My father is Jiajing

Chapter 123 Prince Yu's Worry
When Gao Gong heard Zhu Zaigui express his intention to send an imperial censor who was familiar with military strategies to check and balance Qiu Luan, he couldn't help but raise his eyebrows, as if this was a good idea.

But it doesn’t seem to work.

Because the power granted to Qiu Luan by Emperor Jiajing was so great this time, ordinary censors and governors could not play any checks and balances at all. Moreover, the imperial edict urging Weng Wanda to set off was still on the way. According to the most optimistic estimate, it would take more than a month for Weng Wanda to arrive in the capital and return to his position.

And this more than one month period was obviously not so easy to endure.

For now, all we can hope is that after taking over Datong, Andada will be able to behave himself for a while and give the imperial court a chance to catch his breath.

But can this matter develop as people wish?

Obviously this is also impossible.

Because according to previous battle reports, Anda had subdued the chief of Doyan Guard, Yingke, and organized it into the "Liaoyang Army". Moreover, since May, the Three Doyan Guards, this extraordinary force outside the Great Wall that once helped Emperor Chengzu achieve great things, has become a powerful force.

Now he has changed his allegiance and has repeatedly led Anda's forces to invade Guangning and Liaoyang, harming Liaodong. He has also threatened important towns such as Baimaquan and Huanghua Town, damaging the court's interests in Liaodong.

Under such circumstances, it is simply wishful thinking to expect Andada to behave himself and give the court some time.

Gao Gong said: "With the power of Xianning Hou now and the trust of your majesty, it will be difficult to check and balance Xianning Hou by sending an imperial censor and governor. Moreover, Xianning Hou is narrow-minded. If the check and balance fails, it will lead to disunity among the people, which will also be a disaster for the Datong guards."

After hearing what Gao Gong said, Zhu Zaigui couldn't help but feel a headache. "Then let's hope that God will be merciful. I hope things won't develop in the direction I expected."

Gao Gong didn't know what direction Zhu Zaigui was expecting. He just thought that Zhu Zaigui was kind-hearted and was worried about the people in Xuanda.

Gao Gong said: "The court has suffered such a great loss. Although Qiu Luan is not as wise as his grandfather Qiu Wuxianggong, if he can listen to the advice of his left and right and hold on to the front line of Xuanda, there is still hope."

Zhu Zaigui chuckled twice, "He will definitely be able to hold on to Xuanda. This will not surprise me at all. I am worried about other issues."

Hearing this, Gao Gong couldn't help but become curious, "What is the prince worried about?"

Zhu Zaigui looked at the curious Gao Gong. He couldn't directly tell Gao Gong the most alarmist result, because even if he told Gao Gong, no one would believe it. Moreover, once the news spread, it would be a disaster for both himself and Gao Gong.

Moreover, Zhu Zaigui didn't want to be Tian Feng, so he naturally did not answer Gao Gong's question.

Zhu Zaigui changed the subject and said, "The teacher hasn't started today's class yet."

Gao Gong was reminded by Zhu Zaigui and quickly came back to his senses. He apologized to Zhu Zaigui and said, "Your Majesty, please forgive me. I was distracted."

Zhu Zaigui said: "It's not the teacher's fault. It's the students who asked too many questions and led the teacher astray."

Just when Zhu Zaigui was teaching, the glorious Qiu Luan finally arrived in Datong with the status of General Zhengxi.

After arriving in Datong, Qiu Luan did not immediately organize the restoration of the living order of the people of Datong, but went directly to the general's mansion to enjoy himself.

Qiu Luan was enjoying the luxurious life of a general leisurely, as if the urgency outside the general's mansion had nothing to do with him at all.

"My Lord, I have found a fun thing for you."

Shi Yi, a trusted servant of Qiu Luan, knew his master's temperament very well. How could Datong be such a poor place without some fun? So after Qiu Luan arrived in Datong, Shi Yi, a loyal servant, began to find fun for Qiu Luan.

After hearing what Shi Yi said, Qiu Luan stopped shaking, looked up at Shi Yi, and said with a slightly dissatisfied tone: "Call me Marshal from now on." Shi Yi quickly flattered: "Yes, yes, Marshal."

After Qiu Luan heard Shi Yi call him "Marshal", his mood immediately became extremely good. Although this title is not as noble as "Marquis", it is more imposing than "Marquis".

Moreover, Qiu Luan believed that his abilities were even greater than those of his grandfather Qiu Yue, but he just had no chance to show them.

Now that the opportunity has finally come, how can Qiu Luan not be excited?
So now Qiu Luan’s favorite title is not Marquis, nor General, but Marshal.

Qiu Luan looked at Shi Yi again and asked, "What kind of fun is this?"

When Shi Yi heard what Qiu Luan said, he quickly replied, "I recently found an artist from Taiyuan in Datong named Hou Rong, who is very good at ventriloquism. With just a table, a chair, a fan, and a ruler, he can make a hundred sounds look real."

When Qiu Luan heard Shi Yi say this, his eyes suddenly lit up.

Such a skilled ventriloquist is rare even in the capital.

Moreover, those who are good at ventriloquism are mostly eloquent, and as a "rich second generation", Qiu Luan's hobbies have long gone beyond the general low-level interests. He likes this kind of novel and fun things, so Qiu Luan likes such talents the most.

Qiu Luan said, "Go find this ventriloquist. I want to test his skills."

Shi Yi quickly replied, "Yes, Marshal, please wait a moment. I will go and invite you right away."

Qiu Luan rubbed his palms happily, looking forward to the ventriloquist that Shi Yi would bring.

Hou Rong, who was waiting outside, was also feeling nervous and anxious. He never expected that a mere ventriloquist like him would be noticed by such a big shot. So Hou Rong was aware of the importance of this opportunity. He vowed to seize it and show his most skillful tongue in front of the noble man, so that the noble man could feel the pleasure he brought.

In this way, he will have the opportunity to soar to the sky and become a superior person.

"Master Shi, is the Marshal going to see me?"

As soon as Hou Rong saw Shi Yi, he asked with a flattering smile.

Shi Yi was in a very good mood as he looked at the pretty boy Hou Rong and listened to his pleasant compliments.

Shi Yi said: "The Marshal happens to be free, you must perform well. If you mess up, you will suffer the consequences."

Hou Rong said excitedly: "Master Shi, rest assured, I will definitely live up to your expectations and perform for you in the best condition!"

Shi Yi nodded and took Hou Rong into the general's mansion.

When Qiu Luan saw Hou Rong brought in by Shi Yi, she immediately liked him. He looked so attractive.

Qiu Luan looked at Hou Rong unabashedly and asked, "What talents do you have?"

Hou Rong said carefully: "I am good at ventriloquism and can imitate the sounds of hundreds of birds and beasts."

Qiu Luan's eyes lit up when he heard this. "Okay, okay, I like talents like you. Shi Yi, you go out first. I want to appreciate this man's ventriloquism skills alone to see if he is really eloquent."

(End of this chapter)