This matter cannot be completely blamed on His Highness the Crown Prince.
No one in his position who has truly mastered the supreme power in the world will allow himself to hold this power only temporarily. He will definitely find ways to turn this temporary power into permanent power in his hands.
Therefore, there were a series of personnel changes.
His Royal Highness even tentatively touched the throne in the palace. For now, he has absolutely no intention of wanting to change the palace. At most, it is just to test how far his old father has delegated power to him.
Are you really relieved about him?
To put it bluntly, I am still a little unsure.
But this matter is indeed taboo.
Even Emperor Hong De would not tolerate his personal safety being entrusted to his son. After all, for the royal family, the most dangerous thing is actually the clan with the same surname.
Even for the emperor, the most dangerous thing is his sons.
Because each of his sons has a "murderous motive" for him, especially the Crown Prince.
Mr. Shen also noticed the emperor's mood. After hesitating for a moment, he said: "Your Majesty, I will do this tomorrow. But by then, I am afraid I will offend a large number of people."
“Don’t worry, don’t worry.”
The emperor smiled and said: "I won't let you do it in vain. After this matter is done, I promise not to go to your house again, okay?"
This promise sounded a bit funny, but Mr. Shen was quite serious. He bowed slightly and said, "I understand."
The emperor sighed, and then said softly: "From now on, when Shen Qing is free, come to the palace to see me."
"We old brothers can also talk together."
Shen Yi quickly lowered his head: "I obey."
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Early the next morning, Mr. Shen, who lived in seclusion, rarely changed into a first-class official uniform. After asking his family to help tidy up his hair, he got into his carriage. After getting on the carriage, he looked at Jiang Sheng who was driving. He said, "Let's go to the Imperial City."
Jiang Sheng responded and drove all the way to the gate of the Imperial City. Mr. Shen got off the carriage and entered the Imperial City with his hands behind his back. Then without any delay, he went all the way to Zhongshu Province.
Because he was wearing an authentic official uniform, Mr. Shen entered Zhongshu smoothly. Not long after he entered Zhongshu, Zhang Xianggong glanced at him. Zhang Lian stood up hurriedly and strode out. He smiled and said: "It's rare that Mr. Shen went out today, why did he come here?"
"Coming to see me?"
Shen Yi shook his head and said with a smile: "I have some things to do when I come to Zhongshu. I will go see my senior brother later."
Zhang Jian was a little curious and asked: "So you are here to see Prime Minister Song?"
Shen Yi still shook his head: "I came to ask for an audience with His Highness the Crown Prince. Is His Royal Highness not in the Zhongshu Council Hall?"
"I'm here, I'm here."
Zhang Jian frowned and whispered: "Son, you don't want to cause trouble..."
"How?"
Mr. Shen smiled hoarsely: "I am no longer ten or twenty years old. How can I still be so impulsive at my age?"
"I'm here to ask something about His Highness the Crown Prince."
Zhang Jian looked at Shen Yi suspiciously, but still walked in front to guide Shen Yi.
Soon, the news of Lord Shen's arrival spread throughout Zhongshu, and several other prime ministers also came forward to salute Shen Yi.
Especially Zhou Yuanlang, his attitude was still very humble. He bowed his head respectfully and saluted Shen Yi: "Master Shen."
Mr. Shen returned the greeting with a smile: "Prime Minister Zhou."
"Don't dare to take it seriously."
Zhou Yuanlang said quickly: "This title of Lord Marquis really offends the lower official."
Shen Yi shook his head and said: "Prime Minister Zhou is already the prime minister, who else in the court can make you a lower official? Being humble is a good thing, but being too humble is a bit arrogant."
After saying this, Mr. Shen was about to walk forward when he saw His Royal Highness the Crown Prince walking out of the chamber of the Council Hall. Before he got close, he bowed his hands and saluted from a distance. When he got closer, he had a full face. He said with a smile: "Why is Master Shen here?"
Shen Yi is now the Crown Prince's Grand Master, that is, the future Emperor's Master. Although there is no actual master-disciple relationship between the two, they do have the title of master-disciple.
Shen Yi bowed slightly and said, "Come to your Highness to report something."
"Master Shen is too polite."
He pulled Shen Yi's sleeve and walked towards his class room. As he walked, he said with a smile: "What do you want? Just say hello and I'll go to your house. Why do you have to make this trip yourself?" "
Master Shen smiled and said nothing, followed the prince all the way into the class room.
This is the independent office of His Highness the Crown Prince. There are two clerks in the office who look to be in their twenties and thirties. One is writing with his head down, and the other is sorting documents.
They should be members of the East Palace team.
His Royal Highness the Prince glanced at the two people and said, "Get out, get out."
The two stood up quickly, saluted the prince and Shen Yi, and then left.
After everyone left, His Highness the Crown Prince changed his title and said with a smile: "Uncle, please come here in person. Is there anything important?"
"some."
Mr. Shen fumbled for a small box in his sleeve, held it in both hands, handed it to the prince, and said seriously: "I have a gift for your highness."
The prince reached out to take it, opened it, and said with a smile: "What is it that is worthy of my uncle's own trip?"
The box opened slowly.
There are only two seals the size of copper coins on one side, lying quietly in the box.
The prince took a look.
"Uncle, this seems to be..."
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"Official seal."
"It's the official seal."
Shen Yi smiled and said: "This is the official seal that His Majesty gave me a few years ago to take charge of the military affairs in the northern border. On it are engraved the seal of the North Zhili Army Marching Commander."
His Royal Highness the Crown Prince was startled and almost dropped the official seal in his hand. He quickly put the official seal in the box, closed the box and threw it on the table as if avoiding a snake or scorpion.
"Uncle, why did you give me this thing?!"
He looked at Shen Yi, his eyes already a little angry.
"Don't hurt me!"
Shen Yi looked calm and said: "Why can't Your Highness understand this?"
"His Royal Highness is now in charge of the government affairs, and the imperial army outside the city can be mobilized at any time."
"With my official seal, Your Highness..."
Mr. Shen's tone was gentle and persuasive: "Your Highness, you can mobilize Lingsu's troops stationed in Miyun and let Lingsu's troops switch defenses with the imperial army outside Yanjing City."
"Ling Su's troops recognize seals but not people. I can completely mobilize them with just my seal."
His Highness the Prince's eyes widened. He looked at Shen Yi with his eyes filled with four words.
Incredible!
"uncle…"
His Highness the Crown Prince's hands were trembling a little.
"How could you say such a thing!"
"This is a conspiracy to kill the nine tribes!"
Shen Yi frowned slightly, looked at the prince, and said: "Your Majesty asked His Highness to take charge of the center, isn't it just to see if His Highness has the ability to seize power and control power?"
"Now, I will send this seal to His Highness. Once His Highness completes the defense change, all the power inside and outside the capital will be in the hands of His Highness."
"At that time, Your Highness is the real Crown Prince, and the only and unshakable Crown Prince."
Prince Li Rong froze on the spot, looking at Shen Yi with wide eyes, his hands under his long robe were trembling.
Seeing that Li Rong was silent, Mr. Shen thought for a moment and then understood: "Yes, His Highness probably doesn't believe me or trust me."
"That's it. After Your Highness accepts this seal, I will immediately ask for leave from the imperial court, leave Yanjing, and return to Jiangdu to visit my old father."
"What do you think, Your Highness?"
His Highness the Crown Prince took several deep breaths before swallowing hard. He looked at Shen Yi. After a while, he came back to his senses. He stepped forward and grabbed Shen Yi's sleeves, gritted his teeth and said, "Uncle, what did you just say?" What you say is too rebellious."
"I want to take you to see my father and ask him to determine your guilt!"
Shen Yi didn't move, just looked at the prince with a smile.
"I originally thought that His Highness the Crown Prince was very courageous."
"I never thought..."
Mr. Shen looked at the prince, shook his head and sighed: "Your Highness doesn't seem to be as courageous as I heard.
The prince looked at Shen Yi and frowned deeply.
"Uncle, where did you start talking about this?"
Shen Yi still smiled and answered questions.
"The imperial guards dare to mobilize, but the border troops dare not mobilize?"