I'm The Vicious Cannon Fodder In The Book

Tian Shengdi fell back on the bed again, this time he really might never return to the court.

His illness was predictable in the first place, and no one was saddened by his fall this time. People like the fourth prince, who had been looking forward to today's arrival, couldn't help but look excitedly at the people in the palace. Direction, as if it was already in his pocket.

He remembered the imperial edict he saw in the old room some time ago, and his name was written on it, the emperor had a good eye.

If the father had directly told him that he would inherit the throne, in fact, he really didn't need to prescribe any more medicine. Now he regrets it a bit, but he has done everything, and his father has no major problems. He still lives according to what the imperial physician said before. extended by one month.

A few days ago, he was still worrying about Tuesday and Shen Mingyun, but within two days, they came back, and Tuesday was finally relieved that they were fine, but it was a pity for the group of elite soldiers that Tuesday brought.

On Tuesday, Shen Mingyun and Shen Mingyun entered the capital quietly. After returning to the fourth prince's mansion, Shen Mingyun suddenly became low-key, and his mood was much lower. The fourth prince was busy with Tiansheng Emperor's illness, waiting to take his throne, and did not treat Shen Mingyun for a while. The observation was too detailed, but I told him not to go anywhere in the mansion on Tuesday.

On this day, as soon as he came back from the palace, he found that Shen Mingyun and Tuesday were living together peacefully. The two were sitting in the pavilion listening to a little song.

what happened?

The fourth prince couldn't help frowning, shouldn't the two of them be incompatible?

Suddenly not seeing Shen Mingyun chasing after Fa Biao on Tuesday, he seemed a little uncomfortable, what happened during the three days they ran for their lives.

Logically speaking, with Tuesday's ability, they should not get lost, and Shen Mingyun also has his own way. How could he suddenly get lost when he said he was lost? An excuse for going the wrong way because of panic, so that I don't think too much.

Next, the fourth prince not only saw that Shen Mingyun and Tuesday could live in harmony in the afternoon, but the three of them also had dinner together in the evening. The dishes on the table were all his and Tuesday's favorite dishes. Has he?He still had other thoughts. Looking at the dishes on the table, he realized that his relationship with Tuesday was really not good, and it was quite awkward for the three of them to sit together.

However, Shen Mingyun said that it was to thank him for taking care of him during the three days on Tuesday, and the reasons were all ready-made, so the fourth prince had nothing to say.

That night, the three of them got along very harmoniously, drinking and eating together just like before the accident.

Compared with the miraculous harmony in the fourth prince's residence, what Luo Shuyu and Li Mingjin were worried about was about Tiansheng Emperor.

After Li Mingjin had dinner, he took his increasingly heavy son to play in the yard. After playing enough, he handed him over to the nanny to take him to take a bath. While sitting in the yard, he restrained his relaxed expression , told Luo Shuyu solemnly: "Father may be only a few days away."

Luo Shuyu just finished peeling an apple, and raised her head in surprise: "Did the imperial doctor come to a conclusion?"

Li Mingjin nodded: "Well, this time it's true."

Although Luo Shuyu had no relationship with Emperor Tiansheng, it was quite strange to see an old man pass away. Let's call it emotion.

Before they knew it, their baby Chong Chong was already eight months old, and Tian Shengdi's time was longer than expected, so he should be content.

The illness came and went, consuming many people's energy, and also made many invisible contributions to Li Mingjin's great cause.

On a summer night, there was a little wind and it wasn't too hot. Li Mingjin and Luo Shuyu fell asleep and chatted.

Before we knew it, the next morning came.

After Emperor Tiansheng fell ill again, the early court once again concluded that both Li Mingjin and the fourth prince were assigned to work in the sixth ministry by the sober Emperor Tiansheng. His meaning was very clear. These two people were candidates for the monarch, and the officials did not dare to neglect them.

But also because of this, people from the two factions have to fight in all aspects. During the meeting, they will fight over a small issue with red faces.

Li Mingjin looked impatient every time, while the fourth prince showed a confident attitude, not humble at all.

As time went by, everyone was more inclined that the final winner would be the fourth prince. As for Li Mingjin's faction, they became more and more low-key.

A tax meeting today almost became the fourth prince's speech.

Li Mingjin, who has always been silent, suddenly expressed his opinion: "I do not agree to increase taxes."

The fourth prince pushed the expenditure of the household department this year to him: "Third brother, this is the expenditure of the household department this year. It is [-]% more than in previous years. If there is no tax increase, the national treasury will be empty. What will we give to the border army?" Paid food."

Li Mingjin glanced at the Secretary of the Household Department who had turned against the Fourth Prince, threw the stack of papers that the Fourth Prince handed him in front of him, and snorted: "I don't know if the account of the Household Department has been calculated clearly, the tax paid every year But it’s more than that.”

The smile on the face of the confident Hubu Shangshu froze: "Third Highness, these are all real. They are all the figures reported by the lower officials. The officials don't dare to make up random things."

Li Mingjin took out a piece of paper with the tax content from Gucheng, and said: "This is the tax that Gucheng submits every year? Which official made the record? Let's think about increasing the tax from the lower level."

Shocked by Li Mingjin's eyes, the Minister of the Household Department did not dare to say nonsense: "This official must investigate this matter thoroughly."

Li Mingjin warned him in a cold voice: "If you don't check it out within three days, I will lead someone to check it myself. The taxes submitted by Gucheng every year are recorded. Don't make small moves for me."

Hubu Shangshu felt a chill running down his spine, he naturally did not dare to do such a thing, the people below must be sloppy in doing things, which caused him to lose all face today.

There was no need for this meeting to continue. A small problem in the Ministry of Accounting was picked up by Li Mingjin. If it weren't for this special moment, the Ministry of Accounting would have been turned upside down long ago.

The fourth prince didn't say anything anymore, the Ministry of Households was completely behind today, but after he was firmly seated on the throne, he would definitely implement taxation. He heard from Shen Mingyun that an emperor once built a mausoleum of his own. He also wants to build a majestic mausoleum that will shock future generations. The first thing to build these is money, and where the money comes from is naturally taxation.

Wait, his third brother's trouble now is not a problem, everything will wait a hundred years after his father, he has patience!

Prime Minister Zuo looked at the piece of paper that Li Mingjin had pulled out, and he couldn't help frowning. How could the Minister of the Household Department make such a low-level mistake, did he really treat the Third Prince as his sick cat?No matter who you support, you should do your job well.

After the meeting was over, Prime Minister Zuo said a few words of truth to the fourth prince, and brought up the matter of Minister of the Household Affairs making a mistake again, but the fourth prince didn't take it seriously, but he still perfunctory Zuo Xiang.

Prime Minister Zuo has always believed that details will determine success or failure. The Fourth Prince's attitude now seems to be not very optimistic. On the other hand, the Third Prince can see where there is a problem at a glance. The comparison is a bit big. He always feels that the state of the Fourth Prince is not right recently.

According to the statement of Shen Mingyun's time, the fourth prince's behavior can be understood as drifting away.

Did he know that Emperor Tiansheng chose him in the end?

Zuo Xiang saw that the fourth prince did not listen to persuasion, and shook his head involuntarily. According to his current state, he did not have the bearing of a monarch at all. On the contrary, the third prince was relatively more imposing, imposing, and his vision was unique and fierce.

Zuo Xiang sighed again, and went back to do his own thing.

The court has been turbulent recently, and no one knows what will be faced next. Every night, many officials gather together to analyze the current situation in the court. Everything they do is to prevent their own The clansmen were caught in the court disputes and did not want to be reduced to cannon fodder in the power struggle.Of course, there are also people who want to make their family a step further by standing in line this time, and enjoy the glory and wealth with the future monarch.

Li Mingjin can see all the small actions of the officials. His people are growing stronger now, and intelligence collection is easy. He is even clear about what the fourth prince's mansion is doing now, and he knows even more clearly that Tuesday, who is hiding in the fourth prince's mansion, is the fourth prince's. Death Talisman.

The reason why he didn't directly win Tuesday is because now is not the time, there is no need to scare the snake, let his fourth brother continue to worry about it for another two days.

Recently, the management of the Third Prince's Mansion has become more stringent, and the Fourth Prince naturally wants to send people to sneak into the Third Prince's Mansion. Once the edict is issued, he will take down his third brother and third sister-in-law in one fell swoop, and their sons will not be let go.

It's a pity that the third prince's mansion has its own set of entry and exit verification methods, even the flies that only fly over from the fourth prince's mansion can't get in.

The fourth prince is a little anxious now. He asked the imperial doctor many times about whether Emperor Tiansheng is going to die soon. Like last time, he fired a squib, but the next day he went to court alive and well. Fortunately, he Didn't take that edict away, otherwise it would be stealing chickens and losing money

How to deal with his third brother?According to the current method, it really doesn't work. Shen Mingyun has gone in before, but it didn't work.

That's just to surround the Third Prince's Mansion with heavy troops after he ascended the throne. This is the only way to do it. He must not leave his third brother behind. This person is a future trouble.

On this day, Luo Shuyu and Li Mingjin got up to wash up as usual, and then had breakfast. They woke up in the middle of the night, and every time they would get up after breakfast, but Li Mingjin had already gone out at this time, and the little guy didn't see him Dad, but he is not wronged, there are many people playing with him, and he can see Dad at night.

However, he may not be able to see his father tonight, because Li Mingjin is a bit busy today.

After Luo Shuyu fed and drank his rice cereal, he received a message from someone sent by Li Mingjin.

Emperor Tiansheng passed away.

Anticipating this day early, Luo Shuyu immediately asked the housekeeper to make preparations.

The emperor's death is a national mourning, and the whole world will be left alone.

In their previous life, their family had not lived as long as Emperor Tiansheng, and this was the first time they welcomed the death of the emperor.

The hidden guard came back and passed on Li Mingjin's words to Luo Shuyu: "Master, Your Highness said that it is very dangerous now, let us protect you and the little master at the mansion."

Luo Shuyu was worried about Li Mingjin: "What about him? What's the situation in the palace now? What about Concubine Mei and Concubine Wei Xian?"

The secret guard replied: "The fourth prince sent heavy troops to surround the palace tightly. Concubine Mei and Concubine Wei Xian are both safe and sound now."

Luo Shuyu anxiously asked the hidden guard repeatedly: "Where is Your Highness?"

The hidden guard hurriedly knelt down: "Master, forgive me! Your Highness, he..."

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