Zhao Pu went to the Grand Master's Mansion to look for Grand Master Pang. It happened that the young prince Pang Yu was also going home, so he carried a wine jar and left the Kaifeng Mansion with the Ninth Prince.

When Zhao Pu saw Pang Yu carrying a jar of wine, he asked him what kind of wine it was. Pang Yu said that Lin Xiao had brought back some good wine from a trip to Hangzhou before and gave each of them a jar. He took it home and drank two glasses with his father.

Zhao Pu looked at Pang Yu, who was wearing a Taixue academic robe and looked refreshed next to him, and then recalled the idle second generation ancestor in his memory... He couldn't help but sigh, it takes a while for a child to learn bad things, but in fact, it also takes a short time for him to learn well.

When Pang Yu saw Zhao Pu staring at him, he turned around and looked behind him and around him. Then he hugged the wine jar and leaned over to ask, "What did you find?"

Zhao Pu laughed and decided to change the topic and talk about something lighter, "Is your father very happy?"

Pang Yu nodded stupidly, "That's right, the whole family is just like celebrating the New Year."

"How are your homework at Taixue? The fourth son said you did very well in the exam this time."

Pang Yu scratched his head, "I can't compare with those classmates who have good foundation, but it won't be too much of a hindrance, hehe."

"Didn't your father find a few tutors to make up for you?" Zhao Pu was curious. With the connections of Etai Master, it wouldn't be a problem to find as many tutors for Pang Yu.

Pang Yu was a little embarrassed, "My dad said that not everyone is suitable for studying. It doesn't matter if you don't know how to study. The same goes for making more friends who can study... You can learn as much as you can, don't force it."

Zhao Pu agreed very much and felt that it was very much like a grand master's style.

"Your Highness, do you have something to do with my father?" Pang Yu was quite curious. In the impression, the Ninth Prince rarely came to see his father alone.

"I want to ask your father about the situation in the DPRK." Zhao Pu asked Pang Yu, "Does your father talk to you on weekdays?"

"I talk about it occasionally, and listen to me talk more about Taixue." Pang Yu said, "My father often said that Taixue is just a small court. If you understand it there, you can also understand it in the court."

Zhao Pu nodded unconsciously upon hearing this, thinking that the Grand Master was indeed the Grand Master, "Then do you understand?"

Pang Yu chuckled, "It's not bad. The overall atmosphere of Taixue is not bad. It's simpler than other academies. This is mainly because Xiaomantou and the others are more decent."

"Do you know about other academies?"

"Well, there are some friends. Since the competition between the four academies before, I have always had some contacts with the four major academies. I have made a lot of friends." Pang Yu was probably in a good mood and was familiar with Zhao Pu, so he chatted with him, "General

The academies are divided into at least two factions, and they fight fiercely. It is said that Taixue was like this before, but since Xiao Mantou and the others entered the school, they have basically been unable to do anything. No matter how hard other students try, they can't get the limelight from these people."

"Is Bao Yan still a prominent figure in Taixue?" Zhao Pu found it interesting.

"He doesn't know it himself, but he can't help it. Little Mantou ranks first in every exam and is the number one talent in Kaifeng." Pang Yu introduced to Zhao Pu, "Xie Yan and Lin Xiao also have very good grades, and Lin Xiao is not good at all.

It's not for scholars, and Xie Yan is very good, so everyone can play together. If it were placed in an ordinary academy, these three people would definitely play in three groups, which would be lively. After the Demon King and the two Mr. Gongsun arrived,

, the atmosphere of Taixue is very good, and after accepting the martial arts students, it has become a little more quaint. My father said before that there will definitely be a few characters among the students of Taixue this year, and he said that it is a good time for me to catch up. "

"It's a good time..." After hearing this, Zhao Pu suddenly thought of an old thing.

When he was sixteen years old, he became the commander-in-chief, and within a few years he was in control of the military. At that time, there were many voices in the court. In addition to those who were worried that his achievements would shock the emperor, the most common ones were that it would be difficult for future generals to stand out. One day

, when Zhao Pu was passing by the side hall, he heard the civil and military officials waiting to go to court talking about him. The Ninth Prince leaned against the courtyard wall and listened for a long time, feeling quite complicated.

At this time, the grand master walked out for a walk with his belly in his hands, and Master Bao also came out with him.

Zhao Pu was standing behind the rockery on one side of the courtyard wall, and neither of the adults saw him.

At that time, Master Bao asked the Grand Master, "Do you think so too?"

The grand master blinked and said in his usual idiot manner, "What do you think?"

"Is it possible that our general will never be able to succeed again?" Master Bao asked.

The grand master laughed "haha" and pointed at Bao Zheng and said, "The day you entered the Taixue, everyone in the world who studied was in a good time. The day when the Ninth Prince paid homage to the commander-in-chief, everyone in the world who practiced martial arts also had a good time.

It’s a good time.”

After saying that, the Grand Master sauntered away with three steps.

Mr. Bao smiled and shook his head, saying to himself, "You are the only fat guy who understands best."

The Ninth Prince asked Pang Yu, "Do you think what your father said makes sense?"

"Yes." Pang Yu nodded and pointed to the night sky above his head, "Although my father didn't elaborate, I think that when a star is particularly bright, it is when the stars are shining brightly. The most capable person can sit

In the first position, others can also find their own position. Just like the era of Tianzun and Yin Hou, it is the most glorious era in the entire martial arts world. The same reason. If the strength of the first cannot become the first, then

It’s not a just result. What’s the point of running for the second, third, and further ones?”

Zhao Pu laughed out loud at what Pang Yu said and reached out to pat him on the shoulder.

The Grand Master has actually received the letter. Pang Yu has an entourage and protective guards and has already informed the Grand Master that the Ninth Prince is coming.

At this moment, the Grand Master was waiting at the door with the housekeeper Pang Fu. From a distance, he saw the prince and the young marquis walking over, talking and laughing. In the end, Zhao Pu was happy.

The Grand Master stretched out his hand and pinched Pang Fu, which made Pang Fu tremble in pain.

The Grand Master still felt that it was unreal. When Zhao Pu patted Pang Yu just now, his eyes looked a little appreciative...

The Grand Master reached out and touched his belly - there was smoke coming out of the ancestral grave!

Zhao Pu and Pang Yu walked to the door, and the Grand Master hurriedly welcomed them out.

The Ninth Prince expressed that he wanted to ask the Grand Master for help with some matters. The Grand Master was naturally flattered and went into the study room to discuss the matter in detail with Zhao Pu. Pang Yu was probably hungry and asked his wives for food.

When he arrived at the study and sat down to serve tea, the Grand Master asked Zhao Pu, "What are your orders, Your Majesty?"

Zhao Pu didn't hide anything and simply stated what he was thinking about.

The grand master stroked his beard and nodded, "There has been an undercurrent in the imperial court recently."

"What did the Grand Master discover?"

"I have mentioned this matter to Lao Bao before. The Queen Mother wants to choose another concubine for the Emperor." The Grand Master sighed, "It's just that God is wise and my son is pregnant with Longzi, so I gave up at this time.

As far as I know, the Queen Mother’s decision to choose a concubine was not really her own idea, but was caused by many people’s insinuations. The same was true in the palace. The post of Taiwei was still pending. After the death of King Boyang, some old ministers also expressed disapproval of the Emperor.

There are quite a few complaints, but I just don’t say them... In short, all forces are ready to make a move."

Zhao Pu frowned - he had indeed guessed it right, he was really afraid of what he was going to do.

"Your Majesty." The Grand Master lowered his voice and said, "Be careful. If someone wants to use their brains, the Imperial City Army is indeed the best place to start."

"Did the Grand Master receive any news?"

The Grand Master waved his hand, "Well, Yu'er is studying in Taixue, and everyone knows that I am now from Kaifeng Mansion. How can anyone be willing to reveal anything to me? It's too late to prevent me."

Zhao Pu nodded—that’s right.

"But, if you don't ask me, you can ask others." The grand master said, calling Pang Fu and asking him to find Pang Yu.

After a while, Pang Yu ran over holding a plate of fried rice cakes with sugar.

The Grand Master waved to him and asked him, "Besides you guys, who are the closest to the Grand Master these days?"

Pang Yu thought for a while, "Oh... since we accepted the martial arts test candidates, there are indeed a few people who have gathered together. The Third Division, the Guards and people from the Prince's Palace."

"Prince's Mansion?" Zhao Pu frowned, "Which Prince's Mansion?"

Pang Yu mouthed, "Guo."

Zhao Pu was a little surprised, "Guo? Prince Anpu Guo Mi? Hasn't he been dead for many years?"

The Grand Master touched his beard, thought for a while, and waved to Pang Yu.

Pang Yu ran out.

"Your Majesty, that makes sense!" the grand master explained to Zhao Pu in detail, "Although the prince has been dead for many years, his wife is still here."

Zhao Pu thought for a while, "Mrs. Protector? Mrs. Cai?"

The Grand Master nodded, "Mrs. Cai often comes to the palace to drink tea and chat with the Queen Mother, as well as the wives of several other veteran ministers."

"Mrs. Cai and my mother are very good friends... It's not like he has any agenda. Guo Mi was a hero when he died in battle, and his heirs all have titles..."

"Alas." The grand master waved his hand, "Of course he is a loyal minister! People don't want to rebel, they want to decentralize power or seek power, but the method may not be appropriate."

Zhao Pu was a little embarrassed, "How many people are involved in the Third Division, the Guards, and the Prince's Mansion?"

"The Third Division has money and people to protect the army, plus the connections the prince had back then, and don't forget, the prince has two sons left behind. The youngest grandson is studying in Taixue, and the eldest grandson is serving in the Imperial City Army. They all have certain qualifications.

The future... In addition..." The Grand Master lowered his voice a little more, "I heard that the Young Prince Guo Linxian is a popular candidate for the Grand Lieutenant. After all, the Guo family is a hereditary prince and a royal loyalist. Plus the second son.

Guo Linsheng is in charge of the Criminal Department and is Xue An's immediate boss. Don't you think that all the nonsense there is related to? If the young prince serves as a Taiwei, he will be on an equal footing with me and Bao Zheng. Guo An, the grandson of Guo's eldest son, is the deputy of the Imperial City Army.

One of the commanders, his position is just below the vanguard officer. To put it bluntly, as long as the vanguard officer makes a slight mistake, the position of commander of the Imperial City Army will belong to Guo An! Originally, the troops from Black Wind City entered the imperial city, and the civil and military officials in the imperial court

There were a lot of criticisms. Furthermore, the two generals on the left and right had no background. Although General Zou Yue was found, he had no foundation in the imperial city. The vanguard officer was different. Old General Ouyang's status was no lower than Guo Mi's, and he had more connections.

Guang. In addition, General Long married Tang Xiaomei, which was also a big event that caused a stir in the world. The people in the world would not care whether they were in true love or not. They only looked at their family status... The Tang Sect was one of the top Jianghu sects, plus the Fifth Master’s.

Don’t you think that the Demon Palace of Tianshan Sect and Zhan Guard, as well as your troops and horses, are too stable from the temple to the rivers and lakes?”

Zhao Pu touched his chin - indeed...

"In this world, sometimes things that are too stable are often the most unstable, because if even one thing is removed from it, the whole thing may collapse." The Grand Master's expression was also quite serious, "I am afraid that my son is pregnant.

This incident will be a turning point.”

"What's the explanation?" Zhao Pu asked humbly.

"Originally, if another noble concubine enters the palace, it will definitely bring about another group of forces. If that noble concubine becomes pregnant with the dragon child before my son, then the purpose of seeking power will be achieved, and there is no need to move away with swords.

Pioneer. But the fact that my son is pregnant may have completely irritated the other party. It seems that there is basically no hope, so I have to come to the dark side." The grand master said while shaking his head, "This force may be able to involve most of the people.

A court."
To be continued...