"That's right. Then I promise that Zheng Yu and Cao Jing will be buried generously for their crimes, and their relatives at home will be compensated with gold and silver. How about that?"
What he was thinking was confirmed in Qi Xingzhi's mouth, and Chu Houmin felt much more at ease.
However, Qi Xingzhi still made a very appropriate addition.
"A generous burial is okay, but in terms of specifications, it is better to be demoted one level each. This can be regarded as an explanation to King Jin and shows that the emperor is not partial."
After receiving Qi Xingzhi's suggestion, he touched Chu Houmin carefully and felt that he had indeed made an oversight. He couldn't help but nodded and said with a smile:
"The Prime Minister is still thoughtful. From this point of view, the greatest treasure my father left for me is undoubtedly the Prime Minister's Kingdom."
Qi Xingzhi cupped his fists and humbled himself.
"The emperor is overly complimentary. This is just because the emperor has many things to do and has complicated affairs. Otherwise, there is no need for the ministers to remind him. Or, conversely, if the ministers cannot help the emperor to solve some problems, everything is decided wisely by the emperor alone. Then why does the treasury need to provide money every year? With one stroke, the salary will be paid to me and other ministers on time?"
Chu Houmin winked and teased with a boyish look.
"Can I take these words as the Prime Minister's compliment to me?"
Qi Xingzhi bowed his head three points again.
"Your Majesty, please stop teasing me. If I were such a flatterer, how could I have been so angry that the late emperor wanted to chop off my head with a knife?"
"Hahahahaha..."
Chu Houmin laughed heartily, his eyes revealing memories of many years ago.
"Xiang Guo dares to say that I remember when you and I were still young, the answer my father received from you was always correct, but he always had no regard for the royal family's face. There were several times when I thought you were dead. I never thought that the most serious incident would be that my father gave you a hard kick in the butt when you turned around to die."
Qi Xingzhi looked embarrassed, lightly scratched the hair on the side of his forehead and said:
"That's not because the Great Flame is about to be settled, everyone in the court is in danger, and no one dares to say those unfavorable words of advice. If I don't say it yet, I'm afraid..."
"Even if the Great Flame survives, it will still be chaotic for a while, right?"
Chu Houmin took over what Qi Xingzhi did not dare to say. Qi Xingzhi shook his head and smiled, but did not answer the optional question.
The two of them paused in their conversation for a while, and each dropped a few chess pieces. Chu Houmin, who seemed to be staring at the chessboard and meditating hard, suddenly said without raising his head:
"A few days ago, Qi'er sneaked out of the palace and went to Jinzhou. I heard that he also visited the palace to meet the King of Jin."
Qi Xingzhi, who had everything under control in the imperial capital, nodded when he heard this, and without stopping, he still made a non-aggressive move.
"Later, I also received news about this incident."
Chu Houmin followed suit.
"Does the Prime Minister know the purpose of Qi'er's trip?"
"It's nothing more than fighting for the position of crown prince and trying to add more chips to myself."
"Well, this process has always been unavoidable in the emperor's family since ancient times, so even though I knew he had left the palace, I did not stop him."
"The Emperor's Holy Might."
"Come on, I know that Xiangguo can stick to the bottom line and will not get involved in our family's family affairs anyway, but this matter is no longer just a family matter."
Chu Houmin sat upright solemnly, and Qi Xingzhi also straightened his waist.
"Qi'er wants to get a promise from the King of Jin for me, promising to let his second son Shen Liang enter the imperial capital to be the consort and marry his daughter. Naturally, it is not something Qi'er can decide for me, and the reason why I am willing to give up my most precious When your daughter marries a dandy, it’s just like what you said, Xiangguo, hoping that she can sleep well at night.”
After that, Chu Houmin asked again with a self-deprecating tone.
"Isn't it a bit selfish to trade my daughter's happiness for my stability?"
Qi Xingzhi avoided answering.
"What does the Emperor think of Shen Liang, the second son of Prince Jin?"
Chu Houmin, who had doubts in his heart but was as puzzled as anyone in the world, frowned slightly.
"I have indeed heard a lot of comments about Shen Liang, and I have even said it without hesitation. I have also sent people to investigate the conduct of this young highness."
"At least judging from the information I got, it seems that apart from digging holes in the mountains, having sex, fighting cocks and walking eagles, this boy has never made any achievements in business. And there is one piece of information I can confirm, he has not Inheriting the martial arts talents of King Jin and Princess Jin, he was born with a closed nine palaces and was not tolerated by martial arts."
"In this way, even if he has great wisdom, it will be difficult for him to deal with the overwhelming force from all forces after inheriting power."
Qi Xingzhi's information about Shen Liang was similar to Chu Houmin's, but he still captured the most important points in his words.
"Inherited power?"
Chu Houmin shook his head and smiled.
"Yes, Qi'er came to Prince Jin's Mansion with my intention, and it was considered a showdown with Prince Jin. I also believe that Prince Jin will definitely understand my plan to recruit Shen Liang to the imperial capital, and I even expected that Prince Jin would use up all his resources. Do whatever you can to reject my thoughts."
"The only thing I didn't expect was that the reason King Jin used to reject me was that he intentionally passed over his eldest son Shen Yu and replaced his second son Shen Liang hereditary and be stationed in Jinzhou to become the next king with a different surname."
"And this is the fundamental reason why I discussed this matter with the Prime Minister today."
When Qi Xingzhi heard this, he couldn't help but said with a look of surprise on his face:
"I heard that Chen Yu, the eldest son of King Jin, went to Jinchan Temple to be ordained as a monk, but I never thought that this child really lives in the temple and doesn't plan to go home?"
Chu Houmin took a long breath and sighed softly:
"I can't figure out whether this matter is true or false now. Even if it is true, then I should really be more worried about Jinzhou's future."
Qi Xingzhi heard something in the words, so he was not in a hurry to continue. After thinking about it for a while, he suddenly said:
"The emperor means that if this matter is true, then King Jin will not be able to support a disabled son to ascend the throne. In other words, the unscrupulous dude in the eyes of the world for so many years is actually a napping child with deeper intentions. Tiger?"
Speaking of this, Chu Houmin felt a headache and rubbed his eyebrows.
"It's no wonder that I always focus on King Jin's family. The main reason is the bargaining chip that King Jin holds in his hand. There are too many chips that make me sleepy and sleepless. Considering the fact that King Jin has set a firm stance towards Dayan, For the sake of his immortal merits, I am willing to endure him for decades, even if I die before him."
"But I am afraid that if I get rid of King Jin, another King of Jin will come who is even more unclear. If the princes under me are unable to carry out their responsibilities, won't it be possible for a hundred years and the world will not be named Chu?" Yet?"
When Qi Xingzhi heard this question, he stood up in fear, put his palms on the ground, knelt down and shouted softly.
"Your Majesty, I am willing to devote myself to the Chu family until my death, and strive to ensure the eternal prosperity of the Chu family!"
Chu Houmin was moved in his heart, but had a bitter look on his face.
"Xiangguo, at this age, how can I gamble? After I leave, will the prime minister be able to accompany the new emperor to manage the country?"
