Chapter 1659: Renzi Juan is brewing and planning (2)
Zhang Huaichang also realized that he had made a mistake. When it came to the inheritance of the throne, he could not attach too much importance to it. He thought so because he could not consider the issue from that height.
"Zhang Qing, let this matter be settled like this." Emperor Yonglong said calmly: "I don't want that situation to happen, but the reality is that I can't help but think more about it. My energy has become increasingly weak this year. Such things are tiring and exhausting, and I feel quite tired. After this Autumn Festival, if I can confirm the crown prince as soon as possible, I will also consider meditating as early as possible, and also take good care of my health..."
"Ah?" Zhang Huaichang and Zhang Jingqiu were both surprised. Zhang Huaichang glanced at Zhang Jingqiu suspiciously, then stood up and bowed his hands, "The emperor has only been on the throne for ten years, and even if his body is slightly unwell, it will not affect the overall situation. , I support the establishment of a prince, but if it comes to matters such as the Zen position, I think it is unacceptable."
This should be the view of almost all ministers. Even though Emperor Yonglong is in poor health and energy, as long as Emperor Yonglong is on the throne, he has a sea-fixing needle. As for the emperor's sons, the officials in the court are not very optimistic about them. At least they are not It needs to be polished and cultivated, and now he is suddenly allowed to succeed, I am afraid that there will be waves.
Emperor Yonglong saw that although Zhang Huaichang could still maintain his composure, his tone and attitude were extremely firm, and he felt both comforted and worried. The comfort was naturally due to the loyalty of the officials in the court to him, and the worry was naturally due to the fear that his sons seemed to be in trouble. Convincing the public, these civil servants are all high-minded. Several of his sons are either young or have character flaws. From Lu Song, Zhang Jingqiu, and Gu Bingqian, he can learn more or less about the opinions of several ministers. His son's attitude was what worried him the most.
I know my physical condition well. Maybe I can maintain it for a year or two. If it takes longer, I'm afraid I won't be able to hold on anymore. But the most promising King Lu is only fourteen and will only be sixteen in two years. He can support such a big body. A big week? Not to mention Prince Gong, but Prince Shou, Prince Fu, and Prince Li all have shortcomings of one kind or another. If he were an ordinary prince, that would be fine, but if he were to be the king of a country, then these weaknesses and shortcomings could be infinitely magnified, and even become fatal flaws.
"Zhang Qing, I don't want to do this, but my body is not forgiving." Emperor Yonglong was sentimental, "So I hope to confirm the prince as soon as possible so that he can adapt to and become familiar with the government as soon as possible. I will help him mount his horse and give him a ride. , it’s a big deal.”
Zhang Huaichang was sent away, leaving only Emperor Yonglong and Zhang Jingqiu.
Zhang Jingqiu stood up and said, "Your Majesty, please be careful when talking about the Zen position. I am afraid that all the princes in the court will not be happy to see it."
"Well, I'm not happy to see you. Haha, Jingqiu, do you think I should be happy or sad?" A lonely bitter smile appeared on Emperor Yonglong's face, "I know my body best, and I can't leave it to the end. Right? I'm not that obsessed with power. If I didn't hand it over to the emperor earlier, would the world really be in chaos as soon as I closed my eyes? I wouldn't dare..."
Zhang Jingqiu felt that Emperor Yonglong's requirements were too harsh. Not to mention that Prince Gong was too young, but Prince Lu was already fourteen, and two or three years later he would be a sixteen or seventeen-year-old man. Even if he lacked some experience, he could already understand good and evil, right and wrong. I have analyzed it, and I have studied at Qingtan Academy for several years, and I have a general understanding of the basic affairs of the court. Why is it so worrying?
King Shou, King Fu, and King Li are all adults, and although their performance is mediocre, there is nothing particularly bad. At most, they are mediocre. With the help of important ministers in the court, it will not be a serious problem. Why does the emperor always Do you think these three people cannot secure the throne?
Of course, if you have to ask King Shou, King Fu and King Li to compare with outstanding talents such as Feng Keng and Yang Sichang of the same age, then there is no way. But there are a few outstanding talents like Feng Keng and Yang Sichang in the world. An amazing person?
Zhang Jingqiu really guessed it correctly. Emperor Yonglong compared Feng Ziying with his sons, and he felt more and more mediocre about his sons and felt uncomfortable.
Thinking that Prince Lu Zhang So was quite talented, and his studies at Qingtan Academy were well received, and Prince Gong Zhang Ji was also quite talented, Emperor Yonglong finally wanted to let Zhang So succeed to the throne in the future. , it’s just that his body is like this, that’s why it makes him so distressed.
Emperor Yonglong was really afraid that he would not be able to survive until that time. This was why he tried so hard, even at great cost, to eliminate the biggest hidden danger, Prince Yizhong, first.
"Your Majesty is overly worried. Prince Shou, Prince Fu and Prince Li are not as unlucky as the Emperor imagined. Prince Lu is already fourteen and looks majestic. He will only become more mature in two or three years. Even Prince Gong also performed well. ,..." Zhang Jingqiu frowned and said: "At that time, with the full support of all the princes in the court, no matter who it is, they will be able to secure the kingdom of Zhou..."
"Haha, it's really a good thing for brothers and sisters to be respectful. What if we want brothers to fight against each other, cook beans and burn bean sprouts, or even lure wolves into the house?" The smile on the corner of Emperor Yonglong's mouth already had a hint of coldness. When Zhang Huaichang was still there, Emperor Yonglong This situation was not mentioned, but when it was just Zhang Jingqiu, he was not so shy.
Zhang Jingqiu's face froze. He knew something about the situation. Emperor Yonglong did not avoid him. He also knew that Lu Song was doing something recently. He was unwilling to listen or think about it. But when the emperor said it, he But there is no way to avoid it.
"Your Majesty, as long as you decide on the candidate for the crown prince early and stop other people's thoughts, many things will be solved easily. If you continue to keep it secret, or be vague, and give others too much thought, it will inevitably make other people confused. What I thought." Zhang Jingqiu pondered for a long time before saying: "After Qiu Xiang, the candidate for the crown prince must be determined, and he can even be allowed to supervise the country and take on part of the government affairs. This can be regarded as an experience, and it can also allow him to get into the state and adapt to the needs of the next step. "
Zhang Jingqiu shook his head, "Your Majesty, it's not that I don't want to give advice. If the old rule of establishing a chief is excluded, then there will be no difference between King Shou, King Fu, and King Li. And the Emperor likes King Lu and King Gong, and their age is another weakness. , so in the end it still depends on the emperor, but Prince Gong is not too young."
Zhang Jingqiu did not specifically mention whom, but Emperor Yonglong could still hear the tendency in Zhang Jingqiu's words, nodded, and said no more.
“During the Autumn Festival, the Emperor can understand the situation from as many aspects as possible. I believe that the Emperor will eventually come up with a candidate for the crown prince who is more balanced in all aspects and more recognized by everyone. That will be a great blessing for the Zhou Dynasty.” Zhang Jingqiu bowed deeply again.
Emperor Yonglong sighed, everyone has selfish motives. If he is like this, how can he not be the same with his ministers? When their own feelings and interests are involved, who can be exempted?
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Feng Ziying received a notice from the Lieyuan Palace, which was summoned by Zhou Peisheng.
Of course Feng Ziying knows who Zhou Peisheng is. After several interactions, this person has vaguely replaced Xia Bingzhong and Qiu Shian and become the most favored chamberlain around Emperor Yonglong. Another chamberlain is also very popular with Emperor Yonglong. It was Cui Wensheng, but because Cui Wensheng also liked to practice Taoist longevity techniques, take elixirs and take medicine, which was consistent with Emperor Yonglong's hobbies, he suddenly jumped from an inadvertent **** to the emperor's chamberlain next to Zhou Peisheng.
You must know that Zhou Peisheng has been with Emperor Yonglong since he was a child, but Cui Wensheng has been unknown in the palace until Emperor Yonglong ascended the throne. Takuya has a very close relationship.
"Eunuch Zhou, this seems a bit against the rules, right? The subordinate is not a court official, but an official of Shuntian Mansion. The emperor wants to take this opportunity to choose a heir apparent. This is tacitly understood by everyone, but has never been He also said that the emperor would summon local officials to listen to their opinions, what’s weird here?”
Feng Ziying actually believed Zhou Peisheng's statement, but out of habit he still had to be cautious.
"Lord Feng, the selection of the crown prince is of great importance. Maybe the emperor wants to know more opinions from all parties. This is my humble opinion. The emperor's true intention is not something I can figure out."
Another person, Zhou Peisheng would never have said a word, but Feng Ziying was favored by the emperor, so he had an ulterior motive for asking her to do this, and it would be best to please him.
Feng Ziying nodded and suddenly asked: "In addition to this official, can the emperor also summon other officials besides court officials?"
Zhou Peisheng hesitated for a moment, and finally shook his head: "This old slave has never heard of it."
Feng Ziying didn't ask deeply. What she said just now was already a bit out of line. Asking any more questions would be disrespectful.
From the Capital City to Tiewang Mountain, it will naturally take one or two days if you use a carriage, but if you ride a horse, you can get there in half a day.
Feng Ziying set out without delay after receiving the summons. Naturally, he was accompanied by guards. He was unwilling to be ambushed again on the road, especially since he already knew that there were hidden stakes in his home that might come from the White Lotus Sect.
Tiewangshan Hunting Palace has some history. It existed in the pre-Ming Dynasty. However, it was not very famous in the pre-Ming Dynasty and was not used much in the pre-Ming Dynasty. However, after the founding of the Zhou Dynasty, this place gradually evolved. It became the hunting garden of the Zhou royal family, and the surrounding mountains were closed to hunting, making it a hunting village exclusive to the royal family.
Along the way, Feng Ziying saw the fortified Shenshu Camp. As he walked further inside, men and horses from the Shangsanqin Army began to appear, as well as Long Jinwei sentries coming and going.
In addition to these guards and horses, there were also the carriages and horses of the courtiers and clan members, but even if everyone passed by, they rarely greeted each other and they all looked at each other.
(End of this chapter)