"Once we catch him, we can justly deport this Liang King back to Beiliao on the grounds that he is engaged in something inconsistent with his status. In this way, we can block Beiliao's mouth and let them have the trouble to say no. If you come out, it won't trigger a confrontation between the two countries. You can also keep an eye on the King of Liang in disguise, and even find out what his true intention is when he enters the court this time."
Having said this, looking at the hesitation still on the emperor's face, Huang Qiong sighed softly: "Father, if a wolf wants to eat a sheep, no matter how careful the sheep is to avoid it, the wolf will find an excuse. Since the founding of our country, , Bei Liao has always been ambitious towards me. The past few years have been better, and Bei Liao has become much more honest after suffering several defeats. In the past few years, two out of three years were about to invade. "
"Especially during the reign of Emperor Shizong, Bei Liao invaded almost every year. If they want to join the invaders, even if our court is very respectful to them, they will never show mercy. Even if our court treats them with courtesy, the same goes for Bei Liao if they want to join the invaders. We will follow suit. As for respect, it is based on equality of strength. In terms of strength, if the enemy is strong and we are weak, the enemy will not really respect us at all."
"And I am strong and the enemy is weak. What can the enemy do to me no matter how many excuses he makes? Since the founding of our country, although we have only penetrated into the grasslands and deserts a few times, we have never been at a disadvantage in our fights with Beiliao. . Even to a certain extent, our country still has the upper hand. In front of an opponent of equal strength, a threat is always just a threat."
"So, we have nothing to fear, let alone anything to worry about. As long as there is no big trouble inside our court, with the combat effectiveness of the border army, even if Beiliao invades because of this, it will probably be difficult to cross the Great Wall. However, , what I am most worried about is not the invading invaders from Northern Liao, but the internal affairs of our dynasty. How can we prevent foreign affairs if the internal affairs are not peaceful?"
"Bei Liao is not that stupid. Even though our frontier troops are powerful and have been beaten to death countless times, and have never been able to cross the front line of Yanshan Prefecture, they still want to join the invaders regardless. Erchen is most worried. What's more, Beiliao has colluded with certain people within our court. They are colluding internally and externally by taking advantage of the turmoil that may arise from the severe drought in the northwest."
"Under the surface of such ridiculous behavior of Prince Liang, he may be hiding the person who actually met him. Therefore, we must find out the true intention of Prince Liang in coming to our court this time. Even if it is not clear, , but we absolutely cannot allow him to stay in Jingzhao. If this is not possible, I suggest that he be forcibly escorted out of the country in the name of his arrogance and rudeness."
"As long as there is no internal chaos among us, I think that even if Bei Liao thinks that it has been insulted, it may not really raise troops to retaliate. Because of this consideration, I think that the seventh brother should go to receive the King of Liang specially, and come with a vicious plan. To control evil, use rogues to deal with scoundrels. Even if you don’t know his true intentions, you must take some measures to find a reason to expel him from the country."
"What is a good way? A way that I think can solve the problem. It is a good way. In extraordinary times, we must have the courage to do extraordinary things. If we are always so rigid about etiquette, I am afraid that when we face the cunning fox again , we are always the ones being fooled. Scholars may not be more skillful in dealing with this kind of thing than those with a rogue temperament."
After hearing Huang Qiong's idea, the emperor frowned slightly and said softly: "In front of an opponent of equal strength, a threat is always a threat. This sentence seems simple, but it is very reasonable. However, this method is really feasible. Is that so? Jincheng, you brought up King Yong single-handedly. I’m afraid you have a better understanding of King Yong’s temperament and conduct than I do. What do you think of Ah Jiu’s idea?”
In response to the emperor's inquiry, Princess Jincheng shook her head and said: "Father, as the saying goes, you know your son better than your father. You are both the king and the father. You also know very well what kind of person the seventh brother is. According to the ninth brother's , Well, some whimsical ideas. In fact, you know better than anyone whether the seventh brother is suitable for this matter."
"Seventh brother is indeed rough on the outside and delicate on the inside, but the key is that deep down, he is really bohemian and unruly. Let seventh brother handle this matter, I'm afraid it's more likely to cause a bigger mess. Besides, son I think Ninth Brother's idea is a bit ridiculous. Seventh Brother's temperament is as bohemian as Ninth Brother said, and he can compete with that of Prince Liang."
"But no matter what, seventh brother, we are all a family. No matter how big a mess is, it can be easily dealt with behind closed doors. But that Liang Wang is an envoy from a foreign country. Although I may be rough on the outside but subtle on the inside, He is also very informal. It would be fine if the seventh brother can really find out the matter, but if the seventh brother hurts the Liang Prince unintentionally, I am afraid it will affect the court's plans."
"If the ninth brother really wants to anger the King of Liang and find an excuse to expel him, wouldn't it be the sixth brother who is more suitable? It can even be said that it would be better for the ninth brother to come forward in person? With the intelligence of the ninth brother, I believe I will do better than my seventh brother." Although she had better feelings towards Huang Qiong before, Princess Jincheng immediately objected to Huang Qiong's idea.
But this time Princess Jincheng didn't object because she objected. King Yong was brought up by this eldest sister, and the relationship between the two siblings was not generally good. She thinks she understands King Yong's temperament and thinks that King Yong is not that good at all. I heard that Huang Qiong actually recommended King Yong to deal with King Liang of Northern Liao. He immediately became wary, worried that Huang Qiong was trying to kill someone with a borrowed knife.
Although she also knew that King Yong was the only brother Huang Qiong had been close to since he left the palace. Now in Guangshou Hall, King Yong has always protected Huang Qiong behind him, which is enough to show that the relationship between the two is unusual. But after all, she had preconceived notions, so Princess Jincheng still didn't trust Huang Qiong. A lie repeated a thousand times becomes the truth.
What's more, compared with the person who slandered Huang Qiong behind his back, Huang Qiong's special status made Princess Jincheng not have any hatred for him, but she didn't have any trust in him. Even if she was still doubtful, she was more willing to believe that person between the two. Plus, being born in heaven, I have seen too many things.
A good brotherly relationship is worthless in front of the throne. So when someone said that Huang Qiong, who was cunning and capable of doing anything, brought up this idea, the first thing she thought of was that Huang Qiong was killing people with a borrowed knife. That is to say, he used King Yong's hand to drive away the King of Liang and solved the old man's personal problem. He also used this matter to get rid of King Yong, his possible future opponent.
When the emperor asked for advice, Princess Jincheng directly expressed her objections, and even deliberately suggested that Prince Teng would be more suitable according to Huang Qiong's method. Of course, Princess Jincheng's proposal was actually just asking Prince Teng to do it. She was just mocking Huang Qiong's idea.
However, as soon as Princess Jincheng finished speaking, Huang Qiong was direct and did not hear the defensiveness and sarcasm in her words. She shook her head and said: "Sixth brother can't do it. Seventh brother is thick on the outside and thin on the inside. He looks bohemian on the outside. But in fact, I have a very beautiful heart. Although I am a little informal, I am not only very accurate in judging people, but I also have people who can be used."
"My younger brother just said that although the actions of those robbers and thieves under Brother Seven are considered low-class in most eyes, these people have strengths that others do not have. Some things are too routine. People like you can't do it. But those people under Brother Qi can easily spy on a person in that kind of place."
"And Sixth Brother, based on my observation of this Sixth Brother, he is really rude, and he is not generally lacking in thinking about problems. I just said that the first thing to do about this matter is to find out this Liang Wang What is the real intention or person you want to see when you come to Beijing this time? As for deporting him, that is a last resort."
"If the true purpose of this Liang Prince's trip is exactly what I guessed, then this Liang Prince is the kind of person who is extremely deep in the city, or who is very good at hiding. As a person, Sixth Brother is probably far from his opponent. When the time comes, we will be the ones who steal the chicken but lose the rice. This cannot be solved by being arrogant or by fisting."
"Those who do this must not only be bold and careful, but also not stick to the way of doing things. Among the brothers in Beijing, only the seventh brother has this ability. What's more, eldest sister, jade cannot be used until it is cut. Seventh brother If I don't go through some experience in advance, how can my father entrust me with important responsibilities in the future? Sister, you brought up the seventh brother, you should have confidence in the seventh brother."
"The most important thing is that for Seventh Brother, no one can say that he can't do something well. But in this world, there are only two people who can't say it. One is the father, and the other is you. Seventh Brother is the father's son, Moreover, the younger brothers who were raised by the eldest sister are the closest people to him. If you don’t trust him, then who else in the world will trust him? Sister, do you think this is true? "
Huang Qiong's words were a bit cryptic, but the underlying meaning clearly told the emperor and Princess Jincheng that Prince Teng's IQ was too far behind. King Yong is rough on the outside but delicate on the inside. He may seem a bit vulgar on the surface, but in fact he is very capable in his heart. As for Prince Teng, he was rough on the outside and rough on the inside, and acted as if he had no brains. If you ask him to do this, he will definitely mess up the pot.
As for the defensive meaning in Princess Jincheng's words, Huang Qiong did not fail to hear it. Therefore, he took advantage of the emperor's words that he wanted to pay attention to King Yong in the future, and he seemed to tell his eldest sister directly. King Yong is a brother I want to reuse in the future, but he still needs some training. The purpose of entrusting this matter to him is to hone and hone him and lay some foundation for the future.
Princess Jincheng did not take the meaning of Huang Qiong's words seriously. She didn't know that the emperor had decided to cancel the ancestral system of enfeoffment. From now on, she thought that this was just an excuse for Huang Qiong. Therefore, it was not taken seriously at all. But after hearing this, the emperor nodded slightly.
Seeing what Princess Jincheng was still arguing about, the emperor waved his hand and said: "What Ah Jiu said makes sense, so Jincheng shouldn't argue anymore. But what Jincheng said before is not unreasonable. This matter is important, and I still You have to think about it carefully. In this way, if you still insist on your original idea after you meet with the King of Liang tomorrow, it will not be too late for me to agree to you."
Having said this, the emperor took a look at Huang Qiong, who heard his opinion. He was not immediately accepted, but behaved quite calmly. He nodded with satisfaction: "Sacrificing sacrifices to the Ancestral Temple, I also know it is very hard, Ajiu, I'm afraid I didn't sleep last night. I've been busy for another day today, so I must be a little tired. Ah Jiu, go back and rest first, I still have something to say with your eldest sister."
When Huang Qiong heard that the emperor had issued an order to expel guests, although he didn't know what the emperor wanted to say to the eldest sister, Huang Qiong did not ask, nor did he hesitate. Instead, he calmly bowed to the emperor, gave a slight bow to Princess Jincheng, then turned around and quietly left the Wende Hall.
