The Prince of Hubei, Kun, stood on a luxurious bronze chariot, walking gracefully through the most prosperous streets in Hubei City. The early winter sun shone warmly on him, and the common people could not stop chatting in his ears.

Voices of praise.

"Look! That's our prince. Thanks to him, the price of salt in our city has dropped."

"Isn't that right? The price of salt skyrocketed in those two months, and every salt shop in the city was smashed and robbed. Several people were beheaded and couldn't stop. There was no salt in the house, and the women and children were all swollen and couldn't walk.

Moved. It’s really unbearable to look back!”

"Yes, yes! Our prince is capable of both literary and military skills. He made the first contribution to the destruction of the country. I didn't expect him to be so capable at dredging the trade routes. He is truly a genius sent from heaven! Having such a prince is really a blessing to the people of our country.

ah!"

Since E Kun returned home, he could hear such words every time he went out, which made the servants in the Prince's Mansion look more dignified when they came in and out, with their heads held high. Especially because E Kun was not good enough, the more famous he became,

The more he keeps a low profile, the more he has to behave with his tail between his legs, and put on an air of humility, which is really uncomfortable.

The car drove slowly into the General's Mansion. E Kun got off the car steadily and walked straight into this quaint mansion with steady steps. As soon as he stepped across the threshold, he was greeted by a middle-aged man with a dark beard and a curly beard.

He came forward and saluted and said: "The prince is coming to my humble residence, and E Jun is not able to welcome you from afar. It is a sin."

E Kun stepped forward to help him up and said, "Uncle, why do you need to be so polite? It's because my nephew is annoying me out of the blue."

The man in charge of the talisman of E's army was none other than the younger brother of Ehou Yufang, named E Jun, so E Kun called him his uncle. However, Ehou Yufang was fond of martial arts, and he would personally hold the commander's seal whenever there was a major conquest.

It was a pity that although E Jun had military power, he had very few opportunities to actually lead troops in battle.

The two came to the study, and E Jun ordered the maid who had already lit the light and made tea to leave. He also told the elders to stay at the door and refuse any visitors. Then he sat down solemnly, as if he was about to discuss something.

E Kun suppressed his laughter and hurriedly asked for advice: "My nephew has just returned from Luoyi. The situation in the court is not clear, so he came to my uncle specifically to ask for advice."

E Jun chuckled: "Don't show off, kid. Don't you just want to ask about the position of Prime Minister?"

"Uncle, he knows everything and can't hide anything from you."

It turns out that as early as when Ekun was engaged in a commercial war in Luoyi, the soaring price of salt in Echeng caused civil unrest. Although it was suppressed with force, someone must be responsible for such a big thing, right? The prince is far away in Luoyi, and he is at a critical period.

, can’t we let him take responsibility? So Lao E Xiang can only bear the blame, and to be honest, he has not been wronged. He suddenly lost his position, even his title was demoted three levels in a row, and he took away half of the fiefdom. He returned home

Gone for retirement.

The prime minister of a country is the head of hundreds of officials and the leader in conducting government affairs. The vacancy of such an important official position will inevitably cause major adjustments and shocks to the government. Generally speaking, one general, one prime minister, one civil servant and one military officer are

The monarch's right-hand man in governing the country. In this matter, the opinion of E Jun, who is the commander of the army and the monarch's brother, is very important. When E Kun came here this time, he had his finger on the pulse.

"You care so much, do you still want to get a national title?" E Jun joked.

"My uncle is joking. Although there are some exceptions for the crown prince to be the prime minister, it is not the rule. Besides, I am young and lack experience in government affairs. I just heard that Huaiqing made a lie. Could it be that my father will eventually appoint him officially?

Is he the Prime Minister?" E Kun looked worried. It doesn't matter who becomes the Prime Minister, but it must not be that Huaiqing! Who is he? He is the brother of his mother-in-law brought here by his stepmother, Mrs. Yi!

At the mention of the name Huaiqing, E Jun snorted with a look of disdain on his face: "That scumbag! He got famous just because he had some talent in Jianghan. He has never done anything practical and can only talk a few words."

The sour smell of rotten poetry can be smelled from miles away. He is just a bastard who can no longer live in Huaiyi. He married his sister to make a living. Is he worthy of being a prime minister? Is my E family left without one?"

"Then ------- uncle, do you have an idea?" E Kun's eyes lit up, obviously inspired.

E Jun looked directly at his nephew and said slowly: "I am going to write a letter and suggest that you be the prime minister. Although you are young, you have a high prestige in the army and among the people. What you lack is the experience in government affairs to take on the responsibility of the country."

The position of prime minister can train you to handle court affairs.

I believe that neither the emperor nor the courtiers will have any objection to your choice."

What he said made E Kun eager to give it a try: "If I can really take on the position, my nephew will naturally accept the order happily. But that woman is quite favored by my father, so I'm afraid it won't be easy."

"Since I have been trusted by the prince, I should do my best to do my best. When the prince comes back, I will have my own opinion."

"Uncle's intention------"

"The prince just doesn't know how to do these things."

E Kun bowed solemnly and told his uncle not to embarrass him at his own discretion, and hurried away.

After thinking for a moment, E Jun immediately started the process. He first summoned Sima, the chief scribe, and ordered him to write a bamboo slip to the Marquis of E suggesting that the prince should be the prime minister. He then transcribed it into a volume and gave it to the military order Sima to send to the E army camp to discuss with General Gao Jue.

In response to the instructions, E Jun immediately boarded a carriage and went to contact his relatives.

In the dormitory of the E Palace, a plump and fair-skinned noblewoman heard the whispers of the chamberlain and screamed angrily: "What a good E Jun, he actually wrote to your Majesty to make the crown prince Kun your prime minister!"

This "snap" sound startled a middle-aged and lean man with a beard who was sitting across from the case. He asked: "Sister, isn't Ekun the crown prince? How can I be the prime minister? Did I hear wrongly?"

"There is no precedent for the prince to be the prime minister. What's more, when E Kun returned from dredging the salt road, he thought he had done a great job, and the people of the government and the public kept praising him. If E Jun is named as the general in charge of the army, the military forces will definitely support him.

For the Prime Minister------" Mrs. Yi looked worried: "Brother, I'm afraid we really can't stop it!"

"No way? Your Majesty loves you and Ji'er the most. How could it be like this?" Huai Qing said with a look of disbelief: "Your Majesty has already made me a false figure! The truth and falsehood are only one step away. If this is true,

-------This, how will your brother have the dignity to continue to establish himself in this country of Hubei?"

"Brother, what you are saying is that you are blaming me for not trying your best?" Mrs. Yi stood up and left the table angrily: "You don't understand Your Majesty. Although he dotes on me and Ji'er, he makes a clear distinction between public and private matters in state affairs and will not do anything wrong.

Biased. It seems that my brother’s falsehood cannot be accepted.”

"Sister, this country doesn't care about being your brother, but if you lose this face, you will never get it back!" Huaiqing shouted unwillingly: "If I had known this, you shouldn't have done it to me.

Bake it on this rack." After saying that, he walked away.
Chapter completed!