PFC Chapter 159 I Want to Make a Southern Tour
Chapter 159 I Want to Make a Southern Tour
Now, the atmosphere in the court was harmonious. The ministers smiled obsequiously, but the shrewd ministers, though outwardly composed, were inwardly pondering that something was very wrong with what had happened today.
The Emperor is extremely sensitive about age; it's usually a taboo subject. The fact that the Emperor brought it up himself today must mean something is wrong.
After the emperor laughed, he looked at the ministers' performance and felt relieved. If he could let everyone know everything, what kind of emperor would he be?
"I have something to announce."
As soon as he said that, the room fell silent instantly, and even the breathing became much quieter.
The ministers all thought, "Here it comes, it must be something important."
"I have decided to make a southern tour to see this land. Which of my beloved ministers will accompany me?"
As soon as the emperor finished speaking, the eunuchs began to read the list aloud.
The ministers were somewhat bewildered. In the past, the emperor was not one to travel and go to war. Why was he suddenly going on a southern tour?
Many ministers were called out by name, and those whose names were called were naturally happy, as traveling with the emperor was an immense honor.
The ministers listened to the list, and when the eunuch finished reading it, they were puzzled because neither Jia Daishan nor Jia Daihua were on it. They wondered why the emperor would go out without taking the Duke of Rongguo and the Duke of Ningguo with him.
The princes who were now attending court were also quite puzzled. In the past, when their father went out, he always took two dukes with him, which was a sign of trust.
The Emperor now finds himself enjoying a strange pleasure; he finds the expressions on his ministers' faces particularly amusing as they try to guess and ponder.
"When I went on my southern tour, the Crown Prince oversaw the country, while the fourth and sixth princes stayed behind to assist me."
Eldest, Third, and Seventh Princes, accompany me on this imperial tour.
The princes bowed respectfully. The sixth prince knew that when his father went out, the crown prince would definitely oversee the country, and he would be the assistant, with many things he could do.
When the Sixth Prince heard that his younger brother, Xiao Qi, was also going, he felt a headache coming on. He knew his brother's temperament and he had to warn him again not to act impulsively or foolishly.
"I also plan to bring my grandson Minghe along. If any of my ministers have grandsons and would like to bring one along, that would be nice too. It would be lively for the children to be together."
However, those who are too young will be spared this time.
The ministers were even more baffled. They knew that the prince was favored, but why were they being asked to bring their grandsons along?
This is a major trip to the south, so why bring a bunch of children along? Some ministers thought it was a good thing, as their own grandsons and the emperor's grandsons could be together and have formed a friendship since childhood.
Ministers who don't even have children naturally don't care, and some who don't even have grandchildren only regret that their sons are not up to par and will miss out this time.
Jia Daishan and Jia Daihua also felt something was wrong; they weren't on the list, and the Emperor was wondering who he intended to send as guards.
At this moment, the emperor suddenly remembered something and said...
"By the way, the two Dukes Rong and Ning will definitely be with me, so they weren't included on the list."
And Daishan, bring your eldest grandson along. Minghe often mentions it; if your grandson doesn't go, I'm afraid Minghe will cause me trouble."
As soon as these words were spoken, a clever person would know that the emperor was doing this on purpose. What did he mean by bringing his grandson? He wanted the eldest grandson of the Jia family to go.
The Crown Prince and the Grand Tutor exchanged glances; the Emperor had indeed become curious about Hu'er.
Lin Ruhai is now also qualified to attend court, although his position is far back. He will be attending this time as well.
Lin Ruhai also frowned. He knew Hu'er's extraordinary qualities and was afraid that she would stand out too much. Hu'er was too young now, and that wouldn't be good.
Jia Daishan remained calm and agreed with a smile.
The emperor was satisfied and left the court contentedly.
As soon as Jia Daishan and his entourage finished their court session, Zhang Heming invited them to a restaurant for a get-together.
Jia Daishan and Jia Daihua arrived, and sure enough, the Crown Prince was also inside.
After exchanging greetings, Jia Daihua asked:
"There was no indication of anything before, why is the Emperor suddenly making a southern tour?"
I thought the emperor wanted to go to war, so why did he suddenly decide to make a southern tour?
The Emperor had been there before; he had been there twice before. Once was shortly after his ascension to the throne, when he went on a southern tour to stabilize the people's hearts.
One time was a long time ago, when the world was at peace, and the emperor wanted to go out. This time, after returning, the emperor said that it was too much of a burden on the people and a waste of money, and that he would not go again. Why did he suddenly want to go?
Crown Prince:
"It's because of the glass and the mirror."
Jia Daishan exclaimed in surprise:
"How does this have anything to do with it?"
The Crown Prince was helpless:
"Actually, Father Emperor doesn't want to go out. It's because the country's treasury is empty from the previous wars."
"Things have finally gotten better over the years, and Father Emperor is unwilling to spend money."
Upon hearing this, everyone understood that the emperor was now thinking of going out because the national treasury was full again from the money earned from glass and mirrors.
That's certainly true; there is a significant connection.
Zhang Heming stroked his beard: "There is still one thing I don't understand. Why is it a southern tour? Could it be that His Majesty really is just going on a trip?"
The Crown Prince frowned. "I don't quite understand either, but Father isn't the type to go out just for fun. Father must have a purpose for going out, and I've heard that things seem a bit unstable at the Zhen family in Jiangnan."