Chapter 1125: High, really high!
Afterwards, Emperor Wen started chatting with the four people.
Emperor Wen seemed to have little interest in the political affairs of the court. Instead, he was more concerned about which family was marrying which other family.
"Who do you think most wants the imperial court to go to war with Lao Liu at this moment?"
As they were chatting, Emperor Wen suddenly asked again.
"Xiqu!"
Xiao Wanchou answered first.
He seemed to have just been criticized by Emperor Wen and was eager to show off.
"anything else?"
Emperor Wen asked again.
"And there are those powerful families and noble families who are plotting evil!"
Gu Xiu spoke right after.
"Any more?"
Emperor Wen continued to ask.
This time, the four of them were silent.
"It seems that you all know it, but you just don't dare to say it!"
Emperor Wen shook his head and smiled, "Since you won't say anything, then I will say it! And those sons of mine who are still unwilling to give in!"
The four of them lowered their heads and did not respond.
Yes!
They had thought of this a long time ago, but it was not something they could say.
Even if he wanted to say it, he could only say it in front of the Crown Prince, not in front of Emperor Wen.
Emperor Wen glanced at the four people and said, "I told the prince this afternoon that now is the time for him to distinguish between loyalty and treachery!"
"But I didn't teach him how to tell the difference! You four can give him some pointers, but don't point them out!"
"He is the prince. There are some things he needs to slowly understand on his own..."
Emperor Wen spoke to the four people calmly, and the four people understood his intention.
After Emperor Wen finished speaking, the four of them obeyed his orders.
"I obey your orders!"
After that, Emperor Wen no longer talked to them about court affairs.
After the banquet, Emperor Wen kept Xu Shifu alone again, saying that he wanted to teach him the health-preserving boxing that he had learned.
After leaving Emperor Wen, Xu Shifu asked to see Yun Li late at night.
Upon learning that Xu Shifu wanted to see him, Yun Li quickly got up from the bed and ordered someone to take Xu Shifu to the study.
After entertaining Meng Ruowang, he didn't sleep at all.
He was also eager to know what Emperor Wen talked about with the four regents.
Not long after Yun Li sat down in the study, Xu Shifu was brought in.
After a simple greeting, Yun Li invited Xu Shifu to sit down and couldn't wait to ask what Emperor Wen had talked about with them tonight.
Xu Shifu did not hide anything and told Yun Li the details.
When he mentioned Emperor Wen's attack on Xiao Wanchou, Yun Li frowned, "Does the emperor suspect Xiao Wanchou?"
Emperor Wen appointed Xu Yungong as a doctor in the Ministry of War, and specifically instructed Xiao Wanchou to bring Xu Yungong with him when formulating a plan to quell the rebellion.
Are they planning to replace Xiao Wanchou with Xu Yungong to take charge of the Ministry of War?
Or was he just trying to appease Xu Shifu?
Well, it should be comforting!
The emperor had long told me that he would value the descendants of the royal family more than the maternal family. Xu Shifu was already the Minister of Revenue. How could the emperor allow Xu Yungong to be in charge of the Ministry of War in the future?
"should not."
Xu Shifu shook his head and said, "If His Majesty suspects Xiao Wanchou, then it's not just a matter of three glasses of wine as punishment! I think His Majesty is afraid that Your Highness can't control Xiao Wanchou, so he is punishing him on Your Highness' behalf!"
"After listening to His Majesty's words today, I suddenly understood."
"Anyone can talk about peace, but the Ministry of War cannot."
"As Your Majesty said, if even the Ministry of War does not plan for war, wouldn't the people in the court be demoralized?"
Yun Li thought about it and nodded slightly.
That's true!
Yun Li thought for a moment and then said, "When I hosted Meng Ruowang for dinner tonight, Meng Ruowang reminded me indirectly that Xiao Wanchou might be the biggest spy planted in the court by that bastard Lao Liu!"
Meng Ruowang didn't say it directly, but just mentioned it briefly.
But Yun Li still understood the meaning.
If you think about it carefully, there are indeed some suspicious aspects about Xiao Wanchou.
Xu Shifu shook his head, "In my opinion, he is the spy!"
"Ok?"
Yun Li looked at Xu Shifu in confusion, "Meng Ruowang is wholeheartedly concerned about the court, how could he be a spy?"
The imperial court needs loyal and upright ministers like Meng Ruowang.
Although what this kind of person says may not sound nice, it is useful to use!
If you can control this kind of person, he will be like a sharp sword in your hand, used to balance the power of all parties in the court!
"Your Highness, is it as simple as you think?"
Xu Shifu sighed softly, "You can't just look at the surface of many people and things. Your Highness must see the things behind them that are not shown!"
As he spoke, Xu Shifu told Yun Li what Emperor Wen had said to them later.
"Ok?"
Yun Li frowned, "If it is according to what Father meant, this Meng Ruowang is either one of my brothers' men, or one of those powerful families or clans who have evil intentions?"
He did not doubt that Meng Ruowang was a spy from Xiqu.
When Xiqu was still the Moxi tribe, when the imperial court discussed whether to use military force against the Moxi tribes, Meng Ruowang strongly advocated war.
"It is indeed possible, but I cannot jump to conclusions." Xu Shifu said solemnly: "Meng Ruowang is the Imperial Censor. It is his duty to speak frankly! Your Highness needs to distinguish between loyalty and treachery!"
Upon hearing this, Yun Li carefully recalled what Meng Ruowang had said to him.
At the same time, he was also trying to guess the purpose of Emperor Wen asking him to host a private banquet for Meng Ruowang.
Before this, he thought that Emperor Wen ordered him to host a private banquet for Meng Ruowang in order to appease Meng Ruowang, who advocated war, and also to commend this upright and loyal minister.
But after hearing what Xu Shifu said, he had to rethink the purpose of Emperor Wen's arrangement.
Judging from what Emperor Wen said to his four regents, it was clear that Emperor Wen was also in favor of peace.
Emperor Wen advocated peace, but he asked him to host a separate banquet for Meng Ruowang, who advocated war. This was either to appease him or to test him!
Judging from the current situation, I'm afraid we should try more?
Xu Shifu glanced at Yun Li and asked with a smile, "Your Highness, are you worried about how to deal with Yun Zheng?"
Yun Li nodded slightly, and said with a headache: "Well, I am indeed a little worried now."
"Your Highness, don't worry!"
Xu Shifu laughed, "Your Highness doesn't even need to prepare for war! The Emperor has already thought of a way for Your Highness to force Yun Zheng to withdraw his troops!"
Yun Li was stunned for a moment, then he was overjoyed: "Tell me quickly, what's the solution?"
Xu Shifu chuckled and whispered to Yun Li in a low voice.
After hearing what Xu Shifu said, Yun Li couldn't help but stare with his eyes wide open, his head buzzing.
Can you still play like this?
This move...
It’s so exquisite!
No wonder my father wasn't panicked at all when he learned that the sixth son was going to raise an army!
"High, it is high!"
Yun Li sincerely admired Emperor Wen.
"Your Majesty is indeed wise."
Xu Shifu also sighed with emotion, "Now that His Majesty's health has gradually recovered, Your Highness can go and talk to His Majesty more often when you are free! If Your Highness can learn 50% of His Majesty's methods, it will be enough to benefit you for the rest of your life!"
"I still have a lot to learn."
Yun Li was humble for once, and looked at Xu Shifu with an uncomfortable expression, "If it is really as your father expected, then wouldn't it be unfair to you four ministers?"
"Don't feel wronged!"
Xu Shifu shook his head gently, "It is an honor for us to be able to help Your Highness and the court solve their problems!"
"Thank you uncle!"
Yun Li stood up and bowed...
