Very important because it may lead to civil unrest!
The Han Dynasty advocated governing the country with filial piety. As the emperor, Liu Qi could not directly do anything to disobey Empress Dowager Dou, even if he worked openly.
However, it is well known that Empress Dowager Dou preferred Liu She, King of Jiaodong, as the crown prince.
This is not something that can be changed easily, because Princess Guantao, who is favored by Empress Dowager Dou and has great influence in her own right, is also involved.
Chen Ajiao, the daughter of Princess Guantao, has a marriage contract with Liu She, King of Jiaodong. This is a union of interests.
There are only success and failure in seizing the direct descendants, there is no other way out.
The stakes were already high, and they had no choice.
Liu Qi knew all this very well, so he just blew the wind first, hoping that when the wind hit Queen Mother Dou's ears, the Queen Mother would make the most correct choice.
After all, without the support of Empress Dowager Dou, what would the Wang Quan sisters and Guantao Princess be?
Queen Mother Dou was naturally caught by the news.
Her good nephew Dou Ying also attended the banquet.
Dou Ying is an outstanding figure in the Dou family. He is not only very capable but also has good vision.
As early as when Liang Wang Liu Wu got the support of Empress Dowager Dou and wanted to become the emperor's younger brother, Dou Ying unequivocally supported the emperor and severely offended Empress Dowager Dou for this.
But they are a family after all. Later, with the reconciliation of Yuan Ang and others, the relationship was restored as before.
"Queen Mother."
Dou Ying, who had received permission to enter Changle Palace again, was introducing famous doctors to Queen Mother Dou: "This is Guan Fu, a famous doctor from Hejian. He is especially good at eye diseases."
Queen Mother Dou didn't pay too much attention. After all, over the years, countless people have invited countless famous doctors from all over the world to see her eyes, but unfortunately none of them can treat her!
"In this case, there will be a miracle doctor."
After an examination, the famous doctor Guan Fu saluted guiltily, "The Queen Mother atones for her sins, but the common people are unable to cure her."
It was indeed impossible to cure her, because Queen Mother Dou suffered from senile cataracts.
For this disease, even in the modern world, drug treatment has little effect, and surgery is required.
Here in the Han Dynasty, medicine and stone are even more useless.
Empress Dowager Dou was not angry at all, and asked someone to reward the famous doctor with several bolts of silk to send him out of the palace.
Dou Ying chatted for a while, then changed the topic to the serious matter, "Queen Mother, the King of Zhongshan raised his country's power outside the fortress and defeated most of the Xiongnu's royal court. Killed his king and destroyed his tribe. He has outstanding achievements and is a genius.
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After some compliments, Dou Ying carefully looked at the silent Empress Dowager Dou and said softly, "Now that the crown prince's position is vacant, the King of Zhongshan is very heroic and mighty. Can he cheer for the crown prince?"
Queen Mother Dou did not speak.
She knew that her nephew's words were a rumor, and it was actually her son Liu Qi who really asked this question.
Empress Dowager Dou did not speak, Dou Ying did not dare to ask questions, and the Jiaofang Palace fell into boundless silence for a moment.
After an unknown amount of time passed, Dou Ying felt that his legs and feet were numb, and when he secretly wanted to move and stretch his muscles, Queen Mother Dou finally spoke.
"I heard that Liu Sheng sent people to Chang'an City to offer prisoners?"
Dou Ying was stunned for a moment and then responded, "Yes, I heard that the person sent is Ji An. He passed through Yueyang a few days ago and will enter Chang'an tomorrow."
"Then let's see Liu Sheng's contribution first."
Dou Ying felt happy and hurriedly saluted and responded.
"Here."
Early the next morning, Ji An appeared in Chang'an City with a team of prisoners.
At this time, there were not many civilians in Chang'an City, but a large number of welcoming crowds still gathered on both sides of the road leading to Weiyang Palace.
Most of these people were recruited from outside the city, and the rest were people from various noble houses.
Although many people were called over to support the scene, there were also many people who came over on their own initiative to watch the fun.
After all, this was the first time for such a glorious victory in the Hundred Years War between Han and Hungary.
The first to come was a group of Han cavalry, and the knight at the forefront was holding a wooden box in his hand.
That's right, this person is Wen Xi who captured King Aries alive, and what's in the wooden box in his hand is the head of King Aries.
Although Wen Xi was only a small soldier in the Great Wall Legion, he made great contributions and captured a king of the Huns on the battlefield.
Such achievements naturally warrant the title of marquis.
Li Yunze had no right to make him a marquis, so he was placed in the queue for offering prisoners, and the emperor would reward him.
Facing countless appraising glances from all around, young Wen Xi looked a little nervous.
Looking at the gorgeous costumes of the people on both sides of the street, you can tell that they are noble people of high status who have to bow to each other when they meet in the past. Naturally, I feel very nervous.
But as long as he looked down at the wooden box in his hand, the tension in his heart immediately dissipated.
What kind of head is this? This is clearly a brand new genealogy of their Wen family!
Not only can he be on the family tree, he must also be on the first page of the family tree!
In the future, he will also become a part of the crowd of onlookers, wearing gorgeous clothes and becoming a noble person.
The people who stood out in the Han Dynasty were so simple and honest.
Wen Xi, who was calm and composed, rode his horse forward with his head held high, without the slightest fear of arriving in Chang'an City for the first time.
Behind the cavalry were thousands of prisoners.
In addition to the direct execution of the Aries King, the Aries tribe's principals, state ministers, Qiqu, captains, big principals, etc., as well as women and children with status, are basically all here.
These people were disheveled, dressed in rags, and sluggish. They were tied up with ropes and were stumbling forward. It could be said that they were in a state of decline.
However, this is exactly what everyone inside and outside Chang'an City wants to see!
When the fathers and brothers of these people broke through the barrier on horseback and even reached Ganquan Palace, did they ever think that this day would happen!
The cheers were endless, and many onlookers even threw stones at the prisoners.
Fortunately, people in the Han Dynasty were very spirited, and someone quickly stopped such people from sacrificing their status.
After the prisoners passed, came the carts of seized supplies.
The boxes filled with supplies were opened, revealing countless gems of various colors, medicinal materials, leathers, handicrafts, spice vessels, etc.
The most numerous ones were the carts filled with various flags and horns.
Well, there are also the armors and weapons used by the distinguished nobles in the Aries tribe.
These armors and weapons have not been repaired and are stained with blood stains and traces of swords, guns, swords and halberds.
What is this? This is hard-hitting military exploits!
Only after winning the battle and destroying the enemy can these things be captured.
Then there are the various sacrifices used by the Aries tribe to worship heaven.
From the perspective of the Central Plains Dynasty, seizing other people's sacrificial offerings was tantamount to cutting off their sacrificial heritage!
In the Spring and Autumn Period and the Warring States Period, this would have meant destroying the country and cutting off the country.
At the end of the team was the envoy Ji An who entered Chang'an City to offer prisoners this time.
Ji An also held a wooden box in his hand.
It's just that what's in his wooden box is not someone's head, but the golden seal of King Aries, the edict from the Great Chanyu of the Huns to King Aries, important household registration information of the Aries tribe, etc.
These things will be delivered to Emperor Liu Qi and then used to worship the Ancestral Temple.
Ji An, expressionless, looked at the nobles on both sides of the street.
'It won't be long before I will become one of them. And compared to these losers who rely on their ancestors, I rely on my own ability!'
Weiyang Palace, Qingliang Palace.
Liu Qi had been waiting here for a long time, and all the civil and military officials, nobles and relatives also sat down and waited.
This was the most glorious victory in the many years of war between Han and Hungary, and everyone wanted to be a part of it and be honored.
However, the atmosphere in the palace at this time was not so harmonious.
Originally, according to etiquette rules, the prime minister, the chief of officials, should sit in the first position on the left under the Emperor's throne, that is, Zhou Yafu.
But sitting in this position at this time was the Liang Wang Liu Wu who looked slightly haggard.
That's right, Liang Wang Liu Wu, who sent people to assassinate Yuan Ang, once again appeared in Chang'an City openly.
Just like Empress Dowager Dou finally forgave Dou Ying, it was impossible for Emperor Liu Qi to really kill his own brother, even if he really thought so in his heart.
After all, Yuan An was just a minister, while Liu Wu was always a member of the royal family.
The most important reason is that after experiencing this incident, Liu Wu completely lost the opportunity to become the emperor's younger brother. This is the reason why Liu Qi is willing to forgive him and show his generosity.
This time, Liu Wu was called here specifically to show off in front of him.
That's right, it's just showing off.
The glorious victory that none of my fathers and grandfathers could achieve has been achieved in my hands. Of course, I have to find someone to show off to.
Liu Wu, who knew that his future was ruined, indulged in drinking and sex these days, and his body became obviously weak, and even his temples turned gray.
Especially knowing that the imperial brother was showing off in front of him this time, even the smile on his face was forced out.
Seeing the miserable smile on Liu Wu's face, Liu Qi felt very satisfied.
This bastard, relying on the Queen Mother's favor, has been eyeing his throne, but now he finally stepped into the mud and let out a vicious breath.
Liu Qi's eyes moved and fell on Prime Minister Zhou Yafu who also had an unswerving expression.
This Zhou Yafu is really too blind!
At the previous briefing, everyone was very discerning and praised and approved of it. Only Sha Tuo wanted to ask what Changle Palace meant.
What does Changle Palace mean?
Are you the Prime Minister of Changle Palace or my Prime Minister?!
Zhou Yafu's original intention may be that he did not want to see the emperor and the queen mother quarrel over the matter of establishing a prince, which would lead to turmoil in the Han Dynasty.
Theoretically speaking, this is indeed what the Prime Minister should do.
But the problem is that the emperors of the Liu family are all very narrow-minded.
As the prime minister, Zhou Yafu's hesitant statement at a critical moment would have a very serious negative impact on Liu Qi's plan.
This will cause many people to have thoughts such as 'This matter has not been finalized yet', 'The Queen Mother must express her position', 'The Prime Minister may not be inclined to the prince to win' and so on.
And this, in Liu Qi's opinion, is what really causes trouble.
Therefore, at today's prisoner presentation ceremony, Zhou Yafu immediately put on a pair of new shoes given by the emperor.
The seats of the chief officials have all been moved!