Save the Bachelor of Heaven

Xiang Nan was not too sad that he was not canonized as prince. Instead, he knew that his opportunity had come.

He then left a message to Chai Mu, asking him to send someone to keep an eye on Li Min.

Because Li Min had recently been transferred from the Ministry of War to the Ministry of Household Affairs, and this matter was not simple.

Li Min was a minister in the Ministry of War and had made military exploits in Danchi. Logically speaking, it was possible for him to be promoted to a higher level.

But he asked himself to be transferred to the household department to be a small chief.

Demean yourself. If there is nothing fishy in it, only ghosts will believe it.

Xiang Nan knew that the reason why Li Min was transferred to the household department was mainly to make money for Li Chengye.

Li Chengye spent money to win over old ministers, train dead soldiers, and support the world, and it was not a small amount of money.

But with his prince's salary, it is naturally difficult to do these things.

Therefore, he set his sights on the Ministry of Finance. Transferring Li Min to the household department was an opportunity to make money.

Just like during the Kangxi period, Kowloon seized the throne.

The Crown Prince, the Eighth Prince, the Ninth Prince, and the Tenth Prince all recruited disciples and supported corrupt officials to collect money for the purpose of seizing their heirs.

…

Xiang Nan then went to see Gao Ming.

"Uncle, the remnants of Dan Chi have been in rebellion in the Western Region recently. My father intends to select a capable cadre in the court to be the Marquis of Zhenbei and lead troops to guard Dan Chi." He smiled and said to Gao Ming, "I think Gao Xianbiao uncle He has been stationed in the Western Territory for many years, and with his prestige in the Western Territory, he will definitely be able to conquer the rest of Dan Chi's party. Tomorrow at the court, I will strongly recommend my cousin Gao Xian to my father."

Gao Ming smiled slightly, "Actually, it doesn't matter who is going to guard Dan Chi. What's important is that King Yi must not go!"

Xiang Nan nodded, "Thank you, uncle, for reminding me."

If he becomes the Marquis of Zhenbei and leaves the center of power in the capital, it will not be easy to come back in the future.

The Marquis of Zhenbei guards one side and looks like a local emperor, but in fact the power still comes from above.

Once Li Shi died of illness and Li Chengye succeeded to the throne, he, the Marquis of Zhenbei, could be deported to Beijing and imprisoned for execution with a single imperial edict.

Even if he raises an army to rebel, when the time comes, as a prince of the Toyo Dynasty, he will be able to mobilize many people from the West and win many battles with the Toyo Dynasty army.

In history, although the Xiongnu, Turks, Uighurs, Xianbei, Tubo, Khitan, Rouran, Shatuo, etc. repeatedly invaded the border, there were really only a few who could occupy the Central Plains. Most are quick gains and then quickly driven out.

Therefore, even without Gao Ming's reminder, Xiang Nan would not become the Marquis of Zhenbei.

"King Yi is a smart man. Now that the crown prince's position has been decided, only by being wise and protecting oneself and staying dormant can we make great achievements." Gao Ming said again.

Xiang Nan nodded.

…

Later, Gao Kun told Xiang Nan about Li Min.

"King Yi, recently Li Min applied for a batch of money from the Ministry of Household Affairs to build a bronze statue of Wanfo Temple. I think this matter is a bit strange," he said.

"Isn't the repair of the bronze statue an errand of your Ministry of Revenue? Why did Li Min get involved?" Xiang Nanqi asked.

However, he actually knew that the reason why Li Min intervened in the casting of the Buddha was actually because he deliberately wanted the money for the casting of the Buddha.

"Some time ago, Li Min asked King Zhong to transfer him to the Ministry of Household Affairs. As soon as he entered the Ministry of Household Affairs, King Zhong established a friendship with me and asked me to hand over the supervision of the casting of bronze statues to Li Min. King Zhong's identity As a relative of the emperor and an elder, I come to visit you in person, I...how can I not agree?" Gao Kun explained.

"Then according to my second cousin's wishes, what kind of article will Li Min be involved in?" Xiang Nan asked.

"As the Minister of the Ministry of Revenue, although I have some doubts, it is inconvenient for my own people to check their own identities. Why don't King Yi conduct a thorough investigation to see what Li Min wants to do?" Gao Kun declined.

Xiang Nan knew that he was deliberately alienating himself.

In fact, as Gao Kun's status as the Minister of Household Affairs, it was a matter of course to investigate Li Min, the head of the Household Department. But he blamed the matter on himself.

Xiang Nan knew that he had two purposes.

Firstly, it was to test myself. After all, he will be a prince in the future, and his lack of ability will not suffice;

Secondly, it was to distance himself. Prime Minister Gao and Prince Zhong were enemies, but because he was the one to investigate, it seemed that he was deliberately framed and used party strife to eliminate dissidents.

This would arouse the emperor's fear, but asking Xiang Nan to investigate would not.

"Cheng Yin understands." Xiang Nan nodded.

…

Turn around and go to court to discuss politics.

"Although Tiedal was beheaded in the battle of Danchi, in the past few months, disputes between various nobles have continued, and rogue bandits often harassed the borders of Toyochao, Shuobo, and Xizhou.

I have decided to select a person from our court who is familiar with the terrain of the Western Territory, understands the local customs and people, and can lead troops. I will make him the Marquis of Zhenbei to govern Danchi. Do you have any recommendations? "Li Hao said.

When Xiang Nan heard this, his spirits trembled.

Knowing that the emperor actually wanted him to guard Danchi.

He had found King Danchi's tent before and was obviously familiar with the terrain of the Western Territory. Moreover, he led troops to contribute to King Danchi's tent and captured King Tiedal alive, so he was obviously someone who knew how to fight.

"Father, my son recommended General Gao Xian of Zhenyuan. General Gao has guarded the northwest for many years and has a good understanding of the situation, military strength, and people's sentiments in the northwest. If you want to rule Danchi for a long time, there is no more suitable candidate than General Gao." Xiang Nan immediately stood up and struck first as a strong move.

"His Royal Highness King Yi really does not shy away from relatives when he promotes talents! General Gao Xiangao's Anhu Mansion already controls the entire Western Territory. If he is allowed to take over Danchi again, how is it different from directly making him a king?!" Xiang Nan spoke just now After falling, Li Min, the son of King Zhong, said in a strange way.

"I'm afraid what Mr. Li said is biased. Your Majesty is a man of merit and merit. General Gao has guarded the Western Region in these years, quelled foreign invasions many times, and made great military exploits! This time, he has the important task of guarding Danchi and wiping out the bandits. It’s none other than General Gao!” Lord Ye Chengye, the official minister of Gao Xiangyi’s party, said.

"Isn't Mr. Ye's statement too arbitrary? The Feng Dynasty is a huge country with a lot of talents. There are no less than dozens of people in this court who are good at civil and military skills and are good at leading troops. If you want to promote talents, you must be fair!" Zong Huan, the Minister of Punishment, retorted.

"When it comes to those who are good at leading troops, King Zhong is second to none!" Some courtiers from King Zhong's party said.

"General Gao Xian worked hard in the battle against Danchi and deserved to take on this important task!" Someone else from Prime Minister Gao's party said.

"Because of this, if General Gao defeated Dan Chi and then went to govern Dan Chi, how could Dan Chi be convinced!" Another person from the loyal king's party retorted.

Xiang Nan observed carefully and remembered them one by one.

These ministers who are loyal to the king and high ministers must be eliminated when he comes to power in the future.

…

"What are you arguing about? Tell me one by one!" Seeing them arguing, Emperor Li Hao immediately slapped Gentian angrily and yelled loudly.

For a moment, the four houses were silent and there was no sound.

"Your Majesty, I recommend King Yi!" At this time, Li Min suddenly stood up and said.

When Xiang Nan heard this, his heart skipped a beat.