I, Liu Bian, the hero

Chapter 103 Canonization of the Crown Prince
On the eighth day of April, Liu Bian took Zhao Chun and Xia Houyuan to visit Emperor Ling as usual.

It was clearly after spring at this time, but because Emperor Ling was afraid of the cold, the stove was still lit in the Yutang hall, so that the hall was sultry, but only Emperor Ling didn't notice it, and even felt a little bit of coldness.

Everyone understood, including Lingdi himself, that this was a sign of his growing weakness.

Next to Emperor Ling's bed, Liu Bian talked a little bit about the affairs of the court as before, mainly the battle between He Jin and Dong Zhong, and the battle between scholars and eunuchs.

He didn't want to mention it at first, but since Emperor Ling asked about it, he had no choice but to let it go.

Next, Liu Bian focused on what he saw and heard in the Chongde Hall, and sometimes privately dismissed Lu Zhi, Yang Xu, Cao Song, and Cui Lie in a harmless way. And Cui Lie, and although Cui Lie has the character "Strong" in his name, he is very awed when he sees Yang Xu, and whenever Yang Xu has eyes, he dare not speak again, making Di Lingdi laugh in a rare way.

As for the memorials submitted by various places, Liu Bian still adheres to the principle of reporting good news but not bad news, saying that the world is currently peaceful.

But in fact, Zhu Jun, Huangfusong, and Zhang Wen, who are in Hanyang, Zuo Fufeng, and Jingzhao, are launching the most violent attack on the Liangzhou rebels so far. Under the urging, he tried his best to attack Jincheng County.

Liu Bian guessed that Zhu Jun, Huangfusong, and Zhang Wen probably knew the news of Lingdi's serious illness. The three hoped that the good news about suppressing thieves would improve Lingdi's condition.

In this regard, the current Shangshutai, which is dominated by Liu Bian, also allows Zhu Jun, Huangfusong, and Zhang Wen to be three people—or simply, Liu Bian has never restricted the three from the beginning. Zhu Jun and the others were appointed with full authority and given them the highest level of freedom, but now it was Zhu Jun and the others who were a little anxious.

"...General Zhu Zhonglang currently has [-] to [-] troops. Although their strength is slightly lower than that of the rebels, the combat capabilities of the two armies are incomparable. According to Zhu Jun's memorial, before this winter, he vowed to break the Liangzhou rebellion. He also said that if he cannot win, he will be beheaded." Liu Bian told Emperor Ling in a gentle voice.

"Before winter?"

After hearing this, Emperor Ling felt inexplicably melancholy, after all, he didn't know whether his body could last until then.

After thinking for a while, he told Liu Bian: "There are heavy soldiers outside, my son should take precautions."

Liu Bian naturally understood what Emperor Ling meant, and said with relief: "Father, don't worry, although my ministers don't think that General Zhu Zuozhong, Marquis of Duxiang, and Zhang Jingzhao have any wrongdoing, the logistics of the army have always been provided by The imperial court controls it, if there is an emergency, the imperial court will cut off their food and grass, and the army will collapse."

"Hmm." Emperor Ling nodded and said, "I don't think that Zhu Jun, Huangfusong, and Zhang Wen will rebel, but there are still necessary constraints, and my son doesn't have to worry that Zhu Jun and the others will feel unhappy. It's a tacit understanding for hundreds of years."

After that, he coughed again, and Zhang Rang who was beside him hurriedly handed over the handkerchief.

Seeing the haggard Lingdi coughing violently, Liu Bian felt a surge of panic in his heart, and stretched out his hand to pat Lingdi's back lightly.

With Emperor Ling's experience, how could he not see Liu Bian's unconcealable panic and hesitancy to speak. After coughing, he covered his mouth with a handkerchief and waved his hands in relief: "...I am fine, my son need not worry."

"..." Liu Bian forced out a few smiles and nodded in agreement.

Immediately, Emperor Ling asked Liu Bian again: "How much money is left to clear the thief's treasury?"

The Pingzei money bank he mentioned is another money bank he set up to conquer the rebellion in the world. It is similar to Xiyuan money. The past two years have spent almost the same amount of time.

"There are still a lot left." Liu Bian said in a gentle tone as much as possible: "Father forgot? My son told me before that when the imperial court sent people to take over the three clans of Wang Fen, Xu You, Xiang Kai, and Zhou Jing, A lot of money was copied, among which Zhou Jing was the richest. The Zhou family alone copied a family property worth no less than 5000 million yuan, and his mother's and wife's families also copied a lot, totaling nearly 6000 million yuan. "

"really?"

Emperor Ling might really have some problems with his memory. Hearing this, his eyes lit up, and he asked eagerly, "Who did my son send...?"

"It's Cao Bin, the second son of Taiwei Cao Song, and his clan. Before that, Cao Taiwei recommended his son as Pei Guowei, so he happened to send him there." Liu Bian replied.

"Cao Jugao's second son..."

Emperor Ling pondered for a moment, then nodded slightly, perhaps because he felt that the Cao family and his son should not dare to covet the money that Mo obtained from Zhou Jing's house raid.

Liu Bian felt a little funny when he saw that Emperor Ling mentioned Qian Zi under such a serious illness, his eyes were still shining and he was full of energy.

Not long after, Liu Bian felt that the time was almost up, and was about to get up to leave, but Emperor Ling stopped him: "My son will stay with me for a while."

Liu Bian faintly felt that something was wrong, and his complexion changed slightly. During the period, he glanced at Zhang Rang, but saw that Zhang Rang shook his head bitterly, as if he was also implying something.

Seeing this, Liu Bian took a breath, tried his best to be as calm as possible, and nodded warmly: "Okay, as long as the father wants the son to stay with me, the son will stay with me for as long as possible."

Emperor Ling probably saw something, and praised: "My son is smart, your mother is not as calm as you."

Speaking of Empress He, Liu Bian was also a little embarrassed.

He has already accepted Empress He as his mother in this life, and he came here on a standpoint. Empress He is good at everything, except when she treats the old lady in Yongle Palace with fierce teeth and claws, sometimes he feels a little ashamed.

After thinking for a while, Liu Bian finally said only one sentence: "... Please forgive me, Father."

Emperor Ling smiled, shook his head and said: "I'm not blaming you, I've been feeling itchy these days, and your mother frequently came to take care of me, making ginseng soup and soup, as long as your grandmother isn't here, you can let me take care of you." Be happy, but mother-in-law and daughter-in-law cannot coexist, in comparison, my son is lucky."

Liu Bian looked embarrassed and smiled awkwardly.

After all, it's not that he hasn't seen Empress He's venomous appearance when pointing at Empress Dowager Dong with her arms akimbo, and the helplessness of Emperor Ling being caught between Empress Dowager Dong and Empress He. In comparison, he was indeed much luckier After all, Cai Yan is still very pleasing, and she also looks forward to the dignified and lazy Empress He, and Empress He also likes her quite a lot. The relationship between mother-in-law and daughter-in-law is much better than that of Empress Dowager Dong and Empress He.

Just when Liu Bian was in embarrassment, Emperor Ling suddenly looked at him and asked: "During this period of time, your mother repeatedly whispered in my ear about canonizing you as the crown prince. My son knows, why didn't I canonize you?" Are you the prince?"

Hearing this, Liu Bian's expression turned serious. In fact, he couldn't figure it out either.

After all, Emperor Ling had authorized him to supervise the country, so the title of a crown prince seemed insignificant in comparison.

"Because of...the Queen Mother?" He replied cautiously.

"Your grandmother is certainly one reason..." Emperor Ling corrected Liu Bian's address calmly, then looked at the latter with a smile and said: "As for the second, I intend to use the position of prince to ask my son Sell ​​it for a price."

Even sell the crown prince?

Liu Bian was a bit dumbfounded, but soon after he guessed Lingdi's thoughts, he guessed: "Father the emperor wants the son to protect the empress... Grandmother, my emperor's younger brother, and the Dong brothers?"

A flash of approval flashed in Emperor Ling's eyes, and he shook his head immediately and said: "Only your grandmother and your younger brother Liu Xie, as for Dong Zhong and Dong Cheng, I can deal with it according to my son, if it threatens you, it's okay to take them and kill them. "

He might be worried that his son would not agree, so he said in a slow tone: "Your grandmother never lived a good life when she married your grandfather. It didn't improve until I was lucky enough to inherit the throne of Emperor Huan. If my son is not at ease, then Kill Dong Zhong and Dong Cheng. If they both die, your grandmother and your younger brother will be lonely and old, and they will have no support in the court. It is difficult to threaten you. I hope my son will give them a way out. If your mother doesn’t like it Your grandmother, Jieshi can let your grandmother move back to Hejian Boling..."

Hearing this, Liu Bian couldn't help thinking of the historical ending of Empress Dowager Dong. First she was forced to move back to Hejian to live, and then she was intercepted and killed on the way.

Although it is not clear who the murderer is, everyone in the world thinks that Empress He ordered General He Jin to do it, and Liu Bian also thinks so, otherwise, who would murder an old queen who has lost power?

Rogue?What a coincidence.

Seeing Liu Bian's delay in answering, Lingdi's expression changed slightly, he grabbed Liu Bian's hand and said, "Bian'er..."

Liu Bian immediately realized that Emperor Ling had misunderstood, and hurriedly said: "Father, don't misunderstand, my son is just thinking about how to persuade the queen mother. Father, don't worry, if there is something wrong with father, as long as grandma is willing, she can still continue. Living in Yongle Palace until the end of life, during the period of food and clothing, I will never be harsh. My brother Liu Xie, I will also treat him kindly."

"..."

Emperor Ling stared at Liu Bian silently, and Liu Bian looked at each other calmly. Anyway, he never thought Empress Dowager Dong and Dong Hou Liu Xie Neng were any threats.

After a long time, Emperor Ling nodded and sighed, "I owe Daoist Shi a debt of love. It's a pity that Daoist Shi traveled all over the world on the day he took my son back, and I will never see him again after that."

"Uh, my master himself is a man of idle clouds and wild cranes..." Liu Bian said awkwardly, secretly rejoicing in his heart.

"Well, a master of Taoism."

Emperor Ling also nodded in praise, and immediately ordered Zhang Rang, who was beside him, to say: "Father, you drafted an imperial edict to canonize my son as the crown prince, Lu Zhi as the crown prince's grand master, Yang Xu as the crown prince's grand master, and ordered Shi Zixuan, the general of the Shaofu, to be the crown prince." High people are enshrined in the royal family, and will enjoy the royal incense sacrifice forever."

Zhang Rang was secretly happy but couldn't express it, so he could only say: "Your Majesty is wise!"

On the other hand, Liu Bian, the crown prince who had not been obtained for a long time got his wish today, but he was not happy because he understood that since Emperor Ling discussed the funeral with him, it meant that Emperor Ling had already noticed his physical condition .

Thinking of this stupid king whom he has been with for more than two years... this father and emperor is about to pass away, Liu Bian is inevitably a little bored, and he has not thanked him for a long time, until Zhang Rang urged him to force a smile: "Thank you ...Father."

His mood at this time, in the eyes of Lingdi, added a lot of points, and he pulled Liu Bian to chat for a long time, talking about his experience and feelings when he was enthroned at the age of 12 and first entered Luoyang Han Palace, as if he wanted to express his own experience. Teach it to his son who is also 12 years old and will inherit the throne.

In all fairness, the seemingly young Liu Bian has a mature soul in his body, and Lingdi's experience is actually of no use to him, but this time Liu Bian did not feel negligent, and listened carefully. Emperor Ling narrated until Emperor Ling was exhausted and was about to fall into a coma.

At this time, the draft imperial edict for the canonization of Liu Bian as the crown prince had been delivered to the Chongde Hall. Lu Zhi and Yang Xu were quite pleasantly surprised, not because of anything else, but simply because Emperor Ling finally made it clear that he would be the crown prince, so that the government and the public would no longer have to guess. .

After the news spread, even the general He Jin's party temporarily stopped attacking and annihilating the eunuchs in the palace and Fan Ling and Xu et al who were close to the eunuchs, and regarded supporting the crown prince as a top priority.

Only Dong Zhong and Dong Cheng were panicked. In order to protect themselves, they were busy discussing countermeasures with Sun Zhang and Qu Mu, and they even did not shy away from discussing the feasibility of using force to support Dong Hou and Liu Xie.

As a result, before the group of people could reach a conclusion, Qu Mu turned around and reported to Liu Bian.

(End of this chapter)