In Liu Wei's memory, He Miaoguan worshiped the general of the chariot and cavalry, and the Marquis of Jiyang, representing the power of the He family's relatives, had reached its peak before his death, until the following August, when the Emperor Ling fell ill, he gradually became wary of He Jin and He Miao brothers, and placed the eighth lieutenant of Xiyuan to share the power of the He brothers.

Even before his death, he asked Jian Shuo to get rid of He Jin and He Miao, and set up Dong Hou Liu Xie as the crown prince.

Although this matter ultimately failed, it can be understood that Emperor Ling actually had the intention of re-establishing Liu Xie as the crown prince before his death, but he was forced by the high position of He Jin and He Miao brothers, so he did not dare to act rashly.

In other words, Liu Wei must obtain the status of the crown prince of the prison state by August of the following year, and if it is too late, he may not have a chance.

Therefore, Liu Wei ordered Fang Dian to order Zhao Chun to privately urge Zhang Rang and ask Zhang Rang to arrange for him to meet with Emperor Ling as soon as possible.

Zhao Chun came back to tell Liu Wei: "Not long after the Shangsi Festival, Your Majesty is still mourning Wang Meiren, and Zhang Changshou thinks that the current time is not the right time. ”

Liu Wei felt a little strange: "Haven't all Wang Meiren passed away for five or six years?"

Zhao Chun said in a low voice: "I heard Zhang Changzhi say, because during the Shangsi Festival, Dong Hou once met His Majesty accompanied by Sun Zhang, and deliberately mentioned the matter of worshiping his mother in front of His Majesty, which aroused His Majesty's thoughts. ”

“......”

Liu Wei scratched his chin with a strange expression: "It's really not a waste at all, that old lady from Yongle Palace." ”

For the Empress Dowager Dong of Yongle Palace, he has a good impression and is not flattering, not because Empress Dowager Dong is an enemy of Empress He and dislikes Liu Wei, but because the old lady herself is not right.

The dignified queen mother, the mother of a country, actually instigated the son of the emperor to sell his official beard, which is simply a strange story for the ages.

This mother and son can become the supreme of the Han family, which is really a disaster for the Han family and a disaster for the world.

"Isn't it? Zhao Chun showed a contemptuous smile on his face, indicating that he was firmly on Shi Hou's side.

"How long did Zhang Gongke say he would wait?"

"It may take a while. Zhao Chun lowered his head, and then said cautiously: "Shi Hou, Xiaochen has an idea......

"Oh?"

Liu Wenyan glanced at Zhao Chun: "Let's hear it." ”

Speaking of which, since Zhao Chun came to Liu Bian's side, he has been very active, taking the initiative to saddle up and give advice to Liu Bian, and the purpose is naturally self-evident.

Liu Wei is not disgusted by this, after all, all kinds of bloody lessons in history prove that some things really have to be done by eunuchs, such as checking and balancing courtiers, so as long as this Zhao Chun does not violate the red line in the future, he does not mind cultivating him as the next Zhang Rang or Zhao Zhong.

After all, Liu Wei is also inclined to be an emperor with a good reputation in the future.

Seeing Liu Wei nodding, Zhao Chun said in a low voice: "The minister thinks that Your Majesty regrets Wang Meiren, probably because Wang Meiren died early, but in fact, Wang Meiren may not be really that good, just because Your Majesty misses it...... In other words, if His Majesty had learned about Wang Meiren's other things, he might not have regretted Wang Meiren as much as he did now, and in this way, Yongle Palace would not be able to use Wang Meiren to seek the position of crown prince for Dong Hou......"

Good guys, this is a plan to draw wages from the bottom of the kettle!

Liu Wei glanced at Zhao Chun in surprise.

You must know that in history, Zhao Chun was only mentioned as Zhao Zhong's younger brother, but listening to the other party's words today, it can be seen that this Zhao Chun also has a scheming and is worth cultivating.

"Then what do you have in mind?" asked Liu Wei with interest.

"This ......"

Zhao Chun glanced at Cai Yan who was stroking the qin beside him with an embarrassed expression, only to see that the latter had a cold face, caressing the piano by himself, and didn't seem to want to pay attention to the pair of master servants in front of him who were ready to play tricks.

Zhao Chun didn't dare to open his mouth to force this girl who was deeply favored by Shi Hou to retreat, so he had to say in a low voice: "The minister thinks that he can arrange a few old people in the palace to pretend that Wang Meiren was disrespectful to the queen by giving birth to the prince, so she was hated by the queen......"

"Hmm......"

Liu Wei thought for a while, nodded and agreed with Zhao Chun's idea: "Let's try it." ”

Zhao Chun was overjoyed when he heard this, and hurriedly said, "Xiaochen, I'm going to discuss with my brother." ”

Glancing at the back of Zhao Chun leaving, Cai Yan held down the strings and said to Liu Wei seriously: "How can Shi Hou bear to slander the deceased?"

Liu Wei said with a smile: "Don't worry, Wen Ji, I will ask someone to burn more paper money for Wang Meiren, and ask her for forgiveness." ”

Hearing this, Cai Yan was angry and funny, and was about to speak again, but saw Liu Wei say in a strange tone: "In fact, I don't have any ill feelings towards my imperial brother, but it's a pity that he is destined not to be a real monarch, and I still have this opportunity." ...... Wang Meiren won't blame me, because only if I am the monarch, her son can enjoy the glory in peace, and even become the king of the county one day, not as a puppet. ”

“......”

Cai Yan looked at Liu Wei in amazement, unable to understand why the latter would say this with all his might.

On the same day, rumors spread in the palace, saying that Wang Meiren was poisoned by Queen He because she gave birth to a prince and was repeatedly disrespectful to Queen He.

It didn't take long for this rumor to spread all over the place, and there were even old people in the palace as witnesses.

At this time, Zhang Rang took the opportunity to inform Emperor Ling of this matter.

Emperor Ling was suspicious and summoned those old people in the palace to ask, these old people in the palace accepted bribes from Zhao Zhong and Zhao Chun's brothers, and hoped to cling to the He branch, so naturally they would not turn back, and informed Emperor Ling of the words taught by Zhao Zhong and Zhao Chun, which made Emperor Ling angry.

After all, no one had ever mentioned these things to him.

During this period, the Yongle Palace also received the rumors, Sun Zhang knew that something bad was going to happen when he thought about it, and hurriedly told the Empress Dowager Dong: "Queen Mother, the rumors that are unfavorable to Wang Meiren suddenly spread in the palace must be done by Zhang Rang, Zhao Zhong, Guo Sheng and others instructed by Changqiu Palace!"

Although the old lady was greedy and loved money, she was not stupid, so she immediately sent Sun Zhang to see Emperor Ling, wanting to quell the rumors and thoroughly investigate the source of the rumors.

Of course, Zhang Rang, Zhao Zhong, and Guo Sheng would not let Sun Zhang torture the old men in the palace who testified, and Empress He would not allow it, so the two groups of people quarreled and attacked in front of Emperor Ling.

After arguing for a few days, there was no result, and the matter was over.

As for whether Emperor Ling has changed his opinion of Wang Meiren because of this incident, only Emperor Ling himself knows for the time being, and Liu Wei doesn't dare to guarantee it, after all, just like he said, let's try, it's best to succeed or not, anyway, it's idle.

In addition, Zhang Rang also arranged for the beautiful palace maids to serve the Emperor Ling many times to resolve the Emperor Ling's thoughts about Wang Meiren.

In early April, Zhang Rang confirmed that Emperor Ling's longing for Wang Meiren had come to an end, so he officially arranged for Liu Wei to meet Emperor Ling.

Before arranging, he privately told Liu Wei: "As long as Shi Hou can win the favor of His Majesty, the matter of the prince can be settled!"

To be honest, Liu Wei was quite reluctant in his heart.

But all Han people, especially the Han people of later generations, most of them have had the dream of being an emperor, waking up to the power of the world, drunk and lying on the knees of beauties, on the one hand, on the other hand, it is also to leave something in history, to become a Ming monarch like the first emperor, Emperor Wu, Tang Dynasty and Song Zu, but unfortunately most people do not have this opportunity.

And Emperor Ling obviously got the opportunity that countless people failed to get, but he chose to be a faint king, which made Liu Wei inevitably have a kind of indignation of 'anger and indisputability'.

Thinking that he was currently flattering this faint monarch in order to get the position of the crown prince, Liu Wei felt a little depressed.

"Really, can't?"

When Zhang Rang came to invite him in person, Liu Wei gestured with his hands and said to the former: "Let's draw up an edict in private, and when my father is drunk, press his hand and stamp the edict with the national seal...... Anyway, the national seal is also in charge of Zhang Gong. Wait for the father to wake up, and push it all on the father. ”

Zhang Rang was so frightened that he seemed to have a lot more wrinkles on his face, and waved his hand again and again: "The matter of the edict must not be." ”

After that, he glanced at Zhao Chun who was beside him, and raised his hand to wipe the cold sweat on his forehead that was not obvious when Liu Wei looked disappointed.

I have to say that Zhang Rang, Zhao Zhong, Guo Sheng and others were worried that this Shi Hou would not tolerate their practices at first, but they didn't expect to get along for a while before they found out that although this Shi Hou was young, he was so bold that he even dared to think about such a thing.

If this is caught, not to mention that they will be executed, even this Shihou will be deposed - of course, this is what Zhang Rang thinks, Liu Wei doesn't think so, after all, Emperor Ling didn't dare to move until the end in history.

Perhaps afraid that Liu Bian would mess up, Zhang Rang repeatedly admonished, admonished, and even made a guarantee: "Shi Hou must not think about this again, in case Sun Zhang and others learn about it, there will be endless troubles, I can wait for it slowly." ...... There are old ministers, and the position of the prince is none other than Shi Hou. ”

Seeing that Zhang Rang and this group of authoritarian eunuchs did not dare to do this, Liu Wei had no choice but to completely dispel this idea, and honestly endured the discomfort in his heart to win over the relationship with Emperor Ling.

Under Zhang Rang's arrangement, Liu Wei took his results from practicing calligraphy during this period of time to meet Emperor Ling, and pretended to ask the latter for advice.

I have to say that during this period of time, there was Zhang Rang, and Zhang Rang arranged for the palace maids who served Emperor Ling to frequently say good things for Liu Bian, and Emperor Ling's impression of Liu Biao also changed greatly, not to mention that Liu Bian's practice of calligraphy during this period of time was really good, so Emperor Ling rarely praised it, and even wrote a few words for Liu Bian in his own hands.

Zhang Rang hurriedly flattered and gave Liu Bianzhi a look.

Not to mention, although Emperor Ling is a complete faint monarch, his handwriting is indeed good.

However, Liu Wei still dislikes it in his heart: You are the emperor of the Han Dynasty, you don't care about national politics and live a life of prostitution every day, and you can write beautifully and uselessly?

However, in order to get the title of prince, Liu Wei had to endure the unhappiness to flatter, which made the Spirit Emperor Long Yan happy.

Just when the atmosphere was harmonious, Emperor Ling suddenly asked Liu Bian, "I heard that you ordered the cane to kill your palace order before?"

This cold question made Liu Wei slightly shocked in his heart.

He subconsciously glanced at Zhang Rang, but saw that the latter nodded first and then shook his head as a hint, and he didn't know what he meant.

After hesitating, Liu Wei chose to answer truthfully: "Yes, father." ”

"Why?" the Spirit Emperor asked again.

Liu Wei pondered for a moment, and replied calmly: "Because he prevented Erchen from going to Dongguan." ...... Erchen is the prince, he Feng Yu is an internal servant, what qualifications does he have to influence Erchen?"

Emperor Ling, who was writing, raised his head, glanced at Liu Wei as if meaningfully, nodded and did not ask any more questions.

Probably feeling that the atmosphere was a little strange, Liu Wei and Zhang Rang made eye contact, and decided to stop here today and retire with interest.

Before the evening of the same day, Zhang Rang came to the Jiafang Palace, and explained to Liu Wei with a bitter face: "Shi Hou, the old minister has never mentioned Feng Yu to His Majesty, this matter was mentioned by Sun Zhang, he was previously in the name of the Empress Dowager Dong, in front of His Majesty, he told Shi Hou to kill the palace official, he was violent by nature, and he was not suitable for a king, at that time, the old minister clarified for Shi Hou for a long time, and the old minister did not expect that after a long time, His Majesty would ask about it. ”

Liu Wei nodded slightly and accepted Zhang Rang's explanation, after all, judging from the current situation, Zhang Rang really had no reason to betray him - to be precise, betraying the He family.

Seeing this, Zhang Rang breathed a sigh of relief again: "In this way, the old minister will arrange for Shi Hou in two days." ”

Although Liu Wei was reluctant in his heart, he could only rely on Zhang Rang's plan for the time being.