Empress Murong shook her head gently and said: "How can I not believe in Your Majesty?"
Then he smiled gently and continued: "But Your Majesty, when I heard this, I felt very incredible. I think those ministers had the same reaction. They are not as worried about the country and the people as I am, a woman with shallow knowledge. It is normal to have doubts." Ah, why does Your Majesty need to be angry with them?"
Hearing Queen Murong's words, Emperor Qianwu immediately felt much better. He relaxed his brows and chuckled: "Well, it makes sense. The imperial court has sent people to investigate carefully. Those ministers also have their own information channels. When the truth is revealed, those who have doubts will The sound will collapse on its own."
"What your Majesty said is absolutely true." Empress Murong smiled gently, and then asked the question in her mind: "Your Majesty, how did Changfeng open a hundred-foot gap in Liyu Mountain?"
Emperor Qianwu said calmly: "It is true that some methods were used. It is normal for the courtiers not to believe it."
Queen Murong knew that Emperor Qianwu didn't want to say more, so she was smart enough not to ask more questions and changed the subject.
"Changfeng has made such great achievements, and was left in the cold in places like Baishi City for ten years. He is Your Majesty's child. Your Majesty should reward him well."
Emperor Qianwu smiled: "This is natural."
But he was thinking in his heart: "How can it be just a reward? We have to let him take on more responsibilities and dedicate himself to the great cadres!"
After staying with Queen Murong for a while, Emperor Qianwu felt much better and left to review the memorials and deal with the government affairs.
the other side.
After the morning court, the eldest prince Li Chengye approached the somewhat unhappy Li Jianye: "Jianye, you seem to have something on your mind?"
He knew that after Li Jianye went to Huangfu with Emperor Qianwu, the relationship between Li Jianye and Li Changfeng became better.
Therefore, he wanted to find out some information from Li Jianye and find out the details so that he could make early plans for the future.
Li Jianye glanced at Li Chengye and shook his head in denial: "No."
Although he and Li Chengye were born to the same mother, their personalities are completely different.
He has always been straightforward and likes martial arts without any twists and turns. He doesn't like Li Chengye who is deep-minded and good at calculating people.
Li Chengye also knew that Li Jianye was estranged from him, so he pulled him to a deserted corner outside the Xuanzheng Hall and said seriously: "We are born from the same mother, why is the emperor so guarded against me?"
Li Jianye shook his head expressionlessly: "It's nothing."
Li Chengye continued to play the emotional card: "Although the emperor brother and the other princes are also brothers, you and I are closer by blood, so we must not be separated from each other!"
Li Jianye nodded expressionlessly: "This is natural."
His dull and perfunctory performance immediately made Li Chengye feel angry, but he still endured it and went straight to the topic: "You must know why my father trusted the Nine Emperors brothers so much, and how he opened a hundred-foot gap in Liyu Mountain. , right?”
Li Jianye suddenly showed a tangled look.
Of course I know, but I don’t dare to say it!
The court had just reached such a state, but Emperor Qianwu himself didn't say anything, obviously because he didn't want the courtiers to know about it.
He said it himself, could Emperor Qianwu spare him?
When the time comes, it is inevitable that he will be beaten with the belt of the seven wolves.
Moreover, he was a little afraid that Li Chengye would have some evil thoughts about Li Changfeng, so he shook his head.
"have no idea."
"伱!"
Li Chengye was so angry that he was speechless.
He had been observing Li Jianye's expression and could see that Li Jianye knew about this, but he just didn't want to tell him, his brother.
"You... are very good!"
After giving Li Jianye a cold look, Li Chengye walked away.
But he did not give up. After thinking for a while, he went straight to Queen Murong's palace.
When he learned that Emperor Qianwu was also in Queen Murong's palace, Li Chengye was overjoyed and did not go in to disturb her. He did not go in until Emperor Qianwu left.
"My son, I wish to express my regards to my mother. She may be in good health!" Li Chengye bowed and saluted.
"It's Chengye, come and sit down." Queen Murong said with a smile.
"Thank you, Queen Mother!"
Li Chengye sat down and did not reveal his purpose at the first moment. He chatted for a while and saw that Queen Murong was getting better and better before he spoke.
"Mother, when I came here just now, I saw my father leaving from a distance. I wonder why my father came here?"
Empress Murong narrowed her eyes slightly, gave Li Chengye a meaningful look and said, "It seems that you didn't come here specifically to say hello. You have other matters, right?"
Li Chengye smiled awkwardly and said: "I dare not expire my mother's term. Something happened in the court today. I am confused and came here to ask my mother for advice!"
After hearing this, Queen Murong couldn't help but sigh secretly.
My son is still a little out of control!
And his thoughts were in the wrong place.
What is the use of trying to figure out the Holy Will?
What Emperor Qianwu values is not these, but true talents, and he should focus on doing his own things well.
Empress Murong sighed secretly in her heart, but she didn't show any expression on the surface. She asked curiously: "What happened in the court?"
Li Chengye then told the whole story of the incident, and Empress Murong couldn't help but look even more puzzled after learning the details.
The seriousness of the disaster in Shangzhou and the majesty of Liyu Mountain far exceeded her expectations. The whole thing was indeed strange.
No wonder Li Chengye came to her to inquire about information. Even she felt extremely curious at this time and couldn't help but feel a little dazed.
Seeing her expression like this, Li Chengye guessed that she didn't know either, but he still held on to a glimmer of hope and asked, "Don't you think the queen mother doesn't know why?"
Queen Murong came back to her senses and said with a smile: "The queen mother really doesn't know."
Hearing this, Li Chengye couldn't help but feel a little disappointed.
After all, he is his own son, and his talents are outstanding among many princes. Empress Murong also hopes that he will inherit the throne, so she would like to give a few words.
She asked: "Chengye, do you know why your mother's favor has not faded for decades?"
Li Chengye was a little surprised as to why Empress Murong suddenly asked such a question. He thought for a moment and replied: "My mother followed my father in the army, fought in the south and in the north, and depended on each other for decades of life and death. Naturally, we have deep feelings, so she became a saint."
Favored forever."
"You only know one but not the other."
Queen Murong smiled and shook her head, stood up slowly, came to the window, and looked at the majestic palace, her eyes shining with wisdom.
She continued: "There are no less than a thousand concubines and maids in the harem, and there are countless young and beautiful ones. Although I think I am the most beautiful queen in the world, but time is not forgiving, how can I compare with them?"
Li Chengye was confused and didn't know what Empress Murong wanted to say, so he bowed and said: "The queen's eternal youth, how can it be compared to those rouge and popular powders?"
Empress Murong laughed at herself and did not answer the question. She turned around, looked at Li Chengye and said seriously: "Queen mother, the reason why I am so favored is because I know what to do and what not to do, and I can go about my duties with confidence and boldness."
Do it, and never interfere with anything beyond your responsibilities!”
Li Chengye knew that Queen Murong was trying to remind him and showed a thoughtful expression.
Empress Murong was a master of words in the harem. Over the years, no one could challenge her status. She relied not only on her divine favor, but also on her wisdom, which other concubines could not match.
"Your father, the Emperor, was in great health during the Spring and Autumn Period. Do you think he was confused?" Queen Murong suddenly asked.
Li Chengye's expression changed slightly. He quickly looked around and saw that no one was there. Then he breathed a sigh of relief and said, "Of course not. Why did the Queen ask such a question?"
Empress Murong said meaningfully: "You can doubt anyone's decision-making, but you cannot doubt your father's decision-making. Do you understand?"
As soon as these words came out, Li Chengye suddenly understood, and he quickly bowed and said: "Thank you, Queen Mother, for your advice. I understand!"
At this moment, he realized that his thinking had fallen into a strange circle and trapped himself in it.
Emperor Qianwu was not confused, so how could he do anything stupid?
Obviously Emperor Qianwu had long known that this matter would definitely succeed, and also knew exactly how Li Changfeng would do it.
Obviously all he needed to do was explain how Li Changfeng opened a hundred-foot gap in Liyu Mountain to dispel the doubts of the ministers, but Emperor Qianwu refused to explain. Why?
Obviously there are secrets in this that are not suitable for the world to know now. What is the benefit of breaking the casserole and asking the truth?
In this case, there is no need to question any of Emperor Qianwu's decisions. He must even give his full support and do his own thing well to make Long Xin happy.
Thinking of this, Li Chengye couldn't help but secretly rejoice. Fortunately, he didn't jump out and step on Li Changfeng this morning. Instead, he said a kind word for him.
If they behave like the second prince Li Shou and the sixth prince Li Ji, Emperor Qianwu will definitely be displeased.
Since Emperor Qianwu didn't want to say anything, he would never ask again and fully support Emperor Qianwu's decision, just to protect Li Changfeng.
It's just that even Li Jianye knew this secret, but he didn't know it, which made him feel somewhat lost, and he felt a sense of frustration that he was isolated from the core by Emperor Qianwu.
He secretly made up his mind to find ways to build a good relationship with Li Changfeng from now on and get into the core.
After knowing everything and finding out Li Changfeng's true identity clearly, he can then use it to make Li Changfeng his stepping stone to inherit the throne.
Seeing his expression, Empress Murong smiled sweetly and nodded with satisfaction: "I understand. I'm exhausted. Please step back."
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The second prince Li Shou, the sixth prince Li Ji, and many powerful ministers in the court sent people to Shangzhou to investigate the situation.
At the same time, a group of merchants who passed through Shangzhou and came to the capital to do business spread the word about what Li Changfeng did in Shangzhou.
Gu Tian, the minister of the Ministry of Industry, likes to drink and listen to music in Chunyi Tower when he has nothing to do.
On this day, he came to Chunyi Building with his entourage as usual. Just as he was about to go to the private room on the second floor, he couldn't help but pause when he heard the chatting content of a table of individual guests in the lobby on the first floor.
There were four people sitting at the individual table, but there were more than ten people surrounding it, and guests at the surrounding tables stretched their necks and raised their ears to listen.
"A miracle, that is simply a miracle. Without His Highness the Ninth Prince, Shangzhou would be dead. Even Xiazhou, which is adjacent to it, would be affected too!" One of the merchants dressed up with a shrewd spirit all over his body. The young man exclaimed.
"It's so miraculous, what's going on?" A person standing next to him obviously didn't hear what was said and asked in confusion.
The middle-aged man picked up the tea cup and took a sip. There was still a look of shock on his face, and he said loudly: "Okay, then I will say it again! The flood in Shangzhou was solved by His Highness the Ninth Prince! He did not waste a single soldier. Soldier, no one recruited any labor, so he took his entourage and headed to Liyu Mountain!"
"I don’t know what happened, but in just half a day, there was a huge sound of the earth falling apart, which could be heard dozens of miles away. Then a gap of 100 feet opened in Liyu Mountain, and the Shang River flood poured down into the Valley of Evil Beasts. !”
"As a result, the water level of the Shang River has plummeted. Not only has the flood problem been relieved, but even the evil beasts in the Valley of Evil Beasts have been drowned! Isn't this a miracle?"
"Everyone in Shangzhou and Xiazhou knows about this, and they all say that His Highness the Ninth Prince is a god descending to earth!"
Upon hearing this, Gu Tiancheng was stunned for a moment, and then a sneer appeared on his lips.
As the Minister of Industry, he knew better than anyone how difficult it was to cut mountains and stones. How could he believe what a middle-aged businessman said.
He walked quickly towards the middle-aged businessman and yelled angrily: "How can you open a gap of 100 feet in Liyu Mountain in half a day? What crime do you deserve if you are so monstrous and misleading?!"