As Zhan Peng said, Zhou Ruiyuan has superhuman abilities in domestic affairs. His many years of political career and several ups and downs have allowed him to see the current situation very clearly. Although there have been shocking news one after another in the Dakang Dynasty recently, Zhou Ruiyuan
But he always remained calm. Unless the emperor took the initiative to find him, he would never take the initiative to ask about these matters, especially important matters related to the fate of the imperial power.
Zhou Ruiyuan has been suffering from cold for the past two days and has been feeling unwell. He has been recuperating at home. He ordered everyone to decline unless summoned by the Emperor and Princess Yongyang. However, someone sent a greeting card early this morning. Zhou Ruiyuan just glanced at the greeting card.
After reading the contents on the page, his expression suddenly changed, and he hurriedly asked the housekeeper to invite the person in.
The person who came to visit Zhou Ruiyuan was Hu Xiaotian. Of course, he would not reveal his identity. He still dressed up in disguise. If he came with his true self in a swagger, he would definitely cause unnecessary trouble, not only for himself, but also for others.
Zhou Ruiyuan brought a lot of trouble. But after dressing up, how could Zhou Ruiyuan, the Prime Minister of Dakang, be willing to meet a stranger? This was hard for Hu Xiaotian.
There were many secrets in the account book Ji Feihua gave him, including Zhou Ruiyuan's. Hu Xiaotian just wrote Chu Qingfeng's name on the invitation and successfully entered the Prime Minister's Mansion and was taken to
Zhou Ruiyuan's side.
Zhou Ruiyuan's illness has not yet healed, and he spoke with a strong nasal voice: "You are..."
Hu Xiaotian looked to both sides, and Zhou Ruiyuan waved his hand, signaling for all the servants to leave.
Hu Xiaotian bowed respectfully to Zhou Ruiyuan and said, "My nephew, see Zhou Shibo!" He had already taken off his mask when he lowered his head.
Zhou Ruiyuan saw that he had changed his appearance when he raised his head. He couldn't help but be a little surprised, and then he laughed again: "Who do I think it is? It turns out to be my nephew. Please sit down quickly!"
Hu Xiaotian sat down next to him, and Zhou Ruiyuan glanced at the greeting card. He said softly: "If my nephew wants to see me, just reveal his identity directly. Why bother to dress up and get a special greeting card? Isn't that right?
Is it superfluous?"
Hu Xiaotian smiled and said: "Don't be surprised, Zhou Shibo. My nephew just arrived in Kangdu today. Before he could settle down, he came to visit you first. In order to avoid unnecessary trouble, my nephew made such an arrangement."
Regardless of whether this kid is telling the truth or not, if he comes to visit with his true colors, he will definitely cause a lot of trouble for himself. This kid is very thoughtful. Although he is young, he is experienced in doing things. It is no wonder that he is able to
Having achieved such an achievement in just a few years, Zhou Ruiyuan said with a smile: "I would like to congratulate my nephew. In a while, my nephew will be the prince-in-law of Dakang. I have prepared a congratulatory gift. I will give it to my nephew and the princess on their wedding day."
superior."
Hu Xiaotian said: "To be honest, Uncle Shi, my nephew is not here to ask for gifts."
Zhou Ruiyuan groaned, his expression looked a little surprised, but his heart remained calm. After Hu Xiaotian revealed his identity, he had vaguely guessed the main purpose of Hu Xiaotian's visit this time. Emperor Dakang ordered that Hu Xiaotian and Princess Yongyang be
On the surface, the marriage was a favor to him, but in fact it was a cruel political struggle. Zhou Ruiyuan did not want to see this happen. There have been many famines in Dakang in recent years, and the situation in the DPRK has also been changing. It can be said that
Both the court and the people have been severely weakened. Now because of Heihu's southern invasion, Dayong has to postpone the plan to invade Dakang, and also relaxed the food ban on Dakang. For Dakang, everyone should be united.
, an excellent opportunity to recuperate and recuperate. If it can be done, even if it cannot restore its former glory as the overlord of the Central Plains, it can at least regain its footing, consolidate its foundation, and plan for future development.
But the external crisis had just eased, and the emperor couldn't wait to start an internal dispute. From the court's point of view, it was certainly a good thing to control Hu Xiaotian and weaken his power, but from the current situation of Dakang, from the overall perspective
It is unwise to see what Long Xuanen did. Zhou Ruiyuan could not understand the emperor more and more. Apart from the illusory immortality, the old emperor seemed to have completely lost interest in other things. A monarch who has no intention of governing the country, why should he continue to dominate the country?
In this seat.
Zhou Ruiyuan once considered that the old emperor's forced marriage might trigger a complete break between Hu Xiaotian and Dakang. After all, Hu Xiaotian now has considerable strength, guarding the lower reaches of the Yongjiang River and controlling the Yunze Islands. If he wants to stand on his own, that is not the case.
It's impossible. The old emperor is eager to marry Hu Xiaotian and Princess Yongyang. His purpose is known to the world. Hu Xiaotian's mind will definitely be able to see through his intentions. Looking at Hu Xiaotian in front of him, Zhou Ruiyuan secretly admires this boy's courage. In such a disadvantageous situation,
He was really courageous to dare to come under the circumstances. Zhou Ruiyuan also understood that Hu Xiaotian was by no means a reckless and impulsive person, and he must have been well prepared when he came to Kangdu.
Zhou Ruiyuan said: "My nephew is indeed very thoughtful. If others know that the first thing my nephew does when he returns to Kangdu is to see me, it's hard to say that he won't have other ideas."
Hu Xiaotian said: "My nephew wants to ask Mr. Shibo for some advice."
Zhou Ruiyuan burst out laughing: "My nephew's words put me to shame. With your knowledge today, how can I dare to give you advice?"
Hu Xiaotian said: "Shibo should be able to see that my nephew's current situation is very embarrassing. Before coming to Kangdu, I was also entangled and hesitant."
Zhou Ruiyuan said: "I'm afraid I can't help with my nephew's matter." Of course he knew that Hu Xiaotian came to him not just for a visit, but to seek help from him, but Zhou Ruiyuan did not want to get involved in this power struggle.
It is not that he protects himself wisely but that he is powerless. All he can do now is to try his best to keep Dakang's riddled ship moving slowly and do his own job. As for other things, he doesn't want to care about them.
Don't want to ask.
Hu Xiaotian said: "What does Shibo think of the current situation?"
Zhou Ruiyuan smiled calmly and said: "It is up to the emperor and others to take care of state affairs. The things I have to do have already exhausted me."
Hu Xiaotian suddenly said: "Auntie's death anniversary will be in two days, right?"
Zhou Ruiyuan never expected that Hu Xiaotian's topic would suddenly turn to his deceased wife. He frowned and his displeasure naturally showed. No one likes outsiders mentioning their family affairs.
Hu Xiaotian said: "I heard that when I was a child, it was my aunt and my mother who made a marriage contract for me and my wife."
Zhou Ruiyuan suppressed the displeasure in his heart and said: "Why bother mentioning old things again."
Hu Xiaotian said: "My mother has passed away. I heard that my aunt passed away nine years ago. It must be very hard for Shibo to raise his daughter by himself."
Zhou Ruiyuan said: "Parents in the world are not the same. When you have children in the future, you will love her as much as we do." When he said this, the figure of his daughter appeared in front of his eyes, and he felt sad for a while. The relationship between father and daughter
The gap may not be bridged in this life.
Hu Xiaotian said: "I heard that my aunt committed suicide."
Zhou Ruiyuan could no longer suppress the anger in his heart. He stood up suddenly and said coldly: "I have important matters to attend to. Mr. Hu, I'm sorry to see you off so far." This guy dared to expose my scars. No wonder I turned against him and ordered him to be kicked out.
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Hu Xiaotian had no intention of leaving, and said calmly: "The owner of Meizhuang is Shibo's confidant, right? After my aunt committed suicide, why didn't my uncle marry her?"
Zhou Ruiyuan felt as if someone had punched him hard in the heart. His face instantly became as pale as paper, and his lips lost their color and started to tremble slightly. He glared at Hu Xiaotian, but under Hu Xiaotian's calm eyes, he gradually softened and his breathing became softer.
Somewhat hurriedly, after a while, he sat back down again and whispered: "How do you know these things?"
Hu Xiaotian said: "Ji Feihua once gave me an account book, which recorded many people's secrets. I accidentally saw Shibo's family affairs in it. I didn't want to mention these things at first, but Shibo was depressed and had no idea.
Fighting spirit, seeing my nephew in trouble, he just sat back and ignored it. My nephew had no choice but to resort to this strategy. Shibo, don’t worry, you know this and I know it, and I will never leak it to a third party."
Zhou Ruiyuan snorted coldly, obviously very dissatisfied with this guy who used his privacy to blackmail him. But when others caught him in his sore spot, he had no choice but to bow his head regardless of his status.
Hu Xiaotian said: "Shibo, let's put aside the relationship between your family and our family. Let's discuss the matter. The emperor is eager to marry the princess and me, not because he is showing favor to me. He is worried that my power will increase, and he is eager to put it aside.
I coaxed you to Kangdu, set up a trap to trap me, and even tried every means to get rid of me."
Zhou Ruiyuan said: "Since you have seen things so thoroughly, why do you need to come back?"
Hu Xiaotian said: "I don't want to be a treacherous person, and I don't think the emperor can touch me with his current ability!" His voice was full of strong confidence.
Zhou Ruiyuan sighed and said: "I don't understand the emperor's behavior. Don't say that you just don't have the intention to rebel. Even if you have the idea of reliance, if he takes action against you now, he will destroy the Great Wall." Hu Xiaotian's existence has undoubtedly become
Without Dakang's northern barrier, if Dayong invaded from the south, he would have to face a decisive battle with Hu Xiaotian first. Therefore, his existence was not a bad thing for Dakang. Long Xuanen was eager to eradicate him, which would inevitably cause turmoil in Dakang's current situation.
, and may even affect the defense of the entire northern border. Zhou Ruiyuan was opposed to the imperial court attacking Hu Xiaotian at this time.
Hu Xiaotian said: "The emperor is already old and confused. He is extremely selfish. Apart from immortality and living as long as the heavens, he doesn't care about other things at all. He doesn't care about the rise and fall of the great prosperity or the life and death of the people."
inside."
Zhou Ruiyuan said: "I am currently only responsible for handling the internal affairs of Dakang in the court. Except for the matters within my scope of duties, I will never interfere with other matters."
Hu Xiaotian said: "Shibo should know what happened in Longting Town?"
