Huang Qiong was now in an ostrich posture, but the emperor said helplessly: "You haven't answered me just now. Since you have seen something, just say it. Do you think there is something else in this matter? The main messenger behind the scenes, who do you think this person behind the scenes will be?"
"Uh." After hearing that the old man was silent for a long time, he actually said such a sentence that was obviously unwilling to give up. After being stunned for a while, Huang Qiong hesitated for a long time and then said: "Father, these are what the son is thinking, and the son does not If you haven't concealed anything, please ask your father for a clear warning. As for the more, my son still says the same thing, without the right to investigate, he has no right to speak."
"Many things cannot be revealed based on just a few memorials. Many things behind the scenes still need to be uncovered. If we convict the two brothers now, I am afraid they will not be convinced. But my son has a suggestion. , you can find a reason to transfer the two brothers back to Beijing."
"This will not only make it easier for investigators to investigate the case, but also better protect the two brothers if there is really an inside story. My son thinks that there is a deep inside story about this matter, and he must not jump to conclusions hastily. As for the people behind the scenes My son really can’t guess who it is.”
"My son has been out of the palace for a long time, and he is not familiar with the brothers, let alone other people? Who is the person behind the scenes? The son really can't guess. The only thing the son can guess is that this person is interested in his father. It can be said that he knows very well, and he is also quite familiar with these methods of my father."
When I saw Huang Qiong, no matter how I asked him, he always said this, no matter how much he said, he would not say more. I don't know if this is Huang Qiong's true thoughts, or if he is deliberately trying to shirk his emperor, and he feels helpless. I now have a rough grasp of this child's character. If he didn't want to say it, he wouldn't be able to ask anyway.
In desperation, the emperor could only shake his head and said: "Forget it, if you really don't want to say it, I can't force you. I will consider your suggestion carefully. Your original bodyguard, when you come, I will I have ordered them all to be transferred back to the East Palace. I have selected another group of guards for you from the eight imperial armies, and they have arrived at your residence now."
"Don't always be suspicious from now on. As the king of a country, can't I even protect my own son? I know that you are talented and have a city in your heart. So this time I will give you a chance to show your talent. This time I will give you a chance to show your talent." You have ten days to give me a plan to resolve the clan land annexation."
"If you do well, I will grant you a title. If you do not do well, I will punish you severely. Your mother said you are a nerd, but what you have done since leaving the palace has left me with a completely different impression. I want to Let’s see if you are as your mother said or as I judged you to be.”
Although the emperor's words were not stated explicitly, they were a heavy blow to Huang Qiong. He clearly told Huang Qiong in his words, as a father, I still know what you are thinking. Even though I live in a deep palace, I can't see your daily performance.
Don't think that if you are as silent as gold and act cunning in front of me, I, the father, can accompany you and pretend to be deaf and dumb. Everything that needs to be done is done, but it doesn’t come without a price. I know you are capable, so don’t ask you some questions and always give me the nonsense. Now is the time when your efforts are needed, so stop hiding it.
Why couldn't Huang Qiong understand the meaning of the emperor's words? It's just that the emperor's last sentence clearly meant vindictiveness with his mother, but he simply ignored it. Ever since he left the palace, the old man can be said to have become accustomed to wanting to get back the losses he suffered from his mother on himself.
So Huang Qiong didn't even bother to pay attention to the emperor's last words. However, the previous words surprised the emperor. The guards assigned to him by the prince were actually transferred away, which made Huang Qiong feel that he had really underestimated himself, the emperor.
As the emperor, I am far more scheming than I originally expected. Didn't he see some things clearly? How come the princes are still at this point? Unless these fights were originally started by him consciously. It's just that it's out of control now and out of the range he expected.
As for her mother saying that she was a nerd, Huang Qiong was not surprised. Although I don’t know what my mother said to the emperor after she left that day. But one thing Huang Qiong is sure of is that her mother put on a layer of disguise to protect herself.
Being a nerd is a good protective color for myself who just left the palace. But looking at it now, my mother's intentions may obviously be in vain. Because as the emperor, I obviously don't believe what my mother means. But regardless of whether the emperor believed it or not, Huang Qiong knew that in a fight with his mother, he, the emperor, would be even worse.
Huang Qiong still believed that her mother could not bear the loss. What makes him scratch his head the most now is the emperor's request to come up with a solution to the current clan annexation of land. This thing is a fire pit. If he jumps into it, he may not even have a piece of fur left. Huang Qiong can see this clearly.
The affairs of the clan include you as the emperor, the prince, the civil and military officials below, and the Zongzheng Temple that specializes in managing the affairs of the clan. No matter how you calculate it, it cannot be counted on you as the prince. How to deal with all the bullshit the clan has done? That's a game between you and those in power. It's none of my business.
Who doesn't know that as soon as this secret is published, he will immediately become the mortal enemy of the clans all over the world. Even if you, the emperor, want to be the shopkeeper, is it too much to ask me to take the blame for you? Why don't you go to the prince or the legitimate sons of the middle palace for such an offending errand? Even if King Duan and King Jing are not in Beijing, isn't King Shu still there?
As the saying goes, what is good from above must be followed by those below. Your heirs are all looking at the chair under you with bloody eyes. If you ask them to come up with a statement, they will definitely give you a colorful statement, which will guarantee your satisfaction. There are plenty of people willing to do this for you. Why do you have to drag me into such an offending matter?
Thinking of this, Huang Qiong said with a bitter face: "Father, the Tian family has no private affairs. This matter involves all the clans in the world, and it is considered to be government affairs. According to the ancestral system, princes and non-princes are not allowed to participate in government affairs. Please let your son participate in this matter. Isn't it against the ancestral system? From my son's perspective, it would be more appropriate to leave this matter to the prince."
"My son has been out of the palace for a while, and has never been exposed to government affairs. The prince has grown up beside his father since he was a child, and as a prince, he is naturally very familiar with government affairs. With the prince's talents and his experience in assisting his father in handling government affairs for many years, Judging from experience, this matter will definitely be done to the satisfaction of my father and the entire clan."
"Besides, the prince will have to take over the government affairs independently sooner or later. Let the prince handle this matter, which will also help the prince accumulate experience and lay a good foundation for the future. This son thinks that his ability is limited and will not show his shame, and it will be saved. In the future, the censor will cause trouble for the father, won’t he?”
"Besides, my son doesn't know much about the situation of the clan. Not to mention the clan of the outer vassal, even the princes and princes who are still in the capital, my son has not acknowledged it yet. Leave this matter to your son, he must do it. You can't throw the blame. Just as the mother said, the son is actually a scholar. As the saying goes: The scholar talks only, but the son really doesn't have that."
Having said this, Huang Qiong looked at the old man's face and said cautiously: "Father, if you feel that it is inconvenient to promote your son to a title, you have to find this excuse, otherwise we will not be promoted to this title. This county prince Your son doesn't feel anything bad about your title. If you are really unwilling to do so, you can demote your title and become a Duke, and it won't be a big deal for your son."
"Asshole, what do you think of the title of the imperial court? Is it something to use for bargaining? I told you today, you have to accept this job whether you accept it or not. After ten days, if you can't come up with a concession I'll give you a satisfactory explanation. Don't even think about becoming a prince, I'll demote you directly to Xuande Lang."
At first, the emperor didn't take Huang Qiong's words seriously. Although he was somewhat annoyed, it wasn't enough to be considered angry. After all, this matter involves clans all over the world, and it can be said to be of great importance. It is impossible for the person who takes this job to be unafraid of difficulties at all. But what Huang Qiong said later almost made the emperor bite his tongue.
Although there have been many hardships since he took the throne, it has been smooth sailing since he truly took over the power. But after holding the big handle for so many years, I have seen the princes quarrel over the fiefdom, and I have seen them try their best to please themselves in order to get more Yongye fields. In order to get more money to open the house, I was bargaining.
But like this ninth son today, he is the only one who is willing not to enter the title of nobility, or even to be demoted in order to not accept the errand. The emperor at this moment was really angry with Huang Qiong. What do you think of your title? Is it something you can use to bargain?
Especially after hearing about this son and seeing myself entrusting him with errands. He was rambling here and there, pushing and shoving, and would rather be demoted to a county official than accept this job, which made him even more angry. He picked up the pen holder on the imperial desk and flew over without thinking. His movements are so proficient that he seems to have gained experience.
Huang Qiong saw that the emperor was angry with him again. In fact, he knew that the emperor had made up his mind and was determined to take the blame for this. While he was hurriedly dodging various objects flying over him, he was still struggling and said: "Father, please calm down. My son didn't mean to shirk. Doesn't this violate the ancestral rule? My son has no choice, right?"
"Besides, my son just wants to take this job because he doesn't know much about the clan, right? There are so many clans in the world. If my son were to investigate them one by one, it would take ten days, not to mention ten years, to complete the investigation. Isn’t it true that the son is unwilling to serve his father? Isn’t there really no other way?”
Hearing that Huang Qiong was still making excuses, the emperor stopped and pointed to several large boxes placed in a corner of Wende Hall, and sneered: "I don't need you to check one by one, the things have been there for a long time." It’s ready for you. So, don’t you kid make excuses for me here.”
"Don't forget, I am not only your king, but also your father. Don't think that I really don't know what your kid is planning. Let me tell you clearly, you have to accept this job, and you have to accept it even if you don't want to. Take it. You are bargaining with me. If you do well, there will be no reward. If you do not do well, the punishment will be doubled."
