The next morning, after Fu Ciyi finished the morning court session, he went straight back to the imperial study with Long Yi.
"Are you going to talk about Beiqi?"
After Long Yi sat down at the imperial desk, he looked up at his son, then turned his gaze to Eunuch Han.
Eunuch Han understood and immediately went out to guard outside the study.
Fu Ciyi spoke up, "Now is the perfect time to prepare for battle." He bowed, "I intend to assign the military power from the Ling family to Pang Gaozhuo and Yan Bojian. After these two become familiar with the soldiers, they will immediately head to the border."
Long Yi pondered for a moment and said in a deep voice, "The Pang family has a strong military presence in the southwest. Now Pang Gaozhuo is in the capital, and he is also a hostage. Yan Bojian is Yan Cheng's third son. He is quite a playboy. Since joining the Imperial Guard, he seems to have become a different person. I can't help but suspect that the Yan family has some conspiracy..."
"Your Majesty, these two people are of noble character and are extremely loyal. Please, for my sake, believe them!" Fu Ciyi bowed deeply.
Long Yi suddenly smiled: "Okay, I agree."
The son must have his own power.
He is willing to give him the opportunity to develop.
"Thank you, Father!"
"Can you solve the Beiqi issue?"
"able."
"Very good." Long Yi changed the subject, "I heard that you surrounded Li Hui's residence?"
"Didn't your Majesty once ask me if I couldn't even handle a Northern Qi woman? Long Lihui already has a Northern Qi woman in his family, and Long Lihui has occupied my throne for so long. I don't need any other reason to deal with them now."
Long Yi smiled instead of getting angry: "Someone reported it to me today because I was dissatisfied with your methods."
How can there be such a straightforward method?
"It's just that my brothers, seeing that they can find something to hold against me, can't wait for the emperor to punish me."
"Aren't you afraid of my punishment?"
"Your Majesty, please punish me if you wish."
Long Yi laughed out loud: "Go back."
As soon as Fu Ciyi left the palace, a minister immediately entered the imperial study.
"Your Majesty, it is inappropriate for His Royal Highness Prince Rui to privately confine His Royal Highness the Seventh Prince in the mansion."
"Prince Rui's men are guarding several gates and not allowing anyone in or out. It's said that the food ingredients are pushed in through the door, and the inspection is strict, so no one can be brought in."
"Yes, Your Majesty, the Seventh Prince's wife is a princess of Northern Qi after all. Such a siege is tantamount to house arrest. It would be inappropriate to spread the news."
The other ministers echoed him.
Long Yi looked at the ministers representing Prince Xian, Prince Yan, Prince Qi, and Prince Rong, his expression indifferent: "Does my legitimate son need your consent for anything he does?"
After these words were spoken, the ministers looked at each other in bewilderment.
What does the emperor mean?
Prince Rui's actions last night were to compete for the position of crown prince. With such an obvious purpose, the emperor did not blame him. On the contrary, he hoped that Prince Rui could do more.
For a moment, the ministers didn't know what to say.
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Shortly after Fu Ciyi left the palace and returned to Prince Rui's Mansion, two imperial edicts of appointment were issued from the palace, one to the Pang family and the other to the Yan family.
Late last night, before Pang Gaozhuo and Yan Bojian left the palace, Fu Ciyi specifically told them to stay in their respective residences for the time being.
They originally thought that even if the imperial edict came soon, it would arrive in the afternoon.
Unexpectedly, when the imperial edict arrived, it was still early.
Pang family.
The eunuch read out the imperial edict and handed it to Pang Gaozhuo with a smile: "Congratulations, General Zhengbei. Accept the edict."
Pang Gaozhuo received the order and stood up happily to express his gratitude.
Everyone in the Pang family stood up one after another.
"Brother, you are so awesome!" Pang Anmeng was very happy.
You should know that the General who Conquers the North is a third-rank official.
Jin Lingcen smiled and congratulated: "Congratulations, brother-in-law!"
Madam Pang, who was supported by a maid, smiled from ear to ear and kept saying, "The emperor's grace is so great, the emperor's grace is so great!"
Almost at the same time, Eunuch Han finished reading the imperial edict at Yan's house.
The old Duke was relieved. He pulled Eunuch Han aside and asked softly, "Eunuch, can you tell me why the Emperor suddenly conferred the title of Grandson on me?"
You have to know how many years it has been since the Yan family’s military power was taken back.
Although the military power that has returned is not much now, does this move have any implications?
Eunuch Han smiled and said, "His Royal Highness Prince Rui is entering the palace today. This is all I can say."
The old Duke nodded and quietly handed a red envelope to Eunuch Han.
After some hesitation, Eunuch Han finally accepted it with a smile: "Then I will return to the palace to report."
The old Duke quickly ordered the butler to see the guests off. Turning around, he saw the eldest grandson, the fourth grandson, and the fifth grandson surrounding the third grandson.
"You've made some progress." Yan Honghou patted his brother's shoulder. "General Anyuan, a fourth-rank official."
This guy was promoted from a junior general of the sixth rank to the fourth rank General Anyuan, which made his eldest brother, who only had the title of Crown Prince, very happy...
Besides, it would be a lie to say I wasn't envious.
Yan Bojian raised his eyebrows and said, "No, no, that's all. Pang Gaozhuo's rank is probably still higher than mine."
After all, when he had no official position, Pang Gaozhuo was already a general.
Yan Jun smiled and said, "Third brother, please arrange a position for me."
"Do you think I don't have to work anymore after I got promoted?" Yan Bojian straightened his back. "If my fourth and fifth brothers want to achieve great things, they can join the army." He turned his gaze to his eldest brother, but didn't say anything. He just looked at him meaningfully.
The imperial edict did not specify when they should leave the capital, and he knew the reason, after all, Gongsun Sheng had just left yesterday.
Now he can avoid telling his family about it in detail, so it’s better not to.
My brother-in-law is very thoughtful and his considerations are definitely correct.
They were all smart people, and Yan Honghou understood immediately.
Last night, my third brother came home at midnight, reeking of alcohol, which smelled quite pleasant.
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