Sheng Duanming's memorial instantly diluted the impact of Wang Pingzhang's imminent departure. After all, compared with the crown prince who attracted much attention, the nearly seventy-year-old Xifu military aircraft was like a fading sun, and its importance was incomparable.

This time he did not encounter any obstruction or opposition from others. In fact, since the second prince lost all face at that court meeting, there was no suspense about the choice of crown prince. Because of the outbreak of barbarian rebellion in northern Xinjiang, Emperor Kaiping decided to appoint a crown prince.

Putting it aside for the time being, now that Sheng Duanming has brought up the matter at the right time, everything will naturally fall into place.

All the officials agreed, including Wang Pingzhang.

Emperor Kaiping nodded slightly and said calmly: "Since I came to the throne in accordance with the late emperor's imperial edict, the military and state affairs have been very important, and the personnel and administration have been very important. I have not been tired of my hard work, and I dare not let myself go. Xu Yinghong continued, and I worked hard day and night. I looked up to my ancestor Molie.

Zhao Fou, the most important entrustment, carries the Fou for celebration, carries the

In Yuanliang, Liu Xian, the eldest son of the emperor, is the head of the clan and belongs to God's will. I hereby strictly abide by the initial edict, carry out the ceremony, and obey the public opinion. I sincerely inform heaven and earth, the ancestral temple, and the country, confer a treasure on the book, and establish him as the crown prince.

Positioned in the East Palace, he has established a system that lasts for ten thousand years, and he has the heart to spread all over the world."

The ministers shouted: "Your Majesty is wise!"

The eldest prince Liu Xian, who was standing on the east side as usual, had his hands trembling slightly. He walked to the imperial cabinet and paid homage. He said nervously and excitedly: "My son, I thank my father for his grace!"

The second prince Liu Yun looked calm. It seemed that the words Kaiping Emperor said to him after he came to Prince Qi's Mansion had really changed his mind. The sixth prince Liu Zhi looked down at the ground, making it difficult to see the expression on his face.

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Emperor Kaiping did not look at the other two princes. He only stared at Liu Xian who was lying on the ground and said gently: "Get up. From now on, you must be more careful and self-examination. Don't be as chaotic and confused as before."

Liu Xian said firmly: "My father's teachings, my sons and ministers will definitely keep them in mind."

Emperor Kaiping then looked at Luo Ting, the ruler on his right, and said slowly: "Luo Qing, you will offer sacrifices to heaven and earth, the country, and the ancestral temple on my behalf."

Luo Ting left work with a normal expression, because this was a necessary process.

Of course, the appointment of a crown prince is not something that can be settled in a few words. All the disputes before today were just struggles and struggles to determine the candidate for the crown prince in advance. After Emperor Kaiping made the final decision, the real registration process began.

The first step is to offer sacrifices, that is, the emperor appoints a minister to preside over the activities of offering sacrifices to heaven, earth, the country, and the ancestral temple, in order to edict the heaven, the earth, the country, and the ancestors, and obtain their consent and permission, so that the crown prince can become Shuntian.

The legitimate heir to the throne.

Next, there are ceremonial guards, edicts, thanksgiving, receiving rites, and temple worship. Finally, the imperial edict is issued and written to the officials in various places and announced to the world. Only in this way can the ceremony be completed.

Luo Ting asked: "Your Majesty, when will the day of the ceremony be set?"

It is said that such a big event must find an auspicious day, and the Qintian Supervisor has already prepared several days. Emperor Kaiping thought for a moment and said: "It will be set in twelve days."

That day is May 17th.

Luo Ting cupped his hands and said, "I accept the decree."

Emperor Kaiping said calmly: "The Dongfu will preside over the details of the registration ceremony, and the Ministry of Rites will assist."

Luo Ting and Wu Kuan, the Minister of Rites, bowed in agreement at the same time.

Emperor Kaiping did not completely ignore Wang Pingzhang's existence because of Sheng Duanming's interference. After finalizing the matter of establishing the crown prince, he gave Wang Pingzhang a very high evaluation and rewarded him with a large amount of land, gold and silver, and also promised several clear money to the Wang family's children on the spot.

Noble official positions - of course, excluding Wang Jiuxuan.

Wang Pingzhang naturally burst into tears of gratitude and thanked him several times.

It is like a situation in which the king and his ministers are in harmony and happy.

However, some important ministers felt cold in their hearts.

If there is really no grudge, why did His Majesty just now ask Wang Pingzhang to decide on his own how to deal with those impeachments?

This is an invisible noose that may never appear again, or may suddenly tighten at some point in the future.

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In Jingren Palace, everyone in the palace was smiling.

Everyone knows that the eldest prince has become the prince, which means that Concubine Wu will naturally become the queen mother of the first palace in the future. Naturally, they and other palace people can be regarded as ascending to heaven. However, Concubine Wu is very strict, and the final work has not been completed yet.

ritual, so they didn't dare to show it too openly, and could only secretly rejoice in their hearts.

Concubine Wu was not as overjoyed as some people imagined, especially when she saw Liu Xian kneeling in the hall with a stubborn look on her face, her bright eyes couldn't help but have a hint of worry.

There was no one else in the main hall.

Emperor Kaiping placed the three-legged teacup as white as jade on the table and asked expressionlessly: "You are my eldest prince, why don't you dare to say these words in front of the courtiers?"

Liu Xian was slightly startled, thinking that he could say these words in front of the courtiers?

He didn't know how to answer this question, so he could only continue to bite the bullet and said: "Father, the Yanping Festival is held on the outskirts of Beijing. The Holy Emperor cannot leave Beijing easily."

The implication is obviously that he is worried that the old story of the fourth prince will happen again.

Emperor Kaiping said calmly: "How can it be the prince of Liang to be secretive? Just say what you want."

In the past, Concubine Wu would probably have changed her words at this time, but as Emperor Kaiping said, Liu Xian was already a prince recognized and accepted by both the government and the public, and he could not rely on others to help him move forward all the time.

Liu Xian's heart skipped a beat, and he said bluntly: "Father, the Duke of Wei is very thoughtful and ruthless, and today I am afraid that he will retreat instead of advancing. I know that my father is not willing to kill without teaching, which is weakening the elites in the army."

As usual, slowly draw the picture

, which is why Wang Pingzhang cannot be given the slightest chance. As long as the father lives in peace in the palace, it is only a matter of time that the power of the Wang family is completely eliminated. Furthermore, now that Pei Yue is not in the capital, some people may act more unscrupulously..."

Emperor Kaiping laughed angrily at him, turned to look at Concubine Wu and said: "Listen, that guy Pei Yue is not in Kyoto, and my safety is not guaranteed. It's okay for others to think so, even the prince I recognize is like this.

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Concubine Wu smiled and said: "Your Majesty, after all, it is because of Pei Yue's loyalty that Xian'er thinks so. Your Majesty told me before that Pei Yue did not want to go to Northern Xinjiang and did not even want military merit. It can be seen that his thoughts are on

It’s on His Majesty’s body.”

Emperor Kaiping would usually take her face into consideration, especially in front of Liu Xian, so he nodded slightly and said to Liu Xian: "There is no need to discuss this matter again. Wang Pingzhang has served the country for more than forty years, and I will always give him a satisfactory outcome."

I have to leave the stage, so that the villain will not scold me behind my back for being mean and unkind."

Perhaps it was Liu Xian's pure filial piety that touched Emperor Kaiping, who said in a rare and blunt way: "You must give what you want before you take it. I will let Wang Pingzhang end his career in glory in front of the soldiers in the capital, and I will liquidate the Wang family in the future."

Wu Xun

It will not cause turmoil, because I have done my best, and everything is his own fault, understand? As for my safety, even if we leave aside the third battalion of the Beijing Army, with the Forbidden Army and the Kyoto garrison here, who can turn this world upside down?

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Liu Xian always felt that something was wrong, but his father, who had always been vague in speech, had reached this point and could no longer help him continue to argue. He could only bow his head and say: "My son, I understand."

Emperor Kaiping said slowly: "After the registration ceremony, your marriage will be put on the agenda. I will ask you again today in front of your mother and concubine, are you sure you want to marry that Southern Dynasty princess?"

Liu Xian nodded slightly nervously and said: "The father, the mother, the concubine, and the sons and ministers have met Qinghe several times and agreed to marry her."

Emperor Kaiping and Concubine Wu looked at each other, then smiled slightly and said: "I understand, please step back."

"Yes, I will retire."

Liu Xian didn't know why, so he retreated in a daze. When he walked outside the palace, he was blown by the breeze. He couldn't help but think of Pei Yue in his mind. He heard that he killed more than a thousand barbarians in a battle at Yunzhou border town, but he was still as usual.

So brave and good at fighting.

The city seemed calm recently, but he always felt that this calmness was like the illusion before the boiling water boiled.

It would be great if Pei Yue was still in Duzhong. I think he would definitely be able to find some clues.

Liu Xian suddenly laughed to himself. Now that he was the prince, he could not rely on others for everything like before.

In the majestic and majestic imperial city, his figure was as tall and straight as a pine, and all the palace people around him lowered their heads and lowered their eyebrows.
Chapter completed!