Chapter 114

Once Hu Hai became Emperor, as the Emperor's teacher, Zhao Gao's status would also rise with the tide.

"Which prince is of a suitable age for a marriage alliance with the Great Tang?"

After Ying Zheng finished reprimanding Fusu, the expression on his face returned to the cold, icy look of the past.

"Reporting to Your Majesty, there are currently a few princes!"

"The Fifth Prince, the Seventh Prince, the Ninth Prince, the Twelfth Prince, and the Eighteenth Prince."

The Clan Elder stepped forward and said.

His position was one of the Nine Ministers, responsible for the affairs of the Great Qin's Ying clan.

Therefore, he was very knowledgeable about the imperial princes.

"After the court session, have those four come to see me."

"Meng Tian, is the war against the Xiongnu in the north prepared?"

Ying Zheng asked.

Meng Tian, dressed in armor, stepped out and said, "The army is ready and can depart at any time!"

"Very good!"

"Court dismissed!"

After saying this, Ying Zheng stood up and left directly.

He had always been this overbearing in his actions.

He said he was calling the officials to discuss the marriage alliance.

In reality, he was just calling them to inform them that such a thing was happening.

As for who would specifically be chosen, the officials had no say.

After all, this was the royal family's own business.

After leaving the court, Zhao Gao went to find Hu Hai immediately.

Hu Hai absolutely must not go for this marriage alliance with the Great Tang.

Once the marriage alliance was formed, Hu Hai would lose many opportunities in the future competition for the throne.

Zhao Gao had to instruct Hu Hai on this matter.

Ying Ziyu already knew about the events in the imperial court.

"The Great Tang wants to form a marriage alliance with the Great Qin?"

Upon hearing this, Ying Ziyu's hand paused in its movement.

"What is Li Shimin trying to do? Why would he suddenly want to form a marriage alliance with the Great Qin?"

Jiang Yuyan was also very curious.

"Who knows!"

Ying Ziyu was very indifferent.

Just at this moment, a eunuch walked over.

"Ninth Prince, His Majesty has ordered this servant to summon you to the study!" the eunuch said respectfully.

"Understood!"

Ying Ziyu waved his hand and stood up to head to the study.

Jiang Yuyan knew that her master was also one of the candidates for this marriage alliance.

Going to the Imperial Study this time meant he would be examined by Ying Zheng.

Regarding who Ying Ziyu's primary wife would be, Jiang Yuyan had not the slightest objection.

She even thought about capturing all the beautiful women in the Nine Provinces to serve her master.

Over at Hu Hai's place.

"Teacher, why did you tell me to perform poorly?"

Hu Hai asked in surprise.

When he learned about the marriage alliance between the Great Tang and the Great Qin, his first reaction was excitement and joy, wanting to seize this opportunity.

In Hu Hai's view, as long as the marriage alliance with the Great Tang was successful.

He would have the Great Tang as an additional pillar of support behind him.

At that time, his confidence in competing for the throne would be much greater.

He had even been thinking about discussing with his teacher how to get the opportunity.

Yet his teacher told him to give it up.

Hu Hai did not understand at all.

"Does Your Highness think this is a very good opportunity?"

"Once the marriage alliance with the Great Tang is formed, you will have an extra bargaining chip in your hand, and you can surpass the Eldest Prince in some aspects?"

Zhao Gao asked calmly while drinking tea.

He understood Hu Hai's temperament and character clearly.

Sometimes, even without Hu Hai speaking, Zhao Gao knew what Hu Hai was thinking.

Hu Hai nodded and said, "Isn't that the case?"

Zhao Gao set down his teacup and spoke slowly, "Your Highness thinks of His Majesty too simply."

"His Majesty will not send a prince who has the potential to inherit the throne, or who is capable, to form a marriage alliance with the Great Tang."

"The so-called marriage alliance is said to be used to consolidate the relationship between the two nations."

"Actually, anyone with a discerning eye knows."

"This is just a front."

"The situation within this will be very complex."

"Moreover, given His Majesty's character, even if there is a marriage alliance, His Majesty will use those mediocre princes."

Although Zhao Gao was not a good person, as the leader of the Net, he possessed the necessary keenness and analytical ability.

The Great Tang and the Great Qin had no prior contact.

Suddenly, the Great Tang wanted to form a marriage alliance with the Great Qin.

No matter how one thought about it, it felt abnormal; there must be a secret.

It was just that this secret belonged solely to the Emperor.

People below could not touch it at all.

Moreover, Zhao Gao had served by Ying Zheng's side for many years and understood this master's character very well.

Since he knew there was a secret, Ying Zheng would absolutely not use an excellent prince to form a marriage alliance with the Great Tang.

Presumably, it was the same on the Great Tang side!

Zhao Gao also made an inference about Li Shimin's decision.

Hu Hai did not understand very well and asked, "Teacher, why do you say that?"

He had a heart that wanted to be Emperor, but he lacked the ability to be Emperor, so he could only rely on Zhao Gao for everything.

This was also the reason why Zhao Gao was determined to have Hu Hai ascend the throne.

An Emperor who could only rely on him was easy to control, and only in this way could he better satisfy the ambition in his heart.

"Does Your Highness know what kind of person His Majesty is?"

Zhao Gao did not answer Hu Hai's question but asked this in return.

Hu Hai was a bit stunned by the question, thought for a moment, and said, "Overbearing, cold, decisive, has a unique eye for viewing things, and is also very far-sighted."

Hu Hai said these words.

This was the Ying Zheng in his eyes.

After hearing this, Zhao Gao became even more determined to have Hu Hai ascend the throne.

What Hu Hai said could be said by any minister of the Great Qin.

This proved that Hu Hai did not understand Ying Zheng at all.

A person who wants to be Emperor but refuses to study what an Emperor is and how to be an Emperor is very simple to control.

"His Majesty is a person with ambition!"

Zhao Gao said calmly.

Immediately, he continued, "A person with ambition will absolutely not allow an excellent descendant to form a marriage alliance with other nations."