Liu Yi had already looked at Huo Chengjun's eagerness, but his eyes softened, "There is no big deal in Jiaodong, but it is Wang Cheng, the prime minister of Jiaodong, with very good political achievements, and the number of displaced people under his rule has reached more than 80,000 people, and the governance is very effective. ”

"Your Majesty doesn't have to blame yourself, birth, old age, sickness and death are caused by the destiny of heaven, it is a great luck for him to be so appreciated by His Majesty during his lifetime, and His Majesty has the heart of meritorious reward, why are you afraid that there will be no one in the court?" Huo Chengjun hesitated slightly, and then said, "If Your Majesty is afraid of wronging such a talent again, it is better to send the people of the court to investigate the merits and losses of various places, and those who have meritorious deeds will be promoted and rewarded in a timely manner, and those who have been punished according to their crimes." After Huo Chengjun finished speaking, he realized that he shouldn't talk too much, "I'll just say that, I still shouldn't talk about the government in vain." ”

Liu Yi has smiled, "I know your heart, you alone in the harem can still come up with ideas for me, this method is also feasible, I will consider and order someone to do it, Chengjun, you and I don't have to be like this, but it seems to be separated, the previous dynasty was talking about political affairs, and you in the harem should be a family talk." Liu Ying looked down at Huo Chengjun, heard the melodious flute in his ears, paused, and said: "Chengjun, if I make Xiao'er the prince, what do you think?" "Handed over Liu Zheng to Huo Chengjun to raise, although it was to prepare for him to be crowned the crown prince, but Liu Yi still wanted to hear what Huo Chengjun meant, although he had secretly mentioned it before, it was the first time he asked so bluntly.

Huo Chengjun smiled faintly, "Your Majesty has already decided to follow Your Majesty's will." ”

"I want to hear what you mean, what you really think in your heart." Liu Yi can indeed make Liu Zheng the crown prince without going through Huo Chengjun, but he doesn't want to have a knot with Huo Chengjun because of this, the prince is a big matter, and he will be eager to settle the prince at this time, one is to avoid fratricide between the court and the central government because of the dispute between the prince; The second is to let Xu Pingjun feel at ease underground, but Huo Guang was here a few years ago, so it was not easy to worry.

"If you talk about selfishness, I also want my son to become the crown prince of the dynasty in the future, but this is still unknown, Xi'er is smart, Your Majesty will never forget Pingjun, and it is good to make him the prince, I have no objection."

"Good Chengjun, there are some things, I can't stand you." Liu Yi had already stroked her soft hair, Huo Chengjun could see the affection in his words, and shook his head gently, "I am also content with Jingwu." He tilted his head so that the tears in his eyes did not fall.

"I have wronged you in this matter, but if I don't make a prince again, I am afraid of changes as soon as I have more heirs." No matter how Liu Ying dealt with the Huo family, he warned the Huo family that Huo Chengjun was the most distressed.

There is no obstacle on the harem side, only the former dynasty remains, and now in the court, Wei Xiang is on his side, Han Zeng and himself are on the same rope, these two people will naturally agree; Although Zhang Anshi, Zhao Chongguo, and Bing Ji have a deep friendship with Huo Guang, most of them remain neutral and will not object; Needless to say, the Huo family is unwilling, but Huo Guang has only been dead for a year, and the prestige of the Huo family is far less than a year ago.

So, at the beginning of April, Liu Ai had already ordered the prime minister, the counties of the imperial historian, and the feudal states to send officials such as Changshi and Shoucheng to report to the imperial court and submit the local finance and household registration books to inquire about the gains and losses of the DPRK-China policy.

On this day, it is rare that Jing Wu is not there, and went to Changle Palace, Xu is the shadow left by Changmen Palace is too heavy, Jing Wu has not been able to leave Huo Chengjun for a long time since he arrived in Jiaofang Palace, and he will have nightmares at night, in such a situation Huo Chengjun can only take her with him all the time, but as time passes, the rift in Jing Wu's heart is slowly repairing, and he is willing to talk to a person in Jiaofang Palace, and he can sleep alone, but most of the time he still can't let Huo Chengjun leave her sight, this time, But it was not easy for him to be willing not to accompany him, so Huo Chengjun was able to steal half a day of leisure.

Huo Chengjun was lying on the couch, looking at the painting hanging in the distance, blowing a warm wind, unconsciously, he slowly closed his eyes, and soon there was a shallow breathing sound.

"Since the princess came, the young lady hasn't rested like this at noon."

"Yes, it won't freeze on this day now, let's go outside and keep guard, don't disturb her." Yun Se took Jing Wu to Changle Palace, Yun Ling and Yun Ping went outside to guard, and the spring breeze was slightly warm, and the two of them were also sleepy.

"What about the queen and Jingwu?" Liu Ai's voice made the two of them startled suddenly, today's Jiaofang Hall is exceptionally quiet, since Jingwu came, there has been a lot of chatter all day long, as soon as he came in, Liu Ai already thought that Huo Chengjun had gone to Changle Palace again.

After Yunling and Yunping were frightened, they immediately woke up and dozed off, "The master is taking a nap inside, and Princess Jingwu has gone to Changle Palace to find the eldest prince." ”

"These two children are better, is the queen unwell?" As soon as she heard that Huo Chengjun was sleepy, Liu Ying was already afraid that she would be sick, and she had a fever last time and she had been wanting to sleep like this, and after seeing Yunling and Yunping shaking her head, she was relieved to go indoors, but although Liu Ying had slowed down his footsteps, Huo Chengjun still woke up leisurely.

"Why is Your Majesty here at this time?" Huo Chengjun moved his body to the side, he was really too lazy to get up, it stands to reason that Liu Yi was not in the Xuanshu Hall at this time, and he would take a look at the two children who had just been born at Zhang Yunrou or Hua Jieyu's place, and come to the Jiaofang Palace, usually at the time of dinner, or stay or go elsewhere after eating.

Liu Yi had already taken advantage of the situation to sit down on the couch vacated by Huo Chengjun, "I have some troubles, I just want to come to you and disturb your rest?" ”

"I didn't plan to sleep, I thought that Jing Wu was not there, I calmed down and read for a while, but I didn't know that I had no energy, and I fell asleep while lying down." Huo Chengjun got up and half-sat on the couch, "What's your Majesty's trouble?" ”

"The last time I told you about Wang Cheng, now those who have a long history and keep the Cheng have said that Wang Cheng lied about the number of people in the local household registration book, not only that, but Wang Cheng has set a precedent, and now the number of people who lie to the court about their achievements and exaggerate their political achievements has also increased greatly, and I blame me, I didn't order someone to investigate clearly, so I believed Wang Cheng's words, but fortunately, it is not too late to learn now, otherwise I am afraid that this Han Dynasty will be destroyed in my hands."

"Your Majesty was originally out of benevolence, how could you think that there are such people, it's okay, then Wang Cheng has died of illness before he was transferred to Chang'an, otherwise I don't know what chaos will happen, this kind of thing, it will be investigated in detail in the future, and it is not worth it to be angry." Huo Chengjun's lazy smile can always touch the softness of Liu Yi's heart; Huo Chengjun's words always made Liu Yi listen so comfortable.

On April 22, a holy decree suddenly caused a ripple, Liu Yi had announced in the court that Liu Zheng, the son of Xu Pingjun, would be appointed as the crown prince, Bing Ji would be the prince, and the Taizhong doctor Shu Guang would be the young master to assist the crown prince; Xu Guanghan and Wei Xiang naturally praised His Majesty's wisdom, and Huo Yu and Huo Shan immediately changed their faces.

"Your Majesty, the princes are still young, how can they decide on the crown prince position in such a hurry?" Huo Yu was in a hurry, no matter what the occasion was, no matter what everyone's opinions were, Zhang Anshi wanted to hold him, but his mouth was too fast.

Liu Ai had already expected Huo Yu to have this reaction, and seeing that no one in the court except for the Huo family responded, he was very satisfied, this is Liu Ai's decision, and it is also a test of the attitude of the courtiers, "Huo Qing's family is wrong, Liu Zheng is the son of me and Empress Gongai, and he is the eldest son." Now raised by Queen Huo, no matter how many people there are in the palace, who is more qualified to be the crown prince than him, if he is young, this year is him, and next year is him, after a long time, there are many speculations, the result is the same, it is always better to stand early. ”

Liu Yi had deliberately mentioned Huo Chengjun, and Huo Yu thought about it and refuted it unreasonably; Second, Zhang Anshi's eyes did not dare to say more; Thirdly, this person is still Huo Chengjun's adopted son, thinking about it this way, Huo Yu doesn't seem to be as repulsed as before, and unconsciously, Liu Yi has already settled down on this matter.

The establishment of the prince is a major event, Liu Yi has announced in the imperial court, after a while, the document has been announced to the world, Huo Xian, who is still playing in the other courtyard, heard the news, not only immediately lost interest, but also had no intention of tea and rice, after listening to Huo Yu's words, he was even more bloody, so angry that he fainted, and suddenly he was anxious about the people of Huo Mansion, for fear that Huo Xian would be bad, Huo Xiang immediately entered the palace early in the morning to ask to see Huo Chengjun.

Huo Chengjun heard that Huo Xian was sick, so he didn't care about his sideburns, and immediately summoned Huo Xiang, "Xiang'er, what's wrong with my mother, I haven't come for a few days, I didn't know that she was so sick outside the palace, and I blamed me for not taking care of my mother." ”

Looking at Huo Chengjun's self-blame, Huo Xiang was a little embarrassed, "Don't worry, the queen, Madam heard the news that His Majesty made the eldest prince the crown prince, and she couldn't swallow her meal, and the more she thought about it, the more angry she became, and she fainted in anger." Rao is Huo Xiang was a little embarrassed to say this, and what was even more embarrassed to say was the matter between Huo Xian and Feng Zidu.

Even if Huo Chengjun was worried, he couldn't let Huo Xian mess around, "Find a better doctor to take a look at the house, and then you bring some nourishing things back to the house, it should be my filial piety, tell my mother, my mother has passed away, and now I am my adopted son, it is better than standing up for others." Huo Xian was so excited, and Huo Chengjun was also afraid that she would have something to do.

"No!" Huo Xiang understood that Huo Chengjun in the Huo Mansion was quite reasonable, "There is one more thing, the slave doesn't know whether to talk about it?" ”

"There's nothing that shouldn't be, in front of me, you just say it."

"If the queen mother and the slave maid are sincere, they must protect the prince thoroughly, the slave and maid are afraid that one day, the Huo family will ......" Feng Zidu and Huo Xian's plan, Huo Xiang is all aware, looking at the current situation, I am afraid that the two of them are going to speed up their actions, if there is anything, Huo Xiang is not good to say, Huo Chengjun is a smart person, you don't need to say it so thoroughly, Huo Xiang just doesn't want to watch the Huo Mansion that she grew up in is ruined.

"You know, but no one in the Huo family knows, Huo Xiang, if anything happens to your mother, you must tell me." At this time, Huo Chengjun was not only frightened, but also happy.