Han Shizu

Chapter 1607 Contradictions
To put it bluntly, the news that the Crown Princess wanted to adopt Liu Wenji caused such a big commotion, apart from the constant struggle within the East Palace, the most important thing was Xiao's identity.

Previously, the adoption of Liu Wenhuan was a sensation, but it did not attract such an uproar.It has been almost ten years since Xiao Siwen joined the Han Dynasty. After years of hard work and Xiao Yanyan's favor, the Xiao family has basically integrated into the Han Dynasty and is accepted by the upper class.

But acceptance is acceptance, and that invisible rejection always exists. Although the Han surname is Xiao, the imprint of "Khitan people" on his body is still indelible.

Under the rule of Emperor Liu, the Great Han Dynasty was basically inclusive and open. In order to maintain such a huge empire, it also needed to absorb the heroes of various clans politically for their own use.

But politics belongs to politics, and under the appearance of compatibility and harmony, fundamentally speaking, it is still extremely xenophobic. Even for foreigners in the country, they are extremely vigilant, as can be seen from the Humin policy that has been implemented in recent years.

On the other hand, the title succession system built by Emperor Liu has been deeply engraved in the bones of the upper class of the Han Dynasty after nearly 20 years of development.

As for the inheritance of the title of a great man, what is the most important thing, blood!The eldest son inheritance system is the most clear and intuitive description of it.

In the past, the ministers would not have cared that there was a concubine Yelu and Concubine Xiang in the Han Palace, nor would they care that there was a Concubine Xiao in the East Palace.However, when it comes to their sensibilities, the rebound is also huge.

The purpose of Princess Murong wanting to adopt Liu Wenji is to cope with the impact and pressure brought by Zhao's mother and son, and to have something to rely on in the future.A son is more valuable than a mother, and vice versa.

But this move itself has great political significance, which may not even be clear to her.But she didn't know, the courtiers of the Han court could see clearly.

If she is allowed to do it, then Liu Wenji can immediately complete the change of identity and become the most honorable among the emperor's grandsons. From a legal point of view, he is the second heir to the throne.

However, half of the Khitan people's blood flows in him, which is difficult for many people to accept. This has nothing to do with Xiao's low-key loyalty. This in itself is an insurmountable gap. is difficult to cross.

Therefore, when the news came out, there was a lot of discussion and opposition in the court.Among them, the Zhao family's opposition is conceivable, and it is also the first time that Zhao Kuangyin has "played dead" for so many years, and has clearly expressed his attitude towards one matter with a clear-cut stand.

Zhao Kuangyi, who had just returned to the court, had always had a lot of ideas and high political ambitions. Even though he knew that he might violate a taboo, he had to write a memorial to dissuade it.

As for the other ministers, there was no need for the Zhao family to collude with them. Many people spontaneously submitted their petitions, filled with righteous indignation and earnest words, hoping to attract Emperor Liu's attention.

Among them, there are two groups whose attitudes are the most intense, one is the Qing rumor officials, and the other is the Xungui Group. They must adhere to Zhengshuo and maintain the inheritance.

I don't know how many years, the court, the nobles and ministers, are so united and opposed to one thing, such a situation is considered rare.

There are also some people who are opportunists, not speculative positions between Murong and the Zhao family, but "accurate" Emperor Liu's mind.

The Xiao family came from Khitan. It is no secret what Emperor Liu's attitude towards the Khitan people has been for so many years.Under such circumstances, how could this matter be allowed, the possibility of the great Han country falling into the hands of "foreign races".

But obviously, most people still don't understand Emperor Liu after all.Emperor Liu's mind is narrow, but it is also narrow, and it is also generous when it is said to be generous.

Although he is a thorough nationalist, but it is outside, and Xiao Yanyan, who married the crown prince, and her son, naturally belong to "inside", which is not only inside the big man, but also inside the royal family.

Even if you don't think about the issue of the inheritance of the throne, you won't have any special prejudice, at least you can treat it normally.As for Liu Wenji's child, Emperor Liu didn't have any opinion. It could be seen that he was smart and well-behaved, and he was carved out of the same mold as Liu Yang when he was a child.

When it comes to the issue of blood, Emperor Liu is not so narrow, no matter where the mother's family comes from, it is also the blood of the Tian family, Liu Yang's parent and son, and his grandson.

Just take their Liu family, take him as an example, maybe thousands of years later, someone will use his identity as a "Shatuo person" to attack, slander, and slander.

Of course, as far as the moment is concerned, the difference is still very big. "Shatuo people" has been gradually forgotten by history, and there is no such word as "Shatuo" in the historical records of the Han Dynasty, whether it has been compiled or is being compiled. Whether it is Emperor Liu himself or the officials of the Han Dynasty, His Liu family represents Huaxia Zhengshuo.

But Khitan is obviously different, not to mention the Han and Liao struggles for hegemony in the past, and the 30 years of disputes and disputes between the Han and Khitan, even now, there is still a Khitan regime that does not accept the kingship in Mobei, which is stubbornly supporting it.

Of course, Emperor Liu could not remain indifferent to this matter, and he also had some considerations and doubts in his heart.He can understand the reactions and moods of the ministers, but when everyone speaks their minds and the public is going, does he commit the problem of suspicion and suspicion again?

What is this for?Force the palace or rebel?Originally, it was only a family matter within the Eastern Palace, and the internal affairs of the royal family, but it was turned into such a serious situation that the city was full of disturbances, almost exposing the disharmony within the Tian Family to the people of the world.

Emperor Liu's character has always been like this. He insists on conspiracy and believes in struggle. Like this time, when the court holds the same argument, not only will he not listen, but instead, he will doubt and suspect. Is there someone with ulterior motives? , Bad intentions, is someone instigating trouble behind the scenes.

The reaction from the officials was very strong, and the reaction from Emperor Liu was equally strong.The matter that he didn't care about at first suddenly made Emperor Liu pay attention to it. Faced with the raging discussions, Emperor Liu, who didn't want to speak out, commented lightly in front of the ministers when he "visited" the political affairs hall. He said: Why are the housework in the East Palace so noisy?
Then, the hot discussion was quelled, but the problem was thrown to Prince Liu Yang, who asked Emperor Liu again, but Emperor Liu made up his mind and let Liu Yang make his own decision.

In the words of Emperor Liu, if he can establish a prince, can he also appoint a grandson?In the end, it's your business, Liu Yang.This, on the contrary, made Liu Yang hesitate.

In recent years, although he was somewhat annoyed by the disagreement between the two concubines of the Eastern Palace, he basically treated the two sons equally.As for the petitions of the ministers, Emperor Liu can forcefully ignore them. He does not have that kind of power, nor is he strong enough. .

Like Liu Yang, there are two groups of people who also have ambivalence.Naturally, it was the Xiao family. Even Xiao Yanyan was flattered when faced with this matter, as if walking on thin ice, she didn't dare to take any action at all, but kept a low profile. This is not up to their mother and son and the Xiao family.

Second, it is the Murong family. The Murong family's prestige up to now comes from the achievements of the Murong family to the great man, and from the legacy of Murong Yanzhao. In addition, it is the princess Murong Yue,

For the Murong family, the stability of Murong Yue's status is very important, but it happens that his status is getting unstable day by day.The stomach was not up to snuff, and she finally became pregnant, but was arranged to have a daughter.

Therefore, it is understandable and supportable for Concubine Murong to adopt the emperor's grandson, but the problem is precisely why it is Liu Wenji, the son of the Xiao family.

Of course, up to now, this is almost the only problem that can be solved. Who taught the prince to only have these two sons?Without considering Liu Wenhuan, there is only one Liu Wenji.
(End of this chapter)