Novel Full Chapter 1053 - 110: Hidden Meaning
Chapter 1053: Chapter 110: Hidden Meaning
Zhao Yao was filled with confusion about his future princess coming from a commoner background. He didn’t understand why the emperor arranged things this way. If the emperor really wanted to edge him out, then what was the point of what he and He Lianfang had done for him all these years?
If the emperor hadn’t changed his mind, then why would he arrange for him to marry a princess without any background or power? Could it be to make everyone more certain that he, as Prince Han, was truly out of favor, to lull everyone into complacency, allowing him to continue hiding away without any danger or trouble?
Could it be that the treacherous imperial father really wanted him to ascend to the throne without a drop of bloodshed? Did the treacherous imperial father care for him this much?
Even if the treacherous imperial father loved him so much that he couldn’t bear for him to face any danger, wouldn’t allow him to be tainted by any bloodshed, then once he ascends to the throne, could he truly avoid danger and bloodshed? Protecting him to such an extent, would it really be good for him in the future when he ascends to the throne?
An emperor who hasn’t experienced the bloody struggle for the throne, a well-protected prince, can he truly become a good emperor?
The danger and bloodshed faced as an emperor are even more brutal. Can an emperor who hasn’t faced any hardship truly govern the territories of Great Zhou effectively?
Zhao Yao recalled a dream where a historical emperor Zhao Yao learned that the people had no food to eat and asked why they didn’t eat meat porridge.
He didn’t believe the treacherous imperial father would protect him like this. There must be some conspiracy behind it, only he couldn’t think of it yet.
"Alas..."
Tong Xi, standing by, heard Zhao Yao’s sigh again and couldn’t help but ask, "Your Highness, what’s wrong? Why have you been sighing so much?"
Zhao Yao shook his head and said, "I can’t figure it out, I really can’t figure it out." He always thought he was smart, able to see through, or understand some of the treacherous imperial father’s moves, but this arranged marriage by the treacherous imperial father was really beyond him.
Tong Xi, curious and concerned, asked, "Your Highness, what exactly is bothering you and causing you such distress?" He had never seen His Highness so troubled, as if faced with some monumental problem.
Zhao Yao looked up, sighed slightly, and said, "You wouldn’t understand."
"I may not understand, but you could discuss it with the Second Master." Whatever His Highness didn’t understand, he certainly didn’t either.
"This matter can’t be discussed with my Second Uncle." He had long known about Second Uncle’s collusion with the imperial father, though Second Uncle didn’t know he knew.
"If not the Second Master, then you could talk to General Chu and the others." Tong Xi suggested, "Though they may not have a good solution, talking to them might put you in a better mood."
"I could talk to Chu Huan, but forget the others." Among the four brothers, Chu Huan was the smartest, the most steady and mature.
"Then I’ll call General Chu over."
"No need, I’ll go find him myself." Zhao Yao said and then stood up and left.
Tong Xi hurriedly followed, "Your Highness, wait for me."
Because Chu Huan was steady, mature, and wise, Zhao Yao had let him manage the Divine Machine Camp last year. Before he took charge, Zhao Yao tested him, one aspect being gun technique. Initially, Chu Huan’s gun skills were poor, but after diligent training, he improved rapidly. Now, he had become a sharpshooter in the Divine Machine Camp.
The Divine Machine Camp was not with Zhao Yao’s Imperial Guard. It existed independently and was directly under Zhao Yao’s command.
Zhao Yao had placed the Divine Machine Camp at the North Mountain Laboratory. On one hand, because North Mountain Laboratory was heavily guarded, and on the other, because the firearms and bullets needed by the Divine Machine Camp were always produced there.
Before leaving, Zhao Yao met with He Lianfang, telling him he would be at the North Mountain Laboratory for a while and that if anything came up, they could send someone to find him there.
He Lianfang didn’t think much of it, since Zhao Yao often went to the North Mountain Laboratory and would be gone for several days.
Arriving at the North Mountain Laboratory, Zhao Yao didn’t seek out Chu Huan immediately but first went to check on the cannon improvements. Previously, after the continuous efforts of Zheng Cheng and the craftsmen, a cannon had finally been made. However, there were many problems, requiring further improvements.
The craftsmen informed Zhao Yao that this time the improvements were progressing smoothly. In a few days, they could test its effectiveness again. Hearing this, Zhao Yao was very pleased, praised the craftsmen highly, and promised to reward them once the test succeeds in a few days.