Chapter 385 The Third Prince's Thoughts
Xue Chenglun always felt that it was Dayao who took a fancy to his ability to negotiate with Yamato and actually brought the Yamato delegation over, so he valued him very much.
Dayao never believed in Yamato, so how could he believe in him, a man who was once exiled for having secret dealings with Yamato spies?
If his brother had not taken all the responsibility and committed suicide, the Xue family would have been wiped out long ago.
"The Imperial Preceptor Yamato went to the Gu family today and made such a high profile, just to sow discord between me and Congyun. However, they will never be able to understand the feelings we have had over the years."
The emperor sighed, he was a man who knew how to be grateful, he remembered how Gu Congyun assisted him and ensured that he had no worries in the past, and how he helped him guard the most turbulent border of Dashun and keep Dayao peaceful over the years.
Gu Congyun didn't say much about this. In the whole of Dayao, the only minister who could eat at the same table with the emperor, empress and prince was the Gu family.
After noon, Gu Congyun left the palace and met the third prince Lu Enrui who had been waiting for a long time on the way.
"Greetings to the Third Prince..." Gu Congyun and Gu Yutang always abided by their own etiquette.
Lu Enrui immediately stepped forward and personally helped the two of them up, showing great respect and courtesy.
"The Duke and the General are both pillars of Dayao. There's no need to be so polite..."
"The Third Prince is so approachable, which is really admirable..." said Gu Yutang.
Lu Enrui knew that the general was just being polite to him, and that he and the prince were his true friends.
It has been like this since he was a child, he has always been the one being ignored.
"I haven't congratulated the general in person yet, but his wife is now pregnant, and the Gu family has a successor once again..."
Lu Enrui's words made Gu Congyun and Gu Yutang clearly feel the embarrassment of being so close.
Gu Congyun only nodded slightly without saying anything more. Gu Yutang responded politely, "Thank you for your concern, Third Prince. This is a blessing for the Gu family."
Seeing the two people's distant attitudes, Lu Enrui couldn't help but feel sad for a moment, but he quickly adjusted his mood and continued with a smile: "At the palace banquet yesterday, the third prince of Yamato actually said that he wanted to marry the Princess of Chaoyang County. He really overestimated his own abilities. I wonder if the Gu family has come up with a solution now?"
Gu Congyun said calmly, "Thank you for your concern, Third Prince. Dayao will not agree to this matter, so there is no need for the Gu family to find a solution on their own."
Upon hearing this, Lu Enrui's eyes flashed with a subtle gloom, but he still maintained a smile and said, "That's good, that's good. I came here today to ask for a favor."
Gu Congyun raised his eyebrows slightly, and a sense of vigilance rose in his heart: "Third Prince, please speak."
Seeing this, Lu Enrui said directly without beating around the bush: "Over the years, I have never made any contribution to Dayao. Now that my eldest brother is the crown prince and my second brother has been defending the country at the border, I also want to share my father's worries. I don't think there will be much room for me in the Imperial State, so I would like to recommend myself to follow General Gu to the border of Dashun. I hope that the Duke and the General will not despise me..."
Gu Yutang wanted to refuse immediately, but his father was present and the other party was a prince, so he held back.
Gu Congyun also understood Lu Enrui's thoughts instantly, and was afraid that he was worried that he would have no say in the court in the future.
Lu Enyou and Lu Enlian are brothers from the same mother, but he is not. What Rongpin did before was indeed disgusting.
Moreover, the emperor's attitude towards them now is indeed very different from before.
If he could gain some prestige in the army, Lu Enrui's path to becoming king would be very smooth in the future.
When Lu Enrui saw that they did not answer immediately, his eyes became firm and sincere, as if he was really just doing it for the sake of national justice rather than personal power.
"I know this request may be a bit abrupt, but I sincerely hope to do my part for Dayao. I believe that under General Gu's command, I will be able to learn a lot and contribute to the peace and stability of Dayao's borders."
Gu Congyun looked at Lu Enrui with mixed feelings.
He understood that the Third Prince's mind was far more complicated than he let on.
Having experienced great ups and downs, he was still able to easily help his mother make a comeback from the trough. He is quite a character.
However, his desire to get involved in the military power of Dashun's border is indeed questionable.
"The Third Prince shouldn't have come to us for help on this matter. After all, that's Dayao's army. If the Third Prince wants to contribute, he should discuss it with the Emperor..."
There was a hint of temptation and consideration in Gu Congyun's words.
Hearing this, Lu Enrui curled up the corners of his mouth into a bitter smile, as if he had already anticipated the other party's reaction: "Your Majesty is right, but it's just from my father's side... I'm afraid he will think I'm just acting on a whim and refuse to believe in my determination."
Gu Congyun nodded gently, his expression solemn: "The Third Prince's concerns are not unreasonable, but this matter is of great importance. It concerns the security of Dayao's border defense and cannot be decided lightly."
Seeing this, Lu Enrui's eyes flashed with anxiety, but he remained calm. "I understand. That's why I came to seek help from the Duke and the General first. As long as you agree, I believe that the Emperor will also give it careful consideration."
Gu Congyun was silent for a moment, his eyes penetrating, as if he were weighing the pros and cons. He knew that behind the Third Prince's request lay a complex political game and power struggle. As the Duke of Dayao, he had to proceed with caution and not get involved lightly.
"If the Third Prince is interested, he should go directly to the Emperor. Although we have the Emperor's trust, we are still his subjects. We must always follow the Emperor's wishes. As long as the Emperor nods, we will naturally not refuse."
The refusal in Gu Congyun's words was very obvious, and Lu Enrui naturally understood it.
He said, "In that case, I won't bother you any longer. I'll go seek the Emperor's approval... When the time comes, please take good care of me..."
After saying that, he did not continue to pester the Gu family father and son and left directly.
"This third prince probably already knows his best outcome and has started paving the way..." said Gu Congyun.
"This is normal. Now that the position of Crown Prince has been decided, if he still doesn't understand his situation, I'm afraid he will have even less chance in the future."
Gu Yutang looked at the third prince's back and spoke very soberly.
From beginning to end, this matter was the Third Prince's own plan for the future, and they were just tools.
Sure enough, the emperor met his ambitious third son not long after.
"Enrui, why are you here?" asked the emperor.
"Your Majesty, I just met with Duke Shou and General Gu. I've already told them that I want to go to the border of Dashun to gain experience under General Gu and contribute my strength to Dayao. I beg Your Majesty to grant me permission..."
After hearing this, the emperor's expression darkened.
"Can you tell me why you are under General Gu's command? Can't you be trained by your second brother?"
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