He actually persuaded him to become a prince!

The emperor is already in his fifties, and with so many adult and underage princes, it is high time for him to establish a prince. No one has mentioned this before.

The prince is the cornerstone and foundation of the country. If one day the emperor ascends to the throne and does not establish a prince, there will be great chaos.

If not done well, Dongxia will be divided.

But the emperor was very repelled by this matter.

Everyone who proposed this matter was either reprimanded or demoted, and no one was able to get a good deal.

After a long time, they figured out what the emperor meant, which was that he did not want to establish a crown prince. Or maybe the emperor's thoughts were undecided on the eldest prince and the fourth prince.

We have to wait until the emperor figures it out for himself. They won't hit this southern wall.

At this moment, Chu Zhiyan's words reminded them that this was indeed the best time to persuade them to establish the crown prince.

The big princes are very anxious.

Although it is the best time to persuade the crown prince to be established, it is more beneficial to the fourth prince. The Eastern Border Guard is the fourth prince’s man, and the fourth prince suppressed the eldest prince too much this time.

Originally, as long as they waited for a while, they could make a comeback, but at this time, the Chen Bing border in Southern Qi disrupted their plan.

If the emperor now establishes a prince, the eldest prince will have no advantage.

But now that this topic has been raised, and Chu Zhiyan mentioned that the fourth prince's legitimate son should be the Zhendong Palace, a fight must be fought.

Qin Muzhao immediately said: "When you establish a prince, you should establish a virtuous man. The eldest prince is the eldest son of the emperor. He has always been known as a virtuous king. He loves the people like a son, is modest and courteous, and is elegant and noble. He should be in charge of the East Palace!"

Wei Ceqing said coldly: "How can we establish a concubine when we have a legitimate son? The direct family is the orthodox one, and the concubine is a side branch. Ordinary families can still distinguish it, let alone the royal family? Isn't it possible that the Marquis of Qin doesn't know such a simple truth?"

Qin Muzhao said: "The Eastern Xia Kingdom stretches for a long time, and the establishment of the prince is the most important thing! The prince is the foundation of the country, and he should be established as a virtuous man! The eldest son of the emperor has a good reputation and is better than the four princes. Why can't he control the East Palace?"

People from the two groups came out one after another and argued with each other.

One faction upholds the orthodoxy of the legitimate son, and the patriarchal system passed down from the ancestors has its own rules. When the prince is established, the legitimate son is set aside, and the concubine is sidelined. This cannot be violated. Otherwise, it will be the root of chaos in the family and the country.

One faction upholds the principle of being virtuous as the foundation of a country, and advocating for virtuous ministers, which is the fundamental consideration for the country's success for thousands of years. Regardless of the concubines, they are all the sons of the emperor and are of the emperor's blood.

They cited classics and classics, discussed the past with the present, and cited many examples in history of indifference between descendants and descendants, which led to chaos in the country. Of course, there were also examples of wise concubines who shined brightly, and how they practiced civilized and martial arts and left their names for thousands of years.

For a while, both sides held their own opinions, like a large debate.

The emperor sat high on the dragon chair, his turbid eyes swept across the hall, and there was a hint of coldness deep in his eyes.

They said it was really the eldest prince and the fourth prince. In their eyes, these two princes were the only ones to serve as their heirs! Humph!

It looked like the two factions were really blushing, foaming at the mouth, blowing their hair and stroking their sleeves and almost fighting, and the neutral faction who was as quiet as a chicken, lowered his head, looked at his nose, nose and heart and did not participate in the dispute. The emperor felt that, first of all, compare

The last time this topic was debated, the number of centrists was smaller.

Will there be no neutral faction left in a while, and they will all become the Grand Prince Party and the Four Prince Party? As the emperor, he should step aside for them, right?

It’s great that everyone is so eager to take sides!

He withdrew his sinister eyes and glanced at the father and son of the Ming family who were as quiet as chickens and Kong Xi who was watching the play with gusto. His face turned dark and he coughed heavily.

The sound was like a pebble plunging into the water, and everyone immediately silenced their voices. The court hall, which was as lively as a vegetable market just now, suddenly returned to its previous dignity and solemnity.

The emperor said calmly: "Ming Qing, do you have anything to say?"

Ming Chongjun came out. He was the prime minister, so it was normal for the emperor to ask his opinion.

But as soon as he walked out, the faces of the eldest prince and the fourth prince were a little strange, with both expectation and defensiveness.

Ming Chongjun glanced at the eldest prince. The eldest prince felt happy and couldn't help but take a step forward. But he looked back and glanced at the fourth prince.

Thinking that Ming Chongjun had spoken for them just now, the fourth prince felt happy.

Ming Chongjun had already looked at the emperor, bowed, and said: "How to establish a prince and who to appoint as prince are matters decided by the emperor's sacred heart. The emperor does not need to ask other people's opinions!"

Grand Prince Party: "..."

The Four Princes Party: "..."

Although those neutralists all talked like this, today they heard more and more that Ming Chongjun was cunning, unpredictable, slippery as a loach, and watertight.

Of course they were not satisfied with Ming Chongjun's answer. As the prime minister, he could just say a word and the emperor would listen.

However, they felt relieved again.

At least, although I didn't help myself, I didn't help the other party either.

They couldn't tell who Ming Chongjun belonged to now.

It is nothing more than the annoyance of the eldest princes and the secret joy of the fourth princes.

What is annoying is that this person was originally from their camp, but because the eldest prince hated his daughter and broke off the engagement, he made several calculations, which made Ming Chongjun's heart cold and separated from him. If he wanted to warm his heart again, he would just

It takes a lot of effort.

Originally, they were quite happy to see the eldest prince ignoring Ming Chongjun.

Behind every meritorious service from the dragon, there will be rewards based on seniority and work. With a status like that of Prime Minister Ming, he must be one of the best around the eldest prince. Only by knocking Ming Chongjun down can they have a chance to climb up.

Now that they are done with it, they realize that what they thought was too simple. When something is not accomplished, they first think about the credit. As a result, they still don’t know whether it can be accomplished. If it cannot be accomplished, what credit is there?

What makes me secretly happy is that I feel that I have a chance to win over this important figure in the court.

The emperor said again: "Kong Qing, what do you think?"

Kong Xi looked confused: "Huh?" He scratched his head and said, "All of the emperor's dragon sons are outstanding. Lao Kong, I am just a rough man. I am good at fighting. I can't say I can fight for my life on the battlefield."

Thousands, if you compare one to a hundred, you are not running away, but if the emperor asks me about this kind of thing, he is asking blindly!"

The emperor laughed and scolded: "You are really naughty!"

Kong Xi pointed out his admiration: "The old fox of Ming Dynasty is the one who is naughty. No, the old fox of Ming Dynasty is right. Who should be appointed as the prince? He is responsible for public and private affairs, emotion and reason, for family and country, internally and externally."

, whether it is light or serious, it is all your business, Your Majesty. You are wise, mighty and far-sighted. You must have had a plan in your heart. I will not show my shame, Lao Kong!"

Ming Chongjun rolled his eyes at Kong Xi.

Those who didn't pay attention were just that. Those who saw it almost dropped their eyes.

Prime Minister Ming, who has always been there with his old spirit, calm and calm, standing tall and unmoved by all the winds, would actually make such a strange and special move that belittles his identity?

But they also thought about it, General Kong called him an old fox in front of the emperor, and his expression was reasonable.

The emperor felt very comfortable being slapped by Kong Xi's rainbow fart. It wasn't that Kong Xi's words were so pleasant. He didn't know how many times he had heard this kind of rainbow fart, but that Kong Xi said that all of his dragon sons were outstanding.

, whoever he wants to establish is all his business!

Isn't it his business?

The emperor coughed lightly and said calmly: "According to the custom of this dynasty, a prince can enter the court to listen to politics after he is fourteen years old. Nine, ten, eleven and twelve are all old enough. Dazhu, you will inform me later.

Let the four of them follow the government and listen to the government!"

Ministers: "..."

Aren't you talking about the establishment of a prince? Why do you say that the prince who reaches the age of fourteen can listen to the government?

Is there some hidden meaning in this?

Eunuch Liu immediately said: "I obey the order!"

The emperor said: "Okay, retreat!"

The First Prince Party breathed a sigh of relief. Now the situation is favorable to the Fourth Prince, and it is more reasonable for the Fourth Prince to be the heir. The right time, place and people are all on the Fourth Prince's side. The Emperor has not relented in appointing the Fourth Prince as the Crown Prince. Obviously he still likes it.

The eldest prince's proposal is very good, but they still need to plan it carefully.

The four princes were a little disappointed, but there was nothing they could do about it. Every time they talked about establishing a prince, the emperor had the same reaction. I originally thought that now that the Southern Qi army was pressing down on the border, and General Zhenyuan had added leverage, the emperor would relent, but the result was still this. Could it be that

Does the emperor intend to let these two princes see the truth? Or maybe he knows that they are evenly matched and does not want to cause turmoil, so he keeps delaying it?

It seems that we have to find a way to inflict serious damage on the fourth prince's side in order to make the emperor make up his mind!

Ming Chongjun glanced at the direction the emperor was leaving and narrowed his eyes slightly.

Kong Xi approached quietly: "Old Fox Ming, do you have any ideas? When you narrow your eyes, you look more like a fox!"

Ming Chongjun said: "Huh!" and walked away with a puff of sleeves.

But Kong Xi chased him with a smile, striding up and saying, "Old fox of Ming Dynasty, don't leave. Why are you walking so fast? We have been officials in the same court for so long, and you haven't even invited me to have a drink."

.I think it’s better to choose a day than to hit it. How about today?”

Ming Chongjun looked at him: "Why do I want to invite you to drink?"

Kong Xi said confidently: "Because I am poor! Everyone knows that I am poor, and many people have invited me to drink. As the prime minister, you can't give up everything, right? I am really determined to drink today's drink!"

"

Ming Chongjun said: "Get out!"

Kong Xi said loudly: "Listen, everyone, Prime Minister Ming, as the prime minister of the dynasty, told me, a dignified first-class general, to get lost. This is a serious insult and contempt for this general. This general is deeply hurt. Ming

If the Prime Minister doesn't treat me to a drink... no, if he doesn't treat me to ten drinks, I will go to the Holy Lord to sue him for insulting an official of the imperial court and being arrogant. Everyone, please bear witness to this great general!"

Ministers: "..."

Can they pretend they didn't hear it?
To be continued...