Chapter 163: Proposal to Establish a Reserve

Because it was expected before, when the result actually came out, although the Huanhua Palace was full of joy, it was still stable in the end.

On the other hand, Chunjia, Yun Fenghuang did not reveal anything earlier, and called three imperial physicians to confirm that it was a happy pulse before going to report the good news. The imperial pen that made him lose his composure on the spot was dropped, and the memorial was not approved. Coming to the harem, after personally confirming with Yun Fenghuang, he was really happy.

This news was known to the front court and the harem, so there was nothing not to worry about.

Basically, except for the accident of the imperial concubine, no one thinks that it is a good thing for the imperial concubine to be pregnant.

Even a concubine like Concubine Shu and Concubine De, who had always been with Yun Fenghuang, was a little worried in private: "It's been rare for the palace to be peaceful these few years, and I'm afraid it won't last long."

Everyone tacitly agreed that if Yunfenghuang did not give birth to a prince, he might fight for the heir, and if he gave birth to his own flesh and blood, he would not let it go... So, within two days, there were courtiers from the previous court who tried to make admonitions and proposed to establish a prince.

"My descendants are still young, so I don't know the wise and the foolish." Chunjia frowned when he heard the words, and refused on the spot, "The position of the crown prince is related to the foundation of the country, so it should not be taken lightly...in a few years."

"Your Majesty, although the princes are not yet grown-up, but the concubines are different, you can already determine the honor and inferiority." The courtier who made an admonishment said, "Because the crown prince is related to the country, it is also possible to decide on the status as soon as possible. A person of great learning teaches the prince to reassure the world!"

This is almost to say that he is worried about Yun Fenghuang, worried that King Qin is two years older, and will go to school earlier than the queen's sons. What if he takes advantage of this age advantage, plumps his wings, and covets the East Palace in the future?

It's better to establish the son-in-law as the heir early, not only to cut off Yun Fenghuang's thoughts, but also to let the front court and harem see the situation clearly, and gather around the prince earlier to ensure that the heir's power and status will not be threatened.

Chunjia looked at this courtier indifferently, and said slowly: "To rest the hearts of the world? Why is I already old now? Or do you think that I must live forever?!"

"...I don't dare!" The courtier heard that the words were wrong, and hurriedly pulled up his robe and knelt down, "I'm just doing it for the sake of the country."

The emperor sneered: "Whether you are planning for the country or for your family, you should know it well!"

Seeing this, several important ministers hurriedly came out to smooth things over. To put it bluntly, Chunjia did not continue to suffer from the attack, but he also made it clear that he did not intend to establish a crown prince for the time being.

The reason is that the princes are too young to see who has the ability to take over this magnificent dynasty.

This reason is actually very serious, but Yun Fenghuang's favor made everyone feel unconfident.

Therefore, after the three dynasties, the ministers are still worried.

Many people contacted Yi Guogong and Ouyang Yanran in private, asking them to put the country first, and persuade Chunjia not to give the noble concubine special treatment, otherwise, even if the noble concubine had no intention of seizing the crown, she might not be spoiled by the emperor. I have to think about it too.

It's just that although Yi Guogong was a little moved by what was said, he planned to persuade Chunjia if he had a suitable opportunity; Ouyang Yanran pushed two six five, saying that although the emperor loved the concubine, he also respected the queen. The dignified son of heaven, one or two Jieyu flowers closed his eyes, and he was more partial. As long as it didn't involve military affairs, why should a courtier meddle in his own business? Could it be that outsiders should care about which concubine you prefer in the mansion?

This is all about the emperor's inner house!

Today's son is already a rare Mingjun, you have to have confidence in him!

Knowing that Duke Yi agreed, Ouyang Yanran hesitated for a while, but in the end, he asked someone to bring a few messages to persuade him not to be a spearman for the Gu family: "The person who is discussing the establishment of the crown prince today is old with Uncle Zhaowu, so your Majesty may not be the same Seeing this, I rejected the request to become the crown prince. Uncle Wu Zhao's behavior, it is unknown what will happen in the future. It is better for you and me not to express our views on this matter."

But Yi Guogong has a different idea from him, probably because he was not relegated to a remote place by the Ji family at the beginning, and his family was suppressed. Yun Zhao felt that even if Uncle Zhaowu's loyalty to the emperor was questioned, the future of the Gu family was already at stake. It is very clear, but if Gu Zhen is in the latter position, the status and rights of her legitimate son should be guaranteed.

In any case, the threat that the noble concubine poses to the queen and the descendants of the princes can be seen by anyone.

Although the matter has not reached that point yet, if it is not asked or mentioned, it will not be so easy to solve if it has really reached that point.

Now if the emperor withdraws his preference for the imperial concubine, the most wronged person is the imperial concubine alone.

In the future, maybe the heirs of the empress and imperial concubine will all be involved?

Wouldn't it be a greater loss to the former court and the harem, and to Chunjia himself?

The emperor has always doted on noble concubines, but now he is a fan of the authorities, and the courtiers, don't they just play the role of reminding them at this time?

Otherwise, the imperial court spends so much salary to support them, is it for nothing?

"After so many years, Yunzhao still has this temperament." Ouyang Yanran sighed after hearing the reply, and said to her sons, "He is loyal and loyal... Your Majesty has a good temper and knows what he is like." People, 80% of them will not care about him. But the imperial concubine is not! He doesn't even think about it. It's not that the queen has no natal family. Who can't see the threat of the imperial concubine? The Gu family dare not stand up and say this to His Majesty, He went to talk about it, did he really think that the imperial concubine is a daughter of the Yun family in name, so she would show mercy to his subordinates?"

The sons of Ouyang's family asked cautiously: "Father, we have always been on good terms with the noble concubine, do you want to tell the noble concubine about this matter?"

Anyway, since Duke Yi can't be stopped from committing suicide, why not sell it to Yun Fenghuang?

But this proposal was rejected by Ouyang Yanran: "Remember, we are the courtiers of the country, and the one who is loyal has always been His Majesty and not anyone else, even the most favored concubine! The marriage with the Xie family earlier was also a big deal. Well, it doesn’t matter if we communicate with the imperial concubine, it’s just a temporary measure for cooperation. There’s a big right and wrong, how can we drive a woman?!”

"But since someone has already proposed to establish a crown prince, the next battle for the position of crown prince, even if it is not on the surface, is likely to be undercurrent." The eldest son whispered, "Dare to ask father, how should my family choose?"

Ouyang Yanran said indifferently: "According to the ancestral system, there is a heir to establish a heir, and no heir to establish an elder. But in my father's view, the position of the son of heaven is not qualified to be assumed by a son of heaven. What your majesty said is right. After all, the prince should be the son of heaven." To be able to support the position of the Eastern Palace, and to be the reserve like this, is the country's fortune!"

There is no way, he tried his best to protect Xiaozong back then, but Xiaozong's methods were really ineffective. He was beaten to pieces by the Ji family.

This is also because Ouyang's family is a time-honored and famous family, otherwise, it is impossible for them to fall and never recover... Even if Ouyang Yanran is still in power now, the education of the descendants and the cultivation of the means of the city have been delayed for many years. Regrets and losses are not something Royal Can can make up for.

So Ouyang Yanran's current idea is to establish a virtuous person without establishing an elder or a heir.

Whoever goes goes up.

After a pause, he continued, "The noble concubine has a deep mind, I'm afraid she has already been busy working in front of His Majesty, and sent a message to Concubine Shu in the palace to ask Concubine Shu to pay attention to it in the past two days. It’s good for the Duke to remind you. After all, he has no bad intentions as a minister of the same dynasty, but he just happens to be at odds with the imperial concubine.”

This is a typical scholar-bureaucrat's thinking. Although he knows that the imperial concubine is favored, in Ouyang Yanran's view, the imperial concubine can cooperate and make use of each other, but they only started their careers by relying on the emperor's favor, and they are not worthy of sincere respect.

On the contrary, Yi Guogong Yunzhao, who has no good or bad relationship with him, is a minister in the same palace. They are all scholars from the Zanying family. They belong to the same level and can talk peacefully and equally.

Yun Fenghuang in the palace didn't know about Ouyang Yanran's petty actions, and she was indeed slandering Chunjia: "...the concubine has been in the palace for many years, both the king of Qin and Zhaoqing were concubines who watched their biological mothers get pregnant and gave birth hand in hand. , Now that they are all in school, the concubine finally got news. I thought it was God's pity, but who knows that the courtiers are forcing His Majesty with the matter of the prince! This is all the fault of the concubine, the concubine You shouldn't be thinking about having your own flesh and blood with His Majesty! A concubine...a concubine should not be alive!!!"

After she was confirmed to be pregnant, although the Xuanqing Palace took care of her carefully like a glass person, Chunjia also attached great importance to it, asking about food, clothing, housing and transportation in person every three days.

Now seeing the pear blossoms raining on the imperial concubine, she kept saying that she should be damned if she got along, and it was better than being happy, so the courtiers told her with concrete actions that her child was unpopular, so Chunjia couldn't help feeling very sad Pity, hugged her and comforted her again and again: "Ah Huang, why do you need to think too much? Just concentrate on confinement. You are expecting our child in your womb, and I am also looking forward to it. There is no room for others to make irresponsible remarks." ? Furthermore, I did not agree to this matter."

Yun Fenghuang choked up and said: "I really don't understand why they look down on me like this? Is it because His Majesty dotes on me? But let's not say that I haven't done anything harmful to nature, just say that Your Majesty has always been wise and powerful. , can it be controlled by the concubine?"

"They keep saying that His Majesty is a Mingjun. In their eyes, Mingjun is just so untrustworthy?! But if there is any trouble, I'm afraid you will be seduced by the concubine!"

Chunjia was very upset that the courtier proposed to establish the crown prince. He started to be a puppet after he ascended the throne. How many years has he been in charge? You haven't been a puppet for a long time, and now you tell him that it's time for you to establish a crown prince. Even if the Ji family and the regent are already cold, the emperor still inevitably has a sense of crisis: If the crown prince is finished, I will have something to do. Is it convenient for you to take the young master to the throne and repeat the years when the Ji family suppressed the imperial power? !

And his objections were sincere.

Even if the emperor still wants to establish a son, but he has three sons. After deducting the Chu king who has been out, the tenth prince and the twelfth prince may seem to the Gu family that the twelve princes are bleeding from the Gu family. Definitely a priority. But for Chunjia, these two are his sons, both are his sons who are raised in front of the empress, so it depends on the future performance of these two children to choose who to choose.

In such a great dynasty, it is not just any person who can be qualified to sit on the throne of God if he is taught by a bachelor of the attendant.

How could Chunjia be willing to destroy the fruit of victory that Chunjia worked so hard for in the hands of her children and grandchildren?

If the two sons-in-law are not up to date, then...

The emperor must also only consider the succession of the bastard.

In short, regarding the position of the East Palace, Chunjia's idea is that if he can establish a son, he should try his best to establish a son.

After all, the son of a legitimate son conforms to the ancestral system from ancient times to the present, and it is not easy to make mistakes in establishing a descendant, and it is not easy to cause civil strife in the royal family.

But if the disparity between the legitimate son and the concubine is too great, of course the community should be the most important.

Anyway, no matter whether it is the son of the aunt or the son of the concubine, the queen will eventually be the queen mother, and this is not his promise.

Since Chunjia felt that he had a clear conscience in this matter, and was pushed by Yun Fenghuang again, he felt that the courtiers who forced him to set up a crown prince were indeed really guilty: Don't you always say that I am a wise king?

I also feel that I am a Mingjun!

So why don't you trust me? ? ?

Think about it, these courtiers say that he is a Mingjun, and at the same time think that the emperor will be swayed by the concubine anytime and anywhere, which makes it hard for Chunjia not to suspect that these courtiers are all hypocritical and cannot be trusted!

The emperor found an excuse within two days, and sent the courtiers who proposed to establish the crown prince, as well as several others who tactfully expressed their agreement, out of the imperial capital.

All sent to remote places as officials.

The kind of bad luck that will never come back in this life.

When this move spread, the courtiers understood that the emperor was very disgusted with the proposal to establish a crown prince.

But in private, they felt that this matter might have something to do with the imperial concubine.

I just felt that Yunfenghuang really had the appearance of disaster, and he couldn't continue to indulge her, otherwise the consequences would be disastrous.