After the birthday banquet, Emperor Xutian said: "Today, I am very happy to have all my dear friends congratulate me on my birthday. The five-nation exchange conference that is held once every ten years is about to be held. I usually go there in person, just because I
My health is getting worse every year, and even worse this year. So I decided to send a prince to represent the empire on my behalf. I wonder who do you think it is appropriate to send?"
"Your Majesty, I think Prince Rui is suitable for you." Li Cheng'en, the Prime Minister of the Left, reported.
"Your Majesty, I think it is more appropriate for the prince to go. The prince is the crown prince designated by the emperor." Right Prime Minister Lu Dengtang also reported.
Later, some ministers also submitted their memorials one after another, some recommended King Rui, some recommended the prince...
Emperor Xutian frowned slightly and looked at the two princes: "Your Majesty, which of you is willing to go? This time is a heavy responsibility and is related to the stability of our Chinese Empire!"
"My son is willing to go!" the two said in unison. They looked at each other with no expression on their faces.
Seeing this scene, Emperor Xutian thought for a moment and said: "Tomorrow is the ancestor worship ceremony. When the ancestor worship is completed, I will personally worship to heaven. Then you draw lots to decide who goes. No matter who is drawn, it will be determined by heaven."
, do you have any objections?"
Uh--drawing lots to decide the candidate for such a big event? Yang Tianyu was sweating profusely, thinking it was a bit of a joke no matter what.
"My son, I obey!" the two of them responded.
"My dear friends, do you have any objections?" Although Emperor Xutian asked all the ministers, he looked at the leaders of the four major families.
"My Emperor, Holy Ming!" everyone replied together.
"Now that the matter has been decided, I will return to the palace." Emperor Xutian left the hall with the support of the head of the Ministry of Internal Affairs.
"Farewell to my emperor!" Everyone bowed their heads and shouted.
As the emperor left, everyone returned home sparsely. Chen Luotian came to the head of the Ning family, bowed slightly and asked: "Uncle Ning, how is Miss Lanxin doing lately?"
"Xin'er is fine. Thank you for thinking about me, young prince." Ning Junchen stood up and said.
"Uncle Ning is so polite. Maybe we will be a family soon." Chen Luotian laughed and followed the prince out of the hall.
Ning Junchen was stunned for a moment, with a bad premonition. He said goodbye to the heads of the family and left. Yang Tianyu also heard their conversation and was worried about the Ning sisters again.
The next day, the sun was shining brightly, and Wuqing Mountain was heavily guarded from the bottom to the top of the mountain. Embroidered carpets were spread all the way to the top. With a few "woo-woo" sounds, the emperor's chariot arrived, and all the officers and soldiers on the mountain knelt on the ground.
, to welcome the emperor.
Emperor Xutian got off the Luanjia and insisted on walking to the top of the mountain to show his piety. Behind him were the two princes, the emperor's grandson, the four major families, various ministers, etc. As the emperor moved forward, the soldiers behind him stood consciously.
Get up and continue their mission. After the group arrived at the top of the mountain in a mighty manner, they saw that the top of the mountain was as flat as the ground, and a tall stone tablet stood in the center of the mountain. The stone tablet recorded the great deeds of the previous emperors of the Chinese Empire.
In front of the stele is an altar with some fruits, meat, etc. placed on it.
Emperor Xutian touched the towering stone tablet with tears in his eyes, maybe his name would be on it soon.
"The auspicious time has come!" the head of the Ministry of Internal Affairs shouted loudly.
"Woo! Woo..." the bugle was blown. Emperor Xutian adjusted his clothes slightly and kowtowed three times and nine times in front of the altar. All the courtiers followed and knelt on the ground. Emperor Xutian then ordered his father-in-law to bring it and prepared it.
He held the wooden box with both hands, bowed to the sky and shouted: "Thanks to the gods from all walks of life, bless me in China; now I ask God to guide me and appoint my king!"
Everyone present was shocked when they heard the emperor's words! Hearing this, it meant that not only was it necessary to select people to go to the Congress, but also to determine the real crown prince. The prince panicked, which meant that his position as prince was no longer in name only.
Wang Wuyi wanted to fight for the position of crown prince again; but King Rui was very excited. Over the years, his father had doted on the prince, so that he was always passive. Today, he can compete fairly. This is a great opportunity.
Emperor Xutian stood up, opened the wooden box, took out the bamboo tube, called the two princes and asked: "Which of you will come first?"
"Father, please let me come first." Seeing that the prince remained silent, King Rui stepped forward to ask for instructions.
The prince's eyes flashed uncertainly, how could he draw the right one with so many bamboo sticks? Seeing Prince Rui for instructions, he came first and secretly said that as long as he failed to win, then there was no need for him to draw again.
Emperor Xutian looked at his beloved prince with deep meaning, and sighed secretly: "Okay, let's go bow to God first and then come back."
Everyone stared nervously at King Rui. King Rui was also uneasy. After bowing to the sky, he took the bamboo tube and slowly shook it. As the bamboo sticks made a "clatter" sound, everyone's hearts also "dong-dong".
After a moment, a bamboo stick fell to the ground with a "click" sound. The emperor ordered his father-in-law to pick it up and said, "What is written on it?"
The father-in-law looked at the bamboo stick carefully and saw a line of small words on it: Whoever draws this lot will represent the highest authority of the empire to participate in the Five Nations Conference. After he read it out loud, everyone heard it clearly, some were happy and some were worried. Rui
Wang Daxi was unsure at first, but he didn't expect to win. The prince looked even more unbelievable. He grabbed the bamboo stick and looked at it. His face was ashen and he froze on the spot, mouthing something to himself.
Saying: "It's impossible..."
Yang Zhen and Li Yanfeng looked at each other happily. As a result, King Rui's advantage has greatly surpassed that of the prince. As long as King Rui can return triumphantly from this trip, the position of prince will be easily obtained. Even if there is chaos in the future, he will
One party can be regarded as a teacher of justice.
Mu Wenke, like the prince, stood there with a livid face, his eyes sharp, wondering what he was thinking.
Emperor Xutian sat calmly above, not surprised at all that King Rui could win, as if everything was taken for granted. Xuan'er, Xuan'er - don't blame your father. Your father gave you the opportunity, but you couldn't seize it.
, that bamboo tube is all filled with the same bamboo sticks.
Emperor Xutian let out a long sigh and announced loudly: "Under the guidance of God, King Rui will represent me as an envoy to the Congress! Xiang'er, this time you will go to the country to show off the power of China. As for the candidates who will go with you, you can
You can make your own choice without reporting."
"Father, please rest assured that I will fulfill my mission!" King Rui said firmly.
"That's very good. You can set off in ten days." The emperor nodded with satisfaction and continued: "There is a gold medal here. Seeing the medal is like seeing me, so I will give it to you today. I am already old.
, I wonder if I can wait until the day you return."
"Thank you, father. I will definitely live a long life." King Rui said happily after receiving the gold medal.
The prince's eyes were sharp, and he stood there with clenched fists, thinking bitterly: There is only one way to go, hum! Don't blame me for being cruel, this is all because of you.