Dou Ying's expression was suffocated, and he responded: "This dynasty has been established since Gaozu, and there is no precedent for easy storage, Your Majesty insists on deposing the prince, but I am afraid that it will attract criticism from the government and the opposition." ”

"Oh?" Liu Qi was expressionless, and asked in a deep voice, "What are you criticizing?" ”

"Talking about Your Majesty's love for husband and wife, father and son is too thin!" Dou Ying replied unceremoniously.

"Dou Ying......" Liu Qi's face was embarrassed.

"Loyal to the ear, please think twice before acting." Dou Ying arched his hand and said.

"I've figured it out." Liu Qi waved his hand and said with a wry smile: "It's good for the country, I don't care about fame." Saying that, he patted the couch and said in a deep voice: "Knowing the son is more than the father." The crown prince is incompetent and has a cowardly personality, which makes him unfit for this position. As a father, I can't help but feel heartache! ”

In the end, Liu Qi's eyes were red, and he looked quite emotional.

Zhou Yafu and the crown prince Liu Rong do not have a deep relationship, and the reason why they advise is just to fulfill the responsibility of the prime minister. Now when I see the emperor like this, I know that things are irreparable. He began to worry about another thing.

"Your Majesty, the minister thought of something." Zhou Yafu said faintly: "It involves His Majesty's relatives. As the saying goes, you can't get close. For the sake of the Great Han, the minister had to speak out. ”

"Prime Minister, but it doesn't hurt to say it." Liu Qi looked at Zhou Yafu and nodded.

"Your Majesty just said that according to the Zhou etiquette, the heir is not the longest." Zhou Yafu's expression was solemn, and he said slowly: "Your Majesty, don't forget, you also have a brother-in-law." ”

The word brother-in-law, Zhou Yafu deliberately accentuated his tone.

Liu Qi's face changed, and he sighed and said, "I have taken into account what you said. ”

King Liang stayed in the capital and did not return to the fiefdom, and his intention was clearly revealed. If Your Majesty deposes the crown prince, you must guard against King Liang. Zhou Yafu added.

"Others are in the capital, but I am relieved." Liu Qi said firmly.

Personnel and defense in the capital, Liu Qi is confident. If you can't even control this, won't the emperor do it in vain!

"The root of King Liang's problem is still on the Queen Mother." Dou Ying interjected.

"I know it all." Liu Qiwei frowned, his tone was tired, and said, "It's here today." Stand down, all of you. ”

"Your Majesty, the minister is still the same sentence, and the minister does not agree to abolish the prince." Dou Ying ignored the emperor's send-off order and said loudly.

"I also said that the prince must be abolished." Liu Qi's face was expressionless.

"......" Dou Ying hesitated for a moment, gritted his teeth and said: "Your Majesty has made up your mind, and the minister won't say anything." The minister is willing to resign from the position of the prince and the prince, with the friendship of teachers and students, in order to show His Majesty's wisdom. ”

Dou Ying's words surprised Zhou Yafu beside him.

Liu Qi pondered for a while before he said, "Okay! As you asked, remove the post of Taifu. After a pause, he said slowly: "Wang Sun, you are also tired, so let's rest." ”

"Minister, thank you, Your Majesty!" Dou Ying kowtows.

Zhou Yafu arched his hand and said: "Your Majesty has made up your mind, and the minister has no objections." I only hope that Your Majesty will choose a good place and place the prince well. ”

Liu Qi nodded in agreement.

Out of the Xuanshu Palace, Zhou Yafu said to Dou Ying: "Why are you so troubled? ”

"If something so big happens, how can I, the crown prince, continue to be the prince." Dou Ying said bitterly: "I resign from my position, I am worthy of the prince and my own conscience." ”

"You're a good person, you're just too stubborn!" Zhou Yafu shook his head and said.

"Aren't you the same?" Dou Ying sneered at each other.

"Hahaha!" Zhou Yafu couldn't help laughing, patted Dou Ying's shoulder affectionately, and said, "Don't play tricks." You are now unofficial and light, and when you come to the house tonight, brother, I will invite you to drink. ”

"Good! I'm looking for someone to drink! "Dou Ying should be happy to accept the road.

"Please!"

"Please!"

The two walked side by side to the palace gate and got into Zhou Yafu's car.

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Three days later, Liu Qi issued an edict to abolish Liu Rong as the crown prince.

Because Li Ji's third son, Liu Rong's half-brother Liu Yanyu, the king of Linjiang, died of illness and had no children. Liu Qi renamed Liu Rong as the king of Linjiang and ordered Liu Rong to leave immediately and go to the fiefdom.