"The emperor was entrusted with the mission of heaven, and the edict said: Crown Prince Zhu Zhen has been away from the capital for a long time, and he must return to the capital immediately after receiving the order without any delay... The third son of the emperor, Qi Wang Zhu Zhen, is temporarily in charge of border affairs..."

Hear this.

Zhu Zhen was shocked physically and mentally.

Father is giving up on him!

A decree summoned him back to the capital and deprived him of his control over affairs. He was afraid that when he returned to the capital, he would be deprived of his position as crown prince.

This shouldn't be the case!

The father had no reason not to protect him.

Among the many princes, the eldest brother died at birth, but the second brother is the most outstanding. He is virtuous and courteous, has a mellow personality, is kind and loves the people. If nothing happens, he will be a perfect successor.

It's not his turn even if arranged according to age and age.

But because the war with Dakang failed and the situation changed, what Daliang needed was a Emperor Wu like his father.

Especially the implementation of the five-year period requires him to complete it.

Therefore, he became the prince.

It is impossible for the father to change his plan, which is why he is so confident.

So why has it changed now?

While Zhu Zhen was thinking, all the generals in the meeting hall also looked surprised and suspicious.

Could it be said that His Royal Highness is really going to be deposed?

"What is your Majesty's decree regarding the current border situation?"

Zhu Zhen asked impatiently.

This is what he cares about most.

Eunuch Xi glanced at Zhu Zhen with a regretful expression.

Then he said: "The war situation on the border is tense. In order to avoid unnecessary damage, we should focus on peace talks."

"Peace talks?"

"Peace talks?"

Everyone was surprised at first, then calmed down, and some even breathed a sigh of relief.

Given the current situation, peace talks are indeed the only option.

It's just that peace talks may not be easy.

If you can't win on the battlefield, peace talks is a nice way of saying it. To be precise, it should be peace...

Then let His Royal Highness the Crown Prince return to the capital and let His Highness King Qi take charge...

Zhu Zhen looked slightly startled.

At this time, Eunuch Xi continued: "The third son of the emperor, Zhu Zhen, was impulsive and warlike, and privately ordered his troops to cross the border to attack Daning, which resulted in such evil consequences. Since he originally wanted to serve the country, he will not be punished for the time being. He will stay at the border and fight against Daning."

Peace talks, solving military problems, and making meritorious deeds..."

No one listened to what he said next.

These words were shocking enough.

All present were the main generals of the border army, and they all knew the ins and outs.

This matter has nothing to do with His Highness King Qi. He even tried to persuade him many times before the incident. It was His Highness the Crown Prince who acted in his own way that caused such bad consequences.

Why has all this fallen on His Highness King Qi now?

Zhu Zhen looked up with an expression of disbelief, and then his heart was filled with ecstasy!

Father wants to protect him!

Still trying to protect it!

Put all the stains on your body on Zhu Zhen's head, let yourself go back to Beijing, and leave this mess to Zhu Zhen.

It turns out that this is the true meaning of governance.

Zhu Zhen must be responsible for even the humiliating request for peace.

He will bear all the infamy, but he will not suffer any of it!

Everyone was immersed in shock.

So does Zhu Zhen himself.

He gave Zhu Zhen a hint in a subtle way and asked him to find a scapegoat.

This person could be Fan Cang, the general of the Zhenbian Army, but he never expected that it would be on his head...

Take Zhu Zhen out completely and let yourself bear everything.

"You all go out, Your Majesty has a secret message for His Royal Highness Prince Qi."

The happy father-in-law made a public announcement.

"Zhu Zhen receives the order."

Everyone stood up in shock and left the meeting hall.

"His Royal Highness King Qi."

Grandpa Xi took out another envelope from his sleeve.

"This is given to you by His Majesty."

Zhu Zhen took it apart and took a closer look.

He probably already knows what to write.

Sure enough, some fathers and emperors had no choice but to do it. For the sake of the country and the country, you must make some sacrifices and other similar words.

Zhu Zhen didn't feel it.

He only felt endless coldness.

So cold!

Send shivers down his spine!

compensate?

What kind of compensation can redeem someone from bearing such heavy responsibility?

People only care about the results, who cares about the process?

His reputation and his future were cut off...

Zhu Zhen stood stunned and could not regain his senses for a long time.

"His Royal Highness King Qi?"

After a while, Eunuch Xi said cautiously: "Your Majesty said that you can understand, that you can accept it for the sake of the country..."

"Has it been made public in the court?"

Zhu Zhen asked calmly.

"It wasn't available when we set off, but it should be public now."

"In other words, no matter whether I accept it or not, this evil consequence is caused by me, right?"

Happy father-in-law is speechless.

The soldiers on the border are all direct descendants of His Highness the Crown Prince. Before this, the news had been sealed, and even if there were any rumors, the truth was unknown.

Your Majesty's declaration in the court is a sure thing.

Whether His Highness King Qi accepts it or not is really meaningless...

"good!"

“Very good!”

Zhu Zhen felt even more miserable.

"Then do you accept the order?"

Eunuch Xi said tentatively: "I also want to return to Beijing to resume my duties, and I hope your highness will be considerate."

This is His Majesty's instructions before leaving. Once you receive the order, you will express your agreement and acceptance, and there will be no more trouble.

If you don't accept it, then use the method of not accepting it...

"My son, I accept the order!"

Zhu Zhen spoke word by word.

"In a few days, officials from the Ministry of Rites and the Ministry of War will come. Of course, the peace talks are still with you..."

Eunuch Xi said a few more words, knowing that His Highness King Qi was in a bad mood, he wisely left.
To be continued...