In the study, Juicong was facing Wei Zhuo, silent.
"In this way," Wei Zhuo said, "as long as he gets to Jiangdu, it will be easy enough to take his life and push it on King Ying's head. At the same time, His Majesty can test the Queen Mother and leave Jie Gui to see if she sits down. don't stop."
Juicong tapped the imperial case lightly with his fingers and said, "Where else does he have, you think it's available."
Wei Zhuo said: "After his death, Donggong will definitely have the heart of encouragement. His proposal for reform is still there, and there will be no resistance to reform. At the same time, His Royal Highness the Prince will grow."
Juicong said, "It would be very troublesome if Juicong asked him not to leave."
Wei Zhuo's biggest headache is also this problem. Geng Shu and Jiang Heng are almost inseparable, and it is not easy to get rid of him. When he made mistakes, it was not impossible to get rid of Jiang Heng.
Juicong added: "When King Ying proposed, I never thought about why he wanted Jiang Heng so much?"
Wei Zhuo spread his hands, and Juicong always felt that there was something he didn't understand, and he began to suspect that Ying Guohui would not use Jiang Heng to support the prince's restoration of the country? How could Ying people know what happened eighteen years ago in Luoyan City, thousands of miles away
But it didn't matter, he was going to die sooner or later. At this time, Juicong had already arranged that he would have Wei Zhuo order Jiang Heng to be killed after the meeting of the Five Nations League. In this way, Ying and Zheng Ding would be suspicious of each other.
"Jiang Taishi asks to see you." At this time, the guards outside preached.
Jiang Heng came in and nodded to Wei Zhuo as a salute, Wei Zhuo looked him up and down, and the dead man.
"Have you figured it out?" Juicong said.
"The reform is almost complete," Jiang Heng said. "The part of governance must be carried out step by step, and it must be carried out cautiously.
After listening to the beginning, Juicong knew that Jiang Heng decided to become a proton. Proton status has always been held by princes or even crown princes, and it is unique to have a cousin of the royal family serve as a hostage for the country.
"I'll exchange it with you as soon as possible," said Ju Cong, "don't worry. When you get to Jiangdu, you also have a mission. Maybe you can assist King Ying and advance the plan to attack Liang as soon as possible."
"Yes." Jiang Heng nodded.
The Ying State borders the Liang, Zheng, and Dai kingdoms, and is similar to Yong, and has a vast territory. Ju Cong and King Ying Xiong Lei negotiated the matter, and it was after the end of the federation that they dispatched troops to take the lead in dividing up the kingdom of Liang.
"Song County, I don't think we should give it up." Jiang Heng said.
Juicong said: "Song County is a battleground for the military. If you want to keep it, it depends on how you convince King Ying."
Jiang Heng said: "I suggest sending Prince Juiciao to Songxian County, relocating and recruiting troops. Songxian County is a waterway, and it only takes a few days down the river to reach Jiangdu."
Juicong pondered for a moment, in fact he also knew that Geng Shu would never let Jiang Heng be a hostage, he could only follow him. Anyway, there is no military plan at the moment, I just don't know how far Geng Shu will follow. Will he stay like a falling geese, or echo in Song County
Based on what he knew about his adopted son, it was half the former. As long as he started to attack Liangdi as planned, Geng Shu would return to Song County to dispatch troops.
"He was originally the Marquis of Wuling." Juicong said, "Are you sure you can convince King Ying to stay in Song County?"
"Maybe," Jiang Heng said, "it's nothing but a deal."
What Jiang Heng planned was that Geng Shu would first enter Jiangdu and explain the situation to King Ying. Song County would allow Ying State to send troops to station, but Geng Shu would still manage it without replacing local officials. Song Zou only obeyed the two of them. As long as Geng Shu was in Jiangdu, King Ying could pass him to issue orders to Song County.
Although this enclave does not have much to plan, at least it has both sides, and it will not be so naked. After all, Song County is still owned by the emperor in name.
"Then he plans to go to Jiangdu and become the son-in-law of Ying State?" Juicong said.
"Ah, no," Jiang Heng said, "my brother doesn't want to marry Princess Ying, he said it very clearly, and I can't do anything about him."
Juicong said coldly: "Your brother doesn't want to get married, but instead of telling it himself, let you tell it instead?"
"I'm here." Geng Shu said outside the door.
Juicong suddenly froze, Geng Shu didn't know when he came, but he actually watched the whole process? In his words, he was not very polite to Jiang Heng. When meeting in private, he was always turbulent and tit for tat. The image he maintained in front of Geng Shu was not like this.
"First Clan"
Jiang Heng had a smile in his eyes. He didn't know when Geng Shu came, but it was very interesting to see that Juicong was arrested.
"Come in when you come," Juicong said displeased, "Sneaky, what are you doing outside?"
Geng Shu pushed open the door and entered, and Juicong knew that the next thing was Jiang Heng's positive conditions.
"Juicy can't get married," said Juicong. "Sooner or later, we will have to go to war with the Ying Kingdom. If the next monarch of the Juicy family is born to Ying's daughter, it will definitely affect the overall situation of ruling the world."
Jiang Heng nodded and said, "Yes, it can't be the prince."
Jiang Heng and Geng Shu looked at each other.
"Then you want to go into battle in person?" Juicong was a little puzzled, and said, "It's okay to make you a prince."
Juicy Cong's words contained Xu joking, this should be Jiang Heng's last confrontation with him, and he would be happy to be a good person by rewarding the dead in advance.
"No," Jiang Heng said, "I don't want to marry either." As he said that, his eyes showed a sly look: "By the way, Your Majesty, it's been so many years, haven't you considered renewing the string?"
Juicy Cong: "..."
Juicy Cong Dangdang is clever but was mistaken by cleverness, just because of the marriage, although it was mentioned by King Ying Xiong Lei, it was implied by Zhouyou! He must arrange a marriage for Geng Shu as soon as possible, lest the adopted son become more and more out of control.
However, Jiang Heng said lightly, and threw the trouble back to Juicong, everyone is sacrificing, you can't stay out of it and do nothing, right? King Yong wants to be an example to the world, you already have a prince, and there is no problem of the state of Ying controlling the harem.
On this day, Juicong called his son first and tried to refuse him using him as a shield.
Prince Taki, however, dismantled the platform thoroughly and said, "I don't care, Father."
Prince Taki said to Jiang Heng and Geng Shu again: "Father and Wang have no one to take care of at such a young age, it is too lonely. It is a happy event to have a princess."
Juicy Cong: "… "
Empress Dowager Jiang also said: "You have to have someone by your side. Mother can see you for a while, but can you still see you forever?"
Jue Ling said: "Brother, you should really think about it."
Jiang Heng spread his hands, indicating, isn't this good
Juicong's marriage was actually confused, and it was decided by a royal cousin to drive the ducks onto the shelves.
Jue Ling said: "You have become more and more grumpy over the years. It's good to have a sister-in-law and take care of you."
Juicong added: "Your sister-in-law is Feng Rong's princess, when will a sister-in-law come out?"
"It doesn't matter to them." Prince Taki was originally half of the descendants of Feng Rong people. Thanks to this, Feng Rong and Yong have been at peace all these years. Fengrong people don't even recognize Juicong, only Juicong. In their eyes, Juicong is Fengrong's grandson. He can be the monarch. Whoever Juicong loves to marry, just don't make a change of it. , and other things are not considered at all.
"People always have to look forward, don't they?" Ju Lingyu persuaded earnestly, on this point, she was on the same front as Empress Dowager Jiang and Crown Prince Taki.
So just like this, the major life events of Juicong were decided, and the courtiers unanimously supported them. In this way, they will forge an incomparably strong alliance with the Ying Kingdom, and they will go out of the gates, just around the corner.
Juicy Cong: "… "
"Although your surname is Jiang," the Empress Dowager Jiang said lightly, "it's no different from my juice family. I've seen it for a while, you have to worship the ancestors of the Geng family, and it's serious to change your father's surname back. Neither of the two grandchildren can go, causing you trouble."
Those words had no beginning and no end, and were said to Jiang Heng. Jiang Heng naturally understood the meaning of the empress dowager. Protons are usually held by the royal family, and the juice family owes him a favor.
"That's good," Jiang Heng said with a smile. "It's not too late to talk about changing the surname."
Juicong suddenly moved in his heart and stared at the Empress Dowager Jiang. His mother was always a stern Yue person, she would say whatever she wanted, and because of this, Juicong was never suspicious when she was with her mother. In this way, she It really doesn't look like you know it.
Empress Dowager Jiang sighed softly and said, "When you arrive at Jiangdu, you must take care of yourself."
"Yes." Jiang Heng was actually looking forward to it, he was still the young man, he didn't think it was a test, and he was excited to take the opportunity to sneak out and play.
"Juimiao will accompany him," Jue Ling said to her mother, "don't worry, they are used to taking care of each other. Jumiao, don't patronize and play, you still have things to do."
"I will remember." Geng Shu replied, he had another task on his shoulders - he had to recruit troops in Song County, and recruit an army of 50,000 for the Dayong Expedition as soon as possible. Where do these people come from, it is still a question. .
Prince Taki is very reluctant to Jiang Heng. His arrival has finally given Donggong a direction to work hard, and Jiang Heng has personally facilitated the reform. Is he going to leave? Although he knew very well that this was the only way for Yong Guo to walk, he always felt that something was happening in the dark and he was powerless to stop it.
My father didn't like Jiang Heng very much, and he never praised him in front of outsiders. When Donggong heard that Jiang Heng was going to make a pledge, he showed an imperceptible excitement. Even if the excitement was covered up with "respect" and "respect", Prince Taki still felt it.
"What should be brought, I will let them bring you all," Prince Taki can only do this, he understands that Jiang Heng is going to be a proton for him, and said, "If there is anything missing, you can send Feng Yu. Just come back with a letter."
Jiang Heng smiled and said: "There will be no shortage. After the spring, Yong and Ying will establish a trade route. By then, everything will be available. Your Highness does not need to worry."
Empress Dowager Jiang said leisurely: "I wanted to send someone to take care of it, but you won't let me."
"Mother," said Ju Ling, "he's not going to marry his relatives."
Everyone laughed. The Empress Dowager Jiang had become a lot gentler towards Jiang Heng from the initial indifference to the present, and said, "I'm afraid that in Jiangdu, it's hard to say which princess will fall in love with her."
"I'll watch him," Geng Shu said, "Don't worry, Grandma Wang."
"You are also the age of getting married." Juicong is still brooding about this matter. It seems that Geng Shu has never been obedient in marriage matters, and his parents are in charge.
Everyone seemed happy on this day. Jiang Heng felt a long-lost "home", and he couldn't help but think of his mother, and his expression was a little sad. If she was still there, what would it be
Empress Dowager Jiang only thought he was tired, so she told him to go back and rest as soon as possible.
"This marriage must be explained to Geng Yuan," Juicong said to his mother privately, "They are all grown up. Juicong is twenty-one years old, and Jiang Heng is nineteen years old."
Empress Dowager Jiang has always been absent-minded recently, and she said lightly: "I'll take care of them both, so the king doesn't have to worry. The ancients said, 'The barbarians haven't been destroyed, so how can they get married?' A few years later, it doesn't hurt.
When Ju Cong heard that her mother had a suitable candidate, she stopped worrying about it. The next year will be a crucial year. After the spring, Yong Guo will convene the League of Five Nations and officially join the competition for the Central Plains. in the chess game. The marriage between his own son and Geng Shu was a very useful pawn for him.
Before killing Jiang Heng, Juicong still wanted to talk about a marriage for him. Marriage was very useful. Even if he would die in the south in a year or two, he still wanted to extract the last of his value. At the same time, there is still the thought of atonement for my brother in my heart - I killed you, I killed your son, I can completely save your son and have the right to make up for it.
This is reasonable.