MTL - My Stepmother is Soft and Charming-Chapter 495 Solve internal worries

"Shaoyu is so humble. If you hadn't fought hard in Jinling City and Sui'an City this time, I'm afraid that before I could secure my position as king, I would have been targeted by the remnants of the previous dynasty, so I will reward you based on your merits. You should be the first to take the lead! After everything comes to an end, I will naturally give you a lot of rewards, and you are the first-class prince appointed by me!"

The first-class duke with a different surname is the highest title among all dukes. Even the former Marshal Gu and Shang Guogong did not receive this honor, but Gu Shaoyu got this title.

Although Prime Minister Guo and the Empress felt that this title was a bit too big, considering his achievements, it was understandable. Therefore, they were very in favor of such a reward, so they did not stop him.

On the contrary, Gu Shaoyu felt that it was too much, but before he could speak, the prince changed the subject and said.

“Now that external troubles have been eliminated, internal worries should also be resolved.”

 What the prince meant was very clear. It was time to liquidate the power of the four princes.

In the past, the most powerful people who followed him were the Wei family, the Dingping Marquis Mansion, and the so-called military advisor Jin Zuo Shilang. However, many of the people within the Fourth Prince had been poached by Jin Zuo Shilang, so the whole body was involved. A lot came out.

After determining the nature of these people, the Four Princes Party basically has no supporters. The only one who is more eye-catching is the Dingping Marquis Mansion. I am afraid that at this moment, I know that dark clouds are coming to the city.

 So, the prince’s intention is to clear out the Dingping Hou Mansion. In this way, the four princes, whose left and right arms are both broken, will naturally have no way to escape.

Thinking of this, Prime Minister Guo said something tactfully.

"It may not be clear that we are going to clear it out. Your Highness, don't forget that the Dingping Marquis Mansion also holds a lot of private property. If it can be used to recruit surrender, it will be a useful chess piece."

The best way to recruit someone to surrender is to bring your daughter into the palace. After all, the new emperor will expand his harem when he ascends the throne, so it is not a bad thing to have a helpful concubine from the family.

 So, after the prince thought for a while, he said to Mr. Guo.

“Grandfather said, if that’s the case, then let’s leave this matter to you, Shao Yu. Forget it, I’m afraid that the people inside will be so scared that they will pee their pants just after they arrive at the Dingping Marquis Mansion.”

As soon as these words came out, several people smiled slightly.

 It’s just that we are still at the place where the emperor’s body rests, so we don’t dare to be too presumptuous.

While the poor fourth prince was still in the palace, his eyes darkened, the support he thought was the most solid was gradually disintegrating.

After Dingpinghou heard what Guo Xiang just said, he fell into silence.

If Wu Er was still here, then he would definitely not agree to this condition today, but now that his involvement with the Fourth Prince's Mansion has been cut off, if he followed blindly, he would be asking for his own death.

Besides, from the very beginning, what he cared about was whether his grandson could ascend to that position. Since this one was gone, there would be another one. Since the fourth prince was no longer in power, it would be a good idea to seek refuge with the new emperor.

 But, can it really be as smooth as Guo Xiang said?

No matter what, they were once hostile people. What if they coaxed the Dingping Marquis Mansion to submit, and then became murderous?

 Hong Kong Prime Minister Guo had been in court for decades and could not tell what his expression was, so he stroked his beard and said.

"With Shao Yu's power, and the current situation with the Huben Army outside and the City Defense Department inside, if I don't say this, how many days does the Marquis think the Dingping Hou Mansion will have a good life? So we don't have no way out. I have to come to negotiate peace with you, but I really can’t bear the loss of life. You can persuade the fourth prince to cut off all contact with the Wei family, which shows that your mind is still normal, and you also know that Daxing is the foundation, so the power of the former prince has been If you pull it out, many seats will be vacant, and there are also several descendants in Dingpinghou's mansion who are outstanding, why not serve Daxing well at this time?" I have to say that the conditions offered by Guo Xiang are really charming.

First it gave life to the Dingping Hou Mansion, and then it gave him the possibility to climb up. After weighing this, if he delayed the descendants of the whole clan for his own obsession, then he would be too stupid to be a Marquis and a clan leader.

So, take a deep breath, and when you focus again, the dust has settled.

"It is not impossible for me to ask Dingpinghoufu to be loyal to the new emperor, but Prime Minister Guo must give me a guarantee that if my descendants from Dingpinghoufu enter the court, they will not be affected by the past."

"Hahahaha, don't you know what my temper is like? As long as the descendants of the Dingping Hou Mansion are dedicated to the prosperity of the country and the good of the new emperor, even if they ask me to give up the position of prime minister, I will agree to it. of!"

He said it openly and honestly, and Marquis Dingping, who had been dealing with him for many years, knew that this was true, so he said it immediately without any further struggle.

“When the new emperor ascends the throne, I, Dingpinghou Mansion, will donate 30% of my family wealth to send my legitimate daughter to the palace to congratulate the new dynasty!”

At this point, Guo Xiang also knew that it was done.

And this guarantee from Ding Pinghou also means that the forces under him that used to follow the fourth prince have also disintegrated and become a sharp sword to support the new emperor.

As the saying goes, surrender requires a certificate of surrender, and the certificate of surrender of the Dingping Marquis Mansion is naturally the fate of the four princes.

Seven days passed in a row. The outside of the prince's mansion was heavily guarded, but the inside was so quiet that it was scary.

 The fourth prince was worried but it was of no use. He could only drink to drown his sorrows.

It wasn't until he saw Lord Dingping walking in that his eyes lit up, and then he dropped the bottle in his hand and walked over excitedly and said.

“Why are my father-in-law here? But everything is settled outside?”

When he heard this, Lord Dingping felt a little disdainful. Looking at the mud-like appearance of the person in front of him, he felt that he was really blind before.

It’s not a good choice to choose. It’s ridiculous to choose someone who can’t take on the important role.

But fortunately, there is still a way to turn back after taking this wrong step, so he will never let the fourth prince become an obstacle to his turning back. Therefore, he looked sharply and then said.

"Fourth Prince, His Royal Highness wants to have a fight with your brother, so he specially asked me to see you off. It is your luck and misfortune to be born in this royal family. Don't complain anymore if you are a successful king or a defeated bandit. , go on your way, join a wealthy family and live a leisurely life in your next life, this kind of fight is not suitable for you."

With one sentence, the plans and dreams of the fourth prince for many years were shattered into pieces. The fourth prince's eyes widened and he couldn't believe that the person in front of him would say such a thing, so he suddenly said with righteous indignation.

 “You rebelled?”

“Daxing was originally the prince overseeing the country, but now that His Majesty has passed away, it is natural for the prince to ascend the throne, isn’t it?”