Chapter 1977 Come out, secretly establish the crown prince
Zhu Ping'an knew history. In fact, Emperor Jiajing didn't have to worry about establishing a heir at all, because according to historical records, in a few years, King Jing would be ill-fated and return to the west. Emperor Jiajing would only have an independent son like King Yu left.
It's all him, there's no choice at all, so worrying about who to choose now is all in vain.
Moreover, when Emperor Jiajing was cultivating immortals and refining elixirs, he wanted to live forever and rule the world for tens of thousands of years, but he didn't really want to establish a throne in his heart.
He does not want to let his power slip away at all. He has a strong desire to control this empire and the highest power.
In feudal society, the status of the prince is truly one person below ten thousand people, second only to the emperor. The prince's East Palace is a small court, and there will be many ministers who will move closer to the prince and make bets in advance in order to follow the dragon; the prince
There will also be his imperial army. Although the number is far less than that of the emperor, sometimes a small number of people can do great things. When the emperor is unable to go to the court to govern due to military expeditions, tours, serious illness, etc., a prince will appear to supervise the country. The prince will oversee the country.
To handle state affairs and act as an agent in government affairs. In general, the emperor needs the prince to stabilize the inheritance of the country, but the prince will also share part of the imperial power and pose a threat to the imperial power.
In addition, because Emperor Jiajing was so superstitious about the motto that the two dragons should not meet each other, in order to protect his only two princes, he did not want to establish a heir apparent.
He only has two sons now. If he is crowned a prince, he will cry without hesitation.
The reason why Emperor Jiajing considered establishing a heir was because he was helpless due to objective reality.
The empire is so big, and he is no longer young. If he fails to establish a crown prince, the ministers will worry about the inheritance of the throne. If he dies and fails to establish a crown prince, the two princes will not fight each other even if they have their own supporters.
The huge empire could split into the Warring States Period in an instant, with rivers of blood flowing, which would be detrimental to the country.
Perhaps it was also due to his recent slight illness.
Therefore, Jiajingyi’s question about establishing a crown prince is really an important proposition. It is wrong to establish a crown prince, and it is wrong not to establish one. It is even more wrong to establish one. No matter how you answer it, it is wrong...
When I return to Beijing in the future, I will definitely meet the Holy Emperor. I think Emperor Jiajing might actually ask him this question.
You really need to prepare early.
If Emperor Jiajing asked him about establishing a heir apparent, how should he answer?
After seeing off the prince and his entourage, Zhu Ping'an returned to the study and thought about this fatal question.
I can't tell Emperor Jiajing to stop worrying so much. In a few years, your youngest son King Jing will die, leaving only King Yu. You have no choice, so you don't have to worry about who to choose.
?!
The crime of cursing the emperor's heir and the witchcraft rebellion will be placed on him, which is enough to kill him seven or eight times.
If I were to say which prince I would recommend to become the crown prince, based on sentiment, reason and history, there is no doubt that it would be Prince Yu.
It's just that you can think so, but you can't say it.
Zhu Ping'an sat in his study and began to think. Suddenly, an idea flashed in his mind, and he thought of the secret reserve system of the later Qing Dynasty.
Emperor Yongzheng, who experienced the struggle for the throne in Kowloon and finally won, learned the lessons of his generation and previous generations about the princes and concubines who fought for the throne, fought openly and secretly for the throne, fought against each other, and created chaos, and invented the secret. In the system of establishing a prince, the crown prince is no longer publicly established.
The specific method is: the emperor writes the name of the prince in his own hand, writes two copies, seals one in the box and puts it behind the "upright and bright" plaque in Qianqing Palace, and seals the other in the box and carries it with him for double insurance. Wait until After the emperor ascended to heaven, the ministers took out the two boxes in public, opened them in public, and after verifying that they were correct, announced who would succeed the throne.
The biggest feature of the secret crown prince system is that the emperor has full power to decide on the crown prince, which strengthens the imperial power.
Another advantage is that the emperor can change the prince at any time without any adverse effects. He only needs to change the name in the box he carries with him and the name in the box behind the upright and bright plaque.
It can solve many hidden dangers related to the country's foundation, break through the limitations of establishing a direct line of succession, and can also avoid the hidden dangers of "a tree showing off in the forest" and the hidden danger of the prince's invisible decentralization of power. Hey, if I don't publicly establish a prince, I won't There will be a prince who will decentralize power, and the ministers will not be able to place bets in advance.
It can also avoid the tragedy of princes killing each other for the heir, and concubines fighting openly and secretly for their own princes.
Anyway, Emperor Jiajing didn't really want to establish a heir, he just wanted to appease his subjects and stabilize their hearts.
As long as the ministers are summoned, the secret reserve system is announced, and then the pattern is made, two boxes are made, two names are written, one box is placed behind the "upright and bright" plaque, and the other box is carried with you, this minister's heart will The people's hearts have been stabilized, and the ministers no longer need to beep, and they don't have to worry about Emperor Jiajing's death after cultivating immortality and swallowing pills, and no one will succeed to the throne, causing a struggle for imperial power.
Even Emperor Jiajing was worried that the "two dragons would never meet" would come true and there was no name written in the box, so it was not a problem.
No one dares to verify the contents of the box anyway.
Anyway, Emperor Jiajing could open the box and change the slip of paper inside at any time. When he wanted to write his name, he could open the box and change the slip of paper with his name. When he wanted to change his name, he could also change his name at any time.
It's like killing two birds with one stone.
The more Zhu Ping'an thought about it, the more he felt that the Qing Dynasty's secret reserve system was tailor-made for Emperor Jiajing who believed in "two dragons never meet", "cultivating immortals and refining elixirs", and "being greedy and in love with power". It perfectly fit Emperor Jiajing's needs actual needs.
Simply perfect.
If Emperor Jiajing asks him, then he will give Emperor Jiajing a big surprise with this secret reserve system.
Let's continue to pack up the study. Only my handwritten manuscripts are left unpacked. After packing, we can leave for Shaoxing tomorrow. Li Shu's due date is getting closer and closer. If she goes to Shaoxing, the sooner she leaves, the better. .
"Brother Zhu, have a bowl of hot and sour soup to relieve the hangover and nourish the stomach." While Zhu Pingan was packing up his books, Li Shu came over accompanied by Hua'er and Qin'er. Hua'er was holding a bowl of hot and sour soup in her little hand. Wine soup.
"Haha, thank you, Sister Li. Don't worry. I just drank a glass of wine at the beginning of the banquet today. The prince who came to deliver the decree is a good friend of Feng Baofeng, who I know. I told them not to drink well, and they all also
A sensible person doesn't persuade you to drink." Zhu Ping'an smiled and took the hangover soup from Hua'er's hand.
Although he didn't drink much, this bowl of hot and sour soup was still quite tempting, and Zhu Pingan finished it in a few sips.
"Brother Zhu, have you packed up? Let Hua'er and Qin'er help you." Li Shu said with a smile when she saw Zhu Ping'an finished the hot and sour soup.
"These are the only manuscripts left. I'll just sort them into categories. Have your things been packed?" Zhu Pingan asked.
"It's been packed up, and the boat and carriage are ready, ready to set off at any time." Li Shu said with a smile on her face.
"Okay, then let's set off tomorrow. Walk slowly on the road and don't rush." Zhu Pingan said.
"Yeah, yeah, everything is subject to Brother Zhu's advice." Li Shu rubbed her belly and narrowed her eyes into crescent moons.