The king of Chu, Zhao Shuo, took the place of the emperor and patrolled the south of the Yangtze River. He had already left Fengjing and was on his way. The news quickly spread throughout the country, and officials from various prefectures and counties were prepared to welcome him.

Before they arrived, Chu King Zhao Shuo's strict orders had been issued to all directions. Officials along the way were not allowed to greet them with gifts. They only had to do their job well. Anyone who disobeyed the order would be severely punished.

This order of the King of Chu seemed a bit unkind, but when the news spread, it was highly praised by many people, and they all praised the King of Chu Zhao Shuo.

Due to the strict order of the King of Chu, officials along the way did not dare to come to greet them. If they did not greet them, they did not stop. Half a month later, the team of King Chu Zhao Shuo had entered the Jiangnan area and was getting closer and closer to Hongzhou where Zhao Bo'an was located.

Hong'an County Prince's Mansion.

A thin scribe in his early thirties, wearing official uniform, was walking back and forth in the living room of the palace, with an unspeakable look of anxiety on his face.

"Steward Liu, would you like to see me, Your Majesty?"

The palace steward walked into the living room, and the thin scribe quickly ran over, grabbed him, and asked urgently.

The steward was young, about the same age as the scribe.

Butler Liu shook his head and said: "Wang Chengju has just returned from Lingnan. The prince hosted a banquet to welcome him. He was accompanied by hundreds of guests. They were drinking happily. I spoke for you, but the prince scolded me."

The scribe asked anxiously: "Have you brought all my words?"

Butler Liu smiled bitterly and said: "I went there three times in a row and said the same thing three times. The prince said that you were exaggerating and unfounded. He was very angry and ordered the surrounding guards to be guarded. If I dare to come again, I will be beaten out with sticks."

After that, Butler Liu gave some advice and said: "Chief Sima, I think you should not be so anxious. When the banquet is over, the prince will summon you."

"By that time, it will be too late. What time has it been? The prince is still drinking for fun. This is self-destruction!"

The scribe looked up to the sky and sighed, with a look of sorrow and anger. This man's name was Sima Yuanxian, and he was a long-term official of the Prince's Palace of Hong'an County. He was extremely talented and farsighted. Zhao Bo'an valued his talent very much and reused him, making him the first civil servant of the Prince's Palace.

, but for such a character, Zhao Bo'an only used him instead of getting close to him. For a banquet like today, Zhao Bo'an invited many people, and most of the officials in the palace went, except him.

Because Sima Yuanxian was too upright, he would say whatever he wanted, and he would bluntly advise others at banquets many times, which made everyone very unhappy.

"Chief Sima, why are you sighing?"

A man in his late thirties, thin, but very energetic and with extraordinary temperament, Zhao Qiankun, the eldest son of Zhao Bo'an, passed by the living room and happened to see Sima Yuanxian's appearance, so he walked in curiously.

Sima Yuanxian looked at Zhao Qiankun and sighed: "Your Majesty is about to face a catastrophic disaster, but he is still drinking and having fun without thinking about advancing or retreating. The sadness and anger in my heart is really unbearable."

Zhao Qiankun's expression changed slightly, and he glanced at Butler Liu, who understood, bowed, and left quickly.

"Brother Yuan Xian, what's going on?"

Zhao Qiankun pulled Sima Yuanxian and asked with a serious face. He respected Sima Yuanxian very much. He felt that this person's talent was too great to be a royal official. He persuaded Zhao Bo'an several times to let him work under him.

, were all rejected. Zhao Bo'an appreciated Sima Yuanxian's talent, but he also hated this man deeply. He hated him for being unable to step down every time he appeared in front of everyone. Now he is allowed to stay in the palace and is not allowed to go anywhere.

Wasting his time.

Sima Yuanxian said in a deep voice: "My young prince, what do you think of King Chu's southern tour?"

Zhao Qiankun said in confusion: "Isn't it very clear in the edict? The emperor asked the King of Chu to patrol the south of the Yangtze River on his behalf, and that's it?"

"You are all wrong. King Chu's southern tour is indeed intended to patrol the south of the Yangtze River on behalf of the emperor. But the most important thing is probably that he came here for the prince."

ah!

Zhao Qiankun was stunned and said in surprise: "Sima Yuanxian, what do you mean by this?"

Sima Yuanxian said in a deep voice: "In recent months, officials have secretly reported to the court from time to time, citing the faults of the prince. Jiangnan Supervisor Wang Anmao even bluntly said that the prince has evil intentions. Now that the King of Chu has entered Jiangnan, he will not go anywhere.

Go, come straight to our Hongzhou, you still can’t see through such an obvious intention?”

Zhao Qiankun frowned and said: "Sima Yuanxian, are you a little too suspicious? My father is the adopted son of the late emperor, and he and the emperor are sworn brothers. He is loyal to him and has always been trusted and valued by the emperor. Those untrue

Ci, how could the emperor be so gullible?"

"The speaker has no intention, but the listener has intention. My little prince, you may not believe what he says, but so many people have written letters one after another to impeach the prince. Even if the emperor trusts the prince, he will definitely be suspicious. Moreover, the King of Chu

The inspection of Jiangnan has been delayed for so long, and there has been no response. This time many officials wrote to impeach the prince, and the emperor immediately ordered the King of Chu to set off to Jiangnan. Isn’t the reason not obvious? "

Sima Yuanxian clenched his hands and shook them, shouting urgently.

After hearing these words and seeing Sima Yuanxian like this, Zhao Qiankun's expression suddenly changed. He nodded heavily and said, "Sima Yuanxian, don't be anxious. I'll go find your father immediately."

After saying that, Zhao Qiankun turned around and strode away.

Zhao Bo'an has a very good face. He values ​​face and reputation more than his life. But at the same time, he is honest and self-disciplined. He is not greedy for money, power, or sex. His only hobby is to raise scholars and be a member of his family.

There are thousands of scattered scholars and the scale is huge. It is famous throughout the world.

Sima Yuanxian said in a deep voice: "My young prince, what do you think of King Chu's southern tour?"

Zhao Qiankun said in confusion: "Isn't it very clear in the edict? The emperor asked the King of Chu to patrol the south of the Yangtze River on his behalf, and that's it?"

"You are all wrong. King Chu's southern tour is indeed intended to patrol the south of the Yangtze River on behalf of the emperor. But the most important thing is probably that he came here for the prince."

ah!

Zhao Qiankun was stunned and said in surprise: "Sima Yuanxian, what do you mean by this?"

Sima Yuanxian said in a deep voice: "In recent months, officials have secretly reported to the court from time to time, citing the faults of the prince. Jiangnan Supervisor Wang Anmao even bluntly said that the prince has evil intentions. Now that the King of Chu has entered Jiangnan, he will not go anywhere.

Go, come straight to our Hongzhou, you still can’t see through such an obvious intention?”

Zhao Qiankun frowned and said: "Sima Yuanxian, are you a little too suspicious? My father is the adopted son of the late emperor, and he and the emperor are sworn brothers. He is loyal to him and has always been trusted and valued by the emperor. Those untrue

Ci, how could the emperor be so gullible?"

"The speaker has no intention, but the listener has intention. My little prince, you may not believe what he says, but so many people have written letters one after another to impeach the prince. Even if the emperor trusts the prince, he will definitely be suspicious. Moreover, the King of Chu

The inspection of Jiangnan has been delayed for so long, and there has been no response. This time many officials wrote to impeach the prince, and the emperor immediately ordered the King of Chu to set off to Jiangnan. Isn’t the reason not obvious? "

Sima Yuanxian clenched his hands and shook them, shouting urgently.

After hearing these words and seeing Sima Yuanxian like this, Zhao Qiankun's expression suddenly changed. He nodded heavily and said, "Sima Yuanxian, don't be anxious. I'll go find your father immediately."

After saying that, Zhao Qiankun turned around and strode away.

Zhao Bo'an has a very good face. He values ​​face and reputation more than his life. But at the same time, he is honest and self-disciplined. He is not greedy for money, power, or sex. His only hobby is to raise scholars and be a member of his family.
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