However, at the same time as the large-scale military training, a major event happened in the Beijing Division. This major event changed the fate of many people, of course, including Zhu Yidao.

On the first day of the fourth month of the seventeenth year of Wanli, Shen Shixing suddenly sent a note: "Your Majesty, the ministers have an important matter that must be played, the eldest son of the emperor is already 16 years old this year, and the court and the court agree that he should be canonized as the crown prince, and I hope Your Majesty will make a decision as soon as possible!" "As soon as this performance came out, he was more famous than the minister who scolded Wanli before, and the second brother said what everyone wanted to say, and this time Shen Shixing said what everyone was blocked in their throats. So he got almost everyone, and Soshu flew like snowflakes to the cabinet, and directly built the Great Wall on the cabinet table.

Wanli was not surprised at all, he had already foreseen that this day would come, and all kinds of signs indicated that this person was very likely to be Shen Shixing. This old pedant always points fingers at the affairs of Ouchi, and he just makes his own remarks, and he has to pull everyone to study and study together, no matter how he studies it, in short, it is Wanli's wrong. has been scolded for so many years and so many times, Wanli himself is a little tired, he can scold if he wants to, what is the love, anyway, I should not have heard it!

But Zhu Yidao's idea gave Wanli a glimmer of light in the abyss, it turned out that there was such a simple and feasible way to deal with these literati and couldn't find fault with it! And it has been tried and tested, so this time he naturally plans to use this kind of work.

"I already know about this matter, just because I don't have the son of the queen of the concubine, the eldest and youngest are orderly, and Concubine Zheng has also persuaded me many times, but now the eldest son still needs to exercise a lot, and his health is not very good, so it is better to wait for another two years!"

This is not an ordinary level, the eldest son of the emperor still needs a lot of exercise, otherwise it will be difficult to convince the public, this prince's ability does not need to be too outstanding, but it can't be too embarrassing; The young and the young are orderly, it has been such a rule since ancient times! I don't need you to make small moves below; And the eldest son of the emperor is in poor health, and it seems that he can't handle the heavy responsibility of the prince, so he still has to study and study again!

But this can't fool the old fox Shen Shixing. The old man has been with the mud all his life, and he eats with this thing, although you are the emperor, but when it comes to the mud, it is still too tender! So he didn't defend himself, but wrote another note.

"The eldest son of the emperor is already sixteen years old, and he should have been out of the cabinet a long time ago, please make a decision on this matter as soon as possible."

Wanli is not stupid. According to the rules, the emperor's son is only qualified to read the prince, no matter how noble others are, they are not qualified to read, this is Zhu Yuanzhang's trick in order to prevent future generations from competing with each other for the throne, in his opinion, except for himself, it is impossible for a person who is illiterate to have no hope and no ability to lead the country, only the crown prince is qualified to receive education and learn how to govern the national economy and people's livelihood. So Wanli said perfunctorily that the eldest son of the emperor is talented and intelligent, and he doesn't need to read it so early. Shen Shixing is-for-tat, no matter how talented he is, he still needs to read, or he needs to be taught by a teacher.

So the two of them were playing the sword and had a good fight. For a while, everyone held their breath and watched the two most powerful people in the Ming Dynasty arguing. After all, the young Wanli couldn't hold his breath and was annoyed: "I know everything!" Ge Lao, you go back first! ”

Wanli has always called Shen Shi's behavior teacher. He knew that he couldn't force Wanli anymore, and now it was time to stop. Having said that, it's enough. Wanli is not a mediocre person, he is just more eccentric, and he will make the wisest choice.

But Shen Shixing had just walked out of the main hall, and a chamberlain hurriedly came behind him, bringing Wanli's edict and asking him not to leave first, the emperor had already sent the emperor's eldest son to come, and asked the teacher to see him.

What do you mean? Since you don't want to make the emperor's eldest son the crown prince, why do you let yourself see it again? Shen Shixing couldn't figure it out, could it be that he had persuaded Wanli just now? But he didn't mean it!

At this time, Zhu Yidao also received an edict from Wanli, asking him to bring the third prince Zhu Changxun to the palace. Lao Zhu was also very puzzled, it was so late, what did the emperor mean by suddenly calling his son? Thinking about it, I always felt that something was wrong, so I still accompanied the three princes by myself!

So Shen Shixing saw such a strange scene: Emperor Wanli was sitting in the middle, on both sides were his two sons, the emperor's eldest son Zhu Changluo and the third prince Zhu Changxun, and there was a person standing not far behind the third prince, unable to see his face clearly, it seemed to be a thousand households Zhu Yidao.

But what made him disbelieving was Wanli's expression. Wanli's face did not fluctuate, but revealed a trace of peace, a trace of tranquility.

Wanli pointed to the emperor's eldest son, Zhu Changluo, and said, "This is the emperor's eldest son, who is sixteen years old this year." Zhu Changluo shrank his neck a little timidly, took a step back slightly, and then looked left and right, as if facing the devil.

He pointed to the third prince Zhu Chang and asked: "This is the third prince, he is eleven years old this year, so naughty." Zhu Changxun looked at the white-bearded old man in front of him Shen Shixing with bright eyes, he is the first assistant of the Ming Dynasty? I've never been out of the palace, so I've never seen him, but I'm just patronizing the right place to play, if you ask him which cattle are on the right, he can tell with his eyes closed.

Looking at the obscene and timid eldest prince in front of him, and the third prince who was full of vigor and exuded such a strange aura all over his body, Shen Shixing only felt a little in a trance. The eldest son of the emperor, the eldest son of the emperor, it is difficult for us old ministers to fight for what you deserve, so why don't you fight for it? How can there be a trace of the momentum of the future emperor? On the contrary, the three princes were even more heroic, but when he saw Zhu Yidao following behind the three princes, Shen Shixing's eyes flashed a hint of fierceness: This Zhu Yidao, how can you interfere with the great plan of the royal affairs and the country? ! Act recklessly!

At that moment, Shen Shixing, who was originally a little shaken, made up his mind!

"The eldest son of the emperor is already old, and he should go out of the cabinet to study." He arched his hand to Wanli and said.

"I've already assigned an in-house attendant to teach him, so the teacher doesn't have to worry too much." Wanli's face was still unwavering, as if nothing had happened.

But Shen Shixing can't act as if nothing happened! This is the best opportunity, and if you miss it, you will never have a chance! It's all about success or failure!

"Your Majesty, when you were in the East Palace, you were only eight years old and you were already reading it, and the eldest son of the emperor was reading it at the moment, it was too late!"

Wanli said: "I can read it when I am six years old!" ”

Shen Shixing's back was in a cold sweat. I'm afraid the hardest choice and the best opportunity in this life is just around the corner! You must not give up, even if you are reduced to a common person by Wanli!

A few steps ahead, he walked in front of the emperor's eldest son Zhu Changluo without permission, looked at it for a moment, turned around and bowed to the end: "The emperor's eldest son has an extraordinary appearance, and he will become a great weapon, this is the blessing of the emperor, and it is also the blessing of all the people in the world!" I also hope that Your Majesty can make a big plan as soon as possible, the court is very lucky, and the Ming Dynasty is very lucky! ”

Before he finished speaking, Zhu Changluo took a big step back nervously, as if to prove what Shen Shixing said, his head lowered even harder, and his two hands were tightly clenched in front of his chest, as if someone was going to murder him.

Shen Shixing's heart was full of disappointment at this time. The eldest son of the emperor, the future majesty, the old minister who should fight has already gone out to help you fight, and the rest is up to you! The master led the door to practice in person, and the old minister had already done what he should do, and he died without worry......

Wanli glanced at the eldest son of the emperor, and then turned his head to look at the third prince, Zhu Changxun.

Zhu Changxun suddenly spoke: "You are the first assistant Shen Shixing?" That's great! Lord Shousuke, I have learned how to lead troops and how to lead troops in the right office, but I have not yet learned how to fight; You must have a lot of knowledge? Zhu Qianhu asked me to worship you as a teacher, and he said that only you can be my teacher! ”

Shen Shixing didn't know how he felt for a while. He didn't know if Zhu Yidao had said this to the three princes, but when these words came out of the mouth of the three princes, he felt extremely proud and embarrassed. He tried his best to help the eldest prince inherit the throne, but the performance of the eldest prince made him feel extremely disappointed; He didn't want to help or even dislike the three princes, but he respected him so much, showing the qualities that an emperor should have. Where do we go from here? Shen Shixing's mind was also messed up.

Zhu Changxun looked at the idol in front of him excitedly, and was about to ask further, but was stopped by a light cough behind him, stuck out his tongue mischievously, and obediently stood back in place. Shen Shixing saw the shadowy figure behind him, and suddenly Zhang Juzheng's face appeared in his mind again.

After Wanli ascended the throne that year, Zhang Juzheng behind him was also like now, standing by his side in the shadows, almost usurping the throne to assist Wanli in handling various government affairs, but Wanli did not say anything, until later, he suddenly changed his attitude, which made Zhang Juzheng ruined after his death.

Zhu Yidao, just by you, I also want to follow Master Zhang?!

Shen Shixing took another step forward and knelt on the ground, slamming his head on the ground paved with bluestone slabs: "I hope Your Majesty will make a decision as soon as possible, this is the great plan of the country, don't be sloppy!" ”

Wanli's face finally showed a smile, and no one knew what he was thinking in his heart: "This I naturally know, in fact, Concubine Zheng also advised me to establish the crown prince as soon as possible, so as not to be suspected by outsiders, I don't have a concubine, and it is a matter of time before I canonize the eldest son!" ”

Shen Shixing's heart was put in his stomach at this time. The emperor is the Son of Heaven, and he must not be easily changed, otherwise his prestige will be swept to the ground, and he will no longer have the face to face all officials and tens of millions of people. Pick it up when you see it, and come little by little, this kind of thing must not be rushed. So he didn't say a word anymore and slowly withdrew