The Child Emperor

The new emperor's name was changed from Han She to Han Fang, and he officially ascended the throne on the first day of the first lunar month.

In the copied mansion newspaper, the change of the year name was uneventful, the minister handed in the memorial, the queen mother said yes, there was no sign of any twists and turns during the period, and it was not even worth writing about it in the history books, and there was no Han Ruzi in power at all. The open and secret struggle between the Queen Mother and the ministers.

Of course, the truth cannot be so simple. A few days ago, in the study of the Hou Mansion, Yang Feng once again treated this matter as a problem to Juanhou. Han Ruzi didn’t need to think about it this time. He already had some clues, enough to draw a conclusion: "The palace change half a year ago failed. The biggest beneficiary was not the Queen Mother, let alone Cui Hong, who regained the position of Grand Sima of the Southern Army, but the ministers in the court. The two powers are fighting, and they must win the support of the ministers. , Everything the queen mother gave up was to please them."

Yang Feng nodded in agreement.

Han Ruzi continued to think, and a little doubt arose in his heart, "It is said that the Cui family has all the power in the court, and all the officials are from the Cui family. Why haven't I seen it?"

Han Ruzi recalled that during his reign, Cui Hong was defeated in the Kanto, and the whole court was shaken. The ministers debated whether the Taifu was in collusion with the King of Qi in the Hall of Qinzheng. Both sides had their own reasons. It must belong to the power of the Cui family.

As for the change in the palace, most of the participants were people from the world, and there were very few officials in the court.

"Governing power to the government and the opposition, conspiring for private interests, harming the country and the people, being rebellious... These are all words of ministers. You have to learn to distinguish the meaning behind these words."

"You mean that the 'Cui family's power' was fabricated by the ministers?" Han Ruzi couldn't believe it.

Yang Feng laughed a few times, "You are still too young, unfortunately Guo Cong has left Beijing, you really should learn from him for a while longer."

Han Ruzi was even more confused. Guo Cong once taught him the "Book of Songs". When it comes to drowsy skills, Guo Cong definitely ranks first among the old gentlemen. Han Ruzi can't think that he can learn it. to what.

Yang Feng did not explain, and continued: "When he first entered the palace, Juanhou regarded the Queen Mother as his enemy, but when the palace changed, Juanhou chose to side with the Queen Mother, why?"

"Because the imperial concubine and the king of the East China Sea are more threatening, they forced me to the queen mother's side." Han Ruzi felt that there was no need to explain this at all. He had no other choice at the time, but as soon as the words came out, he began to understand Yang Feng's intentions. What exactly do you want to say?

Yang Feng said with a smile: "Many people are like Juanhou, forced to vote for a certain side. There is no loyalty in this kind of refuge, and they can only follow the wind. Of course, the Cui family has its own influence, but they are all relatives and friends of the Cui family. Not many, more ministers are following the crowd, the queen mother is pressing harder, they seek refuge with the Cui family, the queen mother let go a little, they would rather remain neutral, if the queen mother beckons, they may easily betray the Cui family."

"But if the Cui family support the king of the East China Sea to become the emperor, the situation will be reversed."

Yang Feng nodded, the smart Juanhou always reminded him of another student from before, they spent more time together and their relationship became more harmonious, but unfortunately... Yang Feng didn't want to think about it anymore.

On the first day of the first lunar month of the first year of Daochong, the whole world celebrates together. The smell of firecrackers from last night has not dissipated. Han Ruzi and many noble relatives entered the palace to pay homage to the new emperor. Han Ruzi stood in the first row with them, and bowed to the new emperor on the throne under the instructions of the ceremony officer.

At this moment, Han Ruzi thought of the conversation he had with Yang Feng, and he was full of emotions. When he was sitting on it, he had fantasies about the ministers below, thinking that some honest minister would come forward to help He got rid of his puppet status, but the end result was his abdication.

Now standing below, looking up at the new emperor above, he finally understood why the ministers were indifferent at the beginning.

After the enthronement ceremony was over, after Han Ruzi returned to the Hou Mansion, he immediately found Yang Feng and told him his feelings eloquently.

From the following point of view, the emperor is like a part of the throne. No one knows what the chubby child is thinking, but every movement and every look of his will attract infinite reverie: the little emperor glanced to the side, which shows that He was absent-minded and didn't have a clear understanding of the throne; the little emperor twisted his buttocks lightly, which showed that he was not strong-willed and might not be able to survive the cruel struggle; Eunuchs don't trust ministers...

Han Ruzi knew how ridiculous these speculations were, and also knew how powerful they were. No one wanted to help someone who might lose, everyone wanted to be on the side of the winner, even himself. The risk of helping the little emperor was too great. It is a safer choice to invest in the Queen Mother, or just stand by and watch.

The ministers at the time probably thought the same about Han Ruzi.

But when the palace changes, is his performance not good enough?Han Ruzi understood what was wrong after a short recollection. Everything he did at that time happened in the deep palace. Except for a few eunuchs, no one saw it. All kinds of conclusions are not necessarily all attributed to the emperor.

The key figures were Liu Kunsheng and Guo Cong. They took away the sword, and the minister would believe whatever they said.

Han Ruzi spoke dryly, but he still couldn't get enough of his thoughts, "Liu Kunsheng is just a palace man, and he doesn't have much contact with the ministers of the court. Guo Cong is different. He himself was an official in the court, and many of his disciples were officials. Even if Zhi Shi is at home, he is still a member of the officialdom, he doesn't like me, so he deliberately conceals my credit."

Han Ruzi let out a long breath, "It seems that I really can't easily offend anyone. Who would have thought that my fate was once in his hands?"

Yang Feng listened with a smile, hummed once in a while, and kept silent. When Juanhou sat down wearily, he said, "It seems that changing identities is very good for Juanhou."

"It's good." Han Ruzi murmured, his mind was in chaos, his eyes were full of doubts, "I was influenced by you."

"Ok?"

"You said that there is a mysterious gang among the heroes. I've been thinking about it all the time. As a result--now I feel that there are also mysterious gangs among the ministers."

"Haha." Yang Feng laughed, "It seems that you still don't fully believe me."

"If there is a gang among heroes and ministers, wouldn't the leader be equivalent to the other two emperors?"

"There is only one emperor, but the emperor is not omnipotent." Yang Feng felt that it was not appropriate to say too much to Juanhou today, so he got up and said, "Before I leave the Hou's mansion, I will find a way to arrange for Juanhou to study in the Imperial Academy. , you will know more about the imperial court."

"Tai Xue? Why not the Imperial College?"

Taixue usually recruits students who are both good in character and learning, while Guozijian prefers the children of nobles, and Han Ruzi's status is more suitable for the latter.

"Guo Cong used to be the Imperial Academy to sacrifice wine, but he has been a professor at the Imperial Academy for a longer time. Most of the disciples who are officials now come from the Imperial Academy, where you will know more about Guo Cong. And the dudes in the Imperial Academy are too Too much, you can't learn the real skills."

"Is there any gang among the ministers? Why don't you just tell me the answer?"

"Because I don't have an answer. I used to be a petty official, and later became a eunuch. I got farther and farther away from the officialdom. I can only watch the ministers from a distance, and I can't understand their secrets." Yang Feng thought for a while, "The imperial court It's not Jianghu, ministers are not the same as heroes, maybe you can give me an answer in the future."

Yang Feng assigned more and more homework, Han Ruzi was under a lot of pressure, and hurriedly said: "I go to the city every time I go out these days, and there are not many fortune-tellers there. The perpetrators were either arrested or went far away, especially those who were hopeless, and now there is no one to see."

"Don't worry, the harder you search, the farther they will be from you, and they will come to you when they feel necessary." Yang Feng suddenly became serious, "Remember, if you doubt someone, don't act rashly, Notify me immediately."

"You are in the Northern Army, how should I notify you?"

There was no one else in the study, so Yang Feng lowered his voice, "Xiaochunfang has a Zuixian Tower, if necessary, you can go there and find a cook called 'Don't Live', he can contact me."

"Don't die? What's his name?" Han Ruzi was both surprised and amused.

"He puts a lot of salt in his cooking. People say he is 'salty to death', and he likes to fight, so everyone simply calls him 'don't die'. In short, you should go to him. Don't go there usually, only when you If you can't contact me for a while, and you need help desperately, he is... It doesn't matter, you can handle it."

Han Ruzi nodded, feeling a little more at ease in his heart. At least Yang Feng didn't just leave. He arranged for him to go to Taixue and left an emergency contact, which showed his sincere help.

"I saw Taifu Cui Hong today." Han Ruzi hurriedly told Yang Feng everything he knew, like a favored student eager to give the answer.

"He's finally in town."

Grand Tutor Cui Hong bowed his head to the Empress Dowager on the surface, but he stayed in the Southern Army camp all the time, never taking a step out, let alone entering the city.

"Does this mean that Cui Hong will be the first to attack?" Han Ruzi must be concerned about this matter. The struggle between the Queen Mother and the Cui family will bring him danger, and it may also be a godsend opportunity.

"This means that Cui Hong has already made a move." Yang Feng said.

Han Ruzi was startled, Cui Hong made a move, but he didn't see it at all.

Yang Feng still refused to explain further, "Rest, tomorrow you have to go to the Taimiao to worship your ancestors."

Han Ruzi returned to the bedroom in the back house with doubts. Cui Xiaojun prepared a small table of wine and food, and said with a smile, "Why are you so excited when he becomes emperor?"

"I'm happy because I escaped a catastrophe." Han Ruzi also laughed. He was too strong to drink, but he still poured a glass for his wife and himself.

The two chatted while eating, and Han Ruzi saw that Cui Xiaojun had something on his mind, and asked, "Madam, did you think of something again? Tomorrow...not tomorrow, I will buy it from you in a few days."

Cui Xiaojun smiled and shook his head, "There are still a lot of unopened things I bought earlier, I was wondering... Should I go back to my mother's house in the first month?"

"Back!" Han Ruzi almost blurted out, realizing that he agreed too quickly, and added, "As long as the Cui family is willing to let you come back."

Han Ruzi thought that he hadn't noticed any signs of Cui Hong's move, but Cui Xiaojun might be able to, and then he suddenly realized that his wife was the biological daughter of Taifu Cui Hong.

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