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Xuanyuan Heng, the sixth prince of Daxi Kingdom, is a man of both military and literary talents and has noble moral character. He is not only favored by the emperor, but also very popular in the court.

Xuanyuan Heng also continued to make friends with talented people, and those who supported him occupied most of the court.

Because the emperor also wanted him to be the next emperor, he allowed the princes to intrigue and form factions for personal gain.

When everyone thought that Xuanyuan Heng would undoubtedly be the next emperor, Xuanyuan Heng refused the emperor's succession and recommended his brother who was mediocre in both moral character and ability.

Xuanyuan Heng's elder brother, named Xuanyuan Lang, is the second child.

Their biological mother was just a foot-washing maid beside the queen. After giving birth to two children, she did not get any official title until her death, when she was posthumously conferred the title of noble lady.

The two brothers have depended on each other since childhood, and Xuanyuan Heng is a brother-con. No matter how bad Xuanyuan Lang is, in his eyes, Xuanyuan Lang is a perfect brother.

He would not fight for anything his brother wanted, whether it was a woman or the throne.

Xuanyuan Heng's retreat brought great harm to those who followed him. The new emperor Xuanyuan Lang was a narrow-minded and jealous person. He still resented that he was not the emperor chosen by the previous emperor and all the officials.

The throne he dreamed of was something that others didn't want.

Blinded by jealousy, Xuanyuan Lang used the power in his hands to constantly disintegrate those who supported Xuanyuan Heng, targeting, framing, and killing all nine clans...

Everyone around him died because of the emperor's suspicion. Xuanyuan Heng was in pain. In order to prove his loyalty to his brother and prevent his brother from doubting him anymore, Xuanyuan Heng committed suicide.

Following Xuanyuan Heng's suicide, those who had helped Xuanyuan Heng win the throne were also angered by Xuanyuan Lang and all died.

"It's all because of you, otherwise I wouldn't doubt Ah Heng's good intentions. Ah Heng, it was my brother who misunderstood you. I let those who alienated us brothers be buried with you!"

The original owner was the one who "alienated" the brotherhood between the two. The original owner's father was a duke and his mother was a princess. They built connections for Xuanyuan Heng and helped Xuanyuan Lang secure the throne. In the end, she died for the touching brotherhood between the two.

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"Cousin, I heard that you caught a cold, so my second brother and I came to see you. Are you feeling better? These are the medicines I bought from the foreign vassal. Take a look. If they work, I'll ask someone to buy more."

To be honest, as long as Xuanyuan Lang is not involved, Xuanyuan Heng's IQ is still online, and he treats everyone sincerely.

On the contrary, Xuanyuan Lang's ability does not match his scheming. Due to his upbringing, he is both arrogant and inferior, and he always has a purpose when interacting with others.

When the two brothers stood together, everyone preferred to interact with the sincere Xuanyuan Heng.

But wherever Xuanyuan Heng went, there was always Xuanyuan Lang by his side, and the two were like conjoined twins.

Xuanyuan Heng helped Xuanyuan Lang to build connections, but he did not tell others that it was Xuanyuan Lang, not him, who was to be promoted to the position.

In Xuanyuan Heng's heart, he and Xuanyuan Lang are one, so it doesn't matter who he helps.

But for others, it is a world of difference.

Xuanyuan Heng is a benevolent monarch. If they follow him, they will all have a good result. Xuanyuan Lang can't get along with them at all, and he is narrow-minded. If he becomes the emperor, can they have a good ending?

Zhang Shan accepted Xuanyuan Heng's kindness and sent a thank-you gift to Xuanyuan Heng and his brothers.

After he recovered, the Xuanyuan Heng brothers held a banquet for him and introduced talented and capable candidates from the current exam.

"Cousin, you have just recovered from your illness. You should take care of yourself and drink less."

"Thank you for your concern, cousin. I am now fine."

The original owner's father held military power, and his mother was the emperor's biological sister, so she also had a certain influence on the emperor's choice of heir.

So, everyone was polite to Zhang Shan.

"By the way, I haven't been to the palace to pay my respects to my uncle during this period of time due to my illness. How is my uncle's health?" Zhang Shan turned the topic to the emperor.

The emperor is now over fifty years old and often takes elixirs. He is in poor health and it seems that he doesn't have many years left to live.

Thinking of his father's health, Xuanyuan Heng was filled with worries. "Father is still the same. Cousin, please go to the palace more often to accompany him when you have time."

"That's natural."

The emperor was very good to the original owner and almost watched him grow up. The original owner had never suffered any hardship since childhood and was treated comparable to the former crown prince.

After chatting about family matters, everyone's focus returned to the two princes. Of course, the most important one was Xuanyuan Heng.

Everyone present came here for Xuanyuan Heng.

Everyone thought that Xuanyuan Heng was a foregone conclusion to become the next emperor, but his sudden abdication caught everyone off guard, and it was too late for everyone to escape from this pit.

"My uncle treats all of my cousins ​​with a laissez-faire attitude, which shows that he doesn't mind. Sixth cousin, what do you think? Tell us so that we can have a better idea."

Xuanyuan Heng put away the smile on his face and subconsciously looked at his second brother Xuanyuan Lang who was sitting on his left.

"My cousin misunderstood. I just want to be a wise king, free and unrestrained. I have never thought about wanting that position. Of course, the competent one gets the throne. No matter which brother takes the throne, I will accept it."

"Sixth cousin, do you really have no idea at all? That's the throne above millions of people?

Besides, I think my uncle is interested in you, so please tell me what’s really in your heart, so that I can have a better idea.”

The throne is always fought for by the royal family. Xuanyuan Heng has natural advantages, but it is puzzling that he does not want to be the emperor.

The others also looked at each other. They came here for Xuanyuan Heng, but if Xuanyuan Heng really didn't have that intention, then it was still not too late for them to get off the boat.

But, if he obviously doesn't have that intention, then why does he make so many friends and attract people to follow him?

Is it because you appreciate their talents?

Others may appreciate it, but if it happens to the prince, forget it.

Xuanyuan Lang became anxious when he found that everyone was backing off. These people had been won over with great difficulty, and he didn't want them to withdraw because of a small matter.

His thoughts now are the same as Xuanyuan Heng's. They are brothers, so what difference does it make who becomes the emperor?

My younger brother doesn’t have that idea, but he does!

"Cousin, we cannot guess what our father is thinking. The throne has always been held by the most capable."

The original intention of this statement was to highlight his own talents. After all, he had accomplished several major events some time ago, and of course, Xuanyuan Heng's contribution was also indispensable.

But what belongs to his brother is his, and Xuanyuan Lang took the credit for himself, and he didn't think there was anything wrong with it at all.

Of course, Xuanyuan Heng also thought so.

Xuanyuan Heng's original intention was to reassure his brother and let him know that he would not steal his throne, but he did not expect that this would make the person he had finally won over consider backing out.

From that day on, those who followed Xuanyuan Heng secretly observed whether what Xuanyuan Heng said was true, but when they saw that Xuanyuan Heng put all the credit on Xuanyuan Lang, they understood.

They trusted Xuanyuan Heng's character, but they didn't want to take the risk on Xuanyuan Lang as they couldn't afford the risk.

We are all smart people. Since we don't want to join the Xuanyuan Heng brothers, we naturally won't join other princes. It's not bad to be a royalist.

Then, Xuanyuan Heng discovered that those who had joined their brothers had all jumped out of their camp.

Xuanyuan Heng was so smart that he naturally figured out the trick, but in his heart, his brother Xuanyuan Lang was the best candidate. The brother was friendly to his younger brothers, respectful to his elder brothers, filial and obedient to his father, and his abilities were beyond reproach.

He found Zhang Shan and wanted her to help retain those people.

"It's not that I won't help you. They came here for you, but you don't have that intention. Naturally, they won't surrender. This is not only related to their own lives, but also their families. Cousin, they can't afford to gamble, and I can't afford to gamble either!"

"You... isn't it all the same? Whether it's me or my second brother, it's all the same."

"This is different, you are different people!"

Xuanyuan Heng wanted to say something else, but Zhang Shan didn't want to listen anymore. There was more than one prince, and Zhang Shan still had many choices.

The reason for this choice was because she let them fight freely, and the final winner could only be Xuanyuan Heng, and Xuanyuan Heng was trying to seize the throne for Xuanyuan Lang.

Neither the Princess's Mansion nor the Duke's Mansion will have a good ending.

After talking to Xuanyuan Heng, Zhang Shan stopped associating with them. Behind Zhang Shan were the hundreds of thousands of troops of the Duke of Zhenguo and the emperor's sister, Princess Hengyang.

She is like a weather vane. As long as she lets go, others will follow suit.

No matter how outstanding Xuanyuan Heng is, they still have to think twice.

In December, before the Chinese New Year, the two-year war in the northwest finally ended. The two sides signed contracts and exchanged hostages.

"What? Father wants my second brother to be taken to Beidi as a hostage?"

Xuanyuan Heng quickly stood up and ran towards the Taiji Hall, completely losing his former gentlemanly demeanor.

"I beg you to revoke your order!"

Xuanyuan Heng knelt in front of the table and listed all the good things about Xuanyuan Lang. The emperor didn't want to do that, but Xuanyuan Lang had such a huge influence on him that if he didn't send Xuanyuan Lang away, it would be difficult for him to pass the throne to Xuanyuan Heng.

"Heng'er, Lang'er is also my son. I don't want to send him to Beidi as a hostage. You are my sons, princes of the royal family, and you enjoy the support of the people. Now the country and the people need you, so you must also be prepared to make sacrifices."

"Father...I understand!"

Xuanyuan Heng is a man with great righteousness in his heart. He understands the emperor's actions, but he can't bear to part with his second brother.

He left the Taiji Hall and headed for Xuanyuan Lang's mansion. Before he even entered the door, he heard a crackling sound, "Why? On what basis? We are all princes, why do you want me to go to Beidi as a hostage?"

Xuanyuan Lang was furious. "It's all the fault of that old bastard Zhang Yuandao. He led so many soldiers, fought for so many years, and spent so much money, but in the end he failed to drive the Northern Di away, forcing me to be held hostage."

"Why is father so partial? When he was young, he was partial to the crown prince, and now he is partial to his younger brothers. Obviously, I am the eldest son now, why don't you send the princess to marry..."

Xuanyuan Heng didn't think there was anything wrong with what Xuanyuan Lang said. He acknowledged the hard work of the Duke of Zhenguo, but he was also partial to his brother. If they had won the battle, his brother would not have been sent to Beidi.

"elder brother!"

When Xuanyuan Lang saw Xuanyuan Heng, he seemed to see a savior. He took Xuanyuan Heng's hand and begged, "Ah Heng, father loves you the most. Please go and beg father not to let me go to Beidi. Beidi is so cold. I am not in good health. I will freeze to death."

"Brother, don't worry, I won't let you go to Beidi." Xuanyuan Heng said with red eyes.

Xuanyuan Heng had just come out of the Taiji Hall. Within an hour, he ran back to the Taiji Hall and knelt before the emperor. "Father, I am willing to go to Beidi in place of my second brother. I beg you to grant my wish!"

"you you!"

The emperor was so angry that he almost fainted.

"Do you know where Beidi is?"

"I know, so I don't want my second brother to suffer. My second brother raised me, and I can't watch him go to Beidi."

"I didn't expect you would go this far for Lang'er!"

"You know, if you go to Beidi, you will have no chance of becoming emperor!"

"I know. I have never thought about getting that position. Second brother is more suitable than me."

"That's all!"

If Xuanyuan Heng chose to lead his troops to Beidi to demand the release of the person after he ascended the throne, the emperor would not say anything.

But now, he chose to go to Beidi instead of Xuanyuan Lang.

The emperor was naturally happy about the deep affection between the brothers, but he did not approve of Xuanyuan Heng's approach.

Xuanyuan Lang stayed in Daxi as he wished. When he knew that Xuanyuan Heng was going to Beidi instead of him, he felt a little guilty. "Ah Heng, wait for me. When I ascend the throne, I will pick you up as soon as possible."

"Okay, brother will wait for you, brother, take care of yourself!"

The two brothers said goodbye reluctantly.

The outstanding abilities that Xuanyuan Lang thought he had were not there at all. He had relied on Xuanyuan Heng to lead him before, but now that Xuanyuan Heng was gone, Xuanyuan Lang could do nothing and was gradually drifting away from the center of power.

This also means that he has lost the opportunity to seize the throne.

The emperor was in poor health and died the second year after Xuanyuan Heng went to Beidi, passing the throne to the ninth prince Xuanyuan Shen.

Although Xuanyuan Shen was not as good as Xuanyuan Heng, he had been with the prince since he was a child. After the prince was murdered, he took over the prince's team. He acted in the same way as the prince and was also a benevolent and righteous monarch.

It’s just that Xuanyuan Heng’s brilliance is too bright, making Xuanyuan Shen seem ordinary.

Without Xuanyuan Heng's protection, Xuanyuan Lang, who was arrogant and had been reaping the benefits from Xuanyuan Heng, lost sight of his own capabilities and actually started a rebellion. He was then imprisoned in the water dungeon in the imperial mausoleum by the new emperor.

Xuanyuan Lang had been waiting for Xuanyuan Heng to rescue him, but no matter how long he waited, he still didn't get the chance and was finally bitten to death by rats in the dungeon.

And Xuanyuan Heng also had no chance to return to Daxi. The Beidi people valued martial arts and respected the strong. They did not buy into the gentle and modest gentleman's attitude, so Xuanyuan Heng had no chance of getting along with them at all.

But because of his appearance and his body which was thinner and fairer than that of a woman, he was very popular in Beidi.

Xuanyuan Heng couldn't accept it and tried to commit suicide several times, but was stopped by them every time.

On the day when the news of the new emperor of Daxi ascending the throne reached Beidi, Xuanyuan Heng took advantage of the situation and died by hitting his head against a pillar.

When the news of Xuanyuan Heng's death reached Daxi, everyone was very sad, but because of the truce agreement, Daxi had no plans to attack Beidi to seek justice for Xuanyuan Heng.

"Military power, as long as there is a war crisis, it can protect our family. When the rabbit dies, the running dog is cooked. The new emperor may be kind, but how do we know who the next emperor will be?"

After the death of the Duke of Zhenguo, the military power was passed to Zhang Shan. Zhang Shan led the troops and fought back and forth with the Northern Di, but he failed to defeat the Northern Di.

"Dad, why do you have to raise so many soldiers? It costs a lot to raise soldiers!"

"If we don't support the army, are we going to use the money as war reparations?"

The younger son was in a daze, as if he understood, but also as if he didn't understand. Zhang Shan became impatient and drove him to the training ground.

Nowadays, the country is peaceful and the people are safe. There are not many wars, but it is better to be prepared. Soldiers still need to be trained. Don't wait until others attack you, only to find that you have no ability to fight back.

Moreover, he has hundreds of thousands of people under his command. If he retreats, they will not have a good ending.