For the next two days, Xiang Nan and Qu Xiaofeng studied together.
The relationship between the two is also closer than before.
However, when Qu Xiaofeng asked Xiang Nan to take her out to play, Xiang Nan still refused.
"Why didn't you tell me that you could take me out to play?" Qu Xiaofeng asked in confusion.
Xiang Nan had promised her before that he would take her out to play, but now he refused, which really confused her.
"I haven't decided to be a crown prince before. If I go out with you, it doesn't break the rules." Xiang Nan explained, "But you are about to become a crown princess and marry my second brother. How can I take you out again."
"What kind of rules are these?" Qu Xiaofeng curled her lips and said, "I don't want to marry him. Besides, after getting married, can't I have friends?"
"This is the rule of the Toyo Dynasty." Xiang Nan nodded, "Now we can still study together. When you get married, it will be considered a violation of the rules if we meet again."
"Oh, I really don't want to marry him." Qu Xiaofeng couldn't help but sigh.
The conversation between the two was listened to by the maid Chan'er who was serving at the side.
…
"Prince, that's what the Ninth Princess said." Chan'er then went to the East Palace to learn the tongue from Li Chengye.
"Well, I understand, thank you for your hard work." Li Chengye nodded and smiled at her.
Chan'er immediately blushed, "It is my honor to work for the Crown Prince."
"Well, please step back first." Li Chengye ordered.
"This savage woman is really ignorant." After Chan'er retreated, Li Fu said to Li Chengye.
"Don't pay attention to her. She has to marry if she wants to, or if she doesn't want to, no matter what time, she has her say." Li Chengye sneered, "Fifth brother thought that by chasing her with some thought, he could get her to marry him. , and then obtained the position of prince, but the result was nothing."
"That's right." Li Yan sneered, "The more diligently he pursues, the more heartbroken he will be when he loses."
"Okay, let's not talk about him. How is the Buddha statue going?" Li Chengye asked.
"The arrangements have been made and are being carried out closely and orderly." Li Min said hurriedly.
"Very good." Li Chengye nodded, "Let the ministers come forward and urge the emperor to decide on the candidate for Zhenbei Marquis. I must drive the fifth brother out of the capital."
Li Yan nodded.
…
Two days later, the palace held a Cuju competition.
Gao Zhen and Zhao Shixuan, the son of Zhao Jingyu, actually started fighting.
It turns out that both of them like Mingyue girl from Ming Yufang. They are jealous of each other and refuse to give in to each other. They have already formed a grudge.
Taking advantage of this Cuju competition, Gao Zhen took advantage of the situation and kicked Zhao Shixuan's leg off with one kick.
The blackness of the attack shocked everyone present.
Even Xiang Nan wondered whether this was a trick by Prime Minister Gao and Zhao Jingyu, or whether Gao Zhen was really seeking revenge.
The Cuju competition ended early as a result.
…
Two days later, when he went to court, Li Fu again brought up the matter of selecting Zhenbei Marquis.
It turns out that in recent days, ministers have been mobilized to appeal to the emperor to determine the candidate for Zhenbei Marquis as soon as possible. Therefore, today Li Haocai brought up the old matter again.
"I have received many memorials recently, all of which urge me to determine the candidate for Zhenbei Marquis as soon as possible. Let's discuss it today and see who is the best candidate." He said, "Prince, please tell me what you think. .”
"Father, I think that the fifth brother, King Yi, is the most suitable one." Li Chengye stood up and said, "The fifth brother is not only smart and brave, but also familiar with the affairs of the Western Region. In the process of conquering Danchi, he even made extraordinary achievements, so he is responsible for it." Zhenbeihou is a perfect fit.
Moreover, if the fifth brother wants to compile the "Local Chronicles of the Western Region", it is undoubtedly the most appropriate to go to the Western Region for field visits and surveys to obtain first-hand authentic information. "
When Xiang Nan heard this, he cursed in his heart.
This Li Chengye really hates himself for not dying, and wants to drive him out of the capital life or death. It is really too much.
"Cheng Yin~" Li Su immediately called Xiang Nan's name.
Xiang Nan immediately left work and knelt down, "My son and I are here."
"Are you willing to guard the Western Territory for my father?" Li Zuo asked.
Xiang Nan was extremely speechless.
He asked, besides answering "yes", did he have any other choice?
However, as soon as he answered "yes", he would be sent to the Western Region. From then on, Qu Xiaofeng would no longer have his share in the throne of the emperor, and Qu Xiaofeng would marry Li Chengye, and his mission would have failed.
But if you answer "no", you will be dragged out immediately.
Therefore, Xiang Nan thought in his heart, and then gritted his teeth, "Of course I am willing to die for my father. It's just that I am too young, have little talent and little knowledge, and I am afraid that I am not capable of managing Dan Chi."
Kuang Danchi's tent was captured by his ministers. If he went to guard Danchi again, he was afraid that the people of Danchi would not be able to obey. If there is a civil uprising at that time, my sons and ministers will die without mercy. "
…
When Li Hao heard this, he was silent.
He knew that Xiang Nan didn't want to go to the Western Region, but in order for Li Chengye to successfully inherit the throne, he still hoped that Li Chengyin could go to Danchi and avoid another tragedy of brotherhood.
But what Xiang Nan said makes sense.
Although he is smart and brave, he has no experience in running a political party. If he does not govern well and provokes a civil uprising, Danchi will rebel again just after he has calmed down.
By then, the Western Territory will be in chaos again.
At this moment, Gong Peijin, the Minister of Rites, stood up and said, "Your Majesty, I think that what King Yi said is reasonable. Danchi has always had a tough folk custom and a wild nature that is difficult to tame. We, the Feng Dynasty, have been conquering it for many years, but it has not been very effective." .
His Royal Highness King Yi is young and lacks experience. It is indeed difficult for him to guard one side. The minister is willing to recommend a person to the Holy One. This person is mature, sophisticated, loyal and reliable. He not only has a prominent official position, but also has experience in governing. It is most appropriate for him to guard Danchi. "
"Which Aiqing is Gong Aiqing talking about?" Li Zuo asked curiously after hearing this.
As the Minister of Rites, Gong Peijin has always had a good official reputation. He is honest, self-sufficient, self-sufficient, and does not attach himself to powerful people or cliques, so he is very popular with him.
"General Zhao Jingyu of the auxiliary state." Gong Peijin said immediately.
"How could it be him?", "It could be him?", "How could he do it?"
When the ministers heard this, they were all stunned and questioned one after another.
Li Hao was also stunned for a moment, and then glanced at Gao Ming. He saw that his expression was also slightly shocked, and he guessed that Zhao Jingyu was not his person.
"General Zhao conquered the southwest and not only won a complete victory, but also governed the southwest very well." Gong Peijin then explained the reason, "General Zhao is brave, resourceful, and experienced in governance. He will guard Danchi, and then It’s perfect.”
After hearing what he said, everyone thought about it carefully and felt that it was indeed reasonable.
Although Zhao Jingyu has been idle in recent years, he also made great achievements back then. Under his governance, the southwest was peaceful for many years without any trouble.
If he hadn't been arrogant and arrogant, offended Gao Ming, and was transferred back to the capital to be idle, he would still be leisurely serving as his Zhennan King.
