The world is bustling, all for profit; the world is in turmoil, all for gain.
Those people have all sorts of petty schemes, but they're only after their own interests.
Some families, in order for their daughters to become empresses, did not hesitate to secretly send out their retainers and assassins to intercept and kill Xie Yuan and his mother.
There were also some families who were unwilling to accept Helian Jue's rise to power and tried to choose other puppets.
Prince Yong, Helian Huang, is known in the capital for being clueless; he seems like a good candidate.
"Father, I just received news that the Prince of Yong has returned to the capital!"
Prime Minister Cui's youngest son, Cui Wulang, hurriedly returned from outside.
Upon entering, they went straight to Prime Minister Cui's study.
The person hadn't even entered yet, but the sound had already started.
“I know! I also know that Princess Consort Xu of Yong gave birth to a son, who should be the eldest son of the Prince of Yong.”
Prime Minister Cui was not surprised at all.
As a cunning old fox who controlled the court, he had a great many sources of information.
In fact, someone ran to deliver the news just as the Prince Yong's carriage was speeding through the streets.
Others were stationed inside and outside the Prince Yong's residence, ready to relay the latest news.
In addition, the area outside the city is also—
"Her Majesty the Empress's carriage has arrived!"
"Heh, I heard there are 20,000 armored soldiers escorting them. What a grand display, what a magnificent undertaking!"
The 20,000 silver-armored soldiers, plus the 30,000 black-armored soldiers that the sage brought back to the capital.
The couple kept at least 50,000 elite soldiers in Lingnan.
Yes, at least!
Prime Minister Cui was willing to bet that, in addition to these 50,000 troops, there should be more soldiers in Yuezhou and Lingnan.
For example, several prefectures and counties such as Luozhou, Huangzhou, and Jiaozhou.
It was acquired by Helian Jue two or three years ago.
These places, according to custom, should also have large camps stationed there.
Even if each prefecture only has three thousand soldiers, three prefectures would have ten thousand soldiers.
wrong!
More than three!
There is also Yongzhou.
The fact that Helian Huang, the Prince of Yong, could stay peacefully in Yongzhou must mean that he had reached some kind of agreement with Helian Jue.
Putting aside everything else, let's just talk about how Empress Dowager Ashina summoned the two princes to the capital this time.
Helian Jue took the lead, almost appearing out of nowhere, and seized the absolute initiative.
Helian Huang arrived six months later.
On the surface, it seemed that Helian Huang was following the rules and waiting for the imperial decree before setting off.
Because the princess was pregnant, the schedule had to be slowed down, which caused him to be "late".
But in reality, it is highly likely that Helian Huang took the initiative to avoid it!
avoid!
This is not just a piece of land or a piece of gold, but a vast and beautiful land!
Who in their right mind would give it up so easily?
Unless a consensus has already been reached, Helian Huang has no choice but to give in.
"So what if there's an agreement? The past is the past, the present is the present!"
Cui Wulang, however, was somewhat unconvinced.
He curled his lip, judging others by his own standards, "They are all princes of the late emperor, and he is even a prince of the highest rank."
"His past behavior was one thing, but now he has a wife and children. Even if he doesn't think about himself, shouldn't he at least think about his wife and children?"
For a man, it's fine if he doesn't have offspring.
Once there is an heir, even if they don't have ambition, they will develop ambition.
I may live a miserable life, but what about my son and grandson?
Must we force them to be subservient to others for all eternity?
He originally had the opportunity to inherit the throne and was of the highest lineage.
Because of a past agreement and a moment of folly, he lost the throne and his branch became a minor one.
No man could tolerate this!
"And Consort Cui, she's only a dowager consort now."
"She even had to bow to that Xiao family member."
"Empress Dowager Xiao! Bah! She's nothing but a prisoner of war, a lowly servant girl. Does she deserve such a grand ceremony from my Cui family daughter?"
When Empress Xiao was mentioned, Cui Wulang was filled with resentment.
He didn't have any personal grudges against Empress Dowager Xiao herself, but the conflict between Empress Dowager Xiao and Consort Cui was a blow to the Cui family's reputation.
If they had no opportunity, that would be one thing, but unfortunately, the Cui family mother and son had the chance to reach the pinnacle of power.
Sigh, Consort Cui's cousin didn't seem stupid in her younger years, so how did she do such a foolish thing?
The mother is muddle-headed, and the son is absurd; they have truly wasted the noble bloodline of the Cui family!
"Silence! Is this the kind of thing you can just say so casually?"
Prime Minister Cui probably shared the same thoughts as his youngest son.
However, these are things that can only be thought about in secret, and cannot be said aloud.
“Father! I’m not talking nonsense outside! I only speak the truth in our own home, in front of you and my elder brother.”
Once outside this door, Cui Wulang wouldn't speak carelessly about anyone else.
"That won't do! Be careful, the walls may be listening."
Prime Minister Cui was always cautious.
He hadn't forgotten that the royal family had an "internal guard."
Although Helian Jue may not be the late emperor's preferred successor, he has already sat on the dragon throne and will control everything about the royal family.
For example, the legendary, all-pervasive inner guard.
Even Prime Minister Cui himself couldn't guarantee whether there were spies lurking in his home.
Of course, Prime Minister Cui was confident in his ability to manage his household. He wouldn't dare say the entire mansion was safe, but his study was certainly very secure.
"Father, I know you're worried about the Imperial Guards!"
As if guessing Prime Minister Cui's concerns, Cui Wulang hesitated for a moment before speaking, "I heard that the late emperor passed away in a hurry and did not have time to see the current emperor one last time."
"The imperial seal and the imperial edict can only be entrusted to the Xiao family by the late emperor."
"A portion of the Shadow Guards are also under the control of the Xiao family."
"However, the most crucial inner guard, according to the rules, must be handed over to the current emperor in person by the late emperor."
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