eldest son of Ming dynasty

Chapter 38

After Li Guang left the East Palace that day, the anxiety in his heart could not be subdued.

Even Chang Qing didn't dare to speak much.

The crown prince asked for money, which is somewhat outrageous.It's so outrageous that it's hard to talk about it, and no one will believe it.

The key is why that Zhang Yongneng said swearingly: Do you think His Highness doesn't know about your greed for ink?

Moreover, there were indeed foreign ministers who gave him money, a large number of them, and their official positions were not low.

But such things are extremely secretive, how does Donggong know?

Li Guang took a look at Chang Qing who was quietly waiting on the sidelines, and a thought suddenly popped up in his heart that almost scared him, maybe he is the prince's man?

The recent changes in the East Palace made his status in the hearts of the eunuchs and maids rise sharply.

Rescuing Na Qiuyun is a concrete matter. In fact, treating people, talking to people, or giving some small rewards, these all exist, and everyone can feel it subtly.

However, this was just a sudden feeling in his heart, Li Guang quickly suppressed this suspicion,
The more it is at this time, the more you can't mess yourself up.

Changqing had a tragic background, if he hadn't rescued him, he would have been killed by the heavens, and he had followed him for many years, there was no prince at that time, so how could he become a prince.

Inside the room, the Buddha statues were expressionless and could not give any answer. Even though Li Guang was holding the yellow talisman in his hand, he knew in his heart that these talismans could not help him solve the problem.

Not long after, someone from outside sent a note: Donggong went to Kunning Palace.

Kunning Palace?
Not Qianqing Palace?
Li Guang was worried that the crown prince would go to His Majesty immediately.

Now it seems that His Royal Highness will not touch him easily.

When Li Guang is gone, His Highness asks who is going to ask for money?
"Changqing..."

"The son is here, godfather."

"Do you have any good ideas?"

Li Guang lowered his eyebrows, his voice was low, he was facing the Buddha statue and his back was facing the door. There was not enough light in the room, especially considering the current situation, Changqing also had goosebumps, afraid that he had done something wrong.

"...According to the current rumors, His Highness the Crown Prince asked for money, it should be for the establishment of the school palace. But the establishment of the school palace is a government policy, and it needs money. Why is your highness unwilling to let the emperor and the elders come up with a solution? Although Yin Zi is nervous, if His Highness asks, how can the Emperor refuse?"

Li Guang opened his eyes.

"Go on."

Changqing was encouraged, "Your Highness must get the money from someone else. This son finds it really strange. The only possibility is that His Highness thinks that this matter cannot be done with the emperor, but the emperor loves the prince and will not let it go." , then the only possibility is that the courtiers strongly oppose this. So my son also went to inquire, and not all the ministers agree with the idea of ​​building a school."

Li Guang's eyes were full of thoughts,

He had ignored it before,
Because he wanted to win over the prince and begged Donggong, it was naturally what Donggong wanted to do, so he provided convenience.

But Changqing's statement provides another perspective.

"So, what you mean is, if this academy can't be run...why didn't you say it before?"

Changqing explained, "At first, my son thought that the prince wanted to join forces with foreign ministers to bring down the godfather, so we naturally wanted to woo him. But now the godfather rejected the prince, and the prince did not go to the emperor to complain. It can be seen that the prince and Wang Jia Those foreign ministers were not all of the same mind. The prince had his own purpose. At that time, the son could not understand what the purpose was. Now he knows that what the prince wants is money. Since he wants money, he will not want to kill like a civil servant. Then soon. So... there is a way to deal with this matter, and my son has three suggestions for godfather to choose."

"Let's talk about it."

"One is the prince. After all, the prince is the prince, he is the master, and the godfather is the servant. The prince wants something, and the world can't explain why he won't give it. Therefore, the money still has to be given. But it can't Give more, give more, that's 300 taels of silver."

"The second is foreign ministers. The crown prince wants money to set up a school. As long as the law of the school is difficult to implement, the demand for money will not be great, and the crown prince will naturally not kill him. Therefore, the godfather must inform us Foreign ministers with good relations should go to court as soon as possible. There are good and bad things in the world. As long as you talk about the harm of the palace, the emperor will have doubts if you think about it, and maybe even His Highness will give up. Then this matter also It's even."

"The third is the emperor. The foundation of the godfather lies in the emperor, and the key to this matter is also in the emperor. The emperor is also soft-hearted. In the current situation, do you choose the opportunity to let the emperor cry? As long as the emperor trusts us, even if His Highness says something, we won't be hit by a sudden disaster, and then we will still have time to deal with it."

After hearing Changqing's three points, Li Guang didn't respond immediately, mainly because some of Donggong's behaviors were beyond his usual inherent thoughts, so even he had to think carefully about whether this response was appropriate.

But fortunately, Li Guang is not a fool. After listening to it for a long time, his brain was inspired and his movements became more active, and he gradually sorted it out.

"Second and third are good. The crown prince should add more." Li Guang narrowed his eyes.

Changqing felt that all parties had considered everything carefully, but he didn't know what to do in the blink of an eye, so he asked, "What do godfathers want to add?"

"It is necessary to give money, and it can't be too much. Since it can't be too much, it is the wealth that our family deserves. This money does not violate the court's laws. Therefore, if you want to give it, you must give it generously and with great fanfare. Send it, let the inside and outside know."

Changqing's eyes lit up, sensing the insidiousness of this move,
Because it is absurd for the prince to force an eunuch to give him his own money. This is disregarding the face of the royal family, how decent is it?

Once it is publicized, someone will come and criticize it.Otherwise, the crown prince has this habit of asking Zhang Sanyao today and Li Siyao tomorrow, and one day it will come to your head, so it’s okay?

At that time, the emperor will lose face, so naturally he won't let the prince continue to mess around like this.

If the prince listened to the emperor's words honestly, then this matter will naturally subside.

If the prince still insists on running the school palace, then the emperor will not be able to resist, and will naturally find a way to get the court to pay the money.

In any case, they are all clean and have nothing to do with each other.It saves money.He also got the name of 'Prince Ruijiashu'"

"Godfather is wise, this plan is ingenious. The crown prince has always made things difficult for his godfather, let's see how the prince will deal with it this time."

"It's not wise to talk about it, but it's thanks to you." Li Guang also gave Chang Qing an appreciative look, then stood up staggeringly, stroked Chang Qing's shoulder and said, "Just like this, you will offend Donggong a lot." Light. You also know that the emperor is just such an heir, and one day the East Palace will be enthroned. Godfather can't live that long, but you..."

Changqing's heart became hot,
He fell to his knees all of a sudden, "Godfather doesn't have to be like this! If it weren't for godfather, my son would have died long ago. Besides, if I can hear godfather's words today, my son will die without regret."

"Good boy, don't kneel." Li Guang helped him up, "Unless it is absolutely necessary, the East Palace should not be offended. We can also wait a few more days, that day... the crown prince should not have gone too far, if it is true If you want to get a lot of money, with the wisdom of the East Palace, it should give us a way to survive. The godfather will first visit the emperor before we talk about it."

No matter what, let's go cry first, as long as the emperor softens his heart, then he can sit back and relax.

Good days are not easy to come by, and Li Guang does not want to give up easily.

The two discussed a plan, and their hearts were much more comfortable than before.

The door opened, looking at the sunset in the west, smiling at each other.You see, you still have the heart to look at the scenery,
But Changqing quickly felt that something was wrong. There was red outside the palace wall, but why was there... black smoke?
"Godfather, it seems wrong..."

boom!
A little eunuch suddenly opened the door and rushed in front of Li Guang.
"Eunuch! Something is wrong!"

Li Guang's complexion changed suddenly, "Say it quickly! What's wrong!"

"It's Yu Xiuting... Yu Xiuting has gone into the water!!"

"What?!" Li Guang's pupils were wide open. How could such a disaster happen at such a critical moment!
This is God wanting to kill him!

(End of this chapter)