Three days later, Ying Zheng issued an edict announcing to the world that he would appoint Fu Su as the crown prince.
Five days later, Fusu held a coronation ceremony in the Ancestral Temple.
Ying Zheng visited the Ancestral Temple in person.
In Fengchang, Hu Wujing became the prince's minister of ceremony. Li Si put a cloth crown (literary crown) on Fusu, Meng Tian put a leather crown (wu crown) on Fusu, and Ying Bi put a jade crown (jade crown) on Fusu. Adult crown), after the three crowns were completed, Ying Zheng stepped down from the throne and personally gave Fusu a unique jade sword.
at the same time.
Ying Zheng said loudly: "From now on, the emperor's eldest son Fusu will be the crown prince of the Qin Dynasty. He will be responsible for the government and will work with the prime minister's office to supervise all matters."
When the handsome Fusu Guanjian cloak walked out of the hall and stood in the corridor to thank the distinguished guests, the whole courtyard of the Imperial Ancestral Temple resounded with the cheers of the heroic prince of the Qin Dynasty for thousands of years, and all kinds of discussions filled the green pine forest. Voice.
Hu Hai stood in the crowd, looking at Fusu who was crowned with a sword, his eyes full of envy.
Why wouldn't he want the person standing on the high platform to be himself?
But now he is just a spectator.
He could only watch Fusu accept the worship of the courtiers and the overtures of the officials, and he could only follow the courtiers and say some compliments that were not true to his heart. Thinking of this, Hu Hai even regretted , Is it really wrong for me not to argue in the court?
But soon.
Hu Hai shook his head.
He didn't feel like he had done anything wrong.
My father's attitude is already clear. If I continue to fight hard, not only will I not be able to win, but I will also arouse the displeasure of my father and eldest brother, which may be counterproductive.
And he didn't think he was qualified to be the crown prince.
As Ji Heng said, Fusu is actually not qualified for the job, but Fusu is older than him and has experienced more things. Compared with their dozen other brothers, Fusu is the best among them. The least bad person, but just not bad.
But it can't be said to be good.
Fu Su was like this, let alone him?
He does have a desire to compete for the throne, but he also has family and country in his heart.
Great Qin is the most important thing! ! !
As for Zhao Gao's suggestions at the time, he did not agree. In the past few days, he had even alienated Zhao Gao because of it. He did not understand many things and could not see them clearly, but that did not mean he was stupid. Now Fusu has become The world-recognized crown prince, if he tries to depose him at this time, he is undoubtedly courting death.
Once the father or eldest brother knows about it, it can only be seen as a matter of brotherhood.
He doesn't have much faith in the so-called brotherhood.
The reason for the fight before was because the prince was undecided, and his father had always acquiesced in the fight. But once the prince was decided, he would make secret calculations, which seemed a bit crazy. He also felt that Zhao Gao had lost his head.
Hu Hai stood quietly in the corridor, watching Fu Su chatting and laughing with the courtiers.
Gongzi Gao, Gongzi Jianglu and others were also very envious in their eyes, but there was not much jealousy. They had withdrawn early and had given up on this idea. Now that the position of the crown prince has been confirmed, they even feel uneasy in their hearts. Young Master, before the position of crown prince was decided, some people kept urging them to fight for it.
Now these sounds will no longer appear.
The young master smiled and said: "In the past, although the eldest brother was considered by the court officials to be the crown prince, he did not really tell the world about it. Now it has been completely settled, and the matter has finally been settled."
"We can finally get out of it."
Young Master Jianglu nodded with a wry smile.
They had been cautious all these years because they were worried about being noticed and involved in this struggle. Now that Fusu was officially recognized as the crown prince, a lot of the pressure that had been squeezed in their hearts for a long time was instantly released.
The young master said in a deep voice: "It is expected that the eldest brother will become the crown prince, but after all, it is the eldest brother's business. Our top priority now is to compile the "Yu Shu" that Mr. Ji said as soon as possible. A few days ago, my father came here The Prince's Academy asked about the progress, and we really need to hurry up."
Hear the words.
The eyes of Jianglu, Ronglu and other young masters lit up and they asked in surprise: "Father, have you ever asked about what we did?"
The young master smiled and nodded, and said: "My father also encouraged us to consult Prime Minister Li Si, Hu Wujing, Fengchang and others in this regard, in order to compile relevant books as soon as possible. What we have done has been obtained by our father." Approval, maybe”
Young Master Gao paused for a moment, then said with a rather excited expression: "It will really be as Mr. Ji said, and we can get some titles through this."
Hear the words.
Jiang Lu and other young masters also looked excited.
The title is extremely important to these young masters.
This is their retreat in the future.
the other side.
Compared with the joy of others, Zhao Gao looked very gloomy. The joy of the people around him had nothing to do with him, he only felt that it was very noisy.
He looked at the officials around him and then at Hu Hai, with a cold look in his eyes.
He couldn't just sit there and wait for death.
He is just a eunuch. Once he falls, it is too difficult to get up again. Now he has long lost power in the palace. The First Emperor no longer even uses him when driving. With Hu Hai's failure in the battle for the throne, his situation in the palace is only It will get harder.
He couldn't accept this situation.
Although Hu Hai rejected his suggestion, how could he just give up?
He stepped towards Duhe.
Seeing Zhao Gao walking towards him, Du He only glanced at him and passed him by.
See this.
Zhao Gao's face froze, and he was very angry.
If he still had the favor of the First Emperor as before, how could Du He dare to despise himself so much?
But the situation is stronger than the people.
He had long been abandoned by the First Emperor. The last time Hu Hai was at the court meeting, he had offended Du He and others. As a close official of Hu Hai, how could he get a good look?
Zhao Gao took a few more steps forward and whispered: "Do you know, Mr. Du, why your majesty is in such a hurry to establish a heir apparent? Do you also know why Mr. Hu Hai does not dare to fight in the court?"
Hear the words.
Du He's eyes darkened, with a bit of displeasure.
He looked at Zhao Gao coldly, as if he didn't pay any attention to Zhao Gao's words, and said coldly: "You are a eunuch, and you still want to try to figure out His Majesty's thoughts?"
Hearing Du He's sarcasm, Zhao Gao was furious, but in the end he suppressed his anger and said with a smile: "As a eunuch, I naturally don't dare, but after all, I am also Master Hu Hai's external teacher, and I also know about Master Hu Hai's situation. Quite a few, during the previous court meeting, Master Hu Hai was uncharacteristically non-dispute, aren't you curious?"
"As a eunuch, I really don't know what His Majesty is thinking, but Master Hu Hai may not."
"Oh?" Du He frowned, his face was quite solemn, but still a bit frivolous, and he said doubtfully: "Just tell me."
Said.
He winked at the surroundings and asked the officials around him to move away a little.
Zhao Gao said flatteringly: "I, Zhao Gao, don't know much, but after all, I have a close relationship with Young Master Hu Hai. Young Master Hu Hai is willing to tell Xiaguan many things. After returning from Nanhai, Young Master Hu Hai told Xiaguan very clearly. , I have no chance to become the crown prince."
"He also said that from that time on, His Majesty had already made up his mind to make Mr. Fusu the crown prince."
"and"
“Establishing a reserve is not the end.”
"It's the beginning of something big."
"Master Hu Hai doesn't know much about this, but from Master Hu Hai, I did hear some news, that is, after establishing the crown prince, His Majesty will issue some decrees in the name of consolidating Prince Fusu's position as crown prince. Change some of the current situation.”
After hearing Zhao Gao's words, Du He, who didn't pay much attention at first, suddenly became energetic.
The eyes exuded a frightening cold light.
There was a cold look in Zhao Gao's eyes and he continued: "The reason why His Majesty did not go to court some time ago was not because he was really in poor health, but because he did so deliberately to create an atmosphere for establishing the throne."
"Then there was the follow-up matter of establishing a crown prince."
"At present, all the officials think that His Majesty is in poor health, and they have no objection to this. In fact, they have all fallen into His Majesty's plan. And now that Your Majesty is in poor health, and the crown prince is newly established, in order to let the crown prince sit firmly in his position, Your Majesty will do something I think all the ministers will understand some of the drastic actions and will make corresponding concessions."
Hear the words.
Du He's pupils shrank, and white sweat overflowed from his forehead.
He said solemnly: "Do you know what your Majesty will do next?"
Zhao Gao shook his head contemptuously and chuckled: "As a eunuch, how am I qualified to know this? But for your Majesty to be so deliberate, it must be a very involved matter. Otherwise, why would your Majesty suddenly confront Chu and be so concerned? Are you even establishing it in such a hurry?”
"Has Your Majesty ever been so eager in the past?"
"also."
"Most of you may have heard about the attack on Master Hu Hai in Lingnan, but until now, more than half a month has passed, and His Majesty has not yet made a conclusion on this matter. Don't you really have no doubts in your hearts?"
Du He looked Zhao Gao up and down.
He was somewhat convinced by what Zhao Gao said.
The Lingnan matter has been suppressed, which is not normal, but the First Emperor has not spoken. As ministers, it is not easy for them to ask, and after all, the royal family's face is involved, how can they interfere?
But after what Zhao Gao said, Du He didn't understand that His Majesty had other ideas.
And the picture is probably not small.
But Zhao Gao told himself this news, what was his purpose and what was his intention?
Du He did not hide anything, and asked directly: "I wonder what Zhao Zhongche's order wants to do when he tells this news to me?"
Zhao Gao chuckled and said, "Master Du is too worried."
"I, Zhao Gao, don't have any ideas."
"I just want to tell you that Mr. Hu Hai did not withdraw on his own initiative, but had to withdraw. He had no way to continue to insist. If the fight continued in the court, His Majesty would definitely be dissatisfied. So, please don't mind it. It’s really not Mr. Hu Hai’s original intention.”
Du He took a deep look at Zhao Gao and laughed heartily.
He said calmly: "Since it is His Majesty's request, it is understandable that Young Master Hu Hai should avoid it. As courtiers, how can we blame the Young Master? This time, I would also like to thank Zhao Zhongche for informing him of this important news."
Zhao Gao smiled, narrowed his eyes, and nodded: "I have already informed you of the news, so I won't stay here any longer. Du Shaofu should pay more attention during this period, as the court may not be in peace."
Finished.
Zhao Gao left quickly.
When Zhao Gao completely walked away, Du He's eyes suddenly darkened.
soon.
Other officials gathered around again.
Yao Jia said solemnly: "What did Zhao Gao say?"
Du He sneered and said coldly: "Our young master has not really given up fighting for the heirloom, but he had to give up the last time he was in court."
"His Majesty has begun to make plans in the court again. The last time the eldest son made a move, it caused a lot of trouble in the Tingwei Mansion. This time, your majesty can even reveal the crown prince. I am afraid that the plot will be even bigger."
Yao Jia's eyes darkened.
Du He continued: "We may have all been fooled by His Majesty this time. His Majesty has no physical problems. Everything is just a game, and we all jumped in."
"Next"
"There may be a storm in the court."
Du He let out a long sigh, but his eyes became extremely sharp.
He still smelled something unusual. This time Fusu came back, not only him, but also Meng Tian and Li Xin. These two people have high prestige in the military, and Hu Hai had trouble in the South China Sea. From any angle, it is extraordinary.
Yao Jia glanced at Du He, but did not continue to ask.
They raised their heads and looked at Fusu who was not far away, with a hint of unclear worry in their eyes. Compared with the relief of other courtiers, they felt that Fusu had different political views with them and others.
Fusu's past is like a piece of jade, which makes people feel very at ease.
But now Fusu has been polished into a jade sword, just like the jade sword tied around his waist. It is sharp and full of threats and oppression to them, the elders of the empire.
During the last Salt and Iron incident, Du He and Fu Su had a political conflict. The previous meeting of the Li Chu Dynasty also exposed this difference. Even if Du He wanted to make amends, Fu Su might not be able to do so easily. Acceptance, and political differences are difficult for both parties to accept.
After the coronation ceremony.
The matter of Fusu becoming the crown prince was completely settled.
However, unlike the cheers in the Imperial Ancestral Temple courtyard, there was an uneasy discussion in Xianyang City.
After all, after more than a hundred years of iron-blooded conflict, the rise and fall of force has become a belief deeply rooted in the world. However, the faith that Fusu upheld in the past was too easily equated with pedantic benevolence and empty royal principles. Therefore, voices of doubt began to come out in Xianyang City.
The previous changes in Fusu were short-lived, or they were real changes.
No one dares to judge lightly.
And all of this will have to wait for the Crown Prince, who has been crowned with a sword, to formally govern in the future.
Fusu ignored the doubts in Xianyang City.
In the next few days, he visited various government offices one after another. His attitude was very low-key, he was courteous and not hypocritical at all, and he did not show any arrogance or flashiness. This convinced many courtiers.
Compared with Fusu's elation, Hu Hai is obviously completely silent.
In the past few days, he didn't even stay in the palace. He just found an excuse and ran to Ji Heng's side, saying that he was out of sight and out of mind.
Ji Heng didn't care.
but.
Xianyang's peace is destined to be temporary.
Ji Heng knew it, Fusu knew it, and Du He and others also knew it. Everyone was waiting for the appointment of the crown prince of Great Qin.
Ten days later, the fire came!
(End of chapter)
