The emperor transferred his anger to Huang Qiong, not for other reasons. It was only then that the emperor, who was disturbed by the cries of the prince who was frightened to tears, remembered it. After the summoned princes arrived, one by one, he was punished by kneeling down. I had been angry for a long time, and I just cursed loudly, but I still didn't explain clearly the reason for my anger.
Although the emperor knew very well that all the princes had their own power in the court, as well as the prince, king of Shu, king Yong, king of song, and even King Shen, who at least looked like a real nerd, knew the news and did not Not much later than myself. But after all, the uninformed sons accounted for the greater number.
Just like what Huang Qiong said, at least you have to let these sons who don't know the inside story understand better, right? At least we have to let them know what is real right and wrong, right? But the problem is, it's true that he is the biological father of these sons, but he is also the emperor. The emperor cannot admit his mistakes, and the emperor is never wrong. There is no doubt about this.
Arriving a little late, Huang Qiong looked very eye-catching in the scholar's uniform among the sons who were all wearing court clothes, including several young sons who were also wearing county court clothes. He became an emperor who was half a beat too slow to react, a punching bag and a lead-in to get down to business. Fortunately, Huang Qiong reacted quickly and immediately handed the emperor the ladder to step down from the stage.
The emperor who took over from the steps was not vague this time and directly let his sons figure out the reason for being scolded. When the queen was seriously ill and died, she refused to be summoned many times. King Jing and King Duan, who were unwilling to go to the capital to attend to illness or attend funerals, were finally willing to go to the capital.
It's just that the two of them came to Beijing in a manner that made it unclear whether they came to attend a funeral or to plot rebellion. According to the ancestral system, the prince can have thirty guards in his domain, and two hundred guards are used to guard the prince's palace. Even if you are summoned to the capital, you are only allowed to bring twenty guards, and you are not allowed to bring any guards. Any more than one will be regarded as rebellion.
Moreover, after taking the vassal, the prince was not allowed to leave the domain within a radius of 100 miles. If the prince exceeded 100 miles, he must request an order. Entering Beijing without purpose can directly lead to rebellion. But not only did the two kings come to Beijing without an imperial edict, but they each brought a total of 30,000 people with them. Not to mention that Queen Daxing's mourning period has passed, these 30,000 troops and horses can be directly concluded as treason.
"Beast, how could I give birth to such two white-eyed wolves? Loyalty, filial piety, brotherhood, propriety, justice, integrity, and shame have all been thrown aside. All the books I have read for so many years have gone into the dog's belly?" After announcing the reason for his rage, After that, the emperor roared again in confusion.
Although he knew the reason before, no matter how much the emperor yelled and scolded him, the prince, who had always remained silent, felt as if he had been beaten to death after hearing that the old man finally disclosed the reason that made him so angry. After the emperor's anger calmed down a little, he immediately picked up the topic and said: "Please calm down my father."
"These two sons have no regard for human relations, and in the name of paying filial piety, they are actually committing treason. Now they are openly leading troops to the capital, which has become a fact of rebellion and is truly treason. I am willing to relieve my father's worries and lead the army to kill him on behalf of heaven. These two thieves are here to relieve my father’s troubles. I also ask my father to issue an order to send troops to put down the rebellion immediately.”
I'm afraid no one but himself knows what the prince was thinking before. But now after saying these words, everyone present understood that the prince was determined to add insult to injury. After years of secret competition, brotherhood has long been forgotten. For the current prince, it is crucial to get rid of the two opponents who have suppressed him for many years.
What's more, if I can get the opportunity to lead troops to counter the rebellion this time, I can just put my hand into the army. This is exactly what I have been dreaming of for many years. In the past, the emperor's grip on military power was too tight. Even as a prince, he could not even touch a hair. With such a rare opportunity this time, how could the prince let it go?
But as soon as the prince said these words, Huang Qiong immediately knew that something was wrong. The prince, who was probably carried away now, thought of himself as the emperor too simply and was too impatient. Did he really think that his thoughts could be hidden from his own father?
Whether the emperor asks him or not is his own business. How the emperor wants to solve the problem is also a matter for the emperor to consider. This matter should never be brought up by you, the current prince of the dynasty, on your own initiative. What's more, both Prince Jing and Prince Duan were born from the same mother's belly as you, the crown prince.
You keep vowing to kill these two kings. What will the emperor think of you as his biological eldest brother? Or the eldest brother from the same mother? Second thief, is that what you should call me? The prince made a mistake at the wrong time and in the wrong place when he came forward. It is estimated that a reprimand is indispensable.
But he hadn't waited for the emperor to make any statement on the prince's words. When the other adult princes saw that the prince had become a leader, they also opened their mouths and took the initiative to challenge him. He vowed to kill these two thieves openly and silently, so that he could relieve his father's worries and solve the problems for the court. Among the clamoring princes, apart from the prince, the King of Song was the most popular.
Even Prince Shen, who was regarded as a true nerd by all the princes, actually looked eager to try. At this time, King Jing and King Duan, in the eyes of these people, had already plummeted from brothers to criminals and rebels, and to rebellious officials and traitors who were punished by everyone.
King Yong, who was kneeling next to Huang Qiong, was about to follow suit and express his loyalty to his father. But he felt Huang Qiong, who was kneeling next to him, gently tug on his sleeve. The confused King Yong raised his head and saw Huang Qiong, who was silent at this time, looking at him and shaking his head slightly.
He also pointed at the emperor with his chin. After hearing what the prince said, his face became even more livid. Although I don’t know what kind of medicine this ninth brother is selling in the gourd right now. But after all, he is also a meticulous person. King Yong, who knew that this ninth brother would never act without aim, simply shut his mouth and did not join in the voices of condemning the traitor.
Except for King Shu, Huang Qiong, and King Yong who was stopped privately by Huang Qiong, almost all the other princes who were slightly older had already expressed their opinions. It's just that among the excited princes, no one noticed the emperor's increasingly ugly face.
"Okay, very good, you are all really my good sons. You are really extremely loyal and filial, and I should really be extremely pleased. But, I want to ask now. If I choose two people from among the princes, go If you capture these two people, how will you treat them?" Looking at the excited sons, the emperor suddenly asked.
As the crown prince of a country, when the prince of the dynasty heard this question from the emperor, it was of course his duty to take the lead: "Father, these two thieves, on the occasion of the death of their mother, did not want to enter the dynasty to mourn their mother, but instead took the opportunity to raise troops. Those who create chaos are actually unfaithful, unfilial, unkind and unjust people."
"It is natural for everyone to punish these rebellious ministers and traitors. If my father, the emperor, decides to allow my son to lead the army to put down the rebellion, my son will definitely not show mercy and will definitely kill these two beasts with his own hands, so as to avenge his father's sorrow. Although they are siblings of the same mother as I, Chen, the public is public and the private is private, and I absolutely dare not abolish the public for private reasons."
What a joke, if the emperor is planning to select two princes to lead the army as he said, how can the prince give up this opportunity to others. Military power, this is what all princes dream of. How could I let him be left alone? Not to mention that the emperor has not appointed anyone yet, even if he has appointed someone, the matter must be messed up.
From the prince's point of view, if other brothers were given this opportunity, he would really have trouble sleeping and eating. He was too aware of the urine nature of his brothers. The prince made up his mind that even if he couldn't get it, he would never let other brothers have the opportunity to get involved in the military power. So when the emperor asked this question, the prince quickly jumped out to answer.
"How do you know that they are really going to rebel? After all, the ground in the capital is not clean right now, and there is even an assassination of the prince. It is understandable that they bring more people. Also, they are all your mother. My fellow compatriots, can you really do this?" The emperor asked again, seemingly unconvinced by the prince's answer.
As early as when he heard the emperor asking the princes for the first time, Huang Qiong knew clearly that the emperor was fishing. If the prince had not been so arrogant, even if he had not heard the emperor's true intention from the previous words. So it’s time to hear that there is something wrong with this ironic statement, which has an obvious meaning.
It's just a pity that this person heard that the two kings rebelled and changed the decline since the death of Queen Daxing. It was as if he had been injected with chicken blood. The prince could be said to be passionate and vigorous, but he obviously did not hear the emperor. This attitude actually made it clear the true intention of his words. Looking at the prince who had fallen into the trap, Huang Qiong could only smile bitterly. It would be strange if he was not unlucky today.
Just as Huang Qiong guessed, the prince really didn't pay attention to the obvious meaning of the emperor's words. He was very excited and said: "Father, these two traitors violated the iron law set by Emperor Taizu of our dynasty and secretly raised private soldiers. Now they have openly led troops to the capital. What they have done is already Sima Zhao's intention. Everyone on the street knows that this is a done deal.”
"It's true that they are my brothers, but they are also my ministers in Daqi. The prince has committed the same crime as the common people when he breaks the law. Now these two thieves have committed such a heinous crime. I don't dare to commit such a crime just because they are my brothers." He is seeking protection for his own selfish interests and perverting the law. If he does not kill him, not only will the law of heaven be unacceptable, but he will also be unable to explain himself to the people of the world."
"My son, I know that my father cares about the relationship between father and son. However, the way is the state's national law, and the family has its rules. Without rules, there is no place. Our heavenly family is supported by the people of the world, and we should set an example for the people of the world. I, my son, are now willing For my father, I will kill these two thieves in order to fulfill the relationship between father and son and preserve the dignity of the Tian family." When the emperor asked again, the prince said directly and decisively.
"Okay, the prince is really my good son, and he really deserves to be the prince of the dynasty. I should feel satisfied to have a prince like the prince who is willing to share my worries, right? It seems that the prince will replace me today, Did you take action to resolve the matter? Yes, it’s really good. It’s a country with national laws and a family with family rules.”
After hearing the prince's answer, the emperor smiled instead of being angry. It's just that the laughter was a bit infiltrative, and instead of being filled with any joy, the tone was filled with a deep sense of sadness. The emperor did not answer the prince for a long time, but raised his head, looked at the other princes who had just taken the same stance as the prince, and said: "Do you also have this idea?
The emperor's laughter was full of sadness, even a dull person could tell that something was wrong. One by one of the most cheerful princes who were jumping up and down just now, they were all dumbfounded involuntarily. Faced with the emperor's stern question, they all nodded involuntarily. The prince looked at his biological father, whom he barely knew, with some confusion.
