"Young prince, Qianliu is looking for you to come up."
On the eighth floor of Zuimengxuan, the maid responsible for taking care of Qianliu's daily life walked to the door and said softly.
"okay, I get it."
Xiao Ning's eyes were like a river of autumn water, clear and deep.
Qianliu came to find him. It seemed that the big shots had come to a conclusion regarding the matter of acting in March.
When they arrived at the ninth-floor secret room.
Qianliu was sitting in a wheelchair, holding a homing pigeon and stroking it gently.
This secret room has a skylight.
The sunlight fell straight down from the skylight, leaving an irregular square shape of light and shadow on the dark floor of the secret room.
Qianliu was like that, sitting in the shadows in the darkness, bathing in the sunshine.
Seeing Xiao Ning, he let the pigeon fly with a pure smile on his face.
After that, start signing.
"Brother Xiao Ning, the matter of acting for March has been decided."
"Yeah, I guessed it."
Although Xiao Ning could speak, he still responded in sign language.
For a moment, Xiao Ning seemed to be back to that day when he just picked up Qianliu.
At that time, I did this every day, following Qianliu in sign language.
only.
You fight it yourself, and he learns it.
"Brother Xiao Ning, come on!"
"Will do."
Xiao Ning nodded, walked over and touched Qianliu's head.
After sitting with this lonely child for about half an hour, Xiao Ning left.
In fact, even if Qianliu didn't inform him about the news about Daizheng March, he would know it soon.
Qianliu is a smart kid, how could he not think of this?
Notifying him that he would be acting in March was just a reason why he wanted to accompany him.
At night.
Inside Taile Palace.
Xiao Ning officially received the order, the March Edict on Acting Government jointly issued by the Mu Party, Qingliu Party and the Queen Mother Party.
Wait until the messenger leaves.
Xiao Ning returned to the back hall of Taile Palace.
At this time, Master Wang, Meng Shangyuan and Chang Sunchuan were already waiting here.
When Meng Shangyuan saw Chang Sunchuan, he couldn't help but show a bit of surprise on his face.
"My young prince, I will officially go to court tomorrow. I remember that from the time I entered the capital to now, my young prince has never seen the Qingliu people."
Regarding the court situation, Meng Shangyuan asked after thinking for a moment.
"In this case, I will meet Qingliu for the first time tomorrow. The impression you leave on Qingliu, young prince, will directly affect our success or failure in wooing Qingliu in the future."
Chang Sunchuan also followed the analysis.
Obviously.
Everyone on this ship that is about to set sail is still looking forward to Xiao Ning's coming to court tomorrow.
The group of people chatted until late at night, ranging from court affairs to people's livelihood, from Yao's laws to etiquette and customs.
By the time I blew out the lights in the back hall, it was already midnight again.
"My young prince, today, someone secretly sent a secret letter to Taile Palace. The other party said that it was from the Guo Mansion."
After everyone left, Meng Zijin came over, holding an envelope in his hand.
Xiao Ning took the envelope and opened it.
"Young prince Xiao Ning, I'm Guo Yi. I will apologize to you for what happened back then. It's time for the grudge between you and my family to come to an end."
"In any case, now is not the time for you and me to dwell on our past grudges. Tomorrow, you will be in power for three months."
"Things in the court are no different than others. Remember, in the court, you must think twice about everything. Think about danger, think about change, and think about retreat."
"If you don't have anyone to confide in, I suggest you get closer to people like Pei Shiji..."
The content of the letter is thousands of words long.
Almost everything that Xiao Ning might encounter after going to court is taken care of.
Guo Yi still cares about Xiao Ning.
What Xiao Ning read from this letter was full of worry.
As for Pei Shiji mentioned in the letter, he was the leader of the few ministers who greeted Xiao Ning in the imperial city when he entered the capital.
Now, in court.
In addition to the three parties, there are also a very small number of courtiers who have not joined the party struggle.
They hate such dark struggles, and Pei Shiji is the representative of this series of people.
They are synonymous with pure ministers, who follow the Yao etiquette system, protect the country and the country, and have their own pure hearts.
It can be said that if Xiao Ning was given a choice, he would hope that all ministers would be such people.
Do not form cliques and do not use power for personal gain.
Keep public and private affairs separate, and only serve the country, the country, and the people of the world!
After reading the letter, put the letter back into the envelope and put it away.
Xiao Ning went to the side room, where the bedding that Meng Zijin had just prepared was already laid out.
Lie on the bed and turn out the lights.
In Xiao Ning's mind, the heroic female general couldn't help but appear again.
According to time, they should arrive in Qiongzhou in a few days.
The next day.
The sun rises in the east, and the birds and roosters crow.
In the Hall of Supreme Harmony!
Xiao Ning sat on the dragon chair for the first time.
To the left of Xiao Ning, down three steps, stood Meng Shangyuan, the commander-in-chief of the Forbidden Army!
On the right is Eunuch Li, the eunuch.
The courtiers lined up on either side of His Highness.
On the left is the Muslim Party headed by Mu Qizhang.
On the right, headed by Dayao's first assistant, Xu Juzheng.
Behind him was Meng Ruqiu, the leader of the Meng Party and the younger brother of Empress Dowager Meng’s sister!
Belonging to the harem's relatives' party.
Xiao Ning looked at the group of jackals, tigers and leopards one by one.
Others are also sizing him up. This bastard little prince, who is known as Dayao's number one dude and knows everything in the world, is now Dayao's new emperor, Xiao Ning!
Xiao Ning has met both Mu Qizhang and Meng Ruqiu.
The three of them just looked at each other and stopped communicating too much.
Xu Juzheng, on the other hand, kept staring at Xiao Ning, as if he wanted to see through Xiao Ning completely.
This person has a Chinese character face, sharp eyes, a resolute face, and a righteous attitude. He lives up to the name of Yao's first assistant!
As the prime minister, Guo Yi is also in the court today.
Ever since he went to court, he had been looking at Xiao Ning with a worried expression.
Obviously, even though he had warned Xiao Ning last night, he was still worried about Xiao Ning now.
"My dear friends, do you have anything to say?"
As usual, Xiao Ning made the opening remarks.
The so-called morning court is actually a morning meeting of ministers.
It's just that the content of this morning meeting is a bit broad.
"I have this memorial."
When Mu Qizhang heard this, he was the first to stand up.
"To congratulate His Majesty on your administration, I went from Hexi to find a precious animal and wanted to present it to Your Majesty."
"My humble eyes are not as sharp as your Majesty's. The horns of this beast look like a deer, but the head looks like a horse."
"Whether it is a deer or a horse, I hope your majesty can help me make a final decision."
Xiao Ning naturally knew that something would happen to Mu Qizhang.
Raise your hand to play.
then.
Two sergeants from the Hexi Army pulled an animal that looked like a horse but had two horns into the main hall.
"Your Majesty, this is the beast. I thought that since this beast has two horns, it should be a deer."
"I don't know, what do you think, Your Majesty?"
Xiao Ning squinted his eyes, watching Mu Qizhang's performance, and already understood the other party's intention.
Of course, this is not about calling a deer a horse.
Not to mention, Mu Qizhang wanted to test the officials' tricks.
There is only one person he wants to test this time.
That is yourself!
He wanted to test whether he and he were of the same mind.
In other words, he was giving himself authority.
Thinking about it, today, if I follow his words, then he will help me to stabilize his throne as much as possible.
In exchange, for everything in the future, as long as it is proposed by him, he must agree with it as he does today.
If not.
The so-called three months of acting as an official, I am afraid that if I don't even get past the third month, I will be kicked off the throne and carried away, and the next one will be invited.
After listening to Mu Qizhang's words, Eunuch Li, the eunuch on the side, came to Xiao Ning's side one after another. He protected his mouth with one hand, as if he was afraid of being overheard by others, and said softly:
"Your Majesty, so that you can sit in this position, Prime Minister Mu and Meng Shangshu spent a lot of thought on you yesterday."
"You must support them both in this court from now on."
"Otherwise, if Your Majesty does not support Xiang Mu and Shangshu Meng, and they no longer worry about you, Qingliu will kill you at any time."
Perhaps it was because Xiao Ning was known as a playboy.
The Mu Party and the Queen Mother Party were worried about Xiao Ning and could not understand the temptations and mysteries in Mu Qizhang's words, so they specially found someone to act as an interpreter.
This is really a naked threat.
but.
They have no scruples at all.
Xiao Ning.
He is just a dandy prince from Changnan Palace.
Ever since Xiao Luo passed away, Changnan Palace has been at the end of its tether.
This guy got Wei Qing away again, which was considered as destroying the last crossbow arrow of Changnan Palace with his own hands.
Today's Changnan Palace is a soft persimmon that can be manipulated by everyone!
Do the whole show!
Now, since Mu Qizhang has stood up, the person responsible for playing the opposite role should also appear.
After that, if he expressed his support for Mu Qizhang, he should be able to let this matter go.
This is also a rehearsal above the court.
A rehearsal for future proceedings.
It can only be said that what Mu Qizhang did was both domineering and considerate.
The name of the hero is worthy of his name.
really.
Just as Xiao Ning thought.
After Mu Qizhang.
Among the ministers, another guy who looked like a flatterer at first glance stood up.
Yang Qingde.
Yang Qianhe's uncle.
Every household probably has an annoying relative.
In the past, Yang Qingde was like this.
Insatiable greed and bossiness are probably inherent in everyone in the Yang family.
Whether it was Yang Qianhe's father, Yang Qingdao, or Yang Qianhe himself.
And Yang Qingde is probably the person who vividly demonstrates this so-called insatiable greed.
Back then, Yang Qianhe was still the second roommate of the Xiao family.
Yang Qingde has used his status as Yang Qianhe's uncle more than once to seek help from the Xiao family and ask for money from the Xiao family.
As for Yang Qianhe and others, they acquiesced in such behavior.
Nowadays, it can be said that his mansion, his official position, and his wealth are basically obtained through the Xiao family.
The thing that troubles Xiao Ning the most is that Yang Qingde likes to use Yang Qianhe's identity from time to time.
Various threats to Xiao Ning.
I always feel that I am Yang Qianhe's uncle. If you, Xiao Ning, listen to Yang Qianhe, I can do whatever I want based on your preference for Yang Qianhe!
It’s really Dayao’s version of the drama between the little fairy and the poor relative!
As far as Xiao Ning knows, this Yang Qingde has always been a member of the Mu Party.
He came out today to rebel against Xiao Ning. It was probably arranged by Mu Qizhang.
That being the case.
Looking at Yang Qingde in front of him, an imperceptible sneer appeared on Xiao Ning's lips.
Playing devil's advocate, right?
Do you want me to obey?
Do you think that since I, the Prince of Changnan, have married Yang Qianhe, I must always be inferior to your Yang family?
In this case, don't blame me for being harsh.
"Your Majesty, I have an objection. In my opinion, since this beast looks like a horse, it must be a horse!"
really.
Yang Qingde openly disagreed with Mu Qizhang and was embarrassed.
After the words fell.
Suddenly, everyone's eyes were focused on Xiao Ning.
With such an obvious temptation, they wanted to see how Xiao Ning would react?
Seeing this, Guo Yi came out of the queue one after another, wanting to say something.
This is obviously a trap aimed at Xiao Ning.
He couldn't watch helplessly as Xiao Ning faced the Mu Dang alone while he, an elder, stood by and watched.
But it didn't come true.
Before he could say anything, Pei Shiji on the side stood up first.
"Your Majesty, I have my own report!"
"If your Majesty feels that this question is difficult to answer, you don't have to answer it!"
"Mu Qizhang and Yang Qingde have ulterior motives and are really unjust."
"Your Majesty has just arrived at the court, and he can't see through your little tricks. Why, do you think that everyone in this court can't understand your intentions?"
"Your Majesty! Mu Qizhang's move is actually imitating the Qin Dynasty's practice of mistaking a deer for a horse! However, this time he is not testing the ministers, but your Majesty!"
"As the emperor, you should have your own opinions, not just what the court officials say."
"As the emperor, you don't have to answer this question at all. I don't think anyone in this hall dares to say anything."
An official like Pei Shiji can really put his life and death at risk at any time.
When they talk and attack people, they show no mercy at all.
No matter whether you are a member of the Mu Dang or a Qingliu, as long as he has ulterior motives, he will come forward!
original.
Xiao Ning's plan is already very clear.
But unexpectedly, Cheng Yaojin came out halfway, and he couldn't help but frown.
"Your Majesty, please give me a final verdict!"
Seeing Pei Shiji stand up, a sneer appeared on Mu Qizhang's face.
It's better this way!
Just what I wanted!
Yang Qingde's performance was really lacking in courage.
In this case, how could Xiao Ning's character be affected.
Only in this way can the real debate among officials be more consistent with the future situation.
Only in this situation, if Xiao Ning can withstand the pressure and stand on his side without any scruples, can Mu Qizhang feel relieved!
Mu Qizhang also knew that it was time to put some pressure on Xiao Ning.
When he spoke this time, his voice was lower and sounded murderous.
His eyes were cold and cold, and when he looked at Xiao Ning, they were full of threats!
Seeing this, Yang Qingde also spoke again and even moved the Yang family out:
"Your Majesty, don't forget, I am Yang Qianhe's uncle, and I belong to the Yang family! This is a horse!"
"Your Majesty, you don't have to answer! Today, I want to see who else dares to coerce you!"
Pei Shiji scratched his neck and said angrily.
Looking at the performances of the three people, especially Yang Qingde who moved Yang Qianhe out again, Xiao Ning smiled coldly.
It seems that Yang Qingde has not figured out the situation yet.
That being the case!
Then it's time for him to wake up.
Above the court.
finally!
The new king, who was going to court for the first time, stood up fiercely!
Spoken!
Don’t you need me to support Mu Qizhang?
In this case, if someone resists Mu Qizhang, it is not an exaggeration for me to kill this person directly!
