Three days later, under the auspices and witness of the crown prince, the fifteen-year-old Gongzi Yu officially worshiped under Qu Yuan's door.

After this small, semi-public and unpublicized ceremony, soon after the departure of the crown prince from the surrender mansion, he was learned of by Long Shujun, who was hiding in Shouying.

"Gongzi Yu has already worshiped under Qu Yuan's door." Long Shujun summoned the doorman and ordered: "Quick, immediately spread the news among Shouying."

First, it is said that the king lives in the harem and does not serve all the year round, not because he is enjoying the joy of family, but because the king lives in Shouying, and he is not accustomed to the water and soil, so that he is seriously ill and difficult to govern.

Second, he preached the wisdom of the prince everywhere, saying that the king was seriously ill, and the major affairs of the country were in an orderly manner under the prince's handling. Moreover, the crown prince not only handles state affairs for the king, but also worries about his younger brother's affairs, not only about Gongzifu's marriage, but also about Gongzi's studies.

Third, the prince was friendly with Qu Yuan and agreed with the new law very much. ”

"No."

"Come on, prepare ten gold, give it to Pan Junmenke secretly, and ask him to say a word for me."

"Yui."

"I also prepared ten gold, secretly gave it to the guest of Zhu Guomen, and asked him to say a word for me."

Soon, under the impetus of people with a heart, the prince's reputation of filial piety and kindness began to spread quietly in Shouchun City.

Two days later, almost the entire Shouchun City was full of voices praising Prince Heng, and even this voice had begun to spread out.

At the same time, the news about the crown prince and Qu Yuan also began to spread quietly in Shouchun City.

Prince's Mansion.

After the state marquis informed the prince of the fact that the prince's reputation was spread all over Shouchun, he saw that the prince was happy, and asked with some hesitation, "Prince, I don't know..." The people in the city all praise the prince, I don't know about this, can the prince push behind it? ”

When the prince heard this, he saw that the marquis of Zhou showed disbelief, his face stiffened, and he shook his head and said: "What do you mean by this, how can you not know the importance of it, and preside over the matter of Gongzi Yu's apprenticeship, the purpose is to ease the relationship with the law changer, not to move closer to the law changer."

So, how could Lone take the initiative to preach this kind of thing? You must know that even at the apprenticeship ceremony, Gu did not invite any ministers, but just let Qu Yuan's disciples witness on the side.

The lonely minister was not even invited to attend the ceremony, how could he make this matter known to the whole city! ”

When the governor heard this, he saw that the prince didn't look like he was lying, and couldn't help but wonder: "That's weird, since we didn't let people publicize it, then why did this matter become known all over the city?" ”

When the prince heard this, he also realized that something was wrong.

Just as the two hesitated, Pan Jun hurriedly walked over.

"The prince, the marquis of the state, I just got the news that someone found that the people of Zhuguo and Zuo were secretly making a name for the prince in the past two days."

"Zhuguo, Zuo Tu?" The prince was stunned: "How could it be them?" ”

"Not good." Zhou Hou's face changed: "Prince, we have been calculated by the left disciples." ”

The prince was stunned for a moment, and then said in disbelief: "The prince is saying that the left disciples of the Zhu Kingdom deliberately spread the news and publicized it for Lonely, and their purpose..."

As he spoke, the prince's face changed greatly: "Therefore, the purpose of their propaganda is not to praise me, but to separate the relationship between Lone and the Jianghan nobles, or even between Lone and the old-fashioned nobles." ”

The governor affirmed: "It must be so." ”

At this moment, An Lingjun walked in quickly, and then saluted the prince in a panic: "Prince, it's not good, the minister just heard a rumor in the city, and many people are talking about the prince's personal relationship with Qu Yuan, and he also agrees with the new law very much in his heart.

Moreover, people are still saying that the crown prince advocated that Gongzi Yan worship Qu Yuan as his teacher, hoping that after he ascends the throne in the future, Gongzi Yan can succeed Qu Yuan and continue to preside over the law change. ”

"What?" The prince's face turned blue instantly, and then he scolded: "Okay, good, good, Tang Yu Qu Yuan, you are really hateful, Gu has already taken the initiative to ease relations with you, but as a result, you still dare to put your nose on your face and get an inch, it is too much, too despicable, too shameless." ”

After scolding, the prince asked the prince and the other three again: "Gentlemen, now Qu Yuan and they are desperately trying to get involved with Gu, and they want to pull Gu into the water, what should Gu do?" ”

When the three of them heard this, An Lingjun was the first to speak: "Although the prince commands, the minister is willing to serve the death." ”

When Zhou Hou Pan Jun heard this, he directly ignored An Lingjun's vase.

After a pause, the Marquis of Zhou spoke: "Prince, the matter of Gongzi worshipping Qu Yuan as a teacher will definitely arouse the vigilance of the nobles who oppose the new law, and make them suspect the prince's intentions. For now, another person is needed to balance Childe's influence. ”

As he spoke, the state marquis arched his hand and said, "The minister asked the prince to immediately go to visit Shenzi for the Taixue sacrifice wine, and asked Shenzi to accept Gongzi Ping's students." ”

"Shenzi!" The prince's eyes lit up.

Shen Zi is a member of the Shen Gong of Chu State, believes in Taoist doctrine, and is a great sage between the Jiang and Han Dynasty of Chu State. Because he was dissatisfied with the present state of Chu, he had supported Qu Yuan's Tang reforms, and at the same time strongly opposed Qu Yuan's theory that the two generations of the gentleman would be beheaded.

If Gongzi Ping can worship under Shenzi, a great sage who has strongly attacked Qu Yuan, then Bi Ke will dispel the doubts of the ministers about him.

At the same time, you can also use Shenzi's identity to win over the princes of Taixue and many students, so that they can promote their good reputation.

Even, when he ascends the throne in the future, the students in Taixue can be used by him.

Thinking about it, Prince Heng immediately responded: "Good idea, Lone will go to Taixue to visit Shenzi later." ”

After speaking, the prince looked at the state marquis and asked expectantly, "The prince can have something to add." ”

The Marquis shook his head and said: "Prince, as long as Gongzi Ping can worship under Shenzi and let Taixue speak for the prince, it will be enough to quell the rumors in the city." ”

As soon as the crown prince heard that the state marquis had no other way, he thought about it, and remembered that when his father and king dealt with the rumors in Yingdu in the past, he immediately shook his head and said: "No, this is not enough, although Taixue can calm the suspicion of the nobles in the city, but it is difficult to calm the suspicion in the hearts of the people."

And if you want to completely quell the rumors, then use rumors to fight rumors. ”

Saying that, the prince looked at the three princes and said, "Gentlemen, you immediately mobilize your own hands to spread rumors in Shouchun City. Let's just say: The king has a serious problem of adapting to the soil and water, is seriously ill and will die, and Lone is about to ascend the throne. ”

The three of them heard the prince's command, and were remembering it with their hearts, when suddenly the prince's words suddenly stiffened, and then looked at the prince in horror.

However, at this time, the crown prince did not stop explaining, but continued to speak: "Also: Gu has reached a consensus with the ministers of Jianghan and Han to prepare to write to his father and move the capital back to Yingdu.

The new law has achieved initial results, and Zuo Tu Qu originally planned to make the next step in changing the law, and the content of the new law may be..."

Speaking of this, the prince looked at the three of them: "You can make up the content of the new law as you like, as long as it does not involve the nobles, the others, the more bizarre the better, the more the better, to arouse the people's interest in discussion..."

After the prince consulted with the three, he sent the three to spread rumors, and he went directly to Taixue.