Daiyu of the Red Chamber raised a cat

Chapter 109

Not long after Yingchun's wedding, it happened that several honorable wives and wives in the capital were celebrating their birthdays. They were all residences of Dukes, County Kings, and Princes. They came to invite them sincerely, and Daiyu was not happy to go. Otherwise, outsiders would still say that her eyes are above the top and she is defiant.

After several tosses, it has entered July, the hottest summer season of the year.

It had not rained for many days, and the sun hung in the sky like a fireball, trying to roast everything in the world.

After the wheat harvest, the imperial court opened Enke to recruit talents for cultural relics, and Xiao Chenyu was selected as a martial artist.Although this person is not very old, he has great ambitions, and he is skilled in military tactics and martial arts. The most rare thing is his strong will. Zhou Hang thinks that in time, he will be able to make great achievements on the battlefield, so he attaches great importance to it. He specially asked the emperor and recruited him into the palace as a second-class bodyguard.

Xiao Chenyu has been familiar with military books since he was a child, but he is not limited to military books, and has his own unique views on the matter of marching and fighting.Zhou Hang has been deeply impressed by the teahouse since the last time he saw it. Didn’t the emperor want to carry out military reforms, but he didn’t know where to start? Zhou Hang felt that if the modern troop management mechanism could be introduced into ancient times, it might be possible to ensure the monarch’s respect for the army. Under absolute leadership, the combat effectiveness can be further improved.

But military reform is easier said than done.

Border generals and local officials are intertwined, and it was not formed in a day, and naturally it cannot be resolved in a short time.When the Supreme Emperor was in power, he had to relax the rights of the generals in order to guard against foreign enemies. He ordered them to recruit troops and train them by themselves.If you want to change, don't say how many people oppose it, and you can't find a few people who can use it.As for Xiao Chenyu, who is young and well versed in the art of war, he has little contact with generals and officials today, so if he uses it properly, it will definitely be of great benefit.

Of course, with his current qualifications, he is still far from being able to take on this important task, so he must be given the opportunity to practice.

Zhou Hang planned to get this person to be gilded with the emperor first, and then sent to the northern border town to train the militia, so as to defend the country against the invasion and plunder of the northern nomads from time to time.The reason why he was ordered to train the militia first, rather than being directly put into the army as a lieutenant or a young general, is because the army is intricately organized, each of them is responsible for their own affairs, and they pay attention to military exploits and seniority. If he has no record at all, he will definitely be rejected by the generals. If he can't do anything well, he will die if he doesn't do anything well.

Putting him in an inconspicuous position is not only a kind of exercise, but also a way to deceive people's eyes and ears. When he is famous, everything will naturally fall into place.Of course, if Xiao Chenyu can't do well in this matter, then it means that he doesn't have the ability to take on greater responsibilities, and he can only say regret.

Zhou Hang is the son recognized by the emperor halfway, and once recognized, he won the supreme honor and favor, and he was in the high position of the prince.Of course, except for the second prince, who has always been proud and arrogant, with his nostrils facing the sky, most people dare not show it, and at most make trouble behind their backs. Even the eldest prince is full of joy when he sees Zhou Hang. Although he has used tricks behind his back, at least on the surface he is still a gentle and caring elder brother.

Since Zhou Hang took part in politics, he encountered many troubles in the open and in the dark, and almost fell into the trap of the second prince several times.The worst time was that the second prince designed to break into a bathroom, filled with fragrant wind and hot steam, like a fairyland, a woman was playing in the pool naked.As soon as he entered, he heard a lot of footsteps faintly coming from outside, the gait was light, it should be the maids coming, and from the footsteps, there were about a dozen of them.

The bathing pool is very luxurious, paved with white jade, in the shape of a slanted lotus leaf, the person who can use this size of bathing pool must not be an ordinary court lady, it should be a concubine, and this concubine is either in the prime of favor, or is The status is noble, otherwise there is no such treatment.Fortunately, the woman turned her back to the door and did not see an intruder.

As soon as Zhou Hang entered, he knew that he was designed. Seeing that the maid outside was about to come in, he turned himself into a kitten and hid himself.

It was only then that he realized that the woman taking a bath was the emperor's favorite concubine, and it was obvious what the second prince was doing.

He didn't intend to tell Lin Daiyu about this embarrassing thing, but Lin Daiyu found out by a coincidence.Speaking of this, I have to blame the big black cat who doesn't know what to do. This big black cat follows Daiyu every day, drinks the water from the spiritual spring, eats the fruits and vegetables produced in the space, and visits the spirit from time to time. Taking a bath in the spring water gradually opened up the mind.

Once, this guy went to the palace with Zhou Hang for a few days, inquired about a lot of things with the wild cats in the palace, and he didn't know how to make gestures with Daiyu when he went back.In short, Daiyu knew about it, and asked Zhou Hang specifically the next day. Zhou Hang had no choice but to lie to Daiyu, no, he had to tell the truth.

Daiyu had already guessed that Zhou Hang's sudden becoming the prince would attract the envy of many people, but she never thought that his situation would be so dangerous, and she would tell Zhou Hang to be careful every time she saw him.

The reason why Zhou Hang announced the good news to Daiyu but not the excellent one was because he was afraid that she would be worried, so he could only persuade her, "Don't worry, Yu'er, I ignored it before, but now I know how jealous my position is, so I don't need you to say it I will be careful." After finishing speaking, he sighed again, "If I had known earlier, I would not be the prince. As a prince, it would be great to be an idle prince in the future. I can still enjoy the glory and wealth, and there is no such trouble."

Daiyu felt that it would be meaningless to continue the topic of not being a prince, so she waved her hand to signal that she should stop talking and practice quickly.Zhou Hang was just complaining, could he really quit?The situation of the abolished prince is many times worse than it is now, and Zhou Hang is not so stupid as to really think that "the sea and the sky will be brighter by taking a step back".

The two of them didn't have much time together, and most of it was wasted on cultivation.It’s a good time not being able to have a good time with the one you love, you and I can’t even sit together and have a good conversation. Thinking about it, Zhou Hang thinks it’s a pity and a bit depressed.

Could it be that he and Sister Lin can only practice together, and can't have other entertainment?

Thinking about it, someone purposely rolled slowly on the grass and turned into a little cat on Daiyu's body.

Daiyu said "ah", put the kitten in her arms, and said with a smile: "You are so heavy again, if you go on like this, I won't be able to hold it anymore." Pulling off the dry grass leaves that were stuck to me when I was sleeping, I patted the chubby kitten's body, "Stop making trouble, and quickly transform back into a human body, cultivation is important."

Zhou Hang didn't turn back into a human body, but asked Daiyu if that younger sister of King Beijing was still always making trouble for her.

Daiyu said: "I didn't pay attention to her little trick at all."

Zhou Hang raised his eyes suddenly: "She still dares to trouble you, it seems that the lesson from last time was not enough!"

Daiyu said, "Forget it, she's a girl, why do you bother to be as knowledgeable as her?"

"If she can't get along with you, I have to be as knowledgeable as her!" He said firmly.After finishing speaking, seeing Daiyu frowned, she felt distressed for no reason, and subconsciously added, "Don't worry, as long as she doesn't bother you in the future, I won't do anything to her." Of course, if she No matter how dared to frame Daiyu, Zhou Hang would not be relentless. Although she couldn't bear to make Daiyu unhappy, she had to ensure Daiyu's safety first.

"As you wish." Daiyu said.

In fact, Daiyu is not an abusive person, nor is she a passionate person. It can even be said that deep down in her heart is cold, and the only one she really cares about is her father, except for Zhou Hang.She doesn't care much about other people. If someone treats her kindly, she will naturally reciprocate in her heart; In my heart, I naturally don't care.But everyone provoked her again and again, and Daiyu was not a submissive person. Once she was provoked, the consequences would be very serious.

This is not the first time that Princess Changhua has embarrassed Daiyu in public, and Daiyu has never seen her in his eyes.After all, if a dog bites you, you can bite back, so what have you become?Isn't this a joke?

But it's not that she has no way to deal with it, it's just that she spends time on lazy and irrelevant people.If that Princess Changhua doesn't know what's good or bad anymore, let alone Zhou Hang, she will let her know how powerful she is.Otherwise, do you think Lin Daiyu is easy to bully?

Two months later, on the outskirts of the capital.

A galloping horse gallops past, leaving behind a trail of flying dust, and Zhou Hang sends away the spirited Xiao Chenyu. "His Royal Highness, take care, I will live up to your highness's trust." Xiao Chenyu knelt and kowtowed before getting on the horse, his words were loud and loud.His bright black eyes revealed high vitality, Zhou Hang knew that he would be as he said.

Before leaving the palace, his father told him that the monarch does not necessarily know everything, as long as he knows how to employ people.The so-called employing people, we must first know people, know what talents this person has, and where to put him to maximize his talents.Secondly, it is not enough to know people and be good at their duties, but also to win people's hearts and make your ministers willing to work for you.Only in this way can the emperor sit securely, and only in this way can a great cause be achieved.

Looking at the back of Xiao Chenyu going away, Zhou Hang pursed his lips, his eyes were deep.

Zhou Hang also listened to the government for more than half a year. Li Zhao organized a large-scale political discussion meeting, and all Beijing officials above rank five participated.This court meeting is different from the previous ones. It mainly talks about the problems and solutions that are prone to occur in the past dynasties. It is presided over by Zhou Hang. All officials present can ask Zhou Hang any questions.

Although Zhou Hang is not enough, he is much younger than many ministers, but he has no stage fright, his voice is clear, organized, and his views are clear, and he is not annoying, exquisite, and can put forward unique insights and convenient solutions to many matters , It can be described as a war of words, all the ministers raised their thumbs up one after another, and even those who tried their best to make things difficult for him all bowed their heads and had nothing to say in the end.

Zhou Hang smiled secretly, I am a few centuries ahead of you, my lord. The so-called difficult problem in your idea is not a problem at all from my perspective of the 21st century, okay?

All the ministers knelt down to congratulate: "The crown prince is wise, intelligent, and unsurpassed in talent. He is indeed a blessing to the country and the common people..."

What followed was a long list of people, Zhou Hang didn't listen carefully, anyway, he just turned a corner and praised him for being smart and capable, so it didn't matter if he listened or not.But thanks to the courtiers, it’s really endless. When it comes to the end, Zhou Hang is embarrassed. Oh my god, the ancients, especially the ancient officials, were really able to flatter, sprinkling thousands of words without repeating the same of.

For the excellence of his son, His Majesty the Emperor was gratified and happy, and naturally rewarded Lin Ruhai for teaching the prince to be meritorious.Under the envious and jealous eyes of the ministers, Lin Ruhai received the reward with sincerity and trepidation.

Li Zhao announced that the crown prince had achieved some success in his studies, and from today on he officially assisted in handling daily government affairs, and also took charge of the officials and household departments. Lin Ruhai was still the prince's young teacher, assisting the prince.In other words, since then, the Ministry of Officials and the Ministry of Households have been under the control of the Crown Prince.These two yamen are not ordinary yamen, one is in charge of the officials of the court, the other is in charge of the country's money bag, and controls these two departments, that is, the entire country.

The emperor is really relieved of the prince, this is the voice of the officials.

When the prince grows up, it is common for him to be sent to various yamen for training, but he is often not given a formal official position, let alone directly manage a yamen with real power.Most likely, the emperor assigned some errand and handed it over to the prince.Generally, it is to repair the garden, hold a birthday or some other ceremony, and basically will not give any real power, and the defense is to prevent the prince from becoming bigger and threatening the imperial power.Even the crown prince, the future king, and the emperor will not let him hold the power while he is still alive and well.If the royal father and son can not be suspicious of each other and maintain the superficial warmth, it will become a good story for a generation.

Of course, as the prince's teacher, Lin Ruhai's power has also increased.

Regarding this, Lin Ruhai didn't show the slightest joy on her face, but became more and more cautious. She wanted to resign as a young teacher several times, but was rejected by the emperor.Since ancient times, the bigger the officialdom, the more precarious it is. Lin Ruhai is really afraid that he will lose everything if he is not careful!

What's more, his daughter is the future princess, that is to say, he, Lin Ruhai, is a relative.Since ancient times, relatives have rarely come to a good end. If the relatives have no power or power in the court, it may be okay to keep a low profile. Once the relatives take power, no matter whether they have selfish intentions or not, they will be regarded as malicious by outsiders and regarded as powerful ministers.

99 out of [-] powerful ministers will die unhappily, what a chance it must be.

Since ancient times, the ruthless emperor's family, although the sage now has 100% trust in the Lin family, and the crown prince is sincere to his daughter, but who knows what will happen in five or ten years, he is an old man, he will die, there is no pity Yes, but he is worried about his daughter!

Lin Ruhai regretted it very much at this moment. If he had known earlier, even Potian, he should not have agreed to this marriage. Could it be that the Holy One would kill him for this matter?At most, it would be reprimanded and demoted. With him protecting her, she would find a good family for her daughter. Although she would not be rich, she would still be able to live a safe life.