MTL - I Built a Territory in Ancient Times-Chapter 147 Festival
If he stays in the capital, there may still be some hope, but what benefits can the borderland bring? "
"Duanwang used to be really stupid. This is a well-known thing. It's just that after the stupidity was cured, there was today's Duanwang. Even if he stayed in the capital, Duanwang had a stupid past since he was a child. There will be no chance. It's better to step out of the circle, the world outside is bigger, and he can play more."
This seemed to make sense, and Ma Jinyu couldn't help but nod, but he didn't agree with what his father said to follow Duan Wang's words. "However, our Ma family has to wait for a chance. No matter which prince in the capital is stronger than Duan Wang? Following Duan Wang, how can our Ma family succeed?"
Ma Siyong stood up and walked a few steps, looked back at his son, and said earnestly: "You can't just look at the surface. The capital is a blessed place and a dangerous place, yes! Now that the princes are showing their edge, it is indeed the best time to attach. But you have I never thought about it, the current situation is not clear, and it is still unknown who will be in the top position.
Ma Jinyu broke out in a cold sweat, although he understood the meaning of his father's words, he was still a little unwilling. He murmured: "But, but, such an opportunity is rare for decades. If you don't gamble, how do you know the final outcome?"
Although the Ma family has a big business, it is only a wealthy family, and there is never a chance to really step into the powerful. You must know that in today's world, the powerful are the real superiors, so what if you are rich? If you really provoke such people, you can destroy their Ma family with one hand.
It's not that their Ma family didn't want to squeeze into that circle, it's just the court decree, the family of merchants, and the three generations of the straight line are not allowed to take the imperial examination. The only way to become an official is to take the imperial examination. They have also been committed to cultivating the children of the collateral line to study the imperial examination. But how can real talents be cultivated overnight?
Their Ma family is now in a dilemma, and the Ma family intends to take this opportunity to choose a prince with a bright future to be attached to. Once the prince ascends the throne, their Ma family will naturally have a part in the merits of the dragon. At that time, it will be able to squeeze into the circle of the powerful, and the glory of the Ma family is the real beginning.
Before, he was also optimistic about the third prince's long sleeves and good dance, ability and power. Because of his poor management, the emperor has commended him several times, and many ministers have also praised him. There is no limelight for a while, and even the prestige is a bit higher than that of the prince.
He thought that if he could make friends and get on this big boat, it would also be a good choice. It's just that he hasn't been able to find an opportunity yet. After all, the third prince is no better than others, and not everyone can be attached to it.
Ma Siyong saw through his son's thoughts and sighed: "Eggs can't be put in one basket. Wouldn't you want me to teach you this kind of truth?"
Ma Jinyu is not stupid either. He speaks well. He raised his eyes and looked at Ma Siyong, "Father, what do you mean?"
"In today's world, who do you think is most likely to be in the top?" There are no outsiders in the study, and the conversation between the father and son is unlikely to be spread.
Ma Jinyu knew that it was his father who was testing himself. Although he already had the answer in his heart, he thought about it carefully before he thought about it and replied, "From my son's point of view, it is nothing more than the prince and the third prince have the power to fight together. The eldest son of the Empress Yuan, Dayan has always been the ancestral system, and the same is true. The prince has been established as the prince since he was a child. However, although the prince occupies a position, his temper is too lenient, cowardly, and indecisive. This is ten Regardless of whether the emperor is pleased, in the early years, there was even a whisper from the emperor that the prince did not match his position. After that, the attitude of the courtiers was a little subtle, and the prince seemed to be more quiet."
He carefully glanced at his father's expression and saw that his expression was as usual, and then he continued with a sigh of relief: "And the third prince is quite like the emperor in that he is brave and brave, which is praised by the emperor himself in front of all the ministers. The three princes and their mothers are all big families, and there are not a few voices supporting the third prince, whether in court or in opposition."
"So, if it were you, who would you support?" Ma Siyong asked directly.
Ma Jinyu paused, not expecting his father to ask such a question. He swallowed his saliva, but still said the words in his heart, "My son thinks that the third prince is well behaved and has outstanding ability. If you support him, I think the hope is the greatest."
What if the prince is the heir? How can it be long if it is not favored by the emperor, since ancient times, it is not uncommon for princes to be abolished. For the sake of self-interest and for the master who has taken refuge in the family, the ministers below have no means to use it. The prince is weak, and is faintly overwhelmed by the third prince. A discerning person knows at a glance how to choose.
Ma Siyong smiled slightly and shook his head.
Ma Jinyu was a little unconvinced, "I also ask my father for advice."
Ma Siyong originally intended to point his son, "You can't underestimate the prince, the prince is cautious, and has never made a wrong step over the years. How many people can do this? Over the years, although the emperor has a strict attitude towards him, he often There is dissatisfaction, but why is it not because of love If so, who knows whether it is true or false? There are many right and wrong in the palace, and many rumors can only be laughed at, such as the rumor of King Duan, do you think it is true?"
Ma Jinyu fell into contemplation. He was someone who had been in contact with Ming Yu twice, and he knew a little about Ming Yu. He could only sigh with emotion, it's better to meet each other than to be famous. Compared with those gossips, the real Duan Wang is really different.
Ma Siyong continued: "Although the third prince's mother's family is powerful, this dynasty prohibits foreign relatives from intervening in politics. Isn't the power of the mother's family a stumbling block? Do you think the emperor will let a prince with a powerful foreign relative ascend to the top? Ruoruo When the new emperor ascends the throne, his tail will not fall off, is this Yan Dynasty surnamed Ming or Yang?".
"This..." Ma Jinyu frowned, he really hadn't thought about this question, "But how can the prince's mother family be chosen by himself? Is it somewhat inconceivable that he is not eligible for the throne because of the relationship between the mother family?".
"Empress Yuan passed away for many years, but who can be promoted to the position of concubine in the harem? Concubine Hui, the mother concubine of the third prince, was promoted to Concubine Hui a few years ago. It was only one step away from that. Everyone thought that Concubine Hui would become the empress. But Over the years, has the emperor relaxed his mouth?" Ma Siyong reminded: "The prince was indeed crushed by the third prince, but now? Duan Wang firmly stood by the prince, and the goods he brought back from the Western Regions were completely delivered without reservation. Let the prince deal with it. Because of the goods from the Western Regions, many people who didn't want to stand in line so quickly are biased towards the prince. The prince has made money from his connections, and he has also earned a lot of fame among the powerful. Do you think that the current prince is still alive? Are you weak?"
Ma Jinyu didn't dare to make a sound anymore, his father's analysis was very reasonable, but he himself didn't see it through. It wasn't until my father woke up that he realized that Duan Wang was actually the crown prince's bargaining chip, but no one had ever noticed it.
"But my father, you said that following Duan Wang, you don't really have this plan, right? Duan Wang Dingtian is also a prince, what's the use value?"
Ma Siyong shook his head, "You're wrong, King Duan is no better than others. He has the foresight to enter the border. Convincing the emperor to connect to the Western Regions and build the Xiqi Corridor is enough to prove his extraordinaryness. Besides, behind King Duan, the prince stands, When we Majia Baba approached the prince, it was just like an ant. Who can look at you more? Even if you are attached to it, you are not as good as others. There, and now that he is short of people and money, it is more important for us to give help in the snow, so why not follow King Duan?"
The reason is here, and it is clearly explained, and Ma Jinyu suddenly realizes. Lord Father is worthy of being Lord Father, and his insight is beyond the reach of ordinary people.
"However, a large part of the clan elders in the family want to cling to the powerful and powerful in Beijing, but my father only looks at the king of the middle end. Will the rest of the family have any opinions?"
"That's why I said that eggs can't be put in one basket. The powerful and powerful people in Beijing must make friends, and Duanwang's side can't fall." Ma Siyong narrowed his eyes, and there was a flash of light in his eyes.
"Yes! Son understands!"
Seeing that his son has no objection, he understands it, and Ma Siyong is very satisfied, "Duanwang has already said that what kind of bidding will be held today after the Halloween of the future. Since you have made good friends with Duanwang, you have to inquire about this. What kind of charter is it? We need to prepare in advance, otherwise we will be in a hurry and be in trouble if we fall behind."
Ma Jinyu nodded yes, thought about it and hesitated: "Listen to what Duan Wang said, although the benefits and benefits in the later stage are considerable, I am afraid that this tender will require a lot of silver taels. At that time, it will not only be our Ma family, but other merchants. They will all be moved by the wind, but I don’t know the upper limit of the silver taels that other companies have invested in? Will it suppress our Ma family?”
Duan Wang has already said that the amount of investment determines the amount of benefit in the future, which is understandable. Since their Ma family wants to take the path of Duanwang, they have to show their sincerity. If they can't squeeze into the first echelon, their Ma family's refuge can only be empty talk.
Ma Siyong stood with his hands behind his back, and he also had such concerns, "So you can inquire about the rules as much as possible from Duan Wang's side. Knowing yourself and the other side can help you win every battle, and shopping malls are like battlefields. As for the others, I will send them. People snooping on the news, be prepared with both hands.
