Zheng Zheng knew very well that Tutong Du Tong did not like him.
Before he was established as the prince, Du Tong's attitude towards him was very normal.
She didn't like him any more because he was the queen's son or because he was talented and intelligent. She didn't treat him or the other princes in any special way.
Later, after he was established as the prince, Du Tong's attitude did not change much...
No, there is still a change, that is, I am becoming more and more polite to him.
Such politeness is sometimes not a good thing. He was keenly aware of the alienation hidden under the politeness.
He could vaguely feel that Du Tong didn't seem to like him.
In order to verify his thoughts, he deliberately proposed to his father that he wanted Du Tong to instruct the officials of Prince Zhan Shifu and teach them how to do their jobs.
As expected, Du Tong refused. .z.br>
The reason for rejection is of course high-sounding, that is, he is the crown prince and Du Tong is the tutor, so it is not appropriate for the two to have any close contact.
His father happily agreed and praised Du Tongshi for his general understanding of advancement and retreat, and for being a person who truly cared about the emperor.
Only Zheng Zheng himself could deeply feel the unrelenting disgust hidden behind this rejection.
He seemed to be able to hear Du Tong mocking him behind his back, mocking him that even if he was the prince, he would not be favored by him, mocking him that even if he was the prince, he would still have to face rejection and be helpless at the other end.
At that time, Zheng Zheng was filled with hatred.
He quietly took advantage of Du Tong's rejection and kept giving eye drops to his father, and finally succeeded in making his father alienate Du Tong.
Du Tong is just a tutor, why should you mock him? What qualifications do you have to dislike him?
Since Du Tong, the tutor, could not stand on his side, he could only do his best to weaken Du Tong's influence.
There is a huge difference between an influential tutor in the court who dislikes him and a tutor who is alienated by the emperor who dislikes him!
Fortunately, there were already differences between the father and Du Tong, otherwise his alienation plan would not be effective.
Now, Zheng Zheng actually has no special thoughts about Du Tong.
He believed that he had not done anything unforgivable and was even quite respectful to Du Tong. Why did Du Tong dislike him or even hate him?
At first he couldn't understand it and was worried about it, but later he didn't take it seriously.
Du Tong didn't like him, and he didn't like Du Tong either.
Probably, this means that people with different paths do not work together.
Over the years, his crown prince Zhan Shifu has gradually grown stronger, and the civil servants and military officers gathered around him are all very capable and deeply trusted by him.
One with more Dutong is not too much, and one with less Dutong is not too many.
However, he did not expect that his father was so recognized and persistent in Du Tong's ability that he would try every means to push Du Tong to his side!
His father was planning this for him, but he really didn't need it.
If Du Tong was really that easy to compromise, he wouldn't have been alienated by his father all these years. This is a man with a strong heart!
Using his young son to threaten him is the worst possible strategy!
"What do you think of Father's oral instructions?" Zheng Zheng asked calmly.
Present were his chief historian Meng Hesong and officials from Prince Zhan Shifu.
"Your Highness, since the Emperor has ordered Mr. Xue to deliver an oral edict, it means that the Emperor has made up his mind. I believe that Your Highness can only accept the decree for the time being. As for Du Tong's youngest son, after he enters the Prince Zhan Shifu, it will not be too late to see what he does and how to deal with it. ." Prince Zhanshi and Prime Minister Han Xiu said.
Another official nodded in agreement.
Zheng Zheng almost laughed angrily: "How could I not know this? Is this your response?"
This oral instruction is from the father, so it is naturally irresistible. Is this the kind of nonsense he wants to hear?
Seeing the prince's anger, the officials present looked at each other and did not dare to say anything.
After a while, Meng Hesong said: "Your Highness, I think that it is not entirely a bad thing for Du Tong's youngest son to enter Prince Zhanshi's mansion. Perhaps, Taifu's younger son
Sub can be used. "
Meng Hesong's intention was very clear. He could use Du Tong's young son to win over Du Tong. Maybe Du Tong could be used by the prince.
Zheng Zheng shook his head and objected directly: "No, no need! I don't want to use Du Tong's youngest son, but I want to use Du Tong!"
Yes, Emperor She's father designed to let Du Tong's youngest son enter Prince Zhan Shi's mansion in order to let him borrow his influence over Du Tong, hoping to use this to win over Du Tong for his use.
Du Tong's youngest son is young, and he can really take advantage of it after entering Prince Zhan Shifu.
However, there were too many variables, and he didn't want to do this at all.
In the dynasty, Du Tong was not the only one who was truly capable. As far as he was concerned, it was not that without Du Tong, he would not be able to ascend to the throne.
In this case, there is no need for him to win over someone who doesn't like him, no matter how talented he is.
Moreover, Du Tong's youngest son had a close relationship with Chang Ding, and he was afraid that he would be tricked by Chang Ding before he could make good use of this person.
After all, Chang Ding seems to have an expert around him, and he seems to have some abilities.
What's more, thinking of what his mother had told him, Zheng Zheng knew that it was absolutely impossible for Du Tong to be used by him!
Therefore, he did not want Du Tong's youngest son to enter Prince Zhan Shifu, and he would not change this decision.
Meng Hesong was stunned for a moment, as if he did not expect Master Zheng Zheng to be so determined.
Does Your Highness dislike Du Tong's youngest son so much? He couldn't see it before.
Then, he said after careful consideration: "If Your Highness really doesn't want the youngest son Du Tong to enter Prince Zhan Shi's mansion, there is nothing you can do."
Zheng Zheng frowned and asked, "What can we do?"
He knew that when Meng Hesong said this, he must have an idea in mind.
Meng Songen has a flexible mind and meticulous approach, so he has been relying on him for many years.
"Your Highness, you cannot refuse the Emperor's instructions, but there are people who can; you cannot stop this, but there are people who can."
Zheng Zheng seemed to understand a little, but still wanted to confirm further: "You mean..."
"Your Highness, since Du Tong dared to refuse to serve Prince Zhan Shifu in the first place, he will naturally dare to refuse service to his youngest son again now. I have heard that the youngest son of the Grand Tutor has a good relationship with His Highness Chang Ding in order to stabilize His Highness' temperament. Will it happen? Stop this?"
Zheng Zheng's eyes lit up and he smiled with satisfaction: "I understand, Aiqing still has a way, haha. This matter... I'll leave it to you!"
Meng Hesong bent down and replied respectfully: "Your Highness, you are so complimentary! Please rest assured, Your Highness, I will definitely handle this matter."
As long as His Highnesses Du Tong and Chang Ding know the disadvantages of... Du Shi entering Prince Zhan Shifu, I won't believe that they won't stop!
However, one is the Taifu and the other is His Highness Chang Ding. He must deal with them carefully and must not take it lightly.
His Highness the Crown Prince and them have really suffered a lot from His Highness Chang Ding!
While Zheng Zheng was discussing with his servants how to respond to Emperor Yongning's oral instructions, a travel-worn man finally appeared outside Princess Changding's mansion.
