PFC Chapter 419 The complexity in Qiao Shuwan’s heart!
Chapter 419 The complexity in Qiao Shuwan’s heart!
Middle palace.
The woman hugged the man in a somewhat infatuated manner, with a blush on her face, and the tent was filled with an ambiguous atmosphere.
Qiao Shuwan wrapped her arms tightly around Gu Jingzhi's neck, moved her head around, found a more comfortable position, and leaned into Gu Jingzhi's arms.
Gu Jingzhi could understand a woman's infatuation, so he hugged Qiao Shuwan tightly, enjoying the afterglow of the ambiguity.
a long time……
a long time……
Qiao Shuwan said quietly, "He came to see me a while ago, and I never imagined... that he would make it to the end!"
She slowly opened her eyes.
Emperor Wen's life span was short... She knew this better than anyone else, but she had never expected that the man would die within less than six years of the ten years promised.
I originally thought that my nominal husband would have to live for some time, but I never thought it would be so soon.
Gu Jingzhi was actually a little annoyed. The discoveries he had made over the past few days were piling up in his mind, and he also felt powerless because of the uncertain future.
The emperor of Daxia has been a bit troubled in recent years.
The cost of frequently changing emperors will inevitably lead to instability in the country.
Now, the old ministers of Emperor Xia have not yet left the court, and there is a group of people supported by Emperor Wen. If Zhou Quan succeeds to the throne, it will not be long before there will be another group of ministers belonging to Zhou Quan in the court.
The transfer of power was chaotic.
It seems to be just a transfer of imperial power, but in fact it will gradually extend to the transfer of power among the six ministries and even the cabinet.
Before Emperor Wen ascended the throne, Emperor Xia at least gave him time and opportunities, and even personally helped the crown prince build up his power. This was the most fundamental reason why Emperor Wen was able to get started quickly.
And what about Zhou Quan?
He is young, has no confidants of his own, and cannot obey others' orders. It won't be long before a power struggle breaks out in the court.
What kind of people would he use when he has no foundation at all?
Eunuch?
lackey?
Gu Jingzhi is no longer at the age where he would curse the emperor for being incompetent. After eight years of competing in the officialdom, he has also formed his own political structure. The reason why outsiders believe that Gu Jingzhi will definitely become the prime minister in the future is very simple.
The current political tone of the Great Xia Dynasty was promoted by Gu Jingzhi, and the effect was quite good, so everyone acquiesced to this fact!
However, any new policy needs time to consolidate, and these years are far from enough.
In the future, Gu Jingzhi will need to use his power as Prime Minister to make the new policy a truly unshakable political concept.
"Have you never cared about the prince's studies all these years?"
He gently smoothed the woman's messy hair, his tone a little sad.
Hearing about her eldest son, Qiao Shuwan's eyes widened. She looked at Gu Jingzhi curiously and asked, "Why are you mentioning Quan'er's academic performance? He and the doctors from the Eastern Palace usually examine his studies. I always heard that his studies were excellent, so I didn't ask any more questions!"
He refers to Emperor Wen!
Gu Jingzhi felt a little helpless. Why did he mention Zhou Quan?
Don’t you know that your son has been ruined?
Gu Jingzhi quietly told Qiao Shuwan the information he had noticed from his conversation with Zhou Quan in the East Palace some time ago...all of it.
Qiao Shuwan was stunned. She suddenly sat up, and the thin blanket slipped off her shoulders, revealing her beautiful collarbone.
"You mean... Quan'er was crippled by someone?"
"Ok!"
Gu Jingzhi said helplessly: "There is nothing wrong with his knowledge and talent, but his political ideas are completely different from those of today!"
"I've tried to test him. It's probably just an age issue. Your Majesty's usual tests don't involve far-reaching national policies. They're more about testing his mind as a king!"
"What the Crown Prince has learned would have been considered excellent if it were during the previous emperor's time. However, after so many years of implementing the new policies, a new governing philosophy has basically been formed in the country..."
Gu Jingzhi didn't continue.
Qiao Shuwan is a smart woman. Although she does not interfere in politics on weekdays, her interests are shared with Gu Jingzhi, and the two of them often communicate, both physically and mentally.
Therefore, Qiao Shuwan did not become distracted from state affairs just because she was in charge of the harem.
Now, hearing what Gu Jingzhi said, she couldn't help but feel panic in her heart. What consequences will happen if the king and the ministers... or the ministers and the king have inconsistent governing philosophies?
There is no need to look at the previous dynasty. Just the Jianwu dynasty, where Emperor Xia competed with the aristocratic families... is enough to foresee the future.
The head of the new policy would undoubtedly be the man he currently relied on, and the successor king would be his eldest son.
If two people have a dispute...
If her son wins, the man in her heart will be exiled.
If a man wins, his son will become a complete puppet.
She understood Gu Jingzhi. She knew that this man who gave her a sense of security did not have any unnecessary ambitions. This was why she was still willing to enjoy the tenderness that the man brought her.
If there is a conflict between the two, she will be in torment.
If the son wins, the lover will be gone, and the good situation of Daxia will be gone, and it may even cause unrest.
If the lover wins, the world will be at peace, but the son will be depressed. The conflict between the lover and the son will turn into a life-and-death struggle, and the lover's reputation will change from a virtuous minister... to a powerful minister, a treacherous minister, or even a traitor!
How to do?
Three words appeared in Qiao Shuwan's mind. Over the years, except for the time when she was exiled to Ningzhou, when she was worried about her uncertain future, she had never had any other worries.
Now that worry is back.
Gu Jingzhi kissed the woman's forehead gently and said, "Any countermeasures are useless now. His Majesty has arrived after all..."
"Ugh!"
Qiao Shuwan could understand.
Emperor Wen has reached the end of his life, and at this time he can only let Zhou Quan take over. This is the choice of the royal family and the court!
Can't change!
It is foreseeable that she may be constantly caught in a dilemma in the future, and as time goes by, those contradictions will become more and more serious.
Judging from the overall situation, maintaining the current situation is the best option.
From a selfish point of view, no emperor would allow his ministers to constantly go against his ideas, especially a young king whose mind is still unstable and all he can think of is probably to surpass or emulate previous emperors!
The late emperor was the founding monarch, and no one can surpass this achievement.
Although Emperor Wen seemed to be just so-so, during the years he was in power, the country was peaceful, Daxia was peaceful, the people became more prosperous, and a prosperous era was about to come.
If he had not died young, Emperor Wen might have become a capable ruler in history books, right?
Will the young emperor think of surpassing his father?
The answer is inevitable.
Because this is in line with the expectations of the court and even the world for the emperor.
This expectation weighs on a young emperor who has not yet taken power. What will he think?
Seize power!
Make yourself a true emperor.
With this mentality, if he succeeds, he will expand infinitely, and the self-righteous idea in his heart will emerge, thus changing some of the current conditions in Daxia.
Lost...
He would regard the ministers who hold power in the court as thorns in his eyes and thorns in his flesh!