The steward Shen Jing slowly opened the palace door and shouted to King Xu at the bottom of the stairs at the top of his voice.
King Xu's knees were firmly on the cold steps, and he lowered his head nervously, still not knowing what his fate would be.
"My son, I accept my order."
He carefully raised his feet and arrived in front of the palace door. He glanced back at Shen Jing, his temples were wet.
Shen Jing just waved his hand, smiled softly, and motioned for him to go in quickly.
King Xu knew that his father was there and did not dare to say anything, so he boldly went in.
There were only a few candles lit in the main hall, and they were placed in the corners, so that one could only see clearly. There was no lampstand on the left and right of the emperor, and they were removed by the emperor himself. When King Xu entered the hall, there were swords on both sides. The attendant then carried out a screen to separate the courtiers who were in attendance from the emperor.
King Xu lived in the feudal country on weekdays and rarely saw his father, so he didn't care much about the separation between father and son. After all, his mother had worked hard to raise him since he was a child. Although his father often came here The palace glanced at him a few times, but did not even hug him. He still held the handle of the knife at his waist without letting go, and his eyes were full of vigilance. King Pianxu's brother, the prince, is still regarded as a close relative by the emperor. Therefore, father and son have been estranged for many years.
"My son, I pay my respects to my father!" He kowtowed coldly on the cold floor.
"stand up."
"yes."
After saying these few words, the two people's mouths seemed to be sealed, and the atmosphere fell into silence, and even the sound of rain falling outside gradually stopped.
"The weather is getting better," the emperor sneered a few times, "if the rain stops, my worries will be over..."
"What's on your mind?" King Xu couldn't help asking, he was so frightened that he hurriedly swallowed his saliva.
"Have you known it for a long time? You just want me to read it to you again." The emperor brushed his sleeves and said softly.
King Xu immediately panicked: "My son... I really don't know why I was summoned to the capital this time."
"The prince's moral character is not good..." He paused for a moment and sighed, "He is good at chaos and rebellion, so he should be abolished. Now he is quietly in the palace."
King Xu had only heard about the execution of the crown prince in the vassal state, but he had never heard about the abolition of the crown prince. Now that he heard the news about his father, he was really surprised and happy. He thought to himself: "The Liu gang will definitely establish a new crown prince to build up their prestige." , As the second son, I have always had a good reputation. Anyone with eyes respects me as wise. Could it be that...'
"It is an urgent matter to establish a crown prince. Liu Qing has written to urge you many times. According to Zhongshu Sheng's discussion, we must..." The emperor raised his head and said, "I will establish you as the crown prince."
After King Xu heard this, his whole body was numb with excitement, his energy was high, his hands were trembling uncontrollably, and he could hardly hold on. But he still used all his strength and kowtowed sincerely: "Thank you, Your Majesty! I will take care of you." I will do my best to serve His Majesty and assist the country!"
"It only takes a few days for Zhongshu to draft the imperial edict. King Xu is waiting in the capital for now, and Xu Fan will send someone to take care of it." The emperor replied calmly.
There seemed to be strong winds blowing in King Xu's head, which stirred his thoughts into confusion. He couldn't even hear clearly what his father was talking about, so he replied hesitantly: "I understand, I understand! I understand." clear!"
He used some sense to observe the etiquette, and then walked out of the palace.
"Do you understand this time?" Shen Jing grinned, revealing a pair of big gold teeth.
"Although the emperor is blessed with great blessings, without the help of all loyal ministers, how would I be where I am today? Of course, your father-in-law is indispensable..." The prince shook his pocket, took out a tael of silver, and handed it to his hand, "This money is indispensable." You spend it first, and when the king returns to his residence, he will send someone to bring a large box and give him a hundred taels of silver and an additional fifty taels of gold."
Shen Jing hurriedly declined: "I will be criticized if I take such a large amount of money. This tael is already a favor from you, the prince, and I will never dare to accept it again."
King Xu took his arm and said: "Oh, father-in-law, don't plan like this. If I send them one by one, it will be too ostentatious and show off. So this money also includes other people's money. I'd like to trouble my father-in-law to pass it on. Of course, Mr. Liu I want to send another one, so I must not give this one to him, lest he think I am stingy."
After hearing these words, Shen Jing clasped his hands with a smile on his face: "The prince is indeed shrewd and worthy of this position!"
Yan Wen excitedly opened the curtain and bowed to Liu Zhennian as he fell to the ground: "General Liu, my plan is half done!"
Without saying a word, Liu Zhennian helped him straight up on the kang: "Have you established a prince?"
"Eunuch Shen heard what the emperor said with his own ears."
"Okay!" Liu Zhennian was extremely happy, "Without further delay, you and I will go to Zhongshu Province to discuss politics, give the prince to death, and then eradicate the roots!"
Tao Xuandao sat on the soft seat in horror, looking at the hall full of soldiers wearing armor and armor, feeling at a loss.
Liu Zhennian's powerful footsteps echoed throughout the lobby until he stopped, bowed slightly towards Tao Xuandao, then moved a chair over and sat down arrogantly.
"Liu, General Liu? You've already been here once before, why don't you finish it all at once and make it so cumbersome?" Tao Xuandao looked sideways.
Liu Zhennian leaned back in his chair and fiddled with the sword in his hand: "How did I know about this new thing this time?"
Tao Xuandao said with a smile: "It's not even half an hour, and I don't know what big new event has been added. It's really strange!"
"What?" Liu Zhennian's eyes suddenly widened, and he only hummed hot air from his nose.
"Nothing, nothing..." He quickly put his hands down and lowered his head.
"The only reason I came here is to kill that ungrateful, unfaithful and unfilial prince! Although he has been deposed now, he will inevitably hold a grudge and will be a serious problem for the court in the future! Please prime minister, on my behalf, all the officials of the Zhongshu Province, together with the prince, give death to the prince. thing."
Tao Xuandao frowned and looked around in surprise.
It's a pity that none of the officials on the left and right are brave, so they can only nod their heads: "The general is concerned about this, and he is concerned about it."
These words were so deafening to Prime Minister Tao. His surprise turned into anger and despair, and his eyes began to wander.
"Xiang Tao!" Liu Zhennian waved the sword in front of his eyes, "It's your turn to draw up the draft."
"All drafting matters are handled by Lieutenant Gui." Tao Xuandao's tone gradually weakened, and he did not even dare to raise his head.
"I asked you to draft, just write, don't worry about all the bullshit!" Liu Zhennian banged the table and said, "Look up!"
Although Tao Xuandao had experienced humiliation at the hands of Liu Dang, he could no longer bear it this time. Regardless of his old age, he roared and immediately threw the pen and ink at Liu Zhennian.
After all, Liu Zhennian was a martial arts practitioner. He ducked slightly, lowered his head, and dodged.
"Tao Xuandao, what crime do you deserve for attacking the general in the palace?" Yan Wen couldn't stand anymore and glared at the officers and soldiers in the hall. Everyone looked at him eagerly.