After a long silence, Wan Dabao finally asked: "What will you do if this slave doesn't obey?"
Concubine Pei smiled faintly, and glanced at the door with slightly raised phoenix eyes.
Standing there was Eunuch Liu, with his head lowered and his hands folded, standing very respectfully. Only the corners of his mouth were slightly raised, showing a hint of sinisterness.
Wan Dabao has never been very fond of Liu Xiaoxi. If this boy can win the emperor's favor, doesn't he know how to speculate? So what if he is in charge of the Imperial City Department? The person whom the emperor trusts the most is himself, and he can't compete no matter how hard he competes.
But he never expected that Liu Xiaoxi had no intention of competing with him for the position of confidant, but had already chosen his next master.
"Your Majesty, I have never treated you lightly in these years. Do you really want to..."
Before he finished his plea, Wan Dabao himself became frustrated. How could he be so naive? This kind of thing would always be bloody. What does the life of a slave mean? No matter how much he begged, the imperial concubine would not let him go.
.Because his existence is an obstacle.
Either vote like Liu Xiaoxi, or...
Concubine Pei didn't say a word, she just stood there, as cold as a mountain.
This is something Wan Dabao has never experienced before.
The first time he met Concubine Pei, she was still a young girl, bright and proud, like a blooming spring flower. Later, she was widowed and reunited with the emperor who had just ascended the throne, with the fragility that had just been ravaged by wind and rain.
. Then she entered the palace and became a concubine. In the past twenty years, I have seen her nobility, demureness, sternness, and kindness... but I have never seen this overwhelming silence.
Wan Dabao even had a feeling that such a concubine frightened him more than the emperor himself.
He wanted to be like the loyal servant in the opera, angrily scolding the imperial concubine for her ulterior motives and daring actions, but...
Under the gaze of the imperial concubine, Wan Dabao's waist bowed down little by little.
"Slave..." he said with tears, "I want to accompany His Majesty on his last journey."
Concubine Pei finally spoke, her voice soft and soft: "Everyone in the palace knows about Eunuch Wan's loyalty. Go back. There will be people who can read these medicines. Just stay with His Majesty."
"Thank you, empress."
Wan Dabao wiped the tears from his face, straightened his clothes and stepped out of the tea room.
…
No one expected that Guo Xu would say such righteous words that the whole court was shaken.
This is Guo Xu. Guo Xu, who has no principles and only knows how to maneuver, actually talks about great achievements for a long time?
Look at his upright and awe-inspiring look, why is he so weird?
However, what he said is very reasonable.
Isn't the reason why we can't decide who should be the reserve leader just because both candidates have obvious flaws?
Prince An has a good temper, but he has no talent in government affairs and is easily confused. Now he has a leg injury. The fourth prince is too young and cannot be called smart. Once the imperial power falls away, it will be a question of whether he can take it back.
No matter who is established, there will be some differences.
The great victory in the northwest a few years ago gradually revived many people's desire for unification.
The death of Tang Jing, the Duke of Southern Chu Dynasty last year, further fueled their ambitions.
Maybe, the time has really come to dominate the world?
At this time, whether it is Prince An or the fourth prince, they always find it difficult to take on such a big responsibility...
"The lower official seconded the proposal." The first person to respond came out, "Guo Xiang's words are really like enlightenment. I believe that Emperor Taizu has a spirit and will definitely support it. Whether it is King An, the fourth prince, or King Yue, they are all
The blood of the Jiang family, the descendants of Taizu, and whoever succeeds to the throne are all the same. If Daqi can really unify the world, this will be the foundation for eternity!"
"That's right! I agree!"
With the first, there is the second.
I don't know how Fu Jin manages it. He has already attracted a group of courtiers, and these people will naturally speak for Yang Shu.
And among those who were neutral, many were moved.
If we can really unify the world and achieve great things...
"Humph!" There was a cold snort, and Zhang Tan finally spoke, "This is the first time I know the truth. Guo Xiang is so eloquent. He talks as if the king of Yue will be able to dominate the world as soon as he succeeds to the throne. Buddhists say that the sky is full of flowers.
, this is beyond imagination."
Guo Xu, who was always respectful in front of him, did not give in at all at this time, and said proudly: "How can we control the giant ship of the country if we don't even dare to look forward to the future? Ordinary people have to take one step at a time and see three steps at a time. I
When I assist the king in governing the country, I will naturally have to plan for ten or twenty years."
Zhang Tan said calmly: "Since Prime Minister Guo said ten or twenty years, there is also a doubt about the truth. The Holy Lord established a grand-nephew and abandoned his own son. This gap has been opened. What should we do in the future? Should we also change the inheritance of the direct eldest son?
Already?"
Succession by direct eldest son is the foundation of etiquette and cannot be changed. If this is changed, the current set of rules will be shattered and the world will be in chaos.
Guo Xu smiled and said: "Look at what Zhang Xiang said, how does this matter have anything to do with the succession of the eldest son? Previously, the eldest prince and the second prince were convicted, and the Holy Emperor ordered King An to manage the government. Who has any objection? It is natural that the elders and younger ones should be in order!
Isn't it true that something happened to King An now, and it's hard for him to succeed to the throne? He does extraordinary things from time to time, how can he stick to the rules and not know how to adapt?"
Zhang Tan knew in his heart that Guo Xu had come prepared. He didn't know how long he had been pondering all these principles in his mind just to overwhelm him today.
Zhang Tan is not a person who is good at talking. White Tiger Star Officer has always been a military commander, which is also his origin. To argue with Guo Xu, who is a good reader, is to use his own shortcomings to attack the enemy's strengths.
He looked at them one by one.
Those who clearly sided with the King of Yue, plus those who were persuaded by Guo Xu, were almost half of the group.
When did it become so deep-rooted and luxuriant? It has become so powerful.
"If Prime Minister Zhang has no objections, why not just let it be settled like this?" Guo Xu said aggressively.
Zhang Tan said: "Isn't Prime Minister Guo too impatient? Just say a few words and it will be settled?"
"Hasn't a consensus been reached?" Guo Xu smiled, "I see that no one objects to it!"
Who said he didn’t object? It’s just that no one came out to argue for a while. Why is he talking to himself like this!
An official under Zhang Tan's family shouted: "I don't agree with this! The emperor has his own children, so he shouldn't establish another one. The rules cannot be broken, so we still have to establish a fourth prince!"
"That's right! Even if King An is not successful, there are still four princes and five princes. There is no reason to establish a grand nephew while the biological son is still alive. You may sound high-sounding, but you have broken the etiquette!"
Guo Xu's expression remained unchanged: "You two are the only ones who oppose it, and most people agree with the truth!"
"Who said that? Has Prime Minister Guo counted him? There are obviously many people who oppose it."
"That's right! Mr. Guo, please don't open your eyes and tell lies. In the worst case, we will count them now!"
After listening to these words, Zhang Tan still had doubts in his heart.
A rough estimate shows that our own side still has a slight numerical advantage, but Guo Xu's words obviously have a provocative meaning. Could it be that there is already a plan here?
If this is the case, he will have no choice but to cut his salary. (To be continued)