Liu Xiu thought about it carefully, slowly lowered his head, and said, "Zitong, I think the prince can worship Ziyan as a teacher." ”

Wu Han is not a rough man, let alone a simple martial artist, if so, Liu Xiu will not be able to let Wu Han be a big Sima.

Wu Han can be called both wise and brave, both civil and military.

He is proficient in military writing and war strategy, and is also proficient in Confucianism, and has also made great achievements in poetry and songs.

Of course, in terms of literary talent and talent, Wu Han is indeed inferior to Fu Zhan, Song Hong, and Deng Yu, but Wu Han has the manly spirit that Liu Xiu admires the most.

He can lead three armies, charge into battle, and conquer cities; He can also sit in the three armies, strategize, and win a thousand miles.

The crown prince is his heir, and he will inherit the throne of the Han Dynasty in the future, he must not only have talent and learning, know how to govern the country, but also be proficient in soldiers and horses, and have the courage and talent to drive the rebellion that may occur at any time in the locality.

Therefore, in Liu Xiu's mind, Wu Han is the best candidate for the crown prince and the prince, and as for Fu Zhan and Song Hong, they are the candidates who are second to consider.

Guo Shengtong was most concerned about Liu Qiang's safety, and she said: "Your Majesty, the concubine thinks that Da Sikong is the most suitable candidate. ”

In her mind, Song Hong's ability and political integrity are better than Fu Zhan's.

Song Hong's 'wife of the dregs does not go to the court' has long been widely spread among the people, and the people have a good reputation for Song Hong's virtue, and it is also beneficial for Liu Qiang to worship Song Hong as a teacher.

Liu Xiuxiao asked, "Doesn't Zitong think about Ziyan?" ”

Guo Shengtong took Liu Xiu's hand and said: "Da Sima has to go out to fight from time to time, and the time to stay in the capital is not much, and the time to teach Qiang'er is even shorter, and it is difficult for Da Sima to divide so much energy!" ”

Liu Xiu nodded thoughtfully, this is a problem.

Guo Shengtong continued: "The concubine is also worried that if Qiang'er worships Da Sima as a teacher, he may often go out to fight with Da Sima in the future, and the concubine ...... I'm really worried! ”

Liu Xiu smiled and said: "If Qiang'er can really follow Ziyan's side and learn from Ziyan the ability to fight on the battlefield, it will be Qiang'er's blessing!" ”

Guo Shengtong said with a sad face: "Such a blessing, don't do it!" Your Majesty, let Qiang'er worship Da Sikong as a teacher, there is no one more suitable than Da Sikong! ”

Seeing her insistence again and again, Liu Xiu thought about it again and again, and finally nodded and said, "Just according to Zitong's opinion!" ”

Guo Shengtong was overjoyed when he heard this, hugged Liu Xiu's arm, and said with a smile: "Thank you, concubine, Your Majesty!" ”

Liu Xiu couldn't help laughing.

Liu Qiang is not only Guo Shengtong's child, but also Liu Xiu's child, Liu Xiu's eldest son, and the successor of the future Han, does Liu Xiu not want Liu Qiang to be good?

He really thinks that Wu Han is more suitable to be the prince and concubine, and having such a teacher as Wu Han will also be of great benefit to Liu Qiang's growth.

However, Guo Shengtong recognized Song Hong.

Song Hong is not the most ideal candidate for the crown prince in Liu Xiu's mind, but after thinking about it, Song Hong is indeed outstanding in terms of talent, conduct, and prestige, and serving as the crown prince and concubine, which is more than enough.

Liu Xiu was unwilling to dispute with Guo Shengtong on this matter, so he reluctantly agreed to her request.

Guo Shengtong was very happy, and the whole person became much more excited.

Seeing her so happy, Liu Xiu was also relieved, Song Hong will be Song Hong, if Qiang'er can learn from Song Hong seriously, he will not be bad in the future, at least he can become a generation of Wende Jun, which is also the blessing of the people in the world.

The next day, when they first arrived in Yin, that is, at three o'clock in the morning, Liu Xiu and Guo Shengtong were sleeping soundly when there was a sudden knock on the door outside.

Liu Xiu and Guo Shengtong woke up together, the latter frowned and looked out the window, it was dark, and the sky was not yet dawn.

She asked in a hoarse voice, "Your Majesty, what happened?" ”

Liu Xiu patted Guo Shengtong's fragrant shoulder and said, "Zitong continue to sleep, I'll go out and have a look." ”

As he spoke, he sat up from the bed, picked up a medium coat, put it on his body, and walked out of the inner room.

When he arrived at the hall outside, Liu Xiu said, "Come in!" ”

As the door opened, Zhang Kun hurriedly walked into the main hall, knelt on his knees, and said, "Your Majesty! ”

Liu Xiu looked at Zhang Kun and saw that his face was anxious, and he asked, "What's wrong?" ”

"Your Majesty, eight hundred miles of emergency military situation!"

Liu Xiu's heart was shocked and asked, "Where is the military information coming back?" ”

"Daigun!"

"Where is the messenger now?"

"Back to Your Majesty, the captain who reported the news is waiting at the end door."

"Take him to the Zhongde Hall to meet me!"

The Zhongde Hall is located in the very center of the Imperial Palace, and it is not far from the Changqiu Palace.

When Zhang Kun heard this, he hurriedly agreed and quickly exited the hall.

Liu Xiu frowned, turned around and returned to the inner room.

At this time, Guo Shengtong had already sat up from the bed, she looked at Liu Xiu with concern, and asked, "Your Majesty, what's wrong?" ”

Liu Xiu smiled at Guo Shengtong and said, "There is something wrong with Daijun, I will deal with it now." ”

As he spoke, he picked up his tiara and quickly put it on his body.

Guo Shengtong got out of bed, helped Liu Xiu get dressed, and asked in a low voice, "Is something big happening to Daijun?" ”

If it weren't for the 100,000 urgent events, it would be impossible to disturb the rest of the Son of Heaven at this hour.

Liu Xiu shook his head and said, "I don't know what the specific situation is. ”

As he spoke, he bent down and pecked Guo Shengtong's pink cheek, and said in a brisk tone: "Zitong don't worry, everything has me." ”

That being said, how can Guo Shengtong feel at ease?

All dressed neatly, Liu Xiu picked up the Chixiao Sword and hung it on his waist, and then he said softly: "It's still early, Zitong will continue to sleep for a while!" ”

"Hmm!"

Guo Shengtong nodded and looked at Liu Xiu with blank eyes.

Liu Xiu didn't stop any longer, and walked out quickly.

As soon as he walked with his front foot, Chen Zhi walked in from outside.

Seeing that Guo Shengtong was only wearing a small coat, he hurriedly bowed down and asked in a low voice, "Empress, why did Your Majesty leave in a hurry?"

Is something wrong? ”

Guo Shengtong picked up a piece of tulle from under the hanger, put it on, and said with a solemn face: "I heard Zhang Kun say that it was the Daijun who had an accident and sent back the emergency military information for eight hundred miles, and I don't know what happened to the Daijun, which is really worrying." ”

"Daigun?"

It turned out to be a matter over there in Youzhou! Chen Zhi breathed a sigh of relief and said with a smile: "Don't worry, the queen is far away from Luoyang!" ”

"Tsk!"

Guo Shengtong snorted dissatisfiedly, what is this called, no matter how far away Daijun is from Luoyang, it is also the territory of the Han Dynasty, if something happens, can it not make people worry?

She said, "I'm going to bathe." ”

Chen Zhi hurriedly agreed, called in a big palace maid, and asked her to arrange someone to fill the bath with warm water.

Guo Shengtong lay down on his side on the bed, looked at Chen Zhi, and asked, "On the day you were in the court prison, you didn't suffer any grievances, right?" ”

Chen Zhi stepped forward, knelt down on the edge of the bed, pinched Guo Shengtong's calf, and said: "The people in the court prison dare to wronged others, but they dare not wronged the slaves. ”

He is the Great Changqiu, an official who assists the queen in charge of the harem, and the top boss of the court order.

He entered the Yeting Prison, even if he entered as a prisoner, he was like an uncle in the Yeting Prison, and was respectfully served by the people.

Guo Shengtong narrowed his eyes comfortably and said, "It's good that you haven't been wronged!" This time, you are also to blame, so carelessly, you actually introduced the assassin into the palace and almost injured Your Majesty. ”

When Chen Zhi heard this, his mouth flattened, he raised his hand to give himself a mouthful, and said angrily: "It's all to blame on the slave!" I thought it was an old acquaintance, so I took it lightly. ”

"Okay, you don't have to blame yourself too much, this incident has passed, and Your Majesty will no longer pursue it."

"Thanks to the queen's size of slaves and maids, she felt sorry for the slaves and maids, and interceded for the slaves and maids in front of His Majesty."

Chen Zhi said with red eyes.

"If only you knew it in your heart."

Guo Shengtong said on the ground.

In fact, she didn't intercede for Chen Zhi at all, to be more precise, before she had time to intercede for Chen Zhi, Liu Xiu had already agreed to release her.

She suddenly thought of something, sat up from the bed, and said with a smile: "I chose a prince and a prince for Qiang'er." ”

Chen Zhi was taken aback and hurriedly asked, "Who did the queen choose?" ”

"Da Sikong, Song Hong."

When Chen Zhi heard this, he couldn't help but gasp, and hurriedly asked, "Your Majesty agreed?" ”

Before Guo Shengtong could speak, the palace maid walked in and whispered, "Empress, the water is ready." ”

"Hmm!"

Guo Shengtong answered, stood up, Chen Zhi hurriedly took the shoes and helped Guo Shengtong put them on.

At the back of the main hall, there is a large bath, and a large green gauze tent hangs next to the bath.

Guo Shengtong walked into the green gauze tent, and Chen Zhi stayed outside.

He looked at the palace maids around him, waved his hand outward, and the palace maids blessed themselves one after another, and then exited the main hall.

After the palace maids left, Chen Zhi bowed and asked, "Empress, can Your Majesty promise to let Song Sikong be the crown prince?" ”

Guo Shengtong took off her gauze clothes, took off her small clothes, and walked into the pool naked, soaking in the warm pool, she first sighed comfortably, and then said slowly: "Your Majesty originally wanted Da Sima to be the crown prince. ”

When Chen Zhi heard this, his eyes suddenly lit up, and he was so excited that he almost slapped his face.

Da Sima is good for the crown prince! There is no better person to choose from! However, Guo Shengtong's next words made his excitement fall to the bottom all of a sudden.

"I didn't agree, I thought that Song Sikong was the most suitable candidate, and His Majesty finally agreed."

Chen Zhi's head buzzed outside the green gauze tent, and he almost fell to the ground.

He grinned and said, "Empress...... The queen is confused! ”

"What?"

Guo Shengtong, who was comfortably bathing, glared fiercely.

Chen Zhi gave himself a mouthful, and hurriedly said: "Empress, how can Song Sikong be compared to Duke Wu?" ”

Wu Hanna is His Majesty's favorite minister, and in His Majesty's mind, Wu Han's weight can be on par with Deng Yu.

His Majesty proposed to make Wu Han the crown prince, which is obviously to focus on cultivating the prince, and His Majesty has high hopes for the prince.

Guo Shengtong said quietly: "Da Sima's prestige and status, no one can match it, but Da Sima has to fight often, where is the time to teach Qiang'er?"

Besides, I'm worried that when Qiang'er is a little older, Da Sima will take Qiang'er to the battlefield together, and I can rest assured. ”

Chen Zhi sighed secretly and said meaningfully: "Whether Duke Wu can take the prince to the battlefield or not depends on His Majesty's intentions, even if he really brings the prince to the battlefield, the prince will not make any mistakes." ”

That's Wu Han and Wu Ziyan, the battle must be won, the attack must be overcome, one person can defeat a country, the famous Han God of War, the prince followed Wu Han to go on the expedition, what danger can there be?

Chen Zhi continued: "Taking a step back, even if the queen doesn't like Da Sima, even if she chooses General Jia Fujia, General Geng Yi Geng, or even Jinwu Zhufu, she can't choose Song Sikong!" ”

Guo Shengtong looked puzzled, turned his head to look at the green gauze tent, and asked, "Why is this?" ”

She thinks Song Hong is good! To be able to learn and learn, to be virtuous and virtuous, to have a high official position, a dignified big sikong, ranked among the three dukes.

How do you say that?

Chen Zhi was so anxious that he scratched his head, was silent for a long time, and said: "Da Sima, General Jia, General Geng, and Zhi Jinwu, they are all the founding heroes who followed His Majesty to fight the world.

And what does Song Sikong have?

Except for a big official position, there is nothing else, he has no relationship with His Majesty, and he has no foundation in the court. ”

If the Han dynasty is compared to a large group, then Wu Han, Jia Fu, Geng Yi, and Zhu Fu all belong to the veterans who founded the group with Liu Xiu, the chairman, and are the original shareholders.

And what about Song Hong, that is the senior executive hired by the group, to put it bluntly, he is just a senior worker, compared with the veterans, can it be the same?

No matter how high his position is, people say that they don't need you anymore.

The elders made mistakes, no matter how angry and angry Liu Xiu was, he had to take into account his feelings and would not be able to punish him severely, but Song Hong and these people were different, as long as they made a mistake and provoked the anger of the Son of Heaven, they might be kicked out of the court and never hired.

Chen Zhi clearly understood this, so he thought that even if he chose Jia Fu and Geng Yi, Gai Yan and Feng Yi, even if he chose Zhu Fu, who was one level lower, it would be far better than Song Hong.