"That's fine, you also know that I'm most afraid of trouble, so let's stop it at a time." Qi You said quietly.

"Yes, my brother understands." Qi Zhe also said with a stern face.

"Your Majesty, the hour is almost up, the courtiers have arrived, do you think you can go to court?" Father-in-law Xue cautiously came in and asked.

Qi You nodded and said, "Go to court......"

When the words fell, Qi Zhe first went around from the apse to the front hall, and then his father-in-law received the order and shouted: "Go up...... Toward! ”

Before Xue Gonggong's words fell, Qi You had already paced from the apse to the dragon chair and sat down, and the courtiers immediately knelt on the ground and saluted.

Qi You also waited for a moment before saying, "Zhongqing, let's be flat." ”

The ministers thanked them again before they all got up one after another and waited.

Qi You looked around at His Royal Highness, then raised the corners of his mouth slightly and said: "Everyone, Aiqing, this year is completely over, I don't know how Aiqing is doing?" ”

When the ministers heard this, they immediately replied respectfully: "Thank you for the emperor's concern, it's okay, it's okay." ”

Qi You smiled and said, "I can feel more comfortable if you are doing well, but I am really not having a good time this year." ”

As soon as Qi You's words came out, all the ministers present were stunned and didn't know how to pick up the stubble, Qi You ignored everyone's embarrassment and said to himself: "This year ago, it was first the rumors of the second prince's male style, and then the rumors of the eldest prince, and it didn't take long after this year to live in peace, and the poisoning incident of the five princes of the palace broke out, I was really busy, and after a period of time, I suddenly felt powerless, and I suddenly felt a little tired......

At this point, Prime Minister Le Cheng reacted quickly enough to take a few ministers to kneel down first, and then pleaded guiltily: "It is the sin of the ministers who failed to share the worries and solve problems for the emperor!" ”

Prime Minister Le is like this, and other courtiers naturally follow suit, and everyone knelt down again and asked for guilt: "It's the sin of the ministers and others, and you can't share your worries and solve problems for the emperor!" ”

Qi You looked at the ministers and knelt down again, and then said helplessly: "Get up." This is my own problem, it has nothing to do with you, I am also in my forties this year, and my body and energy are not as good as before. Although you have helped me, it is not a way in the end, I have been thinking about it these days, thinking that it is time to appoint a prince to share some court affairs for me. ”

As soon as Qi You's words came out, all the kneeling courtiers present were shocked. Everyone was stunned and got up, but Qi Zhe reacted first and said: "What the emperor said is very true, appointing a prince can really help the emperor share a lot of government affairs." ”

"I'm thinking about it, it's time too, what do you mean?" Qi You asked tentatively.

As soon as Qi You asked, everyone was completely confused, although they had been making preparations, but no one expected that the emperor, who had been pressing not to mention the matter of the prince, would suddenly mention it at this time, and everyone was a little stunned and flustered.

Qi You smiled and said, "All Aiqing, get up first, haven't you mentioned this matter many times before." Why do you seem surprised this time? ”

The courtiers got up and looked at me, I looked at you, with an uncertain look, as if no one dared to express their position first, this moment was too delicate, the most favorable candidate for the prince, the eldest prince was invisibly implicated because of the concubine's seclusion; Although the second prince is a son-in-law, the queen has lost the phoenix seal for a long time, and this son-in-law is quite intriguing; And the three princes did not enter everyone's field of vision at all; The four princes are also favored because the concubine is favored, and now the concubine is temporarily acting as the palace affairs are gradually classified into the core and there is still some competitiveness, as for the five princes, serious injuries will definitely not be considered.

Analyze it like this. Some ministers have considered it in their hearts, and there are only three people to choose from: the eldest prince, the second prince, and the fourth prince. The three of them have their own advantages and disadvantages, but it makes people confused about the emperor's intentions for a while.

Because Qi You's mention of the establishment of the reserve was sudden, it really caught them off guard, and the courtiers were all silent, all secretly thinking in their hearts, Qi You smiled when he saw this: "Why is everyone against the establishment of the reserve at this time?" ”

Qi You smiled. But everyone could see the coldness in the corners of his eyes, and Qi Zhe smiled and said, "Brother Chen has no objection!" ”

Qi Zhe's words fell, and a group of ministers who were good friends with Qi Zhe also responded with the voice: "The ministers also agree with the emperor's proposal!" ”

Even King Heng and King Ke also agreed, and at this time, most of the courtiers also made a sound, and even Prime Minister Le Cheng and Gongsun Shangshu also responded one after another, and after a while, the voices in the hall agreed together, except for the four princes side by side, the ministers all agreed to Qi You's suggestion.

Qi You raised his eyebrows and glanced at Qi Zhe and said, "Since everyone mentions the matter of establishing a prince to me every other day, everyone must have an idea in their hearts, I don't know who Aiqing is inclined to?" ”

Qi You was very good, and when he saw that everyone accepted it, he immediately threw out the next question, but the courtiers had no room to think.

The courtiers were taken aback again, everyone didn't expect that the emperor would suddenly mention the matter of the prince today, this matter was surprising enough, but looking at the emperor's meaning now, it seems that they want to express their position immediately, which is really difficult for some ministers, after all, there has been no system to compare the competitiveness of several princes before, and now it is easy to stand on the wrong team if you have to express your position in the palace, so you need to be careful and cautious, no one wants to be the first person.

Qi You actually expected that everyone would be like this, so he didn't hesitate, just sat quietly on the dragon chair and watched everyone discuss privately, it stands to reason that this matter should have been discussed three times, but Qi You wanted to solve it immediately today, and this resolute attitude made him quite patient.

Everyone discussed for a while, but in front of the emperor, they would not discuss it deeply, Qi You sat quietly to see their reactions, and secondly, to give them some invisible pressure, so that they could proceed as Qi You had expected.

After a while, Qi Youcai said: "Everyone has been talking about it for a long time, and you have been arguing about this matter for a while, how can there be no suitable candidate...... Prime Minister Le, let's talk about it first! ”

Qi You suddenly named Prime Minister Le Zhengxian, and Le Zhengxian was a little embarrassed for a moment: "Back to the emperor, this matter should be put on the agenda, but this matter of establishing a prince is related to the foundation of the country's fortunes, so it is not appropriate to make such a hasty conclusion." ”

Le Zhengxian said the voices of some courtiers, and several courtiers also responded: "Yes, the emperor's establishment of a prince is a major event of the dynasty, and it should be carefully analyzed and considered, and then inferred after weighing the pros and cons, but now it is indeed inappropriate to rashly express his position." ”

"What's wrong with that? This matter hit the eldest prince and the second prince to go out to establish a mansion and start to be put in the court every year to discuss it, if everyone has no idea in their hearts, they will fight each other every year, and the baht will be compared. I think you are afraid of making the wrong statement, standing on the wrong team, and worrying that it will affect your own official fortunes. Qi Zhe said disdainfully.

In previous years, the emperor reminded me every year, but today the emperor has complied with their wishes, hey. They don't want to, don't they just don't know what the situation is now, these old horsemen, Qi Zhe scolded in his heart as he said.

As soon as Qi Zhe's words came out, Prime Minister Le immediately retorted: "Lord Zhe, the difference between these words, the old minister is just for the sake of the emperor and the entire Great Qi country, this matter of establishing a prince has been a matter of the court since ancient times, and it is really rash." ”

Qi Zhe snorted: "Since this is proposed by the emperor. That means that the emperor is well thought out, and now it is just moved to the table to say clearly, how can it be said to be a rash move, and the dispute between the prince and the king of the DPRK has long been not a secret, presumably all the adults have a number in their hearts, since the emperor is thoughtful, and the adults have been thinking about it for many years, and now the statement is just a result, if everyone is really for the sake of the great Qi and the emperor, it is time to touch their own conscience and be impartial. ”

Qi Zhe's words stimulated most of the courtiers present who were still hesitating. Everyone also thought about it seriously.

Qi Zhe looked at the time and sighed and said: "I, Qi Zhe, have always been an uninhibited person, and the emperor is also clear. The younger brother thought that the matter of establishing a prince was imperative, and since ancient times, the prince should be a virtuous, considering the previous experience and past of several princes, the younger brother thought that the fourth prince Qi Huanyue could take on this important responsibility. ”

Qi Zhe's statement completely made the entire hall quiet in an instant, everyone looked at Qi Zhe in surprise, and the princes who were waiting on the side were still expressionless. But as soon as Qi Zhe's words fell, everyone had different reactions.

The eldest prince looked decadent, and the second prince frowned slightly, the third prince seemed to be very indifferent, the fourth prince was taken aback by Qi Zhe's words, yes, he was scared, he was the same as the vast majority of people present in this matter, he didn't know anything beforehand, or Qi You specially asked him to come to the court meeting today, he came, he never expected it to be such a big event, and when he started to fight Qi Youti yì Lichu, the heart of the fourth prince Qi Huanyue was worried.

After Qi Zhe made his statement, the hall was quiet for half an hour, and then a courtier stood up and said: "The minister also recommended the four princes!" ”

When this person's words fell, everyone turned their eyes to him again, but the minister said with a firm face: "Although the four princes are still young, in terms of origin, knowledge, style and character, Weichen really thinks that the four princes are more suitable!" ”

Qi Zhe raised his eyebrows and smiled: "What this adult said is reasonable, why did I and this adult both express their positions, do you still want to be silent?" ”

When Qi Zhe spoke, Gongsun Shangshu glanced at the emperor, and he thought of something and said: "King Zhe is right, and the old minister also thinks that the fourth prince is the most suitable to serve as the prince." ”

As soon as Gongsun Shangshu spoke, the courtiers were not calm, what was going on, even the grandfather of the eldest prince supported the four princes, which is really puzzling.

However, I don't understand it, everyone has no time to think about Lord Gongsun's abnormal behavior at the moment, as more and more people express their own attitudes, after a statement, the number of people who support the four princes far exceeds the support for the other three princes, this reaction makes many people not calm, especially the second prince Qi Huanzhen, as the courtiers express their positions one by one, his face becomes more and more heavy, although he has tried to restrain himself, but in the end, he is young and vigorous, and he has a good face, and his dissatisfaction can no longer be suppressed.

And Qi Huanyue listened to the statements of the courtiers, whether she was happy or worried, there was always a feeling of instability in her heart, she had always been low-key and was on the cusp of the current situation, it must be normal for Huanyue to be a little uncomfortable.

After this statement, Qi You raised the corners of his mouth slightly and said: "I didn't expect everyone to have such an efficient time, since most people elected the fourth prince Qi Huanwei as the prince, then I will also follow the will of the people to decide this matter!" ”

"Your Majesty! Do you really want to decide on the spot? Qi You's words fell, and Prime Minister Le couldn't help but ask.

Qi You smiled and said: "This is a piece of my heart disease, and now it can be solved so easily, why don't I do it, why do you have any other opinions?" ”

Chapter 439: The ministers are speechless

"That's fine, you also know that I'm most afraid of trouble, so let's stop it at a time." Qi You said quietly.

"Yes, my brother understands." Qi Zhe also said with a stern face.

"Your Majesty. The hour is almost up, the courtiers have arrived, do you think you can go to court? Xue Gonggong cautiously came in and asked.

Qi You nodded and said, "Go to court......"

When the words fell, Qi Zhe first went around from the apse to the front hall. Then the father-in-law received the order and shouted: "Go up...... Toward! ”

Before Xue Gonggong's words fell, Qi You had already paced from the apse to the dragon chair and sat down, and the courtiers immediately knelt on the ground and saluted. There are indeed more people.

Qi You also waited for a moment before saying, "Zhongqing, let's be flat." ”

The ministers thanked them again before they all got up one after another and waited.

Qi You looked around at His Royal Highness, then raised the corners of his mouth slightly and said: "Everyone, Aiqing, this year is completely over, I don't know how Aiqing is doing?" ”

When the ministers heard this, they immediately replied respectfully: "Thank you for the emperor's concern, it's okay, it's okay." ”

Qi You smiled and said, "I can feel more comfortable if you are doing well, but I am really not having a good time this year." ”

As soon as Qi You's words came out, all the ministers present were stunned and didn't know how to pick up the stubble, but Qi You ignored everyone's embarrassment and said to himself: "This year ago, there were first rumors of the second prince's male style, and then rumors of the eldest prince. Not long after this year, I broke out the poisoning incident of the five princes of Gongxue, I was really busy, and after a period of time, I suddenly felt powerless, and I was suddenly a little tired......"

At this point, Prime Minister Le Cheng reacted quickly enough to take a few ministers to kneel down first, and then pleaded guiltily: "It is the sin of the ministers who failed to share the worries and solve problems for the emperor!" ”

Prime Minister Le is like this, and other courtiers naturally follow suit, and everyone knelt down and pleaded guilty: "It's the sin of the ministers." I couldn't solve the emperor's problems for you! ”

Qi You looked at the ministers and knelt down again, and then said helplessly: "Get up, this is my own problem, it has nothing to do with you, I am also in my forties this year." This body and energy are not as good as before, although you help me, but in the end it is not a way, I have been thinking about it these days, thinking that it is time to set up a prince to share some court affairs for me. ”

As soon as Qi You's words came out, all the kneeling courtiers present were shocked. Everyone was stunned and got up, but Qi Zhe reacted first and said: "What the emperor said is very true, appointing a prince can really help the emperor share a lot of government affairs." ”

"I'm thinking about it, it's time too, what do you mean?" Qi You asked tentatively.

As soon as Qi You asked, everyone was completely confused, although they had been making preparations, but no one expected that the emperor, who had been pressing not to mention the matter of the prince, would suddenly mention it at this time, and everyone was a little stunned and flustered.

Qi You smiled and said: "All Aiqing, let's get up first, haven't you mentioned this matter many times before, why do you seem to be very surprised when I mention it this time?" ”

The courtiers got up and looked at me, I looked at you, with an uncertain look, as if no one dared to express their position first, this moment was too delicate, the most favorable candidate for the prince, the eldest prince was invisibly implicated because of the concubine's seclusion; Although the second prince is a son-in-law, the queen has lost the phoenix seal for a long time, and this son-in-law is quite intriguing; And the three princes did not enter everyone's field of vision at all; The four princes are also favored because the concubine is favored, and now the concubine is temporarily acting as the palace affairs are gradually classified into the core and there is still some competitiveness, as for the five princes, serious injuries will definitely not be considered.

After such an analysis, some ministers have considered it in their hearts, and at present, there are only three people to choose from: the eldest prince, the second prince, and the fourth prince, and the three have their own advantages and disadvantages, but it makes people unclear about the emperor's intentions for a while.

Because Qi You's mention of the establishment of the reserve was sudden, it really caught them off guard, and the courtiers were all silent, all secretly thinking in their hearts, Qi You smiled when he saw this: "Why is everyone against the establishment of the reserve at this time?" ”

Although Qi You smiled, everyone could see the coldness in the corners of his eyes, so Qi Zhe smiled and said, "Brother Chen has no objection!" ”

Qi Zhe's words fell, and a group of ministers who were good friends with Qi Zhe also responded with the voice: "The ministers also agree with the emperor's proposal!" ”

Even King Heng and King Ke also agreed, and at this time, most of the courtiers also made a sound, and even Prime Minister Le Cheng and Gongsun Shangshu also responded one after another, and after a while, the voices in the hall agreed together, except for the four princes side by side, the ministers all agreed to Qi You's suggestion.

Qi You raised his eyebrows and glanced at Qi Zhe and said, "Since everyone mentions the matter of establishing a reserve with me every once in a while. Presumably everyone has an idea in their hearts, I don't know who Aiqing is inclined to? ”

Qi You was very good, and when he saw that everyone accepted it, he immediately threw out the next question, but the courtiers had no room to think.

The courtiers were taken aback again. Everyone didn't expect that the emperor would suddenly mention the matter of establishing a prince today, and the sudden occurrence of this matter was surprising enough, but looking at the emperor's meaning now, it seems that he wants them to express their position immediately, which is really embarrassing for some ministers. After all, there has been no system to compare the competitiveness of several princes before, and now it is easy to stand on the wrong team if you have to express your position in the palace.

Qi You actually expected that everyone would be like this, so he didn't hesitate, just sat quietly on the dragon chair and watched everyone discuss privately, it stands to reason that this matter should have been discussed three times, but Qi You wanted to solve it immediately today, and this resolute attitude made him quite patient.

Everyone discussed for a while, but they didn't discuss it much in front of the emperor. Qi You sat quietly to see how they reacted, and to give them some invisible pressure so that they could proceed as Qi You had expected.

After a while, Qi Youcai said: "Everyone has been talking about it for a long time, and you have been arguing about this matter for a while, how can there be no suitable candidate...... Prime Minister Le, let's talk about it first! ”

Qi You suddenly named Le Zhengxian and Prime Minister Le, and Le Zhengxian was a little embarrassed for a moment: "Back to the emperor, this matter should be put on the agenda, but this matter of establishing a prince is related to the foundation of the country's fortunes." I'm afraid it's not appropriate to make such a hasty conclusion. ”

Le Zhengxian said the thoughts of some courtiers, and several courtiers also responded: "Yes, the emperor's establishment of the prince is a major event of the dynasty, and it should be carefully analyzed and considered." After weighing the pros and cons, it is indeed inappropriate to make an inference, and now it is indeed inappropriate to make a rash statement. ”

"Why is it inappropriate to say it, this matter will be discussed in the court every year when the eldest prince and the second prince go out to establish a mansion, if everyone has no idea in their hearts, they will fight each other every year, and the baht will be compared. I think you are afraid of making the wrong statement, standing on the wrong team, and worrying that it will affect your own official fortunes. Qi Zhe said disdainfully.

In previous years, the emperor reminded him every year, and today the emperor has complied with their wishes, hey, they are still unwilling, don't they just don't know what the situation is now, these old horsemen, Qi Zhe said as he said, and scolded in his heart.

As soon as Qi Zhe's words came out, Prime Minister Le immediately retorted: "Lord Zhe, the difference between these words, the old minister is just for the sake of the emperor and the entire Great Qi country, this matter of establishing a prince has been a matter of the court since ancient times, and it is really rash." ”

Qi Zhe snorted: "Since this is proposed by the emperor, it means that the emperor has been carefully considered, and now it is just moved to the table to say it clearly, how can it be said to be a rash move, besides, the dispute between the prince of the court and the central government has long been a secret, presumably all the adults have also known in their hearts, since the emperor is thoughtful, and the adults have been thinking about it for many years, and now the statement is just a result, if everyone is really for the sake of the great Qi Jiangshan and the emperor, it is time to touch their own conscience and be impartial." ”

Qi Zhe's words stimulated most of the courtiers present who were still hesitating, and everyone also thought about it seriously.

Qi Zhe looked at the time and sighed and said: "I, Qi Zhe, have always been an uninhibited person, and the emperor is also clear, now that the emperor asked, the younger brother simply expressed his own attitude, the younger brother thought that the matter of the prince was imperative, and since ancient times, the prince should be a virtuous, considering the previous experience and past of several princes, the younger brother thinks that the fourth prince Qi Huanyue can take on this important responsibility. ”

Qi Zhe's statement completely quieted down the entire hall instantly, everyone looked at Qi Zhe in surprise, and the several princes waiting on the side were still expressionless, but as soon as Qi Zhe's words fell, everyone had different reactions.

The eldest prince looked decadent, and the second prince frowned slightly, the third prince seemed to be very indifferent, the fourth prince was taken aback by Qi Zhe's words, yes, he was scared, he was the same as the vast majority of people present in this matter, he didn't know anything beforehand, or Qi You specially asked him to come to the court meeting today, he came, he never expected it to be such a big event, and when he started to fight Qi Youti yì Lichu, the heart of the fourth prince Qi Huanyue was worried.

After Qi Zhe made his statement, the hall was quiet for half an hour, and then a courtier stood up and said: "The minister also recommended the four princes!" ”

When this person's words fell, everyone turned their eyes to him again, but the minister said with a firm face: "Although the four princes are still young, in terms of origin, knowledge, style and character, Weichen really thinks that the four princes are more suitable!" ”

Qi Zhe raised his eyebrows and smiled: "What this adult said is reasonable, why did I and this adult both express their positions, do you still want to be silent?" ”

When Qi Zhe spoke, Gongsun Shangshu glanced at the emperor, and he thought of something and said: "King Zhe is right, and the old minister also thinks that the fourth prince is the most suitable to serve as the prince." ”

As soon as Gongsun Shangshu spoke, the courtiers were not calm, what was going on, even the grandfather of the eldest prince supported the four princes, which is really puzzling.

However, I don't understand it, everyone has no time to think about Lord Gongsun's abnormal behavior at the moment, as more and more people express their own attitudes, after a statement, the number of people who support the four princes far exceeds the support for the other three princes, this reaction makes many people not calm, especially the second prince Qi Huanzhen, as the courtiers express their positions one by one, his face becomes more and more heavy, although he has tried to restrain himself, but in the end, he is young and vigorous, and he has a good face, and his dissatisfaction can no longer be suppressed.

And Qi Huanyue listened to the statements of the courtiers, whether she was happy or worried, there was always a feeling of instability in her heart, she had always been low-key and was on the cusp of the current situation, it must be normal for Huanyue to be a little uncomfortable.

After this statement, Qi You raised the corners of his mouth slightly and said: "I didn't expect everyone to have such an efficient time, since most people elected the fourth prince Qi Huanwei as the prince, then I will also follow the will of the people to decide this matter!" ”

"Your Majesty! Do you really want to decide on the spot? Qi You's words fell, and Prime Minister Le couldn't help but ask.

Qi You smiled and said: "This is a piece of my heart disease, and now it can be solved so easily, why don't I do it, why do you have any other opinions?" (To be continued.) )