Zhao Zongshi resolutely refused the prince's appointment and would not go anyway.

Han Qi was furious after hearing this. Zhao Zongshi had overacted at this point.

Han Qi and several prime ministers were discussing in the political hall. Han Qi said: "The matter has come to this, and the arrow has to be fired. Now the only way is to force him to enter the palace."

Han Qi and Ouyang Xiu said everything in front of the emperor, saying that Zhao Zongshi would definitely enter the palace if he got the prince. They happily accepted the appointment, but they were slapped in the face. Now if they don't send people to the palace, what should they do?

Zeng Gongliang said: "It is not difficult to invite you to the palace, but if you force someone to do so, it will be an offending job, and it will also offend the future... crown prince."

Ouyang Xiudao: "He is still a capable person, and at the same time he can talk to the prince."

Han Qi said: "What else can we do? It was Sima Guang and Zhang Yue who brought up the matter of establishing the heirloom. Now that they have done their job and gained fame, how can they do it now that they are staying out of it?"

Zeng Gongliang said: "Sima Guang now knows the admonishment court, so I'm afraid it won't be easy to invite him. However, Zhang Yue now knows the Taichang Liyuan. It is a great national gift to establish a heir apparent and appoint a prince, so he said that he can be invited."

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Zhao Gai on the side said: "I think this matter must be decided by Zhang Du."

Zhao Gai has always been silent when discussing matters, but once he speaks out, he must be very confident.

Han Qi nodded and said: "Madam, if you don't say anything, you must be right. Since Shuping has spoken, let Zhang Duzhi take this nineteenth trip."

PS: Historically, Sima Guang proposed to establish the clan as the prince in the sixth year of Jiayou. It was not until August of the seventh year of Jiayou that Zhao Zongshi was officially confirmed as the crown prince. Wang Gui's rejection of the imperial edict also happened at this time.
Chapter completed!