Chapter 971: First the king and his subjects, then the father and son
"The Miao village we eradicated back then was only the stronghold of the Zhou family. However, over the years, countless women have married outside the Zhou family, and many of their descendants have already gained some power. Therefore, if Zhou Xingjia ascends the throne and makes a move, he can control many
By recruiting a large number of people in a short period of time, at least rebuilding Zhoujiazhai won't be a problem."
Listening carefully to Sanbao's explanation, Li Chen's expression showed no emotion at all.
After a long time, Li Chen said: "The problem in Miao territory is a big one and it is difficult to act rashly for the time being. However, Zhou Xingjia and Li Yinhu jointly killed thousands of people, and Li Yinhu killed the ninth prince. These two things must not be tolerated."
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Li Chen said expressionlessly: "Pass the order, Li Yinhu and Zhou Xingjia are wanted. Dongchang will pursue them with all their strength. Anyone else who discovers the traces of these two and reports them will be heavily rewarded."
Sanbao heard this and asked: "But the identity of King Zhao..."
The court wanted a prince, which was unprecedentedly big news.
It's also a scandal.
Li Chen said calmly: "Go and pass on the sect's order. I want to seize the title of King Chi Zhao."
The position of prince is easy to give but hard to take away.
As the prince of the supervising state, Li Chen can confer Li Yinhu the title of prince in the name of the emperor.
But once Li Yinhu was officially crowned king, his name and title would be recorded in the clan mansion and then kept in the Ancestral Temple.
Regardless of whether it is Li Chen, the prince who oversees the country, or even if the Daxing Emperor comes in person, if he wants to seize the throne, he must go through the Zongren Mansion.
But the only difference is that the Zongren Mansion will never dare to disobey the emperor, but they may not listen to Li Chen's words.
Who are the people in the clan's mansion? They are all relatives of the emperor, relatives of the Daxing Emperor, and elders of the prince Li Chen. They are all very senior and scary. Although they have no real power, they like to show off. If they are not full of power,
benefits, otherwise it would be extremely difficult to get them to do things.
Half an hour later, the clan ordered Li Canglan, a member of the royal family who was now seventy years old, to come to the Xi Zheng Hall.
Li Chen showed great respect to this man who even called his father uncle when he saw him.
He personally came to the entrance of the Xi Zheng Palace, waved away the eunuchs and maids on the left and right, and helped the aging Li Canglan into the Xi Zheng Palace. He also ordered someone to bring a chair and helped Li Canglan sit down.
After this whole process, Li Canglan was given enough face, and Li Canglan was also very polite. He took the initiative to hand over his hand and said: "His Highness treats you so well, I am worthy of it."
Waving his hand, Li Chen smiled warmly and said: "According to your seniority, I should call you great-uncle. As a junior, you should be like this."
It is a fact that the great uncle is a senior citizen, but Li Canglan is not so stupid that he actually sits in a chair and accepts the call of great uncle.
It is true that the Qin Dynasty governed the country with filial piety, but there is also a saying that the king and his ministers are father and son.
First the monarch and his ministers, then the father and son.
If his great-uncle had put on airs and really regarded himself as an elder of the royal family, he probably wouldn't have lived to such an age.
"Your Highness is really polite. The king and his ministers are the first priority. Father and son are still behind. Therefore, I would like to ask your highness and the senior minister to treat each other with the courtesy of a monarch and a minister. Don't try to offend the senior minister."
Li Chen smiled slightly, turned around and waved.
Wan Jiaojiao immediately brought two cups of tea over.
Li Chen personally picked up one of the cups of tea and handed it to Li Canglan.
Li Canglan quickly stood up and took it with both hands.
