While everyone was thinking hard about how to speak to please Long Xin, He Lian Heng and He Lian Kuang were still sitting calmly, motionless, as if what they said and discussed had nothing to do with them.
Wait until more than a dozen princes have finished answering. There was still no smile on the old emperor's face, but his expression became even colder. Without looking at the princes, he looked at the two people who had not spoken yet, his eyes bursting with hope. These two princes are the two people he values the most.
The third son, He Lianheng, was upright, elegant, and quite chivalrous.
The seventh son, Helian Kuang, is ruthless and decisive when things go wrong, and has extraordinary sense, like an eagle in the desert.
However, a few days ago, the old emperor accidentally discovered Helian Kuang's strange behavior, and then he became a little disappointed with He Lian Kuang.
But now, he has to admit that among all his sons, only these two can shoulder the heavy burden of the country.
"I believe that although Inner Mongolia occupies less space than Tiansheng, and its civilization is not even half as advanced as ours. The people are free and loose, but they are quite ambitious. They have always been eyeing us. But although I, Tiansheng, regard peace as our priority, It's expensive, but for Inner Mongolia, you have to be careful." He Lian said Kuang, paused, and looked at the old emperor.
He had understood a long time ago that there should be a thin line in everything, words should not be exhausted, and truth should not be broken.
The old emperor seemed to be attracted by He Lian Kuang. He glanced at He Lian Kuang appreciatively and said. "You go on."
"The people of Inner Mongolia are fierce and strong, and most of them are strong and strong. In this regard, our Heavenly Saint soldiers cannot match them. But as His Highness the Fourth Highness said, we Heavenly Saints are indeed not afraid of them. Although they have good physiques, we have a variety of military tactics. With assistance, we may not lose to Inner Mongolia. More importantly, we have millions of soldiers and sufficient food and grass, but Inner Mongolia cannot grow food. country, therefore, every once in a while, Inner Mongolia will send troops to attack the border cities of our country and rob food and livelihood. Therefore, Erchen believes that if we want to attack Inner Mongolia, we don’t have to face the enemy head-on. After ten days and a half month, we will delay It can also drag them to death.”
After Helian Kuang said this, he raised his head to look at the old emperor, and sure enough he saw the appreciative smile on the corner of the old emperor's mouth.
"Yes, this evaluation is quite pertinent. Instead of meeting the enemy head-on, he instead uses clever power to delay and let the Inner Mongolia understand that our Heavenly Holy Dynasty is not that easy to bully! Hahahaha!" The old emperor said, unable to bear it. He stopped and laughed. The corners of his eyes and eyebrows were even more radiant because of his happiness, making him look many years younger.
Seeing that the emperor was happy because of his proposal, He Liankuang was extremely satisfied, but he still lowered his head humbly and looked at his shoes with a humble expression, without the slightest hint of pride or complacency.
Seeing Helian's victory but not arrogance, the old emperor nodded secretly, his eyes fell on his other two sons, he couldn't help snorting coldly, and he couldn't help but cursed angrily.
"You guys, take a good look, take a good look at Xiao Qi. I ask you to read more books and listen to Master's words on weekdays. Have any of you ever listened? Yes, my Heavenly Sage is powerful, but don't forget that there is a sky beyond the sky. , there are some people who are arrogant and arrogant just because they have some status and achievements. If I hand over the country to such people, it will be a disaster for the dawn of the world and the common people. What happened today, you Go back and study hard, and when you understand it, write a letter of apology and give it to me."
The old emperor's words were extremely serious, and almost all the princes scolded him. He Lianheng didn't care about reputation, so he naturally didn't care about it, but when he saw the smug chuckle on Helian's lips when he lowered his head crazily, At this time, my heart suddenly became angry, and I felt that I had to suppress He Lian Kuang's arrogance no matter what I said. No matter what, he stood up directly, stared at He Lian Kuang and said.
"I think there is something inappropriate in what Xiaoqi said."
"Oh? Heng'er? What's your opinion? But it doesn't matter." He looked at He Lianheng standing up and looking like he had something to say. He was also very happy in his heart and looked at He Lianheng and asked.
He Lianheng glanced at Helian Kuang coldly, and said in a calm tone.
"I believe that although the people of Inner Mongolia are lonely and courageous, they are not fools. Although we don't have to confront them head-on, as the saying goes, the rabbit is anxious.
He will also jump over the wall. This is a rough statement, but the logic is not rough. If they were pushed too hard and they attacked fiercely, both sides would be hurt. So what Xiaoqi said, although it is reasonable, is still a bit theoretical. "
After He Lianheng said that, he sat down and mind his own business without even looking at He Liankuang. Those words just now also severely humiliated Helian Kuang.
The old emperor looked at He Lianheng with admiration, marveling at He Lianheng's delicate thoughts. In addition, he already loved this son very much in his heart. He couldn't help but clapped his hands and applauded, watching He Lianheng's admiring words. road.
"I didn't expect that my Heng'er would be so observant. This is a good habit."
"Father, Emperor Liao praised it." He Lianheng smiled and nodded towards the old emperor. When his eyes came into contact with Helian Kuang's cold gaze, a trace of joy flashed in his heart. Looking at the old emperor, he continued to speak.
"Actually, I have to thank His Highness Seventh Prince for knowing this truth."
"Oh? Why is this? Did Xiao Qi give you this truth?" The old emperor suddenly became interested after hearing He Lianheng's words. He looked at Helian Kuang in confusion, obviously hoping that He Lian Kuang would continue. Go on.
The smile on Helian Kuang's face could no longer be held on and sank. Staring at He Lianheng, his eyes flashed with a hint of venom. He Lianheng saw it, but he smiled back and spoke without any concern.
"If it weren't for my seventh brother, how would I understand this truth? All this is thanks to my seventh brother."
The corners of Helian Kuang's mouth twitched again, he looked at He Lianheng, managed a smile and said.
"Brother Huang misunderstood. The incident happened suddenly, and Xiao Qi had no intention of offending Brother Huang."
"The two of them talked like they were playing charades, leaving everyone confused." The eyes looking at the two of them were full of scrutiny.
Only the old emperor, listening to the two of them talking like charades, his face immediately darkened, apparently he understood something. He Liankuang's eyes were full of suspicion and confusion, but seeing everyone's interested expressions, he snorted coldly and said nothing, but sent a silent warning to everyone. meaning.
"Okay, I called you here this time because I want to discuss something with you." The old emperor calmed down, looked at everyone, and coughed softly, obviously not wanting to continue the topic just now.
When the princes present heard this obvious warning, they did not bother to study the privacy between He Lianheng and He Liankuang. They hurriedly cheered up and pricked their ears, sitting upright and listening to the old emperor's words.
The old prince looked around at everyone, his face full of majesty, and said in a deep voice.
"I just received news that the little prince of Inner Mongolia, Gu Kehanza, secretly came to my heavenly capital."
"What? The boy from Inner Mongolia is here? He's just in time, we can capture him alive, the Khan who threatens Inner Mongolia!"
When the prince heard this, his face suddenly showed a look of joy, and he couldn't help shouting loudly without waiting for the old prince to finish speaking.
Everyone looked at the prince for a moment, showing contempt. Even the old emperor frowned at this time and looked at the prince unhappily.
The prince seemed to sense something was wrong and smiled awkwardly.
"Ahem, I just saw that the atmosphere was a bit dull, so I started to tell a joke. It was not my intention."
The old emperor glanced at him, but there was a strong look of disappointment in his eyes. Obviously, he was probably disappointed with the prince. But soon, the old emperor withdrew his disappointed look, looked at everyone, and said.
"The little prince of Inner Mongolia is currently living in the capital post. Our Heavenly Holy Kingdom has always been a country of etiquette. You see, but this time the little prince came, I heard that it was the intention of the Mongol Khan. You see, it should be What should I do?”
"..." After what happened just now, several princes learned to be honest and did not speak. Instead, they looked at He Lianheng and He Liankuang with their eyes. They waited for the two to speak, pretending to be pigs and eating tigers, and learned from them. Ichiban.
The old emperor kept looking at his sons. Seeing his sons behaving like this, he sighed quietly and asked helplessly.
"Heng'er, how do you think we should treat this Mongolian kid?"
The old emperor loved He Lianheng extremely. Here
This can be seen from the fact that the old prince calls his other sons numbers, but He Lianheng alone is Heng'er. However, He Lianheng was the Queen's biological son. Although everyone had their opinions, they dared not speak out.
Think about it, even if he is favored by the emperor, the imperial court and the state can't compete with him, his mother is still the mother and queen of the country who is inferior to one person and surpasses tens of thousands of people. She is in charge of the entire harem. How can this compare? They are both princes, so this difference and this treatment really makes people feel unfair. But everyone, although they felt unwilling to do so, did not dare to do anything to He Lianheng. Therefore, He Lianheng's naive temper was invisibly caused. If we talk about cruelty, Helian Kuangwu is his teacher.
On the other hand, He Liankuang's mother died young, and a prince without the protection of his mother and concubine was no better than a eunuch. Even some bold eunuchs dared to bully him unscrupulously. If the emperor hadn't seen him pitiful one day and gave him to the childless Concubine Mei to raise, Helian Kuang might have been killed in the harem and he might not have known about it.
Therefore, all the princes felt superior to others in front of He Lian Kuang, but He Lian Kuang was also tolerant. He went back and forth, relying on his own scheming, and actually got into their circle, and even more so invisibly. These so-called princes with the power of mothers and concubines stepped on them and used them as stepping stones. Poor princes, they didn't even know they were sold, and they were very happy to make money for others.
Of course, these are beside the point.
He Lianheng didn't expect that the old emperor would ask him directly. He didn't pay attention to the old prince's title for a moment. He lowered his head, thought about it carefully, and finally raised his head and spoke seriously.
"It has been hundreds of years since I, Heavenly Sage, established my dynasty. Although my ancestors were also fighting for the world, now the world is peaceful and our people, Heavenly Sage, are prosperous. Although we are not as good as Qin Shihuang, the emperor of the ages, we can still be regarded as a civilized country of a generation. My son. I feel that since the Mongolian prince dares to come, he must have some trust in me, the Heavenly Sage. There is an old saying that if the two countries are fighting, the envoys will not be killed. If word spreads about what we did to the Mongolian prince, it will be unavoidable. Let the Tiansheng Dynasty become a laughing stock. I think that since the Mongolian prince is here, we should treat him with courtesy and let him know a little about the prosperous culture of our Central Plains and feel the momentum of our great country, Tiansheng. It’s not a bad idea.”
As soon as He Lianheng finished speaking, the old emperor couldn't help but nodded, looked at He Lianheng with a serious face with appreciation, and said.
"What Heng'er said makes sense." After saying that, he turned his head again, looked at Helian Kuang, and asked.
"Xiao Qi, what about you? What do you think? War? Or peace?"
The old emperor had just called Helianheng Heng'er, and now he called Helian Kuang Xiaoqi. Obviously, he had different attitudes towards the two.
At this time, He Lianheng was also looking at Helian Kuang with a look of ridicule on his lips. He had already made up his mind and wanted to fight Helian Kuang to the end! He originally had no interest in the throne and only cared about living in the world, but he never thought that He Lianheng would not let him go and let him see the truth of the world clearly.
In its place! Then he wants to seek his own government!
Even if he had no interest in the throne, he had become a thorn in Helian Kuang's side and a thorn in his flesh. In this case, why should he be so merciful and become the prey of that sword? It’s still unclear who will win!
Helian Kuang was silent for a while, then suddenly raised his hands, bowed towards the old emperor, and opened his mouth to speak.
"My son, I obey my father in everything."
The old emperor's eyes quickly flashed with a hint of disappointment, and then he withdrew his gaze, never looked at Helian Kuang again, and spoke.
"In this case, Heng'er is right. Our Heavenly Holy Dynasty is, after all, a huge country and a country of etiquette. We must not lose our face. If this is the case, then send an envoy to entertain the Mongolian prince well. . However, who among you is willing to be the messenger of the Heavenly Saint and entertain the little Mongolian prince well?"
After the old emperor finished speaking, he frowned and looked at his princes.
After a period of silence, no one said a word, Helian Kuang suddenly took a step forward, knelt down on one knee, looked at the old emperor, and spoke very sincerely.
"My son is willing."
"My son is also willing!" He Lianheng had no such intention at first, but when he saw that He Liankuang wanted to go, he immediately knelt down without hesitation, looked at the old emperor and said.
(End of chapter)