Around the time of the day, in the side hall of the Ninth Prince Zhao Hongxuan's residence, Zhao Hongxuan and ten of his clan guards gathered around a table, staring at the two invitations on the table with almost identical words.
You should know that in the past, King Yong Hongyu often invited Zhao Hongxuan to visit the palace. However, Zhao Hongxuan's Zongwei Chief Zhang Ao at that time mistakenly thought that King Yong would be unable to compete with the East Palace, so he suggested that his Highness should not get involved in this matter and protect his own safety.
It was only later that King Su Hongrun revealed the truth, that Zongwei Chief Zhang Ao bitterly realized that he had made a wrong judgment.
Fortunately, Zhao Hongxuan was protected by his brother Su Wang Hongrun, and Yong Wang Hongyu would not target him because of this.
But the invitation from the Prince of the East Palace was really the first time.
After all, everyone in the room knew that Zhao Hongxuan's brother Su Wang Hongrun had conflicts with Donggong. Therefore, although Zhao Hongxuan would not get too close to Donggong, Donggong would not take the initiative to win over the former. The two sides would not be in conflict with each other.
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Unexpectedly, today, they received invitations from the East Palace and King Yong at the same time, which gave Zhao Hongxuan and his ten clan guards a headache.
You know, although Zhao Hongrun has told Zhao Hongxuan and others the truth of the matter, making the latter realize that Yong Wang Hongyu's power is not as weak as he showed, Zhao Hongrun also warned Zhao Hongxuan and others: the matter between the East Palace and Yong Wang
, don't mix it up.
Why?
The reason is very simple, because Yongwang Hongyu is very likely to counteract Donggong, so he cannot be offended. Although Donggong is not favored by Zhao Hongrun, it is undeniable that Donggong's current power in Daliang is still amazing. If he offends him, Zhao Hongxuan's
The situation won't be too easy either.
Yes, Zhao Hongxuan has a great brother, but after all, that brother is not in Daliang right now, so how can distant water put out a nearby fire?
After much deliberation, Zong Wei Chief Zhang Ao cautiously suggested: "Otherwise, ask Concubine Shu?"
Zhao Hongxuan scratched his head in confusion.
It's no wonder, after all, he is just a young man who has just turned fifteen. Although he has learned a lot at Gongxue, his life experience is still a blank slate.
So, Zhao Hongxuan took the imperial guards to the palace, to the Ningxiang Palace of his mother, Concubine Shen Shu, and asked her about this matter.
Regrettably, Concubine Shen Shu never participated in the struggle for power or intrigue, nor did she pay attention to the affairs of the court. She was just an ordinary little woman. Her greatest wish in life was to live a peaceful life with her husband and two sons.
How can I come up with any suggestions?
Seeing this, Zhao Hongxuan said with some disappointment: "It would be great if my brother was here... He must know what to do."
Concubine Shen Shu looked at her youngest son with some guilt. Suddenly, she had an idea and said to Zhao Hongxuan: "Hongxuan, why don't you ask your father what he wants?"
After hearing this, Zhao Hongxuan's expression changed slightly.
It's no wonder, after all, princes like Su Wang Zhao Hongrun who dare to go against the Emperor of Wei are unusual in both contemporary and past generations. Generally speaking, princes are very afraid of their father.
"I...my child should think about it by himself..."
Zhao Hongxuan shrank his head and retreated.
Seeing this, Concubine Shen Shu said helplessly: "You think about it, how can you compare with your father who helps you?...Don't be afraid, look at your brother, don't you get along well with your father?"
Is that also called pretty good?
The scenes of his father and his brother glaring at each other appeared in Zhao Hongxuan's mind, and he secretly smiled bitterly.
Fortunately, because of Zhao Hongrun's relationship, Emperor Wei used to frequent Ningxiang Palace, so Zhao Hongxuan gradually became familiar with his father and was not as afraid as he was at first.
Therefore, under Concubine Shen Shu's persuasion, he was finally convinced and went to Chui Gong Hall with anxiety.
Chui Gong Hall was not a strange place for King Su Zhao Hongrun, but for Zhao Hongxuan, he had never been there a few times.
Not to mention coming to disturb his father while he was busy reviewing memorials.
However, with his mother's encouragement, Zhao Hongxuan mustered up the courage to ask Lang Wei outside the palace to report on his behalf.
The guards outside the Chui Gong Palace naturally recognized Zhao Hongxuan and knew exactly what kind of brother the Ninth Prince had. They did not dare to refuse, so they immediately summoned a young eunuch from the palace and told him to report to the inner palace.
At this time, in the inner hall, Emperor Wei was indeed reviewing the memorials, but suddenly he saw a young eunuch hurriedly walked in and said: "Your Majesty, Your Majesty the Ninth Highness wishes to see you."
Xiaojiu?
Emperor Wei, who was reviewing the memorial, was stunned for a moment, then showed a slightly censorious smile on his face, nodded and said, "Xuan him to come in."
"yes."
Not long after, Zhao Hongxuan came to the inner hall feeling anxious.
When he found that the three Zhongshu ministers in the palace were looking at him with kind eyes, he was a little flustered for a moment, and actually bowed his hands to the three Zhongshu ministers first, which made both Emperor Wei and the three Zhongshu ministers a little embarrassed.
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After all, according to etiquette, Zhao Hongxuan should first salute Emperor Wei.
Fortunately, Emperor Wei also understood that this son rarely came to Chui Gong Hall, so he must be in a nervous mood at this moment, so he did not blame him. He even waved his hand to avoid the etiquette and asked with a smile: "Hongxuan, why are you interested in coming to me today?"
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If it were Zhao Hongrun, if he were asking for help from others, he would probably make fun of him and pretend to be stupid for a while, but Zhao Hongxuan was very honest. After hearing this, he took out the two letters from his arms with a look of distress on his face.
He pleaded: "Your Majesty, I don't know what to do, please give me some advice."
Emperor Wei originally wanted to tease Zhao Hongxuan. After all, he used to tease Zhao Hongrun like that. But recently, Zhao Hongrun first went south to Anling, and then led his army to Jiangdong a few days ago. To be honest, Emperor Wei really felt
Quite lonely.
He couldn't help but recall the scenes when the father and son were fighting each other. Although during that time, the naughty eighth son was so angry that he almost vomited blood from time to time, it was undeniable that during that time, he, the monarch of the Wei Kingdom, was also free of charge.
When you laugh the most.
It is precisely because of this that Emperor Wei knew exactly why the youngest son in front of him was here, but he still wanted to tease him to relieve his fatigue and boredom. However, seeing the well-behaved and frightened look of this youngest son, he really
Somewhat unbearable.
Forget it, lest that scoundrel comes back to trouble me again...
Emperor Wei stretched out his hand to take the two invitations, opened them, glanced at them casually, and threw them in the dragon case. Then he said to Zhao Hongxuan: "It's just a small matter, don't panic... You're the same over there.
There’s no need to go, just say it’s my wish.”
Zhao Hongxuan blinked his eyes, a little surprised: Is this matter settled like this?
"Do you think this matter is troublesome?" As if he had read Zhao Hongxuan's thoughts, Emperor Wei said with a smile: "By the way, speaking of which, I happen to have something to ask you."
After hearing this, Zhao Hongxuan's expression straightened and he said respectfully: "Father, please tell me."
Emperor Wei looked Zhao Hongxuan up and down and said gently: "Hongxuan, I was thinking about it a while ago and planned to let you go to Sichuan Luo as an envoy of the imperial court... Have you heard about it?"
Zhao Hongxuan was a little panicked when he heard this, and secretly glanced at Zhongshu Zuo Cheng Yu Ziqi. After all, the latter had told him not to reveal it.
Emperor Wei saw this scene and found it funny, but he did not say anything. He continued: "But today, I will give you another choice. Do you want to go to Sichuan and Luo, or do you want to go to Northern Xinjiang?"
"Northern Xinjiang?"
Zhao Hongxuan was stunned when he heard this.
You know, although he is not involved in the affairs of the DPRK and China, the events in Northern Xinjiang have been spread throughout Daliang recently, so how could he not know about it?
There was a look of struggle and hesitation on his face.
This made Emperor Wei feel a little puzzled.
After all, in the eyes of Emperor Wei, whether Zhao Hongxuan went to Sichuan or Northern Xinjiang, he was just going to get his merits for nothing. What is there to hesitate about?
But just when he was about to ask, he saw a flash of determination in Zhao Hongxuan's eyes, and he gritted his teeth and said: "Father, the emperor is willing to go to Northern Xinjiang!"
"Huh?" Emperor Wei felt that his younger son's expression was a little strange, so he deliberately said: "Northern Xinjiang is full of dangers... Do you really want to go?"
"Yes!" Zhao Hongxuan nodded and said seriously: "The emperor also wants to follow the example of the emperor brother and guard the country for our great Wei Dynasty, so that foreign enemies who invade in the future will be blocked from the country!"
After hearing this, Emperor Wei and the three ministers in the palace couldn't help but feel a little moved.
"..."
Emperor Wei looked deeply at Zhao Hongxuan, and the original idea of teasing him had long since disappeared.
He suddenly said: "Hongxuan, do you know that the battle in Northern Xinjiang is related to the life and death of our great Wei..."
Zhao Hongxuan was stunned for a moment, and then he mustered up the courage to say, "Your Majesty, I understand."
"Understood?" Emperor Wei squinted his eyes and said, "Then you can tell me how to deal with it if you arrive in Northern Xinjiang... If you answer well, I will send you there."
Zhao Hongxuan didn't know what Emperor Wei was thinking at this moment. A look of joy flashed across his face, and he said seriously: "Your Majesty must make clear rewards and punishments, enforce military discipline, and integrate the private armies of the nobles in northern Xinjiang... The strength of the Korean army lies in the cavalry.
It is good at sneak attacks and attacking the enemy unprepared. Therefore, it is necessary to build forts to slow down the confrontation with the Korean cavalry and focus on defense... It is said that Korea has a hundred thousand cavalry troops stationed outside the territory and consumes countless amounts of food and grass every day. The emperor
I suggested that the army in northern Xinjiang establish farming and support the border garrison. If one thing goes on, the other will disappear, and it will only consume Korea's food reserves..."
Listening to Zhao Hongxuan's talk, Emperor Wei was slightly in a daze.
Although the suggestions put forward by this younger son are not any fantastic ideas, they are just things that have been written badly in military books, it is undeniable that this strategic direction is very correct.
South Korea's army is too powerful, so the war between Wei and South Korea depends on delaying, preventing, and blocking. Emperor Wei himself thought so.
But it is not easy for a child who has just turned fifteen to see the essence of this battlefield and propose military garrison fields to feed the border garrison and consume Korean food instead of impetuously proposing to take the initiative.
At least, the young son in front of me did learn a lot from the palace academy.
After thinking about it, Emperor Wei suddenly said: "Hongxuan, when your brother went to war, I gave him three golden orders, so now, I will also give you three golden orders. With this golden order, you can mobilize
We have all the soldiers and horses in Northern Xinjiang. If there is anyone who refuses to obey, we will deceive the emperor by resisting the decree... Are you willing to take up the post of Deputy Commander-in-Chief of Supervision and Defense of Northern Xinjiang and guard the country for us, the Wei Dynasty?"
"Your Majesty... No, I am willing!" Zhao Hongxuan kowtowed.
After a while, Zhao Hongxuan left happily, and Emperor Wei looked at the former's leaving figure with a sarcastic smile flashing in his eyes.
People in their twenties have been fighting for power and gain all day long, and their enthusiasm for the country and their ancestors and the country is not as good as that of a fifteen-year-old child...
Involuntarily, Emperor Wei thought of his eighth son, Zhao Hongrun, who was rushing to Jiangdong with his troops at this moment.
He knew very well that the eighth son, who was respectfully called King Su, was actually a bastard son whose lifelong wish was to be a dandy. But in order for Wei State to survive and develop in the cracks between Han, Chu, Qi and other powerful countries, that son
The bastard son is now rushing all the way to Jiangdong with his troops and horses to join forces with King Lu Xi of Qi.
"Concubine Shen Shu has taught two good sons..."
Emperor Wei sighed quietly.
After hearing this, the expressions of the great eunuch Tong Xian and the three ministers in the palace changed slightly, and they were quite surprised: Could there be some profound meaning in these words?
However, Emperor Wei did not continue this topic. He closed his eyes and thought for a moment. Then he laid a piece of paper on the dragon table and wrote the character "Huan" with a pen.
He conquered the land far away, and established the four directions with force, which was called Huan.
"Tong Xian!"
"The old slave is here."
"Pass the decree to confer the title of Prince Huan to the Ninth Prince Hongxuan. He will serve as the Deputy Commander-in-Chief of the Northern Territory. He will assist the East Palace in guarding the Northern Territory and guard the country for our great Wei Dynasty..."
"Respect the Holy Instructions." (To be continued.)