Xue Xiang's words gave Empress Xiang a glimmer of hope, but it was immediately broken by Zhang Dan.

""Spring and Autumn" is loaded, and Xu Shizi stopped killing his king to buy it."

Knowing the affairs of the Privy Council, he said coldly. Whether it is murder or manslaughter, in Confucius, it is a word of murder.

"That's ......"

Empress Xiang was silent. Even if she is the Empress Taishang who has not read many books, she knows how heavy the word "Dao Killing" is. The saint's article is difficult to change a word, since it is said that manslaughter is also the murder of kings and relatives, it is an unforgivable felony.

The Zaifu were also silent. A few months ago, the Son of Heaven, who had only come to power in their arms, made such a big mistake, and it also put them in a dilemma.

The crime of killing his father has been counted among the Chinese kings in the past, and Emperor Yang of Sui is relatively famous.

There are still some that are not famous. Liu Shao of the Southern Song Dynasty of the Northern and Southern Dynasties, Tuoba of the Northern Wei Dynasty, Zhu Youqi of the Liang Dynasty of the Five Dynasties, and some foreign countries and Fanbangs.

However, Emperor Yang of Sui sat for a few more years, and the others did not live for a year and a half afterwards.

The sin of killing one's father is not tolerated by heaven and earth. The crime of killing kings is also intolerable to heaven and earth.

Committing two heinous crimes at the same time, where is there any place to stay?

Although Zhao Xu was unintentional, with the sage's iron pen in front of him, it was difficult for any reason or excuse to help him get rid of it.

It's just that Zhao Xu is only six years old and doesn't understand anything. He ordered the palace people to seal the tabernacle, which was purely a child's heart, and it was extremely difficult to justify it if he really blamed him.

This is different from Xu Zhi, who is already an adult. Xu Zhijin killed his father with medicine, and some people will suspect that there is any disadvantage in it, and where can a six-year-old child have such complicated thoughts. Even if you are suspicious, you will also suspect Queen Xiang.

Each of them is a mess in their minds, if this is a case that happened to ordinary people, it is not so easy to dissect and understand, let alone what happened to the Son of Heaven?

The Spring and Autumn Prison Sentence said that the gentleman had the original heart and should not be punished for his crimes, but it does not mean that he is without fault. Whether a person who kills his relatives is qualified to inherit the family business again, who can judge it convincingly?

Now put this matter on Zhao Xu, which is the question of whether he, the emperor, can continue to do it.

Even Empress Xiang knows very well how bad the current situation is, "Everyone, what should I do now?" ”

With a sigh, Han Gang came out of work, took off his official hat, and bowed to the ground: "The Son of Heaven has had." The minister is the emperor's teacher, and he has no way to teach, so it is hard to escape the blame. ”

Since confirming the cause of Zhao Ji's death, Wang Anshi's mind has always been groggy, but the emperor, who had the grace of knowing him, died at the hands of his students.

The elderly are most afraid of joy and sorrow, today's matter, put on other Zaifu, will only make them think about the gains and losses, only Wang Anshi's heart is painful, and his reaction has become sluggish. It wasn't until I saw my son-in-law come out to plead guilty that I came to my senses a little. The same is uncrowned and prostrate: "The minister is also guilty." ”

"Xuanhui! Messire! Xiang said to the queen urgently, "What are you doing here?!" ”

What else can be done? Han Jiang thought.

When Shang Ying changed the law and the prince broke the law, Shang Ying did not trouble the prince, but disposed of the prince's two teachers, one tattooed his face, and the other chopped off his feet.

Han Gang and Wang Anshi have been his teachers since Zhao Xu was still the crown prince, and now that the little emperor has committed the crime of killing his father, how can they

Do not get involved?

Even if this was an accident caused by filial piety, the two of them, including Cheng Hao, who was not present, at least had to resign to their posts to survive.

However, Han Jiang, as the prime minister, can't look at it dryly, "Jiefu, Yukun, the first priority now is how to say this matter to the subjects of the world, not the time to excuse yourself and resign." ”

Han Gang immediately got up and helped Wang Anshi again.

Asking for guilt is a necessary statement, and since it has been stated, there is no need to kneel anymore.

After tidying up his clothes, Han Gang said to the queen: "Your Highness." It is impossible to keep this matter a secret. ”

"There's no other way?"

If it was just Zhao Ji who died of illness, no one would think that there was a problem. After a stroke, and the sequelae are extremely serious, it can be considered a miracle to be able to delay for such a long time.

However, three people, including an imperial doctor, died at the same time as Zhao Ji, which cannot but make people reminisce.

What is the reason why the Emperor Taishang will die together with the imperial doctor and the palace people?

Would anyone think this is a normal death? Or an unfortunate accident?

It's impossible, and the outside world's speculation will only go in the direction of murder. Even some people with a heart will deliberately reverse things in that direction.

Cai Qu sighed: "Your Highness." Three lives are there, and they can't stop the mouth of the world. ”

The truth can be covered up, but three lives cannot. Although the imperial power is heavy, the control is like a sieve, and the stronger the news is blocked, the more it will spread all over the city.

And none of the governors on the list will be willing to cover up the facts for Zhao Xu.

What's in it for them?

In addition to setting himself on fire and making the world suspect that he was also involved in the crime of killing the king, Zhao Xu will try his best to kill people when he becomes an adult.

Which one of them on the list is either familiar with history books, or Guo Kui, who has not said a word after entering the door, has also turned over and over again the Spring and Autumn Period and the histories.

After reading too many history books, who will believe in the emperor's character? Even if the monarchs and ministers are like Li Shimin and Wei Zheng, they still end up regretting their marriage and destroying the monument?

Helping the little emperor hide the truth about the death of the Emperor Taishang, what he will get in the end will never be gratitude and three generations of wealth, but a full house of beheading.

Cai did lament in his heart, this time, the credit for making the policy and supporting it was completely nullified, what was the original hard work for? It's really not as worry-free as Wang Qi who left the court directly.

His gaze swept over the same column, how many of them would go to the soup for the little emperor who had just ascended the throne?

Grace has not been given, faith has not been established, authority is still unknown, and there is no expectation of future gains, who else will be loyal to him now?

I'm afraid that as long as I figure it out, even Queen Xiang is not willing to hide this accident in an unexplained way. Otherwise, the outside world will suspect her, and Zhao Xu will definitely try to push the blame on her in the future, and then in the name of revenge of the first emperor, he will fall into the abyss of the queen and the Xiang family, and there will be no proof of death.

But once it is made public, it will be difficult for Zhao Xu to sit on the throne of the Son of Heaven again. No matter how young he is, he has to be responsible for what he does.

For another emperor, this is easy to say, but where can things be done so easily. Abolish the Son of Heaven,

Cai was indeed hesitant and unable to make a decision.

Not only him, but also Wang Anshi and Han Jiang, did not dare or want to say the words about the abolition.

Only a minister with a courageous and courageous character can take the lead in making decisions.

Zhang Dian and Han Gang were in everyone's attention for a while.

Zhang Dian took the lead in standing up, "Your Highness, in the opinion of the ministers, this matter must be disclosed to the hundred officials. The head of the next colleague is the master, the official rank is respectful and humble, and it is difficult to discuss state affairs. But it is a matter of the Son of Heaven and the society, but this matter cannot be hidden. ”

No one objected, this truth was too heavy, and no one wanted to press on themselves.

Han Gang and Cai Qu have also stated their positions before, since this matter cannot be hidden, of course it must be made public as soon as possible. At least take the initiative in your own hands, so as not to become passive after the matter is leaked.

It's just that Zhang Dian still didn't talk about the other topics that Zaifu cared about.

"What about the official family?" Asked the Queen.

"......" Zhang Dian opened his mouth, but there was no sound, this decision is not easy to make.

If the emperor is to be abolished and set up separately, it is impossible to support the sons of the two princes, and as long as Zhao Ji's two younger brothers are still alive, it is impossible to let their sons become emperors. In addition, it is impossible to deliberately set up a young lord again. In order to prevent young death, you must be at least in your early tens. In this case, in a few years, you will reach the age of pro-government. Most of them still have to be selected in the Puwang lineage.

But how could the words of the deposed emperor be so easy to say? It is not a good thing to advocate the abolition of the legislature.

However, Zhang Dian was decisive after all, licked his lips regardless of his manners, and was about to speak, but was interrupted by Han Gang.

"Your Highness, this matter is not something that a dozen people can make a decision, and please invite the officials above the servant system in Beijing to discuss it."

Han Gang's proposal seems to be logical, but it is incredible. Suddenly, more than a dozen angry eyes were projected like javelins.

This is tantamount to distributing the authority that the Zaifu have so hard grasped in their hands to all the important ministers above the service system.

Han Gang, is this crazy? Zhang Qi was thinking. Although Han Gang is an envoy of Xuanhui, his status in participating in politics and discussion is by no means inferior to that of a privy envoy and a governor of political affairs.

Cai was so surprised that he couldn't speak, Han Gang still has to protect the little emperor now?

It is up to everyone to decide whether they plan or not. This is a truth that everyone understands.

The more people there are, the harder it is to make extreme choices. Unless someone leads them, they will inevitably end up attacking each other, and the final result of negotiation and compromise will only be to maintain the status quo.

Zhang Dian also looked angry and glared at Han Gang.

Although it is said that as long as the matter is public, there is no point in extinguishing it.

But who would dare to let the emperor who was guilty of killing his father stay in the position of the Son of Heaven? Aren't you afraid that he will give up on himself and simply be an Emperor Yang of Sui?

It's like an army that participated in the massacre, and no one dares to recall them back to their homeland. No matter how good they are, they can't let them defend the capital.

Don't expect a madman to remember the old favor!

But Zhang Dian wanted to open his mouth several times, but he didn't say anything - he was not Huo Guang after all.

If the boldest Zhang Dian does not stand up, who dares to come forward to oppose Han Gang's opinion? Not to mention anything else, as long as the opposition is spread out, the civil and military officials will be offended.

Empress Xiang hesitated for a while, and finally nodded, "According to Xuanhui's meaning." ”

"The minister has something to say." Han Gang said again.

"Xuanhui, please speak."

"The Son of Heaven is the only bloodline of the Emperor, and it must be preserved no matter what."

Han Gang looked at Empress Xiang, presumably she would not be willing to repeat the mistakes of Empress Dowager Cao.