Chapter 301: Saving the Fourth Prince
During this period, His Royal Highness the Crown Prince has realized the benefits of having money. The Zhao family has been really cooperative, helping out financially and diligently.
Emperor Qianyuan attacked the Zhao family several times because of betrayal.
As an emperor, it is very easy to make things difficult for a minister. Zhao Yanming was already old, but he was punished to kneel and fainted several times.
His Royal Highness the Crown Prince was also moved.
That's getting off topic.
The prince met Zhao Qinghui.
Zhao Qinghui bowed respectfully to the Crown Prince.
The prince's attitude was quite gentle: "Why did Qinghui come so late?"
Zhao Qinghui said respectfully, "Actually, I'm here because of a matter concerning the Fourth Prince."
Zhao Qinghui originally only had the title of scholar. Ever since the Zhao family took refuge with the crown prince, the crown prince had hoped that he would continue to take the imperial examinations. Surely the person he would employ in the future couldn't just be a scholar?
Lu Chenyang was a top scorer in the imperial examination, and his subordinate was a scholar. He felt that it was no different from employing an illiterate person.
The prince frowned slightly and asked calmly, "Really? This matter has been widely reported throughout the capital. What are Qinghui's thoughts?"
Zhao Qinghui knew that the prince was actually still prejudiced against the Zhao family, so he could only work harder to make His Royal Highness the Prince see the value of the Zhao family.
Zhao Qinghui quickly said, "Your Highness, please don't misunderstand. This time, the students are here for your Highness."
The prince said impatiently, "If you have something to say, just say it directly. Don't try to play tricks on me."
Zhao Qinghui said, "Your Highness, the Fourth Prince's case remains unresolved simply because Your Majesty wants to protect him. Your Majesty has a fatherly heart, and I understand."
The prince looked at him calmly. He felt that communicating with Zhao Qinghui was particularly difficult. What could not be said directly? Did he need to remind him of these things?
"So? What do you want to say?"
Zhao Qinghui quickly said, "I think it would be a good idea for His Royal Highness the Crown Prince to come forward and protect the Fourth Prince, and use this as a condition to make a deal with His Majesty."
The Crown Prince's face darkened, and Zhao Qinghui quickly said, "Your Majesty commands an elite force of approximately 50,000 men. This army obeys only Your Majesty's orders, trained from Your Majesty's private treasury. Each one is valiant and highly effective. Your Highness might as well trade the Fourth Prince's life for control of this army." A gleam of light flashed in his eyes as he spoke, "This way, Your Highness will have complete power."
The Crown Prince was suddenly shocked. He had actually suspected that Emperor Qianyuan had an army. However, until now, Emperor Qianyuan had remained calm in this passive situation, so he did not go looking for this army.
But the prince didn't want this team? How could that be possible? Military power was such a great temptation, and what he lacked most now was military power.
His Royal Highness the Crown Prince felt that it was worthwhile to exchange the Fourth Prince's life for the military power in the hands of Emperor Qianyuan.
But... would Emperor Qianyuan agree?
This is the last resort in Emperor Qianyuan's hand. Will he use it to exchange for the life of the Fourth Prince?
Does Emperor Qianyuan have such a deep father-son relationship with the Fourth Prince?
"Now is an opportunity," Zhao Qinghui said, "Your Highness might as well give it a try. If His Majesty disagrees, you can ask the Queen. She will definitely agree."
Concubine Lan had been the empress for so many years and was deeply favored by Emperor Qianyuan. As his bedmate, she would definitely know something. And she would definitely be willing to save her son.
His Royal Highness nodded thoughtfully and gave Zhao Qinghui a warm smile: "Thanks to you for reminding me this time."
Zhao Qinghui said respectfully, "It is my honor to be able to share your Highness's worries."
Zhao Qinghui said nothing more. He knew that the prince needed to think about how to handle this matter, so he said goodbye, very tactfully.
After Zhao Qinghui left, the candles in the prince's study remained lit until late at night.
The staff member walked outside the study and saw a figure on the study window. He asked the servant waiting outside the door, "Who came today?"
His Royal Highness the Crown Prince attaches great importance to this aide. Everyone in the palace knows that he has a high status, and His Royal Highness the Crown Prince trusts him very much.
The servant did not dare to hide it and replied respectfully, "It is Master Zhao Qinghui who has arrived."
The staff nodded thoughtfully. The Crown Prince usually handled government affairs in the palace and rarely brought matters back to the Crown Prince's residence. But he hadn't rested so late, but was instead thinking in his study. It must not be about government affairs, but something related to the Crown Prince's interests.
It seemed that Zhao Qinghui had said something to the Crown Prince that made him take it so seriously. If it was an important matter, he should have come to discuss it with me, but he didn't. Instead, he stayed in his study.
The staff's eyes flashed. Something very important, but couldn't be told to him... then there was only one possibility.
The staff turned and left.
September 21st is a good day. It is the first day of autumn harvest. The weather is clear and cloudless.
The only good thing the Tatars did was not destroy farmland. This was because the Tatars lived in an environment with very little arable land, and they naturally cherished and valued food. They believed that damaging crops was a divine punishment. They would not steal food while it was still growing in the fields, but if it was harvested, then they would take it without a problem.
It is extremely ironic that they are not afraid of divine punishment when they kill and plunder.
Because of this characteristic of the Tatars, the crops in Huai'an City were preserved and not destroyed.
In order to show his importance to the autumn harvest, Lu Chenyang personally went to the fields and harvested with the people.
Mr. Lu rarely did farm work, but he was very eager to learn and studied very seriously with the old farmer. Mr. Lu was very talented and did farm work very well, which earned him warm praise from the old farmer.
Lu Chenyang was very proud.
After Lu Chenyang finished his farm work, he looked like a country boy. His trouser legs were bent at his knees, his face was covered in dirt, and he walked back with a sickle in his hand.
Then on the way, I met Zhao Xi and Wei Dong who were entering the city.
The coachman recognized the guards around Lu Chenyang and stopped the carriage. Zhao Xi was surprised to see Lu Chenyang and jumped directly from the carriage.
"Sir, sir!" Zhao Xi jumped up and ran towards Lu Chenyang: "Sir, I miss you so much."
Lu Chenyang was not fooled by her sugar-coated words. He raised his eyebrows and said, "Do you think it took me nearly a month to get here?"
It took them more than twenty days to travel from Jing'an to Huai'an, a journey that should have taken several days. Lu Chenyang was worried that something might have happened to them along the way, so he even sent people to look for them.
The news that the people sent out came back with was heartbreaking. The two of them were doing fine, stopping and walking along the way, enjoying the mountains and rivers, and having a great time.
Lu Chenyang felt very sad when he heard this, and felt that once they arrived, he should prepare a wedding for Zhao Xi.
Zhao Xi's face turned red. During this period of time together, the relationship between her and Wei Dong had made rapid progress.
Think about it, a man and a woman alone, facing each other day and night, how could they not develop feelings? Especially since Weidong had long been interested in eating the cabbage.
"That's because I miss you very much, sir." Zhao Xi said seriously.
Lu Chenyang felt a little better.
Wei Dong also got out of the car and saluted Lu Chenyang, "Sir, are you going to work in the fields?"
Lu Chenyang nodded: "The autumn harvest begins today."
Wei Dong was stunned for a moment, a look of admiration crossing his face. "Your Excellency values farming and personally works in the fields. I admire you." Then, he said with a touch of guilt, "It was I who was so lazy out of selfishness. I beg Your Excellency to punish me."
Lu Chenyang raised his eyebrows: "Punishment? Then it's up to you. But if you want to punish me, let's go back first."
Zhao Xi was a little anxious. He looked at Lu Chenyang hesitantly, but in the end he said nothing.
Therefore, Lu Chenyang's expression looked a little better.
Lu Chenyang got on the carriage first. He was in a bad mood and felt sorry for the cabbage he raised.
Zhao Xi thought for a moment and said to Wei Dong, "Don't be afraid. The master is always reasonable. He won't punish you too severely."
She cares about him!
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