The Fishing Secretary Ji
Taking this opportunity to rebel?
Jing Yi was shocked, but at the same time, it was as if someone had knocked him on the head. Suddenly, a thought flashed through his mind.
He began to weigh the pros and cons in his heart!
He walked to a candlestick and narrowed his eyes as he looked at the candle shrouded in paper paste.
Dou Quan stepped forward and continued, "Right now, the ministers of the imperial court are still on Your Highness's side, and the capital is also under Your Highness's control. As long as you give the order, you will succeed."
Jing Yi was speechless.
"The Crown Prince has yet to be crowned and the Emperor's health is deteriorating day by day. If the Imperial Cabinet were to issue a posthumous edict, the throne would fall into Prince Rong's hands. By then, it would be too late."
The Emperor is not anxious, but the eunuch is.
Jing Yi's palms were sweaty. He pondered with rapt attention before shaking his head. "No, not yet … When the Crown Prince besieged the palace, if Imperial Father didn't suspect me, why would he secretly summon Jing Rong back to the capital? Since he's suspicious, he'll naturally be on guard. If we go against him now, it'll be like throwing an egg against a rock. We have to be careful in our actions. We have to find a good path before we can make this move. "
Rebel!
It was inevitable!
But if they rebelled without any confidence, then they would not be besieging the palace to kill the king, but walking right into a trap.
Dou Quan analyzed, "If His Majesty had truly made preparations, he wouldn't have summoned Prince Rong back to the capital in such a hurry to contend with Your Highness. Right now, the various administrative officials, as well as the great generals who control the movements of the troops inside and outside the capital are all waiting for Your Highness's command. When the time comes, the city gates will close and the troops will enter the palace."
"Besiege the palace and commit regicide?" Jing Yi glared at him. "You want this king to walk the same path as the Crown Prince?"
"This subordinate is just …"
"Shut up!" Jing Yi scolded. "So what if we win? Even if this prince sits on the dragon throne in the future, I can only wear the crown of 'plotting an unfilial son' and be cursed by the world, unless … Imperial Father personally passes the throne to this prince. "
Dou Quan didn't dare to say anything else.
Although Jing Yi was burning with rage, he was unwilling to give up. He kept thinking about Dou Quan's words.
His eyes were like torches and his expression was solemn. He waved his hand and said, "You can leave first."
"Your Highness …"
"Get out!"
Dou Quan bowed. "Yes."
He retreated.
That night, Jing Yi pondered over the pros and cons of his current situation.
Indeed, it was very disadvantageous for him. If he didn't rebel now, if Qi Zhen Emperor died and announced the edict of the Cabinet of Ministers, then it would really be too late.
He seemed to have made a decision.
Early the next morning, he received another piece of bad news.
The guards of the residence hurriedly came over to report.
"Your Highness, Jing Rong is hosting a banquet today and has invited many ministers to his residence. Lord Zhou of the Grand Council, Lord Zheng of the Palace Grand Secretary, and Minister Ning are all there."
He stood up angrily. "What?"
The imperial guard trembled. "He said Prince Rong invited me, so I couldn't refuse."
Can't refuse?
Pooh!
He flipped the table.
The things on the table fell to the ground and made a crashing sound.
"Prince?"
"Go down."
The guard hurriedly left.
Dou Quan had just entered the room and heard the guard's report.
His Highness clenched his fists so tightly that his veins were bulging and his entire body was filled with hostility.
"Where is War Secretary Ji now? “
Dou Quan replied, "Ever since War Secretary Ji was dismissed, I heard that he has been idling around at home. These past few days, he went fishing by Cheng Lake and returned home late. “
Fishing?
A conceited person like Ji Li was still in the mood to fish after being dismissed?
Strange news!
Jing Yi ordered, "Go get a pen and paper." “
"Yes."
"Prepare it immediately."
He quickly wrote a report and handed it to Dou Quan. "Send someone to Lord Xing's residence and have him immediately enter the palace to meet the Emperor." “
Dou Quan held the report and did as he was told without asking any questions.
Soon after, Jing Yi left the residence.
At this time, by Cheng Lake.
Ji Li was sitting on a small stool with a fishing rod in his hand. His expression was calm as he quietly waited for a big fish to take the bait.
The surface of the lake was calm and tranquil. The surrounding leaves fell one after another, creating ripples in the water before slowly dispersing.
Occasionally, there would be a few? The Demonic Beak landed beside the lake and pecked at the water with its sharp beak a few times before flying away.
Ji Li maintained his motionless posture and sat there for a very long time.
Yet, not a single fish took the bait.
The manservant beside him also maintained the same posture, but he was not as stubborn as Jing Yi. His forehead was covered in cold sweat as he began to complain, "Eldest Young Master, why don't we change places? We've only caught three fish in the past few days, and they were extremely small. They weren't even enough to fill the gaps between our teeth."
Ji Li's expression was cold as he stared steadily at the surface of the lake. "When did I say that the fish we caught were for us to fill our stomachs?"
"If we're not going to eat them, then what are we fishing for?"
Jing Yi smiled. "Fishing requires patience. If you don't even have this bit of patience, how will you become someone great in the future?"
The manservant's mouth twitched. "Eldest Young Master, I'm just an errand boy. I'm not one of those generals in the army who wield swords and spears. What kind of person do you expect me to become?"
"Ignorant fool."
"I'm not wrong!"
Ji Li glanced at him.
The manservant patiently fished for a while longer. He rested his chin on his hands and sighed. "Eldest Young Master has lost his official position, and Second Young Master has led troops to the border. Life is quite boring."
Ji Li did not say anything in the end.
Suddenly …
A stone flew over from afar and fell into the lake with a thud.
This throw would probably scare away any fish that got close to it.
"Who is it?"
Ji Li was alarmed. He stood up and turned around to see Jing Yi. He immediately put away his leisurely expression and lowered his head.
"Greetings, Prince Yi."
The manservant quickly retreated to the side.
Jing Yi walked over and gestured to the manservant with a wave of his hand. "This Prince has important matters to discuss with War Secretary Ji. You may withdraw."
"Yes." The manservant bowed. He did not dare to stay any longer and hurriedly left.
He stood far away.
Ji Li asked, "What business does Your Highness have with me?"
Although he appeared respectful, he was still resentful in his heart. If he had not been used by this person in front of him to lead troops out of the city to intercept Jing Rong, he would not have been convicted of murdering a prince. In the end, he was dismissed from his post and even caused his younger brother to be sent away from the capital. A grand general going to fight the barbarians – what a joke.
Jing Yi glanced at his fishing tools and smiled. "The once awe-inspiring War Secretary Ji is now fishing by this Cheng Lake. If this news were to spread throughout the capital, wouldn't it be a joke?"
"Whether it's a joke or a reputation, isn't it all thanks to Your Highness?"
Ah!
Jing Yi choked for a moment, then replied honestly, "Indeed, if it weren't for this Prince's carelessness, you two brothers would not have been dismissed from your post and sent by His Majesty to fight the barbarians at the border, resulting in the two tigers being trapped. In the end, this Prince owes you both."
"I wouldn't dare!"
Jing Yi smiled.
Ji Li turned around and sat on his small stool. He pulled the fishing hook back from the water and hung a small wriggling earthworm on the empty hook.
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