His Majesty the Holy Emperor, though the majesty of the king is still there, but the gray hair, the cloudy eyes, the slightly trembling body and the staggering step of the walk have already announced to the people the fact that our Holy Emperor His Majesty is already old, and now he has suffered the blow of defeat. Of course, the matter of "God-sent aliens" is simply a shame, and these make His Majesty the Holy Emperor look even more haggard.

His Majesty the Holy Emperor originally had five princes, and the heroic third prince fell from his horse while hunting and broke his neck. The wise fourth prince suffered from a cold and couldn't sleep after taking the medicine. The eldest prince of Corporal Lixian was found to have a crown and a scepter buried in the garden of his mansion, and was executed by order of His Majesty the Enraged Holy Emperor.

Now only the second emperor and the fifth prince remain. The second prince has long been an adult, participated in political affairs, made outstanding achievements, made many achievements in military affairs, and was humble and polite and wise. However, there is something inappropriate in the life of the second prince, that is, a little embarrassing, and it is said that the second prince is very manly. Of course, these also reached the ears of His Majesty the Holy Emperor more or less.

As for the last five princes, they rarely leave the mansion, but only read books in their mansions, raise flowers, or send people to find some trivial matters discussed in the streets and alleys as stories to pass the time, such as the duke and which countess were caught cheating on the spot, which minister married a rich merchant without a title, or some rich businessmen went bankrupt for some reason, or the poor boy became rich overnight......

The selection of the future heir of the empire is a headache, these are all things that the imperial magnates are secretly worried about, no one will say it in the open, of course, it is not their turn to say, everything depends on how His Majesty the Holy Emperor chooses.

But His Majesty the Holy Emperor is surprisingly calm, and he is a step-by-step director every day, but His Majesty the Holy Emperor is obviously irritable, sometimes he is obviously gentle and drizzling, and the next moment he is angry because of one thing or a sentence. Once, because of the fact that several soldiers of the city defense army were drunk and fighting with idlers in the street when they were not on duty, the current commander of the city defense army, Lieutenant General Han Cheng, was dismissed, and he was promoted to one of the five flag generals in the current Guards, Li Yan, a flag general with low qualifications, and Li Yan also changed from the status of a flag general to a major general, and the title of second-class baron was also promoted to a first-class viscount.

The old prime minister Liang Zhen has also been in poor health recently, and even had to be absent from the court several times. Liang Cheng, the eldest son of the old prime minister, is the commander of the 50,000 "Silver Fox Legion" in the south of the empire.

The magnates of the Shendu have been rolling in the power field for a long time, and they can also smell that the atmosphere is a little different from the past. Some people are much more settled, some people are so busy that only they know what they have to say.

In the garden of Prime Minister Liang's Mansion, the old Prime Minister Liang Zhen and his son Liang Cheng sat in the pavilion in the garden. There are no flowers and no trees near the gazebo. The guards closest to the pavilion were also a hundred paces away.

The old prime minister squinted at his son, changed the state of weakness in the court in the past, and said: "Rich and noble families have secret rooms, but we don't have them, why?"

Liang Cheng knew that his father didn't ask him, and he would explain it next, so he didn't open his mouth.

After a pause, the old prime minister continued: "Isn't it good to talk about something here, how good it is!

Liang Cheng nodded and smiled.

The old prime minister lowered his head, picked up the wine glasses on the case, took a sip of wine, and put it down gently.

"I heard that you are known as one of the three tiger generals of the empire in the future?" the old prime minister asked, staring at the wine glasses on several cases.

"That's what everyone complimented and laughed at. Liang Cheng still laughed.

"Whether it's a compliment or a joke. What a danger! Our family has the head of the civil servants and the military generals outside. In the eyes of some people, the family is prosperous and full of flowers, but in my eyes it is already dangerous!" After speaking, the old prime minister sighed lightly.

Liang Cheng frowned and said urgently: "Our family is loyal to Your Majesty and the empire!"

The old prime minister laughed when he heard this, "A wise monarch will never pin the safety of the empire on the loyalty of his subordinates, and a wise courtier will not rely on the trust of the monarch for all his wealth." Loyal ministers can also be discarded when needed, this is the art of scheming!"

"Understand why I summoned you back to the capital, you didn't participate in the affairs of the second prince and the fifth prince, right?" The old prime minister raised his head and stared at his son Liang Cheng with his eyes like lightning.

Liang Cheng hesitated for a moment and said, "Call me back, I naturally understand." However, the second prince showed his talent in the court and made many achievements. The good manhood is even more imaginary, and he is already an adult, and the fifth prince is young, only deferential and well-behaved......"

"Foolish! I have repeatedly told you not to get involved, but you just don't listen. The battle for storage positions has always been a quagmire and a whirlpool, and if you are caught in it, you may have the disaster of extermination!" the old prime minister closed his eyes and sighed.

The old prime minister was silent for a moment and said: "The second prince, hmph, the second prince has shown his ability and is sharp, and the fifth prince knows how to keep quiet and keep quiet at a young age, and knows everything about the world without going out." Fourteen-year-old boy, his city government is ten times more scheming than you. Just being obedient and well-behaved, this is only being obedient and well-behaved is a big chance for him!"

With a sigh of relief, the old prime minister looked up at the sky, "I don't know how to advance or retreat in case of trouble, I don't know how to know people, how can you support this family! From today on, don't say or move, I hope there is still room to turn around......

General Liang Cheng wanted to say more, but the old prime minister Liang Zhen had already brushed his sleeves and left.

"Fortunately, the state is peaceful, and the military department has no urgent affairs, so it doesn't hurt to take a few days off. You are also thirty years old, and this child is only about two months away from birth, I hope it is a boy, and it is better to stay at home to watch him be born!" the old prime minister's voice came from afar.

Since General Liang Cheng took leave in the military department, he hardly went out and rarely saw guests. Read a book in the study every day, or talk to a few staff members about innocuous topics. Occasionally, the general will be stunned, Xu is wife is about to give birth, and it is inevitable that the father will have some expectations and even anxiety in his heart.

The old prime minister, who had been ill for a long time, was still calm, and his condition did not lessen or worsen. But the spirit is a little weak. A few days ago, the second prince personally visited the door, and during the conversation, the old prime minister often answered the wrong questions, and even dozed off twice. In the end, the second prince left in a huff.

On the third night of the second prince's departure, something happened that shook the entire empire.

It is said that the second prince rebelled and led his troops to attack the palace, but was exterminated by the guards in less than half an hour. The second prince died on the spot.

The five princes happened to be serving His Majesty the Holy King, who was unwell, in the palace, and His Majesty the Holy King, who was shocked to hear the bad news, became more and more ill, and immediately issued an order to appoint the five princes as the princes and supervise the administration of the country.

Immediately after receiving the order, the five princes issued a series of orders to stabilize the situation and appease people's hearts.

Due to the appropriate measures taken by the five princes, everything in the entire capital is as stable as before. It's just that there are more teams of patrol guards on the streets of the capital.

As for the henchmen who participated in the rebellion of the second prince, they were also wiped out that night. Some were even dragged out of bed by the Guards who rushed in. I really don't understand that this guy participated in the rebellion and still had the heart to sleep on the day of the incident.

The subjects of the Great Han Kingdom are glad to have such a virtuous future monarch as the Five Princes.

First of all, during the illness of His Majesty the Holy King, the five princes did not untie their clothes and waited by His Majesty's side, which was in stark contrast to the second prince who took the opportunity to rebel, which can be described as filial piety.

Secondly, after the defeat and death of the second prince, the fifth prince ignored the opposition of the ministers and buried the second prince according to the prince's ceremony, which shows his brotherhood.

Thirdly, the five princes dealt with the affairs of the second prince's remnant party, and the attack was very small, only a few of the second prince's party leaders and their families were involved, and the servants were not treated harshly, which shows their benevolence.

In addition, the five princes were wise in dealing with the rebellion of the second prince, and their command was firm and calm.

The subjects were naturally glad to have such a person as a future monarch.

However, the stupidity of the second prince has made many people talk about it. The second prince actually attacked the 50,000 elite palace guards "Jinpeng Legion" with a mere 3,000 troops, which is not stupid at all.

According to inaccurate information, the second prince claimed that he was ordered to enter the palace by the king. What are you kidding, could it be that His Majesty the Holy King ordered him to enter the palace to rebel, and everyone laughed at this statement.

There are also some rural discussions among the people, which have raised several doubts about the rebellion of the second prince. Who cares, though. So many university scholars and great wise men say that this is the destiny of the five princes, and the auspicious people are in heaven. On the other hand, the second prince is perverse, and if he does too much injustice, he will kill himself. Could it be that you are a stinky bun seller who is smarter than those university scholars and wise men? Hmph, I don't have the ability, I still want to grandstand, it's ridiculous!

During this period of Prime Minister Liang's Mansion, everything was as usual.

The inner house of the Liang Mansion is full of joy.

However, the maids in a hurry and the restless healers added a touch of tension and anxiety to the joy of the house.

Mrs. Liang Cheng, the general, is about to give birth, and the people in the house are naturally ready for everything. The most powerful maid, the most experienced midwife, the best healer in the capital, and the herbs that may be needed in any case.

But the general's wife had only been in labor just now, and in a moment she regained her composure, as if nothing had happened. This situation has been repeated for the seventh day, and the life of the general's wife has not been greatly affected, but it has suffered the maids in the mansion and the midwives and doctors invited.

The subordinates in the house are already whispering. If the general's wife gives birth safely, everyone will naturally cheer, because the master's reward is inevitable.

However, judging from the current situation, everyone's hearts are full of unease. This child has not yet been born, and it has made the family uneasy, and I am afraid that he will not be a worry-free master in the future.