majestic tiger

Chapter 219
With a loud cry, on the huge dragon bed, the emperor woke up from his dream in fright, opened his eyes, panting unsteadily, and a thin layer of sweat broke out all over his head and body.

Some eunuchs and court ladies who were on duty at night immediately went forward to kneel to pay their respects. The emperor was having nightmares again. Every time this happened, they had to tighten their skins, otherwise they would end badly.

In the past, there was a court lady who angered the emperor for some reason on the day of the emperor's nightmare. She was beaten with a stick and almost lost her life.

So everyone was trembling, for fear that something might go wrong.

The emperor stared at the tent on the dragon bed, and finally came to his senses. Fortunately, it was just a dream.

His beating heart calmed down slightly, and he called out, "Prepare clean water for me."

A eunuch and maid immediately responded to the call and went to Yuchi to get ready. The emperor wanted Tang Mu.

After everything Tang Mu needed was ready, a eunuch came to ask the emperor to move the Yuchi.

The emperor soaked himself in the lukewarm bath water and let the eunuchs wait for him to wash off the cold sweat from the nightmare, so he felt more comfortable.

After washing and better clothes, the emperor had breakfast, and it was time for the morning court.

He drove to the Yizheng Hall, but before he arrived, he saw all the civil and military officials waiting in front of the hall.

The eaves and ridges of the Yizheng Hall stand proudly in the light blue sky, showing the majesty of the royal palace and the royal style.

As the son of heaven, holding the imperial power in his hand, the whole world belongs to me, but he can't get a woman's heart, and he is still haunted by nightmares. The emperor stared at the plaque in the middle of the political hall, and gritted his teeth.

In front of the hall, Yu Huo stopped.

The emperor pushed up and down, standing still on the white marble corridor, looking down at the steps of the upper hall, feeling that his feet were a little flimsy, the eunuch Xiao Anzi who was very good at observing words and expressions at the side quickly stretched out his hand, and asked the emperor to carry him up the steps.

After sitting down on the dragon chair, all civil and military officials in the hall immediately knelt down and shouted long live. After the emperor called all the ministers and Jiaping, they stood up, with left Wen and right Wu lined up on both sides of the hall.

Because he was woken up by a nightmare last night, the emperor is not in a good spirit.He looked around at the courtiers in the hall, and said, "I'm not feeling well today, and you will play immediately if you have something to do."

When the officials heard what the emperor said, they all greeted the emperor in unison, and said something like wishing the dragon's health.Then a minister stepped out of the queue.

This person is Guan Ze, a political adviser, capable of handling affairs, upright and upright, and has always dared to speak directly to the emperor.

Seeing him go out, the emperor on the dragon chair froze, it was really bad luck, he had a nightmare last night, and this morning he had to face this difficult guy again, he couldn't help but sink his face.

"Aiqing is going to talk about the crown prince again today?" The emperor said first.

Guan Zelang said, "Your Majesty is wise, my minister Guan Ze just wants to ask the Emperor to reconsider the Crown Prince's matter."

The emperor's head started to hurt again, Guan Ze was a thorn in his side, but this man was a veteran of the three dynasties, dedicated to the country, loyal and open, he was really a good minister.And after going through the two dynasties of the father and the emperor, he won the favor of the king and the hearts of the people, and even his colleagues were very convinced of him.

In some respects, Guan Ze is more popular and popular than the Prime Minister He Honglin he supported. If he hadn't suppressed Guan Ze, it is estimated that He Honglin's position as Prime Minister would not be secure.

Before his death, his father, Emperor Longyu, specifically told him to treat Guan Ze and other virtuous ministers kindly, and his elder brother also said similar things before he died. These have become Guan Ze's amulet, preventing him from touching him easily.

Therefore, the emperor is dependent on and hates Guan Ze.

A few days ago, he proposed the establishment of a reserve in the court, but he rejected it himself. He didn't expect that today this thorn would bring up the old matter again.

"Guan Qing, if you don't mention this matter today, didn't I tell you to think long-term?"

Guan Ze pouted his neck and said: "Qi Zou the emperor, this matter must not be delayed any longer." Before the emperor could say anything else, he began to play the table incessantly.

"Your majesty is wise. The crown prince is the foundation of the country. It should be established as soon as possible. Throughout our dynasty, the crown prince was established very early. Now the eldest prince of the emperor has reached the age of ten. If the crown prince is still uncertain, it is against the ancestral system. Your Majesty Think twice!"

As soon as Guan Ze finished speaking, He Honglin stood up: "My lord, the matter of the crown prince is very important, and you need to be cautious in choosing the crown prince. Besides, the emperor is now in the prime of his life, so it doesn't matter if the crown prince is appointed a little later. You are so aggressive, but you are so aggressive. It doesn't look right."

Hearing his confidant speak up for him, the emperor's face looked much better.He knew that most of the ministers were unwilling to transfer the imperial power to Concubine Hui's son, so he proposed to establish a crown prince before Concubine Hui gave birth, so as to prevent Concubine Hui's son from being crowned prince.

Hmph, I'm not as good as you guys want, this world belongs to me, and whoever I want to give it to is up to me.

He narrowed his eyes slightly, raised his hand to slap on the dragon chair, and said sharply: "He Aiqing is right, Guan Qing thinks that my dragon body can't hold on any longer?"

These words were a bit harsh, and the whole hall fell silent immediately.

Seeing the silence of the crowd, the emperor glanced at them, and was about to say that he was tired and that he would call it a day. When he was about to retire, Guan Ze spoke out.

"Qizuo the emperor, the ministers boldly remonstrated that there is no conflict between establishing the crown prince and the emperor's long-term stability. God blessed three years, and the first emperor was only three years old. The emperor's grandfather, Emperor Xianzong, appointed him as the crown prince. He was established as the crown prince at the age of [-], and Emperor Mingzong was only two years old when he was crowned prince, so I can't list them all.

But establishing a reserve early can stabilize the foundation of the country and focus on training the prince.It is also possible to find out early whether the prince is qualified for the future responsibilities, and then choose another talented prince to train him, so it is really beneficial and harmless! "

Guan Ze's sonorous words were resounding.

As soon as he finished speaking, several civil officials voted in favor, and later military generals came out to express their support for Mr. Guan.

They all knew the reason why Mr. Guan risked his life to speak out.If Concubine Hui from Xirong hadn't been pregnant with a dragon fetus again, Lord Guan would not have been so anxious to propose a crown prince. Not only Lord Guan, but they really didn't want Concubine Hui's son to be the crown prince.

King Xirong has been very ambitious these years, and has been coveting the property of the dynasty. Everyone can see that Concubine Hui is obviously a beauty trick of King Xirong. The upright courtier had no choice but to stop it.

Seeing that Guan Ze's supporters have increased, and the nightmare last night, the emperor couldn't help but feel a little guilty. He deliberately coughed twice, cleared his throat, locked his eyes on Guan Ze, and said in a cold tone: "Then According to what Guan Qing said, which prince is more suitable?"

Guan Ze was overjoyed by the sudden change in the emperor's attitude, and his supporters were also overjoyed.

Guan Ze hurriedly took a step forward, and said loudly again: "Qi Zou the emperor, since the emperor is asking, I dare not say nothing. The eldest son of the empress, the third prince, is of noble character, gentle, diligent and obedient, and worthy of important responsibilities. I respectfully invite the emperor to make a decision."

After Guan Ze finished speaking, he bowed and stood aside. Today he is going all out, even if he loses his old life, he still has to give advice.Back then, the first emperor personally marched, sacrificed his life for the country on the battlefield against the Xirong people, and defended the country of the dynasty. This country could not be handed over to the son of Princess Xirong.

The aloof emperor frowned after hearing Guan Ze's words, suppressed the fire in his heart, and tried his best to speak again calmly: "Heng'er, I think it's inappropriate to be too dull and not smart enough."

(End of this chapter)