Qili, in the just-completed Dongchenghou Mansion.

The newly ascended Dongcheng Houlang Zhong Ling Yizong sat on the main seat, full of spirit, and the fingers holding the ribbon were a little trembling with excitement.

My sister gave birth to a pair of children for the Son of Heaven, and the mother and son are safe.

This is a powerful stimulant.

In the Han Dynasty, the battle for succession has always been from the birth of the emperor's first son, and the horn of war has been sounded.

And the past history has also proved that as long as there is a prince who can enter the East Palace first, if the latecomer wants to pull him down, it will cost ten times or even a hundred times the strength, and it may not be able to succeed.

In particular, in the history of the Han Dynasty, there has not been a crown prince who has been pulled down from the position of prince.

In such a situation, even if Yizong himself has no intention of paving the way for his nephew, his comrades-in-arms and subordinates around him will also desperately encourage Yizong to work hard for this.

What's more, how could Yizong himself not have such ambitions?

This can be seen from the guests at today's gathering.

Those who sat down were basically all the wings of the righteous and longitudinal, and the officers above the leader of the Yulinwei squadron were all among them.

In addition, on the way to lead the army to attack North Korea this time, Yizong also gathered some talents from Yanji, Liaodong and other places.

Nowadays, although there is an examination, the scholars who are promoted have to start from the grass-roots officials of 400 stones.

The children of the local Haoqiang family are hesitant about the road to the examination.

It's easy to understand.

These old men want to be big officials.

At the very least, as soon as you come up, you can give orders. A thousand-stone official who decides the affairs of a county.

Servants such as the wives, the servants and even the servants had to deal directly with the peasants, and even were busy like dogs when collecting taxes every year. Many sons of Haoqiang have self-serving status. I don't want to stain my hands and feet.

Although the road to the examination is a bit ugly, it is not as tall as the recommendation and recruitment, but at least one is also a close servant of the Son of Heaven and a confidant of the court.

Therefore, when Yi went to North Korea, there were still many powerful children who defected to the scene. Serve as a staff member, diner, etc.

This is also the norm in the Han family at present.

Three Princes and Nine Qings, basically everyone has some doormen and diners with similar identities.

Even Prime Minister Zhou Yafu, who is known for his honesty and integrity, is the same.

"Lord, the lady gave birth to the sacred, and the minister thought that the lord had taken precautions and made plans early...... "A staff member who defected to Yizong in Liaodong exhorted as soon as he opened his mouth: "Now. The Changqiu Palace is young, and the beauties, ladies and even young envoys in the palace are not pregnant, and the Lord can be gracious. Contact the courtiers and hold major events together, such as the story of Emperor Taizong's first emperor ......"

Yi Zong listened. It's also quite exciting.

In that year, Emperor Taizong Xiaowen went to Chang'an from Daiguo. Inherit the unification.

At that time, all the sons born to the king and queen of that era died. And the Empress Dowager has not yet entered the Changqiu Palace, but under the joint push of the ministers, Emperor Taizong Xiaowen still set up the first emperor as the prince, and then the Empress Dowager's mother became the master of the Changqiu Palace.

The situation today is very similar to that of the past.

Today, there is only one son and one daughter.

Don't take advantage of the fact that the Son of Heaven only has one son, strike while the iron is hot, and put his nephew on the throne of the prince, do you have to wait for all the sons born by other beauties and ladies to be born, and then compete?

The emperor of the old Liu family is notoriously mean and unkind, and he is forgetful.

is the most famous Emperor Taizong Xiaowen, in the matter of women, he is also in the morning and evening, liking the new and hating the old.

Although it seems that today, it seems that they are more affectionate than the previous generations of the old Liu family.

But he didn't dare to bet on the emperor's affection.

Even if the emperor really cares about affection, but this kind of thing is less than once when he uses affection.

What should I do if I run out?

Yizong felt that even if he didn't think about himself, he had to think about his sister.

Take advantage of the opportunity now to fight for your nephew.

Yizong, of course, knows that in the current situation, it is impossible for his newborn nephew to really be able to sit on the throne of the prince.

The Empress Dowager of the East Palace would not agree.

However, if you don't fight, wouldn't the people of the world think that the eldest son of the emperor has automatically withdrawn from the battle for the prince?

Only after the fight will the courtiers and ministers and nobles know the ambition of the emperor's eldest son.

It's just that......

Yi Zong looked at the staff member and hesitated: "Ziqing, His Royal Highness, the eldest son of the emperor, has not yet established a prince, and he will have to mention sacred things in the future......

The Han family, only the emperor and the crown prince, can be called sacred.

The other princes can only be called His Royal Highness.

Although Yi Zong is young, he is still very rational on this major issue of right and wrong.

But his statement was tantamount to telling his subordinates and staff that he really intended to compete for the position of prince for the eldest son of the emperor.

Since ancient times, the quickest way to soar, in addition to the dragon, is to make a decision.

The spirit of the crowd was shocked.

After all, no matter how enthusiastic everyone is, if Yizong is unwilling to participate in this matter, it will be a waste, right?

So everyone spoke freely and offered their own ideas.

Some people advocate contacting courtiers and asking for a letter, while others feel that they should first buy off the nobles in the palace, contact the news, mobilize public opinion, and strengthen the momentum.

"Du Wei, the last general thinks that this matter needs to be cautious...... Of course, there are also calm, Zhang Cigong, is one of them, he got up and bowed: "Today's matter, the key is, how does Your Majesty look at it...... If His Majesty is intentional, it is naturally necessary for the Captain to act like this, but if the Holy Will is unwilling, then if the Captain does this, wouldn't he be in danger for the Lady, His Highness, and the Captain? ”

"The last general thinks that the commander might as well calm down and wait for the holy will ......"

When Yi Zong heard this, he broke out in a cold sweat.

Indeed it is.

Today's people have always been very assertive.

The decision was that eight horses would not be able to pull it back.

Moreover, the character of the current emperor is better than that of the previous emperor.

At the beginning, the prince of Wei's Joseon. However, during the Hajj, he was given a left hat. If you call yourself a barbarian, you will be evil. As a result, a little more than a year later, the Wei family perished.

So far, there is no one who can still be alive and kicking after the evil is here.

righteousness, but I don't want to incur the disgust or even dislike of the Son of Heaven because of this matter.

That's more than worth the loss!

It's just that if he, as the only relative of the emperor's eldest son, doesn't make any moves, it will inevitably make the courtiers think. The eldest son of the emperor's family only wants to enjoy the blessings of nobility, then it will be bad!

Historically, the competition for the position of prince requires the efforts of the princes and the nobles.

Yi Zong remembers clearly that when he sat in the Taigong Palace today, he seemed to be alone on the surface, and he could only stay in Sixian Yuan and the Taigong.

But really. In the Korean Chinese, there are Yuan An, Wu has Zhou Yafu, Dou You, and is even more friendly with Guantao, deep-rooted. Therefore, no one can shake the current storage position.

And these relationships have been consolidated when he was still the second son of the emperor.

If not. How could the ten sons of the first emperor be defeated?

Time. Yizong is really entangled.

"Perhaps, I should go and ask the prime minister?" Yi Zong pondered in his heart. But the idea was then rejected.

Back then, Xiao He needed to defile himself in order to save his life and status.

And what about now?

If the prime minister participates in the seizure of the heir, I am afraid that the Weiyang Palace will be earthquaked immediately!

What to do?

When Yizong was hesitating, suddenly, the porter came to report: "Lord, there is a servant Yuan Gong outside the door!" ”

"Si Gong is here?" Yizong's face couldn't help but show a look of ecstasy.

Yuan Ang and Yuan Si's energy is that Prime Minister Zhou Yafu is also willing to bow down.

This servant of the dynasty, nicknamed confidant all over the world, I don't know how many princes have made friends and friends in Xinjiang.

Even the Empress Dowager of the East Palace, Yuan Ang is cloth cloth, and she can come and go freely.

Yizong thinks that he has no deep friendship with this servant.

This public election is a time to hand over the post, what is the matter?

Yi Zong hesitated in his heart, but he immediately said: "Open the middle door, please enter the ......."

He bowed his hands to his comrades-in-arms and staff: "Gentlemen, please go with me to greet the ...... of Sigong."

Naturally, everyone agreed.

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Yuan Ang sat in his carriage, and the old god was looking at the threshold of Dongchenghou's mansion.

He has been betting all his life, and he has been making future giants all his life.

In addition to Chao Cuo's disagreement with his ideas and contradictions, now in the court, at least eight of the ten courtiers have various connections with him.

The nobles of the palace and the relatives outside the palace, he married early.

Everyone said that Yuan Si's confidants are all over the world, and his popularity is unparalleled in the world.

But only Yuan Ang knows his own suffering.

He does have a lot of friends.

But these friends, the icing on the cake, everyone is willing, and they send charcoal in the snow, but there is no one.

They may look at the word Yuan Si and raise their hands or support them in some inconsequential matters.

But if he really wants to encounter a big event, if he can remain neutral, he will already give Yuan Si face!

Two years ago, he was knocked down into the clouds by a wrong rod.

Who has said more than half a sentence for him?

Even Zhou Yafu didn't say a word.

So, from then on, Yuan Ang understood that he had to have a thick enough thigh to lean on.

Supporting Liu Che is such a choice made unconsciously under this psychology.

Pity......

This rumored 'heir designated by Emperor Taizong Xiaowen for the next generation' is indeed worthy of his title of descendant of Taizong.

Although he was also rewarded for his meritorious deeds and his promotion to the rank of servant, he also gave full respect to him in various matters.

However, there is still a gap of 108,000 miles from what Yuan Ang wants.

Even, the rival Chao is wrong, and he still sits firmly in the position of the imperial doctor.

As long as Chao Cuo is still active in the political arena, Yuan Ang knows that his net worth and life are not guaranteed.

He knew very well what he would do with the other party if Chao Cuo lost power one day.

Chao Cuo is by no means a good man and a woman.

One day, if he is caught by Chao Wrong, Yuan Ang knows very well what will happen to him.

And Yuan Ang knows better that he has as many sore feet and black materials on his body as his friends.

Don't talk about it. In the years when he was Wu Xiang, there were so many black materials that could fill a room.

Though. Many of those things were done with the tacit approval of Emperor Taizong Xiaowen.

But. Liu has always had a system, and even if the edict is not filed, it will be determined as a false edict, and the person holding the edict will be executed, not to mention those broken things that do not even have a single written evidence.

Therefore, Yuan Ang now urgently needs an ally who is strong enough to protect him.

And Yi's is the best bet that Yuan Ang can choose at present.

Yi's relatives, this moment is in the ascendant. There are only two people in the entire righteous family.

A Dongcheng Hou, a righteous lady.

It is difficult for a thin relative to play much in the political arena.

When it is relative, the Heavenly family likes to use such a shallow foundation and difficult to sit on the family of relatives.

Moreover, Mrs. Yi has just given birth to a pair of children for the Son of Heaven.

In the Han court, where either the mother is more expensive than the son, or the son is more expensive than the mother, the eldest son is a very beautiful first hand.

The time of the first emperor. Today's Zhongshan King Liu Rong is almost able to be made the crown prince.

Moreover, the two queen mothers of the East Palace are known to Yuan An. For the eldest grandson, it can be said that he has been looking forward to it for a long time.

Queen Chen, of course, is dear to the Empress Dowager. However, Yuan Ang knows better. The favor of the Empress Dowager may be transferred to the newly-born eldest son.

Another Empress Dowager Bo in the East Palace. Not to mention.

As far as Yuan Ang knew, Empress Dowager Bo was overjoyed when she heard the news of the birth of the emperor's eldest son, and immediately went to the high temple to congratulate her.

The status of the Empress Dowager Bo is not as good as the Empress Dowager now, but what about in the future?

Who knows?

Even if it is just the support of Empress Dowager Bo, the newborn eldest son of the emperor has actually taken the lead at the moment of birth.

With so many advantages, Yuan Ang feels that today's trip may become the most successful investment in his life!

…………………………………………

The door of Dongcheng Houhou Mansion slowly opened.

Several subordinates went out of the gatehouse, stood on both sides, bowed down and bowed: "Sigong, my lord is invited!" ”

Yuan Ang listened, smiled slightly, and stepped out of the carriage.

Facing him, Yuan Ang saw a young nobleman, dressed in court clothes, walking towards him.

Yuan Ang naturally recognized the other party, it was Lang Zhongling, who was now the hottest among the new generation of relatives, and the horse was all righteous.

He strode forward and said, "Contemptible people take the liberty to disturb, look at the monarch, don't be surprised!" ”

"What did Si Gong say?" Yi Zong laughed, returned the salute, and arched his hand: "Please also invite Si Gong to come in and talk about it in detail!" ”

Yuan Ang looked up, and when he saw the generals surrounded by Yi Zong, he nodded slightly in his heart.

Yizong rose too fast, and there were too few people around him who could use it, which was a disadvantage, but it was also his advantage.

All the people around him are cronies who have been personally promoted and inspected, and their talents are not to mention for the time being, and the internal cohesion should be very strong.

Such a person, as long as he does not fall like Bo Zhao halfway, the future is limitless!

followed Yi Zong into the inner room, Yuan Ang was not polite, and sat straight into the guest seat.

In terms of identity, Yuan An, as a servant, belongs to Jiuqing and Yizong in the same position, and their status is equal, which is understandable.

"The contemptible people should first congratulate the prince, the handsome master invaded the country, opened up the territory, thousands of years later, above the history, the name of the prince will be visible!" After Yuan Ang sat down, he first congratulated.

Everyone loves to hear good words, and Yizong is no exception, and young people, rarely too deep in the city, almost all of them are happy.

What's more, is it still a famous minister like Yuan An, who is recognized by the world as a virtuous talent?

But before Yizong had time to be modest, he heard Yuan Ang say: "It's a pity, the contemptible people are worried, the prince is afraid that he will be prosperous and his death will be sudden......"

Yi Zong's face suddenly changed greatly.

Even if he was illiterate, he could understand what this meant.

Yizong's face suddenly didn't look very good.

After all, whoever is replaced, it will not be happy if it is said that it wants to be prosperous and prosperous, and its death will be sudden.

"Dare to love the silk public advice...... "righteousness and strength endure unhappiness, and give up."

Yuan Ang saw it and laughed a few times in his heart.

This is also his strength.

If someone else is in front of a young relative like Yizong, like this, I am afraid that even if what he says is reasonable, the master will be angry and even drive people away.

But Yuan Ang never worried about this.

Where his fame lies, even if it is the Son of Heaven, he will only consider anything else after listening to what he has to say.

Yuan Ang stroked his beard and said with a smile: "The prince knows that now the sister of the prince has given birth to a prince for His Majesty, this matter is gratifying, but in the eyes of some people, the prince is afraid that he will become a thorn in the eye, a thorn in the flesh, and the desire to get rid of it is fast, and the prosperity of the prince and the marquis, how fast, how many people are jealous and even jealous of the government and the opposition?" In this generation, it is more than enough to succeed and fail, in the opinion of contemptible, at this moment, if the prince sits on a dry firewood, he only needs a little spark, I am afraid, it will be a disaster to his life! ”

Yuan Ang naturally did not lie.

In the political arena, there are many types of political enemies.

Some people don't need you to offend, and they may not even have met you, but they just hate you, and you can't help it.

Moreover, how powerful is the princess of the pavilion Tao?

There are so many connections in the palace!

It is no exaggeration to say that if Guantao goes crazy, a righteous indulgence, he will kill if he says kill!

I know it.

But what can he do?

Now that his nephew is born, even if he doesn't do anything, Guantao will definitely regard him as a thorn in the flesh, and the people who are jealous and hate him will not let him go because of this.

Although Yizong has been in politics for a short time, he also understands it.

Giving up on action is tantamount to being caught with your hands tied and waiting to be killed.

Back then, King Zhao Yin, gave up everything, what was the final outcome? Mrs. Qi begged bitterly, what was the end.

These stories tell the righteous and the battle for succession, not that there is no fight.

Caught in this whirlpool, if you want to get out, it depends on whether you have that life or not!

His nephew, if he had been born a few years later, he might have had a way out, but since he was the eldest son, he had to fight!

Yi Zong got up, tidied up his crown and hat, bowed deeply to Yuan An, and said, "Please Si Gong save me!" ”

Yuan Ang nodded in his heart, but there was a look of surprise on his face, and he stepped forward quickly, supported Yizong, and said, "The prince is so gifted, the contemptible people can't afford it!" ”

Yizong looked resolute, and insisted on worshipping: "Si Gong's name moves the world, the elders of the three dynasties, I have always admired him, and now, my Yi clan is in a quagmire, and the world is not Si Gong can not solve the misfortune, please Si Gong save me!" ”

Yuan Ang sighed, but he was very satisfied in his heart.

Yizong's intelligence and sensitivity are enough to support him to go higher and farther in the future.

In this way, his investment appears to be more valuable.

"Since the prince is so loving, the contemptible man will be ugly......" Yuan Ang bowed and whispered in Yizong's ear: "In the shallow view of the contemptible, the prince should be so ......"

Yi Zong listened, his face was solemn for a while, joyful for a while, sad for a while, and hesitant for a while.

But in the end, after thinking for a while, Yi Zong bowed deeply to Yuan An: "Sigong's great kindness, there is nothing to repay, in the coming day, even if he will tie the grass ring, in order to repay Sigong's grace today!" (To be continued......)