Red Chamber: Bring Xue Baochai home at the beginning

Chapter 40 Sai Weng Lost His Horse
On the third day of April, Emperor Jingshun asked Prince Zhongshun and Prince Teng to enter the palace to discuss matters.

Prince Zhongshun is the younger brother of Emperor Jingshun's mother.

He is in charge of the Dragon Scale Guard on his behalf.

The two brothers met at the Lizheng Hall, and Emperor Jingshun directly asked about Feng Yibo and the Jia family.

Soon, the Dragon Scale Guard sent specific news.

"It's already this time, why does the emperor want to win over the hearts of old people from the founding lineage?"

Knowing the ins and outs, Emperor Jingshun couldn't help but sigh.

For the Jia family to intervene in the talent ceremony, the gain outweighs the loss.

It seems that the Supreme Emperor is really old!

The Prince Zhongshun next to him was not very old, he looked just over twenty.

It's hard to hide the unruly look on his face.

When he heard Emperor Jingshun's words, he immediately looked impatient.

"Brother Huang just cared too much. If he used thunderous means, the Zhen family and Jia family would have been overthrown long ago!"

"You!"

Emperor Jingshun sighed.

This one is young.

He patiently explained: "The Great Wei ruled the world with benevolence and filial piety. If the way of 'filial piety' is lost, the emperor will not be able to convince the people."

Prince Zhongshun disdained upon hearing the words: "Filial piety can't be foolish, brother emperor is obedient in everything, it seems to be more useful than that Dai Quan!"

These words hurt Emperor Jingshun's chest.

But he seemed to be used to knocking out his teeth and swallowing them, so he didn't refute.

Instead, he said: "Who doesn't know what Jingshun means? However, although there were unavoidable reasons at the beginning, but the father is the Zen position after all, how can I not accept it?"

"The title of this king is still Zhongshun!"

Prince Zhongshun looked displeased, and raised his chin again and said:
"If this title is useful, then Emperor Yizhong won't..."

"All right!"

Emperor Jingshun glared at him and interrupted him.

Prince Zhongshun also knew that he had said something wrong, so he felt embarrassed.

"Forget it, stop talking about it."

Emperor Jingshun's expression was uneasy, and Prince Zhongshun didn't dare to do it again.

But he wanted to say goodbye.

"Brother Huang came to me today, besides asking about this matter, is there anything else I should do?"

Emperor Jingshun understood his temperament.

Seeing that he is leaving, I will not keep him.

He just warned: "It's nothing, your focus is to pay attention to the movements in Jiangnan."

Prince Zhongshun smiled triumphantly when he heard the words, and said confidently: "Brother, don't worry, the big fish over there is already caught in the net."

After Prince Zhongshun left, Xia Bingzhong brought Prince Teng to the Lizheng Hall.

Wang Ziteng is a descendant of the prince of the county under the command of the Taiwei, and is also the elder brother of the Jia Wang family and the Xue Wang family.

He was originally the envoy of the Beijing Camp.

A month ago, it was appointed by Emperor Jingshun to rule the nine provinces, and it will be inspected by order in the near future.

Today, Emperor Jingshun called him here to discuss the matter of patrolling the border.

"Prince Chen pays homage to the Holy Majesty!"

Wang Ziteng is of medium build, about 50 years old.

He doesn't have the slightest military temperament, but is very elegant.

This is because he was born as a Jinshi, which is rare among the nobles.

Seeing Prince Teng saluting, Emperor Jingshun hurriedly stood up to support him, and said loudly:

"Aiqing doesn't need to be too polite! Aiqing is a minister of the country, so I give it to you! What about Xia Bingzhong? You don't even give me a seat!"

"Thank you, Your Majesty."

After Emperor Jingshun sat down, Wang Ziteng was not polite.

Xie En then sat on the brocade pier Xia Bingzhong sent.

At this time, Emperor Jingshun opened the chatterbox and said first:
"Aiqing, I'm afraid that only Wang Qing is capable of inspecting the Nine Borders this time. If someone else goes, I'm really worried."

It may take several years to go on a border patrol.

It was a hard job.

But at the same time, the power is also great.

If it wasn't for a big shot with a background in the military, he wouldn't be able to suppress it at all.

"My lord praises it, it is my duty to serve the imperial court."

After exchanging pleasantries, the two talked about specific work matters.

"Aiqing's visit here is not a simple inspection, but to let Nine Sides know how much the imperial court attaches importance to them..."

The imperial court paid attention to it and raised awareness.

"...Let the soldiers on the Nine Fronts know from top to bottom that bloodshed for Wei is not in vain..."

Distinguish merits and demerits and improve the mechanism.

"...Aiqing still needs to strictly check the empty salary, and repeatedly confirm the implementation of rewards and punishments..."

Strengthen supervision and fully implement.

"...In addition to these, let the soldiers know the truth of loyalty to the emperor and patriotism..."

Loyal to the emperor and patriotic, cultivate soldiers.

"..."

The contents of Feng Yuan's paper were picked up by Emperor Jingshun, and more than a dozen suggestions were integrated into the border affairs.

This is not the first time this has been done in recent days.

Every time this happened, Emperor Jingshun wanted to sigh.

It's so easy to use!

In the blink of an eye, half an hour passed.

Wang Ziteng was taken aback when he heard that.

It's not that he hasn't talked about this matter with Emperor Jingshun before.

Only this time is different from every time.

how to say?

"What the Holy Majesty said today made me suddenly realize that many places are really strategically located, and I even think of things that have never been thought of before. I admire you!"

Wang Ziteng had a look of admiration, and praised half-truthfully:
"After listening to the words of the Holy Majesty, this time the border guards are a bit more confident."

Emperor Jingshun's face flushed slightly, showing shame.

"Speaking of which, many of today's views were inspired by a test paper the day before yesterday."

Wang Ziteng was taken aback for a moment, and said: "Oh? It seems that this grand ceremony of talents has gained a lot from the Holy One!"

"Ugh!"

Unexpectedly, after hearing Wang Ziteng's words, Emperor Jingshun sighed heavily.

Then his heart suddenly moved, and he said: "Ai Qing must have heard about what happened the day before yesterday, right?"

Wang Ziteng thought of the rumors of the past few days, and immediately chose to play dumb.

"The Holy One is referring to..."

"It's the matter of Zhu's criticism and change in the talent ceremony the day before yesterday."

Emperor Jingshun didn't believe that he didn't get the news, but he still said with a heart-to-heart expression:
"Although it was widely rumored that the royal father interfered with the ceremony at will, but Yu only told Ai Qing that this was not the case."

When Dai Quan came over that day, all the princes in the court saw it.

How can there be no guesswork?
Wang Ziteng was startled when he heard the words, he quickly stood up and saluted, and said: "I am terrified."

Emperor Jingshun didn't care about him, and continued: "Speaking of which, the cause of this matter is that Feng Yuan offended your in-law, Rongguo Jia's Mansion."

"Jia Mansion?"

Wang Ziteng was taken aback,
He thought that Emperor Jingshun was going to say something about the royal secrets.

"Feng Yuan made some contributions in killing the Japanese in the south of the Yangtze River, and relying on his own talent and learning, he lied in Jia's house that Mrs. Shi was not in harmony with etiquette."

After using Feng Yuan's stuff just now, Emperor Jing Shun's speech was also beating around the bush.

The words inside and outside are all towards Feng Yuan.

After hearing this, Wang Ziteng could only keep silent.

What can he say?
It's wrong to say Jia's family?
Talking bad about your in-laws behind your back is degrading.

Is it wrong to say Feng Yibo?
Obviously he can't.

Emperor Jingshun almost said that he supported Feng Yuan.

"Father has always valued filial piety the most. Hearing about this, let me teach this son a lesson."

"That's why, the day before yesterday, I had no choice but to change Zhu's criticism."

It turns out that the Taishanghuang is standing up for the Jia family.

But that's a talent show!

Wang Ziteng frowned.

Are the father and son going to set Jia's family on fire?

After Pian Jingshun finished telling the story, he still looked aggrieved.

"I've had trouble sleeping and eating these few days. Although the princes in the court haven't said it clearly, they must be waiting for an explanation."

This is why Emperor Jingshun summoned Prince Zhongshun for questioning today.

Shilin needs a passable explanation.

He must first understand what happened before he can respond.

"It's really tricky."

Wang Ziteng pondered for a moment.

"But it's not impossible."

(End of this chapter)