Seeing that Du Zongting and Li Shizhi were arguing, the Han Emperor could not tell the difference for a while, "There is no need for Li Aiqing to be angry. Since Mr. Du heard about it, it is possible that it was just hearsay!"
At this time, Xun Mou stood up and said: "What the Holy One said is very true. I have heard about Master Li's uprightness for a long time and admire him very much. Master Li is the imperial censor and has the power and responsibility to impeach hundreds of officials. But hearsay If you want to report something to the Holy One, you should think twice before doing it!"
The Emperor of the Han Dynasty also had great love for Xun Mou, a young descendant. On the one hand, Xun Mou was indeed talented and intelligent, and on the other hand, he always spoke appropriately. The emperor then smiled and said: "Okay, let's end this matter now, I will take care of it myself."
Emperor Han waved his hand and signaled to retreat.
In the early spring at Duke Wei's Mansion, plum blossoms were in full bloom. When the cold wind blew, the flowers on the branches couldn't help but nod in the wind, and a few crimson petals flew in the garden. Take a few breaths of air when you live in the cold wind.
Xun Yu and Xun Mou had just returned home after attending court. They went straight to the study. All the maids who were going to serve them withdrew, leaving only the housekeeper to make tea and serve them.
As soon as Xun Yu sat down, there was a "bang" sound, and he punched the desk with his right hand. The two bowls of tea that had just been brewed on the desk shook. The butler quickly straightened the teacups. Xun Yu waved his hand and signaled the butler to go out. The butler took the saucer and went out, then slowly closed the door.
"I didn't expect that the pending examination of the regular subjects would be taken away by Liu Xu so easily."
"Father, there is no need to be angry." Xun Mou comforted his father, "I really didn't expect that the emperor would let Wei Wang Liu Xu be the examiner this time!"
"Mou'er, do you think the emperor is afraid of the prince and Prince Ning now?" Xun Yu looked suspicious and uneasy.
"It's not impossible. But my child told me directly that King Wei's ability is not enough to change the His Majesty's mind. The biggest manipulator this time may be the Queen Mother's advice to the Emperor."
Xun Yu suddenly realized, "Yes, yes! The Holy Emperor has always been filial, and only the Queen Mother can change his mind."
"Although Your Majesty is filial, if he hadn't already had doubts in his heart, he might not have let King Wei take the exam."
"Oh?"
Xun Mou frowned and nodded, feeling that something big was about to happen.
Xun Yu was even more puzzled and couldn't wait to ask: "How is it possible! Regarding the positions of the Crown Prince and Prince Ning, the Holy Father usually only acts as a middleman and never favors any party. In previous years, the chief examiner asked the Ministry of Civil Affairs to promote unknown people How could the newly appointed official appoint a King of Wei with a huge backing this time. The King of Wei was brought up by the Queen Mother. If the King of Wei Liu Xu is trained like this now, it will be easy to form new cliques. If the Queen Mother has any requests, the Emperor Don’t we have to let it go?”
"It's really difficult to guess the emperor's true intentions from the current situation!" Xun Mou paced back and forth in front of the desk, thinking about the emperor's intentions this time.
"Hey!" Xun Yuruo realized something, "Do you think the Crown Prince and Prince Ning have fallen out of favor now, and the Emperor wants to slowly support Prince Wei?"
"It's also possible! His Majesty's actions are just to keep the officials from knowing his true intentions and to prevent too many officials from forming cliques." Xun Mou analyzed with his chin in his hand.
"Mou'er, do you think the Crown Prince and Prince Ning have lost power now?"
Xun Mou frowned and thought, standing in front of the desk, tapping the desk with his right index finger uneasily, as if he was thinking anxiously but did not answer. Xun Yu then asked: "Then what should we do now? The situation is getting more and more complicated. If we make a wrong step, we may lose everything."
Xun Mou pondered for a moment and then replied: "Now it seems that if we continue to play a moderate role, I am afraid that none of the three will be pleased. As long as one of us inherits the throne, our Xun family will be like the scepter in the hands of the new emperor. Removed like a thorn."
"Ah?" In addition, he is the prince of the main palace, and Ning Wang Liu Xun is the most skillful among the princes, and has been very powerful for a long time. Now there is another Wei Wang Liu Xu, if we choose the wrong master..."
After Xun Yu finished speaking, he didn't dare to continue talking. He just punched the desk hard again and sighed melancholy.
"Father, don't worry! The power of our Xun family is obvious to everyone. As long as any prince gets our support, his chances of winning are higher than others. Now it's time for us to find our backers!" Xun Mou! After saying that, he picked up the bowl of tea in front of the desk and took a sip.
"This is a top priority and cannot be taken lightly! Which one do you think we should choose?"
Xun Mou smiled slightly, looked at his father and said, "According to father's wishes, who do you think is the right person to choose to assist?"
Xun Yu lowered his head and thought for a long time. He knew that the reason Xun Yu asked him to speak first was to see if the father and son had the same idea. Xun Yu thought for a long time, then slapped the table, "I have weighed it for a long time as a father, and I feel that he is the most suitable one!"
"Prince Liu Yan!" Xun Yu and Xun Mou said their names in unison, and then they looked at each other and smiled.
"It seems that the idea of mou'er and being a father coincide with each other!" Xun Yu smiled and stroked his beard, "Then what should we do next?"
When Xun Mou was about to say something, someone knocked on the door and said, "Master! Young Master! His Royal Highness the Crown Prince has arrived!"
Xun Yu and his son looked at each other. Xun Mou laughed and said: "Speak of Cao Cao, and Cao Cao will be here!"
"Steward Wang, greet the prince first and tell him that our father and son are changing clothes and will come to pick him up immediately!" Xun Yu told Steward Wang.
At noon, Xun Yu and his son met the prince in the living room, and ordered people to prepare lunch and leave the prince to eat. Prince Liu Yan was not polite and agreed immediately. Looking at Xun Mou's enthusiastic attitude today, the prince always felt that something was wrong, but he couldn't explain it!
After the three of them sat down in order, the prince glanced at Xun Mou. After all, Xun Mou's prestige in the court was definitely no less than that of Duke Xun Yu of Wei. For this young hero, the prince loved and hated him, respected and feared him. He admired Xun Mou because he was indeed a rare talent, but feared that he could not be used by him.
Xun Mou glanced at the prince's eyes and knew what he was thinking. Seeing that the prince didn't speak for a long time, Xun Mou spoke first, "His Royal Highness the prince is visiting my humble residence today. What are you doing?"
Prince Liu Yan did not answer first, but just laughed heartily and said: "They say that General Xun is victorious in every battle and knows things like a god! Tell me why I am here?"
Xun Yu felt a little embarrassed for a moment, with cold sweat on his forehead. He looked at his son Xun Mou but remained calm as usual.
"Xiaguan is a straightforward person and will not tolerate twists and turns." Xun Mou chuckled and looked at the prince with sharp eyes, "Prince, you are here for the sake of the world!"
Prince Liu Yan was instantly shaken. He had never thought that Xun Mou could speak so sharply and directly, and hit the target in one hit. The prince and Xun Mou stared at each other for a long time. After a while, the two burst into laughter again. Xun Yu sat aside and watched, confused and unable to say anything.
Liu Yan's face was full of joy and pride, and then he knelt down in front of Xun Yu and Xun Mou. Xun Mou and his son came forward and tried to help him, but they refused to stand up. "I kneel down here for the sake of the world." Kneel down before the common people, you two can accept it. I think that I, Liu Yan, will be the prince of the Han Dynasty and the crown prince of the country. I will retain talents like you two for my Han Dynasty in the future. If my father can inherit the country a hundred years later, President, I hope that Duke Wei and General Xun will always be by your side to straighten the court."
Xun Yu and his son also made a "pop" sound and knelt down on the ground, "'Good birds choose trees to roost, and good ministers choose their masters to serve.' If the prince is unyielding, I, father and son, will dedicate themselves to His Majesty the Crown Prince to the death!"
