"PS: I feel even more tired after sleeping all day. To express my apology, I will first send you a supplementary update of the 4,000-word chapter, and then I will code two more chapters."
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Zhao Hongrun took Que'er, Wei Jiao, and Jie Ziyu with him in a carriage all the way to the palace.
After yesterday's experience of being surrounded by people on the street, he did not dare to ride a horse again. After all, there were not patrolling guards in the city anytime and anywhere to help him out.
But having said that, this carriage with the mark "Prince Su's Mansion" on it still attracted the attention of the people passing by on the street. However, these people did not see Zhao Hongrun and could not figure out who was sitting in the carriage, so they did not dare to make any move.
Something abrupt.
After all, the young lady Yang Yanxing rides most frequently in the carriage of Prince Su's Mansion.
However, when he arrived in front of the palace, Zhao Hongrun had to get out of the car. When he got off the car, he clearly felt that the imperial guard's attitude towards him was more submissive than before, especially the familiar guard commander Jin Ju.
Zhao Hongrun looked very awkward as he hesitated to speak.
After casually chatting with Jin Ju, Zhao Hongrun led Que'er, Wei Jiao, and Jie Zizi to kill the Manlu Palace where his father currently lives.
As a result, when he arrived at the Manlu Hall and asked about it, the guards of the Gongwei Division who guarded the Manlu Hall told him that Emperor Wei was not in the hall at this time, but in the Imperial Garden.
So Zhao Hongrun led his men to the imperial garden again, and sure enough he saw Emperor Wei taking Concubine Shen Shu and Concubine Wu Gui for a leisurely stroll in the garden from a distance.
In view of the presence of Concubine Shen Shu, Zhao Hongrun did not dare to make any mistake. He put away the stinking expression on his face and took the initiative to greet several people: "Father, mother, concubine Wu Gui..."
Seeing her eldest son coming to the palace, Concubine Shen Shu was not only surprised but also very happy and asked: "Hongrun, why do you have the leisure to come to the palace today?"
"Concubine, the child just has nothing to do, so I came to the palace to have a look." Zhao Hongrun explained while looking frequently at Emperor Wei who was standing aside.
Concubine Shen Shu was also a thoughtful woman. One look at her son's expression and she guessed that this son must have come specifically to look for his father today. So after chatting with Zhao Hongrun for a few words, she pretended to watch fish and went with Concubine Wu Gui.
Went into the distance.
As soon as his mother left, the smile on Zhao Hongrun's face suddenly fell. He looked at Emperor Wei as if he was gritting his teeth and said, "Father, you are having a good time today!"
Hearing this, the smile on Emperor Wei's face became even bigger, and he said with a smile: "That's true. I have often taken your mother and concubine and Aunt Wu to relax here these days, how can it be just today?" As he said, he
Pretending to be puzzled, he asked: "Hongrun, you are very angry today, but why?"
Seeing the petty and teasing smile on the face of the father in front of him, Zhao Hongrun gritted his teeth with hatred and lowered his voice and said: "Stop pretending to be stupid. I was in Jiying Palace a few days ago. Was it the father's intention?"
"What?" Emperor Wei pretended to be puzzled.
"I mean, that day in Jiying Hall, the meritorious men under my command occupied half of the east seats. This was the father's deliberate arrangement, right?" Zhao Hongrun said bitterly.
"Just reacted?"
Emperor Wei secretly chuckled in his heart, but his face showed no emotion at all. He pretended to be confused and asked: "Those quotas were drawn up by the Ministry of Rites, what do they have to do with me? Although there are indeed too many meritorious people under your command.
, but I can’t just neglect those meritorious people just to avoid suspicion, right? What do you think?”
Zhao Hongrun was so angry that he was speechless. His father had made it clear that he was just pretending to be stupid and there was nothing he could do about it.
Seeing his son's angry expression, Emperor Wei felt even more relieved. That day at the Jiying Palace, Zhao Hongrun took the opportunity to ridicule him as an "old fool". As an old man, he remembered it clearly.
Perhaps because he still couldn't understand his hatred, Emperor Wei pretended to have just remembered something, and asked in surprise: "By the way, Hongrun, I heard that there was a news in the palace in the past two days, saying that it was you who wanted to marry me."
Participate in the fight for position? That’s strange, haven’t you always regarded this position as nothing?”
"..."
Hearing this, Zhao Hongrun's mouth twitched twice and said expressionlessly: "It's just some boring guys adding fuel to the flames."
"Huh?" The narrow smile on Emperor Wei's face grew thicker. After looking Zhao Hongrun up and down for a few times, he suddenly said seriously: "Hongrun, King Qing submitted a petition to the court yesterday and said something about the Military Casting Bureau.
Do you know the suggestion?"
Zhao Hongrun frowned and asked, "What's your suggestion?"
The Emperor of Wei looked at Concubine Shen Shu and Concubine Wu Gui who were watching the fish in the pavilion in the distance, and said lightly: "King Qing pointed out in his petition that the current scale of the Bingzhu Bureau is not enough to support several armies of the Wei Dynasty.
To replace equipment, he suggested setting up another department called the "Ordnance Manufacturing Bureau", which is under the Ministry of War to share the pressure of the Ordnance Manufacturing Bureau... What do you think about this?"
Hearing this, Zhao Hongrun frowned again.
He really didn't know about this matter, but he knew the reason why Qing Wang Hongxin did what he did. It was just to solve the suppression of the anti-rebellion army and the three northern armies by the Bing Zhu Bureau.
Although the Military Casting Bureau is still under the jurisdiction of the Ministry of War in name, in fact, there is no difference between the Military Casting Bureau and the subordinate departments of the Smelting Bureau. It was a powerful weapon that Zhao Hongrun once used to suppress and suppress Qing Wang Hongxin.
chess piece.
I remember that when Zhao Hongrun and Qing Wang Hongxin had a bad relationship, they secretly asked the Bingzhu Bureau to withhold the latter's order to build weapons and equipment for the anti-rebel army, forcing Qing Wang Hongxin to compromise in the end. But now, the conflict between him and Qing Wang Hongxin,
After the incident at Jiying Hall, it was not surprising that Prince Hongxin of Qing was prepared to imitate the Ordnance Casting Bureau and re-establish an ordnance manufacturing department.
"What can I say, my son?"
Zhao Hongrun said nonchalantly.
He didn't care much about this matter: Even if Qing Wang Hongxin imitated the Ordnance Casting Bureau and set up an ordnance-making department, wouldn't Zhao Hongrun be able to stop him? Just kidding!
Even if the Weaponry Bureau cannot be blocked, can we still get stuck through the Smelting Bureau?
You must know that the Smelting Bureau headed by Zhao Hongrun has the most cutting-edge smelting technology in the Wei State. As long as Zhao Hongrun is stuck on this and refuses to disclose the latest smelting technology to Qing Wang Hongxin, Qing Wang Hongxin's new foundry department will
We can only use the old technology, which is not only time-consuming and labor-intensive, but also the weapons and equipment produced are far inferior to the weapons and equipment forged by the Weapon Casting Bureau with the new technology support of the Smelting Bureau - having said that, if Qing Wang Hongxin is willing
There is nothing Zhao Hongrun can do about making some weapons and equipment that are almost out of date.
Ridicule is ridicule, Zhao Hongrun did see a hint from this incident: Qing Wang Hongxin, this time it seems that he really intends to regard him as an imaginary enemy.
I have to say that this made Zhao Hongrun feel very bad. After all, he had no intention of participating in the brothers' fight for the throne, and he didn't want to be involved. However, the incident in Jiying Palace a few days ago, and the rumors in the city yesterday
The rumor that spread like wildfire gradually aroused the vigilance of his brothers.
"..."
Seeing that Zhao Hongrun didn't seem to care, Emperor Wei turned his head and glanced at his son, only to find that the former's eyes seemed a little solemn.
To be honest, Emperor Wei didn't really care about the "Arms Manufacturing Bureau" that King Qing Hongxin planned to create, because the "Arms Manufacturing Bureau" was destined to be unable to replace the "Arms Manufacturing Bureau". After all, the latter had a Smelting Bureau and Su Wang Zhao Hongrun.
Support behind.
But having said that, this is also a signal, which means that King Qing Hongxin wants to get rid of the unilateral control of King Su Zhao Hongrun.
I believe that after settling this matter, Qing Wang Hongxin will most likely put pressure on Zhao Hongrun's side - this is what Emperor Wei wants to remind Zhao Hongrun.
However, from the solemn look in Zhao Hongrun's eyes, I believe he had guessed something, so Emperor Wei didn't say anything more.
After an unknown period of time, Emperor Wei asked calmly: "How do you respond to that rumor? ... Are you planning to hide in Shangshui temporarily to avoid the limelight?"
"Father, there is no need to provoke me with words." Zhao Hongrun rolled his eyes and said, "It's just a rumor. It will dissipate in a few days. Why bother to mobilize troops for this? My son is staying in Daliang, but I want to see who it is.
What do you want to do with this rumor!"
"Huh?" Emperor Wei was stunned for a moment, as if he heard something from Zhao Hongrun's words. His eyes subconsciously turned to Que'er, Wei Jiao, and Jie Zizi, who were not far behind Zhao Hongrun, and finally fixed his gaze.
On the body of meson owl.
Suddenly, Emperor Wei said with a smile: "Hongrun, go and say a few words of greetings to your mother and concubine. During these days when you are not in Daliang, your mother misses you two brothers."
"Is your father sending his son away?" Zhao Hongrun said coldly.
"Hahaha." Emperor Wei laughed, and then urged with a smile: "Go quickly."
Zhao Hongrun thought for a while and felt that this time there was basically no way to force the father in front of him to admit something. He couldn't help but feel a little discouraged. He didn't say hello to his father and went straight to the pavilion in the distance - he had no choice but to accidentally admit it.
, even if he knew that he was tricked by his father, he still couldn't produce any evidence.
Seeing Zhao Hongrun walking toward the pavilion in the distance, Que'er, Wei Jiao, and Jie Ziyu were also ready to follow.
When passing by Emperor Wei, the three of them bowed to him.
Unexpectedly, Emperor Wei left Jie Ziyu alone: "This gentleman is very unfamiliar."
Jie Zizi was stunned for a moment, then he quickly raised his hands and said respectfully: "Your Majesty, I am Jie Zizi."
"Oh." Emperor Wei nodded as if he suddenly understood, and asked in surprise: "Is it the new subject who was "top of the double list" the year before last, Jie Zizi? Sir, he is in my son's house now?"
"Your Majesty Miao Zan, I am so ashamed of myself." Jie Zigui said humbly, "I am now serving as an aide to King Su."
"Okay." Emperor Wei nodded, then waved to Que'er and Wei Jiao, who were still standing aside, and said, "You two go to your Highness. I will stay with Mr. Jie for a while and chat with him.
A few words."
"Yes." Que'er and Wei Jiao did not dare to disobey, so they either nodded or bowed their hands and said goodbye, leaving Jie Ziu alone next to Emperor Wei and the eunuch Tong Xian.
Watching Que'er and Wei Jiao leave, and then secretly glancing at Emperor Wei next to him, Jie Zizi's heart skipped a beat.
He would not believe that Emperor Wei left him alone because he had learned a lot after seeing him and was the top two people in that year, so he chatted with him out of love for his talents. After all, it was not that he had not noticed that Emperor Wei had just learned
That meaningful look.
"Jie Zizi...really?" Looking at Que'er from a distance, Wei Jiao and the two men followed Zhao Hongrun. Emperor Wei turned his back to Jie Zi, and asked in an elusive tone: "It was you who suggested that your highness should not come forward to clarify."
Rumor", right?"
Jie Ziyu's heart skipped a beat again, and he replied respectfully: "Yes, Your Majesty."
"Why?" Emperor Wei asked slowly.
"Why...?"
After secretly glancing at Emperor Wei's back, Jie Ziyu had many thoughts in his mind.
At first, he thought about repeating the words of advice to King Su Zhao Hongrun, but for some reason, a strong sense of fear and crisis emerged from the bottom of his heart for no reason.
Finally, he gritted his teeth and said in a low voice: "The reason why I made this suggestion is that I hope that one day, when His Highness Prince Su changes his mind, he can offset some of the bad effects."
"..." Emperor Wei looked back at Jie Zizi, seeming a little surprised and surprised.
After a while, he asked again: "What do you think of the title of 'Shang Jun'?"
Seeing Emperor Wei looking at him intently, Jie Ziyu almost suffocated. He suppressed his shock and said sincerely: "Of course I hope that your highness's second son will inherit the throne in the future, but all this depends on your highness's own will... I just
I am just a staff member and can only make suggestions for His Highness."
"The second son...?"
Emperor Wei stared at Jie Zizi intently, and the latter was covered in cold sweat.
I have to say that some people may think that Emperor Wei instructed the Ministry of Rites to bestow the title of "Shang Jun" on Zhao Hongrun's future sons in order to express the meaning of "no title", but in fact, this matter has another meaning.
, that is to appease the natal family of one of Qin Shaojun and Mi Jiang.
It's no wonder, after all, Qin Shaojun's biological father Qin Wanghui, and Mi Jiang's brother Yangcheng Jun Xiong Tuo, who is very likely to become the king of Chu, the Emperor of Wei did not want to offend him for such a thing, so the future heirs of these two women
In the story, the eldest son became the crown prince, and the second son inherited "Shang Jun". This is the true and complete intention of Emperor Wei.
Yes, even until this moment, Emperor Wei still hopes that his eighth son, Zhao Hongrun, will inherit the throne because he firmly believes that this tiger under his knees will definitely make Wei more powerful.
Therefore, among the rumors that "King Su wants to come forward to fight for the throne" in recent days, there are actually people from Emperor Wei who are behind it. He wants to use this to make his lazy son passively participate in this matter.
However, Emperor Wei really didn't expect that Jie Ziyu actually dissuaded Zhao Hongrun from coming forward to clarify the rumors.
It is undeniable that Jie Zizi's behavior coincides with the thoughts in Emperor Wei's mind, but he cannot tolerate this behavior: he is the king and the father, so he can do anything to his son; but Jie Ziu belongs to Zhao Hongrun.
How can a retainer or a subordinate impose his or her will on his master?
If Jie Ziguo really dared to do this, even if Emperor Wei knew that this person was a rare talent, he would rather kill him without mercy!
But what surprised him again was that although Jie Ziyu confessed his true thoughts, he also made it clear that he would abide by "His Highness's own will", which allowed Emperor Wei to temporarily give up the murderous intention in his heart.
There are some things that he, the father, can do, but others are not allowed to do!
"Very good. Mr. Jiezi is indeed a smart man with a thoughtful mind." After nodding in praise, Emperor Wei said meaningfully: "Abide by your duty and assist your Highness... Go ahead."
"yes!"
Jie Zizi bowed his head respectfully and saluted. After walking more than ten feet away, he secretly breathed a sigh of relief and then realized that his back was already soaked with cold sweat.