He Jingying walked up to Xiao Lian and asked Wang Rongdao: "Lord Wang, since the people who are buried are prepared in strict accordance with the regulations, then there is one less person now, right?" ”

"This ......" Wang Rong was a little embarrassed.

"Since the system is not compliant, should I consult the emperor before making a decision." He Jingying looked up at Xiao Ziliang: "Is it too arrogant for the second uncle to perform the holy office without a will?" ”

Wang Jing stroked his beard: "Among the princes present now, King Jingling is the elder, and the old man thinks there is nothing wrong with it. What's more, the prince's decision just now is reasonable. Wang Jing swept over the hundreds of officials present and asked in a deep voice: "Could it be that there are still any objections from those present?" ”

Wang Jing has been immersed in government politics for many years, and naturally no officials dare to come forward under the prestige.

Xiao Zhaocang silently walked to the altar and stood beside Xiao Lian. Xiao Zhaocang is young, and his height is only as tall as Xiao Lian's chest, but he does not show weakness when he speaks. "Xiao Wang doesn't know anything else, but my father taught my brothers what is benevolence and righteousness since I was a child. Although my four brothers are only princes, they also know that we must treat all people with charity. ”

As soon as Xiao Zhaocan's words fell, Xiao Zhaowen and Xiao Zhaoxiu also stepped on the altar. Xiao Zhaowen saluted Wang Jingze and said: "Wang Sikong has been colleagues with his late father for many years, and when he knows that his late father is alive and can't bear to kill, he must not bear to see these people martyred now." ”

At the moment, it is no longer a matter of right or wrong. But it's a struggle for power.

If Xiao Lian retreats, it will be equivalent to telling the hundred officials that he is obeying Xiao Ziliang's orders, and after that, the eldest son is afraid that it will be just a joke.

Wang Jing narrowed his eyes slightly: "The two princes are serious, these people are just death row prisoners. It was their honor to be buried. ”

Xiao Zilun walked out of the crowd and stood beside Xiao Lian: "Wang Sikong can't help but think simply, I didn't use a living person to bury Taizu when he died." Taizu led by example and loved the people with benevolence, so no one in the scholar clan and the royal family was buried alive. How can we set a precedent for me to be buried in the dead? Do we all want to be sinners in our presence? ”

Xiao Ziliang said angrily: "Thirteenth brother, why did you come here to mix?" ”

Xiao Zilun came out of the ranks, and some of the prince's old subordinates also silently walked close to the altar. The altar has become a watershed, on the altar are the people who support Xiao Lian, and under the altar are the people who support Xiao Ziliang. Even Xiao Flin walked out of the crowd and formed a confrontation with Xiao Ziliang.

"What is blending! Xiao Yunying is about the eldest brother's death, why can't the thirteenth brother speak? Xiao Ziqing stepped onto the altar in a few steps. What's more, what is an elder? I have always honored my eldest son! It's not that you're old and you're amazing! ”

When he was able to pick Xiao Ziliang's thorn, Xiao Ziqing did not let it go once, and of course he will not let it go this time. Xiao Ziliang knotted: "Xiao Yunchang, don't stir up trouble!" ”

Xiao Ziqing waved his hand: "Who provoked the trouble?" Yes? Xiao Ziqing pointed at Wang Jingze: "Wang Sikong, I am the founding father of the country." You haven't forgotten all the ancestral teachings, have you? ”

Wang Jing didn't expect that someone would speak out to defend Xiao Lian, and his face was also ugly: "Where can I put my beak in the matter of Lichu?" What's more, even if the king of Nanjun is the eldest son, he is only a prince without the emperor's decree. Among the princes, there is nothing wrong with King Jingling as the elder. ”

Xiao Ziqing said arrogantly: "Why do you think King Jingling is the elder? This king is the first to disagree! It's better for you to ask my sister-in-law's opinion than to ask his opinion! ”

If it weren't for the identity of the prince pressing on Xiao Ziqing, Xiao Ziqing could become a scoundrel at any time. Xiao Ziliang was so angry with Xiao Ziqing that his chest tightened: "Xiao Yunchang! You and I have personal grudges, how can you get here to mess around! ”

"Personal grudges?" Xiao Ziqing became even more angry when she heard Xiao Ziliang say this: "Xiao Yunying, do you dare to say what kind of personal grudge it is?!" ”

"You!" Xiao Ziliang's temples jumped, and he forcibly suppressed his anger.

Wang Rong saw that things had developed like this, after all, he was in charge of the prince's sacrifice, if he couldn't get the show, he would inevitably be punished, so he hurriedly said: "Lords, lords, why do you have to do this? But don't disturb Prince Wenhui, the quietness is the most important thing. ”

Wang Rong said respectfully to Xiao Lian again: "Lord, it's not too early, Prince Wenhui's sacrificial ritual will continue." If there are fewer people to be buried, after all, it is not suitable for the status of the prince. What's more, if you go back to the palace now to ask the emperor to make arrangements, it will take a lot of time to come and go, and I am afraid that the time will be missed. ”

He Jingying said: "Lord Wang, the prince's Liluma is a good horse that has been praised by Taizu, and now it is on the stone road, why don't you let me go and ask the emperor for advice, I will not miss the time if I come and go." ”

"This ......" Wang Rong was in a dilemma, and walked to the Chong'an Mausoleum with small steps.

"Princess, don't bother." The one who came was Zhu Shou.

Zhu Shou walked to the altar, straightened his clothes, and said loudly: "Pass the emperor's holy decree." ”

All the officials knelt down in unison.

Zhu Shounian said: "Exempt thirteen people from the responsibility of martyrdom, and let these thirteen people defend the Chong'an Mausoleum for life, and pray for Prince Wenhui day and night. ”

Wang Rong knelt on the ground, turned his head and quietly glanced at Xiao Ziliang and Wang Jingze, seeing that both of them had their heads down, and they couldn't see their expressions clearly, and they were also worried in their hearts, I don't know what the emperor meant by this move.

Zhu Shou said politely to Xiao Lian again: "Lord, the emperor also said that since the prince is so filial, let you stay in Chong'an Mausoleum to pray for Prince Wenhui." There is no need to return to Beijing for the time being. ”

Xiao Lian kowtowed and said loudly: "Sun Erchen takes the order." ”

The emperor's move upheld Xiao Lian in the explicit edict, but an edict slapped Xiao Lian in the face. If you can't return to Beijing without an edict, it is equivalent to having no chance with the court. Many old ministers under the altar who have not yet stood in line have gradually favored Xiao Ziliang in their hearts. It is clear who is more likely to win the crown prince between a prince who guards the tomb and a prince who holds a scholarly order.

Just as the old ministers were speculating about the holy will in their hearts, Zhu Shou spoke again. This time it was said to Xiao Zijing, who had been silent under the altar. "Prince Anlu, the emperor has issued an edict to let you preside over the next festival."

At this moment, everyone was stunned and looked at Xiao Zijing one after another.

Xiao Zijing didn't expect the emperor to hand over this errand to himself, but he didn't react for a while.

Zhu Shou kindly reminded: "King Anlu, still don't accept the order?" ”

Xiao Zijing came back to his senses: "The son of the minister took the order." I will live up to my father's trust. ”

Only then did the ministers come back to their senses. What second son, what eldest grandson, the emperor did not choose one, but chose the fifth son of the emperor. The inner abacus of the ministers crackled, and they almost didn't pull Xiao Lian, Xiao Ziliang, and Xiao Zijing over and calculate side by side.

Counting up, if Xiao Lian hadn't taken up the status of the eldest son and the emperor's favor, no one would think that he was a competitor. However, Xiao Ziliang is interesting compared to Xiao Zijing.

Xiao Ziliang is well-known in the court, but Xiao Zijing's Anxi army is not light. Xiao Ziliang has the support of Wenchen, but Xiao Zijing has been silently fighting at the border for several years, making meritorious contributions, and his prestige in the army is incomparable to Xiao Ziliang.

Compared with the past, the grass on the wall suddenly realized that Xiao Zijing could not be the next dark horse, and became more respectful to Xiao Zijing.

It's just that Xiao Ziliang's face is not so good-looking, and the emperor's left and right two slaps hit him in the face, and they hit him loudly. Using Huo Chengjun as a sacrifice was originally Wang Jingze's idea for him. Originally, if Xiao Lian had been soft and let Huo Chengjun be martyred, then in the eyes of the ministers, Xiao Lian respected him. If Xiao Lian makes trouble at the festival, then it can also let the ministers see how Xiao Lian does not know the physique and is difficult to take on a big responsibility.

Many of the ministers who originally supported the crown prince were old ministers who kept the old rites. These old ministers who shouted "the eldest son succeeds to the throne" are the biggest obstacle to Xiao Ziliang's struggle for the throne. As long as Xiao Lian makes a fuss, he can shake this part of the old-fashioned ministers. all kinds of calculations, but in the end, Xiao Zijing was cheaper. This really made Xiao Ziliang deeply resentful.

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