Lanke Chess Edge

When this question was asked, not only the old eunuch's hands trembled, but Yin Zhaoxian's body and mind also trembled. Can this kind of question be answered casually?

Yin Zhaoxian got off the chair almost the next moment he heard the words, and knelt down in front of the bed, cupping his hands high and bowing his head without raising his head.

"Your Majesty, I'm just an official who knows the state. I'm far away from the capital and I don't know the court affairs. I also know very little about the two princes. In terms of qualifications, I don't know how to answer this question anyway. I can be determined. The future can only be your majesty, as long as it is the crown prince that your majesty appoints, I will help you wholeheartedly!"

Yin Zhaoxian said this in a hurry, quickly and clearly, and he didn't dare to look up at Emperor Yuande's expression.

The old emperor just leaned against the head of the bed, looking at Yin Zhaoxian's frightened expression.

"Yin Aiqing, get up, sit down and talk, and give me some tea."

"Thank you, Your Majesty!"

Only then did Yin Zhaoxian dare to get up, and the old eunuch beside him hurried up with tea.

"Thank you, Eunuch!"

"Master Yin, you are welcome."

The emperor was not in a hurry to speak, so he watched Yin Zhaoxian drink tea.

Yin Zhaoxian thought quickly in his heart. Judging from the previous question, today's matter may not be avoided, but he feels that he has never missed anything. Even if King Jin gave him a lot of help, it was just gratitude, but It doesn't mean to stand in line.

After Yin Zhao first drank some tea, the old emperor also got along and spoke again.

"Yin Aiqing, do you know why Gu values ​​you?"

Yin Zhaoxian knew in his heart that he must be loyal and capable, but he couldn't say that by himself.

"Your Majesty has made his own decision."

"Because you, Yin Zhaoxian, have a strong character and are even more loyal, but you are not a pedantic official. In the matter of Wanzhou, there is no second person in the government and the opposition who can do as well as you. If you change someone, you will either be in the same boat or get bloody." It's just a fluke, and I will think about cleaning up Wanzhou..."

"In just two years, Wanzhou has been put back on the right track. The tax payment for spring and summer alone is twice that of Wanzhou's annual tax payment. The people of Wanzhou live and work in peace and contentment. You have made great contributions."

Yin Zhaoxian put down the teacup and bowed his hands.

"The situation in Wanzhou is due to His Majesty's grace. Now, no one in Wanzhou knows that the emperor nods to eliminate corrupt officials, and the minister is only carrying out His Majesty's will!"

"Hahahaha...you, Yin Zhao, are extraordinary when you shoot a horse first."

"Your Majesty, if you look closely, it's dragon fart!"

Yin Zhaoxian smiled, which made the old emperor laugh even more.

Many of the eunuchs nearby wiped their sweat secretly, while some quietly patted their chests.

The old emperor looked at the frosty white hair on Yin Zhaoxian's head. Considering that Yin Zhaoxian was about forty years old, this gray hair was considered too much, which showed how much effort he had spent on Wanzhou affairs.

"Yin Aiqing, in retrospect, in this lonely life, in fact, fate has always been there, even the unpredictable immortal journey, which has been close at hand several times..."

Yin Zhaoxian couldn't help but think of some rumors about the Water and Land Conference in Gyeonggi Province, especially the two stories of "fishing for the moon in the water" and "cutting the fairy" are the most widely spread, and various versions have also been derived among the people, and even Wanzhou has been spread.

If it were not related to Dazhen Yang's royal family, it is estimated that there would have been multiple storytelling versions, even so, it is enough for Yin Zhaoxian to understand some things.

Generally speaking, it was the emperor himself who didn't grasp it, especially the matter of "killing the immortal", which can be regarded as extraordinary and embarrassing enough.

"As of now, I don't have much time left for solitary, so I've looked away from these things, and I can leave, but this Dazhen is, after all, my Yang family's country, and I don't want Dazhen to be in chaos after I die alone."

Yin Zhaoxian just listened quietly, and handed over again here.

"God bless Your Majesty, God bless Dazhen!"

The old emperor waved his hand.

"Just now I asked you which of the two princes is worthy of the big job. Actually, I was not joking. Gu Xunxian has been asking for so long, although he has not been able to get the right result, but he has seen some miraculous things. I am more willing to believe that you, Yin Zhaoxian, have a noble and upright spirit. Wanzhou That kind of black quagmire can't touch you at all, not to mention the future, now you are a minister of the court."

Emperor Yuande said so much in one breath, and took a break before continuing.

"I heard from a celestial master that there are very few people in the world who possess a noble and upright spirit. They are virtuous and great scholars in the field. They can write books and establish a school of thought. If they enter the court, they must be famous ministers and ministers. Able to know kings and dim eyesight..."

Speaking of this, the old emperor suddenly asked with a smile.

"Yin Aiqing, tell me, is Gu a wise ruler or a foolish ruler?"

Yin Zhaoxian frowned, looked at the emperor, and arched his hands.

"As far as I am concerned, His Majesty is naturally a wise king!"

"As far as you are concerned...hehe, then I will ask you again, are King Wu and King Jin stupid?"

This question raised the hearts of all the people in the bedroom again. Yin Zhaoxian took a deep breath, closed his eyes and thought for a while before opening his mouth slowly.

"The two Highnesses have different personalities, but in terms of intelligence, they are both the best choice, and neither of them are fatuous and incompetent!"

"Oh? You don't have any inclinations in your heart? If I'm not mistaken, you were also present at the 30th year's family banquet in the Jin Palace before Chunxi?"

When the old emperor said this, he kept staring at Yin Zhaoxian, but he didn't see the same panic as before.

"Your Majesty is right. I was indeed present at the time, and I was very surprised to be invited to the palace with a white body."

Now that the emperor knew about this kind of thing, Yin Zhaoxian didn't want to make any excuses, and while saluting to show respect, he also admitted in a low voice.

The emperor nodded, and then said left and right.

"All step down, just leave Yin Aiqing alone!"

Several eunuchs looked at each other, and then led the decree to slowly exit the bedroom. At this time, only the old emperor on the hospital bed and Yin Zhaoxian on the low chair in front of the bed were left in the huge room.

The old emperor looked at Yin Zhaoxian very seriously

"Yin Aiqing, there are only you and Gu in the bedroom at the moment, and you can say it with peace of mind, Gu pardons you for your innocence. In your opinion, which of the two princes is worthy of the big job?"

The question was still the same question, Yin Zhaoxian knew that today he couldn't avoid it, he needed to guess the mind of the Holy One, and also needed a perfect answer, if he made a mistake, even if the emperor's words were high-sounding before, he might not escape death.

Yin Zhaoxian could feel that the old emperor's previous praises were all sincere, but the more he valued his ability, the more he could not answer this question wrongly. A competent minister who was at odds with the emperor and had a huge influence...

Yin Zhaoxian didn't dare to be distracted and think too much, he closed his eyes and took a deep breath, and opened his eyes when he exhaled, and looked at the emperor very seriously, his eyes met and did not budge.

"Your Majesty, the minister has stated clearly that the two Highnesses are the most talented people, no matter who gets to inherit the great treasure..."

Speaking of this, Yin Zhaoxian stood up, his tone aggravated slightly, and he looked directly at the emperor when he bowed, and said with a feeling of swearing.

"As long as that Highness trusts the humble minister, I will do my best to assist, to ensure the prosperity of Dazhen and the prosperity of the world, to ensure the prosperity of our dynasty, to set up teaching in the world, to strictly enforce the laws of the country, and to have my Yin Zhaoxian day, so that the court will not be chaotic." ! Weichen is confident that he has this ability!"

When Yin Zhaoxian said these words, his whole body was full of righteousness and righteousness, and he even had some visions. From the naked eyes of Emperor Yuande, he felt that the room was full of light, and his heart was even more shocked.

Emperor Yuande did not speak for a long time.

"Good! Good! Good! Gu, I believe you!"

After regaining his senses, he said "yes" three times in a row, even supported himself, stretched out a hand, and supported Yin Zhaoxian's bowed hands.

"Guhui will give you the iron voucher of the Danshu, I hope Aiqing will not forget what you said today!"

"Chen, I will never give up!"

Emperor Yuande smiled, not the usual majestic smile, but a relaxed one.

"Sit, sit."

"yes!"

Yin Zhao first helped the emperor to stabilize, and then sat back to his original place.

"Actually, Gu also knows that King Jin is more talented than King Wu, and even Gu likes King Jin more..."

According to Yin Zhaoxian, the opening method of these words was not good news for King Jin. Sure enough, the old emperor changed the subject later.

"But King Wu is the eldest son, and he has abided by his duty for many years and has not made mistakes. He has a high prestige in the court, and he is not a mediocre person. Hehe, after all, he is the son of an orphan, and his temperament is clear. An orphan will give love. Qing left a secret decree, if the one who succeeds in the future is going to kill your brother, you can take it out..."

Yin Zhaoxian sighed secretly, basically understanding who the old emperor wanted to choose.

"I've made up my mind to pass on the eldest prince. The imperial edict will be promulgated after ten days. Ai Qing will assist you wholeheartedly!"

"Minister, obey the order!"

Yin Zhaoxian left the chair again before his butt warmed up, and knelt down in front of the bed to salute.

. . .

Jin Wang Mansion, Jin Wang Yang Hao stood in the garden pavilion looking at the gloomy sky outside, accompanied by not only the young master Li Mushu, but also the head of the Chu family.

"Your Highness, Duke Yin went straight to the palace when he entered Beijing this morning. He didn't even take a break in the middle, and he hasn't come out yet..."

The Patriarch of the Chu Family drank the tea in his cup and asked this question.

"Um."

King Jin just responded and said nothing else.

Li Mushu, who was already showing signs of aging, stroked his long beard and looked at King Jin's back.

"Your Majesty should care more about Yin Zhizhou's opinion. Does Your Highness think that Yin Zhizhou will find a way to help you?"

King Jin turned his head to look at his teacher, who was already very old, shook his head and sighed.

"Unless my eldest brother is really unbearable... Hey, Yin Zhaoxian is not such a person... Father's body... why can't it be a few more years..."

Compared with King Wu, King Jin very much hoped that Emperor Yuande would be healthy for a few more years. This is not only a question of filial piety, but also an important factor in competing for the great treasure.

I thought I had at least five years left, but the water and land meeting was too exciting, and my father's body collapsed too quickly. This has to be said to be a kind of irony...

. . .

At this moment, Prince Wu's Mansion.

In front of King Wu's hall, wine was brewed, and there were melons and fruits on the table. There were also two confidantes sitting together, a minister of the Ministry of War and a minister of the Ministry of Finance.

The atmosphere here is relatively more relaxed than that of Prince Jin's Mansion. King Wu Yang Qing also knows that the current situation is very beneficial to him. The other princes are nothing to worry about, and the third brother, King Jin, is fledgling.

"Has Yin Zhao entered the palace for a long time?"

King Wu naturally valued Yin Zhaoxian very much. He was definitely a capable minister. He had already wooed him several times. Although Yin Zhaoxian hadn't expressed his opinion, at least he had a good impression.

Moreover, he is far away in Wanzhou, and he knows little about the affairs of the capital, so he is not likely to have any inclinations.

Hearing King Wu's words, the people beside him also nodded in response.

"Well, it will take more than two hours. His Majesty regards Yin Zhaoxian as highly valued, and it is also the case to summon Yin Zhaoxian at this moment..."

The official of Shangshu Province was interrupted by a hasty shout in the middle of his speech.

"Your Highness~~~Your Highness~~~"

A gray-clothed servant ran into the hall from the outside at a brisk pace.

"What's wrong?"

King Wu frowned and asked.

The servant took a few breaths to relax, and handed over a note.

"Top-secret news came from the palace..."

The servant looked at the two officials beside him.

However, King Wu regarded other people as his confidants and didn't care. He immediately opened the paper seal and looked at it. The more he looked, the paler his face became.

"Yin, Zhao, first...it's the third child! Father actually asked him several times in a row about the choice of the heir apparent, and even turned away from the left and right, leaving Yin Zhaoxian alone!"

"What!" "How does Your Highness know?"

The two ministers on the side also looked shocked.

"Father is surrounded by my people, you can see for yourself..."

King Wu handed the note to the two of them, his face was cloudy and he gritted his teeth...