"That's why, grandfather, you told me not to do anything."

Lord Zhen nodded slightly: "Well, it's best if you don't do anything at this time."

"However, grandfather, father has always favored and reused Daiwang. Daiwang's great victory in Liangzhou this time has made great contributions, which is greater than what he has done before. It is impossible for father to reward him with nothing. He has He has received all the rewards he deserves, and even the fiefdom is getting bigger and bigger every year, and the emperor has nothing to reward him, and now there is only Jiazhu."

In the past few years, Liangzhou has not been peaceful, and the rebellious army from the previous dynasty kept harassing Liangzhou.Before Dai Wang went to Liangzhou, other soldiers also went to Liangzhou to quell the rebellion, and won the victory, expelling the rebel army from Liangzhou. As a result, within two days, the rebel army came back again.

Liangzhou has a special geographical location. The terrain in the state is steep and tortuous, plus there are many mountains and forests.As soon as the rebel army was defeated, they fled into the mountains.It's really difficult to catch them all in one go, I can only wait for them to come out and beat them.

For so many years, Liangzhou's rebellious army and the imperial court's army have played cat and mouse, which made the imperial court very annoying to them, but they could not completely eliminate them.

The rebellious army has been hiding and hiding, and has not developed into too much strength, but last year, the power of the rebellious army suddenly expanded a lot, and there were 30 to [-] troops at once.

Originally, in the eyes of the imperial court, those rebellious troops in Liangzhou were nothing more than snakes and rats. Although they were hateful, they were not enough to become a serious problem for the imperial court.However, when Liangzhou's rebellious army turned into an army of 30 to [-], it was a great threat to the imperial court.

Neither Emperor Wu of Zhou nor the ministers would allow Liangzhou's rebellious army to grow again, let alone allow the rebellious army to occupy Liangzhou.

Liangzhou is next to Yongzhou, that is, at the gate of the capital.Once Liangzhou is controlled by the rebel army, it will be like sticking a knife at the gate of the capital.The most important thing is Liangzhou, which is rich in products, whether it is grain, ore, or horses.

Losing Liangzhou was a fatal blow to the court, so Emperor Wu of Zhou sent the acting king to Liangzhou to quell the chaos.Before Dai Wang went to Liangzhou, Emperor Wu of Zhou gave him a death order, telling him to completely eradicate the rebel army in Liangzhou.

Dai Wang did not disappoint Emperor Wu of Zhou. When he arrived in Liangzhou, he first gave the rebel army a blow.In the next few months, Dai Wang and the rebel army fought countless times, and every time they fought, the rebellious army was defeated.

The rebellious army did not expect that although Dai Wang was young, his combat ability was very strong, much better than the soldiers who came to Liangzhou to quell the chaos before.They are not opponents of Dai Wang at all.

The Liangzhou victory this time was a complete victory. It uprooted the rebel army that had been hiding in Liangzhou, and not a single one was spared.

Dai Wang completely solved the chaos in Liangzhou this time, and he made a great contribution to solving this serious problem for the court.

"Dai Wang has made too many contributions, and his arrogance is becoming more and more arrogant, even pushing you. If you add more beads to Dai Wang, it will definitely make Dai Wang even more arrogant and complacent. By the end of the era, the king will bring chaos to the court and shake the peace of the world. Isn't that true?" What He Xiang and the others want to see." Zhen Guogong said firmly, "He Xiang and the others will never agree to add beads on behalf of the king."

"I'm afraid of my father..." Thinking of how Emperor Wu of Zhou loved and reused the Dai Wang in the past few years, the corner of the prince's mouth raised a bitter smile, "Grandfather, you also know what the Dai Wang wants these few years. Father will give it to him. Father has always said that Dai Wang is the most like him, I am afraid that in Father's heart, he has long wanted Dai Wang to replace me."

"Even if the emperor thinks so, the emperor doesn't dare to do so." Zhen Guogong appeased the prince and said, "You are the crown prince personally appointed by the emperor. As long as you don't commit any crime of treason, the emperor will not dare to abolish you. Besides, why not?" I think they won't agree. Don't worry about adding Zhu on behalf of the king."

"Grandfather, once the acting king returns to Beijing, our situation will become dangerous." The prince narrowed his eyes slightly, with a cold murderous intent flashing across them.

Duke Zhen understood what the prince meant, he waved his hand, and said in disapproval: "Dai Wang has made great contributions this time, and he must not have an accident on the way back to the capital. Once he has an accident, you will be the first to be suspected. Then your reputation will be ruined."

"I... really don't want the acting king to return to the capital." Once the acting king returns to the capital, his situation as the crown prince will become embarrassing.

"It's not a bad thing to return to Beijing on behalf of the king." Duke Zhen said meaningfully, "Let him suppress you and let him be arrogant."

Hearing this, the prince asked in surprise, "Let the king suppress me? Grandfather, haven't I been suppressed by the king enough in recent years?"

"Appropriate showing of weakness will have unexpected effects..." Duke Zhen said to the prince softly.

The prince was stunned when he heard that.After he finished listening, he suddenly realized, and then said in surprise: "Grandfather, your trick is really good."

"Let's wait for the acting king to return to Beijing."

(End of this chapter)