Fang Zhengzheng certainly knew the meaning of Lin Yunwen's words. "Nature's Novel"
However, he did not answer Lin Yun's question immediately. Instead, he looked at the stars at night and asked, "How are the Crown Prince and Prince Duan doing now?"
"The third brother and the sixth brother are now being detained in the sky prison. Logically speaking, there should be results. However, my father seems not to be in a good mood recently, so..." Lin Yun paused as he said this.
Fang Zhengzheng did not answer his question directly. He also understood the reason. However, when he talked about the prince and Prince Duan, there was still a hint of sadness on his face subconsciously.
Since ancient times, emperors' families have competed for the throne. The friendship between brothers is actually much more indifferent than that of ordinary people's families.
However, no matter how indifferent they are, they are still brothers.
Overnight, the two brothers were taken to a prison and were likely to be executed in the near future. How could Lin Yun not feel anything at all
When Fang Zhengzheng heard this, he nodded lightly and did not ask any more questions. The prince had rebelled, Prince Duan had rebelled, and Pingyang was taken to Lingyun Tower by Cang Yue.
The combination of these three things was such a heavy blow to the Great Xia Dynasty that neither Lin Yun nor the Holy Emperor Lin Mubai could be in a good mood.
"Since King Xian asked me if I will always stay in Beishan Village, I guess there should be a will for you, right?" After waiting for a while, Fang Zhengzheng finally picked up the wine glass again and took a sip. .
"Yes!" A trace of surprise flashed in Lin Yun's eyes, but he regained his composure after a moment, and then nodded and continued: "Tiandao Pavilion will start the selection test in one and a half months, and my father asked me to bring it to you. If you get a token, as long as you hold this token, you are qualified to take the Tiandao Pavilion exam."
"Besides the token, is there another oral instruction?" Fang Zhengzheng asked again.
"Well, my father's decree is that if King Cang does not want this token and at the same time gives up participating in the Tiandao Pavilion election, then within half a year, all affairs of the five houses in the Northern Desert will be managed by King Cang, and the imperial court will never interfere. , which includes the appointment and dismissal of officials, and... finance!"
"Haha... The emperor doesn't mean for me to make money in an honest way, right?" When Fang Zhengzheng heard this, he smiled slightly.
"There are no outsiders here, so I'll just say it bluntly. King Cang saved the country and the people, and my father also wanted to repay King Cang. After all, holy grace is only temporary, and meritorious deeds will eventually become a thing of the past. Only by building a family that will be prosperous for generations can we It's a real long-term solution!" Lin Yun nodded, surprisingly not denying it.
Fang Zhengzheng said no more.
He understood the meaning of Lin Yun's words. His Majesty Lin Mubai gave himself the power to appoint and remove officials from the five offices in the Northern Desert, which fully explained his purpose.
Of course, this purpose is not as simple as it appears.
This time, the Shengman Dynasty invaded with an army of 300,000 people, using the Five Prefectures of the Northern Desert as the entrance. Although this had something to do with Su Qing's betrayal and the prince's rebellion.
However, it is impossible to say that it has nothing to do with the poor supervision of the Shenhou Mansion.
The most important thing is…
At the time of the incident, the people waiting for Chi Hong were still in Yanjing City.
Of course, Holy Master Lin Mubai is not stupid. How could he be completely unaware of Chi Hong's purpose of entering Yanjing City to help King Duan when he was escorting Fang Zhengzheng
Even though Chi Hong, the god lord, did not directly participate in King Duan's rebellion, who can be completely sure that Chi Hong was completely unaware of this matter
At this time, the Holy Lord Lin Mubai gave Fang Zhengzheng the power to appoint and remove officials from the five offices in the Northern Desert. On the one hand, it was a favor, and on the other hand, it was somewhat intended to clean up the remaining parties and check and balance each other.
The Great Xia Dynasty has not been short of money in these years. The finances of the five northern desert governments for half a year are just a drop in the bucket for the Great Xia Dynasty.
There is an old saying that goes, the world belongs to the emperor, so who cares who owns the money? If you want it, just leave it where you are!
Marriage to the Thirteenth Princess.
Give yourself another half year to make money in the Northern Desert and cultivate your power.
If you follow the normal plan.
He died half a year later. Then, the power of the Fang family was naturally transferred to the thirteenth princess. The son she gave birth to was more or less a relative of the royal family, half of the royal blood.
In addition, Yan Xiu has now been officially named King Yan and is in charge of the Yan clan in Xiliang.
Bei Mo, Xiliang.
Favor, checks and balances, involvement, and consideration of all three parties.
The Holy Lord Lin Mubai played the card that everyone can win together. It is no wonder that he would marry the Thirteenth Princess. If it were exchanged for the daughter of an ordinary aristocratic family, I am afraid that the Holy Lord Lin Mubai would really not be willing to do so.
If Fang Zhengzheng's guess was correct, the Holy Lord Lin Mubai had already discussed in detail with the Thirteenth Princess the plan on how to manage the five palaces in the Northern Desert, as well as the appointment and dismissal of officials.
After all, everyone knows that with Fang's upright character, it is impossible to seriously manage the five mansions in the Northern Desert. Therefore, it is naturally the most appropriate thing for the Thirteenth Princess to give advice and blow the pillow.
Of course…
To some extent, these things have nothing to do with Fang Zhengzheng.
Because, for Fang Zhengyi, he just married a gentle, virtuous and beautiful princess, then played songs every day, started the plan to create a human being, and then acted arrogantly as the "mountain king" in the five mansions of the Northern Desert for half a year. After waiting for his death, How many more lives of glory can be left behind
This in itself can be regarded as Fang Zhengzheng's life pursuit.
Why not
"Forget about the management of the five houses in the Northern Desert, I still like freedom." Fang Zhengzheng smiled again, shook his head gently, and replied to Lin Yun.
"Even if you manage the five houses in the Northern Desert, you still have freedom. The court will not control or interfere. Moreover, if King Cang doesn't want to take care of specific affairs, you can still..." Lin Yun stopped in the middle of his words. He stopped, and then sighed softly: "I understand. Since King Cang has made up his mind, I won't say any more. This is the token to participate in the Tiandao Pavilion selection test!"
As Lin Yun spoke, he took out an exquisite wooden token from his arms. It was antique and had the word "Tiandao" carved on the front.
On the reverse side, there are various moiré patterns.
"I don't want this token anymore." Fang Zheng took the token directly from Lin Yun's hand, touched it gently, and then pushed the token back to Lin Yun again.
"No?" Lin Yun was stunned.
Just now, the reason why he didn't persuade him anymore was because he could clearly see the determination in Fang Zhengzheng's eyes. Because of this, he swallowed back what he said.
But now...
Fang Zhengzheng actually said he didn’t want a token
This made him a little confused. He didn't want to manage the five northern desert mansions, and he didn't want the token
"Well, I don't want it." Fang Zhengzheng nodded seriously.
"Isn't Prince Cang prepared to participate in the selection test for Tiandao Pavilion? If Prince Cang decides not to participate, why is he unwilling to accept his father's will? In fact, this matter..." Lin Yun seemed to suddenly remember in the middle of speaking. What did he say? He looked at Wu Yu'er sitting next to him and hesitated to speak.
"It has nothing to do with her." Fang Zhengzheng looked at Lin Yun and naturally guessed what Lin Yun was thinking, and pointed at Wu Yu'er beside him.
When Wu Yu'er heard this, she raised her head slightly and hummed softly, but she didn't say anything.
Seeing such a scene, Lin Yun became more and more confused.
He knew Wu Yu'er's identity. It was precisely because he knew that he thought that Fang Zhengzheng would have some concerns about Wu Yu'er. Moreover, he even thought about letting Wu Yu'er and Shi San The princess became the main wife at the same time.
This is almost impossible for the royal family.
However, under the current circumstances, he had to make such a decision, and he knew that the Holy Lord Lin Mubai would definitely not object.
However, Fang Zhengzheng said it had nothing to do with Wu Yu'er
Then why
"If it has nothing to do with Master Wu Clan, then I really don't know the reason." Lin Yun said calmly, he really didn't understand this time.
"What do you think, King Xian, if I really take part in this Tiandao Pavilion's selection examination, what are my chances of passing?" Fang Zhengzheng asked casually.
"This... I don't know much about the selection test of Tiandao Pavilion, because I am not qualified to watch it. In the past, only my father, third brother and sixth brother had such qualifications in the Great Xia Dynasty. Of course, with My personal opinion is that although King Cang is only in the Light Returning Realm now, if he really takes part in the Tiandao Pavilion's selection test, he has at least a 70% chance of passing, and it may even be higher!" Lin Yun told the truth.
"I don't think so." Fang Zhengzheng shook his head.
"Don't King Cang have confidence? But, hasn't King Cang always..."
"The selection test of Tiandao Pavilion is different. I have learned that the annual assessment of Tiandao Pavilion is based on the Six Virtues, Six Elements, and Six Arts. Moreover, the questions are completely different every year. It can be said that you have to pass the selection test of Tiandao Pavilion. , mostly depends on luck and the cultivation of one’s own character.”
"With King Cang's character, I don't think..."
"Luck is just a number of five to five. Of course, I am not worried about this alone. However, I am afraid that the fact that I have half a year left to live is already known to Tiandao Pavilion. Therefore, the Xian Wang really feels that Tiandao Pavilion Will you recruit someone who can't live more than half a year into the cabinet?" Fang Zhengzheng shook his head and interrupted Lin Yun.
"this… "
"Furthermore, even if I am really recruited into the pavilion, does the King Xian think Tiandao Pavilion will give me resources? Or to put it another way, Tiandao Pavilion will bet that I will become a saint within six months, no, four months, etc. After the Tiandao Pavilion selection test, I only have four months left. Does King Xian think that Tiandao Pavilion will give me enough resources to break through to the Holy Realm within four months?" Fang Zhengzheng asked again.
"This..." Lin Yun was silent.
Of course he could understand the meaning of Fang Zhengzheng's words. Although Tiandao Pavilion was based on fairness and justice, it did not have much prejudice against each disciple. They did not ask about birth or origin, only about talent and potential.
But…
How can there be complete fairness and justice in this world
Tiandao Pavilion is not willing to spend time and energy to recruit a disciple who is about to fail. Moreover, as Fang Zhengzheng said, even if Fang Zhengzheng really ranks at the top with excellent assessment results, Tiandao Pavilion has no choice but to recruit.
But what about after entering Tiandao Pavilion
The best result is to treat him fairly like other disciples, and there is a 90% chance that Fang Zhengzheng will be offered to him like a "vase".
No matter what the outcome was, it was not what Fang Zhengzheng wanted.
"Then...how will Prince Cang deal with it? Are you not planning to take part in the selection test for Tiandao Pavilion?" Lin Yun finally asked again after being silent for a long time.
"No, I will participate."
"Why does Prince Cang insist on taking part in the selection test for Tiandao Pavilion?"
"Because, it's a promise!"
"A promise? But how can you participate without a token? Moreover, King Cang also said just now that even if you really participate, the hope of being selected for the Tiandao Pavilion is very slim."
"Normally, that's true!"
"I... don't quite understand, how can Prince Cang participate in the selection test for Tiandao Pavilion?"
"I haven't figured this out yet." Fang Zhengzheng spread his hands with a look of helplessness on his face, and then looked at the sky: "Isn't there an old saying, the road is made by people, only by lifting the Only when you get up and start walking will you find that there is a road under your feet!"
"The road is made by people..." Lin Yun's lips whispered these words, and then his confused eyes became clear: "I understand! Since this is the case, there is something I think needs to be done. Let King Cang know."
"Wise King, please speak."
"I wonder if Prince Cang knows much about the Nangong family?"
"Are you Fang Gonghao?"
"Yes, there is something that King Cang may not know. Although the Nangong family belongs to Daxia, it is not actually subject to the laws of Daxia!"
"Not subject to Daxia's laws?" Fang Zhengzheng narrowed his eyes slightly. He really didn't know about this matter, or in other words, he had never thought about such a thing.
"Well, the Nangong family has a very long history, even longer than the founding of the current Great Xia Dynasty. In addition, it is said that Nangong Hao made a breakthrough a month ago. If Cang Wang really wants to go to Tiandao Pavilion and become Nangong Hao, Friends should be better than enemies."
"Friends? Nangong Hao and I don't seem to have any conflicts, right?"
"It doesn't appear on the surface, but there is a rumor in the Great Xia Dynasty that King Cang must have heard of. The Double Dragon List is a shocking genius. If you get it, you can bring peace to the world!"
"Yeah, I heard it."
"Then does King Cang know the true meaning of this holy word of heaven?"
"What does it really mean?"
"yes!"
Fang Zhengzheng didn't ask immediately, nor did he speak. He just tapped his fingers on the table lightly. After a long time, he spoke again: "As far as I know, this holy word of heaven should only be related to Chi Guyan. ? Could it be that it is also related to Nangong Hao? "
"Yes!" Lin Yun nodded seriously.