Everyone was shocked, and these words were like a stone, slamming into a calm lake.
Indeed, in terms of merit, none of these princes can compare with King Li.
King Li is the most capable person.
It's a pity that he is not the son of Emperor Hongyuan and is not qualified to inherit the throne.
Yun Qing glared at the minister angrily and said: "Master Wu, no matter how many achievements King Li has made, what does it matter? Is he a bloodline of the emperor? Besides, he has left the capital privately and defected out of the country. He has already become a criminal to be pursued.
, how can such a person be compared with a wise king? I think you are deliberately mentioning him now because you have ulterior motives."
And Emperor Hongyuan's face had already turned black.
Mr. Wu realized that something was wrong and said hurriedly: "Your Majesty, please calm down. I am not supporting King Li. I was just outspoken. I also hope that the Emperor Haihan will do it."
"That's enough! Don't argue anymore!" Emperor Hongyuan said, looked at Su Ming and said, "Su Aiqing, now everyone is recommending a wise king, what do you think?"
After Su Ming frowned, he cupped his hands and said: "Your Majesty, the matter of establishing a crown prince is of great importance. I dare not make false claims. I will listen to the Emperor in everything. I believe that with the Emperor's wisdom, he will surely be able to choose the right person for the future of Chu State."
A wise king."
Emperor Hongyuan raised his eyebrows slightly, "Okay, after observing this period of time, I actually think that the wise king is very good. He has a kind personality, understands the people's sentiments, is both civil and military, brave and resourceful, and is indeed the best among all the princes.
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As he said that, he stood up, looked at everyone, and said, "You are right, you are right. The matter of establishing a crown prince is indeed urgent. First, King Jin and King Rui did not hesitate to murder me in order to fight for power. This really chills me."
.Now that the situation is turbulent, in order to avoid shock to the government and the opposition, and to prevent the brothers from fighting each other again, I must establish a prince as soon as possible to stabilize the country."
"Your Majesty is wise." Yun Qing immediately led the crowd in replying.
Emperor Hongyuan nodded and said: "The wise king has always been benevolent and filial, and he is also noble and considerate of the people. Chu will need such a wise king in the future."
As he said that, he glanced at the wise king and then looked at everyone, "I have decided to make the wise king the crown prince. Eunuch Xu, send an order and ask Qin Tianjian to choose a good and auspicious day, and I will hold a ceremony for the wise king to establish the crown prince.
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"Yes, Your Majesty." Eunuch Xu said quickly.
When Yun Qing and others heard this, they were all very happy, "Your Majesty, your Majesty."
The wise king also quickly knelt down and said to Emperor Hongyuan: "My dear father, I thank you."
With that said, after bowing to Emperor Hongyuan, he said: "Father, please rest assured that I will continue to work hard to assist my father, love the people, and never let down the emperor's kindness."
Yun Qing immediately said: "Your Majesty, with talents like His Highness the Wise King assisting you, I believe that the Kingdom of Chu will have long-term peace and stability, which will be passed down from generation to generation."
"With the emperor's cultivation, the virtuous king will definitely become better and better, and he will definitely not let the people down." A minister said flatteringly.
Emperor Hongyuan was very happy to hear these words.
He smiled and said: "Okay, I believe that with the talents of the wise king, he will become a wise king in the future, and our country of Chu will be prosperous for thousands of generations, and its foundation will last forever."
At this time, Yun Qing and others laughed happily, but King Yan and the other princes could only force a smile and congratulate the wise king against their will.
Only they themselves know how depressed and dissatisfied they feel at the moment.
Su Ming, on the other hand, narrowed his eyes carefully, with a scheming look on his face. No one could guess his thoughts.
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After retreating from the court, Yun Qing and others surrounded the Xian King and took the lead in leaving the palace.
Su Ming led several ministers and walked slowly in the palace.
After they left the palace, King Yan quickly followed them.
"Master Su." King Yan quickly stepped forward and stopped in front of Su Ming.
Su Ming raised his eyelids lightly and said, "Is there something wrong, Your Highness, King Yan?"
"Master Su, can we take a moment to speak?" King Yan hinted.
He is very anxious now because the emperor has appointed a wise king as the crown prince. If he does not fight for it, he may be ruined for the rest of his life.
Su Ming narrowed his eyes lazily, "His Royal Highness, Prince Yan, if you have something to do, just say it here!"
"But..." King Yan glanced at the ministers around Su Ming, feeling a little embarrassed.
Those ministers immediately understood and said: "Master Su, Prince, you talk first, we will avoid it first."
After saying that, several people quickly walked away.
After they left, Su Ming said calmly: "Several adults have left. Your Highness, if you have something to say, please speak directly."
King Yan looked at Su Ming flatteringly, with a look of eagerness on his face, "Master Su, what do you think of the fact that the wise king was established as the prince?"
Su Ming raised his eyebrows and said, "Of course I would like to congratulate the virtuous king. The emperor's vision is unmistakable."
King Yan immediately said: "Master Su, I don't believe you really think so. This wise king has always been at odds with you. Once you let him inherit the throne, you will not have a good life!"
"Really? The wise king is very benevolent. If I think about it, he is not the kind of person who will retaliate. Besides, everything I do is for the sake of the country and the overall situation. I believe that the wise king will understand."
Su Ming said expressionlessly.
Seeing him say this, King Yan was extremely depressed.
He scratched his head helplessly, "Mr. Su, I can see that in your heart you don't agree with letting King Xian become the prince at all. You are just talking about what you mean. To be honest, I don't agree with letting King Xian, a sick young man, be the prince."
Convinced. Not only am I unconvinced, but the other princes and ministers are also unconvinced. It’s just that they all dare not raise objections because of the power of the Nalan family."
As he said that, he looked at Su Ming and said eagerly: "Mr. Su, to put it bluntly, this wise king owes his existence to the Nalan family. You know the Nalan family. They support the puppet emperor in Donglin Kingdom.
They cover the sky with one hand and control the government. Do you also want Chu State to become like this? Do you also hope that Chu State will fall into the hands of people with foreign surnames?"
Su Ming darkened his eyes, "King Yan, are you overthinking? It's still early, so you don't have to worry so much."
"My worries are not unfounded. You and I are at odds with the wise king. To prevent him from retaliating against us when he gains power, we must make plans in advance."
As King Yan spoke, he leaned towards Su Ming and whispered, "Master Su, I have always respected you. For our future, how about we unite? You support me and persuade the emperor to change his mind and establish me as king."
As the crown prince. If I ascend to the throne, you will be the number one hero. Whatever you want, you will have it."
"Whatever you want, you will have it?" Su Ming's eyes sarcastically said.
Isn't that what he is like now?
He already had this kind of life, so why did he need to take risks for a King of Yan?
King Yan thought that Su Ming was moved, and nodded quickly: "Yes, if you are willing, I can make you a king with a different surname when the time comes, and I will also grant you a fiefdom and glory, so that you can enjoy endless glory and wealth."