Let’s not talk about Daliang for now, let’s talk about Zhongyang Hunting Palace.
On the night they arrived at the Zhongyang Hunting Palace, the three thousand dredging troops and eight hundred Imperial Guards who were guarding the imperial hunting team took over the palace's defense from the "Yang Wu Army".
The eunuchs who came with Emperor Wei followed the old rules and arranged for those who participated in the imperial hunt to stay in the palace.
The entire Zhongyang Hunting Palace was built based on the nine-gong formation, namely Qiangong, Kangong, Gengong, Zhengong, Zhonggong, Xungong, Ligong, Kungong and Duigong, a total of nine palaces, like stars holding the moon. Like this, the "Middle Palace" is guarded in the center.
However, according to the custom of the Wei State, the Emperor of Wei and his accompanying concubines did not live in the "Middle Palace", but in the "Kan Palace" to the north. After all, "North" symbolizes the supreme status.
The "Middle Palace" is actually a place for banquets. The main hall of the palace is very large. It is said that Zhao Kang, the previous king of Wei, once entertained thousands of nobles who participated in hunting here at most.
It is worth mentioning that there is also an exhibition area in the side hall of "Kan Palace" where Emperor Wei displays the achievements of the imperial hunting period. Over the years, all the large prey that Emperor Wei personally hunted or participated in will be processed with special techniques. Later, exhibits that looked like living specimens were displayed here. This custom originated from Zhao Kang, the previous king of Wei.
No, after moving into the palace, Emperor Wei took Concubine Shen Shu and Wu Guifei to the palace to view his private collection. After all, it was the first time for Concubine Shen Shu and Wu Guifei to come to Zhongyang Palace.
Not to mention, Emperor Wei's collection is really quite rich, with tigers, bear bears, jackals, leopards, and birds all in a dazzling array. Especially after special processing, the corpses of those beasts that look like specimens can mostly retain their ferocity in life. , so it was inevitable that Concubine Shen Shu and Concubine Wu Gui would be frightened, and they could not help but approach Emperor Wei, which gave Emperor Wei a great satisfaction.
In addition to the "Middle Palace" and "Kan Palace", the "Gen Palace" in the northeast used to be the palace belonging to the Prince of the East Palace, Zhao Hongli. However, because the position of the East Palace is temporarily vacant, this palace will not be used by the emperor this time. The building is vacant and has no owner.
To the south of "Gen Palace" is the "Zhen Palace" which symbolizes the east direction. It is the highest status palace except "Kan Palace" in the north and "Gen Palace" in the northeast. Therefore, the person who occupies it has always been the most noble. guests, but under normal circumstances, this palace has been the residence of the other princes and their concubines except the East Palace Prince Zhao Hongli over the years, including the two brothers Zhao Hongrun and Zhao Hongxuan who participated in the imperial hunt this time, also living in this palace.
Further south from the "Zhen Palace" is the "Xun Palace", which is usually the residence of the royal relatives, such as King Yi Zhao Yuanli, King Yi Zhao Yuanyan, King Zhao Yuanzuo of Nanliang, and the chief of the Wang clan of Zhengcheng who did not participate in this imperial hunt. Wang Yu and so on.
Let's talk about the several palaces on the west side. The "Qian Palace" in the northwest is usually a place where troops are stationed. Like this time, the three thousand dredging troops are mainly stationed here, and the dredging army that leads the three thousand infantry Navy generals Li Ji and Cao Jie.
To the south of the "Qian Palace" are the "Dui Palace" and "Kun Palace". These two palaces were used for the residence of nobles or officials who participated in the imperial hunt.
The "Li Palace" in the south direction is still vacant as usual - the Li Palace is also the emperor's sleeping palace, but it can only be opened under one situation, that is, when there is a Supreme Emperor.
For example, if Zhao Kang, the father of Emperor Wei Zhao Yuansi, was still alive, according to custom, Emperor Wei should give up "Kan Palace" and live in "Li Palace". Otherwise, "Li Palace" would remain vacant.
These nine palaces have different architectural decorations. Take the "Zhen Palace" where brothers Zhao Hongrun and Zhao Hongrun live as an example. This palace covers an area larger than the entire Prince Su's Mansion in Daliang City.
But even so, this palace was overcrowded in previous years. After all, Zhao Hongrun's brothers, except Zhao Hongli, the former prince of the East Palace, would live here, and each brother would be accompanied by the princess, Zongwei, Fuwei and several serving servants.
, according to this calculation, a prince has to bring more than a hundred people. If the "Zhen Palace" is not big enough, it really can't accommodate it.
However, this year, there were very few princes participating in the imperial hunt. Apart from brothers Zhao Hongrun and Zhao Hongxuan, it is said that only King Xiang Hongjing came with him. The other princes, the eldest prince Zhao Hongli, King Yong Hongyu and King Qing Hongxin, these
The three of them were still fighting over the officials in Daliang. The fourth prince, Yan Wang Zhao Hongjiang, was stationed in Shanyang and Qi County, the sixth prince, Zhao Hongzhao, was far away in Qi State, and the seventh prince, Xi Wang Zhao Hongyin, did not participate because of a leg injury.
This time on the imperial hunt - as far as Zhao Hongrun knew, Zhao Hongyin was knocked off a horse given by an unknown person last month and unfortunately broke his leg.
Precisely because there are only three people, Zhao Hongrun, Zhao Hongxuan, and Zhao Hongjing, the rooms in Zhen Palace can be said to be quite spacious.
"Lao Ba, Xiao Jiu, you two choose first."
When allocating housing, Prince Xiang Zhao Hongjing seemed to be quite courteous to his two younger brothers.
Zhao Hongxuan couldn't say he had a bad feeling towards Xiang Wang Hongjing, but he didn't have any good impressions either. After all, this third brother initially helped Yong Wang Hongyu to target the eldest prince Zhao Hongli, and now he helped Qing Wang Hongxin to deal with Yong Wang Hongyu. In his eyes, this was also a typical example.
He was a duplicitous person. Therefore, Zhao Hongxuan had no intention of communicating with Xiang Wang Hongjing. After a few perfunctory polite words, he took Li Meng and other three clan guards to choose a room.
In contrast, Zhao Hongrun had a few words with Xiang Wang Hongjing: "If the three brothers don't stay in Daliang, aren't you afraid that Zhao Wushi will be weak alone?"
Xiang Wang Hongjing smiled and said nothing. It was undeniable that he wanted to help Zhao Hongxin, the fifth child, deal with Yong Wang Hongyu. But the problem was that the Ministry of Personnel was originally the territory of the eldest prince Zhao Hongli, and Zhao Hongxin, the fifth child, secretly wanted to take over the Ministry of Personnel for himself.
Yes, this is not justified in the first place. In addition, this Yongwang Hongyu helped Zhao Hongli. Therefore, in Zhao Hongjing's view, the fifth Zhao Hongxin was doomed this time. But obviously, the arrogant Zhao Hongxin
Refusing to admit defeat, still fighting.
"Brother Yu will not be involved in that matter..." Prince Xiang Hongjing said with a chuckle: "In fact, I persuaded Zhao Wu that the alliance between the deposed prince and King Yong is just the same interest. The deposed prince wants to get back the official department.
And King Yong wants to use this matter to attack Zhao Wu... In my opinion, it is better to return the official department to the deposed prince. See if the deposed prince will side with King Yong. Don't forget, the deposed prince was captured by Yong.
Wang pulled me down, do you really think that Zhao Hongli can ignore the past grudges?...But it is a pity that Zhao Wu did not accept my suggestion."
After hearing what Xiang Wang Hongjing said, Zhao Hongrun couldn't help but glance at him.
It is undeniable that these words of Xiang Wang Hongjing hit the nail on the head - indeed, the eldest prince Zhao Hongli would not sincerely join forces with Yong Wang Hongyu, because it would not be of any benefit to him.
The strategy Luo Yao formulated for Zhao Hongli also proves this point: move the Donggong Party to Shangdang County, stay away from domestic disputes, hide one's capabilities and bide their time, waiting for the opportunity.
As the name suggests, Zhao Hongli will not really interfere in the fight between the two brothers, Yong Wang Hongyu and Qing Wang Hongxin. Although he is temporarily unable to reap the benefits, this does not prevent him from watching the fire from the other side.
Thinking of this, Zhao Hongrun suddenly lost interest. After all, he was increasingly opposed to his brothers fighting for power and wealth for the throne. King Yong Hongyu was okay, at least he was now temporarily sitting in Chui Gong Hall on behalf of their father and handling government affairs properly.
Of course, he had proven that he had the ability to become a king, but Zhao Wu, also known as King Qing Zhao Hongxin, this brother made Zhao Hongrun feel inexplicably unhappy.
After all, Zhao Wu has not made any achievements so far. The power he has formed so far is nothing more than what Zhao Yuanzuo, the king of Nanliang, and the Wei family of Longxi brought to him. Why should a guy like this who has made no contribution to the country show such power?
Looking arrogant?
"By the way, Brother Three Kings, didn't Mr. Liu Jie come this time?" Zhao Hongrun suddenly changed the topic.
King Xiang Hongjing was stunned for a moment, then smiled and said: "Liu Jie doesn't like hunting, so he stays in Daliang." After saying this, he thought about it and asked: "Hongrun, it is said that the illness is still in Fenyin?"
After hearing this, Zhao Hongrun said with a smile: "Brother Three Kings, don't get me wrong. I did not tie my sick brother with a rope to prevent him from returning to Zhongyang." After saying that, he put away his joking expression and said sincerely.
: "Brother Wen Ji is a great talent, Kou Zheng also thinks so. Therefore, Kou Zheng hopes that Brother Wen Ji will help him and work together to rectify Fenyin. But don't worry, Brother Three Wangs, if Brother Wen Ji wants to leave Fenyin one day
Yin, no one will stop me."
"Hmm." King Xiang Hongjing nodded when he heard this and said, "I have been ill since I was a child. Please ask Hongrun to ask someone to take care of you in this regard."
"Brother Three Princes, don't worry." Zhao Hongrun assured.
The "Bingji" they mentioned was "Liu Bingji", the cousin of King Xiang Hongjing.
This matter is probably one of the few things that caught Xiang Wang Hongjing's expectations - when he sent his cousin Liu Bing to Fenyin, he only considered that although his cousin was in poor health, he was smart and resourceful.
In order not to arouse the ill feeling of the brother in front of him, he was sent there. However, he did not expect that Liu Bing had no idea what kind of ecstasy soup he had been fed by the Fenyin commanders. He actually left and never returned. He is still staying in Fenyin until now.
Together with Kou Zheng, he reorganized Fenyin County.
At first, every time he thought about this, King Xiang Hongjing felt a bit toothache: for no reason, he gave Zhao Hongrun a talented person, and this talented person was actually his cousin Zhao Hongjing. He couldn't be beaten or scolded.
, it really gives me a headache.
But then he thought about it and felt relieved, thinking that there was nothing wrong with Liu Bing staying with Kou Zheng.
After all, in terms of closeness, Liu Bing is first of all Zhao Hongjing's cousin, and secondarily the rest. Furthermore, it cannot be said that Qing Wang Hongxin can surely overthrow King Yong. If the future events are anything like Zhao Hongjing's prediction,
If it comes to going in and out, it would not be a bad thing to use Liu Bingji's relationship to follow the path of the brother in front of him and avoid him being settled by Yong Wang Hongyu Qiuhou.
After chatting for a few more words, Zhao Hongrun and Xiang Wang Hongjing said goodbye.