No one expected that Zhao Zhen would suddenly propose in the court that he wanted to succeed an heir, which completely shocked the ministers of the court.

Although Zhao Zhen's excuse is that the palace is cold, he wants to follow a young heir into the palace and raise him by the queen's side, which is expected to relieve loneliness.

It didn't mention anything about Zhao Zongquan, but it still scared Zhao Zongquan enough.

After all, no matter how Zhao Zhen explains, the reality is that as long as there is a second prince, Zhao Zongquan's position will become unstable.

Because the current Zhao Zongquan is just an ordinary prince in name, and he does not have any title of prince.

And this kind of shallow truth, the courtiers present can naturally understand it, so they are also secretly speculating about the intention of Zhao Zhen's move.

Of course, Zhao Zhen, who raised this matter, did not expect to pass the matter at this court meeting, but was more a test to see the specific orientation of the people in the court.

And Zhao Zhen also understands that if this matter is to be really done, there will be many problems that need to be solved.

After all, there have been a lot of people who have invested in Zhao Zongquan in recent years, which has made him full-fledged, and now if you want to move him, you have to have a suitable reason.

In fact, it is true that after a moment of silence in the court, the ministers of the court began to express their opinions one after another, and most of them did not agree with this matter.

Of course, there must be many people among these people, but they are against it because they don't want the situation to be turbulent, after all, there is only one prince, and there will be no problems with this inheritance.

But if there is another genuine prince, then the inheritance will change, and when the court is divided, someone will inevitably lean towards the new prince.

At that time, the court will be divided into two factions, and they will continue to attack each other, which will be the situation of King Yan and King Yong back then, which will only add a few twists and turns to the court.

Of course, it's not that no one agrees, and some people who have no intention of throwing themselves into Zhao Zongquan want to take advantage of this opportunity to speculate and bet that he has a chance of success.

Therefore, for this matter, the two factions in the court competed fiercely, although the number of people was not equal, but the intensity of the dispute was unexpectedly strong.

However, even though the court was making a fierce commotion, the two prime ministers standing at the front, Han Qi and Ouyang Xiu, never expressed their opinions.

It's just obvious that Zhao Zhen didn't plan to let go of these two people so easily, so after the dispersal of the dynasty, he called the two of them to the vertical arch hall to talk.

At the same time, he also called Queen Cao to the Vertical Arch Palace, and then took Queen Cao's hand and said to the two: "Our husband and wife really have no children, unlike the two Qing families, who now have children and grandchildren around their knees.

Over the years, I have had a total of 16 children, and now only three of them are alive.

Now they are no longer in the palace, and the queen has no heirs under her knees.

Then we husband and wife now want to find a child to enjoy the joy of family, can't we? ”

Then Empress Cao also said: "Yes, ordinary people can have children and grandchildren, and the lives of me and the official family are really bitter." ”

As he spoke, he sobbed, and Han Qi and Ouyang Xiu didn't know how to talk for a while.

I have to say that Zhao Zhen's trick to show the enemy is really useful, after all, in front of Han Qi and Ouyang Xiu, they are the two most noble people in the world.

Then they put down their posture like this, playing the emotional card like this, how can you let the courtiers talk well.

And Ouyang Xiu himself didn't want to contribute, although Zhao Zhen was setting up a prince again, there was a possibility of instability for the society.

But this is only possible, and it must be a bad thing not to publish it.

In this matter, the biggest impact should be Zhao Zongquan, and the people who should be most anxious should be those related to Zhao Zongquan.

So he just said comfort, but he kept silent about whether to establish the prince, and such silence was actually support in disguise, so the pressure was all on Han Qi's side.

And Han Qi looked at Ouyang Xiu on the side at this time, and said in his heart, you are a sixth child, and you are quite fast at the critical moment.

But in terms of this matter, he can't be as free and easy as Ouyang Xiu, after all, he and Zhao Zongquan have already been mixed together.

If you escape at this time, don't talk about fame, but if someone else ascends the throne in the future, this matter will be a stain.

So I had to carefully edit the wording in my mind, and then said: "The situation between the official family and the queen, the ministers also understand, this palace is cold, and the prince is old, so it is not good to enter the palace often."

But Zhao Ceyong, the second son of the prince, is now three years old, and the official family can order him to be admitted to the palace.

Zhao Ceyong is also the grandchild of the official family and the queen's mother, so he can naturally be happy under his knees. ”

Hearing this, Zhao Zhen's face darkened, because he knew that Han Qi had made a good choice and was ready to protect Zhao Zongquan to the death.

Then there is nothing to talk about next, Zhao Zhen said: "This idea of Prime Minister Han is good, then I will discuss it with the queen."

Stand back today, and when we have finished our discussions, we will come and tell you. ”

Then Han Qi and Ouyang Xiu got up and said goodbye and left, and when they walked out of the hall, Han Qi sent his anger to Ouyang Xiu's head: "The official family did this just now, why didn't you dissuade it." ”

Ouyang Xiu said: "This love for licking calves is human nature, how can this be persuasive."

And I don't have the wit of the Great Minister, I really can't think of this method for a while, or the Great Minister's power is great. ”

Han Qi said: "Uncle Yong, I know that you have always had a country and a society in your heart, and I hope you can uphold a public heart and do things for the court and the people." ”

Ouyang Xiu said: "I am here to follow the teachings of the Great Minister, since this is the case, then I will go back to the Privy Council as soon as possible, so as not to disappoint the court and the people." ”

After speaking, he said goodbye to Han Qi and left first.

At this time, the news that Zhao Zhen intended to establish the prince had spread outside the palace.

For many people who watch the excitement, this is just a trivial matter, anyway, it is common for the people to have stepchildren, as long as you are willing, you want to succeed a few steps.

But in the eyes of many officials, this reveals the problem of wind direction.

Many people who are unhappy with Zhao Zongquan, or who have conflicts with the officials who have taken refuge in Zhao Zongquan, are preparing to fall into the well at this time.

And this is only the first wave, and in the future, this news will reach the ears of the various clans outside, so that they know that there is still a chance.

Then you can't grasp the opportunity frantically, and then Zhao Zongquan's target will be the best target for fire.

And this is actually what Zhao Zongquan was most worried about at the beginning, but now it may become a reality.

As for Li Hao knowing the news, that is, an hour after the dispersal of the dynasty, Li Hao was listening to Sheng Hong's report at that time.

After some experiments, the salt drying method of Jean Research has indeed proved to be feasible, but the early efficiency is still too slow, so it is still being summarized and improved.

In addition, progress has been made in improving the environment of salt households, but in actual management, many measures have not been fully implemented because the management personnel are still supervised by the local yamen.

So they wanted to set up a team of their own to directly manage the salt works and avoid local interference.

For this request, Li Hao naturally knows that it is reasonable, but this is unrealistic.

Li Hao also had no way to help Yan Tiesi ask for an exclusive soldier and horse, and this matter could not be passed at all in the imperial court.

Just as Li Hao was discussing these things with Sheng Hong, someone came to spread the news and informed Zhao Zhen of his intention to establish a prince.

This can make the faces of the two of them change when they hear it, but Li Hao is somewhat prepared here, after all, Master Qin said that Zhao Zongquan may have a change in his storage position, so he can still accept it.

But Sheng Hong was really frightened, because this incident couldn't help but remind him of the scene when he was detained in the palace on the day of the palace change.

So he said to Li Hao: "This matter will not end up in the end, and it will evolve into a situation of confrontation between the two kings." ”

Li Hao replied: "It shouldn't be, the last time the Yanwang Rebellion, the official family and the two prime ministers have experienced it personally.

There is no way they can let this happen again, uncle, rest assured. ”

Sheng Hong said: "That's good, to be honest, the time I was detained in the palace really scared me, and I really don't want to go through it again." ”

Li Hao said: "No, my uncle can arrange the affairs of the Salt and Iron Division with peace of mind, and you have to trust the official family and the prime minister." ”

Hearing this, Sheng Hong didn't refute it, but thought in his heart: "I still believe them, didn't the palace change happen under their noses, and I didn't hear any rumors before."

Believe them, I still believe in myself more, and when I return home today, I have to tell my family to be careful. ”

Anyway, not to mention Sheng Hong's thoughts, Li Hao also told his family to be careful during this time after returning home.

The other is to explain to Zhao Guifen and ask her to help block a guest, except for a few who are particularly familiar.

When others came to visit, they said that they were busy with official business and were infected with wind and cold by neglecting to rest, so they closed their doors to thank customers.

Hearing Li Hao's request, Zhang Guifen also understood the meaning and said: "You want to avoid Zhao Ceying, worried that he will come to you for help." ”

Li Hao said: "Mrs. who knows me, in fact, since he asked me to nominate the official family to canonize the crown prince, and I have not taken action, he has rarely run to me.

Of course, people have Prime Minister Han as a backer, and there are already a lot of officials under his command, so I am afraid that they don't care about me.

It's just that in this situation, he has always felt that I am familiar with the official family, and he may come to me to inquire again.

However, I don't plan to get involved for the time being, so I can only ask Madame to help block it. ”

Zhang Guifen also smiled: "Okay, then I'll leave this matter to me, and I promise not to let Zhao Ceying bother you." ”

After saying this, Zhang Guifen mentioned another thing: "By the way, in this year's imperial examination, Qi Heng of the Duke of Qi was also admitted to the Jinshi, and their family wants to celebrate with wine, and they also gave a post to our family, do you want to go over with us then." ”

Suddenly hearing this name, Li Hao was still a little uncomfortable for a while, it seemed that since the palace changed, the Qi State Mansion has become extremely low-key.

However, to say that Qi Heng was also killed by Li Hao, because Zhao Zhen did not die, and there was no matter of the new monarch succeeding to the throne and giving grace to the world.

So Qi Heng waited for three years before participating in the last imperial examination.

However, the result of the imperial examination has not changed, and he still passed the examination.

It's just that what makes Li Hao strange is that the news that Gu Tingye is going to marry Minglan this time should have already been spread.

Why didn't I hear the news that Qi Heng went to the Sheng family to make trouble, could it be that Qi Heng's brain could figure it out by himself.

If you want to say that this person just can't help but chatter, he just talked about Qi Heng, and then he saw Fu Deng running in and telling him that Qi Heng came to visit, and now he is outside the mansion.

Li Hao suddenly understood that what he had just thought of was bullshit, and the reason why Qi Heng could come to him must be for Minglan .

This time he came over, and Bacheng came to Xingshi to ask about his sin.

Li Hao didn't want to talk to Qi Heng so much, so he said: "Fu Deng, you go outside and tell Qi Heng, just say that there is a debtor and a debtor, let him go to Gu Tingye if he has something to do, and he can't come to me." ”

After finishing speaking, he asked Fu Deng to pass the word.

After Fu Deng left, Zhang Guifen said curiously: "It seems that there is a problem between you and Qi Heng, can you tell me about it?" ”

There was nothing to hide about this matter, and since Zhang Guifen wanted to know, Li Hao told it from beginning to end.

After listening, Zhang Guifen sighed with emotion: "I didn't expect Minglan and Qi Heng to have this past, I originally heard that Qi Heng had fought with the county lord's mother, but I didn't expect it to be for Minglan , he was quite infatuated." ”

Li Hao said: "Unilateral self-motivation is not a good thing, he can't persuade his parents internally, hesitant externally, indecision is the root cause of all this."

So I was not optimistic about him from beginning to end, but felt that Gu Tingye would be more suitable. ”

While Li Hao was talking, Fu Deng walked in again and said, "Little Master Qi refuses to leave, saying that he must see you, otherwise he will always wait outside the door." ”

Li Hao smiled after hearing this: "Yo, this is up to me, then I will spend it with him, let him stand outside the door, and see how long he can wait." ”

But Zhang Guifen said: "The person who comes is a guest, and even the door is not allowed to enter, which is not the way of hospitality."

It's better to welcome him in first and take him to the West Cross Courtyard to drink tea, this etiquette still needs to be done. ”

After hearing Zhang Guifen's words, Li Hao felt that this was okay, so he said to Fu Deng: "Didn't you hear Madame's words, don't you invite people in, and serve good tea and fruits." ”

After hearing this, Fu Deng hurriedly took the order and left, and according to what Zhang Guifen said, he brought people in, served tea and fruits, and served them well.

But Qi Heng didn't come to drink tea, he wanted to find Li Hao to answer.

After drinking two teas, Li Hao still did not show up, and at this time, Qi Heng also understood that this must be deliberately avoiding himself.

So he said to Fu Deng: "It seems that your son-in-law doesn't plan to see me, but I won't give up."

I'll come again tomorrow, and if your son-in-law doesn't see him by then, then he'll come back the day after tomorrow, and he'll see me one day." ”

After Li Hao knew this, he couldn't help but sigh with emotion: "Qi Heng, this guy, the others don't know, but this nonsense is good at it." ”

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So Zhang Guifen said: "Then you can't see him yet, looking at this way, he has to see you."

And now is the time when you want to close the door, and it is always a little inappropriate to let him hang around the house. ”

Li Hao sighed and said, "Then I'll see you tomorrow, and I'll send him as soon as possible." ”

So the next day, when Qi Heng entered the mansion, Li Hao directly asked people to bring him to him.