Chapter 39
Ten years had passed, but her appearance had not changed much. Only her temperament had matured a little.
With Su Ming's secret help over the years, she had also reached Xiantian fifth grade.
Even though they were not officially husband and wife, it made Zhao Ziyi feel a little regretful.
However, she was familiar with Jianghu books and knew that the martial artists who traveled the Jianghu were the same. They lived together.
With Su Ming's status, he could not marry her.
She was very satisfied with maintaining her current appearance.
When he saw Zhao Ziyi walking over, rustling sounds suddenly came from upstairs. Then, a white figure quickly rushed over and landed in Su Ming's arms. It looked at Zhao Ziyi eagerly with its big red eyes.
Its two huge tails were still stained with some ashes.
Ever since Su Ming taught it how to manage the archives, this matter had become Xue Lian's responsibility.
"Everyone has one."
Zhao Ziyi opened the lid of the food box and took out the pastries that were still emitting some steam.
After Chen Longxiang ate two pieces, he left alone.
Sun Yanran walked straight to the Scripture Depository. As Sun Yin's daughter, she had the right to enter and read the scriptures.
Only Zhao Ziyi and Su Ming were left in the library.
Su Ming was reading, while Zhao Ziyi looked rather troubled. She no longer had her usual vigor.
"What's wrong?" When Su Ming saw this, he put down the book in his hand.
"Imperial brother's health isn't too good now. He wants to do something big while he's still around, but it's very difficult to do.”
Zhao Ziyi immediately recounted what he had heard from his mother.
From taking over the mess from his father to the current prosperity of the country and the people, Zhao Zhuan was indeed a wise ruler.
It was just that his two younger brothers were kings in their respective fiefs. After so many years of development, they each had an army of more than 100,000.
Because their territories bordered the four great sects, the two of them also received the support of the people in Jianghu.
No one had expected that the two princes, who had been mediocre in the Imperial Palace, would suddenly erupt with such power.
Right now, the two of them were the greatest threat to the throne.
Zhao Zhuan wasn't afraid of them, but he was afraid that after his son took over, his two brothers would spy on him.
The two of them combined their imperial uncles 'forces and were already able to wrestle with Zhao Zhuan.
If it was just a civil war with the two brothers, perhaps his chances of winning were still very high.
However, he had to consider that once this civil war started, it would weaken Chengyang's national strength.
No matter who won, they would have to face the Monster Race and Demon Race who had been recuperating for more than forty years.
At that time, how could Chengyang stop the invasion of the Monster Race and Demon Race?
This caused the civil and military officials to develop into two factions.
The older faction advocated inaction. After all, they were almost done with their lives and only wanted to live the rest of their lives in peace.
The younger generation wanted to take the initiative to attack and weaken the strength of the two kings while they still had the strength to fight, so that their descendants would not have to worry.
"Zhao Yang and Zhao Mian know that there are saints in the capital, but they still dare to attack?”
Once Su Ming heard this, he could not help but ask in surprise.
"Sage?"
Zhao Ziyi shook his head with a bitter smile and said,"This Saint is elusive. No one knows if he will coldly watch this war start."
"We can't place our hopes on a person who has never shown his face.”
"Imperial brother's intention is to cut off the vassals. Su Ming, you're well-read. How do you think we should do this?”
Zhao Ziyi could not help but look towards Su Ming, wanting to see if he had a solution.
Su Ming could not help but remember a certain action he had taken in his previous life.
The Token of Grace!
This was a kind of soft knife cutting flesh. Although you understood its function, you could only let it cut.
" The main goal of cutting off the vassals is to weaken their power to fight against the imperial court. Since that's the case, why don't we start with their sons?" Su Ming said.”
"According to the laws of Chengyang, the legitimate son of the Prince will inherit all of the Prince's status, while the other heirs will not receive any hereditary status.”
" If we implement the Decree of Grace and allow each of the prince's sons to obtain a corresponding status and territory, then the more children the prince has, the more forces will appear in his territory, and these forces will all belong to his own sons.”
"When the prince was alive, he might still be able to control these sons and mobilize the army. However, once he dies, the territory under his jurisdiction will be the largest. He will definitely not obey the control of the legitimate son who has obtained the status of prince!”
"At that time, your Imperial Brother will also weaken the threat of those Imperial Uncles who are secretly gathering strength and his two brothers to his throne. When the next Emperor succeeds, these Princes will not be able to cause much trouble.”
When he heard Su Ming's explanation, Zhao Ziyi's eyes lit up.
This method was to slowly simmer. Just by issuing an imperial edict, it could solve this problem that had troubled Imperial Brother for many years!
Zhao Ziyi had only wanted Su Ming to come up with some ideas. She did not want him to give any suggestions that could be of any use to her.
However, when she heard the Proclamation of Grace, she suddenly realized in shock that Su Ming's method was simply too amazing!
"Haha, Su Ming, this idea of yours is truly amazing. I'll immediately go back and tell my royal brother.”
Zhao Ziyi stood up and said. Her pretty face didn't have the slightest bit of worry.
Su Ming nodded and flipped the book in his hand to the page he had just read.
"Su Ming, to reward you, I will come over tonight. Don't fall asleep first!”
Zhao Ziyi walked to the door and suddenly turned his head.
Su Ming was speechless.
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