Chapter 895: Do you have a suitable candidate? (Long chapter)
The ministers in the court were all drowsy.
Everyone knows that the emperor is ill, and Xu will not come to court today. Most of them are not in high spirits and are just wasting time.
I just thought that when it was past midnight, I could go back.
Naturally, there were also ministers who made appointments in twos and threes to go to the gate of the Qianqing Palace together later to find out who the emperor had chosen to attend the grand sacrifice in the southern suburbs.
"Brother, why are you frowning like that? Are you still worried about the grand sacrifice? Don't worry about it. Counting on my fingers, I know you're the only one who can handle it."
Prince Zhi glanced at the Eighth Master and said, "I'm not thinking about that. It's just that the matter of those mountain monsters... I still haven't found any clues. I can't find the reason, so I'm always worried."
After hearing this, the Eighth Master lowered his voice and said, "Brother, I remember that Fourth Brother captured two mountain monsters and locked them up a while ago. I wonder if he was able to find out anything after interrogating them."
After saying that, he glanced at the Fourth Master.
The Fourth Master was still far away from him, so he probably couldn't hear what he was saying. However, he was resting with his eyes closed at the moment and didn't even glance over here.
The same was true for Thirteen behind him. He looked like they were carved from the same mold as Fourth Brother.
I took another look at Teacher Laojiu, where the two heads were huddled together, talking about something. But looking at the smiles on their faces, I knew it was definitely nothing important.
"Yes, I'll go ask after the court is over."
"Why are you asking? He lied to you so badly, brother. How can you get the truth by asking?" The Eighth Master sneered and glanced at the Fourth Master. "If it were you, brother, you should just go to the Emperor and ask him to hand over the mountain monster to us for trial. After all, you've been investigating for a long time and can't find anything."
"Old Eighth." Prince Zhi frowned and lowered his voice, "Please stop talking. Even though he deceived me, if I didn't have my arm, he would have been crippled long ago. One thing is one thing. He is your brother, and you are not allowed to disrespect him."
"Brother, I've discovered that you're just a complete fool. Who was it that treated you that day? It was Doctor Liu! He was very close to Wen Jiu, so how do you know if what he said was true or not? He might have been trying to fool you, a fool!"
"Old Eight!"
Suddenly being scolded, Mr. Ba was stunned for a moment and took a look. It was obvious that his elder brother was really angry, so he pouted and stopped talking.
When Prince Zhi saw his expression, he knew that he was dissatisfied in his heart, but he was still in the court, so it was not easy to say too much and just let it go.
"The Emperor has arrived~"
Suddenly, such a report was heard.
The ministers below, each with their own concerns, suddenly became alert.
Seeing that Emperor Kangxi looked very good, the ministers all looked a little surprised.
You know, a minister met Emperor Kangxi yesterday and had an idea about his illness.
People say that illness comes like a mountain falling and goes like a thread being pulled out. The ministers were surprised that the emperor recovered so quickly.
Without giving it any time to think, everyone immediately bowed down to pay their respects.
"Long live the emperor!"
"My dear ministers, please stand."
Emperor Kangxi sat steadily on the dragon throne, listening to the eunuch beside him shouting: "If you have something to say, please report it. If not, please leave the court~"
"Your Majesty, I see you are feeling much better now. The Southern Suburbs Grand Sacrifice is approaching, and your majesty's health has improved overnight. You are truly blessed. I believe our Qing Dynasty is blessed by heaven."
Tong Guowei stepped forward with a smile and bowed his head.
The ministers around him immediately joined in the chanting: "Your Majesty is blessed with great blessings. The Qing Dynasty is blessed by heaven."
A powerful voice echoed throughout the hall. Emperor Kangxi glanced at the ministers with a kind expression and said with a hint of a smile, "My dear ministers, please stand up. My health has indeed improved a lot this time, but I still need to rest and recuperate for a few days. Please choose someone to go to the Southern Suburbs Grand Sacrifice on my behalf."
As soon as these words were spoken, the ministers looked at each other, and almost everyone turned their eyes to where the princes were standing.
Emperor Kangxi asked casually, "Do you have any suitable candidates in mind?"
"Your Majesty, I feel that the Prince of Zhi is the most suitable candidate for this trip." The current Minister of War, Lord Zhang, immediately stepped forward and leaned forward to say, "Under normal circumstances, His Royal Highness the Crown Prince would be the most suitable to take Your Majesty's place in presiding over the grand sacrifice in the southern suburbs. However, His Royal Highness the Crown Prince is not fully recovered yet. Among the other princes, the Prince of Zhi is the eldest and has also been king the longest.
Moreover, Prince Zhi is a calm and steady person. We are convinced that he is the most suitable person to hold the Southern Suburbs Grand Sacrifice this time."
As soon as these words were spoken, other officials stood up immediately.
"Your Majesty, I reconsider my opinion. Your Majesty is a calm and steady person. He has accompanied Sheng Shang before and presided over the Southern Suburbs Grand Sacrifice. He is the most suitable candidate."
"I reconsider."
"We will review this matter."
The Eighth Master smiled and bumped into Prince Zhi's shoulder, winking at him.
The Prince of Zhi immediately gave the Eighth Master a warning glare, clearly telling him to be more quiet. Even if he was certain of something, he couldn't say it out loud.
The Eighth Master curled his lips, and was naturally certain in his heart. Who else could it be except the eldest brother? The fourth brother made a mistake just two days ago, and the emperor would not give him a chance. As long as the fourth brother has no chance, how can others compare to the eldest brother?
Emperor Kangxi glanced down casually and asked lightly, "Does anyone else want to say anything?"
"Your Majesty, I think the Fourth Prince is also a very suitable candidate. Although the Fourth Prince is young, he has done an excellent job in helping Your Majesty these past few times. We have all witnessed it. Even if the Fourth Prince takes charge, we will be convinced." Longkodo looked a little anxious and stepped forward and clasped his fists.
He then glanced at Zhang Tingyu who was not far away from him.
Zhang Tingyu naturally knew that Longkodo was glaring at him, so he turned around and shook his head slightly at him.
The current situation is still somewhat unfavorable for the prince.
He was also a little worried that fighting for the prince in this way would cause dissatisfaction from the emperor.
After all, the prince had just been reprimanded by the emperor, and the emperor's attitude towards the prince needed to be further tested. He was a little undecided at this time. In the end, he did not speak.
The ministers around him now have some concerns, as the emperor seemed to be more friendly to the Fourth Prince before.
Looking at the current situation, the Fourth Prince had previously suffered a serious illness, but he suddenly recovered. The Emperor then stopped being as friendly to him as before, and even announced that he must stay at home and not attend court.
It was really hard to understand what the emperor meant. Even those ministers who favored the Fourth Master did not stand up for a while.
"Your Majesty, I think this is inappropriate." Mingzhu stepped forward and said, "The Southern Suburbs Grand Sacrifice is extraordinary. It will take three full days with no time to spare. The Fourth Prince has just recovered from a serious illness and will need to recuperate for a while.
The Prince of Zhi had led troops in battle before, and was invincible. He should be able to handle the situation without any problems. He is also the eldest brother, and he has accompanied the Emperor in many Southern Suburbs Grand Sacrifices, so he will be even more adept at it."
"I second the motion. Lord Nalan is right."
Emperor Kangxi took a look, and the frightened man finally turned his gaze to his sons.
"Baoqing, what do you think about this?"
After hearing this, Prince Zhi stepped forward and said, "I will obey the orders of the Emperor. If the Emperor favors me, I will do my best. If the Emperor favors my fourth brother, I will also do my best to assist him and ensure that this Southern Suburbs Grand Sacrifice is a complete success."
Emperor Kangxi listened and nodded: "Well said."
Then he turned his attention to the Fourth Master: "Old Four, what do you think?"
The Fourth Master lowered his eyes and said, "Father Your Majesty, I think my eldest brother is an excellent candidate."
As soon as these words were spoken, the ministers behind him looked at each other in confusion.
Prince Zhi was also stunned for a moment and looked towards the Fourth Master. It was said that the Southern Suburbs Grand Sacrifice was extraordinary, especially in the eyes of officials and common people.
Being able to preside over the Southern Suburbs Grand Sacrifice was equivalent to winning the hearts of the people, and his reputation in the court would be much higher than before.
But he recommended himself with just such a light sentence.
Prince Zhi asked himself honestly that he would not give in, but the words of the fourth brother really made him confused.
Even Emperor Kangxi squinted his eyes and glanced at the Fourth Master: "Fourth Master, have you thought it through?"
"Replying to our question, Cheng has this thought. Big Brother is indeed more suitable and more familiar with this trip than this son. This son will follow Big Brother and learn from him."
After hearing what he said, the Thirteenth Master and the Ninth Master behind him looked at each other, and both saw some confusion in each other's eyes.
What exactly did Fourth Brother mean? Now that Second Brother was in trouble, Fourth Brother was undoubtedly the strongest competitor. And Fourth Brother was clearly interested in that position.
Why did you give in so easily this time?
Thirteen frowned and was about to step forward to say something when the Fourth Master beside her suddenly grabbed her arm and shook his head gently at the two of them. This made the Ninth Master and Thirteen even more confused.
Emperor Kangxi finally turned his attention to Prince Zhi and said, "You are right. Baoqing has participated in many grand sacrifices in the southern suburbs with me. I think he is very reliable."
Hearing what Emperor Kangxi said, Prince Zhi also breathed a sigh of relief.
To be honest, even when facing the Crown Prince, he never felt defeated. But the Fourth Brother was different. He had been defeated by this kid several times.
In terms of martial arts, he is probably no match for the fourth brother now.
If he had been sick all the time, maybe she would still have a chance to win, but now that Ke'er saw that he was well again, she had no chance at all.
Prince Zhi also knew that he was no match for him in terms of strategy.
He was often reprimanded by the Emperor for his policy on state affairs. The fourth prince's writing was even better; it was top-notch among all the other princes, with only the Crown Prince often being on par with him.
In the past, everyone called the Fourth Brother a barbarian, but Prince Zhi knew that he could also be called a barbarian.
The only thing that made him better than the fourth brother now was probably his reputation and seniority. Fortunately, the emperor now recognized him.
The ministers standing on the side of Prince Zhi also gradually began to smile.
Emperor Kangxi took in the expressions of these people, then glanced at the Fourth Master, and suddenly said, "However, the Fourth Master hasn't had the opportunity to go to the Southern Suburbs Grand Sacrifice and take a closer look. How about this? The Fourth Master will preside over it this time. Baoqing, you are here to assist your Fourth Brother. I will feel more at ease with you keeping an eye on me."
After these words were spoken, the court fell silent for a long time.
Everyone below, regardless of their background, was extremely surprised.
The Prince of Zhi was stunned for a while. He looked at the Fourth Master and then at Emperor Kangxi above him. His face was completely pale and his fists were clenched tightly.
Seeing the Emperor frowning at him, and his eldest brother lost in thought for a long time without replying, the Eighth Master quietly nudged the Prince of Zhi's arm and winked at him. The Eighth Master couldn't understand why the Emperor, clearly mad at his fourth brother, had calmed down so quickly? He was even stepping on his eldest brother to pave the way for his fourth brother!
He then looked towards Prince Zhi beside him with great concern.
Prince Zhi regained his composure, took a deep breath, and then stepped forward and said, "Your son... I obey your order."
Mingzhu behind him also had a cold expression, and inadvertently glanced at Emperor Kangxi's face.
What exactly is the emperor planning now?
Could it be that he cares about his offspring?
The eldest prince of the Fourth Prince's mansion had just passed away, but he still had four younger princes. The quadruplets were deeply loved by the Emperor, and now the rumors among the people about the auspiciousness of quadruplets were spread like wildfire.
On the other hand, Prince Zhi had no sons, which was his biggest drawback.
However, Prince Zhi is not very old this year, and there will be many opportunities in the future. The emperor has started to care about him so early?
Before Mingzhu could gather her thoughts, Emperor Kangxi, who was standing above her, held his forehead and said, "Alright, it's settled. Regarding the Southern Suburbs Grand Sacrifice, please go directly to the Fourth Prince. I'm tired. If there are any important memorials, please send them to the Palace of Heavenly Purity. Now, dismiss the court."
After saying this, Emperor Kangxi stood up and left first.
The Fourth Master was also a little confused at this moment. This was completely unexpected for him.
The grand sacrifice is too complicated and there are so many things to do that I am afraid I will never be able to keep up.
If it were any other time, it would be fine, but he remembered that Jiu'er had told him that she would have a difficult time this year.
Now that abnormalities are happening frequently, Guangci's true colors have been revealed. The Fourth Master is a little worried and naturally does not want to be separated from Wenjiu.
Although the Southern Suburbs Grand Sacrifice is important, it is not a final decision.
The Fourth Master was not in a hurry and simply asked his eldest brother to take care of it. However, he did not expect that the matter would eventually fall on him. For a moment, he was a little confused about the Emperor's intentions.
"Fourth brother, you are so proud now. But congratulations." At this moment, the Eighth Master walked up to him with a sneer and said.
"Old Eight!" Prince Zhi called him coldly, staring at the Fourth Master for a long moment, then suddenly pursed his lips and said, "Let's go."
"Brother." The Fourth Master called him, "I have something I want to talk to you about in detail."
"I'm busy."
The Prince of Zhi was silent for a moment, then left with the Eighth Master after saying this.
The Fourth Master watched them leave and frowned slightly.
"Hey? What do these two want to do? Can't stand losing? Jiu Ye rolled his eyes: "What does the emperor's decision have to do with Fourth Brother? Why did they follow Fourth Brother here?"
As he said this, he looked at the Fourth Master with a look of dismay: "Hey, Fourth Brother, where's your usual savage demeanor? You've become more gentle lately."
Tenth Master couldn't help but roll his eyes when he heard this: "Ninth Brother, you are stupid. Have you forgotten that Fourth Brother went crazy two days ago..."
Before he could finish his words, Jiu Ye blocked his mouth.
The Ninth Master glared at the Tenth Master, who blinked in frustration.
What are you doing? It's just a word, isn't it? You're making it sound like a big deal.
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