Cheng Zheng intended to let Yuan Xin calm down for a while, but what he was waiting for was news from the elder of the Yun Clan Council, asking the two of them to prepare carefully for the exam, and the selection of the successor to King Xiang would begin next month.
This incident was a bit sudden for both Cheng Zheng and Yuan Xin.
Cheng Zheng had met King Xiang and knew that he was in poor health, but he didn't expect that he was in such bad health that he had to retire to recuperate.
What he didn't expect was that he would compete with him for Xiang.
The person who holds the position of king is actually Yuan Xin.
Yuan Xin was equally surprised.
He had accomplished the task of rescuing the second princess, so it was reasonable for him to be granted the title of fourth-grade general.
However, he was nominated as a candidate for Prince Xiang.
Was it too hasty for the council?
Just when Yuan Xin was confused and confused, Cheng Zheng came.
"Yuan Xin."
Cheng Zheng stepped forward and called him.
Seeing that Cheng Zheng had arrived, Yuanxin didn't show any enthusiasm, so he asked coldly, "You are here because of the fight for King Xiang, right?"
Cheng Zheng knew that Yuan Xin was still resenting him for hiding Meng Han's death, so he was not surprised by his indifference and replied straightforwardly, "You are right."
Yuan Xin snorted, "I've been living here for half a month, and you didn't come early or late, but you came just after the Council delivered the decree.
If I couldn't guess your intention, I would be really stupid. ” Cheng Zheng explained, "It's not that I don't care about you.
I know you were sad to learn about Meng Han's death.
I wanted you to calm down, so I didn't come to you."
"Don't mention Meng Han," Yuan Xin stopped sternly, with a fierce look in his eyes, "If you mention her once, I will hate you even more."
Cheng Zheng didn't know about Yuan Xin's misunderstanding and didn't take it seriously, "Okay, don't mention her.
I'm not here for her.
I just want to persuade you to give up the fight for King Xiang."
Yuan Xin sneered, "I never thought that the responsibility of the Yun Clan would fall on me.
I was still hesitant before you came, but after you came, I made up my mind.
It's impossible for me to give up."
Cheng Zheng held back his anger and persuaded, "Yuan Xin, I hope you can calm down and think about it carefully.
The position of King Xiang is of great importance and is not a plaything for your anger."
Yuan Xin raised the corner of his mouth contemptuously, "It's a big deal, so in your opinion, I'm still a naughty gangster, right?
I thought so before, but I suddenly realized that it doesn't seem to be the case.
If I really If you are so incompetent, the Council will not mention my name, and you will not come to me, right?
Why are you afraid of looking down on a fledgling me so much?
Are you so unsure of your abilities?"
"It's not me that I'm worried about, it's you.
You know what?"
Cheng Zheng walked up to him and stared at him, "Prince Xiang's position is complex, and he is like walking on thin ice.
If you are not careful, you will be doomed.
I can't let you take the risk." " "I don't care."
Yuan Xin smiled easily, "I don't care about the catastrophe.
Anyway, there is nothing to love in life now, so there is no joy in life, and no fear in death."
Cheng Zheng earnestly warned, "If you really have this kind of thinking, you are even less suitable to lead the Yun Clan.
I advise you very seriously that the Yun Clan is what it is today because of the blood and bones of our ancestors.
If it is destroyed by you, You can't afford the consequences."
"That's enough."
Yuan Xin suddenly became angry, "Am I so incompetent in your mind?
You don't believe me.
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I want to prove to you whether I am capable or not.
The Council and the Emperor have decided.
It's not your turn to judge."
"Yuan Xin, you were trained by me.
I think no one is more qualified to judge you than me.
You are extraordinary in martial arts but lack experience.
You are smart and smart but impulsive and reckless.
The position of King Xiang is not suitable for you.
If you really If you want to sit on it, you have to turn yourself upside down If you change, your head may be broken, or you may be completely different.
It will be worse than the pain you suffered when you were forced to join the army.
I don't want you to endure this, and I don't want you to take risks, and the Yun Clan cannot afford it.
It's a risk."
Cheng Zheng advised earnestly.
Yuan Xin was unmoved, "Once this thing starts, it won't end easily.
You might as well go back and prepare well.
We'll see you at the meeting."
Seeing his persistence, Cheng Zheng knew that talking more would be useless, so he just asked him to think calmly and then left.
After Minxuan learned that the Council nominated Yuanxin and Cheng Zheng as candidates for King Xiang, he intended to advise Yuanxin.
He knew very well that the relationship between Cheng Zheng and Yilin was unbreakable, and Cheng Zheng could only support Yilin on the road to seizing the throne.
In order to find a right-hand man, he used Menghan's death to drive a wedge between Cheng Zheng and Yuanxin, and then he hoped Can take Yuan Xin for his own use.
Minxuan invited Yuanxin to the Hong'an Prince's Palace and expressed his intention.
Yuanxin refused without saying a word.
He stood firm and did not want to be anyone's party member, even if he could not get the position of King Xiang.
Yuan Xin left gracefully.
He was not tempted because he had never thought about competing for the position.
He knew that he was too junior to take on such an important task.
He did not relent in front of Cheng Zheng that day just because he wanted to be angry.
It’s just Qi Cheng Zheng.
However, since I have been nominated by the emperor, I should prepare myself so as not to embarrass myself too much.
He had nothing to do so he went to the study in the main courtyard of Zhenxi Prince's Mansion, and Cheng Zheng happened to be there too.
Without saying a word, Yuan Xin walked to the bookshelf and took the few books closest to him.
He turned around and was about to leave, but was stopped by Cheng Zheng.
Cheng Zheng stepped forward and handed him a copy of The Theory of Ten Thousand Peoples, and said seriously, "If you really want to fight for the throne, take a good look."
"Thank you."
Yuan Xin deliberately put pressure on Cheng Zheng, so he accepted it readily and went out.
Cheng Zheng stood at the door thoughtfully.
The book was specially prepared by him for Yuan Xin.
He still remembered that when he was a child, he accidentally looked through that book, and his grandfather found out and scolded him, saying that the book was sharply written.
The treacherous thoughts cannot be understood by those who are not familiar with the world.
Children are easily deceived by them when they are young.
As for Yuan Xin, when he returned to his villa on the outskirts of the city, he threw the book Cheng Zheng had given him into the corner and said disdainfully, "Who wants to compete with you for the throne."
In mid-summer and May, the Council conducted assessments on the two candidates respectively, including literary examinations, martial arts examinations, policy discussions, military use, patriarchy, and moral assessments in complicated categories, too numerous to mention, which lasted for a full month.
Afterwards, the discussion cabinet will conduct a comprehensive discussion and submit the results and suggestions to King Xiang and the emperor, who will make the final decision.
Cheng Zheng won with an overwhelming advantage, but just when the emperor was about to draw up the decree, something unexpected happened.
As soon as possible, he wrote a letter of impeachment against Cheng Zheng in the name of the crown prince, pointing out that he was lawless, arrogant and disloyal as he committed the following crimes.
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This was because Minxuan released the news that Menghan had been killed by Yilin.
Cheng Zheng was so angry that he went straight to the Qinghe Palace to question Yilin.
The two of them had a quarrel, and Yilin did this out of anger.
As King Zhunxiang, Cheng Zheng will assist the prince to ascend the throne in the future.
Being impeached by the prince will undoubtedly be his fatal flaw.
After that, the Council began to consider Yuan Xin.
Although his resume was shallow, he was also a general, and he was talented, clever and flexible.
If he could maintain his pure nature and work hard and make progress, he would be a rare talent.
The Council conducted several additional tests on Yuanxin, but Yuanxin lived alone in the suburbs of the city and did not know the inside story.
He answered the elders' questions seriously and thought that the story was over, and did not take it to heart at all.
He was dedicated because he didn't want to embarrass the Cheng family, and he believed that Cheng Zheng was taught by his grandfather and father, so he would not perform worse than him no matter what.
Just when he was planning a new round of sightseeing, the emperor sent someone to convey the order.
Manager Ming'an complained in front of the courtyard why Yuan Xin lived in such a remote place, making it difficult for him to find him.
Yuan Xin knelt down to listen to the edict heartlessly, thinking it was nothing more than praise and comfort after losing the election.
After Ming'an finished reading the edict, he was so frightened that he couldn't speak and asked Ming'an to repeat it.
Ming'an read it again, but Yuanxin still felt that it was very unreal, like a dream.
He asked Ming'an if he was sure it was Cheng Yuanxin and not Cheng Zheng.
Ming'an joked with him for a few words and then left happily, while Yuanxin was still immersed in being at a loss.
He was restless all day and tossed and turned all night.
When Yuanxin opened his eyes at dawn the next day and saw that the imperial edict was still on the table, he finally believed that it was true.
In just a few months, Yuanxin's official promotion from ninth-rank associate to fourth-rank general to first-rank Xiang king was so fast that he himself could not accept it.
Yuan Xin's itinerary was fully arranged with thanksgiving, throne transfer, seal granting, as well as internal celebrations and sacrifices of the Yun clan, etc., and there was no room for doubt anymore.
Xu Qingsong changed his title to Duke An Guo.
After explaining all the government affairs to Yuan Xin in detail, he returned to his hometown to recuperate.
Yuan Xin anxiously accepted the appointment of King Xiang and refused to set up another residence.
In order to facilitate communication, he moved back to his hometown.
He came to live in Zhenxi Prince's Mansion.
When Yuanxin took office as a new official, he did not dare to neglect.
He worked day and night to familiarize himself with government affairs, forgetting to eat and sleep.
His hard-working and diligent attitude made the elders of the Council feel relieved.
Until one day, when Yuanxin was looking through books at night, he saw the Theory of Ten Thousand Peoples given to him by Cheng Zheng.
Yuanxin thought that since it was specially recommended by Cheng Zheng, it must be a good book, so he sat down and read it carefully.
With Yuan Xin's sophistry, he quickly saw the paradoxes in the book, as well as some very one-sided views.
Talking about people's livelihood from the perspective of a saint is complete nonsense.
He specially recommended it to me before the assessment.
Read this kind of book to prepare your strategy Yuanxin realized Cheng Zheng's intentions.
I trust you so much, but you actually want to harm me.
You are using tricks to even your brother.
Yuanxin threw down the book angrily, "Come here."
The servant came in and asked, "What are your orders, Master?"
"Send this book to Duanhou Mansion and tell him that I want an explanation from him."
"Yes."
The servant had just taken the book away when he was stopped by Yuan Xin again, "Come back, come back and leave the book behind.
You can go to Duanhou's Mansion and ask the Marquis to come over."
"Yes."
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The servant respectfully handed back the book and left.
When Cheng Zheng came in, Yuan Xin was flipping through Wanmin Lun with great interest, raising the corners of his mouth contemptuously and shaking his head, as if he was watching a joke.
"Look for me."
Cheng Zheng came in.
Yuan Xin threw the book on the table and said unceremoniously, "Give me an explanation."
Cheng Zheng saw the title of the book and knew what he meant, without any excuse, "It's just what you think."
Yuan Xin stood up, stared at him coldly and said, "Reason."
Cheng Zheng looked at him directly and said without any secret, "I don't want you to become King Xiang."
Yuan Xin said with a proud smile, "But I am already King Xiang, how can I be disappointed?"
"No."
Cheng Zheng said calmly.
Yuan Xin snorted disdainfully, "The elders said that I have little experience.
If you assist me in the future, I will get twice the result with half the effort.
This is how you assist me."
Cheng Zheng was calm and composed, "If you need it in the future, I will do my best to help you."
"No, I'm afraid that I will be misled by a despicable and insidious person like you."
Yuanxin raised his eyebrows and flatly refused.
Cheng Zheng was very unhappy when he heard what he said about himself, but he didn't respond.
He had indeed plotted against Yuan Xin.
Yuan Xin raised his lips again, "By the way, I live alone in Zhenxi Prince's Mansion and feel lonely.
I wonder if you would like to come and accompany me, brother?"
Cheng Zheng heard the unkindness in Yuan Xin's tone, and did not refuse.
At least living here, the two of them would not become more estranged, and they would be like a family.
Otherwise, they would be afraid that they would drift further apart.
Cheng Zheng agreed, " OK.”sjgsf0916: