kvmb Chapter 122 Analysis
Chapter 122 Analysis
Grandfather He was stunned for a moment, and said solemnly: "Although I know that the current situation in Dazhao is not better than what I saw in the capital, I never thought it would come to this."
"Your Majesty knows how the people below you live, but maybe because he doesn't have as much energy as before, or maybe because his subordinates are old ministers, he just turns a blind eye." After saying this, He Jingmin fell silent.
"It's not that I'm disloyal to Your Majesty, but if we wait for Your Majesty to appoint a crown prince, I don't know how long it will take. Even if he does, I don't know if he can save our Dazhao." Grandfather He paused, then said, "If you have to choose one person, who would you choose?"
The fourth daughter and fifth son of the He family sighed and said, "Dad, it's so difficult to win the throne. If we accidentally stand on the wrong side..."
Grandfather He looked sad and said, "But if we don't get involved, can this general's mansion remain stable? When the nest is overturned, how can the eggs remain intact?"
He Jingmin looked at his brothers and sisters across from him and said, "You may stay away from the court and enjoy the pleasures of it forever. If Da Zhao cannot find a good master, it will not last long."
The fourth daughter of the He family, He Wuzi, looked at their eldest brother on the opposite side at the same time, hoping that he could speak a word for them.
He Zhongshan said: "I...actually I don't know whether I should or not. If I participate in the fight for the throne, who should I choose and who should I trust? If I don't participate, how long can the General's Mansion be preserved?"
Grandmother He, who had been silent the whole time, also knew that the fight for the throne was not an easy matter and it was definitely not something that could be figured out in a snap, so she said, "Since that's the case, let's go back and think about it, and we'll continue the discussion tomorrow morning."
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Inside He Jingmin's house, the candlelight was dim, the door was closed, and the three of them were sitting opposite each other.
"Yunxiang, what do you think? We definitely support the fight for the throne, but who should we choose?"
A charming lady shook her head. "You know that women in the Zhao Dynasty are not allowed to serve as officials. Although you can talk to me about court affairs, I don't know much, so I can't give you any advice."
A little girl said, "Mom and Dad, I didn't attend the meeting held by Grandfather this time. I don't know why I have to get involved in the fight for the throne."
After that, he curved his eyebrows, half lowered his head and looked around randomly, and said excitedly: "Could it be that grandfather wants to take this opportunity to take back the real power and go to the border to realize his ambitions! No longer blindly loyal!?"
He Jingmin patted the little girl's head and asked, "What are you thinking about every day?"
"Oh~" the little girl rubbed her head and said coquettishly, "That's what the history books I read before are all like. Isn't it true that every dynasty fought for power and fame? And since I came here nine years ago, I have been staying in this capital and have never seen the outside world."
The woman laughed and said, "This dynasty is considered very stable. It's not any better than the one before. There are no mutant zombies. It's just minor disasters. There's no need to worry."
He Jingmin said: "It is because I think about the scenes in my previous life that I cherish the peace in this life. However, the people in the Zhao Dynasty are living a very hard life now, and corrupt officials are everywhere. If it were not for this, I would not want to participate in the struggle for succession."
"Struggle for the throne, struggle for the throne. In the end, what we are fighting for is the throne. A single word of command from that position can lead to earth-shaking changes in the Zhao Dynasty." The woman said softly.
He Jingmin nodded and analyzed the current situation: "There are three princes who are the most competitive at the moment. One is the eldest prince, who was born to the late queen. Although he is not very smart, he has a kind heart. He treats his servants and the people with kindness first, rather than profit."
The little girl answered quickly, "If what Daddy said is true, the current situation is a mess. I heard a few days ago that the city is constantly recruiting soldiers and horses, and there are frequent changes on the border. This eldest prince is known for his benevolence, but I'm afraid he can't save Dazhao, right?"
He Jingmin looked at the little girl with appreciation and said with a smile: "It seems that what she learned in the General's Mansion is not bad. She can know these at such a young age. You are right. It is difficult for benevolence to gain a foothold in troubled times. It would be very good if it were in prosperous times."
"But the eldest prince was born to the late queen and is the eldest son, so many officials in the court support him and His Majesty also favors him."
"The third prince is born to Concubine Jing'an, who also has a son, the sixth prince. Speaking of the third prince, there is a lot to say. This time, it was the third prince who instructed the sixth prince to find the second brother's child. Our father also promised to help the third prince once in a critical moment."
"The Third Prince has above-average talent and decent skills. I can't say what's wrong with him, but I can't say what's particularly good about him either. However, what makes him a more competitive prince is not only because he is the son of the most favored Concubine Jing'an, but also because of his younger brother, the Sixth Prince."
"The Sixth Prince is gifted and has shown extraordinary talents since he was young. He has made great achievements in governing the country. At that time, His Majesty also attached great importance to him. However, His Majesty was also quite conflicted at that time. He wanted the eldest son to become the crown prince, but he also felt that the Sixth Prince was a good material."
"So, the Sixth Prince was allowed to learn some courses that only those in that position could learn under the arrangement of Concubine Jing'an. However, the good times did not last long. I don't know what happened, but the Sixth Prince suddenly lost interest in learning and was keen on traveling around all day. Your Majesty also let him do what he wanted."
"Although the Sixth Prince has no interest in learning, he still has good talent. He has helped the Third Prince come up with many strategies. It seems that he only wants to be the good man behind the Third Prince. Therefore, many people support the Third Prince for the Sixth Prince."
The women and the little girl listened very carefully. This was a secret they had never heard of before. Perhaps it was no longer a secret in the court, but it was the first time they heard it.
He Jingmin continued, "The third one is the fifth prince, who was born to the cousin of the same maternal clan as Concubine Jing'an, the Pei clan. It seems that because of the clan leader within the Pei clan, the Pei clan and several teams from other clans all supported the fifth prince."
"This fifth prince is different from the previous ones. He is very tactful and supports the interests of the aristocratic families. He can exploit the people of Dazhao to his heart's content for the interests of the aristocratic families, but he will also protect the interests of some ordinary people. He advocates that the people can survive, but they cannot have enough food and clothing."
When the woman heard this, she gnashed her teeth and said, "I hate people like this the most. The people are the foundation of our country. Without the people, how can we be strong? The noble families are important, but don't the lives of the people matter?"
"If the people are not at peace, even if the Zhao Dynasty is prosperous for a while, it is like water without a source and a tree without roots."