I want to ruin the country

When Prince Gong heard this, he realized that his mother had heard about Qi Ying's affairs, so she blamed him. He was very smart and immediately understood that his mother was trying to save him, and he felt ashamed in his heart.

He kowtowed quickly and said,

"Mother, I have nothing to do with them. I wonder what you heard?"

The Queen Mother said,

"Mother hasn't heard anything, but Mother has been in the palace for so many years, and she has heard a lot about the past dynasties.

Since ancient times, there has been no family affection in the royal family. Especially when it comes to the struggle for the throne, there are swords and axes flashing, blood and flesh flying everywhere. Mother is afraid, afraid that you brothers will fight and kill each other! "

Having said this, Yining could no longer sit still and knelt down hurriedly.

"Mother, you're overthinking it. Sixth brother is very well behaved. Qi Ying's affairs have nothing to do with him. I have never been suspicious of him.

As long as my brother does not overstep the line, I will never kill him. Heaven and earth can bear witness to this. Please rest assured, mother!"

The Queen Dowager shed tears,

"Emperor, please get up quickly. You haven't done anything wrong. I'm just worried about him!"

Yining knew very well that the Empress Dowager was afraid that she would do something to her son, so she went to great lengths to get a promise from her today. Poor parents in the world!

If Prince Gong helps me wholeheartedly from now on, I will definitely not make things difficult for him. Moreover, if I travel back in time eleven years later, the emperor may still be my. It doesn't matter whether I have to make a promise or not.

But if he wants to harm me, what’s the use of having a guarantee?

He stood up and smiled.

"Sixth brother, I don't know what you did to make mother so worried. Mother, for my sake, let him get up too!"

The Queen Dowager sighed.

"The Emperor has spoken, so get up!"

"Thank you, mother!"

Prince Gong got up, but did not dare to sit down, and stood with his hands hanging down.

The Queen Dowager said,

"Son, you're going on a long journey. I shouldn't say anything unhappy to upset you, but if I don't, I'll be worried!"

"Please give me some advice, mother!"

"As I said earlier, I've had nightmares several times, dreaming of you two brothers fighting, and it scared me awake!

After waking up, my pillow was soaked with tears. Throughout history, there have been too many court battles, unlike those in ordinary families. So, don't blame me for thinking too much!

Yining said,

"Don't worry, mother. My brother and I won't be like that!"

Yi Xin said,

"Mother, whatever you thought or heard is definitely not what I truly believe. If I had second thoughts, how could the Emperor entrust such an important matter to me?"

Yining nodded.

"Sixth brother is right!"

The Queen Dowager said,

"That's why I have to give you this instruction.

The Emperor came to ask me about your trip to the West. He said he was uneasy about letting anyone else go on such a major matter. I was the first to agree to it!"

Prince Gong said in his heart, Fourth brother really has good intentions!

Saying,

"I know this matter is serious and I will never take it lightly!"

The Queen Dowager said,

"I know your temper. You think you're smart and have always been arrogant. I'm afraid you'll be dissatisfied if your father passes the throne to your fourth brother. In fact, you're far inferior to your fourth brother!"

"I understand, especially with the Emperor's recent actions, which have earned me even greater respect!"

Yining said,

"Sixth brother, what are you talking about? I have no other choice!"

The Queen Dowager said,

"I don't care whether you're speaking from the heart or not. I'll take it as what you say. You're right. From my mother's perspective, if it were you, you wouldn't be able to accomplish so many things in such a short time. Think about it, don't you?"

Just before, Prince Gong was still a little dissatisfied with his fourth brother, but after his mother said that, he thought quickly in his mind,

"If it were really me, would I be able to do what Fourth Brother has done since I ascended the throne?

The answer soon came out, that is, he could not think of these methods, nor could he do these things!

When it comes to manipulating things, he believes he is no worse than his fourth brother, and may even be better than him, but what about other things?

You may be able to quit smoking, or you may not be able to do it.

He doesn't know how to lay off the palace maids, eunuchs and imperial kitchen, and he might even think there are not enough people, so he needs to recruit some more.

I heard that Fourth Brother now has six dishes for a meal. I have thought about this before. Can I do that? Of course not. Wouldn’t that be like a beggar’s life?

As for some other small things, I can’t think of them and I won’t care about them. I always think that I am doing big things and should not be too concerned about trivial matters.

But, if you can’t do small things well, can you do big things well?

Let alone anything else, he would absolutely not be able to obtain these tens of millions of taels of silver, and he would scoff at this method. At most, he would ask the Ministry of Revenue to increase taxes, but he also knows that the taxes borne by the people are heavy enough!

After thinking about it, I realized that I am not as decisive as my fourth brother!

Prince Gong thought it through, turned around and knelt down before Yining.

"Your Majesty, after hearing what my mother taught me, I truly feel ashamed of myself!"

Yining saw sincerity in his eyes and immediately helped him up.

"Sixth brother, we are brothers, please don't say anything unfaithful. Today, the two of us will accompany mother for a meal as a farewell to you!"

"Your Majesty has the final say!"

"Sixth brother, when there's no one else around, don't call me Your Majesty or Your Highness. Just call me Fourth Brother, I'll be more comfortable with you!"

"Okay, Fourth Brother!"

The Empress Dowager was very happy to see the two brothers so happy, and her mood also brightened up. The mother and her two brothers had a happy meal together.

During this period, Yining said,

"Fourth Brother has already prepared a hundred soldiers from the Shanpu Battalion and two hundred carefully selected Imperial Guards to accompany you!"

Prince Gong was very happy after hearing this. The Imperial Guards sounded powerful, but their actual combat effectiveness could not be compared with that of the Shanpu Battalion.

However, these are specially selected, so their combat effectiveness should be pretty good.

The Shanpu Battalion was a special forces unit in later generations, and their combat effectiveness was undeniable. Although Prince Gong had prepared some bodyguards himself, he was still very pleased with the emperor's thoughtful arrangements!

Yining continued,

"After you arrive in Fujian from Korea, Fujian Navy Admiral Dou Zhenbiao will send ten battalions of his most elite navy to accompany you to the Western Ocean!"

Prince Gong was even more satisfied. Ten naval battalions, four to five thousand men. I guess the pirates today don't have such a large number. It seems his life won't be lost on the road! "

"Your Majesty, I thank you!"

Yining said again,

"I have a surprise for you. You'll know when you get to Fujian. With my surprise, you can come and go without worries!"

"What surprise? Can't you tell me now?"

Yining smiled and said,

"Is it still a surprise if I tell you now?"

Prince Gong said,

"Your Majesty is right. I am looking forward to it!"

Yining said with a smile

"Also, the Imperial First School opens tomorrow, Sixth Brother, you must come and show up!"