So even if Yang Di is not pleasing to the eyes on weekdays, in order to maintain the reputation of the East Palace, Sun Deng must treat Yang Di with courtesy.

Yang Di also knew that he was not liked by everyone in the East Palace, so at banquets like this, he usually found a corner to sit by himself and did not crowd with others.

 Only this time, when he heard that everyone was belittling Feng and promoting Zhuge, but the prince took it seriously, he couldn't bear it anymore.

As a human minister, how could he watch the prince listen and believe without saying a word even though he received a salary from the Eastern Palace?

 Seeing Yang Di standing up suddenly, he sneered in response:

“Although I don’t know how many bones are buried in Hanzhong, I know the prosperity of Hanzhong today. The prosperity of Hanzhong will change the decline of the people of Shu.”

“Feng Mingwen entered Nanzhong and the Yi people were afraid of him; he left Xiaoguan and the Wei people were afraid of him; he entered Liangzhou and the Hu people were subdued. He contributed greatly to the prosperity of Shu today.”

“Now that Zhuge Yuanxun has stood out, you say he is inferior to Feng Mingwen. May I ask how his achievements compare with Feng Mingwen?”

　　　What to say, let alone asking Xie Jing, I don’t know what to say.

Even the topical figure Zhuge Ke’s face was red, and he didn’t know whether it was because he was drunk or something.

Sun Deng saw it and quickly stood up and said:

“Sir, please sit down. I don’t know the depth, so it’s really my fault to speak like this!”

This was able to suppress the two sides who had started to get angry.

Yang Di raised his hands and said:

"Your Highness, the world is abuzz today, and there are countless people who want to make great contributions. How can Your Highness underestimate the heroes of the world?"

Sun Deng quickly said yes.

Then Yang Di saluted Zhuge Ke again and continued:

"I just made a mistake, so I asked General Zhuge to send a large number of people. Don't be surprised. However, the patients in the country today are not just Danyang Shanyue, but the northern bandits."

“The great danger of our country lies outside but not within. If you have great talents at one step, you should go north to kill the thieves. How can you conquer hundreds of thousands of mountains and gain satisfaction?”

Zhuge Ke Fenran said:

“When I return this time, I will ask Your Majesty to go to Beijiang to fight against the bandits.”

 “In this case, we will wait for the good news that the general defeated the thieves.”

　　No one noticed that when Sun Deng heard Yang Di's words, "The great dangers of the motherland are outside but not inside", there was a flash of worry in Sun Deng's eyes.

 With Yang Di's interruption, the atmosphere of the banquet lost its enthusiasm, so soon after, the banquet dispersed and everyone left one after another.

Only Zhuge Ke was left alone by Sun Deng and asked to go to another quiet room.

 This time, since it is not a formal occasion, there is no need to kneel down.

 Zhuge Ke sat on the chair handed over from Shu and let out a comfortable sigh.

After drinking the tea, the drunkenness dissipated a little, and then Sun Deng opened his mouth and said:

"Yuan Xun, you said at the banquet just now that you wanted to invite yourself to cross the river to fight against the thieves. Was it just a moment of anger, or did you really mean it?"

 “How can there be any reason to joke in public?” Zhuge Ke looked at Sun Deng, “Your Highness, do you have something to say to me?”

Sun Deng nodded, with a little worry on his face:

"I just heard what the Yangzi said and felt something in my heart, so I have something to say to you."

 “Your Highness, please speak.”

Sun Deng sighed:

"In the three years since you left Jianye, Your Majesty has trusted Lu Yi more and more. Now he is in charge of all affairs of the imperial court and local states and counties."

“This man is a cruel man. In the past, he only complained about minor faults, and chose minor mistakes among ministers to report to His Majesty. He often tried to trap others in order to gain fame and fortune.”

"Now that I am gradually gaining power, I dare to openly frame people who are not guilty, and then subject them to severe punishments. All the ministers dare to be angry but dare not speak out."

“I, General Shanglu, Pan Taichang and others have repeatedly written letters to advise Your Majesty, but His Majesty has remained unmoved. Alas..."

Zhuge Ke also frowned when he heard this.

Although he has been in Danyang in the past three years, he has often exchanged letters with the prince, so he naturally knows a little about the major events in the court.

 

 The first is to frame Prime Minister Gu Yong.

Without any evidence, Lu Yi framed Prime Minister Gu Yong and forced him to stay at home.

At the same time, because of his false accusation, Sun Quan was furious and considered replacing the prime minister.

 Fortunately, Xie You, the Huangmen Minister at the time, went to Lu Yi to inquire about the situation: "How does Your Majesty plan to deal with the Prime Minister's matter?"

 Lv Yi said: "It can't be better."

 means that the situation is not good.

Xie You asked again: "If the Duke retires, who will take his place?"

 Lv Yi said nothing.

Xie You asked again: "Did Mrs. Pan get it often?"

Lu Yi replied: "The king's words are close."

 It means almost the same.

Then Xie You threw out a big killer weapon: "Mrs. Pan often gnashes her teeth at you, but there is no reason for the long journey. Today, I am acting for Duke Gu, but I am afraid that I will attack you tomorrow."

Pan Taichang, also known as Pan Jun, Chijie and Lu Daiping defeated Wuxi Man, and is now stationed in Wuchang to assist Lu Xun.

After hearing about Lu Yi's incident in the imperial court, when he returned to Jianye, he pretended to hold a banquet for the ministers and planned to kill Lu Yi himself.

Fortunately, Lu Yi heard the news and did not go there, so he escaped.

So when Lu Yi heard Xie You mention this matter, he quickly persuaded Sun Quan not to pursue Gu Yong again.

 And another thing aroused Sun Deng's nerves even more.

 That was Lv Yi who falsely accused Jiangxia Governor Diao Jia of "slandering the state affairs". The people sitting there were afraid of Lv Yi's methods and they all said against their will that Diao Jia was really like this.

 Only Shi Zhong and Zhong Zhong Enforcement Shi Yi insisted that they had never heard of it.

Sun Quan issued orders for several days to question him harshly, but none of the ministers dared to speak.

Shi Yi said to him: "Now that the sword is on my neck, how dare I hide my secrets and bring about my own destruction? I am a disloyal ghost!"

 In the end, because there was no solid evidence, Diao Jia and Shiyi escaped.

“Lü Yi seems to be framed by Shi Yi and Diao Jia, but in fact, his intentions are against me.”

 At this time, Sun Deng no longer had the humility of the past, and his face had become a little gloomy.

 When he was guarding Wuchang, Diao Jia, the governor of Jiangxia, helped him.

 Yi was a servant and law enforcer, and was an important figure who was left in Wuchang by Sun Quan to assist the prince.

Lu Xun and Shiyi, both civil and military, could be regarded as Sun Deng's right-hand men in guarding Wuchang.

Later, Sun Deng returned to Jianye, and Lu Xun stayed in Wuchang, but Yize followed Sun Deng back.

 He can be regarded as a die-hard princeling.

　　If these two people were targeted by Lu Yi for no reason, then Sun Deng would have been the crown prince for so many years in vain.

“Although I don’t know if there is someone else behind Lu Yi’s frame-up of these two people, I definitely can’t keep this person anymore.”
Chapter completed!