Nuclear Warlord

Chapter 113
Hearing this, the entire Xuanzheng Palace fell silent, and everyone looked at Feng Quji with sparkles in their eyes.

Such a great effort must be rewarded.

But what to reward is a big question.

That's all about money and land. If you enter the court and become an official, it will inevitably change the current power structure.

Mentioning this issue, Emperor Ganwu also had some headaches.

In terms of money, I am afraid that I am not as rich as Li Changfeng, and no matter whether it is the current treasury or his internal funds, I can't spend much money.

As for being an official, with Li Changfeng's lazy temperament, I'm afraid he would refuse on the spot, otherwise he would be unable to step down.

As for the fiefdom, he doesn't care about it, he is willing to give it anywhere except the capital, but he is afraid that Li Changfeng will take the opportunity to say that he wants to return to Baishi City.

In fact, he had already thought about letting Li Changfeng go to the Ministry of Industry, but how to persuade him was a problem.

Thinking this way in his heart, he said as usual: "No, what's Feng Aiqing's opinion?"

Feng Quji replied immediately: "When you enter the court as an official, you will contribute to my country and society."

Emperor Ganwu nodded in satisfaction and asked, "Which official position does Feng Aiqing think is suitable?"

Feng Quji shook his head and said, "I don't know His Royal Highness the Ninth Prince very well, so I shouldn't speak rashly!"

Emperor Ganwu scolded the old fox secretly, then looked at the other princes and courtiers: "Which official position do you think is suitable for the Ninth Prince?"

After the princes and ministers were silent for a moment, some people spoke one after another.

"It's better to go to Honglu Temple to practice first."

"The Ministry of Rites is also a good place to go."

"It's better to go to the Hanlin Academy."

……

Hearing what everyone said, Emperor Qianwu's face gradually became gloomy.

These yamen seem to be high-ranking, but in fact they don't have any real power, and they don't involve the foundation of the national economy and people's livelihood.

If Li Changfeng went to this place, how could he display his talents?
The eldest prince, who had been secretly observing Emperor Qianwu's expression, was moved in his heart, and he cupped his hands and said: "Father, my son thinks what the ministers said is wrong!"

"Oh?" Emperor Ganwu suddenly became interested, and asked curiously: "In your opinion, what should we do?"

The eldest prince looked straight, and said impassionedly: "The flood in Shangzhou is enough to prove the talent of the Nine Emperors. Wouldn't it be a waste of talent to go to these yamen? I think it is most suitable to go to the Ministry of Industry!"

Emperor Ganwu nodded secretly in his heart, just as he wanted.

A trace of hostility flashed in the eyes of the second prince Li Shou, and then disappeared.

The Ministry of Industry is his sphere of influence, so he naturally doesn't want to be interfered by Li Changfeng, but it's not easy for him to express objection at this time, so he can only keep silent.

However, the courtiers who supported him expressed their opposition one after another, and placed Li Changfeng under the command of the other two princes.

For a time, the court was full of contention.

Emperor Ganwu watched coldly, not knowing what was going on in his heart.

After a while, Uncle Murong Changkong said: "There is no point arguing about this now, it's better to wait for His Royal Highness the Ninth Prince to come back and ask him what he means."

Emperor Ganwu nodded: "Alright."

He was about to leave the court when Feng Quji said again: "Your Majesty, according to folklore, it is His Highness the Ninth Prince who performed the technique of moving mountains, and some say it was thunder from the sky. Such claims are too absurd. How on earth is it done?"

As soon as this remark came out, the entire Xuanzheng Palace fell silent, and everyone stared at Emperor Qianwu with piercing eyes.

They were also curious about how Li Changfeng did such a miraculous feat.

Especially Gu Tiancheng, who is the minister of the Ministry of Industry, scratched his head curiously, and quickly echoed: "Yes, Your Majesty, if the Ministry of Industry masters such methods, it will surely make greater contributions to Dagan Jiangshan Sheji!"

Naturally, Emperor Ganwu would not reveal the matter of gunpowder lightly, and said directly: "Let's not discuss this matter for now."

Without waiting for the ministers to say anything else, they stood up and waved: "Retire."

The princes and ministers had no choice but to retreat.

It's just that they were even more curious, what was it that made Emperor Ganwu avoid talking about it all the time?

The second prince, Li Shou, looked at Emperor Qianwu's leaving back, and with a thought, he did not go out of the palace after leaving Xuanzheng Palace, but went to Chuxiu Palace to meet his mother concubine Lin Guifei.

Concubine Lin Gui is younger than Empress Murong, she is also of superior looks, she is especially good at serving people, she is favored by Emperor Qianwu, and her status in the palace is second only to Empress Murong.

Seeing Li Shou coming, Lin Guifei was very happy: "Shou'er, you are here!"

Li Shou abided by the etiquette, bowed and said: "My son pays homage to the mother and concubine, and the mother and concubine are blessed and safe."

Concubine Lin Gui smiled and said: "Okay, there are no outsiders here, so there is no need to be so polite, get up quickly."

With that said, Concubine Lin Gui helped Li Shou up.

Li Shou looked around and saw two maids present, so he said: "I have something to say to my concubine, let them go down first."

Although Concubine Lin was surprised to avoid her personal maid, she still nodded and said, "Go down."

The two maids bowed and retreated, and Li Shou couldn't wait to say: "Concubine Mother, I need help from Concubine Mother if I have something to do!"

Concubine Lin Gui didn't fully agree, she asked puzzledly: "What's the matter? Let me tell you."

Li Shou said solemnly, "Brother Jiuhuang returns to Beijing..."

Next, Li Shou explained in detail what happened to Li Changfeng after he returned to Beijing, and then expressed the hope that Concubine Lin Gui would go to Emperor Qianwu to find out how Li Changfeng made a breach in Liyu Mountain.

Concubine Lin shook her head when she knew Li Shou's purpose: "No, the harem is not allowed to interfere in politics. This will only displease your father and emperor, and also endanger my mother and concubine's status in the harem."

"Concubine mother!" Li Shou said solemnly, "Even if you offend the emperor, so what? As the saying goes, a mother is more valuable than a child. As long as your sons and ministers inherit the throne, who can shake your status in the future?"

Concubine Lin still shook her head: "No, I'm afraid that if you can't find out anything, it will make your father displeased, and it won't do you any good."

Li Shou did not give up, and said sternly: "Mother and Concubine, there is Murong's support behind the eldest brother, what is behind my son? Now I don't know the details of Li Changfeng, how should I deal with it in the future? Lose!"

Hearing this, Concubine Lin was a little moved.

Indeed, compared to her family background, she was not a little bit worse than Empress Murong, and Li Shou did not have an advantage in this respect.

She already knew about Li Changfeng's management of the flood in Shangzhou, and she was shocked by heaven and earth. In her opinion, Li Changfeng will definitely become a strong contender for the throne and pose a strong threat to Li Shou.

But she still shook her head: "No, your father never told you, how could you tell the people in the harem?"

"Mother and concubine!" Li Shou fell to his knees with a thud, and said solemnly: "I have been fighting with the eldest brother and the sixth emperor for so many years, do you think that after they inherit the throne, you and my son can Have a good time?
Now that Li Changfeng, the younger brother of the Nine Emperors, is born, it is very likely that the division of power in the entire dynasty will be changed. Whether it is to win over the two of them by cooperating to suppress them, to show favor with him to win the favor of his father, or to plan to deal with him earlier, it is all right. You need to know his details! "

As soon as this remark came out, Concubine Lin showed a look of hesitation: "However, based on what my mother knows about your father, he will definitely not say it. Doing so will do more harm than good!"

Li Shou nodded and said, "Last time, the minister and Li Ji suppressed Li Changfeng together, but the eldest prince spoke for Li Changfeng. The queen must have found out some news and reminded him. Are we going to be one step behind their mother and son?"

Concubine Lin has always been brooding over Empress Murong Gao Gao, when she heard what Li Shou said, she immediately shook her teeth and said, "Okay, then Concubine Mu will go and have a try!"

Li Shou was overjoyed: "Thank you, Concubine Mother!"

……

After the morning court, Emperor Qianwu came under the big tree by the lake in the imperial garden, and Gao Dali ordered people to bring all the memorials here, so that Emperor Qianwu could review the memorials while enjoying the shade.

Emperor Ganwu was in a good mood, he laughed and said: "Ninth Son really gave me a face, thinking of the expressions of the courtiers today, I think it's funny!"

Gao Dali bowed with a smile and said, "The Ninth Prince's talent, Your Majesty's vision, how can they understand it?"

Emperor Ganwu nodded and said, "Naturally, there is no need to say much about Jiuzi's talents, but his temperament is too lazy. This time, when he returns to Beijing, he must be changed, otherwise, is it a waste of talent?"

Gao Dali hastily echoed: "Your Majesty's words are absolutely true!"

At this moment, a young eunuch came to report: "Your Majesty, Concubine Lin Gui is asking to see you."

Hearing this, Emperor Qianwu was a little surprised.

For so many years, his habit has always been to go to the harem to seek favor with a concubine after dealing with the government memorials, and everyone who behaves in the harem knows that.

Now that he is still busy, Concubine Lin Gui asked to see him, what could happen?
Could it be...

Thinking that all the princes and courtiers were very curious about what method Li Changfeng used to open the Baizhang gap in Liyu Mountain, Emperor Qianwu suddenly had a guess.

After pondering for a moment, he said with deep eyes, "Biography."

The little eunuch bowed and left, Gao Dali was thoughtful.

After a while, Shi Shiran, the well-dressed Concubine Lin, came over with a peachy face and said with a charming smile: "The concubine pays homage to Your Majesty!"

Emperor Ganwu raised his hand with a smile and said, "Excuse me."

"Thank you, Your Majesty!"

"I don't know why Concubine Lin saw me?"

"It's nothing. I haven't seen His Majesty for a long time, and I miss him very much. I came here to visit His Majesty."

"Oh? Really?" Emperor Ganwu looked at Concubine Lin meaningfully and said, "Now you have seen Zhen, I have state affairs to attend to, so let's go down."

Hearing this, Concubine Lin was taken aback.

She never thought that Emperor Ganwu would send her away right now, without even giving her a chance to greet him, how could he inquire about the news?
For a moment, Concubine Lin was at a loss.

Seeing her like this, Emperor Ganwu tried tentatively: "Could it be that my concubine has something to ask?"

Thinking of what Li Shou said before, Empress Murong might have found out the news, and his holy favor is not much worse than Empress Murong.

Moreover, Emperor Ganwu had already seen that she came with a purpose, if Gu Zuoyu said that he would annoy Emperor Ganwu, it would be better to say it directly and appear more open and aboveboard.

Concubine Lin organized her speech, and said seriously: "Your Majesty, I heard that the methods Changfeng used to control the floods in Shangzhou recently are quite miraculous, and they are even regarded as gods by the people. I was curious and wanted to ask Your Majesty how he did it. Arrived."

(End of this chapter)