Chapter 121
The death of the Prince of England did not cause any commotion, because except for the border town, no one outside had received the news. In the border town, after Chu Xiuyuan received the secret letter, he sent it to Xi Yunjing in Fujian, and then sent it to General Jin and others. Chu Xiuyuan looked at the map hanging on the wall of the conference room. Zhao Duan even had a feeling of unreality, "The Prince of England..." died?
Chu Xiuyuan nodded. He understood what Zhao Duan meant. In fact, before Chu Xiuming left, he told Chu Xiuyuan that if possible, they should find a way to keep the Prince of England. Since they were only two or three points sure, they did not tell too many people about this matter. The most important purpose of this trip was to rescue Chu Xiuyao.
Zhao Duan exhaled slowly, thought for a long time and said, "Isn't it too hasty? If it weren't for the Prince of Ying, what if Emperor Cheng..."
Chu Xiuyuan understood what Zhao Duan meant, narrowed his eyes and said, "Don't worry, the situation in the capital is not peaceful either."
Zhao Duan frowned. Chu Xiuyuan pointed at the location of the capital and said, "Emperor Cheng still doesn't understand what the Queen Mother's departure from the capital means."
Chu Xiuyuan and the others didn't know that Shen Jin was pregnant, so they guessed that the Queen Mother left Beijing because she had given up on Emperor Cheng. In fact, they were right. Even if Shen Jin was not pregnant, the Queen Mother would not have stayed in the palace. Because Prince Rui persuaded Chu Xiuming and the others to lead troops into Beijing, the first person Emperor Cheng would use to vent his anger or threaten Prince Rui would definitely be the Queen Mother.
Apart from the Empress Dowager, the Queen was no pushover either. Emperor Cheng could rest assured that the Queen was short-sighted, but sometimes being short-sighted was the most dangerous. The death of the Queen's eldest son had distracted the Queen from Emperor Cheng. Concubine Lan had pushed Concubine Lu and her unborn child out not only to get the Queen and others to help the Queen Dowager leave the palace, but also to make the Queen like a frightened bird. No one could be sure what the Queen would do.
Moreover, the Queen did not disappoint everyone's kindness. With the spies who had been lurking around the Queen fanning the flames, it was self-evident what the Queen would do. Moreover, the Queen was determined to let her son ascend the throne, but she did not consider the current situation. If Emperor Cheng died and the young prince ascended the throne, would he be able to sit firmly on the throne?
"Not only that, the Queen attacked Emperor Cheng." Chu Xiuyuan withdrew his hand, turned to look at Zhao Duan and said, "I'm afraid it happened around the New Year."
Zhao Duan's face changed. If that was the case, then the death of Prince Ying was definitely a good thing. Moreover, the Queen's youngest son had just turned ten, and he had many older brothers. According to the Queen's temperament, she would probably not keep these princes. By then, Chu Xiuyuan would announce his identity... Zhao Duan thought for a moment and said, "Wait until Emperor Cheng dies, and let Prince Rui question the Queen and the young Emperor on the grounds that the death of Emperor Cheng and the death of Emperor Cheng's offspring were strange."
Chu Xiuyuan said, "Actually, there is no need to do this." This would push King Rui to the forefront, thus hiding Chu Xiuyuan. After the matter was accomplished, King Rui would announce Chu Xiuyuan's identity, thus ensuring that nothing could go wrong.
Zhao Duan smiled and said, "I'll go discuss it with my sister."
Chu Xiuyuan shook his head and said, "Let's talk about it after my brother comes back."
Zhao Duan hesitated for a moment before speaking, "Your Highness, have you ever thought about what to do after you ascend the throne and become emperor?"
Chu Xiuyuan didn't react for a moment, and looked at Zhao Duan with some confusion. Zhao Duan said, "It's easy to start well, but it's hard to end well."
As soon as these words came out, Chu Xiuyuan's face changed drastically, and his eyes looking at Zhao Duan became a little sharper. He didn't say anything. Zhao Duan said that he had considered this before, and even mentioned it to his father Zhao Ru a long time ago, and Zhao Ru was also worried. Zhao Duan continued, "The Chu family is loyal, and your highness and the general have a deep relationship, so there is naturally no problem, but what about the future? When Taizu was in power, he also trusted the Chu family, but what about Emperor Cheng now? Emperor Cheng is certainly suspicious, but it is also because the Chu family has been in charge of the Tianqi army for too long."
Chu Xiuyuan clenched his fists, but he knew in his heart that what Zhao Duan said was right, "If I ascend the throne, as long as Tianqi arrives, the Chu family will be powerful and wealthy."
Zhao Duan frowned and looked at Chu Xiuyuan, saying seriously, "Your Highness, have you ever thought that this is like putting the Chu family into a raging fire?"
Chu Xiuyuan pursed his lips. In fact, Chu Xiuming had told Chu Xiuyuan earlier, "My brother... said at the beginning that if I could ascend the throne one day, he wanted to retire."
After these words came out, Zhao Duan admired Chu Xiuming even more and said, "I am just being mean."
Chu Xiuyuan sat down somewhat dejectedly and said, "It's not because of you. My brother didn't allow me to say it because he was afraid that people would be unstable."
Zhao Duan understood Chu Xiuming's concerns. After all, after Chu Xiuming retired, he would definitely find someone else to take over the military power. Who could guarantee that the people under him would not be tempted? Would everyone be convinced? For example, the relationship between General Lin, General Jin and General Wu was good. If the border city was handed over to General Lin, General Wu and General Jin would naturally have no objection. But what about their subordinates? Wouldn't they feel sorry for General Wu and General Jin?
If people's hearts are unstable, they have already lost before the game even starts.
Zhao Duan also understood why Chu Xiuyuan said what he had just said, and it was also a very smart choice for Chu Xiuming to greet Chu Xiuyuan so early. The relationship between the two of them was very good, and the Chu family had paid a lot for Chu Xiuyuan. Chu Xiuming chose to let go of the military power, which not only deepened Chu Xiuyuan's trust in the Chu family, but also showed the attitude of the Chu family. Before Emperor Cheng, the Chu family was able to control the military power of the world and was trusted by those in power because the Chu family never participated in these power struggles and was loyal to the emperor and protected Tianqi.
Taizu once wanted his prince to marry a girl from the Chu family as his queen, but was rejected by the then head of the Chu family, who said that the Chu family would never get involved in royal affairs. It was not until the time of the late emperor, because of the King of England's affairs, that the late emperor had no choice but to send many secret letters to the Chu family. Finally, a girl from the Chu family married the prince as a concubine. That girl was also from a side branch, and even the men from that branch had died on the battlefield. In fact, the Chu family was ready to withdraw at that time.
The Chu family guarded the border and almost no one died of old age. They cared about the safety of the people, but seeing that the Chu family's talents were dwindling and even some side branches had no successors, Chu Xiuming's grandfather did not want to wait for decades before the Chu family disappeared.
No matter what the reason, the Chu family has participated in the fight for the throne this time. Chu Xiuyuan is naturally confident in the Chu family, but what about the future emperor? Will he think that if the Chu family is dissatisfied one day, they will bring out another prince? And those ministers.
Chu Xiuming's withdrawal from the matter with the Chu family this time can be considered a form of protection for the Chu family.
Zhao Duan didn't know whether Chu Xiuyuan had thought about these things, but he didn't intend to mention it. Because no matter what, when facing the overwhelming power, he could let it go so calmly, which made him admire him in his heart. No wonder his father thought so highly of Chu Xiuming.
Chu Xiuyuan looked at Zhao Duan and said, "It's good for you to know this matter in your heart."
Zhao Duan nodded and suddenly asked, "Your Highness, do you feel sorry for the Chu family?"
Chu Xiuyuan didn't say anything, but the look on his face said it all. Zhao Duan said, "Why not give them the title, and the future of Chu Chenbo and Chu Chenhui? This side of the border town... is too dangerous."
"Yeah." Chu Xiuyuan understood all of this, but he still felt a little lost. He felt that if he took that position, he might lose a lot of things.
Zhao Duan didn't know how to comfort him, but Chu Xiuyuan took a deep breath and exhaled slowly, saying, "I understand. You should just call me Major General." Chu Xiuyuan didn't like being addressed as Your Highness.
"Yes, Major General." Zhao Duan said respectfully.
Chu Xiuyuan did not mention this matter again. If Zhao Duan had not spoken first, there were some words that Chu Xiuyuan might never have said, "As long as there is an apocalypse, the Chu family will have power and wealth." This sentence was not a momentary impulse of Chu Xiuyuan. He had such a wish when he was very young, and even told Chu Xiuming about it. Chu Xiuyuan still remembers what Chu Xiuming said, "That is your wish, but I also have my wish. What I want to do is to travel all over the country and see with my own eyes the beautiful mountains and rivers that the Chu family has guarded for generations."
From that day on, Chu Xiuyuan knew in his heart that the day he sat firmly on the throne would be the day Chu Xiuming would leave. So sometimes, Chu Xiuyuan didn't know whether he was looking forward to revenge and ascending the throne more, or just being a major general in the border town.
Chu Xiuyao hadn't woken up in the carriage. When they reached a safe town, they called a doctor, only to find out that he had been fed too much medicine. The doctor prescribed some other medicine, saying that it would take a day to neutralize the effects of the medicine and he would just need to rest for a day. Although he was a little weak, there was nothing else wrong. However, they would have to wait until Chu Xiuyao woke up before checking again.
Chu Xiuming had the doctor sent away. After the guards boiled the medicine, he personally fed it to Chu Xiuyao and decided to rest in the same room with Chu Xiuyao. However, Chu Xiuyao woke up before the time the doctor said. As soon as Chu Xiuyao moved, Chu Xiuming turned on the light and looked at him...
Before daybreak, Chu Xiuming had already sent someone to invite the doctor again. Although Chu Xiuming thought that Chu Xiuyao might survive, he was afraid that there would be some problems. However, looking at this silly brother, Chu Xiuming felt a pain in his heart.
Because the consultation fee was sufficient, the doctor had no complaints. After carefully examining Chu Xiuyao, he felt his pulse and said, "I'm afraid you have injured your head, and it's an old injury. If it was at the beginning, there would still be some way to deal with it. Now I really have no power to do anything."
Manager Zhao's expression changed. He looked at Chu Xiuyao and then at Chu Xiuming. Chu Xiuming, on the other hand, looked calm and said, "Thank you, doctor. Send him out."
"Yes." Manager Zhao didn't say anything else and personally saw the doctor off.
When they reached the door, the doctor hesitated and said, "It's also because my medical skills are not good enough. If we can find a doctor with superb medical skills who can use acupuncture, there is still a glimmer of hope."
"Thank you, doctor." Manager Zhao said.
The doctor shook his head and turned away. If it had been earlier, prescribing some blood circulation and blood stasis-removing medicine might have been effective. However, after an examination, it was obviously an old injury, and the patient's physical condition was not good, so he didn't dare to use strong medicine...
Chu Xiuyao was sitting in the bedroom, not making any noise. Chu Xiuming poured him a cup of warm water and put it in his hand, and he drank it...
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