Now, he has complete control over the overall situation of the court!
When his brothers of the same generation did not stand out and the influence of the prince under him was not obvious, it can be said that he now enjoys all the power and power. At least on the surface, there is no power to restrain him in the court.
Looking at the entire Da Qi, the four kings with different surnames who hold military power are the most annoying, or it may mean that only they can shake the foundation of Da Qi.
What else is there to say? Let’s hurt each other. Who is afraid of whom?
However, the four kings with different surnames are much more awesome than the Eight Founding Dukes, and they are above the Founding Eight Dukes' family in both prestige and power.
Even though the Eighth Duke of the founding of the country was very prosperous at the time, it seemed that his popularity surpassed that of the four kings with different surnames.
Especially during the peak period of the Ningrong Palace, they held the military power in the capital and border areas, and were so powerful that they could overshadow the four kings with different surnames. However, in fact, this was not the case.
The elder has the memory of the original owner and knows that the four kings with different surnames are the most powerful beings besides the royal family.
Apart from other things, if they really wanted to raise an army to rebel, the Ning Rong Mansion would probably only be able to pull off a small-scale team at its peak, and the number would definitely not exceed 50,000.
And if the four kings with four surnames make any changes, any one of them can pull out an army of 100,000 people. This is the gap, and it is also the main reason why the royal family is afraid of the four kings with different surnames.
However, nearly a hundred years after the founding of the Qi Dynasty, except for the prince of Beijing County, who voluntarily gave up military power and moved closer to the royal family, the other three kings of different surnames were still prosperous, and naturally they had their own unique methods.
After so many years of operation, it can be said that the power of the four kings with different surnames has spread to all aspects of Daqi. Especially in the border areas of the four directions, the strength and influence of the four kings with different surnames are astonishingly great.
Nowadays, even if you want to do something against them, you have to think carefully about how to choose a breakthrough point, instead of just taking action without thinking, which will cause turmoil or even rebellion.
From the perspective of the great master, the four kings with different surnames in this generation are just middle-class. If they really want to be caught and punished, it will be quite easy.
Obviously, this is also the case today. Several small countries located in southern Xinjiang have been very restless recently. The Nan'an County Prince stationed here has not been able to deter them. The imperial court directly ordered the Nan'an County Prince to give those small countries a show of strength.
If the Prince of Nan'an County really wants to win beautifully, he may not be directly targeted today. After all, civil and martial arts are achievements that every emperor needs. Otherwise, how can he be distinguished from other mediocre emperors after death?
When the news came out, everything was calm in the court. It seemed that all the ministers, including the current one, believed that the Prince of Nan'an County would definitely win this battle, and that it would be a great victory.
How should I put it? In their hearts, although the four kings with different surnames are regarded as the cancer of Daqi, they have to say that they are really strong. The 100,000 troops they hold in their hands are not what a small country in a barbarian land can do.
Withstand it.
"Sir, no matter how you look at it, Prince Nan'an has a great chance of winning!"
In the big master's other courtyard, core members such as Lin Ruhai, Lian Er and Zheng Er gathered together. They were also talking about the Nan'an County King sending troops to conquer the small country in the south.
As soon as Lian Er opened his mouth, except for the eldest master, the attention of the others was immediately attracted.
"Brother-in-law, aren't you optimistic about the war between Nan'an County Prince and Prince Nan'an?"
Lin Ruhai said in surprise: "No matter how you look at it, Prince Nan'an has a huge advantage!"
"Yes, brother!"
Mr. Zheng Er then echoed: "The king of Nan'an County has a hundred thousand soldiers. How many soldiers and horses can those small barbarian countries gather?"
"At least more than Prince Nan'an's!"
The elder spoke calmly and said angrily: "Do you think the war in the southern jungle is really simple?"
He shook his head and said coldly: "It's not that I look down on Nan'an, he obviously underestimates the difficulty of fighting in the southern jungle, and..."
At this point, he paused and did not continue.
"And what?"
Lian Er said anxiously: "If you have anything to say, master, just say it!"
"Brother-in-law, don't you want to whet your appetite?"
Lin Ruhai also smiled and said: "I know a little about those small countries in the south, and I don't think they are the rivals of Nan'an County King!"
"Haha, the outside world is more dangerous than you think!"
The elder chuckled and said leisurely: "Daqi has been stable for a long time, and many forces have been suppressed, but there is no such good thing outside!"
Seeing the confused expressions on Lin Ruhai and others' faces, he smiled and said, "You must know that there are some mysterious figures in this world who have real abilities!"
Having said this, he smiled and continued: "If Prince Nan'an is not prepared this time, he will probably suffer a big loss!"
Lin Ruhai and others were still confused, but they couldn't continue to ask questions. They planned to wait and see how the situation would change, but Lian Er couldn't wait any longer.
"Master, I have already decided to go out and make a living!"
Lian Er suddenly said: "According to the master's wish, I will go to the south to take office!"
"good!"
The elder just smiled and nodded, and did not continue to talk nonsense. He waved his hand and said: "You go back and prepare yourself. I will handle the transfer!"
Lian Er was not polite and left the courtyard directly.
"Brother-in-law, do you want to release Lian Erwai?"
Lin Ruhai was taken aback and said doubtfully: "It's not necessary!"
The eldest master is a dignified cabinet minister, and Lian Er's room for advancement has basically been cut off at this time. Unless he can make a great contribution or have a great opportunity, the third rank will be his limit.
Of course, there is another possibility, that is, the eldest father voluntarily resigns to give Lian Er room for advancement.
Not to mention whether the eldest master himself is willing to part with it, the Jia family alone will not agree.
Are you kidding? The existence of a cabinet boss can have a huge impact on the family and the mountain. Who knows if Lian Er will have a chance to re-enter the cabinet in the future?
"There may be big changes in the south. This is Lian Er's opportunity. Whether he can seize it or not depends on his ability!"
The old man shook his head and said with a smile: "If you can trust me, you can go there and give it a try. It's a rare opportunity!"
"Brother-in-law is still not optimistic about King Nan'an's dispatch of troops this time!"
Lin Ruhai smiled bitterly and said: "I do want to take a chance, but until Daiyu's marriage is finalized, I am not in the mood to care about anything else for the time being!"
Speaking of this, I couldn't help but feel unhappy, and glared at Mr. Zheng Er beside me.
"Ruhai is really sorry!"
Mr. Zheng Er was extremely embarrassed, but it was a fight between his wife and his mother, and it was hard for him to get involved. He smiled helplessly, unable to argue anything.
"Forget it about the second one!"
The elder smiled and said: "It's not that I underestimate your ability. Something really happened with Prince Nan'an, and you probably can't handle it even with your ability. It's better to accumulate merit in the Ministry of Industry!"
Master Zheng Er rolled his eyes, but didn't say anything to refute.
His family knows his own affairs, and his experiences over the years have told him that his abilities are still not enough to stand alone in the outside world.
Otherwise, with the status and power of the elder, it would not be difficult at all to help him get a prefect position in a better place. But since he has never done this before, he is really weak-minded and has no confidence.
Of course, if it were the second master Zheng from the same period in the original work, he would naturally have full confidence in himself and would not look back easily without breaking his head and bleeding.
Even if he really hit his head and bled, he would not admit with his hypocrisy that it was a problem of his own ability. Instead, he would blame it on the unfounded person behind the scenes, firmly believing that someone was harming him, and then
You will never look back on this road of self-deception.
Now, the second master Zheng has learned his lesson early, and the eldest master's light is too dazzling. He has recognized the reality early and has a clear understanding of his own abilities. In addition, his future is not bad, so he will naturally not be a fool anymore.
However, after recognizing the reality clearly, the eldest master said it so rudely in front of his brother-in-law Lin Ruhai, which made him feel very embarrassed.
…
On the other side, after Lian Er returned to his house, he shunned the maids around him and quietly told Wang Xifeng the news that he was about to be released.
"What, you want to go out?"
Wang Xifeng was taken aback, lowered her voice at Lian Er's signal, and said dissatisfied: "You have been staying well in the capital, why are you suddenly going to be released?"
"The master is in the cabinet. If I stay in the capital, I can't expect to have further opportunities in the future, unless the master takes the initiative to resign!"
Lian Er smiled bitterly and said: "It will be different if we are sent abroad. I will be promoted by half a level immediately and become a third-grade senior official. There is another opportunity to serve in the south this time. If I can seize it, I may be able to go further.
Directly enter the ranks of second-grade officers!"
Wang Xifeng's heart is moved. Who doesn't want his men to get better and better?
She also knew that the eldest man was the backbone of the entire Jia family. It was simply unrealistic for the eldest man to resign and make way for Lian Er. It would be better to let Lian Er go to the local level and try his luck.
Needless to say, the promotion route mentioned by Lian Er must have been formulated with the help of the elder. Wang Xifeng felt at ease and naturally thought of Lian Er taking the next step.
only……
"Second Master is out, do you only plan to bring your concubine there?"
Wang Xifeng smiled and spoke, but her tone was extremely unkind, and she sneered: "Tell me, is that so?"
"How can it be?"
Lian Er hurriedly explained: "I would only do this if I was only a small county magistrate, but communication between ladies of third rank and above is also very necessary, so naturally I have to take my second grandma with me!"
"That's pretty much it!"
Wang Xifeng looked much better now, but in a flash she became worried: "What will happen to the house if we leave?"
Lian Er was stunned for a moment and didn't know what to do.
The old lady and the second wife in the mansion are not fuel-efficient. If they leave at the same time, it is hard to say who will have the housekeeping power when they return to the mansion.
Anyway, Lian Er and Wang Xifeng will not give in even to death, otherwise they will cause trouble in the future.
"How about I ask the master to come back and take charge?"
After much deliberation, this is the most reliable method!