The last day of March.
A drizzle enveloped the city of Chang'an.
The entire city of Chang'an was bathed in the long-lost spring rain.
The inner residence of Jingzhao Mansion.
Xu Yi was lying leisurely at the door of the house with a book of war in his hand.
Since the Great Court Meeting, Xu Yi has completely become a hands-off shopkeeper.
Except for going to the Ministry of Rites to discuss marriage from time to time, he never left the gate of Jingzhao Mansion.
However, the tree wants to be quiet but the wind does not stop.
Since the second day of the Great Court Meeting, the news about Xu Yi joining the feudal clan spread from the court to the people at a rapid speed.
In the end, it can be said that no one in the entire Chang'an City knew anything about it.
Some people accused Xu Yi of not wanting to surrender the territory of Fan Yan and defend the country.
Some people secretly ridiculed Xu Yi for being greedy for life and afraid of death, and only wanted to be that happy prince.
Some people accuse and ridicule, and naturally there are people who defend and defend.
For a time, the literati in Chang'an City held debate meetings one after another.
The venue was packed and it was really lively.
However, no matter how controversial the outside world is.
Xu Yi remained calm and composed, without any intention of defending himself.
It is precisely because of this gentleness that countless literati are confused.
Some people who secretly controlled this matter felt that they had used all their strength to throw a punch, but the result was that it hit the cotton.
The time came to around noon unknowingly.
Not only did the rain in the sky show no signs of weakening, but it gradually became more intense.
Xu Yi glanced at the increasingly rapid rain outside the door, turned over slightly, and continued to read the military book in his hand.
After a while, Zhao Shou hurriedly walked through the rain curtain towards Xu Yi holding an umbrella.
"Sixth Master, Prince Jiyin had a dispute with someone in Yunshu Pavilion."
"Finally, he promised that as long as you dare to conquer Yan Yan's land, even if he sells all his property, he will still give you enough military pay and food for half a year."
Zhao Shou closed his umbrella, walked into the house and reported in a low voice.
"Prince Jiyin?" Xu Yi put down the military book in his hand and confirmed.
Zhao Shou nodded and replied: "It is the eldest son of the Wang family of Jiyin County."
"Interesting." After receiving the confirmation, Xu Yi smiled and said "Interesting" twice.
The Prince of Jiyin County was none other than the son of the former Prince of Yan who voluntarily gave up the title of Prince of Yan.
When he first became the vassal king of Jiyin County, he sold off all the things that could be sold in the entire Prince Yan Mansion!
Now his eldest son has put aside his bold words. As long as Xu Yi is in control of Yan, he will have to collect enough military pay and food for Xu Yi for half a year even if he sells iron.
It's really interesting, great.
How many days has it been?
Military pay and food and grass are already complete.
It can be seen from this that Xu Yong attaches great importance to Xu Yi's appointment as a vassal.
Thinking of this, Xu Yi shook his head slightly and asked, "Is there anyone else threatening to donate war horses today?"
"How do you know, Mr. Six?" Zhao Shou said with a surprised look on his face when he heard this: "After Prince Jiyin put down his bold words, several children from military families and some owners of big business houses also put down their bold words in an instant."
"As long as you come to Fan Yan, they will find a way to get you a battalion of war horses."
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"It is said that last night's Yunshuge literary meeting almost turned into a donation meeting."
"Now the whole Chang'an City is talking about this matter."
After Zhao Shou finished speaking, Xu Yi smiled noncommittally, then waved his hand and said, "Let them go, it's time for us to have lunch."
"Yes." Zhao Shou nodded and then exited the house.
After Zhao Shou walked into the kitchen, the smile on Xu Yi's face disappeared visibly.
Xu Yi stood up slowly and stood with his hands behind his back.
Standing at the door of the house.
Looking through the endless rain curtain, he looked towards the direction of the palace.
From Zhao Shou's narration, it is not difficult to find that there must be the shadow of Emperor Zhengde behind the Yunshu Pavilion incident.
Nothing else.
First of all, with Xu Yong's current strength, it is impossible for him to collect the materials needed by Xu Yi in just a few days.
Putting aside everything else, the military pay, money, food, and 4,500 horses for that half-year alone were already an astronomical figure.
What's more, these things alone are not enough to make Xu Yi willingly join the feudal clan.
Xu Yizhi knew this, Xu Yong knew it, and Emperor Zhengde also knew it.
Even so, Xu Yong still chose to disclose all this at the Yunshu Pavilion Cultural Conference.
Then, there must be a backup plan that Xu Yi can't refuse.
And this is obviously not what Xu Yong can do now!
Secondly, even if Xu Yong's strength can really achieve this, he will definitely not do it so openly.
Isn't he afraid of Emperor Zhengde's fear and suspicion?
There is only one possibility that can prompt Xu Yong to act like this.
That is, Emperor Zhengde was taking the lead behind this matter.
Thinking of this, Xu Yi, who was staring in the direction of the palace, could not help but reveal a sneer on his lips.
'It's really a good plan to kill two birds with one stone, which ensures that I can't continue to refuse the land of Fan Yan. ,
'And took this opportunity to greatly weaken Xu Yong's strength, Zi Zi Zi. , Xu Yi slapped his mouth and murmured in his heart.
But soon.
Xu Yi turned his head and looked in the direction of the Prince's Palace in the East Palace, and the smile on his lips became brighter.
This seemed to be a lose-lose situation for both Xu Yi and Xu Yong, with Emperor Zhengde becoming the biggest winner.
This is not the case.
Xu Yi was the biggest winner from beginning to end, while Emperor Zhengde could only be ranked second.
As for Xu Yong...a complete loser and...a big grievance.
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at the same time.
It's rainy inside the Prince's Mansion in the East Palace.
Xu Yong and Li Guangli gathered in the study again.
But compared to last time, both of them looked tired now.
Li Guangli took out a two-finger-thick account book from his sleeve and slowly placed it on the bookcase between the two of them.
"It won't take long for the news about the Yunshu Pavilion Cultural Club to spread throughout Chang'an City."
"King Jiyin's memorial is on the way and will arrive in Chang'an City today and tomorrow."
"This is all the expenses for this time, please take a look." Li Guangli said with distress as he looked at the two-finger-thick account book on the bookcase.
Xu Yongman stretched out his hand tiredly and slowly picked up the two-finger-thick account book on the bookcase.
Obviously the account book was only two fingers thick, but Xu Yong picked it up extremely slowly.
It's as if the account book weighs a thousand pounds.
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In fact, it is true.
Although the account book was only two fingers thick, it contained nearly 90% of the savings of Xu Yong and the Li family.
After Xu Yong hurriedly flipped through a few pages, he quickly put the account book aside.
Nothing else.
It’s so distressing.
With the account book placed on the bookcase.
The study room suddenly fell into deep silence again.
The uncle and nephew looked at each other in silence.
God knows how much the two of them paid in order to let Xu Yi surrender to Yan Yan and to dispel Emperor Zhengde's suspicion.
I do not know how long it has been.
Xu Yong leaned back, looked up at the roof, and said feebly: "The matter has come to this, and it is useless to say more. I will write a letter later to settle the matter completely."
Li Guangli was silent for a moment, then sighed
Said: "It's better to end it as soon as possible."
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Afternoon.
Inside the inner residence of Jingzhao Mansion.
Xu Yi, who had simply had lunch, yawned slightly and was about to go back to his room to take a nap.
Unexpectedly.
Before he could enter the house, there was a knock on the door outside the courtyard.
"Dongdongdong."
"His Royal Highness the Sixth Prince can be in the courtyard."
A slightly sharp voice came from outside the courtyard door.
'Zhan Zhu. , the moment Xu Yi heard the voice, Zhan Zhu's figure appeared in his mind.
Nothing else.
The voice is so recognizable.
'It came quite quickly. , Xu Yi murmured in a low voice, and then motioned to Zhao Shou to open the door.
After a while, Zhan Zhu led four young eunuchs into the inner house.
Two of the young eunuchs were holding a mahogany tray covered with red cloth.
"Old slave Zhan Zhu has met His Highness the Sixth Prince." Zhan Zhu saluted respectfully and then motioned to the two young eunuchs to come forward.
When the two young eunuchs saw this, they didn't dare to delay and hurried forward holding the tray.
Zhan Zhu promptly introduced: "This is the red agate and Hetian jade that were just paid tribute from the Western Regions."
"Your Majesty has specially ordered this old slave to deliver a copy to Your Highness, so that His Highness can give it to the Sixth Prince and Concubine in the future."
Upon hearing this, Xu Yi bowed in the direction of the palace and solemnly said, "Thank you for your kindness, Your Majesty."
The words are over.
Xu Yi signaled Zhao Shou to take the mahogany tray.
As soon as Zhao Shoufang took the mahogany tray, Zhan Zhu said in a low voice: "Your Highness, can you take a moment to speak?"
Xu Yi was self-satisfied, stretched out his hand and said, "Mr. Zhan, please."
With that said, Xu Yi picked up an umbrella and led the way.
In the study room of the inner house.
After Zhao Shou brought a pot of tea, he closed the door completely.
Xu Yi picked up the teapot and slowly poured two cups of tea into it.
"Eunuch Zhan, please." Xu Yi slowly pushed one of the cups to Zhan Zhu's side.
Zhan Zhu hurriedly stood up, took the tea and said politely: "Thank you, Your Highness."
"Eunuch Zhan is so polite." Xu Yi said a simple greeting and then asked, "I wonder what Eunuch Zhan is doing?"
Zhan Zhu slowly took his seat and then got straight to the point: "Has Your Highness heard about Yunshu Pavilion?"
Xu Yixin said: "Sure enough." ,
He then calmed down, nodded slightly and said, "I have heard a little bit. I heard that Prince Jiyin has made bold promises. As long as someone takes over the vassal territory, he will prepare enough military pay and food for half a year for someone even if he sells iron."
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Zhan Zhu smiled and then asked: "What does Your Highness think of this matter?"
Xu Yi shook his head slightly and said, "According to the ancestral teachings, the crown prince of Prince Jiyin can only inherit half of Prince Jiyin's land, but cannot inherit the princely title of Jiyin County."
Zhan Zhu's face paused slightly when he heard this, and then he laughed twice and said, "Your Highness does not know that Prince Jiyin is coming to the capital on behalf of his father."
"What he said is the true intention of King Jiyin, and King Jiyin's memorial will arrive at the cabinet soon."
Xu Yi smiled and said without comment: "King Jiyin is really courageous. Half a year's military pay and food and grass are not a small amount."
After finishing his words, Xu Yi looked up at Zhan Zhu and smiled without saying a word.
It was not that he deliberately embarrassed Zhan Zhu, but he used this to declare his dissatisfaction to Emperor Zhengde behind Zhan Zhu.
Thereby concealing one's true purpose and maximizing interests.
With Zhan Zhu's intelligence and experience, he naturally understood that Xu Yi was not targeting him.
Zhan Zhuyang pretended to laugh twice, then changed the topic and said: "In this way, the problem of military pay and food and grass is solved."
Xu Yi shook his head slightly and said: "It's just half a year's military pay and food. What about half a year later? At that time, General Jiyin
All the valuable items in Prince Yan's mansion were sold out. "
"Nowadays, Prince Yan's Mansion is maintained by Shanggu County officials, but after more than 20 years, it will inevitably fall into disrepair."
"Purchase furniture, repair the palace, and provide military pay and food for half a year."
"Alas." As he spoke, Xu Yi sighed heavily.
Then he continued: "Just thinking about these things gives me a severe headache."
"In half a year, it will be difficult to raise tens of thousands of soldiers and horses with King Yan's food alone."
"If the mutiny is caused by the issue of military pay and food, it will be someone's fault."
"Besides that, there are a series of things in Prince Yan's Mansion. Although I don't care about these external things, I can't care less about the majesty of the imperial court in the border counties."
"Eunuch Zhan doesn't know something. Ever since the court meeting that day, he has been in a state of panic every day."
"It is precisely because of this that Zhang Fuwei is now taking care of the daily affairs of Jingzhao Mansion."
"Alas." After finishing his words, Xu Yi sighed heavily again.
His expression was also extremely lonely.
Zhan Zhu paused for a moment, then spoke to reassure him: "Your Highness, there is no need to be anxious. Things can always be solved, right?"
"Oh~, I hope so." Xu Yi sighed.
Zhan Zhu looked at Xu Yi's desolate expression and couldn't help but ask: "If the matter can be resolved, Your Highness would like to live in Fan Yan."
Xu Yi's face instantly became complicated when he heard this, and there was a faint look of struggle in his eyes.
After a while, Xu Yi's expression gradually returned to calm.
Then he replied in a deep voice: "I have never refused to accept the territory of Yan from the beginning to the end. As a prince, it is my duty to protect the territory."
"I am just worried that I will fail if I fail to succeed."
Zhan Zhu's face paused for a moment, then he stood up and cupped his hands and said, "Your Highness is serious."
After finishing his words, Zhan Zhu lowered his head and glanced at the engravings on the book.
Then he cupped his hands again and said, "Your Highness, it's getting late, so I won't bother you too much."
Xu Yi stood up to see him off.
After Zhan Zhu completely left the inner house.
Xu Yi went to the house and lifted the red cloth covering the mahogany tray.
As the red cloth was opened, a red agate the size of an adult's head and a Hetian jade slightly larger than half a circle were instantly revealed in the air.
Xu Yi expressionlessly put away the two extremely precious red agate and Hetian jade.
He placed the bookcase aside and walked out of the house.
Xu Yi stood at the door of the house, expressionlessly looking through the rain curtain in the direction of the palace.
After Zhan Zhu's test, it won't take long for the vassal issue to be completely settled.
Little did he know that Xu Yong was asking for the cost of repairing the palace.
How wonderful his complexion will be.
Unfortunately.
Xu Yi will never see this kind of scene again.
Unknowingly, the drizzle in Chang'an City became more and more rapid, and the wind began to become more and more noisy.
It was as if he was trying to wash away the dust from Chang'an City, an ancient city that had just experienced a severe drought.
The emperor who came out of Zongzheng Temple through the ages.
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