Author: Ji Mobai

Xiang Nan was not too sad that he was not canonized as a prince. Instead, he knew that his opportunity had come.

He then left a message to Chai Mu, asking him to send someone to keep an eye on Li Min.

Because Li Min was recently transferred from the Ministry of War to the Ministry of Household Affairs, and this matter is not simple.

Li Min was a minister in the Ministry of War and had made military exploits in Danchi. Logically speaking, it was possible for him to be promoted to a higher level.

However, he asked himself to be transferred to the household department to serve as a small supervisor.

Demoting yourself. If there is nothing fishy in it, only ghosts will believe it.

Xiang Nan knew that the reason why Li Min 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 soldiers, and support the world, and it was not a small amount of money.

But with the prince's salary, it is naturally difficult to do these things.

Therefore, he set his sights on the Ministry of Accounts. Transferring Li Min to the Ministry of Accounts was an opportunity to make money.

Just like during the Kangxi period, Kowloon seized the throne.

The Crown Prince, the Eighth Prince, the Ninth Prince, and the Tenth Prince all recruited disciples and supported corrupt officials to collect money for the purpose of seizing their heirs.

…

Xiang Nan then went to see Gao Ming.

"Uncle, the remnants of Dan Chi have been in rebellion in the Western Region recently. My father intends to select a capable cadre in the court to be the Marquis of Zhenbei and lead troops to guard Dan Chi." He smiled and said to Gao Ming, "I think uncle Gao Xian

He has been stationed in the Western Territory for many years, and with his prestige in the Western Territory, he will definitely be able to conquer the rest of Dan Chi's party. Tomorrow in the court, I will strongly recommend Cousin Gao Xian to my father."

Gao Ming smiled slightly, "Actually, it doesn't matter who is going to guard Danchi. What's important is that King Yi must not go!"

Xiang Nan nodded, "Thank you, uncle, for reminding me."

If he becomes the Marquis of Zhenbei and leaves the capital, the center of power, it will not be easy to come back in the future.

The Marquis of Zhenbei guards one side and looks like a local emperor, but in fact the power still comes from above.

Once Li Shi died of illness and Li Chengye succeeded to the throne, he, the Marquis of Zhenbei, could be deported to Beijing and imprisoned for questioning with a single imperial edict.

Even if he raises an army to rebel, when the time comes, as a prince of the Toyo Dynasty, he will be able to mobilize many people from the West and fight many victorious battles with the Toyo Dynasty army.

In history, although the Xiongnu, Turks, Uighurs, Xianbei, Tubo, Khitan, Rouran, Shatuo, etc. have repeatedly invaded the border, there are really only a few who can occupy the Central Plains. Most of them gain temporarily, and then quickly

was evicted.

Therefore, even without Gao Ming's reminder, Xiang Nan would not become the Marquis of Zhenbei.

"King Yi is a smart man. Now that the crown prince's position has been determined, only by staying wise and staying inactive can we make great achievements." Gao Ming said again.

Xiang Nan nodded.

…

Later, Gao Kun told Xiang Nan about Li Min.

"King Yi, recently Li Min applied for a batch of money from the Ministry of Household Affairs to build a bronze statue of Wanfo Temple. I think this matter is a bit strange," he said.

"Isn't the repair of the bronze statue an errand of your Ministry of Revenue? Why did Li Min get involved?" Xiang Nanqi said.

However, he actually knew that the reason why Li Min intervened in the casting of the Buddha was actually because he deliberately wanted to get money from the casting of the Buddha.

"Some time ago, Li Min asked King Zhong to transfer him to the Ministry of Household Affairs. As soon as he entered the Ministry of Household Affairs, King Zhong established a friendship with me and asked me to hand over the supervision of the casting of bronze statues to Li Min. King Zhong's identity

As a relative of the emperor and an elder, I personally come to visit you, how could I not agree?" Gao Kun explained.

"Then according to my second cousin's wishes, what kind of article will he, Li Min, make among them?" Xiang Nan asked.

"As the Minister of the Ministry of Revenue, although I have some doubts, it is inconvenient for my own people to check their own identities. Why don't King Yi conduct a thorough investigation to see what Li Min wants to do?" Gao Kun declined.

Xiang Nan knew that he deliberately distanced himself from himself.

In fact, as Gao Kun's status as the Minister of Household Affairs, it was a legitimate matter for him to investigate Li Min, the head of the Household Department. However, he pushed the matter onto himself.

Xiang Nan knew that he had two purposes.

Firstly, he came here to test himself. After all, he will be a prince in the future, and his lack of ability will not suffice;

Secondly, it was to distance himself. Prime Minister Gao and Prince Zhong were enemies, so because he was left to investigate, it seemed that he was deliberately framed and used party strife to eliminate dissidents.

This would arouse the emperor's fear, but asking Xiang Nan to investigate would not.

"Cheng Yin understands." Xiang Nan nodded.

…

Turn around and go to court to discuss politics.

"Although Tiedal was beheaded in the battle of Danchi, in the past few months, disputes between various nobles continued, and rogue bandits often harassed the borders of the three kingdoms of Toyochao, Shuobo, and Xizhou.

I have decided to select a person from our court who is familiar with the terrain of the Western Territory, understands the local customs and people, and can lead troops. I will make him the Marquis of Zhenbei to govern Danchi. Do you have any recommendations?" Li Hao opened his mouth and said.

When Xiang Nan heard this, his spirits trembled.

Knowing that the emperor actually wanted him to guard Danchi.

He had once found King Danchi's tent in the country, so he was obviously familiar with the terrain of the Western Territory. He also led troops to contribute to King Danchi's tent and captured King Tiedal alive, so he was obviously a man who knew the soldiers well.

"My father and my sons recommended General Gao Xian of Zhenyuan. General Gao has guarded the northwest for many years and has a good understanding of the situation, military strength, and people's sentiments in the northwest. If you want to rule Danchi for a long time, there is no more suitable candidate than General Gao." Xiang Nan immediately stood up and struck first as a strong move.

"His Royal Highness King Yi really does not shy away from relatives when promoting talents! General Gao Xiangao's Anhu Mansion already controls the entire Western Territory. If he is allowed to take over Danchi again, how is it different from directly making him a king?!" Xiang Nan said with a strong voice. After falling, Li Min, the son of King Zhong, behaved strangely.

"I'm afraid that Mr. Li's words are biased. Your Majesty is a man of merit and merit. General Gao has guarded the Western Region in these years, quelled foreign invasions many times, and made great military exploits! This time, he has the important task of guarding Danchi and wiping out the bandits. It’s none other than General Gao!” Lord Ye Chengye, the official minister of Gao Xiang’s party, said.

"Isn't Master Ye's statement too arbitrary? The Feng Dynasty is a huge country with a lot of talents. There are no less than dozens of people in this court who are good at civil and military skills and are good at leading troops. If you want to promote talents, you must be fair!" Zong Huan, the Minister of Punishment, retorted.

"When it comes to those who are good at leading troops, King Zhong is second to none!" Some courtiers from the King Zhong's party said.

"General Gao Xian worked hard in defeating Danchi and deserved to take on this important task!" Someone else from Gao Xian's party said.

"Because of this, General Gao defeated Dan Chi and then went to govern Dan Chi. How could Dan Chi be convinced?" Someone else from the loyal king's party retorted.

Xiang Nan observed carefully and memorized everything one by one.

These loyal kings and ministers of the high minister's party must all be eliminated when he comes to power in the future.

…

"Why are you making such a fuss? One by one, tell them!" Seeing them making a quarrel, Emperor Li Hao immediately slapped Gentian angrily and yelled loudly.

For a moment, the four houses were silent and there was no sound.

"Your Majesty, I recommend King Yi!" At this time, Li Min suddenly stood up and said.

When Xiang Nan heard this, his heart skipped a beat.
Chapter completed!