"Dad, don't sleep, please don't sleep."
The cry of Su Ying's son Su Mingzhe came from the ward.
Zhao Ziyan rushed into the ward immediately. He took Su Ying's pulse and found that the pulse was as thin as a gossamer.
He opened Su Ying's eyelids again and found that his pupils had dilated.
Zhao Ziyan shook his head, walked out of the ward, and reported helplessly: "Your Majesty, Mr. Yuan Guogong is terminally ill.
I am no longer able to cure him. Now I can use the medicine of tiger and wolf to make Yuan Guogong sober up for a while.
But Yuan Guogong's body is already weak and cannot be replenished. If this dose of tonic is taken, his body will collapse directly. "
Emperor Su He knew that Su Ying was hopeless. Without dialysis, kidney damage caused by diabetes cannot be treated in this era.
He immediately ordered: "Let Mr. Yuan Guo sober up for a while. He should have some things to explain."
Dean Zhao Ziyan immediately boiled a large tonic and poured it directly into Su Ying's stomach through the esophagus.
After waiting for a long time, Yuan Guogong Su Ying coughed violently.
He groaned in pain at first, and then when he saw Emperor Su He beside the hospital bed, he immediately stood up and wanted to salute.
Emperor Su He stopped Yuan Guogong Su Ying and comforted him: "You are seriously ill now, so there is no need to salute.
Now is the time to reflect. If you have anything to explain, don't delay. "
When Yuan Guogong Su Ying heard what Emperor Su He said, his expression relaxed.
He had been ill for so long that he was prepared to die in advance.
"Your Majesty, my family affairs have been settled long ago. Children and grandchildren will have their own blessings, and there is no need to make special arrangements."
"Back then, I followed His Majesty to resist the Ming Dynasty, and did not dare to slack off in the southern and northern wars. Only then did I become famous, and became the Duke of the country with a despicable person."
When Yuan Guogong Su Ying said this, his expression was in high spirits, but then his expression became lonely.
He said in a low voice: "I don't want to serve the country, I betrayed His Majesty's trust, and I failed to fulfill my eldest brother's responsibility.
I was envious of Su Xiong and Su Hu, and occasionally made grudges against them, which eventually led to big mistakes.
I committed a crime against the people and made great achievements in the northwest. I was once again appreciated by His Majesty and was able to resume my position as Duke.
But my father passed away the year before last, and now my mother and brother are still serving their sentences in a remote place.
They all know their mistakes, and I know that their crimes are unpardonable, so I beg your Majesty to exempt them from hard labor. "
Emperor Su He looked at Su Ying, this is a truly capable person.
He was demoted to Tumu Prefecture. When the mountains were blocked by heavy snow, he led people to seize the road and promptly supported the Royal Army trapped in Tangnu Ulianghai.
Because of this achievement, Su Ying got permission from Emperor Su He to commit crimes on the front line and perform meritorious service.
In the end, he was exempted from his crimes through military merit and was restored to his position as Duke of the country.
Su Yan, Su Que and others did not have this opportunity and are now exiled to Japan and other overseas provinces.
Emperor Su He looked at Su Ying's expectant eyes. After this period of time, his anger had disappeared.
"I agree to this request.
It is impossible for me to agree to pardon them, but I can agree to this condition. "
A smile appeared on the face of Yuan Guogong Su Ying, and he finally called his second son Su Mingzhe to him.
"Your eldest brother is weak, so the Duke's palace is in your hands.
You should be stable in your life from now on and don't be eager for quick success.
After the title is passed to you, the next step is to inherit by reduction.
But don’t get confused because of this matter.
It doesn't matter to our family whether he is a Duke or a Marquis.
Only when you are alive and well can I feel gratified. "
After Yuan Guogong Su Ying said these words, he only felt that the world was spinning, and his life seemed to be floating in front of his eyes.
When I was poor as a teenager, I didn’t even know the taste of white flour steamed buns, made from crushed wheat bran.
When he was young, he followed Su He to fight against the Ming Dynasty.
The uprising team grew stronger, and his smile became brighter day by day.
In his prime, he became the Duke of the country and the top dignitary of the empire.
But he was not satisfied, always wanted to compare with others, and eventually went astray.
After awakening, he rose again, but he always lived in regret and often overeated, causing his body to become even more obese.
When he was about to die, he still felt that there were many regrets in his life and that he had not lived enough.
Dean Zhao Ziyan saw that Yuan Guogong had no heartbeat and breathing, and his pupils were dilated.
Zhao Ziyan confirmed the diagnosis directly: "Your Majesty, Duke Yuan Guo has died of illness."
Emperor Su He didn't speak for a long time. One of his old brothers who conquered the world together had died of illness, which had a great impact on him.
He has forgotten the situation of this era.
Seventy years of life are rare since ancient times, and the mortality rate of infants and young children can reach more than one percent.
In this era, there are too many diseases that can kill people in their young adulthood.
Emperor Su He felt someone push his back gently, and he saw that it was Queen Wang Wenjun who was reminding him.
Then he gave the order: "Notify the clan's residence and bury him in accordance with the etiquette of the Duke."
Emperor Su He and Queen Wang Wenjun bowed to Su Ying's body and bid farewell to Su Ying's rest.
Then he left the ward, leaving this place to Su Ying's family.
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The news that Yuan Guogong Su Ying had died spread rapidly in the capital.
There are many rumors in the market, and some people swear that this is the emperor's attempt to eliminate dissidents and attack the founders of the country.
When people in the official circles heard the news, they directly ridiculed the person who spread the news. This was completely nonsense.
The true founding nobles of the empire, those who hold real power and are extremely famous.
They were directly entrusted by His Majesty and went overseas to become the rulers of the country, where they could dominate and prosper themselves.
The rest of the people, even the current Prime Minister or the Grand Governor.
They were all easily dealt with by the emperor. Former Prime Minister Wei Shiming didn't even dare to complain and stepped down directly.
This has demonstrated the emperor's unique authority to the officialdom.
Yuan Guogong Su Ying previously managed the Military Law Department. When he was exiled, the Military Law Department went through a major change.
Su Ying returned to the capital again. He was just an idle prince.
Emperor Su He occasionally encountered difficult problems and would summon nobles to discuss it. Only then would the princes have the opportunity to make suggestions.
The emperor cannot target the powerless duke.
What's more, Su Ying's physical condition is visible to everyone.
A fat man weighing nearly three hundred pounds is really rare.
Su Ying was frail and sickly. He had to sit in a wheelchair for a long time and looked like he was going to die soon.
His death was not surprising to everyone.
But Su Ying's identity is special, and there is no obvious faction label on him.
The emperor and empress will definitely be present at his funeral.
Even if they, the officials in the capital, could not squeeze into the memorial service, they still had to go and follow the crowd.
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Queen Wang Wenjun rarely left the palace and went to the residence of the eldest prince Su Shu.
When the eldest prince Su Shu saw the arrival of Queen Wang Wenjun, he was extremely surprised and a little scared.
"Mother, how long have you been away from the palace because of your son's affairs?
If the queen mother has any instructions, she will directly ask her son to go to the palace. "
Queen Wang Wenjun didn't say anything and immediately walked into the study.
She asked her confidants to stand guard outside the study, and even Su Shu's wife was not allowed to approach the study.
The eldest prince Su Shu was shocked when he saw this formation.
When he walked into the study, he immediately became nervous and asked quickly: "Mother, do you have anything important to do? Let me take care of it."
Queen Wang Wenjun whispered: "My mother came here today just to tell you one thing.
Your father's mood is not right these days, so you have to be prepared. "
The eldest prince Su Shu didn't understand and asked in confusion: "Mother, what are the preparations?"
Queen Wang Wenjun cursed angrily: "How come people who are usually very clever become stupid at critical moments.
What else is there to prepare for, to be a prince?
The death of Yuan Guogong Su Ying from illness has greatly stimulated your father.
He has realized that he is gradually entering old age and has the idea of setting up a nest egg.
There are only three princes who are close to adulthood in the palace now.
The second prince, Su Lei, is wide and fat. Taking advantage of Su Ying's mistakes, your father will definitely consider it carefully.
Because of the reason of his birth, the third prince Su Lei was definitely not suitable to be the prince. "
When the eldest prince Su Shu heard his mother say this, he immediately stood up in surprise.
"Mother, is it true? Is this true?"
The eldest prince Su Shu had a look of surprise on his face. Since he was a child, his mother had always instilled in him that he must be a prince.
Only in this way can the mother, sister, and younger siblings live a stable life.
The eldest prince Su Shu has always regarded becoming the imperial prince as his life goal, and always demands of himself the behavior of an imperial prince.
Now that his long-cherished wish came true, his heart was immediately filled with surprise.
Queen Wang Wenjun saw that the eldest prince Su Shu was a little dissolute.
He immediately picked up the teacup on the table, poured a cup of slightly cold tea directly into the face of the eldest prince Su Shu.
Queen Wang Wenjun reprimanded with a straight face: "Shu'er, have you calmed down? Now is not the time to be happy. Everything has not been settled, so there will always be variables."
The eldest prince Su Shu was poured a cup of tea, which made his heart feel cold.
He knew that his performance just now had disappointed his mother.
Queen Wang Wenjun already knew the mistake when she saw the eldest prince Su Shu.
She said earnestly: "Shu'er, remember, it is not worth celebrating at any time until you truly ascend the throne.
Now you are just the best choice. Your approach will disappoint your father.
With your father's attitude towards doing things, he would rather wait for the other princes to grow up and select a suitable heir apparent than consider you, an eliminated person. "
When the eldest prince Su Shu heard the words of Queen Wang Wenjun, he felt as if he had entered a snowy winter, feeling completely cold from head to toe.
He clearly realized that his father had many choices. If he wanted to succeed, he had to stand out and remain excellent.
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Emperor Su He had a cigarette in his mouth, and the Qianqing Palace was filled with smoke.
In order to live longer, he usually does not smoke at all.
Only when I feel anxious do I light up a cigarette.
After he returned from the hospital, he immediately mobilized the Suzaku Guard and Xuanwu Guard to urgently investigate the clan's situation.
He hopes that Su Ying's case is an exception, or that he inherited it from Su Ying's mother rather than from his father's side.
If it is inherited from the paternal line, as long as the boy is biological, no one can escape.
The final findings were less optimistic, but not pessimistic either.
Children of the Su family, both male and female, are more likely to gain weight than ordinary people.
Many members of the clan have cardiovascular and cerebrovascular problems due to obesity.
Diabetes is less likely to occur.
The Su family's condition cannot be considered a genetic disease, but can only be regarded as a body prone to obesity.
But this is a very dangerous physique for the royal family.
If you are born into a poor family and barely have enough food and clothing, this kind of constitution can make you have a tenacious life.
But there is no benefit at all for a person with this kind of physique to appear among the royal family and nobles.
Wealthy families allow people to eat a lot of food, causing the body to gain weight quickly.
Obesity can affect changes in the body and lead to many diseases.
In this way, Emperor Su He must choose someone with strong willpower when choosing the crown prince.
Only such people can ensure that they control their diet and exercise and do not let themselves suffer from obesity.
This matter is not the most anxious thing for Emperor Su He.
He asked the imperial physician to conduct a detailed physical examination to understand his physical condition.
When he was a child, he often went hungry because there was no food at home.
In his youth, he led the army to climb mountains and ford rivers, and ate hard steamed buns in the snow in winter. This was a common occurrence.
His childhood and youth experiences brought many hidden wounds to his body.
The imperial doctors all advised Emperor Su He to get more rest and it was best not to continue working long hours and staying up late.
He had some minor symptoms before, but he ignored them.
Now that I think about it, this is the body’s reminder.
Emperor Su He knew that his body was no longer as healthy as he thought.
He has to think about what really happened to him.
In the event of death due to sudden illness or stroke, the empire must have someone who can directly take over and assume the responsibilities of the emperor.
The position of crown prince has been vacant for a long time, and Emperor Su He has made up his mind to establish him as crown prince.
The empire first establishes the crown prince to stabilize people's hearts, and also allows Emperor Su He to have someone who can directly replace him in emergencies.
Even if the prince's performance is unqualified, as long as he continues to be in power, there are many ways to replace the prince.
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The memorial service for Yuan Guogong Su Ying was held very solemnly.
In this way, Duke Yuan's government showed to the outside world that Duke Yuan's government had not fallen out of favor.
No one can bully their orphans and widowed mothers.
Emperor Su He and Queen Wang Wenjun, dressed in black, attended the memorial service.
The main temple of the ancestral temple specially sent people to host the funeral. They welcomed the ashes of Duke Yuan into the ancestral temple and enshrined them in the Pavilion of the Founding Heroes.
As the last etiquette of the memorial service, everyone offered incense to Su Ying's portrait and bid farewell to Su Ying on his last journey.
First, the guests who came to pay their respects offered incense, followed by the family members of Yuan Guogong Su Ying. As the most precious person, Emperor Su He was the last to offer incense.
Emperor Su He lit the incense candle in his hand. He walked to the portrait of Yuan Guogong Su Ying and inserted the incense candle into the bronze incense burner.
He said with emotion: "Brother Su Ying, our generation is getting old. I am here to see my brother off for the last time."
Emperor Su He bowed and completed the etiquette.
As mourning music began to play, the family members of Duke Yuan Guo carried the ashes of Duke Yuan to the Pavilion of Heroes in the ancestral temple.
Many officials who participated in the memorial service had their heads buzzing as they kept thinking about Emperor Su He's words.
Emperor Su He personally admitted that he was gradually aging, which was an unusual sign.
Some officials thought that Emperor Su He wanted to learn from Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty, Emperor Xuanzong of the Tang Dynasty, and Emperor Jiajing of the Ming Dynasty, and wanted to cultivate immortality or refine the elixir of immortality.
Some thoughtful officials thought that the position of prince of the empire would be vacant. (End of chapter)
