Zhang Tan didn't want to make the matter a big deal.
For him, it was meaningless to ask whether it was the eldest prince's fault. It was better to investigate quietly.
Who would have thought that things would become a big deal.
As soon as he arrived at the Yamen, he heard two clerks talking.
"I never expected that the eldest prince would have such courage."
"Yes! I haven't heard of him causing any trouble in the past two years. I thought he had restrained himself!"
"Isn't that true? I only heard that he almost lives in Xuandu Temple and prays to the Holy One every day. As a result, he caused a big fuss as soon as he arrived."
"People's hearts are so weak! How can you be satisfied with your current situation after being a prince?"
Zhang Tan stopped the two people: "What are you talking about?"
The two minor officials were so frightened that they quickly apologized: "I don't dare to talk nonsense anymore. Please have mercy on me, Prime Minister!"
"What is the truth asking you?" Zhang Tan said coldly.
Huh? The two clerks looked at each other suspiciously, and one of them was bolder and replied: "Don't you know, Mr. Prime Minister? Huang Yuanjian has already found him. He said it was a trap set up by the eldest prince, so he asked him to open the door by mistake.
Got the recipe."
"How do you know?" Zhang Tan frowned. He had clearly ordered not to let anyone else approach Huang Yuanjing.
"It's...it came from Mr. Guo."
Guo Xu?!
Zhang Tan's face darkened and he ordered: "Tell him to come and see the truth!"
"yes……"
Zhang Tan was filled with anger.
What does this Guo Xu want to do? He actually publicizes this matter, is he trying to go against him? He doesn't usually go out of his way, and he is very respectful to himself. Could it be that he...
Zhang Tan became suspicious.
At this critical moment, he couldn't help but be suspicious.
The emperor saw that he was on his last legs and was about to face the problem of his successor. It was inevitable that demons and demons were ready to take action.
Guo Xu came soon.
He saluted and asked, "Prime Minister Zhang has summoned you, but do you have anything to give me?"
Zhang Tan stared at him for a while and then asked: "Did you tell the story about Huang Yuanjing?"
Guo Xu answered frankly: "Not bad."
Just admit it.
Zhang Tan asked coldly: "What do you want to do?"
Guo Xu was surprised: "What does Prime Minister Zhang mean by this? I don't want to do anything."
"Then you will announce this?"
Guo Xuqi asked: "Is there anything wrong? Doesn't Prime Minister Zhang want to announce this matter?"
He asked so naturally that Zhang Tan was stunned for a moment, as if his anger had no reason.
Without waiting for his answer, Guo Xu said: "Prime Minister Zhang, this is a serious crime of treason! Huang Yuanxuan suddenly issued such a prescription, which caused the Holy One to fall ill. You and I know clearly what the Holy King's condition is now. Regicide.
How can a crime be ignored? Do you want to let it go lightly? If this matter is not investigated, how will King An explain it when he returns?"
Hearing this, Zhang Tan understood.
"Are you in a hurry to surrender to King An?"
Guo Xu looked angry: "Even if Zhang Xiang is a senior, he can't tarnish my reputation like this! The cause of the illness is suspected. Isn't it the duty of a minister to find out the truth?"
Seeing his righteous and awe-inspiring look, Zhang Tan almost believed him.
This official fan! Seeing that a new king is about to be replaced, he is eager to show his merits in front of King An! By blaming the cause of the emperor's illness on the eldest prince, King An's succession will be more stable.
Zhang Tan had nothing to say to him and wanted to send him away, but Guo Xu refused to let him go.
"Why doesn't Prime Minister Zhang say anything? If a subordinate has made a mistake, as Prime Minister, shouldn't you correct him? Or do you really have something wrong in your heart?"
Zhang Tan was aroused by him and scolded: "Guo Xu, stop messing around here! The truth is not announced because of the current situation and there is no need to add more details. Isn't it a matter of course for King An to succeed to the throne?
Seeing that the Holy One is not in good condition, at such a critical juncture, the first priority is to stabilize the situation. Announcement of this matter now will not only have no effect, but also make people's hearts wander."
In the past, Guo Xu would never have been so different from the Prime Minister, but today he made up his mind.
"I beg your pardon that I cannot agree with what you said! Do you know that since the eldest prince knew that the Holy One was seriously ill, he came back from Xuandu Temple and made a fuss to see the Holy One? After all, they are father and son. Are you so sure that His Majesty will not be soft-hearted?
If His Majesty is temporarily soft-hearted and summons him to the palace..."
"Calling him into the palace will not change anything! In the past two years, His Majesty has been planning for King An, how could he change his mind temporarily?"
Guo Xu sneered: "Do you have to change your mind? Your Majesty has difficulty speaking now. What if he takes advantage of it?"
What he said was meaningful, and Zhang Tan could tell that he was alluding to Jiao Zhao's ascension to the throne.
"With so many people around His Majesty, how could he take advantage of them?"
"That's hard to say." Guo Xu disagreed. "After all, he has been the crown prince for nearly twenty years. Who knows if there is any secret chess made by him in the palace?"
Zhang Tan had nothing to say. If he continued to argue like this, it would be impossible for him to win. Guo Xu said it might be possible, so how could he dare to vouch for it?
Guo Xu took the opportunity and said: "Besides, this matter has not yet gone through the political affairs hall. Even if you are the prime minister, it is not easy to decide such a big matter alone, right? Why not call them all over and see what everyone says?"
Zhang Tan wanted to kill this official fan! In order to get to King An, he really lost his face!
At this moment, a report came from outside: "Master Prime Minister! The eldest prince heard about this and wants to kill himself to clear his name!"
"..."
Zhang Tan cursed in his heart.
They are all careless goods!
…
The eldest prince set up a bureau in the Huangyuan Court to murder his father, and it only took a few days for the matter to become a hot topic.
Zhang Tan wanted to investigate quietly, but was stabbed out by Guo Xu.
The eldest prince cried out for injustice, and the judge from Huangyuan also cried out for injustice. Up and down, there was a foul atmosphere.
Some people stood up to the eldest prince and felt that there was no need for him to do such a thing.
There are also people who stand in the Huangyuan judgment, and there is no need for him to risk his own life to frame the eldest prince.
In the chaos, everyone was looking forward to King An's return.
As long as King An comes back and the title of crown prince is decided, all these messy things can be burned away.
Afterwards, the more Zhang Tan thought about it, the more something was wrong.
To say that the eldest prince wanted to take advantage of the opportunity to ascend to the throne, he really didn't believe it.
As the emperor's confidant, he knew very well how much of a fool the eldest prince was.
He alone has been deposed, so where can he find the ability to correct the imperial edict?
If it had existed, it wouldn't have been abolished in the first place.
This matter seems like someone framed the eldest prince.
But what are the benefits of framing the eldest prince? Making the situation so chaotic will make Prince An a popular figure.
——Wait a minute, King An!
Zhang Tan suddenly thought of it, got up in the middle of his sleep, and hurriedly called for someone: "Quick! Go pick up Prince An!"
Putting the charge of rebellion on the eldest prince completely ruined the road to restoration. Now as long as Prince An returns to the capital, his succession to the throne will be confirmed.
If the other party really wants to cause trouble, they will definitely attack King An at this time.
However, he was still late.
A few days later, the news reached the capital.
King An was in such a hurry that he fell off his horse and broke his right leg! (To be continued)