The crown prince Liu Ju did not think that after the news of Yuanzhao's accident spread, someone would cause trouble. But he never imagined that he would be required to make a decision so quickly. These people did not have even a few days to endure, and immediately there was a big trouble in front of him.

More than a dozen court officials led by Shang Shuling and Liu Quyak, Marquis of Zhongshan, suddenly made a difficult attack at the routine court and political meeting the next day, and the violent confrontation caused by this put the crown prince in the most difficult choice situation since the prison state was in power.

The atmosphere at the beginning of the court meeting was a little abnormal, it was originally just some daily local affairs, each with its own division to report to the prince, and then after routine consent, they could go to their own implementation. However, many people had already learned the shocking news in advance, as if they had a premonition of what would happen today, and did not rush to leave, but watched each other.

Sure enough, then Shang Shu made Liu Quyak cough and stood up first. He glanced at the courtiers in the palace, and then bowed to the prince who was seated on the side. When he raised his head, he said loudly.

"His Royal Highness the Prince, the old minister has a few important things to talk about here, please wait for a while."

Countless eyes looked over. Dongfang Shuo, who was sitting on the left, and Sima Xiangru glanced at each other, both in an extremely heavy mood. Although they are very skeptical about the authenticity of that news, it is indeed very disturbing in the current situation.

The crown prince Liu Ju was a little sluggish. He had been suffering from insomnia for two days, and he was often awakened from his sleep. The guilt and remorse in his heart weighed like a big rock, making him breathless. In fact, what he wants most now is to hide in the depths of Bowangyuan, see no one, and no longer care about these cumbersome government affairs, and spend a good time alone, maybe he can calm the pain in his chest. However, since it is this Liu Quyak, who still wants to call the emperor's uncle, comes out to do something, he must listen to it.

"The Marquis of Zhongshan doesn't have to be polite, just say something directly."

"Your Highness, you must have received the news that His Majesty personally sent an envoy back, right? Yuan Zhao is dead, but there is no need to hide it anymore. What Lao Chen wants to say today is ....... ”

"Shut up! Who said Brother Yuan...... Who said he died! ”

The prince didn't know what was wrong with him, and suddenly heard Liu Quyak say this sentence directly in front of everyone in the hall, an indescribable anger erupted from his chest, he jumped up from his seat, his face was pale, and he broke off with a loud voice, and even his fingers trembled a little.

He is so out of shape, completely different from the polite image of the past. Not only did Liu Quyak be taken aback, but even many of the courtiers under the order were a little ignorant. So much so that when I heard the amazing news from Liu Quyak just now, I was stunned for a moment before I suddenly came back to my senses.

I heard that it was one thing, but I said it in front of everyone in this Hanyuan Palace, and I listened to the meaning of this Shangshuling's words, this was actually passed back by His Majesty the Emperor's envoys! Doesn't this mean that the things that have been rumored in Chang'an are true!

In silence, Dongfang Shuo saw tears in the prince's eyes. One of his hearts is also gradually sinking. Then I heard Liu Quyak's sneer.

"Your Highness, why do you need to do this! Although the old minister is too old to be used, he is also the secretary of the court and the minister who was left behind appointed by His Majesty. How could His Royal Highness reprimand him on the spot in this Hanyuan Hall because of his personal feelings? If what the minister said is wrong, he is willing to accept the punishment...... His Royal Highness the Prince, please condemn your sin! ”

After Liu Quyak finished speaking, he straightened his neck and looked straight ahead, old and spicy, with an unruly look. His move is really powerful. The prince took a deep breath, mixed with shame and anger, and felt the heat on his face, as if he had been slapped in front of all the courtiers. I didn't know how to answer for a while.

"What does Shang Shuling mean by this? Do you want to commit the following offenses, and when the palace persecutes His Royal Highness the Prince? Hum! Jun is a king, a minister is a minister, although you are old, but please pay attention to your identity. ”

The Imperial Doctor Dongfang Shuo stood tall and-for-tat. At such a critical moment, as the leader of the princelings after Yuan Zhao left, he suppressed his sadness and stood up without hesitation.

"You should pay attention to your identity, right? Dongfang Shuo, don't think that if you become a doctor of imperial history, your tail will be cocked. In any case, the Marquis of Zhongshan is the imperial uncle of His Royal Highness the Crown Prince, and when His Majesty is leaving, he is entrusted with the assistance of the state government. He and the prince replied, how could you wait for you to interject indiscriminately! ”

There is no need for Liu Quyak to fight by himself, Dazong Zheng Liu Buzhi has already jumped out. This old guy is a little older than Liu Quyak, but his legs and feet are extremely flexible, energetic, and the most aggressive. In the past, when Yuan Zhao was here, he didn't dare to do anything, but now that the guy he feared the most is dead, he has to deal a good blow to his power in order to vent the hatred in his heart for many years.

A sarcastic smile crossed the corner of Dongfang Shuo's mouth. With his ingenuity, of course, he knew that today's things must be difficult to do well. Liu Quyak and Liu Buzhi are both old ministers of the clan, and the two of them took the lead in making trouble, which is not trivial. What kind of rhetoric will happen next, you can imagine. But even though he knew this, Dongfang Shuo still stepped forward and would never take half a step back. Whether it is to fulfill the intention of Yuan Zhao before leaving, or to repay the prince's kindness, he must stand in front of the prince, block the open guns and arrows for him, and never retreat.

"On the Hanyuan Palace, in front of His Royal Highness the Prince, it is a place to discuss the country's major policies, and it is useless to talk about these verbal disputes. Since the two are old ministers of the clan, they should set a good example for all the courtiers, so why bother chattering here like the gangsters! ”

Dongfang Shuo faced the angry eyes of the two people, and he was not afraid to argue with reason. Subsequently, at Liu Quyak's signal, the courtiers who had formed a party with him also stood up and loudly accused Dongfang Shuo of being rude. and then vaguely pointed the finger at the prince's gaffe just now.

Seeing this situation, Taizhong Doctor Sima Xiangru, Si Lixiao Lieutenant Zhongjun, Zhong Doctor Yan An, and many new young courtiers also stood up to debate with each other. For a while, the camps of the two sides were tense, you came and went, and Hanyuan Hall became a vegetable market.

The crown prince Liu Ju looked at the chaotic scene under the stairs with an anxious expression. At this moment, he really wanted to walk away and no longer care about all this mess. Reason, however, told him not to do so. He is the prince of the Han Dynasty and the prince of the country. It is also the future king expected by Yuan Zhao, who has a friend of life and death. Even for the hard work he had put in, he must not be disappointed.

"That's it! Don't even make any noise...... Zhongshan Hou, what you wanted to say at the beginning, you can continue to say it now. ”

The prince's voice was so loud that everyone could hear his impatience. The palace was quiet again. Liu Quyak looked coldly at Dongfang Shuo and the others who were sitting back in their seats, and his determination to achieve certain goals became even more firm.

"Your Highness, what the old minister wants to say is that the tax reform and several other military and political reform measures that have been carried out since the beginning of the late spring should be stopped immediately!"

As soon as the words came out, the whole hall was shocked. Dongfang Shuo's hearts were shocked, and they looked up at the crown prince, knowing that Liu Quyak and these people wanted to openly challenge his prestige today.

"The tax reform and other measures were painstakingly formulated by Prime Minister Yuanzhao. And it was only after obtaining the consent of his father that it began to be implemented on a pilot basis, and it is needless to say that it is beneficial to the country and the people. No matter what the Marquis of Zhongshan meant by this, these things are not for me to decide, and they are not something we can discuss casually here. ”

Prince Liu Ju's palm gripped the back of the chair tightly, and his palm was almost pierced by the dragon pattern carved on it. He used the greatest perseverance to suppress the anger in his heart, and tried his best to reject Liu Quyak's proposal in a calm tone. However, the other party came prepared, how could he easily retreat!

"His Royal Highness the Crown Prince's words are wrong! Whether the things formulated by Yuan Zhao are beneficial to the country and the people or not, it is impossible to judge at all now, how can it be said to benefit the country and the people? As far as Lao Chen knows, in some places, the people are boiling with resentment, but there are some businessmen who are restless. What's more, he is now ...... Hehe! Prince, His Majesty only agreed to implement it temporarily to see how it works, since it is harmful and unprofitable, why not abolish it? Your Majesty is far away on the coast of the East China Sea to enshrine Mount Tai, and all things are complicated, and perhaps he has not taken these into account. If His Royal Highness the Crown Prince can share the worries of the monarch in advance, why not? ”

A high-sounding truth came out of Liu Quyak's mouth, and he spoke righteously and righteously, looking like he was loyal to the monarch and worried about the people.

"Lord Shang Shuling's words are not right! The tax reform formulated by the Yuan Hou is undoubtedly beneficial to the country and the people. I don't know where you heard about the resentment of the people, but if there were, it was inspired by a very small number of wealthy nobles whose interests were compromised. If it is implemented according to the strategy of the Yuan Hou, after three or five years, the country will become stronger and the people will become richer...... His Royal Highness the Crown Prince, this matter is absolutely non-negotiable! ”

Shaofu Ling Sang Hongyang, who had been in charge of this matter by Yuan Zhao's order, couldn't help it, he stood up and protested loudly. No one knows better than those of them who have done practical things what it will mean for the whole country after all the long-term goals that Yuan Zhao said have been achieved. If someone wants to make a living out of this, even if he fights with enthusiasm, he will never agree!

"Bold! What kind of thing are you? Dare to be rude to Shang Shuling. What benefits did Yuan Zhao give you? Now that he's finished, he still has to defend him! It's really stubborn....... ”

Dazong Zhengliu didn't know that his face was hideous, he tore off his mask, and no longer concealed his hatred for Yuan Zhao in his heart. But Liu Quyak glanced at him and signaled him to stop in moderation and not fall back into meaningless quarrels. Because, next he has more important things to say.

"Your Royal Highness the Crown Prince, if these things make you feel embarrassed, then it is not too late to wait until Your Majesty has made it clear what you have ordered. But before that, it was time to take charge of all the industries in the hands of Yuan Zhao that were related to the national economy and people's livelihood, and it was time to return them to the imperial court! ”

Words are like knives, sharp blades seal throats, this is his real purpose!