Everyone then got up.

  "My intention is, don't be afraid to strike, just strike! In my lifetime, I have fought against countless enemies, why would I care about a single local official causing trouble? Since the Prince of Zheng has the heart for it, let him lead the troops." said Emperor Kangxi.

  "Yes, Your Majesty! However, I'm still capable of fighting, but after all, it's just our own people. The Tusi family and their loyal followers must die, but the ordinary people below won't be affected. There are many things to consider here, and I'm not good at handling them. Why don't I bring my younger brother along? There will be a lot of work after the war too." Prince Zheng smiled and said.

  A son who only cares about fighting and doesn't bother with other things.

  Fourth Master's heart skipped a beat, he had a premonition, and Straight Duke was likely going to bring him up.

  Kangxi was amused, nodding at him: "Old Big Brother, you've always been a reckless one since childhood! You only know how to fight and not how to clean up afterwards! Since that's the case, who do you want to bring along?"

  As he spoke, he also looked down at himself.

  Among the elder sons, the Third, Fourth and Fifth Princes are not mentioned, but the Eighth Prince, although still young, was raised in front of Imperial Noble Consort Hui for several years and is close to the Eldest Prince.

  Lao Jiu is indeed uneducated and untalented... Lao Shi... never mind... those below are even younger.

  "Your son is taking the fourth one with him, will Your Majesty approve? The fourth one has been doing well in the Ministry of Revenue for half a year and his mind is also quick." said Zhenguo Duke.

  "Fourth brother?" Emperor Kangxi looked at Fourth Brother: "Are you willing to go?"

  Fourth Master stepped forward: "Big brother's suggestion, as a younger brother, I have no objections. What is the Emperor's intention? Although I am willing to share the worries of the Emperor, but... having just taken office, things are generally average. If it delays big brother's affairs, what can be done?"

  "You child. Your skills, the Emperor still knows about them. Since your elder brother is taking you under his wing, just follow him and don't worry if you can't do well, just listen to your elder brother." The Kangxi Emperor was very satisfied with the Fourth Prince's attitude.

  Fourth Master hurriedly replied and didn't dare speak again.

  This time, he and his elder brother had already made the crown prince look very unattractive.

  The crown prince felt even more uncomfortable in his heart.

  The young master had been keeping his head down since he got up from the ground, and at this moment, he didn't seem to have any intention of speaking.

  Of course, until the early morning was over, Kangxi didn't ask him another question.

  Until four eunuchs carried Emperor Kangxi away, the crowd dispersed. The Crown Prince merely bowed to everyone and left on his own.

  No one went to touch the mourning head at this time, even if it was Suo Ertu and others of the prince's people, there were not many words, only Suo Ertu looked at the back of the prince and sighed.

  Fourth Master followed Zhenguo Wang to Nan Shu Fang, since he was going to war, there were many things to arrange.

  Fourth Master wasn't going on his first expedition, at the age of 14 or 15 he followed Emperor Kangxi to the battlefield, that time they were fighting against Galdan.

  But at that time it was just an observation and didn't require me to do anything.

  Nowadays, he thinks in his heart, just listen to the words of the direct king.

  Soon after Suo Ertu returned home, several courtiers came to visit him.

  They were either people of the Crown Prince or close followers of Songgotu.

  "Su Xiang, now that the Duke is about to go quell the bandits, this Prince... can't just ignore it, right?"

  "Yes, all four Beile were taken away..."

  "Yes, the situation is not good now!"

  "Take it easy." Suo E'tu waved his hand: "It's nothing, it's nothing. The Prince of Zhenguo is brave and has always been a hero on the battlefield. The prince learned strategies for governing the country, which are different from the start."

  It's ironic that even if Zhao Yun became a good mixer, he would still be just a general.

  The crown prince will eventually take over the world.

  Everyone burst out laughing.

  After talking for a long time, Wu Lun also stayed at Suo E Tuo's house for lunch before dispersing.

  After leaving Suo Etu's mansion, Qin Ruhai, who was then the Right Vice Minister of Works, returned to his own mansion with a heavy heart.

  In his household, there was a fallen scholar who didn't have much luck with his career, but he had a good brain.

  "Qing Song, what do you think will become of these two brothers from the Tian family in the future?" Qin Ruhai called over Mr. Song and asked him directly without beating around the bush.

  Mr. Song was originally named Song Mingzheng, and his courtesy name is Qingsong.

  "What makes you say this today, old man?" Mr. Song asked with a smile as he sat down.

  Qin Ruhai then recounted today's events from start to finish.

  Mr. Song stroked his chin with a few scattered whiskers and narrowed his eyes: "Ah..."

  "The crown prince was born with a promising future, and over the years, he has been carefully nurtured. Indeed, he seems to have the makings of a ruler. But whether this country will fall into his hands... "

  Qin Ruhai was close to Mr. Song, also because he had a big temper and dared to say anything.

  "This Crown Prince, since he was young, has been raised to be upright and honest. However, this uprightness and honesty are actually redundant in the imperial family... It's not that it's fake, but rather, he is genuinely like that." Mr. Song shook his head.

  "Don't you see how the Overlord of Western Chu was defeated?"

  "Besides, that Su Xiang, although also said to be talented and learned, is far inferior to his father Su Ni." Mr. Song shook his head.

  "Oh? What's going on again?" Qin Ruhai wondered, as Xiangxiang's skills were just learned, and there weren't many people in the imperial court who didn't know about them.

  "He has the same problem as the prince, he hasn't experienced setbacks. Born into wealth and nobility, he's had an air of superiority since childhood, this air of superiority naturally makes him look down on others. How many people in the imperial court secretly resent him?"

  "Now, this Xiang and the Crown Prince are almost on the same path, teaching the Crown Prince to be virtuous and capable... A virtuous and capable Crown Prince is of course good. But a virtuous and capable Crown Prince... isn't that just still the Crown Prince? The Emperor is still above him."

  Qin Ruhai's eyebrows were tightly locked, nodding in agreement, feeling very reasonable.

  "Dong Weng looked at Da A Ge again. Hui Fei was not of high birth, and Ming Shang was even more so, having climbed up from a humble door. In just a few years, how many officials have they ensnared? Ming Shang is a poisonous one, but who can bear the guilt on their face?" Mr. Song said again.

  "Tell Green Pine, I feel like I'm sitting on a sinking ship." Qin Ruhai said with a smile.

  "I dare not, Song Mingzheng is just a fallen scholar with only the title of Tongsheng, and his words are nothing but empty boasts. Uncle Dong should not take my words as reliable either." Mr. Song smiled wryly.

  "You, you, your words are rarely inaccurate, never mind. Let the chef make a few good dishes, warm wine, and let's have a small drink." Qin Ruhai smiled and said.

  Mr. Song did not decline either, so he thanked him and waited calmly.

  In the Yuqing Palace, the Crown Prince was completely unaware of being looked down upon by others in this way.

  He felt annoyed and frustrated, but more so, he was tired of it all.

  Even want to give up this prince position and go far away.

  But in fact, he was at his wit's end.

  Lying on the couch, he let out a long, slow breath, but his mind was thinking of the peaceful and serene life in that small courtyard.

  Although simple, it's really carefree.