After King Zhao left Tai Chi Palace, he went to see Zhao Mingzhan who was on duty. It was on duty at this time, so the father and son returned to Prince Zhao's Mansion together and went to the study to discuss things.
King Zhao told Zhao Mingzhan these words of the emperor, and Zhao Mingzhan frowned when he heard the words.
King Zhao looked at his expression and reached out to touch his chin: "What on earth do you think? Speaking of which, you are my son. To boast, I still think you are much better than those others. If If you are willing, it is indeed a good thing for Dong Zhao."
"When he said such things before, I thought he was testing our father and son, but now, he is serious."
It is true that the emperor has no successor, and he urgently needs an heir who can take up the responsibility of the country.
Zhao Mingzhan was helpless: "Why do you think about this, father? I am not your majesty's biological son after all. If your majesty has no heirs and adopts me, there will be nothing to say in the court. But now your majesty has four sons. After a while, I'm afraid my eldest grandson is about to be born."
"If I go there, I will be established as the crown prince. What I have to face every day is the open and secret attacks of these people. Because I have accepted this kindness, I will have to give in and tolerate it. Even if I ascend the throne in the future, there will be a lot of troubles. thing."
Zhao Mingzhan just thinks this matter is too annoying. He would rather do more practical things instead of weighing strategies every day.
Moreover, he also has a lovely wife and young son. If he really takes that position, he will be forced to accept the third palace and the sixth courtyard. When the time comes, the husband and wife will no longer be husband and wife, and the father and son will no longer be father and son. He is very unwilling to do so.
He is now the son of Prince Zhao, so there is no accident. When his father retires, he will be Prince Zhao. By then, he will be rich and powerful, so why should he?
"That's true. Although the emperor has not taught these sons well, he can still be regarded as a loving father. If he really makes you the crown prince, you will definitely treat these and others well. You can't be belittled or killed. You can’t kill them, you still have to offer them with respect, and no matter how the other party treats you, you have to endure it.”
"This is a lifetime of trouble."
"But if you don't want to, then we can only choose the first one. I'm afraid it will be a lot of trouble then, and it will be even more troublesome."
After all, as an emperor, you really have the power, but if you are a regent, you will be exhausted and have no merit, and it will probably cost your family life.
This is a headache.
King Zhao walked around in place several times and cursed the emperor several times.
Zhao Mingzhan had a cold expression on his face. Seeing that his father was so annoyed that he was jumping up and down, he explained helplessly: "Father, there is no need to worry too much. When His Majesty first mentioned this matter in the past, my son went to seek a solution. Now, I have a clue."
King Zhao paused: "Oh? Tell me."
Zhao Mingzhan asked King Zhao: "Father, do you still remember that there is a ninth prince in the palace?"
"Nine..." King Zhao paused, "I'm afraid this Ninth Prince is inappropriate."
The Ninth Prince is the youngest son of the emperor. He is only eight years old this year. His biological mother was just a palace maid. Later, she was named a concubine because she was pregnant with an heir. However, she died during childbirth.
When the Ninth Prince was born, some things happened in the palace. There were rumors that he was a troublemaker and a nuisance to relatives. Therefore, although the emperor was okay with him, he was not close to him. Moreover, the Ninth Prince was silent, did not like to talk, and did not study well. Mediocre, the four books and six arts are all mediocre.
Sometimes the gentleman who taught the prince asked him questions, but he didn't know how to answer.
In the palace, he has always been a transparent person. Because he is young, has no maternal family, and has nothing to offer, plus he is the emperor's biological son after all, so his life is so peaceful and ordinary. After all these years.
Zhao Mingzhan said: "My son secretly observed the Ninth Prince. He really didn't find anything in a short period of time, but as time went on, I discovered a few things."
"This Ninth Prince is not really innately stupid, but is actually very smart, calm, and very patient."
Speaking of this, Zhao Mingzhan smiled: "He understands his situation clearly. With his background and age, he should have been out of luck for that position. If he performed well, not to mention his life, Otherwise, life will definitely be difficult."
Since you can't climb up, it's better to return to the ordinary and live a stable life. No matter who comes to power in the future, he will still be able to become a king.
"My son has checked the books he was looking through, and they are quite interesting. Most of them are about some off-beat people's livelihood travel notes."
"Father, my son thinks that this Ninth Prince is quite good. Firstly, he is at the right age and His Majesty can still teach him for a few more years. Secondly, you and I support him and are kind to him. From now on, we will guard the palace. Run your errands as hard as you can now."
King Zhao thought about it carefully and felt that it made sense. However, there was also a shortcoming in this matter: "But if by then, he is afraid of the palace, what should we do?"
Zhao Mingzhan smiled: "The possibility of this matter is much smaller than that of being a regent. If he ascends the throne in the future, we will be separated by another layer. Even if we want to depose him and ascend the throne, it will not be easy. .”
"And my son has carefully observed him for a period of time. He is mostly kind to the people around him. He even met an injured cat and quietly brought it back and bandaged it with medicine. He also planted trees and flowers in his spare time."
"If my father is really worried, I have another idea. If His Majesty agrees to this matter, how about we find a teacher to teach him."
"who?"
"Li Lin."
"..." King Zhao was silent for a moment, and actually felt that this matter seemed feasible.
The descendants of the Li family have always been broad-minded and knowledgeable. They are quite familiar with the people's livelihood and even the ways of serving the emperor. If he is invited to teach the Ninth Prince for a few years, even if he is dull, he will Can learn something.
To put it bluntly, even mud can help you climb up.
But there's still a problem.
King Zhao asked: "But how could he agree?"
This is indeed difficult to do. As the head of the Li family, Li Lin wanted nothing, so how could he bother to teach the prince for others.
Zhao Mingzhan added: "Li Lin married Princess Wenxiao. Behind Princess Wenxiao, there are the Duke of Jinning and the Duke of Zhenguo, and he will definitely return to Licheng in the future. By then, the Duke of Jinning and the town will be there." The Duke's Mansion has become jealous of those in power."
"If he wants these two mansions to live in peace, Princess Wenxiao will have no worries, and she is probably willing to do so. Please make a promise in exchange for your majesty to ensure that the Jinning Palace and the Zhenguo Palace will be stable for a hundred years."
"In this way, it is very likely that this matter will be accomplished."
King Zhao thought about it carefully and thought it was very good: "It's feasible."
