Shen Liang has hardly been out of Jincheng since he was born in the Great Yan Dynasty.
Regarding the ups and downs in Jincheng and even outside Jinzhou, he has always adhered to his consistent style——
He doesn't hear what's going on outside the window, and he only focuses on digging holes inside.
Therefore, it can be said that Shen Liang knew nothing about the division of factions within the Dayan royal family, the situation of the struggle, how many "worlds" were divided into, etc.
But as the old saying goes, have you never eaten pork and seen a pig running?
Shen Liang, who had watched several palace dramas and movies in his previous life, knew very well in his heart that the greater the power a clan family has and the more children it has, the more intense and even cruel the intrigues and intrigues within it will be.
Based on the above, although Chu Qi has the status of a prince, he obviously still has a long way to go before ascending to the throne.
On the one hand, the late emperor had just passed away a few years ago, and the new emperor, Chu Qi’s father, was still in his prime. When it would be Chu Qi’s turn to inherit the throne, it would probably be at least ten or twenty years later. Something happened.
On the other hand, although Shen Liang did not know the exact number of princes under the new emperor's knees, according to common sense, the new emperor had been the prince for so many years, so he had nothing to do but find a few more harem beauties to make the Chu family prosperous?
If the new emperor does not have ten sons, then he must have eight sons, right?
In this way, you, Chu Qi, only have a one-tenth chance of inheriting the imperial power in ten or twenty years. Looking at the present, I, the Prince of Jin, are actually a very powerful minister.
Pampering you?
Who gave you the face?
And Shen Liang's rhetorical question obviously hit Chu Qi's pain point.
If the situation were not as what Shen Liang thought, Chu Qi would not have to sneak out of the palace with Yang Fan this time and have a trip to Jinzhou that has been frustrating until now.
"Your Highness has a lotus-like tongue and sharp words. Chu Qi admires him."
Chu Qiyin had a sullen face, obviously very angry, but he could do nothing about Shen Liang.
Because what Shen Liang said was true.
Looking back on those days, Shen Wanjun led the newly established Shen Family Army, which rose to prominence among the many armies of the Great Yan Dynasty. He fought consecutive battles and made numerous military exploits. He eventually caught the eye of the late emperor and was awarded the title of General Shenwu. He commanded the three armies and controlled the Great Yan lineage. All military power!
In order to avoid the one in ten thousand possibility, after the Great Yan Dynasty's hegemony was completely consolidated, the late emperor summoned Shen Wanjun and talked with him all night long. After going to court the next day, the late emperor issued an imperial edict.
The content of the imperial edict was mostly about praising Shen Wanjun's outstanding military exploits.
The key points are: first, to make Shen Wanjun the head of a king with a different surname, to enfeoff the land of Jinzhou, and to control the power of 800,000 Shen family troops; second, to disperse the remaining military power and hand it over to the control of other princes and generals. Everyone knows what he means.
In order to make up for his "guilt" of not trusting Shen Wanjun enough, and to appease Shen Wanjun's heart, the late emperor gave Shen Wanjun enough privileges in front of all the officials.
For example, why behead first and then report the royal power, what kind of non-treason crimes can avoid death, and what is Shen Liang using to retaliate against Chu Qi at this time - all direct descendants of the Shen family do not need to dismount, remove their armor, or surrender when they see the Great Yan royal family. Soldiers, kneel down and worship.
In short, everyone in the world knows that this edict of Emperor Dayan has undoubtedly pushed the Shen family, controlled by Shen Wanjun, to a position that is almost on par with the throne.
This is also the fundamental reason why no other dynasty dared to try to induce Shen Wanjun to betray Dayan.
Because in Dayan, Shen Wanjun can get everything he wants, and Dayan's territory, resources, and wealth are the best among all countries. With this premise, who dares to risk being annihilated by Dayan's troops? A bunch of "garbage" to induce Shen Wanjun to join forces to commit treason?
Shen Liang cupped his hands casually and replied: "The third prince is a compliment. I just said what I had to say."
Before Chu Qi could continue to speak, Shen Liang began to change the topic like a thief.
"I haven't asked the third prince yet. Are you here to relax and have fun when you leave the palace and visit Jinzhou?"
Listening to Yang Fan rolling and wailing in front of him, Chu Qi had no intention of arguing with Shen Liang.
"We can chat later. Your Highness, please ask the servants to come out and arrange for my companion to see a doctor as soon as possible."
Shen Liang still had the attitude of being angry and not paying for his life, and responded calmly:
"Oh, it's no coincidence that all the doctors in the house have gone home for vacation. If you want to diagnose and treat her as soon as possible, you have to rush to the hospital in the city."
"you!"
Chu Qi was furious. Who didn't know that all officials in the Great Yan Dynasty who had private residences would always have at least one live-in doctor at home? Otherwise, if an important person in the palace was suddenly injured, wouldn't treatment be delayed? !
Fortunately, just when Chu Qiqi's orifices were filled with smoke and he wished he could return to the imperial capital immediately to complain to his father, a burst of hearty laughter suddenly came from the half-open door.
"Hahaha... I haven't seen any of the royal heirs come to the Jin Palace for some years!"
The visitor was a middle-aged man with his hands in his sleeves. He was dressed casually and had a smile on his face. He looked very approachable.
But when he was a child, he had met the middle-aged Chu Qi several times with his father in the palace, but he did not dare to be exaggerated in the slightest. The anger in his heart disappeared in an instant with the appearance of the middle-aged man. I don't know whether it was respect or respect. ……fear.
Shen Wanjun walked boldly and stepped across the high threshold of the palace alone. Then he came to stand in front of Shen Liang. After looking at Chu Qi with a smile, he made a gesture of clenching his fists to his chest and saluting Chu Qi as a military official.
This action was naturally staged.
And Chu Qi was not surprised at all. As soon as Shen Wanjun made a move of clenching his fist to his chest, he took three steps and two steps at a time, hurriedly rushed forward, stretched out his hands to support Shen Wanjun.
"Prince Jin, no! If my father knows about it, I may never leave the palace again!"
Shen Wanjun got off the donkey along the slope and did not insist on saluting. On the surface, he replied in a matter-of-fact manner:
"It has been an iron rule since ancient times for a minister to salute the king. Is there any taboo in this?"
Chu Qi smiled bitterly and shook his head, subconsciously repeating what Shen Liang had just said to attack him.
"Everyone in the Dayan Dynasty knows that if it weren't for King Jin Shenwu, Dayan would not be as prosperous as it is today. Moreover, the late emperor once issued an edict that all direct descendants of King Jin should not bow down to the royal family. In front of you, isn't Chu Qi? The prince is just a child, I dare not accept this bow, and please King Jin not to embarrass Chu Qi."
Shen Wanjun laughed, patted Chu Qi on the shoulder and praised:
"Okay, I'll listen to you then. I won't bow. By the way, the last time you and I met was at the Moon-Wang Pavilion in the Imperial Garden thirteen years ago, right?"
Chu Qi was shocked and said in surprise:
"Prince Jin also remembers this?"
Shen Wanjun didn't mince his words, and immediately explained:
"I saw that you were destined to be the prince. You said that as ministers, don't we have to remember who we are working for in the past, present and future?"
