King Liu Ci of Hengshan recovered from his illness, which made all the courtiers heave a sigh of relief. During this period of time, they had been living an uncomfortable life sandwiched between the prince, the queen and the king. Some people chose to wait and see, and some chose to seek refuge. Those who were watching at this time felt in their hearts He sneered, glad that his choice was extremely correct; some of those who took refuge were happy and some were sad, those who supported the queen were eliminated by Liu Shuang, those who supported Liu Shuang were eliminated by Liu Ci, and only those who played Infernal Affairs like Zhang Guangchang escaped.
In order to prevent Liu Shuang from making drastic actions in anger, Liu Ci worked with Zhang Guangchang and Xi Ci overnight to deal with all Liu Shuang's gang members. When Liu Shuang and Wei Qing performed incognito private visits in Nanbei City, He has become a loner.
There was no discussion for more than ten days. Liu Ci sat on the throne early in the morning. He moved his right arm slightly, and the soreness on his shoulder made him tremble: "I have been ill for so many days, and all your ministers have been working diligently. I am very relieved." , From today on, you all should not slack off in performing your duties. I will announce something. After the new year, I will decide to go to Chang'an to have an audience. The affairs of the country will be handed over to Xiao'er. You should assist Xiao'er and not neglect government affairs. "
"Father, don't worry, my son will work hard and not be tired at all." Liu Xiao was beaming with joy, while Liu Shuang was frowning.
"In Lu'an County, the investigation into the death of my concubine must be stepped up, and the culprit must be caught. Do you understand?"
The newly appointed Lu'an County Magistrate hurriedly knelt down: "No! I will do my best!"
Liu Ci nodded: "Next year is the year of my visit to the Hengshan Kingdom, and it is also the year of my visit to the Huainan Kingdom. I have decided to send an envoy to contact Brother Wang. Please tell me who can be the envoy?"
No one reacted for a moment, and everyone was surprised by the news that Liu Ci suddenly released. Going to Chang'an for an audience was a very risky job, because no one had the backing of King Liang. King Liang was doted on by Empress Dowager Dou and Emperor Jing. Brother-in-law and brother-in-law have good words, so King Liang wished he could stay in Chang'an and not come back. Even so, he still died on the way to Chang'an.
Except for the King of Liang who died early, the other princes and princes were very secretive about going to Chang'an. Even thinking about it made them nervous. Liu Ci, the King of Hengshan, not only declared that he was going to Chang'an this time, but also asked the King of Huainan. What does this mean? ?Find someone to support you or find yourself, your brother, to hug together for warmth and tide over the difficulties together?
All the civil servants looked at Xi Ci, who was standing at the head of the team, stroking his beard and beard, closing his eyes and concentrating. The generals looked at Zhang Guangchang, who did not squint, as if this had nothing to do with him. A few people who were good at observing people immediately understood, It seems that Liu Ci has made up his mind, but they don’t know who persuaded Liu Ci. These people speculated in their minds and did not speak out, because they knew that whoever spoke first would be likely to be named by the king. King Hengshan had figured it out. Well, who knows what King Huainan is thinking.
Liu Ci waited for a long time, but no one said a word. Everyone was smart and knew the stakes. As a last resort, Liu Ci coughed lightly and said: "Prime Minister, you know your ministers well. Can you recommend someone?"
Everyone became nervous and quickly avoided Xi Ci's gaze.
"No!" Xi Ci stood up, gave Liu Ci a salute, turned around, and scanned the faces of everyone present. All Xi Ci saw was worry, anxiety, and flattery. He was the Prime Minister of the country, and he stood there. He was very familiar with the people he attacked, and he even knew the rough and tumble soldiers on the opposite side clearly.
From the beginning to the end, and from the end to the beginning. Although the turmoil in Hengshan this time did not damage the vitality, it still made the Hengshan officialdom undergo a test of blood and fire. Many people chose the wrong camp because of Liu Shuang and Liu Shuang.
Xiao and Xu Lai were too close and were dealt with one after another. Now, those standing here are either useless or useless. If you want to contact the King of Huainan, there is no one suitable.
"Your Majesty, I have a proposal!" Wei Qing, who was standing at the end of the team, spoke for the first time in the lobby. Everyone had almost forgotten about this person. When they suddenly saw him today, they were not surprised. What was surprising was that he actually
He spoke. One storm after another in Hengshan Kingdom knocked down many people, but Wei Qing disappeared when the storm first started, and Liu Ci suddenly appeared again after he recovered from his illness.
"Mr. Wei said!" Liu Ci said immediately.
"I think that none of the officials in Hengshan Kingdom are suitable for me!" As soon as this statement came out, there was a discussion in the hall. Several censors suddenly became active and accused Wei Qing of looking down on Hengshan Kingdom and the King of Hengshan. Wei Qing
Qing stood in the middle without saying a word, letting those people point at him.
"Bah bang bang..." Liu Ci took pictures of several cases, and everyone calmed down: "Look at you, how can you still look like subordinates? Just now, everyone was frowning and silent. Mr. Wei just said
After saying just one sentence, you have become like this, how unbecoming you are!" He glanced at Wei Qing and said: "Mr. Wei, continue, since there is no one in the court of our Hengshan Kingdom, Mr. Wei knows where there are talented people, so I will definitely come to ask for them."
Wei Qing said: "This person may not necessarily be a virtuous person, but he really needs the king to come to visit him. No one else can invite him."
"Bold Wei Qing, you are talking nonsense. The Hengshan Kingdom is the King's Hengshan Kingdom. Who doesn't listen to the King's call? There are such unruly people. They should be arrested and executed!" The censor who had just been scolded by Liu Ci
After hearing the flaw in Wei Qing's words, everyone jumped out again, wanting to show their loyalty to King Hengshan.
Liu Ci also frowned: "Who did Mr. Wei say fell to the ground? Could it be..."
Xi Ci hurriedly said: "No, absolutely no. This person is an official of the imperial court. How can he be the envoy of our Hengshan Kingdom? Even if he is willing, the imperial court will not agree. There has never been such a precedent in the world."
A few who wanted to understand quickly shut up, while those who didn't want to understand were still roaring: "You are still an official of the imperial court, so you cannot be an envoy. This time you are the envoy of the king. How can you let an official of the imperial court do it? How can that be done?
Don’t let King Huainan laugh at our Hengshan Kingdom for having no one.”
"Exactly, you must not do it!" A bunch of people criticized him. Wei Qing remained silent and stood quietly in the hall waiting for Liu Ci to ask another question.
After waiting for a long time, Liu Ci cooperated and said again: "Based on this person's wisdom, I have full confidence in him. However, this person has a special status, and now he has important matters for the imperial court, so it may be difficult to escape."
As soon as these words came out, if you couldn't figure out who the person Wei Qing was talking about, you were a pure fool. Even Liu Shuang opened his mouth in surprise and shook his head at Wei Qing. In response, Wei Qing
Turning a blind eye, he said to Liu Cida: "The people of the southern princes and the court are more worried than the king and the King of Huainan. Since the king has taken the initiative to come to the court, I think the court will not be embarrassed. Therefore, only the King of Huainan is left. As long as the king reports to the court, he will clearly state the lawlessness of the Huainan King."
If you express your intention to let Su serve as an envoy, the imperial court will definitely agree."
Su Ren, it was indeed Su Ren! There was no sound in the lobby. Liu Ci glanced at it and suddenly smiled: "What? When you heard Su Ren's name, you didn't say anything?"
Xi Ci sighed: "If this is the case, King Huainan will definitely know. How should the king deal with himself then?"
Wei Qing said: "Actually, your Majesty does not need to make it clear to the court. He only needs to make it clear to Su Ren."
"what for?"
"Su Ren is His Majesty's confidant, so these secrets will naturally be reported to Your Majesty. All it takes is a secret edict from Your Majesty!"
"Father, think twice! Wei Qing has evil intentions and should be punished!" Liu Xiao suddenly rushed forward and knelt down in front of Liu Ci: "The King of Huainan and my father are brothers, and the Huainan Kingdom and our Hengshan Kingdom are even more close friends. If Huainan
If the king makes a mistake, the Huainan Kingdom will naturally fall apart, but he will do good things for the court, and his lips will be broken and his teeth will be cold!"
Liu Ci glanced at Liu Xiao appreciatively, and his face softened a lot: "It's exactly what my son said, get up! Since I am ready to meet you, the rest of the things are not important. This matter is left to Mr. Wei. As long as
Su Ren agreed to send an envoy to Huainan, and I will not begrudge anything."
Wei Qing made a promise and slowly retreated. Liu Ci made the final decision, and naturally no one else had any objections. Besides Liu Ci, Xi Ci, Zhang Guangchang and other confidants present, none of them objected. This matter must have been discussed.
Although Liu Xiao expressed his opinion, he was actually expressing his loyalty to Liu Ci, and it had nothing to do with actual obstruction.
After the court ended, Wei Qing walked very quickly, and Liu Shuang caught up with him after a trot. He reached out and took Wei Qing's arm: "Come with me, I have something to ask you!"
Wei Qing was not stubborn and followed Liu Shuang into Liu Shuang's carriage. The courtiers behind him looked at each other for a moment, with big eyes and small eyes. They didn't understand how Wei Qing, who had always been a low-key visitor, turned to the cold prince.
Stove, could you say...? Everyone got into their own carriage and walked back with their own thoughts. They must have been thinking about this little thing along the way.
The carriage passed through the market and streets, slowly heading towards the Prince's Mansion. Liu Shuang and Wei Qing sat across from each other. Liu Shuang looked at him for a long time: "What do you mean? Why do you recommend Su Ren to be sent as an envoy to Huainan?"
"Don't worry, Your Majesty, this matter will be of great benefit to Your Majesty and will not harm you at all!"
Liu Shuang frowned. Wei Qing continued: "You are the eldest son of Hengshan Kingdom, but the king has asked the second son to supervise the affairs of the country while he is away. The court will never allow this. However, our Hengshan Kingdom is located in a remote place. As long as the king does not
Others will not dare to say anything. The purpose of recommending Su Ren this time is to let the king report the matter to the court. As long as the court knows, it will never agree to let the second son supervise the affairs of the country. In this way, the prince can legitimately supervise the affairs of the country."
Liu Shuang thought for a while: "But what if Su Ren doesn't say anything?"
Wei Qing said: "Your Majesty will leave this matter to your Majesty. I will find my own way to make Su Ren speak clearly to Your Majesty."
Liu Shuang's expression changed from gloomy to clear, and he leaned on the carriage: "Sir, you are really talented. If you didn't explain it, I would never have thought of it. Who would I be afraid of if you have this gentleman to help me? If this matter is accomplished, there will be many rewards.
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Wei Qing bowed and thanked him: "I don't deserve the reward, but I am loyal to the prince!"
"Okay, if I succeed in the future, you will be the Prime Minister of the country!" (To be continued)