My Stepmother is Soft and Charming

"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 Guo Xiang and the Empress felt that this title was 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 thought 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."

It was clear what the prince meant. 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. Only the Dingping Marquis Mansion is more eye-catching. I am afraid that at this moment, I know that dark clouds are coming to the city.

Therefore, the prince's intention is to clear out the Dingpinghou Mansion. In this way, the fourth prince, whose left and right arms are broken, will naturally have no way to escape.

Thinking of this, Prime Minister Guo said something tactfully.

"It may not be 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, I think it will be a useful chess piece."

As for recruiting someone to surrender, the best way is to bring his daughter into the palace. Anyway, the new emperor will expand his harem when he ascends the throne, so it is not a bad thing to have an additional concubine from the family who can help.

Therefore, after the prince thought for a while, he said to Guo Xiang.

"Grandpa 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.

But because he was still at the place where the emperor's spirit rested, he didn't dare to be too presumptuous.

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

After hearing what Guo Xiang just said, Marquis Dingping fell into silence.

If Wu Er was still here, 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 seeking his own death.

Moreover, from the 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 go as smoothly as Guo Xiang said?

In any case, they were once enemies. What if they coaxed the Dingping Marquis Mansion to submit, and then became murderous?

Prime Minister Guo had been in court for decades and could not tell his expression, 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 a few 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 entire clan for his own obsession, then he would be too stupid to be a Marquis and a clan leader.

So, I took a deep breath and when I focused my eyes again, the dust had settled.

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

"Hahahaha, don't you know what kind of temper I have? 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. of!"

What he said was aboveboard, and Dingping Hou knew that it was true after dealing with him for many years, so he said it immediately without any further struggle.

"When the new emperor ascends the throne, I, Dingping Hou Mansion, will donate 30% of my family wealth to send my legitimate daughter into the palace to congratulate the new dynasty!"

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

The guarantee given by Marquis Dingping also meant that the forces under him that had once followed the Fourth Prince were disintegrated and became a sharp sword supporting 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 inside it 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 good to choose anyone. It’s ridiculous to have to choose someone who can’t shoulder the responsibility.

But fortunately, if he made this wrong step, there was still a way to turn back, so he would never let the fourth prince become an obstacle for him to turn back. Therefore, he looked sharply and then said.

"Fourth Prince, Your Highness wants to have a fight with your brother, so I specially asked this old minister to see you off. It is your luck and your 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, and join a wealthy family in your next life to live a leisurely 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 indignation.

"You rebelled?"

"Daxing was originally the place where the prince oversees the country. Now that His Majesty has passed away, it is natural for the prince to ascend the throne, isn't it?"