Children of Loulan

Chapter 131 Who's Going

"Yes, yes. Even if Mo Ming wins the competition, he won't be able to stay in the capital for long. After all, the king has just made it clear that he will be sent to the border city to participate in its construction!"

"Oh, forget it, let's not talk about him anymore. Let's get out of here!"

"Okay, let's go!"

After these people finished their conversation, they turned around and left.

At the same time, the king and his entourage left the martial arts arena and returned directly to the Council Hall. The king glanced at the civil and military officials in the court and asked, "Now, for those foreign barbaric tribes, should we choose to launch an attack or adopt a defensive strategy? If you have different opinions on this, you can raise them for discussion."

After this question was raised, the court suddenly fell silent. Seeing that no one responded, the king asked again: "Since no one raised any objections, who should be sent to be responsible for the construction of the border city next?"

At this time, a court official stepped out of the line, walked forward, bowed and said: "Your Majesty, now that the two princes have left the palace and established their own residences, they should contribute to the court. Therefore, I think we should choose a suitable candidate from the two princes to take on this important task."

The king nodded slightly upon hearing this, indicating that he agreed with the minister's words: "Well, my dear minister, you are right!" Then, he turned his gaze to Keremu and Aidil, and asked slowly: "What do you two princes think about this?"

When Keremu heard his father's question, he stepped out of the line, bowed and said in a clear voice: "Father, I am willing to go to the Gobi Desert to build a border city and do my part for the people of Loulan!"

When Aidil saw his brother's statement, he followed him out and bowed, saying, "Father, I am willing to go too!"

The king was pleased and nodded, praising him: "Well, both of you have such aspirations to care for the people. It is a blessing for Loulan! However, this trip is a heavy responsibility. Who should be sent to go?"

At this time, a minister stepped out from the crowd, bowed and said, "Your Majesty, I think the eldest prince is the best candidate. The last time he went to welcome the concubine back to the palace, he encountered strong winds and sandstorms, and he has accumulated some experience in dealing with wind and sand. Therefore, in my opinion, the eldest prince should take on this important task!"

Before he finished speaking, another minister stepped out and said, "Your Majesty, I think the second prince is the most suitable candidate. Although he has never been to the Gobi Desert, he has always been concerned about the country and the people. Therefore, in my humble opinion, the second prince should be sent!"

"Your Majesty, I recommend the eldest prince...!"

"Your Majesty, I recommend the Second Prince...!"

After several ministers took turns speaking for the prince they supported, the king said with some embarrassment: "Prime Minister, what do you think about this matter?"

The prime minister stepped out and replied respectfully: "Your Majesty, both princes are willing to serve Loulan, which is a blessing for Loulan. However, I think this matter should be carefully considered and discussed in the long run!"

The king thought for a moment and said, "Okay, let's discuss this later!"

A few days later, in a private room of Qinyun Pavilion, the most famous teahouse in the capital, the prime minister was leisurely sipping tea, while Aidil was standing quietly by the window, staring at the sky outside, as if he was thinking about something.

"Grandfather, do you have any good ideas that can help me win the opportunity to go and build a border town?" Aider suddenly asked.

The Prime Minister slowly put down the teacup in his hand and sighed slightly: "This matter has been debated in the court for several days, and all parties are eyeing it covetously. At present, I don't have any good countermeasures!"

A trace of disappointment flashed in Aidil's eyes: "Then why didn't my grandfather recommend me to my father in the court that day? Instead, he said that he had to take the long view!"

The Prime Minister looked at him helplessly, and then continued: "Don't you, Second Prince, understand your father's personality? I am not only your grandfather, but also the Prime Minister of a country. The king has always seen the relationship between us. If I just blindly favor you no matter what happens, then I am afraid that my role as Prime Minister will come to an end, right?"

Aidil asked anxiously, "But even if you don't speak, won't father be suspicious of us?"

The prime minister smiled and answered confidently: "The king will naturally have some doubts, but he also wants to see whether the beautiful mountains and rivers of Loulan are more important to me, the prime minister, or you, his grandson, are more important!"

After hearing this, Aidil became even more confused. He quickly asked, "Since you, grandfather, want to be the good prime minister in my father's mind, what should I do now?"

The Prime Minister laughed and said earnestly, "Second Prince, you are still too young after all, and you tend to panic when encountering things. Your Highness, the New Year is coming soon, and this matter can be postponed until after the New Year. There is no need to rush!"

Aidil: "Yes, I admit that I am not as calm and composed as you, grandpa, but have you ever thought that during this New Year holiday, there might be some unexpected situation or incident that would make my father think that my brother is more suitable to build the border town? After all, in comparison, he has at least been to that barren Gobi Desert."

The Prime Minister smiled slightly, a sly look flashed in his eyes, and he responded softly: "Your Highness is right. It is indeed easy for all kinds of unexpected changes to occur during the New Year. As for what kind of accident will happen, it is difficult to predict!"

Aidil frowned when he heard this and asked in confusion, "Grandfather, what exactly do you mean by this? Can you explain it clearly?"

The prime minister slowly stood up, patted the wrinkles on his body, and then said leisurely: "It's getting late today, and I should take my leave first. If your Highness has no other important matters, you might as well think about it carefully!" After that, he turned and left, leaving Aider standing there with a confused look on his face.

Looking at the Prime Minister's back as he walked away, Aidil couldn't help but feel angry. He was a prince, and his status was so noble. Although he was his grandfather, he was just a Prime Minister. There was a difference between the monarch and the minister, but he didn't take him seriously!

After collecting his thoughts, Aidil also walked out of the teahouse and went directly to the palace to meet Concubine Xian. After entering the palace, he walked straight to Concubine Xian, knelt down and greeted her. He also told Concubine Xian about the conversation between him and the Prime Minister!

Seeing his absent-minded look, Concubine Xian asked softly, "Have you really understood what your grandfather meant?"

Aidil slowly raised his head, shook his head, and replied: "I understand what grandfather means. If something happens to my brother during the New Year, he will not be able to compete with me for the position of the person in charge of building the border city! In this way, I can smoothly take over this important task."

Xian Fei frowned slightly and asked in confusion: "Since you understand the interests involved, why do you still look so sad?"

Aidil lowered his head and blamed himself, "I am incompetent. I can't even understand such a simple truth, and I have caused you, mother, to worry! I am really ashamed."