Chapter 64

Once Huhai 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 Prince Fusu, the expression on his face returned to its usual cold, icy state.

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

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

The Zongzheng stepped forward and said.

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

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, wearing armor, walked out and said, "The army is ready and can depart at any time!"

"Very good!"

"Dismiss the court!"

Ying Zheng said this and immediately stood up to leave.

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 existed.

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

After all, this was a matter for the royal family itself.

After Zhao Gao left the court, he went to find Huhai immediately.

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

Once the marriage alliance occurred, Huhai would lose many opportunities in the future competition for the throne.

Zhao Gao had to instruct Huhai on this matter.

Ying 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 Ying Ziyu’s movements paused.

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

Jiang Jiang Yuyan was also very curious.

"Who knows!"

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

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

Going to the Imperial Study this time was to be examined by Ying Zheng.

Regarding who Ying Ying Ziyu’s primary wife would be, Jiang Jiang Yuyan had not the slightest objection in her heart.

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

At Huhai’s place.

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

Huhai asked, very surprised.

When he learned that the Great Tang wanted to form a marriage alliance with the Great Qin, his first reaction was excitement and joy, wanting to seize this opportunity.

In Huhai’s view, as long as the marriage alliance with the Great Tang was successful.

He would have the Great Tang as an aid behind him.

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

He had originally thought about discussing with his teacher how to get the opportunity.

As a result, his teacher told him to give it up.

Huhai did not understand at all.

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

"Once you form a marriage alliance with the Great Tang, you will have one more bargaining chip in your hand, and you can surpass the Eldest Prince in some aspects?"

Zhao Gao asked calmly while drinking tea.

He understood Huhai’s temper and personality clearly.

Sometimes Huhai didn’t even need to speak, and Zhao Gao knew what Huhai was thinking.

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

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

"His Majesty will not take a prince who has the potential to inherit the throne, or who is capable, and use him for a marriage alliance with the Great Tang."

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

"Actually, anyone with a discerning eye knows."

"This is just a facade."

"The situation inside will be very complex."

"Moreover, according to His Majesty’s personality, even if it 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 still possessed the necessary keenness and analytical ability.

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

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

No matter how one thinks about this, it feels abnormal; there must be a secret inside.

It is just that this secret belongs solely to the Emperor.

People below cannot touch it at all.

Moreover, Zhao Gao had served by Ying Zheng’s side for many years and understood this master’s personality 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, the Great Tang side is the same!

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

Huhai did not understand very well and asked, "Teacher, why would you say that?"

He had a heart that wanted to be Emperor, but he did not have 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 let Huhai ascend the throne.

An Emperor who can only rely on him is easier to control, and only in this way can he better satisfy the ambition in his heart.

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

Zhao Gao did not answer Huhai’s question but instead asked this in return.

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

Huhai said these words.

This was Ying Zheng in his eyes.

After hearing this, Zhao Gao became even more determined to let Huhai ascend the throne.

Anything Huhai said could be said by any subject of the Great Qin.

This also proved that Huhai 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 countries."