C454 Kudu competition (2/2)
”Our master has money.” The night wind said.
”That can't be wasted. Twenty thousand taels of silver, ah. Picking one out would be heavy.” The steward's heart ached so much that it bled.
”Look at you, aren't you one of our master's people?” The night wind looked at the butler from head to toe.
The steward had some thoughts in his mind. ”It's about time to find a female owner to manage His Highness. It's not good to lose money like this.”
”…” The night wind snorted with laughter. He glanced at Feng Yunzheng and said, ”I think it's fine!”
In fact, the reason why the four princes were assigned to accompany Lu Jingyao was because the Emperor wanted to seize this opportunity to spy on King Anping. Lu Jingyao was also ordered by King Anping to secretly observe the various princes, to assess their respective strengths, and to see who might be the new monarch. After all, the future emperor was closely related to the rise and fall of their world.
Thus, on the surface, they were playing with each other. They were actually sizing each other up and probing each other.
In the evening, Feng Ye, Feng Yunzheng, Feng Yu, and Feng Rong all went to the Hall of Rongyuan to report to Emperor Zhou Cheng — —
”From what you see, what do you think of Lu Jingyao? How is King Anping? ” Zhou Chengdi asked.
The four princes each glanced at the other, and the Sixth Prince, Feng Yu, stepped forward, saying, ”Imperial Father, your subjects seem to think that this Lu Jingyao isn't as crude as he looks on the surface, but he's actually quite shrewd. After all these years, he knows how to retreat in order to advance, concealing his true strength.”
”Also, this time, Lu Jingyao has come to the capital not only to ask for marriage, but also to find out that he seems to be very interested in our armory. These two days, he has been using the excuse of sharpening his sword to go to the armory and speak to the old master who forged weapons for the imperial guards.” Following that, the Tenth Prince, Feng Rong, also spoke.
”Father, I have arranged to send a letter in person saying that during these two years, Prince Anping has been hiding things from the imperial government, recruiting troops in the name of collecting craftsmen, secretly expanding his influence, and that the military expenses for his expansion were given to him by the imperial government. From my point of view, it is inevitable that his power will be reduced.” Feng Ye said.
”Eighth royal brother is right, royal father. King Anping lives in the south of the river, which is the richest and wealthiest place in our Great Zhou. Every year, the food and taxes collected will all go to him, and I am afraid that if his power increases again, he will become a threat to the imperial government.” Feng Yu said again.
Zhou Chengdi looked at Feng Yunzheng and asked, ”Yunzheng, why aren't you saying anything? Tell me what you think. ”
”I am only thinking that with the current strength of the imperial government, it would be inappropriate to meet King Anping in battle right now. Is there any way to weaken King Anping's forces before fighting him?” Feng Yunzheng thoughtfully said.
”I wonder what kind of good method Ninth Royal Brother has?” Feng Ye said, his eyes flashing with a trace of light.
”Not yet.” Feng Yunzheng said.
”All of you have a point. The Feudal Lord has to do it, but not now.” Zhou Chengdi stood up and said, ”Originally, I wanted to hold a banquet in the palace, but let's change it to the Kudong Competition. Tomorrow, we will hold the Kudong Competition, and it will be held two years ago. You guys should prepare yourselves so I can see if you guys have made any progress, hahaha.”
After exiting the Hall of Rongyuan, a young eunuch from Meng Hua Palace came to invite Feng Yunzheng to Imperial Concubine Liang. When Imperial Concubine Liang saw Feng Yunzheng, she said:
”Zheng'er, just now the empress dowager asked our third concubine to go to Xining palace. Lian Meng Yue's name is on the list, and her name is ranked first.” Imperial Concubine Liang said nervously.
”That's true!” Feng Yunzheng slightly narrowed his eyes and said.
”If this Lu Jingyao also wants to marry Lian Ruyue, then this marriage is a success!” Imperial Concubine Liang said.
Feng Yunzheng thought for a moment, then said urgently, ”Mufei, tomorrow at the Equestrian Plaza will be the day before tomorrow. You must think of a way for royal father to bring you along. This son needs mufei's help.”