Chapter 1460 Back to the Matter of Establishing the Crown Prince
Does the Emperor have any questions?
All the officials were stunned in place, and then looked at the emperor.
They have some feeling now.
It felt as if the emperor was digging a hole for them to jump into.
The key is that there are so many of them, and it seems that they all really jumped in.
The emperor's problem? What problem could the emperor have?
They have all asked Zhao Chen to lead the troops to the front line.
What questions could the emperor have?
Taiji Hall fell silent, and all the officials were waiting for the emperor to speak.
Wei Zheng and Fang Xuanling looked at each other, and then saw a smile on Wei Zheng's lips: "Everyone, it is not that easy for His Highness the King of Han to lead troops to the front line." ??
"Don't you all know what kind of temper His Highness the King of Han is? That's really not the case. If you want him to lead troops on the front line, he won't do it if there are not enough benefits."
"What does Prime Minister Wei mean by this? Isn't it right for the King of Han to contribute to the country?"
"Is it possible that we have to give him some benefits before the King of Han is willing to lead his troops to the front line?"
An official asked.
But the other officials remained silent. Just as Wei Zheng said, they were too familiar with Zhao Chen.
That guy is really the kind of person who doesn't do anything when it's not good for him.
Now that they have agreed with the emperor, Zhao Chen is sent to the front line to lead the troops.
So that means what Wei Zheng said must be something they have to figure out a solution to.
And now they understand what the emperor's so-called problem is?
I am afraid that the emperor had not planned this matter in advance.
"What does Changsun Shangshu think?" Wei Zheng looked at Changsun Wuji.
What does Changsun Wuji think?
Changsun Wuji would not express his opinion without hearing what the emperor's problem was.
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br> And for Changsun Wuji, his relationship with Zhao Chen is still relatively good now.
There is no need to offend Zhao Chen by saying useless words.
"Your Majesty has decided this matter, and I have no opinion whatsoever." Changsun Wuji slightly cupped his hands, and then retreated to his seat.
The emperor was quite satisfied with Changsun Wuji's attitude.
Seeing that the other officials were silent, the emperor smiled slightly and said to everyone: "As Prime Minister Wei said just now, that boy King of Han will not agree to lead troops on the front line without any benefit, so I have an idea, and I want to talk to everyone. Let’s discuss this.”
All the officials looked at the emperor one after another. They were curious about what the emperor's so-called idea was.
"Given that the King of Han's military exploits are now unrivaled, and Yuengai Suwen is the number one enemy of our Tang Dynasty, I have decided that if the King of Han can capture Yuengai Suwen, he will be crowned crown prince immediately..."
"Your Majesty, why are you back to the matter of establishing a crown prince?"
Before the emperor finished speaking, an official interrupted.
They finally understood that the emperor had said so much, and all the previous arrangements were actually for the purpose of appointing Zhao Chen as the crown prince.
"What I'm talking about is not about canonizing the crown prince. What I'm talking about is that I want to capture Yuengai Suwen and avenge the soldiers of the Tang Dynasty who sacrificed for me."
"If the King of Han cannot capture Yuan Gaisuwen, he will naturally not need any reward."
"What are your opinions?" The emperor raised his voice, obviously a little annoyed.
Baiguan stood in the Tai Chi Hall, his face looking slightly better.
Although Zhao Chen is very capable, Yeon Gaesumun is not a freeloader either.
If it can really be easily taken by Zhao Chen
Next, it is also a great good thing for Datang.
If Yuan Gaisuwen could not be held, the emperor would have no reason to say that Zhao Chen would be canonized as the prince.
"I think this idea is a good one. If the King of Han can really capture Yuengai Suwen, it will prove the ability of His Highness the King of Han. It is normal for His Majesty the Emperor to confer him the title of Crown Prince."
"If the King of Han cannot hold Yeon Gaesomun in check, Yeongaesomun will at least be a little wary if the King of Han leads the troops at the front."
In the Tai Chi Hall, an official was whispering.
When the other officials heard this, they nodded slowly.
Obviously they have no way to convince the emperor now.
Then I had to agree with the emperor's decision.
Otherwise, if they continue to oppose the emperor's decision, the emperor will inevitably become furious and turn his anger on them.
As for Zhao Chen, who can say for sure what will happen in the future?
How could Yeon Gaesumun be so easy to deal with? Besides, the emperor had promised not to take the lead in attacking Goguryeo.
If Yeon Gaesumun was not absolutely sure, he would not be stupid enough to declare war on the Tang Dynasty again.
Therefore, the matter of Zhao Chen being canonized as prince has not yet been revealed.
They don't have to worry so much now.
"Your Majesty, I agree with your Majesty's decision, but I also have something to ask your Majesty to agree to." An official said.
The emperor looked over and saw that he was a minister from the Ministry of Personnel.
"Tell me first." The emperor nodded.
"I would like to ask your Majesty to advise His Highness the King of Han not to launch a war against Goguryeo until there is an absolute reason for war. We, the Tang Dynasty, cannot fall into an unjust position." said the Minister of Rites.
"I can promise you this, but I will not allow Datang to lead
Starting a war first will not put Datang into a passive situation. "
"There is another thing. None of you are allowed to spread the things mentioned in today's court meeting. The King of Han is not allowed to let him know even a little bit. I will let him go to the front line, but it is nothing like what you just said. Won’t tell him.”
"I hope you can also keep your mouth shut. If I find out that someone spreads the word, I will not take it lightly."
"My dear friends, please remember this!" The emperor glanced at the officials of the Tai Chi Palace and his voice was slightly low.
Although I don’t know why the emperor issued such an order, since the emperor said so, the officials naturally did not dare to object.
They all nodded.
"I know it, Your Majesty, please rest assured!"
After hearing what the officials said, a smile finally appeared on the emperor's face.
Wei Zheng and Fang Xuanling looked at each other and nodded slightly.
"Your Majesty, I still have this memorial." Changsun Wuji spoke again.
The emperor nodded and signaled to Changsun Wuji.
"Your Majesty, Li Xiaogong, Minister of Rites and Prince of Hejian County, has not been to the Ministry of Rites recently. Officials from the Ministry of Rites have come to our Ministry of Personnel to inquire about this matter, but what happened to the Prince of Hejian County?" Changsun Wuji continued.
Since the emperor came back from Qizhou, Li Xiaogong disappeared from the court.
This feels very strange.
Changsun Wuji even suspected that Li Xiaogong was the mastermind behind the Qizhou riot.
They are also the people behind the scenes in Qizhou official circles.
"Yes, Your Majesty, the King of Hejian did a lot for the court while Your Majesty was away from Chang'an. Why did the King of Hejian disappear after His Majesty came back? But is there anything wrong?" After Changsun Wuji finished speaking, other officials began to speak.