Snowy Chang'an Road

"The throne belongs to the prince."

"I know, but the prince is not necessarily Wei Huan's."

"What do you mean?"

"You are His Majesty's eldest son and were born into the royal family. Don't you want to be the emperor?"

"Pei Ying, do you know that if someone with a heart hears this and tells His Majesty, we will be beheaded."

"If you are in love, you don't want to be born in the same year, the same month and the same day, but you want to die in the same year, the same month and the same day."

What Pei Ying said was obviously beyond Wei Shao's expectation.

"Why did you suddenly say such things?"

"I thought about it, the queen is not a good person, and Wei Huan does not dare to disobey her. If Wei Huan becomes the emperor, I am afraid that there will be no way for his mother and concubine to survive in the harem. Ban Miao is a ruthless person, and he is also very vindictive. Once she If you gain power, the consequences will be disastrous.”

Wei Shao stopped talking. What Pei Ying said made sense. Wei Shao could also understand. It was just that Wei Huan had been established as the prince many years ago, and the prince inherited the throne. This was a logical thing. He had never given birth to another child. thoughts, let alone coveting the throne.

"The mother-in-law has a status. Even if Wei Huan becomes the emperor, no matter how powerful Ban Miao is, she will not dare to hurt the mother-in-law at will."

"You are so naive."

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"Wei Shao, I know you are more interested in marching and fighting than running the country, but you have to understand that now the world has been pacified, and the Wei Dynasty has changed from conquering the world to defending the world. These are two different things. Conquering the world Sometimes, real swords and real guns may be easier to use than using your brain, but if you are defending the world, using your brain is much easier to use than real swords and guns."

"I know, but I really have no idea about the throne."

"Then start having ideas from now on. It's not too late. With His Majesty's current physical condition, it shouldn't be a problem for another three to five years. During this period, as long as the imperial edict does not say that Wei Huan will be passed on, you will still have a chance. .”

Listening to Pei Ying's bold remarks, Wei Shao's heart was shaken like never before.

"I'll give you three days. Think about it carefully. If you are really willing to fight for this world, I will definitely help you."

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The thoughts in Wei Shao's heart were very complicated. He was the son of Wei Yuan, and he was born as a dragon or a phoenix among men. It would be impossible to say that he had no idea about the throne, but it would be impossible to say that he was full of desire for the throne. As for.

What Pei Ying said was something Wei Shao had never thought about. He had lived under Wei Yuan for these years and had become accustomed to obeying. His mother and concubine were also in the harem, and were always wary and restricted by Ban Miao. She also Got used to this kind of life.

Now, suddenly, they are asked to jump out of their own circle and confront the superior. It is false to say that he has no psychological pressure.

He also understood how ruthless Ban Miao was. If Wei Yuan died and Wei Huan succeeded to the throne, Ban Miao would definitely interfere in the government affairs. She also controlled the harem. When the power in a person's hands reached a certain level, many things would get out of control.

Not hearing his even breathing, Pei Ying knew that Wei Shao was not asleep yet.

Pei Ying turned around and rested her head on Wei Shao's shoulder. He stretched out his hand and held Pei Ying in his arms.

"Why don't you sleep?"

Pei Ying asked knowingly.

"Can't sleep."

"Because of what I said?"

"Ah."

"You said you are really strange. You are so decisive in killing on the battlefield, but why do you become hesitant and timid when it comes to these things?"

"I"

"Then what if I tell you that I want to be queen?"

"But what about your sister?"

"If you became emperor, would you hurt my sister?"

"Definitely not. That's your sister. Why should I hurt her?" "Then tell me, if Wei Huan becomes emperor and Ban Miao wants to harm us, which one of him or Pei Sheng would dare to resist Ban Miao?"

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"Wei Shao, let's not pin our hopes for life on the kindness of others. Many people have no conscience."

"But."

"Stop it, go to sleep."

Pei Ying stretched out her left hand and gently placed it on Wei Shao's chest. Listening to the strong heartbeat in his chest, she slowly fell asleep.

In the next few days, Pei Ying never mentioned this matter to Wei Shao again. She knew Wei Shao. If he didn't figure something out by himself, it would be useless no matter what others said.

In Wei Shao's troubled days, the first spring rain of this year came quietly on an ordinary night. After this spring rain, the air was filled with the fragrance of earth. Then the sun came out for a few days, turning the originally wet The soft land was once again hardened by the sun.

After the rain, the vegetation returned to spring overnight and sprouted. In the garden of the Peking Palace, you can see green embellishments everywhere.

These days, Wei Shao has been depressed. Pei Ying knew that he was struggling, so she took advantage of his day off to suggest that she go to Shanglin Garden with him outside the city.

Spring has just entered at this time, and the people who were allotted the land near Shanglin Garden are working hard to sow seeds. At first glance, there is a large area of ​​bare land, but buried under this land are the expectations of the people.

Next to this bare land, there is a green wheat field. From a distance, it looks like a patch of weeds. Only when you walk in do you see clearly that this is the food ration for the people today and tomorrow.

"I hope there won't be too much rain this year, otherwise it will affect the summer harvest."

Pei Ying stood in the fields and looked at the busy people.

"The people depend on the sky for food. There is a long-term drought in the north of Chang'an, and people often have no harvest. There are frequent floods in the south, which always flood the fertile fields. Only in Chang'an, the weather is smooth, and the people's lives are considered stable."

"Next time you take a break, I want to go to the Zhengguo Canal in the north. When it comes to sowing season, the entire Weihe Plain is irrigated, pointing to the water in the Zhengguo Canal and the Weihe River. Only when the people have enough food and clothing can the country be stable."

"it is good."

Shanglinyuan was originally a summer palace. Last summer, Wei Yuan took Deng Shou and several concubines to escape the summer here. Summer is still a few months away, and the palace guards here are very lax.

When Wei Shao and Pei Ying appeared, except for a few soldiers guarding the gate of Shanglin Garden, at first glance, there was almost no one there.

Seeing Wei Shao dismounting, the soldiers saluted him and Pei Ying.

"I have met the King and Princess of Peiping."

"Where are the palace guards guarding here?"

The soldiers hesitated for a long time and were speechless. Wei Shao had already guessed.

Worried that Wei Shao would get involved, Pei Ying stood by his side and persuaded him: "It's just spring, Your Majesty won't be here. It's human nature for the palace people to want to take a break. If Your Majesty comes, they will be busy."

"I know."

"When you meet the internal officials here, don't get angry."

"it is good."

Seeing Wei Shao and Pei Ying enter Shanglin Garden, the guard guard ran in quietly and went straight to Cai Yu's room.

Cai Yu, who was still in spring sleep, was taking a nap on the couch. A maidservant knelt beside him and was squeezing his legs.

"Guan Cai, someone is coming from the palace."

Upon hearing this, Cai Yu suddenly woke up and sat up.

"Who's coming?"

"Beiping King Wei Shao and his princess."