350: Establish elders as heirs, abdicate to make way for talents
"Master Hou, have you really understood the realm?"
"Can you use it? Let me feel it..."
"I have to say that I just had a battle with you, Mr. Marquis, and I benefited a lot from it."
"I can clearly feel that my understanding of Jianyi has made great progress."
"Is it my misunderstanding? The Jianyi I learned seems to be a little different from your Jianyi."
"Could it be that the sword demon perfected it later?"
"That's right. I saw it in a book. Senior Sword Demon said at the time that Dugu's swordsmanship was still being perfected."
"Master Marquis, since you know Sword One, you must have received the inheritance from the Sword Demon Senior, right?"
Feng Qianxue was sitting on the carriage. She changed from her previous aloofness and was as talkative as a fly.
Zuo Chongming chatted a few words at first, but then stopped talking at all.
But despite this, this guy can still keep talking...
After finally reaching the Hou Mansion, Zuo Chongming, who was extremely annoyed, quickly called Qi Hao and asked him to arrange for Feng Qianxue, while he fled as if he was running away.
Not long after, Jiang Fenglong knocked on the door and came in: "Master Hou, Xiyun Mansion has sent something."
Zuo Chongming raised his eyebrows: "Whose?"
Jiang Fenglong put the spiritual ring on the table, frowned and said, "It's from Mr. Lu."
"Lu Weiguang?"
Zuo Chongming played with the spiritual ring curiously, and then took out several items from it.
There weren't many things inside, just a letter, a photographic stone and a big box.
After taking some time to look at it, Zuo Chongming glanced at the box curiously, flicked his fingers and opened the sword element.
The thing inside is nothing else. It has been officially improved for N times and finally became the first generation model of steam engine.
Zuo Chongming was not surprised by the emergence of steam engines.
Because he has hinted at this a long time ago, and due to the reality in which players live, the level of technology has developed to a very high level.
Through the history of the development of human civilization, they clearly know the development and direction of science and technology, and have a lot of knowledge to assist them.
Although the world of "Homeward Bound" is slightly different from reality, with the help of the above two, it is still much faster than a blind man touching an elephant.
Jiang Fenglong looked at this thing in amazement and asked curiously: "Master Hou, what is this? It looks like...a mechanism of exquisite craftsmanship."
Zuo Chongming smiled and said meaningfully: "This thing is much stronger than a hidden weapon. It can really change the world."
"ah?"
Jiang Feng was stunned for a moment, and a look of suspicion appeared in his eyes.
It's not that he doesn't believe it, it's just that the tone of his words is too strong. How can he change the world just by breaking things like this?
It should be noted that this world is too big, and even those who are strong in the Dharma Realm would not dare to say such arrogant words.
Zuo Chongming did not elaborate. He just lowered his head and thought for a moment, then whispered: "Tell Lu Weiguang, and follow his instructions in the general direction."
"However, one thing needs to be remembered. First, apply it to food, clothing and people's livelihood to satisfy yourself, and then make a profit."
"As commanded."
Jiang Fenglong nodded and turned to leave.
"besides……"
Zuo Chongming added: "Use all means to build a large granary and purchase all daily supplies such as grain, seasonings, vegetables, etc."
"All expenditures are given priority to copper coins and silver. If that doesn't work, use yuan stones. As for gold, we can only receive it."
"As commanded."
Jiang Fenglong nodded in agreement, and couldn't help but ask: "Master Hou...is something going to happen?"
The meaning revealed by Zuo Chongming's words was too obvious.
This is to prepare for war.
Because only when war is about to break out, people will hoard large quantities of food and other livelihood supplies.
Judging from the tone and content of Zuo Chongming's words, this acquisition is definitely at the swallowing level...
Could it be that the world is going to be in chaos?
Is that why the Marquis is so generous and spares no effort to arrange things in advance?
"certainly."
Zuo Chongming patted the steam engine and sighed: "Didn't you already guess it?"
When Jiang Fenglong touched his eyes, his expression changed slightly: "Uh..., really, is there really no other way?"
Zuo Chongming urged: "If you can persuade some princes to give up their ambitions, the Wu Dynasty can still survive."
"My subordinates resign."
Jiang Fenglong's face twitched and he left here speechlessly.
After he left, Zuo Chongming sat down, closed his eyes and sighed: "Emperor Wu, I am really curious, what will you do next?"
In fact, there is not much time left for Emperor Wu.
Firstly, it is because his health is getting worse, which can be clearly seen from his recent state at the court meeting.
Secondly, before Zuo Zonghe could catch it, the internal defense incident became more and more intense, and the goals of many princes had unconsciously changed.
In the past, everyone was competing for the position of crown prince.
But now, they suddenly discovered that the crown prince is not that important, and it is very possible to get it done in one step.
Therefore, Emperor Wu's current situation is as bad as his body, and the choices he can make are extremely limited.
From his perspective, Zuo Chongming only thought of two options.
Or, Emperor Wu could cut off his own arm and kill the internal guards, so that the princes would have no reason to attack.
But the problem is.
The inner guard is his sword and sword.
If Emperor Wu breaks the sword himself, only Zhenfu Si will be left.
The power of the Zhenfu Division alone, as well as the power of some royalists, is simply not enough to confront the bureaucratic family, and cannot even achieve a 50-50 victory.
The second option is for Emperor Wu to introduce the crown prince to divert everyone's attention.
Of course, it was just a transfer, and the internal guard issue could not be avoided after all. He had to give an answer, and it would be nothing more than death sooner or later.
Zuo Chongming was curious about what Emperor Wu would choose and which one would he choose?
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Imperial Palace, Imperial Study Room.
Snapped!
Emperor Wu, who was lying on the couch reviewing the memorial, suddenly threw away his brush and stared at him with splitting eyes: "What did you say? Say it again."
Liu Fu showed fear on his face: "Your Majesty, Zuo Chongming... understood the realm. This matter exceeded our expectations, so he did not kill..."
boom!
Emperor Wu violently overturned the table and roared like a beast: "Zuo, Zhong, Ming, you once again exceeded my expectations."
This chapter is not over yet, please click on the next page to continue reading! Liu Fu shuddered and hurriedly said: "Your Majesty, please calm down and take care of yourself."
Emperor Wu turned a deaf ear and sneered and murmured: "Every time I move, I can save the day. Ha, I'm really curious, how many trump cards do you have?"
"Your Majesty..."
Liu Fu opened his mouth and wanted to say something, but was rudely interrupted by Emperor Wu.
"Preach my will."
Emperor Wu said: "Order the senior officials of the six ministries to prepare ritual vessels, sacrifices, and luan chariots... and order the descendants of the clan to be on standby. I want to...sacrifice my ancestors."
Liu Fu lowered his head and responded respectfully: "I will obey the holy edict."
Emperor Wu took a deep breath and continued: "In addition, I will send someone to inform the eldest prince to come to him immediately. I... have something to tell him."
"As commanded."
Liu Fu's pupils shrank, and he understood some meaning from these words.
Could it be that Emperor Wu planned to make the eldest prince the heir apparent?
Emperor Wu said: "Tell Hu Mei to hurry up. I will give her five more days at most. Within five days, we must find Zuo Zonghe. If she is alive, she will see the person, and if she is dead, she will see the body."
"As ordered." Liu Fu agreed, not daring to say anything.
Having said this, Emperor Wu was silent for a long time.
After a full quarter of an hour, he said tiredly: "The champion defeated Feng Qianxue. I am very relieved. I will give you three thousand yuan stones and ten thousand taels of gold and silver..."
No matter how much he wanted to kill Zuo Chongming, he was still the champion of the imperial court.
Judging from this incident alone, Zuo Chongming brought honor to the court, and Emperor Wu rewarded him both emotionally and rationally to show his praise.
Of course, doing this really made Emperor Wu feel uncomfortable, from the bottom of his heart.
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More than half an hour later.
Nanyu, who was in a complicated mood, returned home and was about to talk to Nanchuan about Taiyuan University.
But before she could speak, Nan Chuan's first words shocked Nan Yu to the core.
She murmured, "You, what did you say?"
Nanchuan said with a dark face: "Eldest brother has just entered the palace. The six departments have also received the order and are preparing something. It seems to be related to the sacrifice."
"Could it be..." Nanyu Bingxue was smart and understood the meaning instantly.
"That's right."
Nanchuan sighed: "My father is not playing tricks this time. He really wants to make my eldest brother the crown prince. After all, to establish a crown prince, you must pay homage to your ancestors..."
Nanyu asked in a deep voice: "What are you going to do, brother?"
Nanchuan sneered: "It's not what I plan to do, but...by the way, what happened at Taiyuan University?"
The corner of Nan Yu's mouth twitched and she whispered: "Oh, it's hard to explain in words, this is what happened..."
After listening, Nanchuan fell into deep thought.
After a while, he put his hands on his hands and smiled and said: "I see, sister, you did a great job. You helped Zuo Chongming come over by accident. Nothing can happen to him."
Nan Yu quite agreed with these words: "Yes, at least not now."
Nanchuan pondered and said: "Brother Wei had just left the Prime Minister's Mansion, but after receiving the news that eldest brother had entered the palace, he turned back again."
"Both the Prime Minister and Brother Wei feel that the best way now is to stay put. If the trouble is too great, some people will be tempted to take the lead."
Nan Yu frowned and said: "Brother, what you mean is that Third Brother, Fifth Brother and the others can't help it?"
"certainly."
Nanchuan clicked his tongue and said: "If the eldest brother takes the position of crown prince, then he can naturally ascend the throne after the death of his father."
"If it's just the eldest son, then everyone is a prince, and naturally they all have the possibility of ascending to the throne. It's just based on their own abilities."
Nan Yu looked worried: "But the eldest brother has enough status and has not made any mistakes. It is not easy to stop him."
Nanchuan squinted his eyes with a cold expression: "No one is a sage, how can he be without faults? Whether he has made mistakes or not is not his decision."
Nan Yu knew what he meant, but she was still a little worried: "If the father insists..."
"That would be easier."
Nanchuan curled his lips: "The matter of internal defense has already put my father in a difficult situation. If my father insists on appointing a weak emperor again, it will inevitably lead to the situation going to the extreme. At that time, all parties will work together, and my father will have to...abdicate and give way to others."
"hiss……"
Nanyu's beautiful eyes suddenly widened, looking at him in disbelief.