Chapter 2775 2777 [Marquis of Zhenbei]
Since he was not crowned prince, Xiang Nan was not very sad, but knew that his chance had come.
He then left a message to Chai Mu, asking him to send someone to keep an eye on Li Feng.
Because Li Feng had just been transferred from the Ministry of War to the Ministry of Household Affairs, and this matter was not easy.
Li Feng was a servant in the Ministry of War, and he had made military exploits in Danchi, so it stands to reason that it is possible to rise a step higher.
But he asked himself to be transferred to the household department to do a small job.
Self-deprecation. If there is nothing tricky in it, ghosts will believe it.
Xiang Nan already knew that the reason why Li Feng was transferred to the household department was mainly to get money for Li Chengye.
Li Chengye spent money to win over old officials, train dead men, and support the world, and it was not a small amount of money.
But with his prince's salary, it is naturally stretched to do these things.
So, he sent his idea to the household department. Transferring Li Feng to the household department was just an opportunity to make money.
It's like when Kowloon seized the throne during the Kangxi period.
The crown prince, the eighth prince, the ninth prince, and the tenth prince have all recruited disciples in a big way, supported corrupt officials to search for money, and used it to seize the heir.
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Xiang Nan then went to meet Gao Ming again.
"Uncle, recently the rest of Danchi's party is in chaos in the western region. Father intends to choose a capable officer in the court to lead the army to guard Danchi." He smiled and said to Gao Ming, "I think Uncle Gao Xian He has been stationed in the western region for many years, and with his prestige in the western region, he will surely subdue Dan Chi's remnant party, and in the court tomorrow, I will strongly recommend Cousin Gao Xian to my father."
Gao Ming smiled slightly, "Actually, it doesn't matter who guards Dan Chi, the important thing is that King Yi must not go!"
Xiang Nan nodded, "Thank you for the reminder, Uncle."
If he becomes Marquis of Zhenbei and leaves the power center of the capital, it will not be easy for him to come back in the future.
The Marquis of Zhenbei guards one side, and looks like an emperor, but in fact the power still comes from above.
Once Li Xi died of illness and Li Chengye succeeded to the throne, with a fluffy imperial decree, he, the Northern Marquis of Zhenzhen, could be deported to Beijing and imprisoned for execution.
Even if he rebels, how many people from the western region can he mobilize as the prince of the rich dynasty, and how many victories can he win against the army of the rich dynasty.
In history, although the Huns, Turks, Uighurs, Xianbei, Tubo, Khitan, Rouran, Shatuo, etc. have repeatedly violated the frontiers, very few were able to occupy the Central Plains. Most are quick wins and then quickly kicked out.
Therefore, even if Gao Ming hadn't reminded him, Xiang Nan wouldn't be the Marquis of Zhenbei.
"King Yi is a smart man. Now that the position of the crown prince has been determined, only wise and wise people can protect themselves and stay dormant, so that they can accumulate a lot of money." Gao Ming said again.
Xiang Nan nodded.
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Afterwards, Gao Kun told Xiang Nan about Li Feng.
"Yi Wang, recently Li Feng applied for a batch of silver from the Ministry of Household Affairs to repair and cast the bronze statue of Wanfo Temple. I think this matter is a bit strange." He said.
"Isn't this repairing and casting of bronze statues an errand for your household department? Why did he, Li Feng, intervene?" Xiang Nan asked curiously.
However, he knew clearly that the reason why Li Feng intervened in the casting of the Buddha was because he wanted money for the casting of the Buddha.
"According to the second cousin's opinion, Li Feng will be in it, what will he do?" Xiang Nan asked.
"As the Minister of the Household Department, although I have doubts, it is inconvenient for my own people to check my identity. Why don't King Yi check it out and see what Li Feng wants to do?" Gao Kun evaded.
Xiang Nan knew that he deliberately distanced himself.
Actually, in Gao Kun’s capacity as Minister of the Household Department, it is a legitimate thing to check Li Feng, a head of the Household Department. But he pushed the matter to himself.
Xiang Nan knew that he had two goals.
First, I came to test myself. After all, he is going to be a prince in the future, so it is not enough if he is not capable enough;
The second is to distance himself. Gao Xiang and Zhong Wang are enemies, because he is going to investigate, it seems to be deliberately framed, using party disputes to eliminate dissidents.
This will arouse the emperor's fear, but asking Xiang Nan to investigate will not.
"Cheng Yin knows." Xiang Nan nodded.
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Turn around and go to court to discuss politics.
"In the battle of Danchi, Tiedar was beheaded, but in the past few months, there have been constant disputes among the various nobles, and there are often bandits harassing the borders of Fengchao, Shuobo, and Xizhou.
I decided to choose a man who is familiar with the topography of the Western Territory, understands the local customs and customs, and can lead an army in my dynasty, and make him the Marquis of Zhenbei to govern Danchi. Do you have any recommendations? "Li Xi said.
Xiang Nan's spirit froze when he heard it.
Knowing that the emperor actually wanted him to guard Danchi.
He had found Danchi King's Tent in the past, so he was obviously familiar with the terrain of the Western Territory. Moreover, leading troops to contribute to King Danchi's tent and capturing King Tiedar alive is obviously a man who knows how to fight.
"Father, my son recommended Zhenyuan General Gao Xian. General Gao has guarded the Northwest for many years, and he has a good understanding of the situation, military strength, and people's sentiments in the Northwest. If you want to rule Danchi, there is no more suitable candidate than General Gao." Xiang Nan got up immediately and acted aggressively first.
"His Royal Highness Yi Wang really does not avoid relatives! General Gao Xiangao's Anhu Mansion has already ruled the entire Western Territory. If he is allowed to take over Dan Chi again, how is it different from being crowned king directly?!" Xiang Nan said with a strong voice. Falling, Li Feng, the son of the loyal king, said in a strange way.
"My lord Li's words may be biased. Your Majesty only recommends the virtuous and uses only the talents. General Gao has guarded the Western Territory over the years. He has quelled foreign aggressions many times and made great achievements in battle! General Gao!" Ye Chengye, Minister of the Ministry of Officials of Gao Xiang's party, said.
"Master Ye's words are too arbitrary, isn't it? The rich dynasty is a huge country with a wealth of talents. Only in this court, there are no fewer than dozens of people who are skilled in literature, martial arts, and good at leading soldiers. If you want to promote talents, you must be fair!" Zong Huan, Shangshu of the Ministry of Punishments, retorted.
"If you talk about those who are good at leading troops, the loyal king is second to none!" Some courtiers said that the loyal king had a party.
"General Gao Xian made great contributions in the battle against Danchi, so he deserves to take on this important task!" Someone from Gao Xiang's party said again.
"Because of this, General Gao defeated Dan Chi, and then went to govern Dan Chi, how could Dan Chi be convinced!" Another member of the Zhongwang Party retorted.
Xiang Nan observed carefully and memorized them one by one.
These courtiers who are loyal to the king and high-ranking ministers must all be eliminated after he takes power in the future.
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"Why are you arguing? Tell them one by one!" Seeing that they were arguing together, the emperor immediately slapped Gendan angrily, and shouted loudly.
For a moment, all four seats were silent, and there was no sound.
"Your Majesty, I recommend King Yi!" At this moment, Li Feng suddenly stood up and said.
When Xiang Nan heard this, his heart skipped a beat.
(end of this chapter)