Liang Changmao seemed to be very satisfied with Cha Mingde's quiet elegance. In fact, this kid was so smart that it was difficult for him to be surprised.
"Grandpa Liang, can you elaborate?" Che Mingde seemed to be interested and took the initiative to pour wine.
Liang Changmao smiled and said: "You kid, you are just interested in these secrets. Let me tell you straight. In fact, the most important thing is that the prince is too unkind, or in other words, too bloody. After your majesty inherited the throne that year, , several brothers were deprived of their rights and became idle princes. Even King Fu, who competed most fiercely with him, was only restricted to the capital and did not harm him. Until a few years ago, King Fu died of illness, but there is one thing that must be loved. I am very worried. His Majesty, Crown Prince Fu, once came to my Majesty and said that Prince Fu did not die of illness, but was killed by some kind of curse. Your Majesty was also greatly surprised. After all, Your Majesty really wanted to kill Prince Fu, so why let him stay in the capital? After so many years of An Yang, it is impossible for Prince Fu to threaten him before attacking him."
"Could it be that after investigation, it was the prince who did it?" Che Mingde asked.
"I'm not completely sure, but the motive and some clues all point to him." Liang Changmao sighed.
"That's why Your Majesty is worried." Che Mingde seemed to understand.
Liang Changmao shook his head and said: "The prince does not leave any room for action, he is too cruel. Regarding the Ming Dynasty, do you know what the prince once proposed?"
"What?" Che Mingde asked.
"Those who were willing to migrate in the Ming Dynasty stayed along the Changhua River for three generations. Those who followed not far away were killed to avoid future troubles." Liang Changmao said in horror.
Che Mingde also felt a little creeped out when he heard this. In the past few years, in the north, although many people from the Ming Dynasty had migrated, there were still many who stayed near the old capital of the Ming Dynasty. It was not until the past two years that those people were moved there. The border area was designated as the North Xinjiang Prefecture for management, and the further north was completely cleared into a no-man's land. If the prince's method was followed, the number of people around the old capital of the Ming Dynasty would be at least five to six million, plus the people scattered in other places. , the total number is close to one million people. According to the prince, killing so many people may only cause instability in northern Xinjiang.
"Your Majesty really has the intention to change the crown prince?" Even so, Che Mingde still couldn't believe it. After all, the crown prince has been established for so many years, and changing the prince would shake the foundation.
Liang Changmao also smiled bitterly and said: "I have thoughts, but I have not made a decision. Mingde, I might as well tell you that I really intend to stand with His Highness Ninth Prince."
"Grandpa Liang, what are you doing?" Che Mingde was a little surprised.
Liang Changmao drank the wine in one sip and said with a wry smile: "Mingde, you are the most outstanding one among your peers I have ever seen. But if you are excluded, who is the most outstanding among the children of this generation? Besides Your Highness, I would not have any second choice."
"Oh!" Che Mingde didn't expect that the other party would speak so highly of His Highness the Ninth Prince.
Liang Changmao looked at Che Mingde's surprised look again and smiled: "Do you know what the first thing he said to me was after I became his teacher?"
"What?" Che Mingde asked.
"He said that he was the person raised by the father to check and balance the prince, so he didn't want to implicate me. If I wanted to protect myself, he could taint himself." Liang Changmao said with a meaningful smile.
Hearing this, Che Mingde was also shocked. Looking at Liang Changmao, he finally understood why this old man in the officialdom would wholeheartedly support His Highness the Ninth Prince. I am afraid that if it were him, someone who did this would also support him with all his heart. of.
Liang Changmao poured himself wine, and then said earnestly: "Mingde, I grew up in Jingguo. I heard my grandfather talk about the troubled times after the fall of Dakang. I have studied poetry and books for so many years. I want to unify the world. , the people live and work in peace and contentment, and I don’t care whether it’s a name that will go down in history or a reputation that will last forever.”
Seeing Liang Changmao saying such words while drinking, Cha Mingde also fell silent.
Liang Changmao didn't say anything more. Instead, he took the initiative to pour wine for Che Mingde, and then started drinking it himself.
After a long time, Che Mingde suddenly stood up and saluted Liang Changmao very cautiously and asked: "Grandpa Liang, what do you think is the way of heaven?"
"Huh? Why do you ask me this?" Liang Changmao asked.
"My teacher told me about the way of heaven, and I have been thinking about it. In recent years, I have some ideas of my own."
"What do you think?" Liang Changmao asked.
"I would like to hear your opinion, Grandpa Liang." Che Mingde said.
"Actually, you already know that the way I call is peace in the world, but you and I are both part of this world, and the well-being of the world is the way of heaven. Of course, I am different from you. In addition to the way of heaven, I also believe in the way of the world, the way of emperors, kings, and ministers. , and the way of running a family, of course it can be said that these are all part of the way of heaven." Liang Changmao said.
Che Mingde also nodded silently and said: "I always thought that the teacher was pursuing the way of heaven, but over the years, I have found that many people have their own way, and I have not found it yet."
"Do you desire anything?" Liang Changmao asked.
"I used to hope that like my teacher, I could travel around the world and live in style, but since I have been in the Northland for these years, I do have some ideas," Che Mingde said.
"What do you think?" Liang Changmao asked.
"I'm thinking that the way of heaven may not have only one direction, but many people have not thought about it. Grandpa Liang, you may be pursuing the way of heaven," Che Mingde said.
"Your idea is the same as everyone walking their own way." Liang Changmao asked speculatively.
"Perhaps, I haven't thought it through yet." Che Mingde shook his head.
"You are still young after all, what are your plans after this palace examination?" Liang Changmao asked.
"I don't know, I haven't thought about many things well, and I'm even a little scared." Che Mingde sighed.
"Afraid of becoming an official?" Liang Changmao asked.
"I'm afraid of being too restricted," Che Mingde said seriously.
"Is that so? Mingde, do you want to meet the Ninth Prince?" Liang Changmao suddenly asked.
"Is he two years younger than me?" Che Mingde asked.
"Not bad, do you want to meet?" Liang Changmao asked again.
Che Mingde knew that if he went to see her, it would be difficult to get rid of the relationship, even though he was the same now.
Seeing Che Mingde's silence, Liang Changmao also sighed: "If you don't go, I won't force you."
"I'm not afraid." Che Mingde gave a different answer.
"Haha... you kid." Liang Changmao laughed after hearing this.
But Che Mingde said with a bitter face: "Is it necessary to laugh at me?"
"Actually, you know that you don't belong to Xuanmen, but you can't let go of your chicness, so you become hesitant." Liang Changmao said with a smile.
Che Mingde was also stunned. After a long time, he suddenly smiled and said: Yes, I have been unable to let go. I have the Che family and my father's expectations in me. It is because I have always had some extravagant expectations. In fact, I should let go and shoulder my own shoulders. burden."
"Do you understand?" Liang Changmao asked with a smile.