Early the next morning, Wei Chen got on a carriage and entered the palace. Today the emperor was going to hold a Jingyan ceremony at the Wenhua Hall, and as a Jingyan official, Wei Chen naturally had to be there to attend the ceremony.
After waiting outside the palace for a short time, the emperor's imperial chariot arrived in person, and the officials filed into the palace. Ying Gong, Han Zhang, Wen Yanchang and other honorary ministers and elders were at the top, while Wei Chen and other Hanlin officials were at the bottom. Before the Jingyan officials arrived, the chamberlain had already placed a royal eucalyptus in the Wenhua Hall. One volume each of the four classics and history was displayed on the eucalyptus. There were also two volumes on the two lecture eucalyptus on the left and right of the hall for the Jingyan lecturers.
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After everything was ready, the officials of Honglu Temple saluted, all the officials shouted long live, the emperor ascended to the throne, and the prayer ceremony officially began.
The lecturer, Wen Yanchang, a bachelor of Longtuge University, came to the lecture and bowed to Zhao Zhen: "Today, Jingyan will give a lecture on "The Book of Han? Kong Guang Biography"."
Zhao Zhen suddenly became silent.
"Book of Han? Kong Guang Zhuan" tells the story of Emperor Cheng of the Han Dynasty adopting the clan and passing the throne to his nephew Emperor Ai of the Han Dynasty. Wen Yanchang told this history for Zhao Zhen on Jingyan, and its purpose is self-evident.<
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There was a dead silence in the Wenhua Palace, and the lower-status Jingyan officials did not even dare to breathe, for fear of suffering the same disaster.
However, at this moment, Wei Chen bowed his head and walked out of the queue, walked to the royal eucalyptus, and bowed to Zhao Zhen.
Just when everyone was secretly surprised, thinking that Wei Chen was going to say something, he just leaned over and took out the "Book of Han" from the imperial eucalyptus, turned to the biography of Kong Guang, pressed the pages with a golden ruler, and then
Respectfully and silently step aside.
Only then did everyone suddenly realize.
It turns out that Wei Chen came out of class not to speak out and give advice, but just to read the emperor's book.
For a moment, everyone was dumbfounded.
This Wei Chen, when was it bad to go to the emperor to read the book, and did he have to choose it at such a nervous moment?
But they can't blame Wei Chen. After all, Wei Chen is the official secretary of Jingyan, and this is his job.
However, with Wei Chen's interruption, the tit-for-tat tense atmosphere in the Wenhua Hall unexpectedly eased a lot.
Zhao Zhen secretly breathed a sigh of relief and looked at Wei Chen, who was looking at his nose and heart as if nothing had happened. A smile flashed across his eyes.
Wen Yanchang also glanced at Wei Chen. He did not comment on Wei Chen's behavior just now. He just coughed lightly and began to formally lecture to Zhao Zhen and the six ministers and nine ministers who were accompanying him.
It has to be said that although Wen Yanchang kept a straight face all year round and looked like he would stay away from strangers, his academic level was indeed very high. He quoted classics when he lectured, and the Hanlin officials who were famous for their extensive knowledge nodded repeatedly.
, no wonder he can sit in the high position of the second assistant.
However, Wen Yanchang had no intention of giving lectures, and soon began to use the example of Emperor Cheng of the Han Dynasty to admonish Zhao Zhen.
"Emperor Cheng of the Han Dynasty was not as far ahead as your Majesty in civil and political skills, but he made a prompt decision on the matter of the throne, and your Majesty was his teacher."
Zhao Zhen was silent in response. After a long time, he sighed and said: "I know your loyalty, and your words are true. I will update you in two or three years."
Wait another two or three years.
Alas..., another delaying tactic.
All the ministers in the palace shook their heads secretly after hearing this. This has been an old routine among officials for many years.
Han Zhang, Wen Yanchang, Xu Mu...how many civil and military ministers mentioned the matter of establishing a prince countless times. Every time Zhao Zhen either said "You are right, I understand" or "Okay, okay, please tolerate me again"
Two or three years”.
Three years and three years, three years is so many years. To be honest, with Zhao Zhen's current body, how many three years can he still have?
It is urgent to establish a reserve!
Xu Mu immediately left the office and knelt down, saying in a clear voice: "If the big clan has no children, the smaller clan will take care of him. This has happened since ancient times. Now that the throne in the East Palace is empty, the world is worried. I sincerely ask your majesty, for the sake of the country and the people, to leave the clan.
Choose a wise man to take charge of the throne and inherit the great unification!"
After Xu Mu finished speaking, Han Zhang also came out and said: "The emperor's heir is the key to the safety of the world. I risk my life to remonstrate with you. I sincerely ask your majesty to establish a heir apparent as soon as possible!"
"I second the proposal!"
All the ministers in the palace fell to their knees with cheers.
When Zhao Zhen saw this scene, he felt a little disheartened and asked in a low voice: "Do I have to choose a son of the clan as my successor? If I give birth to a prince in the future, what will happen to the son of the clan who is chosen as my successor?"<
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Han Zhang immediately replied: "If the emperor's heir is born and the clan retreats to the vassal service, Diansu Wei, and Yin Jingyi, it will be enough to make the world look forward to it."
Zhao Zhen was speechless and said angrily: "You are the chief minister of the Great Zhou Dynasty. Just let whoever you think is suitable be the crown prince!"
Han Zhang was startled and said quickly: "Your Majesty's Sacred Heart is the one who chooses the crown prince. I dare not speak nonsense."
"Don't mention this matter again. I'm tired. I'll end it today!"
Zhao Zhen had a sullen look on his face, snorted coldly, and immediately dismissed Jing Yan and walked away with a flick of his sleeves, leaving only the courtiers in the palace looking at each other.
However, Zhao Zhen is a benevolent king after all. Even though he was extremely angry, he still did not forget to order a banquet for the ministers who participated in the Jingyan this time.
Royal banquets are generally very simple, with the exception of the Jingyan banquet, which is very rich in food and wine. There are four plates of tea and food on the table, five plates of fruits, one plate of snacks, five plates of appetizers, four-color dishes, and six minutes of wine. While Wei Chen was pouring himself a drink, he suddenly found Han Zhang sitting next to him at some point. Wei Chen quickly stood up and saluted.
Han Zhang motioned Wei Chen to sit down with a smile, then stroked his beard and said: "Wei Xiuzhuan, do you know why the officials appointed you to serve Jingyan this time?"
Wei Chen said respectfully: "I don't know, I would like to ask Prime Minister Han to inform me."
Han Zhang leaned over and got a little closer to Wei Chen, and said in a low voice: "You may have guessed that nowadays, there are all old people inside and outside the palace, and most officials can't believe it. You are the only one who has been appointed by the officials as Liu Yuan Lang. It is a God-given gift.
You are auspicious and you come from a poor family, so the official family made an exception and chose you as a Jingyan official, so that you can have many trustworthy ministers around you."
Of course Wei Chen understands this.
When many emperors get old, they like to promote some young people with no background or foundation to their side, just because these young people are easier to use than the old ministers, and Wei Chen has obviously entered this sequence.
Because of this, Wei Chen's position is so embarrassing. He is highly trusted by Zhao Zhen. Although he rose quickly, he must stand firmly on Zhao Zhen's side when encountering disagreements in the court, otherwise he will be in trouble.
No longer, even to anger the emperor.
However, Zhao Zhen is stubborn in his opinion on the general trend of establishing a crown prince. If Wei Chen stands on his side, he will become a complete sycophant and will be poked in the bones by the world.
It will all be in vain.
That's why Wei Chen felt hesitant before.
Fortunately, Sheng Hong solved Wei Chen's doubts and allowed Wei Chen to clear up the clouds and see the sun, which made him suddenly enlightened. So when the ministers were admonishing today, Wei Chen also firmly followed and seconded the proposal.
Although Wei Chen saw a look of displeasure with him in Zhao Zhen's eyes at that time, he understood that this was only temporary and Zhao Zhen had begun to waver.
This must be the reason why Han Zhang found him this time.