Thinking of this, Hu Tingzhi felt a little sad. Although it seemed that the strategy he designed for the lord in front of him was being realized step by step, Hu Tingzhi knew deep down in his heart that just some tactics and strategies could never change the real general trend. Even if you can gain an advantage for a while, deciding the ownership of a country cannot be achieved by relying on these tricks alone. Can what you do really reverse the balance that has tilted towards the Li family? Hu Tingzhi didn't know if all his efforts were in vain, but as the saying goes, eating the king and being loyal to the king, this was all he wanted.
Looking at the master who was still intoxicated with what he thought was his plan, Hu Tingzhi felt a little bitter in his heart. No matter what, no matter what, he should do his best. They all said that destiny was destined to him. They also said that the plans depended on people and the successes depended on God. He could only do his best. It’s up to you to help your master, but it’s not up to you to decide whether it will succeed or not.
The imperial capital was once again plunged into confusion. The news that His Majesty was in good health and ready to abdicate had spread throughout the capital on the afternoon of the meeting of kings, and had become the most popular among the dances held in various mansions that night. topic of. It is no secret that His Majesty is addicted to the smoke to manage government affairs. The luxury of the smoke has made countless noble officials in the imperial capital happy and forget to leave. They are intoxicated in the clouds and mist all day long without caring about worldly affairs. Whenever they think of what they want in the smoke ring, What is there, all the difficulties, worries, responsibilities and pressures can be easily solved. The sense of relaxation and joy makes it impossible not to indulge in the pursuit of perfection. Once you really like this thing, no one is willing to get out of it.
Now almost everyone is paying attention to one question: who will succeed His Majesty as the new emperor? The intention of several princes to be recruited to Beijing seemed to suddenly become clear. It turned out that His Majesty had already expected that his health was failing and he wanted to let one of several princes take over the important responsibilities of the empire. But which prince is more suitable? His Highness, His Highness the King of Xiang, or even His Highness the King of Chu? Although there is a popular saying in the imperial capital that His Royal Highness the King of Thailand is the undisputed best candidate in terms of his achievements in the empire and his ability to govern. It is a pity that His Royal Highness the King of Thailand is just a consort with a different surname. There is no blood relationship with the Situ family. Under such circumstances, wanting to take over Dabao's position is indeed in line with the mentality of the people of the empire. But some people say that the current empire is already declining and dying, and it needs a strong emperor to lead the empire out of the predicament, and this person is none other than His Highness King Qin. The founding emperor of the Tanghe Empire in the past was not the rise of a vassal in the previous dynasty, and then The Tanghe Empire has been established for hundreds of years, so why can't His Highness the King of Thailand imitate the founding emperor of the empire
Of course, this view is not the mainstream in the Imperial City. Most people still focus on His Highness and His Royal Highness King Xiang. After all, these two people are the true direct descendants of Situ, in the hearts of the vast majority of the people in the Empire, especially those in the Imperial City. Perhaps one of these two people will be the True Dragon Emperor, although they do not think that these two people can do a better job than the current emperor.
as two popular candidates. It seems that the performance of the two is very different. Situ Tai has absolute confidence in how to win the full support of the gentry and nobles of the imperial capital, especially with Situ Yushuang's guidance. Situ Tai firmly believes that as long as he fully accepts the power of Lao Jiu, He can completely win with an overwhelming victory. No one can stop him from winning, not Situ Biao. Others cannot. He is also prepared for everything, and if war breaks out, he is confident to deal with it.
Lu Wenfu was full of surprise at the sudden visit of this eighteenth princess. Holding the invitation name sticker, he was even stunned for a while before he realized who this eighteenth princess from a lowly background was. At this time, this sudden appearance When a character comes, Lu Wenfu really doesn't understand what the other person's intention is.
Lu Wenfu knew about this eighteenth princess when he was engaged to Li Wufeng and the seventeenth princess. It was rumored that the eighteenth princess wanted to compete with the seventeenth princess for the opportunity to marry the then Northwest King. However, due to various reasons, these rumors were just rumors. The engagement ceremony did not cause much turmoil, but at that time, Lu Wenfu, who was the Minister of the Interior, realized that the eighteenth princess did not seem to be a fuel-efficient lamp. Anyone who could think like this meant trouble. . But now at this sensitive time, the eighteenth princess has jumped out again. It seems that every time when the storm is about to start, this woman will not be willing to be lonely. She knows what tricks will come out in the middle.
Looking at the gloomy sky outside the window, Lu Wenfu pressed his hand on the window rail with infinite emotion. From being the Minister of the Interior to the Minister of Administration, his step seemed to have completed a qualitative leap in the eyes of others, and he finally reached the level of one person in the empire. It is a position above thousands of people, but only you know the joys and sorrows of it. The empire has become a veritable imperial capital. Apart from the so-called name of the empire, what else can truly represent the empire now? But the empire has come to this point, but it can continue to go forward. Situ Tai may not be a good choice, but is there any other choice now? Thinking of this, Lu Wenfu couldn't help but shake his head. The empire was already in chaos. He really hoped that something unexpected would happen again, so that His Highness could sit on the throne safely, and at least those in the empire could be stabilized. The hearts of the old nobles are backed by Yanyun, Donghai, and Jiangnan. After appropriately adjusting the policies that caused countless turmoil in Donghai and Jiangnan in the early stage, Lu Wenfu believes that the situation can gradually stabilize. Of course, the premise is that Li Wufeng and Situ Biao do not breed. trouble.
Situ Biao might be easier to deal with. From His Highness's confident attitude, Lu Wenfu could tell that there must be some secret agreement between His Highness King Xiang and His Highness. Although Li Wufeng is troublesome, as long as he can work together, I believe he will not dare to risk the disapproval of the world and openly raise the banner of rebellion. Of course, we cannot hope that he can sincerely surrender to the empire and maintain the current state of peace with Li Wufeng, that is, Lu Wenfu The best hope.
After a while of random thoughts, Lu Wenfu returned his attention to the invitation in his hand. The content of the invitation was very simple. He just invited himself to meet at the Eighteenth Princess's Mansion to report important matters. He could not imagine that he would meet this person. There was nothing to meet with the eighteenth princess, but the other party was a royal princess after all. Although Lu Wenfu could have refused this seemingly incomprehensible meeting due to his busy official duties, his inner curiosity still made him decide to take the time to see it. Let’s take a look at what this eighteenth princess who stands out as a rare warrior is playing.
In fact, it was not just Lu Wenfu who was confused at this time. At almost the same moment, the important ministers who received the invitation message from the eighteenth princess, who had gradually faded out of the imperial political arena, besides Lu Wenfu, also included the Minister of Finance Tian Yi and the Minister of Military Affairs. Jilin and Interior Minister Sidon, as well as the former Yulin Army Commander Situ Mingzhao, the Imperial Guard Corps Commander Ma Yuanwen, and the Imperial Gendarmerie Commander Sun Chengxiu also received such a strange invitation post.
The personal guards all looked at this guy who was completely covered with vigilant eyes. From where exactly this guy entered the house, the guards had no way of knowing. They just received a notice that people from the Security Bureau would bring a man with them. When important people come to see His Royal Highness the King of Thailand, they are not allowed to block or inspect them. However, as a close guard of His Royal Highness the King of Thailand, if a stranger enters the room where His Royal Highness the King of Qin is alone, no matter what point of view, a routine inspection should be carried out, otherwise it is It was their own dereliction of duty, but this reasonable request was rejected by His Royal Highness the King of Thailand, which made the guards very depressed.
Wu Feng was the only one in the room standing in front of the window with his elbows folded, staring at the scenery outside the window. The sky was a little gloomy, which was rare in the spring-filled Imperial Capital. The strong north wind seemed to show its power for the last time before leaving. The weeping willows outside the window were swaying in all directions, the remaining flowers fell to the ground, the wind lifted the clothes, Lu Daiyue and Miaoyin were fighting in full swing.
Lu Daiyue's Nanming Lihuo Sword Technique was inherited from Hengshan. She opened the door wide and closed the space, the sword energy was vertical and horizontal, stirring up bursts of wind and thunder. It is really rare for a daughter's family to use such an offensive sword technique that can sweep away fallen leaves like a strong wind. , the sword energy reached its peak, the flying willow branches suddenly turned into fragments after being swept by, such a strong power that even Wu Feng nodded secretly. On the other hand, Miao Yin, who was dressed in nun robes, with pink face and red lips, looked solemn and solemn in the past. She seems to be a little more enchanting. A hint of charm appears and disappears in Gu Pan Shenfei's eyes. Her figure wanders in the shadow of the sword, and the spring light is occasionally exposed in the wide sleeves of the spacious nun's robe. Compared with the restraint of the past, today's wonderful voice It seems more like a descended Guanyin.
Miaoyin, who has an eccentric swordsmanship, is not afraid of the opponent's overwhelming sword energy. Emei's chaotic cloak swordsmanship has reached the level of proficiency in her hands. She has learned swordsmanship since she was six years old and has been working hard for twelve years to achieve what she is today. , the spicy and weird cloak stunts are killing everyone, and they don't fall behind in the face of powerful opponents.
It was not the martial arts skills of the girls that caught Wu Feng's attention. Sanyang's great strength was due to the girls in front of him. However, after the incident, it seemed that the girls had become distant from Wu Feng. In these days, Wu Feng could not get closer. Fortunately, Wu Feng didn't think much about it during this period. However, during his free time today, watching the women fighting from a distance had a unique charm.
The sound of tiny footsteps finally came from far away, and the fragrant fragrance of flowers hit his nostrils with the arrival of the guests. Wu Feng turned around and looked at the masked man in front of him with a smile, his whole body wrapped in purple gauze. , only a pair of familiar eyes can tell the identity of the person, "Yuzhen, are you okay?"