Outside the Chongzhi Hall of Taiye Pond is a bamboo forest, and even in summer, the cool breeze in the lake is turned into a transparent coolness when the bamboo forest passes. Pen fun and pavilion www.biquge.info

Prime Minister Du Luohui sat at the bottom of King Xingwu, drinking tea with a lot of thoughts, his eyes staring at the bamboo forest, he was a little distracted.

When King Xingwu saw it, he waved his hand and asked the maids to retreat, leaving only Zhao Chengde and Zhao Gonggong to guard in the distance. He coughed dryly and asked Du Luohuo, "Aiqing has something on your mind?" ”

The prime minister sighed, as if he had been interrupted from his fugue, and only then did he realize where he was, who he was facing, and hurriedly forgave his sins. Seeing that King Xingwu had no intention of blaming, he hurriedly said: "The minister does have a heart, but this matter is not the minister's private matter, but His Majesty's family matter, and it is the state affair of Xingguo!" ”

When King Xingwu heard this, he knew that the prime minister wanted to talk about the heir again, and he called the prime minister today, which also meant that the monarch and the ministers were frank. He said to the prime minister: "Aiqing, please speak, I listen." ”

Du Luohuo tidied up his clothes, made a big salute, and solemnly advised King Xingwu: "Now Your Majesty is in good health, the country and the people are safe, although there is a rebellion of Yang thieves, but now it is also in control of the situation, the Hengjiang Bridge has been repaired, the army has been assembled, and the soldiers are designated to quell the rebellion in one fell swoop, and the reconquest of the lost territory is also in an instant. ”

The prime minister slapped the draft and continued: "Your Majesty should take advantage of this good situation to establish the crown prince as soon as possible, set the great plan for the rejuvenation of the country, and consolidate the foundation for all generations. ”

King Xingwu said, "Didn't I determine the way to choose the prince at the birthday banquet of Wanshou Festival? Prime Minister and peace of mind, I have my own plans. ”

Du Luo hurriedly persuaded again: "Your Majesty, how can you be so childish in rejuvenating the country in the future?" What's more, although the princes are now adults, their morals are not solid, and they are afraid that they have been instigated by traitors and provoked, which will hurt the harmony of brothers. Moreover, the crown prince has not yet been established, and the ministers have the intention of waiting and seeing, but their minds are not above the government. ”

King Xingwu sneered: "What wait and see, don't you just want to stand in line as soon as possible, so that you can make a contribution in the future?" ”

When Du Luohuo heard this, he knelt down and said: "Most of the officials and ministers are also for the long-term stability of the country!" How dare you be so selfish? The ministers came to advise, and they did not have to appoint candidates, but I hope that Your Majesty will make plans as soon as possible, and Your Majesty's decision will be supported by the ministers! ”

Seeing that Du Luohuo had misunderstood, King Xingwu got up and helped him up, poured tea for him with his own hands, and said calmly: "Did I mean Aiqing?" Aiqing bluntly admonished, and it was too late for me to rejoice. I know my body, how can I not be in a hurry? It's just that now that the hungry tigers are around, if you plan hastily, it will be a catastrophe of the destruction of the country and the extinction of the species in the blink of an eye! I have to be cautious. However, Aiqing can rest assured that I have already made a preliminary plan, and it will be announced in the court on the day of the beginning of autumn. ”

There was no immediate result, Du Luohuo was slightly disappointed, and had to say: "Your Majesty's longevity, how can you say such a thing?" The ministers have no such intentions! ”

King Xingwu nodded, did not answer, poured a cup of hot tea, and drank it in one gulp, fine beads of sweat oozed from his forehead. It's a habit that he developed after he's cured from a cold, and he likes everything hot.

Isn't the position where he sits also hot? He didn't want to set up the crown prince too early, which would make the hearts of the important ministers drift and form another interest group. As an emperor, how can he allow others to sleep soundly next to the couch? Even if it's your own son, it's not good!

With this thought, the hearts of the people in the court are fluctuating, and what if the princes kill each other? But it's all under his control. Now the rules are in place, and it is exactly as he expected. Whether it is his own children, even those royal brothers and brothers, and prince's relatives, they are all respectful to him, lest he lose the emperor's heart and have no qualifications to compete.

This hot throne is like a huge furnace, attracting batches of moths to throw themselves into it without hesitation.

"That's what my father said?" After listening to Yang Zhen's report, the princess frowned: "Is the news reliable?" ”

Yang Zhen buried his face in the official robe, as if he was not used to the strong light in the house, since the opening of the Weaving Bureau, he disliked the day more and more, he squinted his eyes and said: "The little eunuch who came to report was by the emperor's side at that time, he was gifted since he was a child, his ears were excellent, and he was dozens of meters apart, and he still heard the conversation clearly. This little eunuch also has a paralyzed old lady, and now she has also been picked up by our family. called a few old mothers to wait, not to mention more happiness. The little eunuch was grateful to Dade and sent to die for our family. What's more, this is not confidential news, and if he lies, it won't be worth the loss. ”

The princess nodded, but her eyebrows did not stretch, and continued: "Autumn is about to be announced, isn't it extremely time-crunched? A lot of things can't be unfolded at all!"

Yang Zhen thought for a while and said, "Maybe your father has already made a plan, and what you do now will not affect his judgment." On the day of Halloween, it can't be said to be just a trick."

The princess turned around, stood by the window, looked in the direction of the Qianqing Palace, and fell into endless contemplation,

Yang Zhen retreated silently, just like when he came.