In the hall, the emperor felt a little uncomfortable. He found out that his most beloved prince had recommended King Jing to go to the northern border!
Lu Zhixing, who is arrogant because of his numerous military achievements and has Lin blood flowing in his body!
"Father, my ninth brother has terrorized the State of Yan for many years, repeatedly defeating its armies." Lu Yanzhou glanced at the stunned Lu Zhichen, his lips curled up slightly as he spoke earnestly, "Whether we need to go to the northern border to investigate or to rectify the border, he is the most suitable candidate."
Before the emperor could speak, Lu Zhichen immediately retorted, "Father, my ninth brother has had an eye disease for many years. How can he go to the dangerous and arduous northern border again? It would be safest to send an imperial envoy to the northern border."
"The northern border is unstable, and the people are in panic. If we send an imperial envoy, it will take more than half a month. Who can bear the responsibility if military intelligence is delayed?" Lu Yanzhou sighed softly, "If I can go to the northern border, I will definitely lead the troops!"
Everyone knows that Lu Yanzhou has no experience in leading troops, not to mention that there is no way the crown prince would go to the northern border in person.
He just said this to please the emperor.
Speaking of leading by example, Lu Zhichen's face changed, and there was anger in his eyes when he looked at Lu Yanzhou. Everyone knew that Lu Zhichen was the least skilled in martial arts among the princes, and he was weak and good at literature but not martial arts.
If it were not for this, Lu Zhichen would definitely go to the northern border immediately. With the General Zhenbei around, who wouldn't want to take advantage of such a credit?
"You--" Lu Zhichen was about to retort but was interrupted.
The Minister of Justice, also known as the Emperor's uncle, took a look at the Emperor's expression and stepped forward. "Your Majesty, I also think the Crown Prince's advice does make sense. Prince Jing is the most familiar with the Northern Territory among all the princes. He is indeed the best choice."
Unexpectedly, the king's uncle would side with the prince. Lu Zhichen widened his eyes slightly and looked at his uncle, but he did not look at him.
Even the Queen had to listen to the Uncle of the King. Lu Zhichen certainly would not refute him in public. He could only swallow the words with an unhappy look on his face.
The emperor could see clearly from above that his son actually had to look at Lin's expression. He felt even more unhappy and said solemnly, "If that's the case, Prince Jing is indeed the best candidate. Then let him prepare and set off in two days."
After the morning court session ended, the Crown Prince stayed in the palace. The Emperor sighed, "Why did Your Highness choose Prince Jing? Isn't that just adding merit to the Lin family?"
Lu Yanzhou smiled faintly, "Don't worry, Your Majesty. I've thought this through carefully. Think about it, the Lin family has already abandoned Prince Jing because of his eye disease, and the General Zhenbei is also at odds with him. This arrangement will just allow Prince Jing and the Lin family to fight each other. Then, Your Majesty, you can send an imperial envoy to take over. Isn't this a strategy that kills two birds with one stone?"
"If it's as you say, then that's fine." But the emperor had concerns. "That old man in the Lin family mansion won't be fooled so easily."
"Father, the Lin family is no longer ruled by one person alone." Lu Yanzhou looked at the emperor meaningfully.
After deep thought, the emperor finally nodded and smiled at Lu Yanzhou.
The emperor and Lu Yanzhou were discussing in the palace, while Lu Zhichen and the queen's uncle were also discussing countermeasures in the palace.
"Brother, why did you agree to such a ridiculous advice?" The Queen was very dissatisfied. Lu Zhixing was already an abandoned son of the Lin family, and he was against the Lin family and the Queen everywhere. If the old man of the Lin family had not stopped him, the Queen would have killed this variable long ago.
The uncle snorted and put down the teacup in his hand. "If there is another way, would I agree?"
The queen has only a few generals at her disposal, and they are all just show-offs. If they are released, the prince's party will definitely object, and the emperor is no fool.
Yaoyao is right. Even if Lu Zhixing is blind, he is much more useful than Lu Zhichen. Now is a good time to subdue Lu Zhixing's secret forces!
Lu Zhichen was very dissatisfied, "If it really doesn't work, I can go myself! Why let my ninth brother go?"
In fact, his suspicion and taboo towards Lu Zhixing were no less than Lu Yanzhou's. If Lu Zhixing had not suddenly gone blind, the Queen and the Lin family would never have set their sights on him.
Hearing Lu Zhichen say this, the uncle sneered and said to the queen without even looking at him, "It's better to let Prince Jing go. This is a good opportunity to wipe out his forces at once."
"You mean?" The queen frowned, not quite understanding.
"Do you think your son is a fool? Do you think you have conquered his military power?" The uncle looked at his sister with contempt.
If Lu Zhixing hadn't been blind, the Lin family would never have supported a mediocre person like Lu Zhichen. After so long, Lu Zhixing's power still couldn't be subdued. Otherwise, how could he agree with the prince's advice in the court today?
The veins on Lu Zhichen's hands bulged in his sleeves. He knew that his uncle looked down on him, and he also knew that he was no match for Lu Zhixing, but he just wouldn't accept it.
"My brother is right. I was not thoughtful enough." The queen was helpless. Her capable son did not listen to her and even contradicted her many times. Her son who listened to her was mediocre in appearance and could only bow to the king's uncle.
The uncle knocked on the table and signaled Lu Zhichen, "Chen'er, you must make arrangements and unite with General Zhenbei to recapture King Jing's hidden forces in one fell swoop!"
"Yes, nephew understands." Lu Zhichen lowered his head, a hint of anger and ambition flashed in his eyes.
Before the two forces could reach an agreement, the imperial report from the northern border was urgently delivered to the emperor's desk over a distance of 800 miles.
Fortunately, everything had been discussed before, so the emperor waved his hand, assigned several thousand people to Lu Zhixing and urged him to set off.
Those who knew thought that Lu Zhixing was sent to the northern border to resist the Yan army, while those who didn’t thought that King Jing was sent to die.
In Prince Jing's mansion, Liu Bai was filled with resentment. Prince Jing went to guard the border and defend his country, but these people in Kyoto were still full of calculations. How sad was that?
"The little liar said you're too emotionally revealing, and he's right." Lu Zhixing stood in the corridor with his hands behind his back, feeling the cool autumn breeze. In this weather, the little liar's injuries might feel better. "What's the point of being so angry? After all these years, you still haven't gotten used to it?"
"How can I get used to this?" Liu Bai's emotions fluctuated greatly only in front of Lu Zhixing. "Your Highness! You went to the battlefield to fight for the Dayan Dynasty! And those people in the hall are only calculating their own gains and losses! What good will our dynasty have in the long run?"
Lu Zhixing smiled slightly, "That's perfect. Let me put an end to this situation."
In the setting sun, Lu Zhixing's shadow was stretched on the ground, and his tall and slender figure exuded a murderous aura. The arrogant Lu Zhixing was back again!
Liu Bai looked at Lu Zhixing excitedly and knelt on one knee, "I am willing to share life and death with His Majesty!"
Lu Zhixing turned around and helped Liu Bai up. "This journey is fraught with danger. Please take care of your affairs at home and leave early tomorrow morning!"
"Yes! Your Majesty!"
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