Under the current situation in Qi Dynasty, there is no possibility for someone from another family to seize the throne of Emperor Xuanren. Even if Liu Kai or Xi Chi are ambitious and want to seize it, they do not have the ability to do so. Therefore, the only person who would use any means to seize his position would be his son.
It is normal for fathers and sons to kill each other and for brothers to fight for the throne, especially after Prince Duan's eyesight was restored.
Under normal circumstances, the possibility of other princes ascending the throne is infinitely close to zero. How many people can resist the temptation of imperial power
If they want it, they have to fight for it themselves!
After Xiaocao nodded, Emperor Xuanren clearly saw the worry in her eyes and couldn't help laughing, "Girl, why do you think so much? Just do your own thing and don't worry about the rest."
Today, Xiaocao heard these words for the second time. Although she believed that they really didn't need her to worry about them, as the saying goes, it's not so easy for reason to overcome emotion.
"Let's talk about you, girl. You have been living outside for more than ten years since you were young. Logically speaking, you have experienced and seen more than most people. And as a doctor, you have a special identity. It's no exaggeration to say that you have experienced all kinds of life. How come you have developed such a kind and simple personality?"
Xiaocao felt a little embarrassed. So, was the wise and powerful Emperor Xuanren also looking at her through a filter
Or is it that what she thought was good and innocent is actually different from what other people understand
Xiaocao's emotions were clearly shown on her face, and Emperor Xuanren found it hilarious.
"Father, if you know about my son and Tingyu, you should know that I didn't stay with my adoptive father for that long. Besides, I always feel that I am blessed by God. There are not many things that go wrong. In the first few years, the most I had was that my food and clothing were a little worse. Other than that, it can be said that everything went smoothly. It's far from being a life of various kinds."
Emperor Xuanren had never thought about learning about Xiaocao's past before, but now he was interested. "Can you tell me what you've been through? Even if it's as you said, you've seen more things and been to more places than I have. You know, the farthest place I've been to since I was born was less than a hundred miles from the imperial city. Even so, I was surrounded by guards and avoided by strangers. When I was young, I did go on a private visit on a whim. The places I went to were still near the imperial city. I was probably favored and didn't encounter any injustice. I also experienced the people's livelihood."
Well, now that you mention it, why does Xiaocao feel a little pitiful? Not to mention the years when she and her adoptive father traveled all over the country, even after returning to the Wenren family, she went on two long journeys, from the north to the south and then to the imperial city.
Emperor Xuanren couldn't help but want to knock Xiaocao on the head, "What are you thinking about again?"
Xiao Cao smiled awkwardly, "Isn't it because I think my father is very powerful? Without going out, he can know everything about the world. With a broad vision, he can control the world and create a prosperous and peaceful world."
"Stop flattering me. Most emperors have come this far."
"Most of them have come this way, but there are few wise and great emperors. These are generally founding emperors, who have experienced a lot. But father lacks these, but he can still achieve what he has today. Isn't that amazing? I am not trying to flatter you, I am just telling you the truth."
Did Emperor Xuanren receive little praise? Of course not a few. Not to mention his sons, ministers, and concubines, even local officials would receive a pile of memorials every month. These memorials were basically all praising his merits. Emperor Xuanren had no patience to read them. After hearing so many of them, it seemed that they were nothing. But now, after listening to what his goddaughter said, he felt a little happy again.
"Okay, okay, whatever you say is what it is."
Xiaocao smiled and picked and chose some interesting things to tell. After all, it has been so many years and she has forgotten many of them. She only remembers some of the special meanings or natures clearly.
Emperor Xuanren was still listening attentively. Xiaocao found it quite an ordinary thing and quite interesting.
As for those people he met, they would definitely complain about Mr. Xie San, that playboy old rogue.
"An Guo actually met the third son of the Xie family so early. The third son of the Xie family is indeed a man of his generation, but when he was young, he was too arrogant and conceited, so he fell. In addition, Minister Xie wanted to polish him, but he didn't expect that the method was not appropriate, which had the opposite effect. As a result, the third son of the Xie family left the imperial city in anger and has not returned for more than ten years.
But now that you are back, you must do your job well for me. An Guo, what you are going to do is closely related to the Medical Bureau, so you don't have to be polite, just use him as much as you can. "Emperor Xuanren was able to become a wise ruler even though he was not very diligent in his work. He was indeed very good at exploiting people.
"I'm ordering him too hard. Will he run away again?"
"How could that be? He wants your help with something, and, without my approval, he will never achieve his goal. Naturally, he has to work for you honestly." Emperor Xuanren didn't care.
Xiaocao was slightly stunned, "Father knows everything?" he asked uncertainly.
"An Guo is referring to the Bao Er who is dressed as a woman next to Xie Lao San? Or is it the zither player in the Jiaofangsi who looks like Bao Er?"
Well, now that it's so clear, then everything is known. "Tingyu checked it?"
"Yes, I have checked. That Bao'er and the zither player of the Jiaofangsi were originally surnamed Bai. However, the Bai family was not innocent back then. I have been on the throne for several years and the situation has been almost stable. The Bai family is making trouble at this time. I have been merciful by not executing the entire Bai family. I don't know how much Third Brother Xie knows about the Bai family. Was he deceived and thought that the Bai family was innocent and wanted to overturn the case? Or did he know the truth and think that the Bai family should not have come to this point, so he wanted to do something.
These are not important. Xie Lao San obviously wants to solve this matter through you. He has come to my door. An Guo, just use him well. If he mentions the Bai family's affairs directly one day, tell him to come to me directly. "
Well, it's okay. Emperor Xuanren is quite evil and sinister, but Xiaocao says she doesn't hate him at all. She won't have to worry about Mr. Xie San in the future. She is already so busy, and with capable people, she naturally wants to make the best use of them.
Somewhere at the banquet, Mr. Xie Sanye kept sneezing and rubbing his nose, and it seemed that he didn't have a cold.
Cheng Wenzheng was mentioned again later.
Emperor Xuanren affirmed Cheng Wenzheng's abilities, and the difference between his and Wenrenying's previous life was that Cheng Wenzheng did become a "reader" from the very beginning - specifically reading to the young prince, and occasionally to Emperor Xuanren - but he did not stay in this position for too long. Emperor Xuanren sent him to the six ministries for training, first the Ministry of Works, then the Ministry of Justice, and now the Ministry of Revenue. In the second half of this year, he might be sent to the Ministry of Personnel.
It was a common practice for Emperor Xuanren to send young people he valued to the six ministries for training and then send them out, although these people might not achieve great things in the end. The reason why Cheng Wenzheng was more eye-catching than others was probably because he was the son-in-law of the Wen family. With Xiaocao as his relationship, many people believed that he had a bright future. Therefore, even if he was born in a humble family, there were many people willing to make friends with him. Xiaocao knew some of these situations from Wen Renying.
Cheng Wenzheng is hardworking and motivated, and has no bad habits. He indirectly benefits from Xiaocao, and Xiaocao doesn't mind. After all, relationships are like this at the moment.
However, Xiaocao didn’t know what kind of mood Wen Renying was in when she said this to her.
If Xiaocao paid careful attention to Wen Renying, she would find that she always had complicated feelings.
In Wen Renying's previous life, Emperor Xuanren died last year, so naturally he didn't have any experience in the six ministries. He stayed in the Hanlin Academy for three years, and then was sent out through the relationship of the Yue family. Compared with the current period in Wen Renying's memory, Cheng Wenzheng has naturally gained more. As for the future path, it is hard to say. It may be similar, or it may be slower. If Emperor Xuanren will remain in power for a long time, he is probably unlikely to become one of the six ministers and enter the cabinet at the age of more than 40.
Cheng Wenzheng "once" had a successful career, and the political situation was also a factor. After all, King Dun ascended the throne first, and King Heng usurped the throne later, which consumed a lot of resources. Later, talented people were needed to govern the country, so some relatively young officials were promoted.
However, Wen Renying didn't think there was anything wrong with the current situation.
Now, the special imperial examination will be held next month, and hundreds of people will enter the court to serve as officials. These people will have to wait until after the regular imperial examination next year and the local officials report their work and are transferred before they can be transferred out again. During this year, the competition among the low-level officials in the imperial city will be extremely fierce. If they are not careful, they may be eliminated and will not be able to make any waves.
"Father and An Guo seem to be in a leisurely mood." Prince Duan walked up slowly from below.
"Why, are you here to drink with me?" When Emperor Xuanren was in a good mood, he was more casual even with his son.
"Father, I am still abstaining from alcohol. Please don't scold me in front of An Guo. As far as I know, An Guo can be very fierce when he scolds people." Prince Duan pretended to be afraid and looked at Xiao Cao.
"Don't talk nonsense, my Lord. Father just said that I am kind and simple. How could I scold someone so harshly? It's slander."
Prince Duan laughed out loud, "Yes, it's all slander."
Saying this made Xiaocao want to roll her eyes.
When Prince Duan arrived, Emperor Xuanren simply had someone bring a chair for him to sit down.
"I cannot drink, and it was quite boring sitting down there. When I saw my father and An Guo chatting happily, I felt envious, so I shamelessly came up to join in the fun." Prince Duan was closer to his father than his other brothers, and was correspondingly more casual with him. He admired him more than he feared him.
"It's just that I have some free time right now, so I can talk to An Guo casually."
"So why is father so idle at your fiftieth birthday banquet?" Prince Duan turned his head to look below. The most interesting thing was probably Fan Wuguo's side. Many people had already lay down. After all, they were not eating and drinking slowly, but drinking from huge bowls. I'm afraid few people can hold on for a long time.
"Maybe the wine this year is particularly good and everyone likes it very much." Xiaocao said softly.
"Is that so? I thought An Guo had done something to make Wuguo and Prince Dingbei drink more, which is why they are so bossy at the dinner table." Prince Duan laughed sullenly, obviously having seen through the secret.
"I don't have that ability. Your Highness is overthinking." Even if there was nothing wrong with today's hangover pills, Xiaocao decided not to easily make them in the future. If there was a little bully who wanted to show off by taking it out and drank the wine without taking it seriously, it would not be a good idea.
Although the alcohol consumed will be quickly decomposed in the stomach, it does not mean that it has no effect on the body. Therefore, alcohol should not be consumed too much under any circumstances. Fan Wuguo deserves a good lesson, and he will definitely be punished later.
"Well, Anguo, whatever you say is what it is."
These words were not perfunctory, but a sign of his love for his sister.
Xiaocao really rolled her eyes quietly.
The three of them were happy and relaxed, which made the other princes and princesses jealous. They asked many times why they couldn't get it. They first compared the two people sitting next to their father. What was the difference
I really hate it!
As expected, if you want something, you should fight for it with all your strength, and don't expect others to give it to you. Because of this stimulation, the thoughts of a few people have changed drastically. As long as he is the one who sits on the throne in the end, he can write history at will. Who will investigate what he has done? What he has paid for, he will naturally get back.
"Father, this is all forced by you. It's your unfairness that caused this. Don't blame me when the time comes." Someone said secretly in his heart, and then gulped down a glass of wine.