pjbooks Chapter 270 The Crown Prince Has Been Established
Chapter 270 The Crown Prince Has Been Established
Of course, He Yuyan also asked me to help her deal with Wu Weiwei.
Shen Bazhi lowered his eyes.
He could fulfill that request.
He summoned his subordinates, gave them a few instructions, and the man nodded repeatedly.
Three days later, the emperor issued an imperial edict that all men in the Great Wei Dynasty who were between the ages of fourteen and thirty could participate in the martial arts competition.
Wu Weiwei had been waiting for this day for a long time.
She knew, of course, that this was actually a scheme by the emperor to control Lu Hanting, but the main purpose was to select capable people for the Great Wei Dynasty.
She arrived at a secluded courtyard on the outskirts of Beijing.
The people in this compound were all former members of the Fengyun Escort Agency. He Yuyan had no interest in the escort business and persuaded Lu Hanting to disband her Fengyun Escort Agency.
She had all the capable people who were willing to follow her gathered here.
Looking at the dozens of young and middle-aged men standing in neat rows, full of energy.
"Hello, boss!"
The crowd shouted in unison, their voices deafening.
Wu Weiwei nodded, feeling relieved.
Because of the kindness Wu Weiwei had shown them in the past, these people voluntarily returned here to be at Wu Weiwei's beck and call.
Among them is Lin Li, who previously accused Wu Weiwei of poisoning him at the Marquis of Dingguo's residence.
Lin Li's identification was orchestrated by Wu Weiwei in order to escape from the Marquis's mansion.
The identification by his own subordinates carries more weight and is more likely to convince Lu Hanting.
"Boss, there are a total of thirty people willing to rejoin the team. They are all seeds selected through trials."
Lin Li stepped forward and reported.
"Yes, it's good that you're back!"
Once they return, they will be her soldiers. If she succeeds in her great cause in the future, she will certainly not treat them unfairly.
Wu Weiwei looked at these people.
"I believe Lin Li has already explained the rules of the competition to you. For this competition, you just need to do your best."
If it succeeds, it's your good fortune; if it doesn't, I have my own plans..."
Wu Weiwei has already made arrangements for these people. Among them, it would be best if they could successfully join the imperial army.
If not, then place it within her sea route.
Once she secures a position with the Crown Prince, it will be time for her to put her skills to use.
Qinzheng Hall.
After the emperor announced the start of today's martial arts competition, the crown prince eagerly looked at Emperor Mingcheng.
"Father, I have something to report."
Emperor Cheng of Ming frowned.
The Crown Prince has been unusually active lately, often hanging around him, and just one look at him reveals that he's up to no good.
"What's the matter?"
His voice betrayed his impatience.
Upon seeing this, the crown prince stepped forward from the ranks.
"Father, regarding the skyrocketing salt prices in the capital, I believe I can resolve this for you..."
Upon hearing the Crown Prince's words, the ministers all wore expressions of suspicion.
Everyone knows that the Crown Prince neglects his duties and indulges in pleasure. If Lu Hanting can't solve this problem, how can he?
Could this be a ploy to fool the emperor?
Seeing this, Chen Guojiu stepped forward and tugged at his nephew's sleeve, advising, "Your Highness, please stop this nonsense..."
The high price of salt is a problem that even the ministers in the court can't solve, so how could his useless nephew possibly solve it? He might even anger the emperor to the point of stripping him of his title as crown prince...
The crown prince, his face pale, was being pulled by his uncle. He said, "Uncle, why are you pulling me? Let go! I really have a way..."
Hmph, all these people look down on him, even his own uncle thinks he's incompetent.
Today he's going to show them whether he can actually resolve this matter.
The emperor frowned as he watched the commotion between the uncle and nephew.
"Uncle Chen, let go! I want to hear what the Crown Prince has to say..."
Upon hearing this, the Crown Prince knew that the Emperor was willing to give him a chance.
Ugh!
Why won't my silly nephew listen to advice?
Chen Guojiu glanced at the emperor and had no choice but to release his grip on the crown prince's robe.
"Alright, Your Highness, tell me how you plan to solve the problem of high salt prices for me?"
The crown prince glanced at the crowd, then straightened his bright yellow court robes again.
Only then did he calmly say, "Father, I can procure enough salt for the Great Wei Dynasty. I only ask that you grant me a special imperial pardon and a substantive official position..."
Upon hearing the Crown Prince's words, the Emperor's eyebrows and eyes flickered.
Substantive position?
What is he trying to do? Rebel?
All the people saw was the emperor's face turning from white to black, and then from black to red, just like a palette.
After a long while, he finally asked, "What use do you have for this position?"
Although the crown prince appeared calm on the surface, he was inwardly extremely nervous.
His hands were clenched tightly inside his wide sleeves, as if he were cheering himself on.
"Father, this is what happened..."
The prince recalled what Fatty Tuo had taught him at the dinner party that day, and then launched into a tirade of words he had memorized over the past few days.
As the Crown Prince explained, an eerie atmosphere immediately filled the hall.
As everyone listened to the Crown Prince's reasoned and well-supported speech, which cited classical texts, they all looked at him with surprise.
Your Highness, how come you've become so clever?
Chen Guojiu, who was standing nearby, was surprised to hear his nephew's words.
This?
Or is it his dissolute nephew who only knows how to enjoy himself?
He frowned and looked at the Crown Prince. Could it be that his heart had been replaced?
The emperor on the throne listened to the crown prince's words with a calm expression, but inwardly he was secretly pleased.
When did my good-for-nothing son develop such a concern for the country and its people?
They actually know how to share the burden of national affairs; is this an attempt to strive for national rejuvenation?
"Very well, if the Crown Prince is willing to change his bad habits, he doesn't mind giving him a chance."
"Cough cough!"
The emperor coughed lightly.
Then he looked at the Crown Prince.
"I have granted your request. The position of Supreme Protector has been vacant for some time. Since you have such lofty ambitions, I will entrust it to you to take on concurrently!"
Upon hearing the emperor's words, the crown prince beamed with joy.
"By the way, for this martial arts examination, I originally intended for Commander Wang and Chen Furong from the Anxi General's Mansion to be the chief examiners. Now that you have taken over as the Supreme Protector, let's go and take a look together!"
The emperor's words made the crown prince overjoyed; it was done, it was done.
Brother Hao is truly amazing. I never expected that not only would the Emperor look at him with new respect, but he would also grant him the right to participate in government affairs.
The crown prince immediately knelt down and shouted, "Thank you, Father Emperor! Your son will certainly live up to your expectations and do his best to complete the task entrusted to him by Father Emperor. Long live Father Emperor!"
Looking at his son below, who was shouting "Long live the Emperor!" to him, Emperor Mingcheng felt gratified.
I just hope that the Crown Prince will truly live up to my expectations this time.
If he can truly turn over a new leaf, then I won't have to worry about the Great Wei Dynasty having no successor.
Upon seeing this, the ministers felt pessimistic.
But Chen Guojiu was very happy. Although he didn't know what the Crown Prince had gone through to become more ambitious, he was pleased to see the change.
If the crown prince can be established, the empress and their Chen State Duke's mansion will also have hope.