No one expected that soon after the court meeting on the Hanyuan Hall began, the atmosphere became a little tense.

The harmonious relationship between the monarch and the minister has been almost a long time since anything happened in the court. However, today, when it comes to the interests of the royal family, some hidden contradictions will inevitably erupt in the end.

In fact, if you talk about it seriously, you can't complain that these old ministers of the clan will collectively stand up and speak. Because they suddenly felt a heavy sense of crisis.

I don't know what the reason is, since Emperor Gaozu, the reproduction of the descendants of the imperial family has not been vigorous. Especially coupled with the slaughter and extermination caused by the rebellion of the princes and kings, the country was gradually exterminated. And later, due to various reasons, many clans and royal families withered and perished. Today, the once huge Liu Huang Han family has shown signs of crisis in terms of inheritance.

Needless to say, the descendants of the two emperors Wen and Jing are very few. And because of the implementation of the Tui En Decree, no royal family has any strong power. In the eyes of the old ministers of the clan, this is actually a double-edged sword. There are both pros and cons. Although the children of the imperial family and the princes are no longer a threat to the Weiyang Palace, once there is something in the world, His Majesty the Emperor in the Weiyang Palace will lack real and strong support.

And this is exactly what the old ministers of the clan have been worried about. It's just that in order to maintain the authority of the emperor, they did not say anything openly on this issue.

But today, they had to stand up and defend King Yan and King Guangling. The bloodline left by Emperor Wu of the first emperor, that is, his five sons, except for today's sons, those two died early and died on the way to power strangulation. If King Yan and King Guangling die because of this, then even if Emperor Liu Ju has a generous and benevolent heart, he will definitely have a reputation for cruelty. After all, no matter what you say, the four brothers died indirectly or directly because of him, and the historical records and later generations commented that it will be difficult to determine the attitude of their generation of monarchs and ministers in dealing with this matter.

And more importantly, deep down in the hearts of these old ministers, they have other worries. When today's son still has no heirs, according to the news circulating in the palace, it is likely that the emperor himself is the cause of his health. This will cause huge hidden dangers and uncertainties to the succession to the throne of the Han Dynasty.

No one wants to see the prosperous and civilized Han Dynasty in the future because of the succession to the throne, there will be turmoil, or even smoke everywhere, and there will be few wars, ruining the good situation in one fell swoop.

And the bloodlines left by King Yan and King Guangling as the first emperor Wu Emperor can be regarded as the last reliance. If nothing can be done, there will really be the kind of situation they feared in the future, then at least these two pure-blooded royal families can choose to inherit the Jiangshan Sheji that continued the Han Dynasty.

Of course, everyone can tacitly take such thoughts, but no one will say it in advance.

More than a dozen clan veterans, led by the current Dazong Zheng, who manages the affairs of the royal family, are also a force to be reckoned with. Their resolute attitude made the atmosphere in the Hanyuan Hall even more solemn.

Emperor Liu Ju was silent, watching their words gradually become intense, he sighed secretly. He knows all the thoughts in these people's hearts. And he believes that these ministers in the court also know it. With none

When Sheng's eyes swept around, he was a little disappointed. Because most of them lowered their heads, they didn't want to come out to speak for the emperor.

Sensing the disappointment on the emperor's face, Sima Xiangru exchanged a look with Dongfang Shuo. Under these circumstances, it is understandable that most of the court ministers chose the cautious attitude of Mingzhe to protect themselves. Because such a fundamental matter involving the royal family is complicated in all aspects, and it cannot be solved casually. If you don't have that ability to help, it's better to keep your mouth shut, so as not to get into trouble.

Others can not speak, but the two of them, as the most important auxiliary ministers, are obliged to express their opinions.

"The Western Continent is thousands of miles away from Chang'an, and the situation is changing rapidly. What the soldiers who went out on the expedition needed most was a situation of stability and unity. Only under this premise can we open up the land, appease the people's hearts, and lay a good foundation for the smooth completion of the western expedition. However, the actions of the two princes are really perverse and chilling. If you don't punish them severely, how can you be worthy of the soldiers who were killed or injured because of this incident? If you don't punish it severely, how can you preach the fairness and justice of the Han Empire and conquer it with prestige! ”

Sima Xiangru stood up, facing more than a dozen pairs of serious eyes, he stood face to face, with a faint light in his eyes. If this were another battlefield, he would fight for the interests of the king and the country, without compromise.

It's just that as soon as he finished speaking, he was immediately attacked. Don't look at these clan veterans are all bad old men who are nearly half a hundred years old, but because they are used to being pampered on weekdays, they have a very stubborn temper, and they see someone publicly come out to refute their words. If you want to get involved in the internal affairs of the royal family, how can you bear this?

For a while, they all aimed at Sima Xiangru. They don't dare to be disrespectful to the emperor, but to others, then they don't have to be polite. Even if it is the identity of the imperial doctor, it is not in their eyes.

Seeing that Sima Xiangru was besieged, Dongfang Shuo also had to stand up to resist the fire for him. It's just that to reason with these old guys, it's hard to get the upper hand. In this situation, others can only watch silently with various emotions, not knowing what to do next.

"Don't fight for now. The fault of the two imperial brothers has been clearly stated in the military intelligence report from Yumen Pass. I....... ”

The Emperor spoke. However, before he finished speaking, he was immediately interrupted by the old ministers of the clan.

"Your Majesty, if you only rely on these relayed news, you will condemn the King of Yan and the King of Guangling. I'm afraid it's hard to convince the public! ”

"The military situation is urgent, as urgent as a spark, and it is the latest news from the Yumen Guan General's Mansion. Is there anything doubtful about this? Hum! ”

These old guys have been messing around for a long time, and even Dongfang Shuo is a little annoyed in his heart. He snorted coldly and turned away, not wanting to pay any more attention to them.

"General Wei...... Isn't it possible to go wrong? Do you dare to guarantee that there are no additions, deletions, or exaggerations in these military newspapers? ”

People who can serve as Dazong Zheng are not ordinary old qualifications. This person who should be called the emperor's ancestor uncle today, his words are sharp and terrifying. The meaning of his words already implied a great distrust of the Wei clan behind the emperor.

Things have developed so far, and it is no longer a simple discussion of King Yan and King Guangling. The spearhead of these old ministers of the clan was faintly pointed at the emperor. The contradictions that have been related to interests for a long time have finally come to the point when they are gradually revealed. Many people are secretly surprised in their hearts, not knowing how today's events will end.

The emperor's heart ached. Within the huge clan, the forces are intricate, and various contradictions have been going on for a long time. It's just that the prestige brought to the emperor by the strong development of the empire, coupled with the fact that Yuan Zhao, who is deeply feared by all forces, is sitting in Chang'an, so that these contradictions are hidden, and no one dares to trigger them easily.

However, today, these people, who had already smelled the abnormal breath, and the forces behind them, finally began to test. This is a dangerous omen, and it is likely that someone will use the factors of King Yan and King Guangling to challenge the authority of His Majesty the Emperor.

Sure enough, tacitly, another veteran of the clan immediately jumped out. His subsequent words seemed to be worried about the king, but in fact they were a "clarion call for battle"!

"As the elders of the clan, the ministers are also the bloodlines passed down by Emperor Gaozu. It is incumbent upon them to supervise the major affairs of the family and the country. Everything he does is selfless, everything is for the sake of the country. This day can be learned! Although His Majesty is in the peak of the Spring and Autumn Period, he has no heirs so far, and every time the ministers think of this, they all have trouble sleeping and eating peacefully at night...... Therefore, the ministers requested, for the royal bloodline, it is advisable to be lenient, and it must not be taken into account, this is a foolproof strategy! The old ministers and others are loyal here, and I hope that Your Majesty can choose the good and follow, be broad-minded, and not lose the legacy ......of the ancestors. ”

In the end, he choked up, wept and fell down in front of the steps. And more than a dozen other people also bowed down and asked for their lives. Suddenly, a scene of Geng Jie's loyalty, an old minister of the society, seemed irrefutable.

Even ministers who no longer have political consciousness have already understood what these old ministers of the clan want to express at this moment. There is no doubt that in a sense, this is a conspiracy, or rather a forced palace.

No one knows whether this was a long-planned plan or an impromptu accident. But when these words came out, he had already pushed His Majesty the Emperor into a corner. Will he hold back? Or is it the Jedi Strikes Back?

All the people in the Hanyuan Hall quickly weighed the pros and cons in their hearts in order to make the most correct choice. Because they all have a premonition that there may soon be a choice that will affect the fate of many people. No one can escape, and those who choose the right one will definitely be with the prosperous Han Dynasty. If you choose the wrong one, you will die, and everything will return to dust.

In the face of provocation, Emperor Liu Ju slowly stood up. From the beginning he did not want to compromise. Today, he will fight for the persistence in his heart and the glory of the emperor.

"Okay. Case...... I will not disappoint you. I will decide two things at today's Hanyuan Palace. ”

His pale countenance had the pride of an emperor, and his gaze made people dare not look directly. Looking calmly to the side, he paused for a moment and continued.

"And before that, I need a truly brave man...... Who's up to the task? ”