Chapter 20 The waves are rising (3)
"Little Prince, the prince has given me an explanation and I will ask you to go to the study as soon as you return to the mansion."
After sending the entangled Yinlu in a few words, Hongqing went back to the mansion directly. Only then did she get off the carriage and saw the doorman manager coming up with a smile on his face, and carefully reported it.
"Oh? I got it."
When Hongqing heard that his father had invited him, he was stunned at first, but soon woke up. He didn't say much. He just responded calmly, raised his foot and rushed to the study room of the inner courtyard. However, he was still deducing the possible changes in the current situation. As for the current situation, Hongqing dared to assert that Soetu would definitely take risks, but the ending would not change. Defeat was a foregone conclusion. There was nothing else. Soetu could not be an opponent of Mr. Kangxi at all. As for whether the eighth side, who planned to benefit from the fisherman, could successfully get the prince into it, it was difficult to assert. This was the focus of Hongqing's deduction. However, there were too few clues. Even though Hongqing had made many assumptions, it was still difficult to come up with a conclusion.
Hum? Why are they all there?
Thinking about his thoughts, Hongqing's feet were not slow at all. But in a short while, he had already arrived at the inner study room. He turned from behind the screen and saw Yinzhigao wearing a light purple single-clothed dress sitting on his head. The four great counselors of the royal palace sat on the left and right, which was clearly the pattern of discussion. He couldn't help but move, but his feet didn't stop, and he took a few steps to grab his father, and treated him respectfully.
"All of the discussions are over, what kind of constitution should this matter come from?"
Yinzhi's face was covered in sweat. It seemed that he had just returned. He was anxious to discuss matters. He had no intention of talking nonsense with Hongqing. After Hongqing finished his courtesy, Yinzhi just pointed to his side and signaled Hongqing to stand and listen, and then looked around the strategists and spoke with a hint of excitement.
"The prince clearly understands. I think there is something strange about this matter. I am afraid that it is a villain who is behind the scenes and wants to use this to cut off the foundation of His Royal Highness. However, now, how can such a sneaky person be hidden from the saint's observation? Therefore, it is appropriate to respond to all changes without changing."
As soon as Yinzhi finished speaking, Meng Guangzu, the number one strategist, had already spoken first, and a group of wise beads spoke in their hands.
"Yes, that's true, Brother Meng said so much. Such rumors are actually a rogue behavior. With Your Majesty's wisdom, how could you not observe it and get involved in it? It is inevitable that you will be in trouble. Liang thought that if you report it to Your Majesty secretly, you should get the first prize. As for the rest, it is better to sit and observe it."
The second strategist Liang Xuwen obviously had a deep understanding of Meng Guangzu's suggestions. Without waiting for Yinzhi to express his opinion, he shook his head and expressed his words.
"Good words, the prince only needs to report the situation in the capital truthfully. No matter what the current situation is going, the prince can sit and watch the storm rise and fall, so why not do it?"
Both of them agreed to watch the development of the situation. The third adviser Chen Guanzhao had no different opinions. He slapped his high-high and followed with great enthusiasm.
What? This is the counselor that my father values? He is simply a group of bamboo strips of husbands!
Hongqing was participating in the discussion for the first time and was very energetic. She thought she could have a long experience, but when she heard what the three great strategists said, her eyes suddenly appeared and gathered into a big word - Damn! But when she thought about it, she felt that it was not surprising that these guys were all so-called famous people, and their articles and verses might be able to make do with them. When it comes to scheming, it was all in vain. The reason why they can eat vegetarian food until now is that the court situation has been very stable before this year, and there is no major matter that they need to counsel their counselors. When it comes to this sudden incident, it was revealed immediately. It turned out that they were all silver-shot gun tips, which were not useful!
In Hongqing's opinion, it is not impossible to sit and watch the wind and clouds rise, but it is very stable. But if you want to benefit from it, it will be nothing at all. Not only that, it will leave a mediocre and bad impression on Mr. Kangxi. The old man has been dissatisfied with the prince for a long time. The reason why he wanted to take down the prince's right-hand man was to break the prince's right-hand man. Now he is not in a hurry to change his horse, but he is just worried that the country will be in chaos. In other words, the prince will definitely not be able to sit in the East Palace. The position is there, and the rest is the question of who will take the throne. Obviously, at this point, the old man himself has not made up his mind and is still waiting and watching. At present, the current situation has evolved to this point, and it may be an exam. Although it is not a final exam, it is not an exaggeration to say that it is a midterm exam. There is no doubt that in the road to fighting for the throne, stability is not enough, and there must be a means. With the wisdom of the old man, how can he be assured to hand over the country to a mediocre talent?
"Well... Zicheng (Li Minquan's name), what do you think about this?"
Yinzhi was not a very decisive person. He originally planned to make a vote while the chaos was in trouble. Otherwise, he would not have hurried back to his mansion to discuss matters when he heard rumors. But at this moment, he heard that the three major advisers advocated a steady victory and their minds changed. However, he was still a little unwilling to give up. After pondering for a while, he still did not rush to make a decision. Instead, he turned his attention to Li Minquan who had always spoken silently.
“Um…”
Although Li Minquan is also one of the four major strategists, he has a shallow foundation in the mansion and usually follows the crowd when discussing matters. However, when the handle fell into Hongqing's hands, the crowd naturally became extremely incompetent. The problem is that Hongqing has not made any statement yet, so he dared not speak casually, so he had to nod in a pondering manner, and half-closed his eyes to cover up his eyes to Hongqing.
Bet!
Although Li Minquan's vision was hidden, Hongqing keenly realized that it was time to see the truth, but he couldn't help but hesitate. These days, Hongqing has made a lot of efforts to collect information from all parties and has also deduced the possible changes in the current situation in private. Unfortunately, the information obtained is very limited. Even though he has the advantage of being foresighted by the general trend, he cannot guarantee that the judgment he made is the best choice. However, since then, Hongqing can only gamble hard. This makes a "two" gesture while everyone in the room is focused on Li Minquan.
"Brother Li, please speak out and discuss it."
Meng Guangzu was not only the first counselor of the Prince Cheng's Mansion, but also a descendant of the capital. He always regarded himself very well and had always looked down on Li Minquan, a failure. In the past, he often put on Li Minquan's shoes. When he saw that Li Minquan seemed to have different suggestions, he was very dissatisfied, so he said.
"Meng Gongyan is so serious that he dare not take it. But Li thought a little, but he didn't know if it was right. He had to ask the prince and the prince to inquire."
After receiving the secret code from Hongqing, Li Minquan was not only unable to feel at ease, but was even more nervous. He was only on the string, but he had no choice but to bite his teeth secretly, clasped his hands and fists, put on a low posture, and spoke sincerely.
"Zicheng has something to say, but it's okay to say it, I'm listening."
Yinzhi originally had no expectations for Li Minquan, but he was unwilling to ask casually, but when he saw that Li Minquan really had other ideas, he immediately became interested and encouraged Li Minquan warmly.
"The prince clearly understands. I think this rumors are probably groundless. Even if there are villains behind the scenes, I also made it clear that the emperor is dissatisfied with the person in the East Palace. Soertu is already doomed this time. However, this person has been in the prime minister for many years and is deeply rooted in the court and the wilderness. It is not a person who can surrender. The chaos in the capital will surely arise. I wonder if the prince agrees?"
Li Minquan suppressed the anxiety in his heart, quickly organized the language, and told the analysis results that Hongqing gave him privately.
"Strange words! They are just baseless rumors, how come they are!"
Meng Guangzu was disliked by Li Minquan. When he heard what he said was contrary to his own judgment, he became embarrassed and angry. Before Yinzhi could speak, he was already stern and scolded him without hesitation.
"Zi Cheng's words are wrong. He has been seeking to assist in the government for more than 30 years. He followed the Dragon Master's great master. Even if he is dissatisfied, he should not be punished too seriously. When Mingzhu was tyrannical, he secretly instigated the eldest prince to plan the position of the Eastern Palace. Your Majesty was just to exempt him from his position as a minister in the guards. The title of Grand Secretary is still the same. Now he is following the emperor to visit Shandong. It shows that the Emperor is a magnanimous lord. How could he be punished for the crime of seeking justice for mere rumors? It is a mistake to say anything! "
Liang Xuwen also disagreed with Li Minquan's analysis and refuted Li Minquan's words in a verbal way.
"Otherwise, Mingzhu can be magnanimous, just because the eldest prince is not the prince, or even the prince's choice. There is no need to pay heavy power, but the prime minister is different. If there is such a situation, the prince will not be able to move the prince. This is the way to die. Moreover, it has been rare since ancient times that he has been the prince for nearly thirty years. But now it is the time of the Spring and Autumn Period. It can be seen at a glance that it is strange, as Song Zu said: How can others snore like thunder on the side of the bed?"
Li Minquan has been forced to Liangshan now. Even if he is nervous, he can only refute the opinions of Meng and Liang.
"The crazy words, you..."
Seeing that Li Minquan, a younger generation who had only been timid in the past, dared to refute him, Meng Guangzu's face suddenly couldn't hold back and he opened his mouth and shouted angrily.
"Um!"
Although Yinzhi lacked some decisive spirit of killing and decisiveness, he was not mediocre. After hearing this, he already agreed with Li Minquan's analysis and would not let Meng Guangzu mess around. Then he raised his hand calmly and stopped Meng Guangzu's roar. After pondering for a moment, he waved his hand at Li Minquan and said, "Zicheng continued, what should I do in this situation?"
"The prince, I think this matter should be taken in two steps. First, report all the strange things in the capital to His Majesty to prevent Suo'er from jumping over the wall. In addition, the Shandong Navy Inspector Fu'an is under the disciple of Suo'ertu. He may be suspected of abnormal movements, so he must ask the emperor to be careful. Second, since the children dare to spread rumors, they must be prepared. There may be a lot of chaos in the capital. The prince must prepare early."
Since all his words have been said, Li Minquan has no chance of retreating, so he turned a solemn expression and said the strategy that Hongqing had decided in advance.
"this……"
Li Minquan said it passionately, but how could Yinzhi dare to make up his mind in such a big event? His face changed for a moment, and he fell into deep thought...
Chapter completed!