After the dispersal of the dynasty, in the Fengtian Temple.

Xiao Pingsi glanced at Lin Yanhai: "There is something in the Ministry of Rites, can't you enter the palace and say it, why is it publicized in the court?" ”

It's a question.

You said in public that my son was not working, which led to problems at the year-end ceremony, and I am shameless as the emperor?

Lin Yanhai: "Your Majesty, the minister has written a few days ago, but His Majesty has not summoned him......

"Huh?" Xiao Pingsi glanced at Wang Feng beside him.

Is the Ministry of Rites on the book?

Why don't I remember mentioning this?

Wang Feng whispered: "Your Majesty, Lin Shangshu has indeed been on the fold, Your Majesty, you said to ignore him." ”

"What?" Xiao Pingsi couldn't shake off this pot, and he was a little uncomfortable, "I said this?" ”

So, Xiao Pingsi pointed to Lin Yanhai: "What did you say in the fold?" ”

"The minister said that there is an important matter about the sacrifice and that he should report it to His Majesty in person, but the chief manager replied that His Majesty is busy, and there is no need to ask for such a trivial matter." Lin Yanhai laughed.

Xiao Pingsi suddenly understood that it was his own pot.

But he still had to throw it out, coughing: "Then why don't you ......"

"That's it." He wanted to ask why the Ministry of Rites didn't write down the reason on the fold.

But if it is written, then the cabinet does not know everything.

"I was negligent." Unable to find the mistake or omission, Xiao Pingsi coughed and admitted it more happily.

Wang Feng smiled secretly.

Lin Yanhai didn't dare to laugh, he could only look at His Majesty helplessly.

"That'...... In the opinion of the Ministry of Rites, how should this matter be handled? Xiao Pingsi took a deep breath, he really couldn't think of any way for a while, so he had to ask Lin Yanhai.

The rituals of the imperial court are very important, especially the year-end sacrifice, which is the importance of the national ceremony.

In order for this ritual to be successfully completed, all parties have to give way, even if the emperor celebrates his birthday on that day, he must first hold a ceremony to worship the heavens.

This is called the ancestral system, and it has been like this since ancient times.

"Uh......"

"Minister, no, the Ministry of Rites means that Your Majesty should give priority to the rituals, and must have a proper agenda, and should not be lost." Lin Yanhai sputtered.

Xiao Ping's silicon eyes were white: "I don't know yet, do you want to focus on the festival?" ”

"I'm asking you, is there any way to complete the ceremony, and is there a possibility of replacing it?"

"No, it's irreplaceable."

Lin Yanhai suddenly straightened his waist, and he couldn't be frustrated when it came to etiquette.

"Your Majesty, the kings of ancient times, don't say that the emperor is here, the era before my dynasty does not dare to have the slightest inappropriateness, and the sacrifice is the top priority!"

Xiao Pingsi nodded.

Of course, he didn't dare to deny it, otherwise it would be tantamount to unfilial piety and disrespect for heaven and earth, even if he was an emperor, he couldn't afford it.

Lin Yanhai said: "As long as Your Majesty still has a prince, you must follow the ancestral system, either let the crown prince accompany Your Majesty to worship the sky, or let the prince of more than two His Majesty's princes accompany the sacrifice...... Otherwise, it will be against the ancestral system! ”

Xiao Pingsi said angrily: "But how can there be two princes now?" ”

Since his princes left Beijing one by one, or even passed away, the princes in the capital have been unable to make up two princes.

King Jin and King Yong'an?

It is true that the King of Jin is a prince, but the King of Yongan is less than ten years old, and according to the Great Xia system, a prince under the age of ten cannot be crowned a prince or a prince.

King Yong'an is still only a county king, and he will not be able to be crowned a prince until next year.

But it's too late, this year's tail festival, whatever you say, you need a prince, or two princes.

Otherwise, if the sacrifice to heaven is affected and the heart is not sincere, then who knows what will happen in the future?

If the emperor can not care, no matter what natural and man-made disasters occur in the country next year, it will definitely blame the emperor, saying that he does not respect heaven and earth to have such an ending.

Who can bear this charge?

Those who have a heart can even use this as a reason to directly rebel against the emperor, which is called the division famous.

Does Xiao Pingsi dare to leave such a hidden danger?

Of course not.

In history, the most mediocre emperor has never done such a thing, and he dares to set a precedent?

"Your Majesty, this is your business, not the duty of the Ministry of Rites...... Before the sacrifice, there must be a crown prince, or two princes. "Lin Yanhai is very tough, he usually doesn't dare, but when it comes to the sacrifice, he has a lot of right to speak.

Even His Majesty the Emperor has to admit it.

Sure enough, hearing these sonorous and irrefutable words, Xiao Pingsi said helplessly: "Then what should I do......

Suddenly, he thought of something, squinted his eyes and asked:

"If there is an emperor in my dynasty, and there are not two princes born when the first sacrifice to heaven is made, and there is only one prince, then must he be established as a prince to accompany the sacrifice?"

This is looking for a loophole.

Lin Yanhai didn't panic at all, glanced at His Majesty from the corner of his eye, and said lightly:

"Your Majesty, the successive heirs to the throne of my Xia Kingdom, until there are two princes, they cannot ascend the throne and become emperors according to the number of rites...... It is necessary to wait for the first imperial mourning and the birth of the second prince before he can officially become the owner. ”

"Huh?"

Xiao Pingsi was shocked: "There is still this one?" How come I don't know? ”

"Your Majesty, this article is the ancestral system established by the emperor, and it is generally unknown...... Because every emperor ascended the throne above the age of thirty...... If you don't have two sons at this age, you will be suspected of not having the ability to pass on the heirs, and neither the Ministry of Rites nor the royal family will approve of it......"

Lin Yanhai said that the emperor set this rule because he was worried about the reproduction of the royal family.

In order not to affect the reproduction of the later royal family, a prince with fertility disorders cannot become the heir to the throne.

How can I tell if I have a fertility disorder...... It depends on whether you can give birth to more than two sons.

It has to be a son, and it can't be a daughter, because people really have a throne to inherit.

"If it's ......" Xiao Pingsi thought about it, and wanted to find something stubble.

Lin Yanhai said lightly: "Your Majesty, the six vassal states today are all abiding by this ancestral system, is Your Majesty going to set a precedent?" ”

His tone was calm and questioning.

almost slapped the emperor in the face and asked him if he wanted to be unfilial.

"I didn't mean that!" Xiao Pingsi hurriedly raised his voice and spoke righteously.

"Then Your Majesty will figure out how to complete this etiquette." Lin Yanhai's tone was a little softer.

He just wanted to complete the ceremonial process, not that he had to scare the emperor.

Xiao Pingsi suddenly had a toothache.

Good for you!

After talking for a long time, you pushed the problem back to me?

"Hmph, if everything makes me think about it, what's the use of your Ministry of Rites?"

Xiao Pingsi said happily: "You think of a way for me, if you can't think of it, then ...... Then don't eat lunch, think about the afternoon. ”

I wanted to threaten two sentences, but I felt that it was inappropriate, so I temporarily changed my words and refused to eat.

This threat is really powerless.

But Lin Yanhai said: "Your Majesty only has two ways to go at the moment, either to make the King of Jin the crown prince, or to choose one of the two highnesses released from outside, that is, His Royal Highnesses the King of Qin and the King of Qi, to return to Beijing to accompany the sacrifice." ”

As for King Wei, Lin Yanhai didn't mention it, his crime was too serious, and the three divisions would be tried for more than a month, and this fool could see that it was a big deal.

"......" Xiao Ping's silicon eyes.

This method is equivalent to not saying it.

Don't I know?

"I'm asking you the rest." Xiao Pingsi is not willing to choose these two options.

Lin Yanhai shook his head and said, "Your Majesty, there is no other way. ”

Xiao Pingsi bared his teeth with anger, but when he thought of etiquette, he still restrained his temper and said coldly: "The Ministry of Etiquette thinks that it is better for me to establish a prince, or to recall a prince?" ”

That's a question.

Lin Yanhai saw the trap and arched his hand: "This is Your Majesty's family matter, and it is not appropriate for the minister to say more." ”

"Hey!" Xiao Pingsi pointed at Lin Yanhai and put down his finger again.

You scholars, you are really arrogant...... Well, you have a point, I can't find fault with you.

"King Qi, King Qin?"

Xiao Pingsi silently thought, these two sons, both stunned and annoyed in their hearts.

None of them are worry-free.

If this is recalled, how disturbing will it be?

The point is that King Qi's task has not been completed yet, and he will not be summoned back until at least the year after tomorrow.

And the king of Qin ...... This kid has gone up and down, and his temperament Xiao Pingsi can also see it.

Talented, virtue is limited, but not very lacking in virtue...... But there are stocks, not considerate and close enough, and they don't know how to restrain their humility.

It's only been two months since I've been going back, and if I call it back, wouldn't it be even more floating.

"Your Majesty, please think about it, the minister has retired, and the Ministry of Rites is very busy at the end of the year." Lin Yanhai retired.

Xiao Pingsi didn't stop him, and walked out of Fengtian Hall by Lin Yanhai before looking back at Wang Feng.

"Your Majesty?"

Wang Feng said in his heart, if you look at what I do, I can't conjure a prince for you.