The news that the third prince, Qi Wang Zhao Li, had entered the meeting hall to supervise the country's affairs quickly spread throughout Yandu.
This is a message that could not be clearer.
Supervising the country and observing the government means supervising the government on behalf of the emperor.
This was an obvious signal sent by the emperor to the outside world. The third prince, who was usually inconspicuous, immediately became the most popular candidate for the new king. Almost on the next day, Prince Qi's palace was packed with people, and countless people came to visit him.
At this time, Zhou Yuanlang was still running around Yandu City.
He was at the gate of Prince Qi's Mansion, asking for an audience with Prince Qi. He spent all the money he should have spent, and even gave gifts to the concierge.
However, Prince Qi's Mansion was now too popular, and the Zhou family was obviously in decline. For three days, Zhou Yuanlang was still unable to get in.
The young general of the Zhou family had no choice but to return home. After thinking alone for a night, he finally made up his mind and decided to burn the cold stove.
So, in the evening of that day, he found the fourth prince Zhao Kai's residence, which was also the residence of Prince Wei.
His Royal Highness, King Wei, has suffered great losses in the Huaihe River in the past two years, especially after he brought Li Mu, the envoy of Nanchen, to Yandu for "peace talks". As a result, Li Mu made nonsense at the court meeting, causing Emperor Yongping to lose face.
The former popular candidate for emperor lost his favor.
Now, His Majesty the Emperor is seriously ill, and the inheritance of the throne of the imperial court has reached the most critical moment, but the Palace of Prince Wei is indifferent.
King Wei's mother was from the wealthy Lang family, and the Zhou family and the Lang family also had an old relationship. Therefore, the Prince Wei's palace and the Zhou family had a deep relationship. With this relationship, Zhou Yuanlang successfully entered the Prince Wei's palace and found the man who was drinking.
Zhao Kai, the king of tea.
Zhou Yuanlang knelt on the ground respectfully, kowtowed and said: "The Zhou family, Zhou Yuanlang, pays homage to His Royal Highness King Wei."
At this moment, Zhao Kai's face turned red from drinking. He looked up at Zhou Yuanlang who was kneeling on the ground, then spit out a breath of alcohol and said in a cold voice: "What are you doing here in my palace? No one can save you now.
Dad, even the third brother may not be able to do it, let alone this king!"
Zhou Yuanlang knelt on the ground, lowered his head and said: "Your Highness, I am not here to ask for help."
He looked up at Zhao Kai and said in a low voice, "I'm here to help King Wei."
Zhao Kai smiled disdainfully and said lazily: "How can I help?"
Zhou Yuanlang stood up, came closer, and then whispered: "Your Highness, the situation in Yandu is still uncertain, why should you be discouraged?"
"Third brother has already supervised the country."
King Wei closed his eyes and said, "The situation is still undecided?"
Zhou Yuanlang shook his head slightly, looked up at Zhao Kai, and whispered.
"Your Highness, Your Majesty, Your Majesty, His Highness King Qi, watches the government, not manages it!"
This is where Emperor Yongping's attitude was ambiguous.
The emperor is talking about observing the government, not managing it.
If it is government affairs, all government affairs in the assembly hall should be made by Prince Qi, who holds great power just like the emperor.
Guanzheng means that political affairs in the court are discussed and decided by the three prime ministers. The third prince only has the power to intervene, not to make decisions.
Although at this moment, it seems that there is not much difference, it is the only opportunity that Zhou Yuanlang can seize.
He lowered his head slightly and said softly: "Your Highness, if Your Majesty allows His Highness King Qi to supervise the country's governance, then the situation in Yandu will have been settled. At this time, His Highness King Qi can already be in Yandu."
Place your confidants in every key place, and it won’t take long for Yandu to have changed hands even if the emperor is still here.”
Hearing this, Zhao Kai's expression finally changed, and he shouted in a low voice: "Zhou Yuanlang, how dare you say such rebellious words!"
After saying this, Zhao Kai waved his hand and stepped back.
Soon, he and Zhou Yuanlang were the only two people left in the room.
He looked at Zhou Yuanlang and said in a low voice: "Based on the words you just said to alienate the Tian family's flesh and blood, I will be able to arrest you right now and hold you accountable!"
"But His Highness did not."
Zhou Yuanlang lowered his head and said, "Your Highness, you might as well listen to what I have to say."
Zhao Kai was silent for a while and closed his eyes.
"Just say it."
Zhou Yuanlang lowered his head and said: "The emperor did not let King Qi supervise the country's administration, which shows that the emperor has not made up his mind yet."
"At this time, Your Highness has a great opportunity."
"And the key to opportunity is..."
Zhou Yuanlang said slowly: "How to solve the current dilemma that our country, Da Qi, is facing enemies from both the north and the south."
"In the north, Prime Minister Ma has negotiated a peace deal with the Tatar Khan. The Tatars can be put aside for the time being. Now the only problem is Shen Qi in the south."
"Whoever can solve Shen Qi for the court and make the emperor feel at ease, the emperor will naturally turn to him."
"You put it lightly."
Zhao Kai sneered and said: "Your father was in this state in the south. Who has the ability to clean up this mess now?"
"Your Highness..."
Zhou Yuanlang looked up at Zhao Kai and said softly: "At this time, there is no need to solve the problem. Just let the emperor see that you have the tendency to solve the problem and the method to solve the problem."
After a pause, he said: "Because..."
"I would like to say something unpleasant to you."
He gritted his teeth and whispered: "Because Your Majesty, you may not be able to see the day when the problem will be solved."
Upon hearing this, Zhao Kai suddenly changed his color.
His breathing became rapid.
Because Zhou Yuanlang’s words were too bold and rebellious!
You know, the man on the throne has been the emperor of Da Qi for more than thirty years!
From anyone's perspective, Emperor Yongping was an irresistible existence.
At this time, Zhou Yuanlang no longer regarded him as an emperor who could not be blasphemed, but as a dying old man who could be deceived!
How treasonous this is!
Zhou Yuanlang lowered his head, not daring to look at Zhao Kai's face, but continued: "Your Highness, the emperor's young heir, at the beginning of his accession to the throne, Da Qi's national power became stronger and stronger. In front of Da Qi, the southerners could only tremble and bow their heads.
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"Nowadays, people from the south have begun to bite their noses."
"Your Majesty, it is absolutely unacceptable for me to meet my ancestors under such circumstances."
"At this time, there must be at least one person who can make him see hope of solving the problem..."
Having said this, Zhou Yuanlang calmly took out a memorial book from his sleeve and said: "Your Highness, this is the Ten Strategies for Pingnan written by Xianguan. Your Highness, please take a look at it and memorize it before you copy it."
One copy, a secret report to the Emperor..."
Zhao Kai was silent for a while, then reached out to take the document and turned to the first page.
Pingnan Shi Ce is very beautifully written, not only clear and well organized, but also of good literary style.
He looked at it carefully.
In this policy book, it was recommended that the emperor move south first and then north.
The specific provisions are that the first strategy is to publicize the old story of the Southern Dynasty General Yuan Du in Jiankang, so as to frighten the people of the Southern Dynasty and alienate the monarchs and ministers of the Southern Dynasty.
The second strategy was to mobilize the Imperial Army southward to drive away the Huai'an Army and level the Huaihe River.
The third strategy was to build a new Daqi Navy to control the Huaihe River.
The fourth strategy is to rectify the Qi army and rebuild the cavalry.
The fifth strategy is to underestimate the difference between Zhu and Han, and use talents to promote...
The ten memorials are all reasonable and reasonable.
By the time Article 10 was completed, Da Qi could go south to herd horses and go north to defeat enemies, becoming invincible in the world.
This memorial concludes with:
"After these ten strategies are completed, Da Qi will regain the majesty of its ancestors and become invincible in the world..."
Not to mention others, even Zhao Kai felt a little excited when he saw this memorial.
He looked at Zhou Yuanlang silently and said with emotion: "My father is mediocre, but I don't think Mr. Zhou has amazing talents."
Zhou Yuanlang lowered his head.
"Your Highness is so complimentary that my subordinates have not learned as much as my father."
Zhao Kai said in a dull voice: "If you say you are better than your father, you are better than your father. You Han people always like the father-father-son-son thing."
After saying this, Zhao Kai looked at the document in his hand with a faint look in his eyes.
"Other than that, what else can Master Zhou teach me?"
"Of course there is."
Zhou Yuanlang lowered his head and said calmly: "Your Highness, Your Highness King Qi is in charge of the country. Chaos and ominous signs are appearing in all parts of Daqi."
"The best thing is to have thunder and fire from heaven..."
Ever since the induction of heaven and man, the imperial power has had some interaction with the divine power. For example, auspiciousness or disasters from heaven will be associated with the imperial power.
The so-called thunder and fire from the sky means that thunder struck the temple and caused a fire.
It is best to burn this kind of fire in the palace, as it would be extremely ominous.
Zhao Kai frowned and shook his head: "It is impossible to hide these small tricks from the Cleansing Department. You are thinking too simply."
"Your Highness, there is no need to hide these things from the Purity Department. On the contrary, we need to let the Purity Department see them."
He raised his head and looked directly at Zhao Kai, his voice sonorous and powerful.
"Otherwise, how would the Emperor know His Highness's methods?"
"At this time, I am all together."
Zhou Yuanlang took a deep breath and said, "We are in need of a capable and capable new king!"