Speaking of this, he smiled slightly: "For example, if the Princess Ding'an of the previous dynasty had not stood up and defended the city for her father, how could the Princess Ding'an of this dynasty have such a title? "
"As for my status above the governor and in charge of all affairs in Beizhou, I will only tell you once, please listen carefully."
Liu Che looked around with a solemn expression: "As a princess of the country, I went to the fortress to get married. Also as a princess of the country, I sent an official letter hoping that the governors of the northern states would cooperate. As a member of the common people in the world, I I hope that I have the honor to be a counselor in state affairs, and I also hope that what I have done can one day be repaid to the people of the world. As for my identity, I am talking to you here——"
He pointed at his feet and said: "This is Juyan Pass. It is the city that was expressly given to me by the Great Chanyu of Rong Di in his credential! Here, I am not a princess, nor am I the Yan family of Rong Di." , I am the owner of this land! You actually stand on my land and ask me what qualifications I have to stand here?!"
The chief clerk's face changed after hearing this. When he saw her speaking so strongly, the anger in his expression disappeared, and he showed a bit of fear.
When Liu Che saw this, he sighed softly and softened his expression: "You just asked out the questions in your heart. What's wrong? Since I govern this place, I should act in accordance with the law. How can I do it because of this? Others disobey me and punish them at will? If this is the case, who will dare to speak out and remonstrate with me in the future?"
Immediately ordered to give the master a hundred taels of silver, so that the attendants would not be in trouble in the future.
The chief clerk originally thought that after taking the lead today, he would definitely have to eat a banquet, but he never thought that he would be rewarded instead of having a banquet. For a moment, he felt ashamed and bowed to Liu Che, hiding his face. And go.
Liu Che watched him leave with a smile. Without saying anything, he turned around and started busy among the papers.
Tang Zuo, on the other hand, frowned greatly after hearing this. During a routine meeting with several important officials in the city, he said to Liu Che: "The princess is too kind-hearted. She obviously received favors from the princess but didn't know how to bite her back." Those who do this should be pulled out and punished immediately!"
Ying Niang also said: "It's a pity that I'm not there, otherwise, I have to give him a good look!"
Liu Che didn't take it seriously, but instead tried to persuade them: "Even if you are a sage, there will be people who can't stand them, let alone me?"
Tang Zuo sneered and said: "Princess, why do you need to put gold on that villain's face? How could he have the intention to speak out and remonstrate with you? He was clearly deliberately making things difficult, with the intention of suppressing the princess's reputation..."
Liu Che said seriously: "I know that General Zhongwu means well, but I have made up my mind. What punishes him should not be my personal likes and dislikes, but the laws and regulations of the country. Today I violated the law because of my displeasure. , by setting this precedent, I’m afraid there will be endless troubles in the future!”
Tang Zuo didn't expect that the princess would say such words, but compared with what he said before, he really made a judgment and admired her.
The people around him showed respect and their admiration was beyond words.
After the meeting ended and everyone dispersed, only Xie Shu and Liu Che's uncle and nephew were left in the inner room. Xie Shu asked, "Would you like me to find someone to help you spread the word?"
Liu Che shook his head: "No matter how good my uncle is, how can he be compared with the emperor?"
He said: "Just wait, someone will do these things for us."
…
Since arriving at Juyan Pass, Fu Bolin began to quietly observe Princess Ding'an's temperament and behavior.
Seeing that she was still calm and calm even after her great achievements were not rewarded, she felt full of praise. Then she followed the emperor's wishes and incited those people in Beiguan whose interests were harmed by Princess Ding'an to rebel. Unexpectedly, Princess Ding'an was neither angry nor upset, and was frank and fair in dealing with things. Even when faced with accusations from rude people, she remained calm and rational.
That's all. Fu Bolin noticed that in the following months, those who opposed Princess Ding'an or participated in groups hostile to Princess Ding'an were either consumed on the battlefield or fell to the police. Under the big flag...
They all disappeared legitimately and with good reason.
The people in Juyanguan praised the princess for her generosity and virtue, and the princess indeed changed their lives with her kindness and benevolent rule. No one noticed that those who opposed the princess quietly disappeared under the sun. .
Even if someone noticed and went to check, they would only come to the conclusion that they deserved their crimes - how could they be punished if they hadn't violated the law?
The princess is clean and majestic, and her virtues are intact.
Fu Bolin ordered his subordinates to compile the first half of the story into a children's song, or to spread it around the world based on celebrity anecdotes. He himself wrote a letter to the emperor in person, writing down what he had seen and experienced during this time since he was at Juyan Pass. , everything is presented on the paper one by one, no matter how big or small it is.
Finally, he added: From what I can see, the princess is indeed a wise king.
…
Regarding the few people who came to Juyan Pass under the order of the emperor, Liu Che's attitude has always been to not get close to them, not to alienate them, and not to pry into them.
Whatever they want to do, let them do it.
Just like he chose to let Xie Shu, Tang Zuo and Ying Niang handle military affairs together.
Professional matters were left to professionals, and Liu Che just took charge of the overall situation. After the generals repelled the Rong Di attack for the third time, the first caravan heading to the Western Regions finally returned to Juyan Pass .
The angel from the capital also arrived at Juyan Pass at this time.
The emperor issued a decree and made Princess Ding'an the princess of Zhenguo. Her title was regarded as that of a prince. She was allowed to participate in government affairs and lead the military affairs of the states in Beiguan.
Chapter 96
The Emperor has been in the imperial court for many years, and he has long been accustomed to being the only one to dominate.
What is egocentricity?
That is, I can do whatever I want, and it is enough for you to just listen to the mountain’s cry of long live the mountain. Don’t be so bold as to point fingers at me!
I said that Princess Ding'an canonized as the Princess of Zhenguo, and I have already issued the decree. Then you can just say "The Emperor is Holy Ming" and "Long Live the Emperor", and stop jabbering!
The kings and courtiers all know the emperor's nature too well - this is not about how smart they are, but simply the survivor bias at work, because Those who do not understand the nature of the emperor will basically be sent to hell by the emperor.
After the decree was issued, the capital fell into silence. Then all the kings and courtiers came up to the emperor and blew rainbow farts to the emperor, saying, "Oh, Your Majesty, how can you think so carefully? You are indeed worthy of it." The son of God can see thousands of miles, which is beyond the reach of my generation!" Then he returned to his house and carefully passed the news to the chief minister and his staff to inquire:
What kind of drama is this old man singing?
Chang Shi and his staff looked at each other and finally gave two possibilities.
The first possibility is that the emperor was pleased with Princess Ding'an's achievements, so he granted her a special favor and allowed her to participate in national affairs with the honor of being a princess and treating her as a prince. There is no deep meaning.
It's just that they all know that this possibility... is too small!
You know, nowadays the atmosphere is open, and it is not uncommon for a princess to indirectly participate in politics and influence the court through her brothers or mother, or even with the tacit approval of her father, but that is only indirect.
An example like Princess Ding'an, who was directly approved by the emperor to participate in state affairs and took charge of all affairs in Beizhou like a prince, was unprecedented and the first of its kind!
Not to mention the newly added word "Zhenguo" that was newly added to her account!
What is Zhenguo?
In short, if understood literally, it means to rule the world and stabilize the country. Whenever the emperor gives these two words to one of the kings, he is telling the courtiers straightforwardly. ——This is the successor I have chosen. Hurry up and apply for a reserve!
If it were a princess, would it mean something else?
Which of the officials who can serve the emperor at his side is stupid? For such an earth-shattering event, without the emperor's permission, who would dare to add the word "zhengguo" to Princess Ding'an? ?
Chang Shi and his staff were frightened and came to the second possibility with some difficulty.
The emperor intends to make Princess Ding'an his crown prince!
If this were not the case, it would not be enough to explain the emperor's words and deeds, and it would not be enough to explain that the emperor did not reward Princess Ding'an for her great achievements, but a few months later he suddenly named her Princess Zhenguo!
If all the kings are now in their prime of life, if they are still seventeen or eighteen years old, or in their early twenties, they will definitely be angry and full of dissatisfaction——
Damn, why!
That's the throne, who doesn't want to sit on it? !
Dad, are you confused? Do you have a son? There are nearly twenty sons. Even if you have so many sons, you cannot meet your requirements. You have to risk all the odds in the world. Reserve the place for a teenage girl? !
But they are not.
The oldest prince is nearly twenty years older than Princess Cheng Ning, the eldest daughter of the East Palace - they are originally two generations.
The kings have served the Emperor for so many years, and during this period they have to endure the Emperor's suspicions and temptations that are far beyond ordinary people.
The older the old man gets, the more difficult he is to deal with. When he is happy, he will praise you a few times. When he is unhappy, he will hit you with a stick. When he is angry, he will talk to you. They, who are sons, still Don't dare to show fear and alienation from the emperor.
Every time they see a brother being killed, with the bloody corpse hanging in front of them, he still has to force a smile and say it was a good death or a wonderful death, because he is ignorant. Father, don't be angry. You are so angry. My body is not worth it...
It’s okay once in a while, but if it happens too many times, who can bear it?
At this time, according to the analysis of the staff, the emperor may intend to appoint Princess Ding'an as the heirloom. The kings who have many years of experience in serving Lao Deng are not thinking about "Damn, why should I risk my life?" Big vote!", but in one second he slid to his knees and said, "Dad, I will listen to you, don't kill me, oooooooooo!".
This truth is actually easy to understand.
If you establish the princess as the crown prince and initiate unprecedented changes, you can imagine the resistance that you will encounter.
Not to mention that this princess is not the princess of the present day, but the daughter of the East Palace who died young. Not only is she at a disadvantage in terms of gender, but she is also inferior to others in terms of seniority. Wang Yichou.
But the kings obviously will not feel that I have the advantage.
Princess Ding'an Zhenguo just looks weak and doesn't have an advantage, but behind her there is an emperor who can use a knife! ! ! !
Can they still not understand what Bai Tianzi is thinking?
Power is first, second in the world, and what follows is probably to find a qualified successor who can take the lead. Now he has found it, but someone is standing in front of his qualified successor - —What do you think he will do? !
It’s horrifying to think about it!
The fire in the inner room was actually not too hot, but beads of sweat on King Chen's forehead kept coming out. He wiped it again and again with a sweat towel, and tremblingly asked the chief minister and his staff. : "What do you think should be done in the first place?"
Chang Shi spoke first: "The most important thing is, don't let the emperor think that you will object to his appointment of Princess Zhenguo as the crown prince, and don't let your mother's family and wife's family join the team to oppose this matter. Go among them, Your Majesty, you are the eldest son among His Majesty’s surviving sons..."
In other words, if the emperor really goes on a killing spree for the smooth succession of the princess, you will be the first to die!
King Chen: "..."
Why is my life so miserable?
He really couldn't bear it anymore: "Otherwise, I should return to my fiefdom..."
The staff disapproved and said: "If you choose to return to the fiefdom at this time, what if your majesty feels that the prince is dissatisfied and wants to lie dormant and plan for it in the future?"
King Chen: "..."
Shed two lines of tears.
If King Chen is like this, why shouldn't the other princes be like this?
Stand up and oppose it. If you don't dare, you're afraid of being slapped.
Take the initiative to stand up for your father and niece - what if your father doesn't have the intention?
Do you want to influence the emperor and decide the candidates for the throne for the emperor?
Will be ga.
Kings: "..."
Tired, destroy it.
It's so hard for me!
After the emperor issued this imperial edict, he did not explain it. He just looked at the princess of Zhenguo in Juyanguan from afar with an almost eerie silence.
He asked in a low voice: "Have everyone been sent over?"
The confidant responded: "Yes, I will follow your wishes. Everything has been arranged."
The emperor responded with an expression of indifference.
