After Longkodo and Yuzhu discussed it, they agreed very well.
However, Yuzhu knew that for such a big matter, Longkodo would definitely discuss it with Lao Si.
In fact, Yuzhu's private proposal was just a cover. Yuzhu's real purpose of doing this was to test the influence of the fourth child on Longkodo. How deep is it?
In history, there was a clear watershed in the relationship between Longkodo and Lao Si.
That is to say, after the fourth son had secured his position in the country, he quietly removed Longkodo from his position as the nine-door admiral.
Before that, the fourth child poured ecstasy soup on Longkodo. Not only did he keep calling him uncle, but he also really obeyed his words.
It is precisely because Long Keduo was deceived that he wholeheartedly supported the fourth son to ascend the throne.
In order to prepare for a rainy day, Yuzhu deliberately tested Longkodo several years in advance.
Let’s see what Longkodo would choose between his fourth son and his own son.
The results of the test, whether successful or not, have no impact on Yuzhu's grand strategy.
However, at a critical moment, how to deal with Longkodo's problem will definitely become a top priority.
Yuzhu was very patient. After the discussion that day, he never discussed it with Longkodo again.
A few days later, rumors suddenly spread in the capital that Longkodo was actually a member of the lurking party of the deposed prince.
After hearing the news, Zhou Quan smiled and said to Yuzhu: "Congratulations to Dong Weng, congratulations to Dong Weng. Obviously, in Duke Long's mind, you are more important than Prince Yong."
Yuzhu smiled faintly and said: "It may not be completely reliable. My old man Amata neither fully listened to my suggestions nor fully stood on the fourth position. He adopted a compromise plan. However,
It’s just a little bit biased towards me.”
Zhou Quan shook off his folding fan, smiled softly, and said: "Loyalty is not absolute, which means absolute disloyalty. Duke Long only needs to be slightly biased towards you, even just a little, and his butt is already crooked, and there will be suspicion on the other side."
Yuzhu showed a knowing smile. He just wanted to take advantage of the opportunity to get through the difficulties and drive a wedge between Laosi and Longkodo.
In top power circles, once there is a crack in the foundation of mutual trust, suspicion will inevitably arise.
As long as the fourth child continues to keep a back-up against Longkodo, Longkodo will definitely notice it given his shrewdness.
Besides, Lao Si set up a hidden chess piece around Yuzhu, so why didn’t Yuzhu make a chess piece in advance?
Yu Zhu was discussing the next move with Zhou Quan when the concierge came to report and the Thirteenth Master arrived.
"Speaking of Cao Cao, Cao Cao has arrived. What a coincidence." Zhou Quan chuckled three times, stood up and said goodbye.
If you say that after Yuzhu stepped down, who came most frequently?
It must be Lao Shisan!
In order to avoid suspicion, every time Lao Shisan entered the house, he walked down the west side door where people came in and out.
It takes at least a quarter of an hour to walk from the west side door of Lao Tong's house to Yuzhu's inner study.
It can be seen from this that Lao Shisan is still the sentimental knight-errant.
The entanglement between Yuzhu and Lao Shisan is too deep, and their relationship is naturally different from ordinary ones.
Therefore, Yuzhu did not change his clothes and stood directly at the foot of the steps, quietly waiting for the arrival of Old Thirteen.
The mistakes that Lao Shisan made back then were never forgiven by the old emperor.
Therefore, he has always been a short-term brother, and he has no serious errands to do.
To put it bluntly, the old emperor had completely ignored the existence of Lao Shisan.
Being ignored by the emperor is the most terrifying thing.
Among the older brothers, Lao Jiu, who is the worst off, at least has the title of Beizi.
As for the third, fourth and fifth children, they are already princes.
Lao Qi was not only the king of the county, but also took charge of the affairs of the Zhenglan Banner of Manchuria, Mongolia, and the Han Army due to the resignation of Yuzhu. He was also regarded as a prince with real power.
Back then, although Lao Ba was scolded horribly by the old emperor in public, he is still the powerful Lord Beile in charge of the affairs.
Lao Shi is indeed useless, but because his mother's clan is extremely powerful, he becomes the county king on his own.
Even Lao Twelve, who often eats at banquets, has long been Master Beizi, who manages the affairs of Zhengbai's three banners.
What's even more irritating is that Lao Shiba, born to a Han female concubine, has long been sealed as Beizi.
This person is afraid of comparison. If he doesn't compare, he won't get angry. The more he compares, the more angry he becomes.
"Brother, I'm here to drink with you again." Old Thirteen opened his mouth and made Yuzhu laugh.
"Brother Thirteen, you're a drunkard, so why don't you just say so." Yuzhu casually held his hand as a courtesy.
When Lao Shisan saw this, he said with a smile: "You understand my thoughts better than Fourth Brother."
Yuzhu personally lifted the door curtain for Lao Shisan and welcomed him into the inner study.
After entering the house, Lao Shisan casually sat down where Yuzhu usually sat. Seeing an unfinished landscape painting placed on the Kang table, he put his head in and looked at it carefully for a while.
"Hey, from now on, you will focus on the mountains and rivers, and stop asking about the worldly affairs of the world?" Old Thirteen teased Yuzhu with a half-smile.
Yuzhu smiled faintly and said: "To be honest with you, Brother Thirteen, I haven't touched a paintbrush since the rise of the clouds. Now, I just take the opportunity of observing the system to cultivate my moral character."
Old Thirteen was a very smart man. He heard Yuzhu's voice and smiled: "You're so discouraged? Look at me, I've been idle for so many years. I'm still enjoying my life."
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As for Yuzhu, it's just a minor complaint at best.
When Lao Shisan said this, he was accusing the old emperor of being cold-blooded in disguise.
However, with Lao Shisan's shrewdness, since he dared to complain about the old emperor's ruthlessness in front of Yu Zhu, he was not worried that Yu Zhu would tell the truth.
After so many years of dating, Lao Shisan knew very well what kind of person Yuzhu was.
Lao Shisan doesn't like tea, but prefers alcohol, so whenever he comes, Wu Jiang will tell the girls to come and serve him with a jug of wine.
If someone else came, Yuzhu would definitely have tea instead of wine in order to decorate his appearance.
The problem is, sitting opposite Yuzhu is a veritable king of heroes. Yuzhu simply stopped pretending to be pure and filial and raised his glass to drink with Lao Shisan.
After the Eight Banners entered the customs, there were no rules for Ding You.
However, in order to pretend that the Manchus and Han people were one, the old emperor specially issued an edict, ordering the banner officials to mourn at home for one month and then go out to do business. They only need to observe the mourning in private for three years.
Lao Shisan's ears and eyes were extremely clear. He had known for a long time that there was only an exchange of interests between Tong Guowei and Yuzhu, but there was no substantive family relationship between ancestors and grandchildren.
Seeing that Yuzhu was still very free and easy, without any pretense, Lao Shisan couldn't help but raise his thumb and praised: "Good brother, he is a true-hearted man."
Yuzhu took a sip of wine and said with a smile: "Keeping etiquette is in the heart, not in appearance."
"Of course." Lao Shisan grabbed the wine pot, lifted the lid, raised his neck and drank heavily.
Yuzhu nodded secretly. Even though there were not many people around Lao Si, everyone was effective.
Without the heroic demeanor of Lao Thirteen, who helped win over the Eight Banners officers in the Fengtai camp, it would have been difficult for Lao Si to win in chaos with Longkodo's support alone.
Lao Shi4, who had more than 100,000 troops in the northwest, had it not been for Nian Gengyao to control the supply chain, it would be hard to predict who would win!