The heavens set sail from the courtyard

Ever since Wang Gang destroyed Ye Qin, King Yu had a sense of crisis. He felt that Wang Gang would be a more powerful enemy than the prince.

During this period, Wang Gang stayed in Jinling. Although Emperor Liang did not grant him any official position, there were constant visitors to Prince Jing's Mansion every day, most of them from the military.

Some neutral ministers in the court also visited Prince Jing's Mansion. Although these officials were small and powerful, they also showed an attitude.

Prince Jing unknowingly became a popular candidate for the throne.

"Prajna, do you think Jamel Xiao has a better chance of ascending to the throne than this king?" King Yu sat there calmly, with murderous aura coming out of his body.

Qin Banruo was not in a hurry, and while making tea for King Yu, he said: "Prince Jing has just overthrown Ye Qin. He has made great achievements in opening up territory and expanded the territory, and it is expected that he has courtiers attached to him."

Prince Yu said angrily: "Prince Jing has too much influence in the military."

Qin Banruo chuckled and said: "It is precisely because Prince Jing holds military power that he is destined not to stay in Jinling for a long time."

King Yu was surprised and said: "Why do you say this?"

Qin Banruo said firmly: "As the situation in the northwest becomes unclear, the imperial court needs a general to take charge.

Furthermore, the relationship between Prince Jing and Commander-in-Chief Meng is too close, and His Majesty will never rest assured. If Princess Nihuang joins Prince Jing's side again, I'm afraid His Majesty will start to suppress Prince Jing. "

Prince Yu agreed: "Yes, my father is most jealous, and Prince Jing is the prince he dislikes the most. If the military power in his hands is too heavy, he will really not feel at ease."

Qin Banruo said: "As long as Prince Jing leaves the capital, the next step will be our opportunity."

King Yu frowned and said: "But I am still worried. What will happen if King Jing supports his troops and respects himself in the future?"

Qin Banruo said calmly: "The three armies have not moved, and the food and grass go first. As long as we control the household department, we are not afraid of King Jing's overthrow."

"Lou Zhijing from the Ministry of Revenue belongs to the prince." King Yu sighed.

Qin Banruo smiled and said: "It's a coincidence. Not long ago, King Yu wanted to find a house in Jinling to give to Mei Changsu, so I paid attention to a property, and I didn't expect to find a rare treasure."

"Qibao?" King Yu's curiosity was aroused and he asked: "What kind of treasure is it? You even call it Qibao?"

"It is a rare treasure that can overturn the respect of the Minister of Household Affairs." Qin Banruo took out the land deed of "Orchid Garden" and told King Yu about the corpse hidden in the dry well of Orchid Garden.

When King Yu heard this, he was extremely happy and laughed loudly: "I didn't expect Lou Zhijing to have such a hobby and cause so many lives. God help me!"

Qin Banruo said: "As long as we use this corpse hiding case in Lanyuan, it will be enough to overthrow Lou Zhijing and cost the prince one of his generals."

Prince Yu touched his chin and said, "Do you think we can use this major case to threaten Lou Zhijing and win him over?"

Qin Banruo shook his head and said: "It's difficult. After all, the prince has a rightful position. If he is determined to suppress this major case, we may not be able to threaten Lou Zhijing."

"So we want to make this case as big as possible, so that the prince can't suppress it, and even let Lou Zhijing get involved with him!"

King Yu is also a very smart person, he can tell everything clearly without Qin Prajna having to waste words.

Wang Gang used Qin Banruo to lead out the corpse hiding case in Lanyuan, just to ask King Yu to deal with the prince, so that the two people would fight with each other, and he, the fisherman, would benefit.

In the original plot, Mei Changsu was behind the case of hiding the corpse in Lanyuan, and even went so far as to do it himself. He worked hard to bring down the whole family, but it also aroused Prince Yu's alarm.

If it weren't for the halo of the protagonist and the screenwriter's forcible intelligence on King Yu, things wouldn't have gone so smoothly.

Now that Wang Gang is using Qin Banruo to lead out the corpse hiding case in Lanyuan, both Mei Changsu and himself can stay out of the matter and let the crown prince and Prince Yu fight to the death.

Things went as Wang Gang expected. King Yu soon had people publicize the corpse hiding case in Lanyuan, forcing the Minister of Household Affairs to go to the prince for help.

When the prince knew that his men had caused so many lives, he was furious and cursed. In order to protect the household, he could only hold his nose and wipe Lou Zhijing's butt.

In this way, he just fell into the trap of King Yu. He used his power to connect the corpse hiding case with the prince, and even framed him as the mastermind of everything.

When it came to overthrowing the prince, Prince Yu was not only active, but also vicious, which also made him unable to deal with Prince Jing's palace for the time being.

The case of hiding the corpse in Lanyuan was so popular that it gradually covered up the news about Princess Nihuang's marriage competition.

In Prince Jing's Mansion, Wang Gang and Mei Changsu were sitting together, while Ni Huang and Commander Meng were sitting opposite. The four of them were discussing the strange case in Jinling.

"Prince Yu asked someone to impeach Jingzhao Yin Gaosheng again today. If he had to force the emperor to issue an order to thoroughly investigate the corpse hiding case, Lou Zhijing's face turned green at that time." Meng Datong beamed and recounted today's news in the court.

Mei Changsu wrapped himself in thick clothes and said with a smile: "This Qin Banruo has some abilities, and he was able to help Prince Yu bring the case of hiding the corpse in Lanyuan into a storm in the city."

Wang Gang said proudly: "Qin Banruo's Red Sleeve Movement has a very wide network of contacts in Jinling. In some aspects, it is more effective than the Jiangzuo Alliance's intelligence network. Princess Xuanji has been running it for decades, which is indeed impressive!"

Mei Changsu said worriedly: "Prince Jing, it is not safe for you to control Qin Banruo with Fushou Ointment. She never gave the letter to Prince Yu to read."

Wang Gang sneered and said: "It's okay, she will be obedient when I stop using her Ten Days of Fortune and Longevity Ointment."

Princess Nihuang asked curiously: "This blessing and longevity ointment is really so powerful."

Wang Gang nodded and said: "Fu Shou Ointment is ten times more powerful than Wu Shi Powder. Once you become addicted, it is difficult to quit."

Mei Changsu frowned and said: "This method is too sinister. His Highness Prince Jing still has to take the right path. Leave such underhanded methods to me in the future!"

"I can give you the method of making Fushou Ointment, but I still hope you don't work too hard and practice Tai Chi with peace of mind." Wang Gang said to Mei Changsu.

Princess Nihuang smiled and said: "Since Brother Lin Shu started practicing Tai Chi, his complexion is indeed much better than before."

Mei Changsu smiled knowingly and looked at Wang Gang gratefully.

After moving into Prince Jing's Mansion, Wang Gang taught Mei Changsunei Family Boxing every day, and even used the tenth level of Tenglong Jin every day to push his skills past the blood, strengthen his foundation and strengthen his vitality.

Mei Changsu did feel that his body was much lighter, and his cold symptoms were also alleviated.

"The purpose of Tai Chi in the inner family is not to kill, but to strengthen the body. As long as Xiao Shu practices diligently and I adjust his luck and blood, it shouldn't be difficult to live past fifty."

Wang Gang is a great master of internal martial arts, and he has cultivated his internal strength to the ultimate level, so he is the only one who dares to say this.

Nihuang said happily: "Thank you, Prince Jing."

"Xiao Shu is also my brother." Wang Gang said with a smile: "After you get married, have a child as soon as possible to continue the legacy of the Lin family."

Nihuang blushed at Wang Gang's words, lowered her head and glanced at Mei Changsu secretly.

Since Mei Changsu's health has improved, he no longer talks about dragging down Ni Huang. He has a glimmer of hope for the future, and a lot of the hatred in his heart has disappeared.

"Xiao Shu, my mother wants to go out of the palace to see you." Wang Gang suddenly said to Mei Changsu: "She has never been worried about your illness."

Mei Changsu said worriedly: "As Aunt Jing, as the imperial concubine, it may not be appropriate to leave the palace without permission!"

"So I plan to find an opportunity to take you to the palace." Wang Gang said: "My mother's birthday will be in half a month. As long as you can win the martial arts contest and get the first prize, I can justifiably take you and Nihuang to the palace to celebrate her birthday!"

Nihuang said with a sad face: "Brother Lin Shu's next opponent is a Dayan warrior. That man is very strong in martial arts. I may not be his opponent. It will be difficult for Brother Lin Shu to win without a fight."

Wang Gang and Mei Changsu looked at each other and smiled and said: "That Yan warrior is from the Jiangzuo Alliance!
  Nihuang was stunned for a moment, and then realized that her worries were in vain. It turned out that everything was under the control of Wang Gang and Mei Changsu.

Mei Changsu looked sad.

"I originally planned to use the martial arts competition to recruit a bride and bring someone out from Yeyouting, but you pushed me to the top and ruined all my plans!" Mei Changsu sighed quietly. Wang Gang smiled and said: "I will introduce someone to you."

Wang Gang clapped his hands, and an eleven or twelve-year-old child pushed the door in.

Mei Changsu was surprised when he saw the visitor: "Why are you in Prince Jing's Mansion?"

Wang Gang raised his hand to call the children over and said: "Tingsheng, come and meet the master I have found for you!"

"Nephew Xiao Tingsheng, pay homage to the master." The child knelt down directly in front of Mei Changsu and paid homage to his master.

Mei Changsu quickly helped the child up, turned to Wang Gang and said, "Have you told him your life experience?"

Wang Gang nodded silently.

Mei Changsu sighed quietly, put his hands on Xiao Tingsheng's shoulders, and said: "My child, you are the Queen of Qi, and I cannot accept your worship."

Xiao Tingsheng was the posthumous son of King Qi, and he was secretly sent to Yeyouting by King Ji as a slave as soon as he was born.

Prince Ji also had good intentions and sent Xiao Tingsheng as a slave to save his life. Only Prince Ji and Prince Jing knew about this.

When Wang Gang returned to Beijing last time, he was thinking of ways to get Xiao Tingsheng out of Yeyouting. Unfortunately, the turmoil in the northwest later made him busy.

Returning to the capital this time, Wang Gang took advantage of Princess Nihuang's martial arts competition to attract a bride, making a big fuss to attract everyone's attention, and then asked Prince Ji to secretly replace Xiao Tingsheng with a child's corpse, and finally took him out of the palace.

For this reason, Wang Gang also owed King Ji a huge favor.

After Xiao Tingsheng was taken to Prince Jing's Mansion, Wang Gang told him his true life story and adopted him as his adopted son, restoring his original surname.

"Xiao Shu, let Tingsheng become your master! You teach him civil and martial arts, and you will live up to the name of Brother Qi." Wang Gang said to Mei Changsu.

Mei Changsu did not reject Wang Gang's proposal.

"My child, after you became a member of the royal family, you have been living in Yeyouting. Have you ever felt resentful?" Mei Changsu sighed.

Xiao Tingsheng shook his head first, then nodded.

Mei Changsu asked in confusion: "What kind of answer is this?"

Xiao Tingsheng said timidly: "When my adoptive father first told me about his life experience, I did feel a little resentful, but not anymore!"

Mei Changsu asked curiously: "Why?"

Xiao Tingsheng glanced at Wang Gang and said, "My foster father told me that all hardships will make you stronger if they cannot defeat you.

I don’t want to be a weak person, I want to be strong! "

Mei Changsu said distressedly: "Good boy, you have suffered, please bear with it for a while! After we help King Qi restore his reputation, you will be able to regain the title of king."

Xiao Tingsheng shook his head and said: "My foster father said that you have to earn your title by yourself, and you should not be influenced by your father's generation."

Mei Changsu was stunned, looking at the extremely determined Xiao Tingsheng, as if he saw the former King Qi.

Wang Gang smiled and said: "Ting Sheng is very ambitious, but you, a master, have fallen behind."

Mei Changsu said happily: "Ting Sheng is indeed a descendant of Queen Qi. From now on, you will stay with the master and I will pass on all my skills to you."

Xiao Tingsheng was overjoyed and knelt down to become his disciple again. This time Mei Changsu did not stop him.

After becoming a disciple, Wang Gang asked Xiao Tingsheng to go back and rest first, and the four of them discussed again.

"Nan Chu sent people to Daliang for marriage. The marriage group will arrive at Jinling in a month at most. The old man hopes that I will marry the princess of Da Chu." Wang Gang asked Princess Nihuang:
  "What is the origin of Princess Xiandai of Chu?"

Princess Nihuang has been leading Prince Mu's Mansion to resist Nanchu and is familiar with the situation there.

"Princess Xiandai Yu Wen Nian, the daughter of Nan Chu Sheng King Yu Wen Lin, I heard she is a great beauty." Princess Ni Huang said with a smile.

Mei Changsu laughed and said: "Prince Jing has been teasing me and Nihuang before, now it's my future princess's turn, how can she worry about gains and losses?"

Wang Gang shook his head and said: "It's not that I'm worried about gains and losses, I'm just a little curious."

Nihuang smiled and said: "This Princess Xiandai has a good reputation. She was taught by Yue Xiuze, a master of Langya, when she was young. She should not be the kind of pampered royal child."

Mei Changsu put away his smile and said seriously: "This Nanchu peace mission is a big move for me to reveal Xiao Jingrui's true life experience and use it against Xie Yu."

Wang Gang asked: "So I don't need to marry Yuwen Nian?"

Princess Nihuang joked: "Is Prince Jing a little disappointed?"

Wang Gang shook his head and said: "Why am I disappointed? It's her Yuwen Nian who should be sorry."

Mei Changsu said: "I am going to expose Xiao Jingrui's life experience and Xie Yu's evil deeds at the [-]th birthday party."

"Don't go out yourself. I'll make a trip when the time comes." Wang Gang was worried that something might happen to Mei Changsu due to his weak health.

Mei Changsu had seen Wang Gang's strength and knew that he could escape even if he was defeated by thousands of troops, so he did not persist.

"I want to rule the world, and I need your help." Wang Gang expressed his feelings to Mei Changsu and Princess Nihuang.

"It is not easy for Daliang to unify the world. From ancient times to the present, it has unified the country from south to north. It has never happened before." Mei Changsu said bluntly.

"I understand that Daliang does not yet have unified strength at this time. Even if I ascend the throne in the future, I may not be able to pacify the four parties." Wang Gang said with great ambition:
  "But I am confident that with Daliang in my hands, there will be a new atmosphere. I will reform the tax system, reform the military system, and even reform the civil service. From now on, all officials will be selected through imperial examinations."

"Imperial examination?" Mei Changsu didn't understand what Wang Gang meant.

Wang Gang said: "Nowadays, most officials in Daliang are elected, resulting in power falling into the hands of wealthy families, and few outstanding people from poor families.

After I ascend the throne, I will vigorously promote the examination system so that poor families can have a chance to succeed.

Only by gathering all the geniuses from all over the world under one roof can Daliang have the chance to unify the world. "

Mei Changsu understood what Wang Gang wanted to do and couldn't help frowning: "The imperial examination system touches the interests of aristocratic families and will inevitably suffer backlash in the future!"

Wang Gang nodded and said: "I know this is not a year's work, it may take ten years or even decades of hard work, but we can plant the seeds first and wait for them to blossom and bear fruit later."

Mei Changsu was thinking a lot, thinking carefully about the pros and cons of the imperial examination.

"Xiao Shu, I am going to build an academy first to train the people of Prince Jing's palace. How about you become the dean? Let Xiao Tingsheng be the first batch of students in the academy." Wang Gang suggested.

"I accept your order!" Mei Changsu said without hesitation.

Nihuang asked: "Can I send the children of the Mu family to school?"

Wang Gang smiled and said: "The college I want to run adheres to the principle of education without distinction. Anyone can enroll as long as they pass the examination!
  I have already decided on the name of the academy, and it is called Jinling University Hall. "

(End of this chapter)