The prince lay on the bed all day long, knowing everything inside and outside the palace. With one mouthful, he told Yuan Qing and Yuan Hai's biggest concern.
"My grandfather has been in charge of the border army for decades, and my uncle has been the commander-in-chief of the border army for more than ten years. The Yuan family's contribution to Daqi is remembered in my father's heart."
Zhu Yun said slowly: "As for the border army, my father will definitely choose a suitable general."
As soon as Zhu Yun said these words, Yuan Qing and Yuan Hai's hearts sank.
Listening to the prince's words, I am afraid that the post of commander-in-chief of the border army will not fall on the Yuan family.
Yuan Hai calmed down and said in a low voice: "Your Highness, there are no outsiders here. If I have anything to say, I will say it directly. My second and third brothers are all in the border army. There are fully twenty nephews of the Yuan family serving in the border army.
Yu Ren. In terms of seniority and military achievements, my second brother is enough to serve as the commander-in-chief of the frontier army. Of course, there are many powerful generals in the court, and there are only three or five people who can take on this important task."
"I just don't know who the emperor prefers in his heart."
Yuan Qing's eyes also fell on the prince's face.
The young Crown Prince finally showed his style as a prince: "Peace at the border is of vital importance. My father will definitely choose the most suitable general. My uncle doesn't have to worry about it, and my father-in-law can rest assured."
He was the crown prince of Da Qi first, and then the son-in-law of the Yuan family. He could plead for Yuan Qing and get out of crime, but he would not rebel against Emperor Qing'an for the sake of the continuation of the Yuan family's military power.
In fact, from the emperor's point of view, taking this opportunity to weaken the Yuan family's military power is the right decision.
The prince's reaction was unexpected, and Yuan Hai was speechless.
Yuan Qing breathed out: "What His Highness said is true. I have deeply received the emperor's favor. Now that I have become an official, I should take good care of him. Important matters of the imperial court will be decided by the Sacred Heart."
Zhu Yun smiled slightly: "My uncle is really open-minded."
Yuan Hai had no choice but to express his position, saying that he would definitely support the emperor's decision.
Half an hour later, Yuan Hai and Yuan Qing left the palace and returned to Yuan Mansion, first going to see the elderly General Yuan.
Yuan Hai told General Yuan about what happened in the palace today, and his tone could not help but reveal a bit of frustration.
General Yuan frowned and glanced at Yuan Hai: "You are dissatisfied. Do you think the emperor is ungrateful when he crosses the river and demolishes the bridge?"
There were only three people, father and son, in the study. Yuan Hai didn't mean to hide it and snorted softly: "Isn't it?"
"Back then, he was the King of Yan. He was neither his direct descendant nor his eldest son. His biological mother died early, and he was not the most favored prince. If it hadn't been for the strong support of our Yuan family, how could he stand out among the princes and become the crown prince? Why should Shunshun be the heir apparent?
"Dragon Throne. It's only been more than a year now, but we have forgotten the merits of our Yuan family and want to take the opportunity to weaken the Yuan family's military power. Isn't this ungrateful and ungrateful?"
Yuan Qing frowned, but before he opened his mouth, General Yuan snorted coldly: "If you think so, it means that the Yuan family's reduction of military power is not unjust at all!"
"The Yuan family fully supports King Yan's ascension to the throne. Didn't the emperor give the Yuan family generous rewards?"
"The Yuan family has a queen and a prince. The prince has the blood of the Yuan family, and so will the future grandson. As a minister, the honor of the Yuan family has reached its peak. Do you still want to hold on to military power?
Fang, do you have to be Wang Mang?"
Yuan Hai's expression suddenly changed: "Father! I am completely loyal to the emperor and have absolutely no objection."
Yuan Qing also broke out in cold sweat on his forehead: "Father, you are serious. We, the Yuan family, are all loyal to the court, and the emperor will not be suspicious of us."
General Yuan had a sullen face and said coldly: "People's hearts are separated from each other. I am the biological father of both of you. I dare not say that I know what you are thinking. Your Majesty is a man of great talent and deep scheming. Only those who are wary of the Yuan family
It’s right.”
"Think about it for a second. If you and the Emperor were to change places, would you be able to do what the Emperor does?"
As he said that, he pointed at Yuan Qing: "As a general, you have lost battles one after another, killing and injuring countless soldiers and civilians. General He died in the battle, and the prince was injured. The emperor did not punish you and allowed you to serve as a general. Isn't that right?
En Haodang?"
Yuan Qing: "..."
General Yuan's finger changed direction and pointed at Yuan Hai's nose: "You always regard yourself as the prince's father-in-law, make friends with courtiers, and secretly encourage the prince to go to the border. Has the emperor ever become suspicious or blamed you? Is he being extra tolerant to you?
?”
Yuan Hai: "..."
Yuan Qing and Yuan Hai were speechless.
General Yuan snorted loudly: "The Emperor has been extremely honorable and kind to our Yuan family. You two should calm down and don't ruin the Yuan family's fortune, let alone embarrass the Queen and the Crown Princess in the palace.
"
Yuan Qing and Yuan Hai were scolded by General Yuan and responded in disgrace.
…
In the East Palace, Zhu Yun was also whispering to Yuan Min.
"...Min'er, I understand what my father-in-law means. However, I also have difficulties. I cannot change what my father has decided. Moreover, from the perspective of the East Palace, I also feel that the border army needs to change."
Zhu Yun recalled the few months he spent in the frontier army and sighed deeply: "The frontier army defended the city and had long lost their bloody bravery. If the imperial court had not sent reinforcements one after another, and if General He had not fought in a bloody battle to burn down the Tatar grain and grass, this day would have been
Whether the battle can be won or not is hard to say."
Even the subsequent pursuit in pursuit of victory was led by Shen You at the suggestion of General Meng, which shows how far the frontier army had reached.
Yuan Min listened silently, wiping Zhu Yun's forehead with a handkerchief from time to time. After Zhu Yun finished speaking, he said softly: "I don't understand the important matters in the court. Whatever decision my father makes, he always has his reasons."
"I am the daughter of the Yuan family, and even more so the daughter-in-law of the Zhu family. From now on, the power of Daqi will be passed to our son sooner or later."
"I can tell clearly which one is light and which one is serious."
Zhu Yun's heart surged, and he held his wife's hand tightly: "As long as you don't blame me."
Yuan Min's eyes flashed with water, and her voice was choked: "How could I blame you? If you hadn't wanted to exonerate your uncle, you wouldn't have insisted on going to the border. In the end, you were hit by a poisonous arrow and injured like this..."
Yuan Min turned her head to the side and shed tears.
Zhu Yun's right arm was injured and he couldn't move it. He raised his left hand, but he couldn't reach it. He said helplessly: "I can't even wipe your tears for you. Just wipe it yourself. Just think of it as helping me."
Yuan Min was filled with sadness, but was teased by Zhu Yun so much that she burst into tears and laughed: "How long has it been, and you are still in the mood to joke?"
Zhu Yun actually laughed: "I'm perfectly fine now, with no arms or legs missing, so why can't I joke?"
After a pause, he said softly: "If I can't lift the pen with my right hand in the future, I will use my left hand instead. Even if the handwriting is ugly, no one will find fault with it, and it will not prevent me from becoming the prince."
It turns out that he knows everything.
Yuan Min's whole body trembled, and tears quickly poured out of her eyes.
