flstandardbreds Chapter 179 Prince Zhao Kang
Chapter 179 Prince Zhao Kang
Great Zhou, the capital city.
Chui Gong Hall.
The most powerful group of people in the imperial capital were dressed in brocade court robes, with civil and military ministers standing on both sides, bowing and worshiping the empty dragon throne.
Zhao Kang, dressed in the costume of the Five-clawed Prince, was still sitting next to the dragon throne.
He was also a handsome man in his late twenties, with a gentle gaze, naturally black eyebrows, and a sickly look that made him look decadent.
His eyes slowly swept over the court officials below. He had been sitting in the hall like this for six or seven months. Every day he could see these people fighting in the Golden Throne Hall and attacking each other for power.
Because he didn't speak, no one cared about his thoughts, especially Wei Rong. As the prime minister who supported the second prince, although he was wary of him, he also treated him as nothing.
Today is another performance by the ministers, with arguments rising and falling endlessly. One after another, they take the stage, each of them leading the way.
"If you have something to report to the court, then go to court and have a rest!"
As the chief seal-bearer, Wu Wei had to stand in the court every day holding the emperor's seal.
If necessary, after the Right Prime Minister writes, he needs to stamp it.
"I have a memorial to submit!"
Wei Rong looked in the direction of the voice and saw that it was the voice of the Minister of War Guo Zixiu again, but today he was accompanied by the Vice Minister of War Lu Junyi.
"Bingzhou reports that Qingshui County has been attacked by Xiongnu troops. The Shuofang region is under great pressure, and Bingzhou has no troops to send."
As soon as these words were spoken, a whisper arose in the court, and everyone's eyes vaguely swept towards the Eighth Prince Zhao Jing. Anyone with a discerning eye could see that this person was squeezing the Eighth Prince's strength in Bingzhou.
Wei Xiang on the side was somewhat gloating. As a result of the Lu family's actions, the Huns came. In order to protect themselves, the three forces in Bingzhou were unwilling to send troops for something that did not benefit them.
Lu Junyi noticed the sarcastic eyes of the crowd moving up and down, and his face turned ashen with anger. He raised his head and looked at Wei Rong, the head of the civil officials, with his eyes half-open, motionless, with no intention of speaking.
He sighed inwardly and turned to Lu Yipeng, hoping that he would stand up and speak.
As a result, Lu Yipeng didn't know what to say. He held the tablet in his hands leisurely, put it on his stomach, lowered his head and said nothing.
Lu Junyi coughed lightly and said, "Just now, Minister Guo said that the Xiongnu appeared in Qingshui County. Shuofang has 100,000 soldiers and should have gone to annihilate the enemy. Why do you say that there are no troops to send, when there are 800,000 soldiers stationed in Bingzhou?"
Guo Zixiu was waiting for these words. He turned to Lu Junyi and said, "Didn't you read the report in the Ministry of War? The Lu family led a 100,000-man army north to Changshan Commandery, and traces of Xianbei soldiers appeared in Jinzhong.
There is news that the Lu and Wang families hired them, and other counties are making preparations to deal with it."
"Behind Qingshui County is Shizhou, which also has a 50,000-man garrison. If we gather together and resist a few Xiongnu soldiers, it shouldn't be a problem."
In order to escape the crowd's attack on the Lu family and even the eighth prince Zhao Jing, Lu Junyi had no choice but to point out the deployment of troops in the Bingzhou area.
"Eighth brother, do you want to go to Bingzhou? We can't continue to be in chaos like this." Zhao Wei dispatched Zhao Jing's troops at the right time.
Zhao Jing would definitely not leave the court at this time, where he could fight and lose his life at any time, and the Lu family would not allow it either.
Wei Rong once again looked at Zhao Wei with disappointment. He was angry but couldn't show it.
Zhao Wei also saw Wei Rong's expression, rolled his eyes at him with disdain, and looked at other ministers in the court.
It's none of your business, just hang up!
Others will not waver on this issue, especially with the mess caused by the Lu family.
Whoever causes the problem is responsible for it.
"Eighth brother is young. I think we can send a general to Bingzhou to command the war. Instead of arguing here, it's better to talk about something practical."
Zhao Kang, who was standing beside the dragon throne, suddenly spoke.
His voice surprised everyone. Ever since the emperor retired to the harem and let the three princes take charge of government affairs, Zhao Kang had not spoken a word. Everyone thought that the prince was just showing up for show.
Now he speaks.
Wei Rong was shocked, and Zhao Wei also turned around and looked at Zhao Kang in disbelief.
"The eldest prince proposed sending a general. Who would be the appropriate person to send? That is the fiefdom of the eighth prince."
Wei Rong stood up and asked questions at this time, his eyes constantly looking at Zhao Kang.
"There are many generals in our dynasty who are good at fighting, but since this matter belongs to Zhao Jing, let him decide."
Since no one wants to live like this anymore, let's raise this question and see who can get rid of it.
Zhao Kang smiled contemptuously and threw the question to Zhao Jing.
Lu Junyi did not expect Zhao Kang to speak out and secretly help the Lu family, so he advised: "I recommend Hong Kui. He is the General of the Left and a native of Xiangfen. He is the right person to go to Bingzhou."
Guo Zixiu would not object to Lu Junyi's recommendation.
This is not because Lu Junyi is from the Ministry of War, but because it doesn't matter who goes at this time.
Compared to this, Hong Kui's going here might have some effect.
Wei Rong didn't expect Lu Junyi to react so quickly. After a brief moment of surprise, he looked at the Right Prime Minister with a hint of hesitation and said, "I don't have any opinions. Does the Right Prime Minister have anything to say?"
It should be a good choice to send a general to Bingzhou now to unify the armies controlled by several major families. Fan Wenyuan would naturally not object.
"If the Left Prime Minister thinks it's good, then it's really good!"
There is something hidden in the words, but it is also an agreement!
However, this was the first time Zhao Kang took the initiative to speak today, which made him a little confused.
That night, Zhao Hengzhen also learned about what happened in the court, and was also quite puzzled about Zhao Kang's affairs.
"Do you think there's someone behind Zhao Kang hinting at something?"
Wu Wei, upon hearing the emperor's question, stepped forward, bowed, and replied, "Your Majesty, according to the Guards, the Crown Prince remains in the Jinsheng Palace after leaving court and has not met anyone else."
Zhao Hengzhen thought about it and agreed. He thought that perhaps the prince had realized something during this period of time, so he took the initiative to fight for his own position.
"What is your attitude towards the Crown Prince's behavior today?"
"When the prince spoke today, no one seemed to respond, but no one objected either. It was unexpected, but also reasonable. Everyone was very reserved."
"Be reserved! Haha..." Zhao Hengzhang sneered, slammed his big hand on the table, and stood up suddenly.
"If the prince doesn't move now, he will really be unable to move in the future!"
Hearing Zhao Hengzhang's inexplicable words, Wu Wei was startled, thinking of the little guy he held in his arms back then, who is no longer a boy now.
It seems that the emperor has not given up on the prince yet, and perhaps he can still be saved.
Wu Wei thought of this idea in his mind, but then he suddenly wanted to abandon it.
The place where the prince lives now is called a palace, a place called Jinsheng Hall.
In fact, it is a disguised form of imprisonment, which is more terrifying than the cold palace.
"Xiao Dezi, I am speaking in the court today. Do you think anyone will get the signal?"
Xiao Dezi was a palace maid who had been with the prince since childhood.
When the prince got into trouble, most of the old eunuchs were executed, only Xiao Dezi was left.
"Master, I know why you did this, but it's a little dangerous."
Xiao Dezi answered obediently in a low voice.
Zhao Kang looked at the anxious Xiao Dezi and felt inexplicably happy. He just wanted the people in the court to stand on the same side again, and he wanted to get back what he had lost.