The reason why everyone came so quickly was because it had just darkened and they had not fallen asleep; secondly, as important ministers, their residence was not far from the palace, which made it convenient for the emperor to summon them at any time when something happened; moreover, The most important thing is the third point. The people who came to deliver the message were people from the Zongzheng Mansion, which made them pay special attention. They couldn't understand why the emperor didn't send eunuchs to deliver the message when something happened, but instead asked people from the Zongzheng Mansion to come. Could it be said that they were members of the royal family? What happened?
Thinking that something really happened to the royal family, it was a big deal. Who would dare to neglect it? Everyone walked as fast as they could and appeared in the Hall of Cultivation of the Heart.
As soon as they entered the palace, several important ministers instinctively wanted to kneel down and pay their respects to the emperor. But when they looked up and saw that it was not Emperor Qianwen but Zongzheng who was sitting on the dragon throne, they were all stunned on the spot. This... .What's happening here?
That is the Golden Dragon Chair. Since ancient times, only the emperor can sit on it. No matter how close your relationship with the emperor is, you cannot sit in this position casually. Otherwise, it will be regarded as rebellion, and you will be punished by the nine tribes.
Even ordinary people know such a simple truth. Several important ministers don't believe that Zong Zheng doesn't know, but he still sits there without any scruples. What is going on?
Although he knew it was a capital crime, Zong Zheng still sat there calmly. It seemed that there was only one outcome, or possibility, and that was that Zong Zheng would become the emperor.
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This idea is so unbelievable when you think about it. Let’s not talk about where Emperor Qianwen went. Even if he is not here, he still has heirs, right? And the prince also has an adult, just like in Daliang City The eldest son of the emperor, Prince Qing.
Even if things don't work out, isn't there still Prince Xiang who is living outside? Or Prince Ji who has just crowned himself. If these people are not good enough, aren't there still the fifth prince, the sixth prince, the seventh prince and others? Zongzheng's turn will not be his turn no matter what. Come and be the emperor.
In just a moment, a lot of questions flashed through the minds of several important ministers, which can be described as overwhelming. And without exception, their eyes fell on Zongzheng Tang Qinghe, who was sitting high and securely on the golden dragon chair.
The ministers looked at him. Zongzheng didn't blush or his heart beat. Instead, he looked at Yin Ping who had been waiting for a long time and said, "Read it."
"No." Yin Ping bowed respectfully, then opened the golden imperial edict in his hand and read the edict of succession.
The content of the edict is not very much. In the final analysis, it has the same meaning. Emperor Qianwen looked at his several princes, and none of them satisfied him. For Da Qian's plan, if he had an accident a hundred years later, or something unexpected happened, the throne would be lost. Entrusted to the benevolent and talented Zongzheng Tang Qinghe.
As soon as the imperial edict was read, the ministers had different expressions, but they all had the same characteristic, their faces were full of doubts.
It is understandable that the emperor was dissatisfied with several princes, and it can be considered as a thing of the past. Otherwise, wouldn't he have established a prince long ago? But because the princes were not capable, they did not establish them and established Zong Zhengtang instead. Qinghe is the new emperor, this is ridiculous.
Not to mention that Tang Qinghe was the elder brother of Emperor Qianwen Tang Qingshan, and was older than the emperor. How could he be the heir? According to normal theory, shouldn't he be looking for a younger person?
It is true that the emperor was dissatisfied with several princes, but when did we see the emperor and Zongzheng getting close? The two sides disliked each other, and even if they killed several ministers, they would not believe that Emperor Qianwen would issue such an imperial edict. .
"Yin Ping, give the edict to several ministers to take a good look at it and see if it is the handwriting of the former emperor." Tang Qinghe said at this moment as if he was showing off. He believed in the former Princess Di and this The handwriting of the edict can be mistaken for the real one.
The edict was sent down and passed through the hands of several ministers one by one. Everyone who saw it had a solemn look on their faces. To say that this writing did indeed resemble that of Emperor Qianwen, but it was just a resemblance, unless His head was kicked by a donkey, otherwise, who would believe that all this is true. I think it is nothing more than looking for someone to imitate.
The only thing that can be proved is that Zongzheng put some thought into this matter. But this is not the point. The point is where the emperor went.
Among the crowd, Fan Shitong, as the leader of the hundred officials, stepped forward and raised this question.
"Alas." Tang Qinghe sighed heavily and said with a very regretful look on his face: "To be honest, my dear friends, the emperor has passed away. He was seduced and killed by King Xiang. I will see you on the way here. If there is a big fire, then it is caused by King Xiang. It is up to you, Dai Aiqing, to explain the specific matter."
"No, Your Majesty." Dai Mubai finally had room to express himself. He first saluted respectfully to Tang Qinghe, then turned around and told several important ministers about the death of Emperor Qianwen.
According to Dai Mubai, King Xiang suddenly returned to Beijing and then made an appointment with Emperor Qianwen. Considering that the family scandal should not be publicized, the emperor decided to handle the matter privately and left the palace to the courtyard designated by King Xiang. Dai Mubai Bai and the Emperor's Guards also accompanied him all the way for protection, but were stopped outside the hospital. Only Yan Fu, the eunuch chief, followed him in.
Dai Mubai was not sure what happened specifically, but what he heard outside was King Xiang's frantic shouting, to the effect that if he could not get the throne, then no one would want to be the emperor. After that, a fire broke out. Because the fire was too strong, even though the Emperor's Guard tried their best, as many as ten people were burned to death, but Emperor Qianwen was not rescued in the end.
The emperor was burned to death!
When this conclusion came out, the expressions of several ministers changed suddenly. They were all caught off guard by this sudden change.
To say that the emperor would be burned to death, few people believed it. After all, Emperor Qianwen was also good at kung fu and had led troops in battles. He was very powerful, so it was impossible for him to be burned to death by fire. But maybe the emperor would not die like this, but to think that Zongzheng could appear here and sit majestically on the golden dragon chair that represents imperial power. It must be that the emperor had an accident. In other words, Emperor Qianwen might be real. It's dead.
If Emperor Qianwen is dead and Zongzheng holds this imperial decree, then the throne really belongs to him. Unless...
Unless someone can bring in another edict to pass the throne, I'm afraid this outcome cannot be changed no matter what.
But can anyone really come up with the edict?
It's impossible to think about it. Even if it could be produced, 99% of it would be fake. Since it's all fake, what's the point of producing it?
Several ministers would not believe that Emperor Qianwen, who was always greedy for power to the core, would issue an edict in advance to pass the throne, let alone that it would be passed to his brother Zongzheng.
They didn't believe it at all, but none of the ministers stood up to question anything. They all noticed that they were not the only ones in the Yangxin Hall at this time. There were also several sturdy servants of the Zongzheng Mansion standing on the other side. What if now? If they dare to express any doubts, they will basically have no chance of leaving the palace.
A good man never suffers immediate losses!
How could several important officials not understand this truth after having been in officialdom for many years? How could they be stupid enough to step out and become the new emperor's authority at this time?
In this way, the ministers stopped talking. This result made Tang Qinghe, who was sitting on the golden dragon chair, very satisfied. Then he said: "Everyone already knows what happened. Although the emperor died unexpectedly, I think everyone is very happy with me. I am sad, but the country cannot be without a king for a day. In order to do great things, I can only reluctantly take this position. Next, I hope that everyone can assist me like you assisted the late emperor, and I will also rule the world with benevolence. , let’s just call him Emperor Qian Ren.”
Tang Qinghe, who was very shameless, kept talking to himself, and even mentioned his title of emperor, which meant that he would do his duty.
After finishing speaking, Tang Qinghe, Emperor Qianren, turned his attention to several important ministers. It was obvious that he had expressed his stance, and it was time for several ministers to express their stance next.
Ministers, you looked at me and I looked at you, but neither of them made any immediate move. Among the crowd, Bailigui's eyes were turning again and again. Compared to other ministers, his status at this time was Somewhat embarrassingly, due to the involvement of King Nan Wu, he had already been under house arrest and had no real power. If Tang Qinghe had not sent someone to inform him today, he would not have appeared on such an occasion.
It can be said that as long as Emperor Qianwen was alive, he would never get ahead. Even if Tang Qinghe came to power, he would not be optimistic about the fifth prince he supported seizing power, but judging from the other party's initiative to invite him, even if it was suppression, he would not Like Emperor Qianwen who didn't give him any way to survive. Even so, why didn't he have a good relationship with him?
Thinking of Bailigui here, he glanced around at the other ministers and saw that none of them had any intention of expressing their opinions. He became cruel and fell to his knees with a plop, "Your right servant shoots Bailigui and bows to the emperor. Long live the emperor. .”
Bailigui was standing next to Fan Shitong, and he was shocked when he knelt down. "Holy shit, you are so fucking shameless." These words almost came out of his mouth.
I don’t know whether Emperor Qianwen is alive or dead now. The legality of Tang Qinghe’s position as emperor is obviously open to question. As an important minister at this time, the most important thing to do is not to rush to express your position and wait and see what the situation is. Who would have thought that Bailigui would recognize his master directly? After setting this example, the other ministers would be embarrassed, wouldn't they? Should they worship him or not?
If no one takes any action, the so-called law does not punish the public, no matter how unhappy Tang Qinghe is in his heart, it is hard to do anything to them at this moment. But if someone takes the lead, it will be completely different. It would be inappropriate for everyone to stand here like a piece of wood at this time. It would be easy to be hated. If this was not done well, Tang Qinghe would have people arrest them in a rage, throw them into death row, or even chop them down directly. The head is not impossible.
