After hearing Lei Ming's introduction to the current situation in the imperial capital, Kong Ming fell into deep thought for a moment.
If the three princes of the Hu royal family really want to seize the throne, then the imperial capital will probably enter a turbulent era!
Tianyuan Continent has always respected the strong, and Cangnan Empire is no exception. In the Cangnan Empire, the throne has always been inherited by the capable person, and there is no so-called eldest son inheritance system. Historically, only the best disciples of the Hu royal family were qualified to sit on that golden throne!
The Cao family chose this time to expand their power to the imperial capital, and they really made the right time!
If a certain prince deliberately befriends the Cao family in order to strengthen his bargaining chip when seizing the throne, then once this prince succeeds in seizing the throne, after he ascends the throne, the power of the Cao family will naturally increase. It was no longer a matter of time for the imperial capital to gain a firm foothold.
I wonder if the Cao family chose to expand their power to the imperial capital at this time. Was it a coincidence, or was there a plan in advance? If there was such a strategy in advance, could it be Cao Jun'e, the strange woman of the Cao family, who made the plan
How the Cao family performs in the imperial city is indeed worthy of attention, but the most urgent task now is to find out the wishes of the Kong family. Which prince are they prepared to support
With the huge power of the Kong family and its huge reputation among the government and the public, once they decide to support a certain prince, the prince's chances of winning will definitely increase! However, if the Kong family really wants to express its support for a certain prince, the other two princes will definitely feel great pressure, and they may be forced to cooperate with the Cao family!
The power struggle has always been the most troublesome. Although with the power of the Kong family, even if you choose the wrong person to support, you don't have to worry about being settled by the queen in the future. At most, you will just lose an opportunity to add icing on the cake. Moreover, this time there is really going to be a fight for the heir, and the Kong family must pay more attention to this matter, because since the Cao family has come to the imperial capital, they will definitely be involved in such a major event!
After thinking for a moment, Kong Ming asked: "Have we, the Kong family, taken any action regarding the appearance of the three princes one after another?"
Lei Ming said: "Really confidential matters are not accessible at the subordinate level. However, there is news that after the wedding of the Cao and Liu families that day, the head of the family had a private meeting with the eldest prince! And recently, , the family has held three elders' meetings, and I have no way of knowing what was discussed specifically, but when I observe the family, there is nothing special about it!"
Kong Ming nodded, probably figuring out what the family's plan was.
Since there is nothing special about the family, I'm afraid the family's choice this time is to stay out of it!
Staying out of trouble does not mean you are afraid of trouble, but it is a wise move!
With the current status of the Kong family in the Cangnan Empire, there is no need to use the fight for the right to expand the family's influence in the court. Anyway, no matter which prince is appointed as the prince, after he ascends the throne in the future, he will have to rely on the Kong family.
Moreover, it is precisely because the power of the Kong family is too large that they cannot show a strong interest in the battle for the right to inherit the throne. Otherwise, it might really cause the Hu royal family to be suspicious of the Kong family!
Therefore, the best way for the Kong family to show their loyalty to the Cangnan Empire is to stay out of the matter!
Anyway, the Kong family serves the Cangnan Empire and is not loyal to any one person! No matter which of the three princes ascends to the throne in the future, the Kong family will still serve the empire loyally and continue to show the world the harmonious side of monarch and ministers.
It seems that the Kong family is really full of talents and has not made wrong decisions!
Kong Ming finally breathed a sigh of relief when he thought of this.
The Kong family is not the Kong family in Cuenca, so there is no need for Kong Ming to work hard on everything. Such a large family has been among the top wealthy families in the empire for five hundred years. Which of the past family heads and members of the Council of Elders is not a human spirit? Naturally, they will fully consider the future of the family. Even if one person makes a mistake, they can correct it with the collective wisdom. What's more, there are still several ancestors of the Kong family sitting in charge, just like having the Dinghai Divine Needle, which is enough to make everyone in the family feel at ease.
As the direct disciple of the Third Patriarch, Kong Ming is also considered a member of the Presbyterian Church and is naturally qualified to attend the Presbyterian Church. However, as long as the overall strategic direction of the Kong family does not make mistakes, there is no need for Kong Ming to be too comprehensive. For now, it is better to calm down and practice. If something really goes wrong, Kong Ming can directly ask the Third Ancestor for help. This will not cause the Kong family to suffer, right
As for the three princes who really want to start a fight for the right to inherit the throne, it is up to them to fight for it based on their own abilities.
Whoever can win the heir apparent will more or less prove his ability. Assisting such an heir to the throne will also be beneficial to the Cangnan Empire.
What's more, the Kong family stayed out of the matter and became a force to intimidate all parties, so that everyone would not go too far in the battle for the heir. Otherwise, once the Kong family intervenes, the situation will definitely change drastically!
Now, Kong Ming wanted to stay out of the situation and analyze the final outcome of the battle between the three princes.
Kong Ming had seen the eldest prince Hu Ying with his own eyes. He was definitely a hidden figure. His abilities should be even better than those of the so-called Four Young Masters of the Imperial Capital. Moreover, Hu Ying was able to attend the wedding banquet of the Cao and Liu families calmly, and then met Kong Fanshu alone afterwards, which is enough to show that he was good at dancing and was an all-rounder. This kind of person is good at taking advantage of situations, so it would not be a surprise if he finally wins the battle for the heir.
As for the second prince Hu Xiong, although Kong Ming has never met him, he can inspect the imperial army on behalf of the royal family, which shows that he also has a very high status in the Hu royal family. More importantly, judging from the rumors that Hu Xiong and Lei Zhanpeng were chatting and laughing, I am afraid that the second prince has already received the support of the Lei family!
Although the power of the Lei family is not as powerful as that of the Kong family and Cao family, they are still a wealthy family in the imperial capital, hereditary princes, and they also control the most powerful military force in the imperial capital - the Forbidden Army!
But with the help of the imperial army, if he wanted to defeat the second prince Hu Xiong, he could only rely on the right path. If he wanted to use force to engage in some crooked ways, it would instead give Hu Xiong an excuse to get angry.
In short, the second prince Hu Xiong took advantage of the word "武" in the battle for the heir apparent. It was not easy to make him admit defeat.
Finally, when it comes to the third prince Hu Hao, even though he is younger than the two royal brothers, he cannot be underestimated! After all, being able to preside over Enke on behalf of Emperor Hood has sent a very obvious signal to the outside world, that is, the third prince must be extremely favored by his father and believe in his abilities! Otherwise, how could such an important matter as Enke be entrusted to him
Moreover, having presided over Enke was equivalent to having a group of disciples of the emperor, and gained prestige in the minds of scholars all over the world, and they would even vaguely regard the third prince as orthodox. No one can underestimate the power of these pens. As long as a few colorful articles are thrown out at the right time, it is enough to build momentum for Hu Hao and form an illusion that all people will return home! When the time comes, the power of verbal and written criticism may even be stronger than real swords and guns!
It can be said that Hu Hao took advantage of the word "文" and was absolutely capable of starting a battle for the right to inherit the throne with his two royal brothers.
Of course, the real key figure in seizing the throne is the current emperor, Emperor Hood! Only when he makes the final decision can the battle for the heir be ended. However, I don’t know if Emperor Hood wanted to test the abilities of the three princes through the struggle for the right to inherit the throne, and he did not make it clear who has the best chance of inheriting the throne. It is estimated that this battle for the inheritance will not be over in a short time.
After careful calculation, Kong Ming felt that it was better to break through to the Yuan Jiang realm first. Only by improving your own strength can you have more say. Moreover, the victory or defeat in the battle for the heir does not just depend on the outcome of the battle between the big guys in the court. The younger generation can also make their own strong voices. After all, the older generation will gradually retreat into the background, and the young people will gradually come to the forefront! And these young people also have the power to choose who to be loyal to!
Among the four young masters of the Imperial Capital, except for Lei Zhanpeng, what choices will the other three make? What kind of performance will the two heroes of the Cao family and the mysterious strange woman Cao Jun'e perform in this turmoil over the inheritance
Things are really getting more and more interesting!
Kong Ming hopes that after he succeeds in reaching the realm of Yuan Jiang, the battle for the inheritance will reach its climax! When the time comes, Kong Ming will definitely make his voice heard and let the world know who is the real number one young talent in the imperial capital!
After finishing the conversation with Lei Ming, Kong Ming planned to pay a visit to the Third Ancestor, and then enter the retreat period again. Unless he succeeded in attacking the primary Yuan General in one fell swoop, he would not be able to come out of the retreat! Of course, Kong Ming would also go to Kong Qingyun on the way and hand over the refined top-level Heyuan Pill to him. If Kong Qingyun can be successfully promoted to the junior Yuan General, he should be able to become a big help to Kong Ming!
So, Kong Ming got up and went to the inner courtyard. The man on duty he met on the way was none other than Kong Qingyun!
Kong Qingyun has never been interested in the task of guarding. Just when he was bored, he saw Kong Ming. He immediately walked out of the sentry post and greeted him. He asked with a smile: "Have you finished the retreat? I wonder if I can be free. During the holidays, I’ll find time to go drinking with you again!”
Kong Ming smiled slightly and did not answer. Instead, he threw a small porcelain bottle to Kong Qingyun.
*********************************************
PS: Whether it is a monthly vote, a recommendation vote or other votes, only your vote and support are the motivation for me to continue to update the code!
Thanks to classmate ufgw for another reward, and thanks to three classmates, Sven Beilei, Lan'er Don't Cry, and Passerby from the South, for their monthly votes. Thank you for your strong support for this book! ! !
(End of chapter)