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But today, it seems that this matter cannot be pushed through.

On the one hand, because all the ministers were reporting this matter, the old emperor had to consider the opinions of the ministers.

Secondly, what the ministers said is also reasonable. This incident with the third prince was deliberately caused by someone with good intentions. If he does not establish a crown prince, I am afraid that similar things will continue to happen. Will he be able to suppress it next time? It's hard to say.

The third reason is that the old emperor's physical condition has become worse recently. Eating is already a very difficult thing for him. As for coughing up blood, it has become a common occurrence.

The old emperor knew very well that his time was running out. If he did not establish a prince, once he died, the country would fall into greater trouble, and that was not what he wanted to see.

only......

Looking at the faces of his sons, the old emperor was still unable to make a choice. He always felt that none of these people were suitable.

"His Majesty......"

The ministers' advice continued, even with the intention of forcing the palace.

"Enough!"

The old emperor finally spoke up. Although he was weak, his voice was still sonorous and powerful, full of momentum. When everyone at the scene heard his words, they fell silent almost instantly.

This is the majesty of the old emperor.

"I have my own opinions on the matter of the prince!" the old emperor said. Seeing that the ministers wanted to make suggestions again, the old emperor continued: "I will announce the candidate for the prince in the near future."

Recently? !

Everyone was shocked. This time, the old emperor finally stopped prevaricating like before. However, some people were still dissatisfied.

"Your Majesty, I heard that spies from other countries in the city have been active recently, and they seem to have some agenda." Li Yang said: "Moreover, the people in the city have been talking a lot about the prince. I hope your majesty can give a specific explanation." Time, this matter must not be delayed any longer.”

"Li Aiqing! Are you forcing me?" The old emperor looked at Li Yang with a sullen face and said in a very unkind tone.

"I don't dare." Li Yang said he didn't dare, but there was no fearful expression on his face: "I just think about the overall situation. Your Majesty gives a specific time, which can also reassure us ministers and let the people in the city rest assured. The people can rest assured, and at the same time, it also eliminates the evil intentions of some people with ulterior motives.”

"Your Majesty, I second the proposal!"

"Your Majesty, I second the proposal!"

...

One by one, the generals stood up and supported Li Yang. As Minister of War, Li Yang would wait for the generals to support him. It was not surprising. But what surprised the old emperor was that several civil servants stood up and also supported Li Yang's words.

The civil and military disputes in the court have always been a major headache for the old emperor. The conflicts between the two groups are almost irreconcilable. It is common for them to attack each other in the court. At that time, the old emperor was also happy to see this situation. After all, if the ministers were of the same mind, it would make people worried.

But now, the civil and military groups seemed to have reached an agreement on the establishment of a crown prince, which frightened the old emperor and made him a little wary at the same time.

The old emperor was dissatisfied when civil and military forces fought, but when civil and military forces joined forces, the old emperor was worried. This was not a good thing.

In the past, even on such a major matter, the civil and military groups would not have such unanimous opinions. But now, this kind of thing happened. Firstly, it shows that these ministers are very urgent about the prince's matter. Secondly, also It shows that the power of the old emperor over his ministers has been reduced, which is by no means a good sign.

The eldest prince and other princes did not seem to see anything wrong with this. On the contrary, they were very happy about it and hoped that the old emperor could give specific details because in the past, the old emperor had delayed this matter for too long. It has been so long that they no longer trust their father.

The old emperor looked at the ministers and was speechless for a long time.

After a long while, he finally said: "Half a month!"

"Within half a month, I will select a candidate for the crown prince." The old emperor said solemnly: "There is no need to say more about this matter, dismiss the court!"

After finishing speaking, the old emperor stood up. The eunuch next to him was very sensible and wanted to step forward to help the old emperor, but the old emperor waved his hand and glared at him. The eunuch quickly took two steps back and at the same time He took his hand back.

The old emperor then continued to move forward.

"Congratulations to Your Majesty!"

Seeing the old emperor's attitude, the ministers stopped talking. Fortunately, the old emperor had given a specific time, and half a month was indeed not too long. Ministers and princes, for this Very satisfied with the time.

The ministers left with mixed emotions. From now on, they will start to consider the issue of lining up. As for the princes, they are excited and nervous at the same time.

The battle for the crown prince's position has entered the final stage. Each of them has a chance, and they all know that only one person can sit in that position, and they all hope that this person will be themselves.

However, it is not easy to sit on the throne of the prince. Not only do you have to defeat your brothers, but you also have to gain the approval of your father. At this time, the approval and support of the ministers are very important. From the court meeting just now , you princes can see that when the ministers agree, even the old emperor has to pay attention and make concessions carefully. If any of them can get the support of a large number of ministers, it will undoubtedly be much easier to convince the old emperor. .

Thinking of this, the princes looked at the ministers' backs and began to think about whose support they could win.

"Come here!"

When the old emperor walked out of the hall and out of the ministers' field of vision, his body was shaking slightly, and he immediately asked the eunuch who was following him to come up and support him.

The eunuch did not dare to neglect it, and hurriedly stepped forward to support the old emperor's arm. With the eunuch's support, the old emperor continued to walk.

Not long after, the old emperor returned to the imperial study. After dismissing everyone, he smashed the inkstone on the table.

"Asshole! How dare you threaten me! How dare you force me to abdicate! Do you really think I can't control you?" The old emperor roared in a deep voice.

The attitude of Li Yang and others just now really irritated the old emperor. This kind of thing similar to forcing the emperor to abdicate had never happened before. Now that the old emperor was getting weaker and weaker, his mind became more and more sensitive. He felt that it was because his body was getting weaker and weaker that his deterrence on these ministers was getting lower and lower, which made them dare to treat him with such an attitude.

And this was absolutely unacceptable to the old emperor.

As long as he was still in power, he would still be the emperor of Yanfeng Kingdom, and he would never allow others to despise his existence.

"Come here, let Hou Chong come to see me!"