Regarding the topic of his son's preferences, Duke Zhao only mentioned a few sentences and then stopped. Then he turned back to business and told his subordinates: "Yongcheng has returned to the Xu family. The situation in Chu is different. We need to pay more attention to it in the future."
Now, it's best to cultivate some friendship with the Xu family."
At this point, he paused and smiled: "This matter is the simplest. As long as we follow the waiter's wishes, we will be tied to the Xu family."
The staff hesitated a little: "Is this too much? Even if the Xu family wins Yongcheng, it is only a promising prospect, not real strength."
Duke Zhao Guo nodded: "That's the case, but we don't need to plan the child's marriage. If the mistress really likes it, that's fine."
The staff nodded thoughtfully. The eldest son had a lot of choices for his marriage at the beginning. No one except the wife mentioned whether he liked it or not. When he came to the second son, the prince did not mention any of those considerations, which shows that the two
The young master is different in the heart of the prince.
The eldest son is relied upon, while the second son is loved. In the eyes of the same father, different children have different ways of loving him.
"However, it is too early to say this. Miss Xu San is not an ordinary noblewoman, and Xu Huan has no son. I don't know how he will arrange for his daughter. This needs to be clarified."
The staff understood. Born in the Yan family, especially in such a special situation, they were not just brothers. Even if the Duke of the country loved his second son, he had to take into account the changes in the situation brought about by the marriage.
Speaking of which, someone came outside again.
This time it was a servant woman who smiled and said: "My lord, my wife ordered my servant to come and ask if there is a letter from the second young master? When will the eldest young master bring the second young master back?"
Duke Zhaoguo and his staff looked at each other and joked: "I know Madam can't help it."
He turned to the servant and told the servant: "You go and send the message. I will go back to dinner later and tell the lady in person."
"yes."
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The news from Yongcheng reached Tongyang, and naturally it was also received elsewhere.
Dongjiang is located in the south, and the weather is perfect at this time of year. However, the atmosphere in Dongjiang Palace at this time is a bit heavy.
In the past few years, King Dongjiang's health has not been very good. Especially this year, he has not recovered from his illness in the middle of the year. Everyone in the palace is feeling heavy.
However, in the troubled autumn, King Dongjiang, who was bedridden, still did not dare to put down his government affairs. He had breakfast every day, and when he was in the best spirits, he listened to the report of the long history.
Today Chang Shi brought a piece of news that shocked King Dongjiang.
"Yongcheng belongs to the Xu family?"
Chang Shi nodded and said: "Xu Huan's memorial has been sent out, and your Majesty has no reason not to agree."
It's useless not to allow it. The prestige of the imperial court is getting weaker. The governors and military governors in various places have the power. Xu Huan has already destroyed Wu Zijing. If the imperial court sends another governor, wouldn't it hit him in the face? If he does this, the newly sent governor will...
I'm afraid it will disappear on the road.
Furthermore, among the states, Nanyuan has always been obedient, paying taxes honestly every year, and paying tribute every year. In the emperor's heart, Xu Huan was a loyal minister, and he was one of his own. How could he not give him face?
He should be very happy, because Wu Zijing's move to seize the throne was a disgrace to the court, and Xu Huan was venting his anger on the emperor!
King Dongjiang sighed: "This Xu Huan is really silent. If Yongcheng falls into his hands, and he destroys the Wu family, I'm afraid the Chu region will have the surname Xu."
Chang Shi said yes, with a solemn expression: "Although Nanyuan was important in the past, it was only the land of a state. From now on, it cannot be underestimated."
The jurisdictions of Dongjiang and Nanyuan are connected, and there is no natural danger to each other. With such a big force suddenly appearing in the west, they have to be nervous.
The more King Dongjiang thought about it, the more he got a headache.
They, the Li family, have guarded Dongjiang for generations, just like the country of China. Dongjiang is rich and prosperous. They were not even looked down upon by the imperial court at first, but they have become increasingly weak in recent years.
After all, it was because of his poor health that he couldn't do many things as he wished, so he could only let it be.
A few years ago, Jiang Yi emerged from the north and almost unified Jiangbei. For this reason, Dongjiang has paid special attention to the navy in recent years, fearing that Jiang Yi would be ambitious and want to take a bite of it.
Now that there is another Xu family in the west, it is really difficult to defend based on the terrain of Dongjiang River.
King Dongjiang rubbed his painful forehead and said: "One north and one west, we must unite one of them."
Chang Shi agreed: "Your Majesty, do you mean to show your kindness to Xu Huan?"
King Dongjiang thought so and said to Chang Shi: "Jiang Yi is very ambitious and is not much better than Wu Zijing. In comparison, Xu Huan is easier to deal with."
Xu Huan had been the governor of Nanyuan for more than ten years. He had been on good terms with them before and often sent them greetings and gifts during the New Year.
Chang Shi hesitated for a moment: "Xu Huan is easy to talk to, but that's not enough, right? To the north of Chu is Guanzhong. If Duke Zhao can win over him..."
King Dongjiang thought the same thing. If a person as powerful as Duke Zhao knew the news, how could he let it go?
While the two were talking, the recorder on the side suddenly remembered something, took out a book from the document, flipped through it, and reported: "Your Majesty, the Crown Prince of Zhaoguo left Tongyang a few days ago and seems to have gone to Nanyuan.
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"What?" The news surprised the two of them, and Chang Shi asked anxiously, "Why didn't you tell me earlier?"
Recorder Na Na: "I didn't know the whereabouts of the Prince of Zhaoguo before. This news was sent together today."
Changshi didn't care to scold him, took the document, looked through it, and nodded to King Dongjiang: "The prince of Duke Zhao is in Nanyuan. I don't know when I got the news."
King Dongjiang frowned urgently: "Things are worse than we thought..."
If Xu Huan lets Duke Zhao win over, then Dongjiang will face a worse situation.
The room was silent, and a report came from outside: "The prince is here."
King Dongjiang cheered up: "Ask him to come in."
Not long after, a handsome young man came in and saluted King Dongjiang: "Father."
King Dongjiang looked kindly: "Wen'er."
The eldest son, Li Wen, was also his only son. King Dongjiang was born weak, and his concubines took in many concubines, but he only gave birth to one son. Fortunately, his son was in good health and grew up safely, which comforted him.
"Father, are you feeling better today?" Li Wen stepped forward and helped his father sit up, greeting him with concern.
King Dongjiang smiled and said: "You are in good spirits today. How about you, why are you here free?"
Li Wen replied: "The mother and concubine asked the child to ask the father about the autumn banquet next month..."
King Dongjiang remembered it. He had been sick this year and wanted to arrange his son's marriage. Princess Dongjiang selected many ladies and planned to have a look at them at the autumn banquet.
The children have grown up and it’s time to get a wife!
Looking at his son's face, King Dongjiang suddenly had an idea and asked Chang Shi: "Does Xu Huan only have two daughters?"
The long history says: "The twins of the Xu family are famous for their beauty, and his wife is from Dongjiang."
King Dongjiang had an idea in his mind and said: "Send a message to the Xu family and invite Miss Xu to come to Dongjiang to attend the autumn banquet."