The hall fell silent again, waiting for the man behind the curtain to respond.
It would be better if a posthumous edict was left, and the queen mother, empress, and ministers would all have a name to "admonish".
This was done by the ministers several years ago, but at that time the emperor was still in good health and only in his twenties. They tried to persuade him to adopt a child but were blocked.
After becoming seriously ill, Empress Dowager Zhang and Empress Xia took the initiative to bring up these matters again, but this time they were remonstrated by cabinet ministers.
Because of the hasty adoption of the child, the situation in the court became even more unstable. In the future, the queen mother would have to supervise the country and assist the government for several years or even more than ten years.
Neither side is worried about the other side, and they have to be wary of the lineage of princes who gave up their young son.
"The son of King Xingxian..." Queen Mother Zhang finally spoke, her tone a little hesitant, "I remember that his name is Houcong. He is fifteen this year, but his mother, the concubine Jiang, is still here..."
"The Queen Mother." Yang Tinghe continued, "In the Xianmiao lineage, King Yi is still there, with four sons; King Heng and King Rong, both have six sons. King Ning's rebellion is still in front of you, has the Queen Mother forgotten? King Xingxian only has One son, and the moral order comes first."
There was no sound again behind the curtain.
Of the fourteen sons of Xianzong Zhu Jianshen who are still alive and have heirs, these are the only ones.
The real problem is before us: King Xingxian is the fourth eldest, second only to Ming Xiaozong Zhu Youtang, who is the third eldest.
And the six kings, seven kings, and thirteen kings are not like King Xingxian who only has a single lineage now.
Queen Mother Zhang would like her uncle to succeed her nephew and become the emperor's wife from now on?
Or should we choose a new king who still has his biological father and has many brothers?
Zhu Youtang is a legend of the generation. There is only one woman in the harem, the queen, and she is single-minded in her life.
It's better now, the bloodline is gone.
How many people are staring at this throne? Isn't it because King Ning rebelled because Emperor Zhengde had no son and many ministers in the court were undecided?
Behind the curtain, Empress Dowager Zhang, who understood what Yang Tinghe meant, cried, not knowing whether it was true or false.
"Queen Mother, Empress, the pure pedigree of King Xingxian is indeed the best choice." Seeing this, Yang Tinghe became more sincere in his tone: "No one can ignore the stipulation in the "Emperor Ming Ancestor Instructions" that brotherhood lasts until brotherhood lasts! The son of King Xian is the grandson of Xianzong, the son of Xiaozong’s brother, and the closest cousin of Emperor Daxing! If the son of King Xian is established, the other kings will not be able to criticize him! The prince is already fifteen years old, and the Queen Mother and our cabinet ministers Choosing him will not be suspected of supporting a young king and taking over power."
"The Instructions of the Emperor Ming" was brought out again, and Wei Bin carefully looked at the blurry figure behind the curtain.
The cabinet is setting an example and completely blocking the way for Queen Mother Zhang to hang the curtain!
He has spoken out about seizing power.
But after Wei Bin heard what Yang Tinghe said, he really felt that King Xingxian's son was the best choice.
If the lineage of King Xingxian is really bypassed, then the Queen Mother and the civil and military officials of the Manchu Dynasty will all have the reputation of being rebellious officials and traitors.
"...If so, by what name should the successor to the throne be named?" Empress Dowager Zhang finally asked the key question while choking with sobs, emphasizing the word "successor."
"Of course, we must respect the Queen Mother as our mother and our younger brother as our younger brother. This is in line with etiquette and is absolutely foolproof."
"Is that so...what's the child's character like?" Queen Mother Zhang's voice suddenly brightened a little, and she started to care about other details.
Yang Ting and Cheng Zhu said with their hearts in their hearts: "The prince has a good character, extraordinary benevolence and filial piety, and is always careful in the morning and dusk. There is nothing missing or missing. When he presented the king's death, the prince cried until he fainted. He kept filial piety for one year and nine months, and the etiquette was thorough. He studied the classics all day long, and never failed to do so. Having fun is really the best choice for you."
Wei Bin and others felt strange.
In Yang Tinghe's mouth, Prince Xingxian seemed to be the opposite of Emperor Zhengde.
The prince is filial, but Emperor Zhengde cannot even control his own mother.
One is always said to be playful and noisy, but this prince is dignified and self-controlled, likes reading and understands etiquette.
"...Have you ever discussed concubine?" the Queen Mother asked again.
"No. When King Xingxian was here, the prince was still very young. Now that he is in the period of filial piety, the prince behaves politely and cleans himself. The female envoys in the palace are very strict in their discipline and do not do anything to seduce him."
"Sounds like a good boy..." Empress Dowager Zhang seemed to have accepted this suggestion. After all, if there is no crown princess yet, then Empress Dowager Zhang will also be able to decide on the choice of queen in the future.
She asked doubtfully: "Remember the day before yesterday, the emperor had given him a special favor and allowed him to seize the title of king?"
"It's true. According to the old rules, when a prince dies and his son is not ennobled, he will only be given two hundred shi of food and rice. If he is granted the title, he will have to wait for his release. Your Majesty is seriously ill and will not forget the important things of the country..." Yang Tinghe's voice choked up. After a pause, he explained, "Your Majesty has specially favored the king's son to inherit the prince's title and receive the prince's salary. It can be seen that your majesty also wants to be the prince. By choosing this son, it can be regarded as the ministers' loyalty to your majesty!"
Queen Mother Zhang was silent, not knowing what her emotions were now.
"The incident happened suddenly. I have been seeking medical advice for His Majesty for the past two days. The imperial edict ordering the Crown Prince to be granted the title of king has not yet left the capital." Yang Tinghe added, "I ask the Queen Mother to go to Anlu quickly according to the decree and order the Crown Prince to see you." If the decree is immediately released and accepted, the grace comes from the Queen Mother."
"Release Xijue first?"
"The prince's period of filial piety is still nine months long. If he is still in the period of filial piety, how can he succeed to the throne? The country cannot be without a king for a day, so send your envoys to go ahead. When the imperial edict reaches Anlu, you can enter the capital as soon as possible."
After a moment of silence, Empress Dowager Zhang asked again: "Who should be sent to Anlu to welcome him? How should the funeral of the emperor be arranged?"
Wei Bin couldn't help but become nervous.
Empress Dowager Zhang asked this, indicating that she had completely agreed with the cabinet's suggestions.
The new king was thus confirmed, he was Prince Xingxian!
After the new king has been appointed, the next people who go to announce the edict are all those who welcomed him.
"It would be more secure to capture Jiang Bin and Eunuch Zhang, suppress the soldiers of the Mighty Regiment training camp, and then announce the emperor's grand deed to the world. At the same time, the imperial edict must also be promulgated to the world. The fawning regiment needs to be light and simple, and they will be dispatched as soon as daybreak. Go, and the escort troops will be dispatched to join them later."
After Yang Tinghe made a suggestion, he turned sideways and looked at Liang Chu, the second assistant: "As for the candidates for the welcome group, one of the cabinet ministers needs to be selected. Liang is old and may be tired of traveling and traveling. Moreover, at this time of old and new, there may be many things in the court that require Liang. The bachelors will make up their minds together. As I wish, I would like to invite the bachelors to go."
When Jiang Mian heard this, he was about to ask for a job, but Liang Chu said first, "Is there anything bigger than this? How can I refuse because of my age?"
Yang Tinghe hesitated for a moment and then persuaded: "Shuhou, there are so many clues now that the cabinet cannot do without you."
"If you respect him and defend him, what worries does Mr. Ge have?" Liang Chu replied lightly.
Liang Chu was given the courtesy name Shuhou, while Jiang Mian and Mao Ji were given the courtesy names Jingzhi and Weizhi respectively. Yang Tinghe and Liang Chu both called the three other ministers by their given names, but Liang Chu called Yang Tinghe the elder of the cabinet, rather than calling him Jiefu.
Wei Bin watched with a sneer in his heart: Liang Chu, the second assistant who had always been a good guy, was rarely positive.
At present, Yang Tinghe has everything to cover the sky. He proposed to present the crown prince, and not only the Queen Mother, but also Liang Chu had nothing to say.
Should the Queen Mother stay behind the curtain and allow her relatives to interfere in government affairs, or should she allow her cabinet ministers to assist the country in governing the country?
The plan for Prince Xingxian's succession to the throne had just seemed suitable to both the Queen Mother and the cabinet, and the cabinet started arguing again.
At this moment, Liang Chu can't compete with Yang Tinghe in the cabinet, so he might as well go there with his old age and gain the advantage of welcoming him first.
Jiang Mian was very angry.
Liang Chu is already old. If he is pushed away first, wouldn't it be him and Jiang Mian who will be the chief assistant after Yang Tinghe? If there is another success, this speed will definitely accelerate.
But before he could open his mouth to argue for himself, Wei Bin suddenly interjected: "Liang Ge is a highly respected man, and he was indeed chosen. As for the ministers, Eunuch Zhang has an important responsibility. Eunuch Gu should be the leader, and Wei Lin and Zhang Jin will go together. If Shi Fun Xi Jue Yi decrees, you can send Zhang Jin to arrive first and then join the welcoming group."
Ever since he suggested the Queen Mother issue an "imperial edict" from the beginning, Wei Bin had not dared to say anything.
But now to welcome a new king, the ministers must step in.
Yang Tinghe had already ordered Zhang Yongfang and Jiang Bin before, so Wei Bin had to open his mouth to test it further.
Zhang Yong looked at Wei Bin a little surprised: He doesn't want the merit of welcoming Li?
I saw Wei Bin say again: "Since I want to announce Jiang Bin's entry into the palace, I may be useful. If I go to announce the decree, Jiang Bin will not doubt it."
After he finished speaking, he looked at Yang Tinghe, feeling that he should understand the look in his eyes: Is this certificate of nomination enough? Jiang Bin and I are indeed related by marriage, and it is easier for Jiang Bin to be tricked into coming to the palace by me.
From persuading the Queen Mother to assisting the cabinet, Wei Bin's operations were so smooth.
