Chapter 130: Xiao Yan's dislike of the crown prince Xiao Tong
Let's talk about the matter of Emperor Xuanwu Yuan Ke of the Northern Wei Dynasty!
Yuan Ke also secretly summoned Yuan Cheng and Yuan Xian at this time.
"Your Majesty, why did you let us come today?" Yuan Cheng asked!
"Actually, I just want to discuss the prince's affairs with you! I don't know, do you think Yuanchang can be made the prince? Or do you think you need to look at it again? Xuanwu Emperor Yuan Ke asked.
"Your Majesty, Weichen still thinks that the emperor's eldest son, Yuanchang, is too young, only 1 year old! I'm afraid I can't tell if he's a virtuous person! It's better to wait. What's more, Your Majesty is now in its prime. There will still be other princes, so there's no need to be in such a hurry! Rencheng Wang Yuancheng said.
Yuan Cheng's expression gradually became serious. He thought to himself: Why is Your Majesty suddenly going to make a crown prince? Could it be that something is wrong?
"Really? According to the patriarchal system since the Zhou Dynasty, the establishment of a successor is not a virtuous one. Yuanchang is the son of the queen's mother, so he is naturally the most suitable candidate. I don't expect Yuanchang to become a generation of heroes. As long as he can protect the one-third of an acre of land in the Great Wei Kingdom, he can do it. Xuanwu Emperor Yuan Ke said.
"Really? Your Majesty. Are you whimsical? The emperors of all Chinese dynasties are not something that ordinary people can do. The position of the emperor is not a pharmacy guy, as long as the person is clever and has some professional knowledge! You need a very strong martial arts, and you need to be able to convince the public! Yuan Cheng said.
He thought to himself: Your Majesty is so anxious to appoint the crown prince, is he afraid that something will happen to him suddenly? Could it be that His Majesty plans to personally conquer Xiao Yan, the owner of Liang Island?
"Yuan Xian, what do you think?" Xuanwu Emperor Yuan Ke looked at it, and asked Yuan Xian, who was casual on the side.
"Your Majesty. Weichen also felt that it was too early to establish a prince at this time! Your Majesty is prosperous in the Spring and Autumn Period, and there will definitely be a prince in the future! Yuan Xian laughed.
He thought to himself: Your Majesty was not so fond of the queen in the first place! His Majesty also has a lot of complaints about the relatives of the Yu family who have heavy troops!
Could it be that Your Majesty is to prevent the slightest slight, so he plans to set up the crown prince Yuanchang, and then, according to the tradition of our Wei Guozi killing his mother, get rid of Empress Yu?
"Why do you two always let me abide by the etiquette of the Han people on weekdays, and now I want to make my eldest son the crown prince, but you are all against it! What the hell is wrong with you? Could it be that you have an opinion on Prince Yuanchang and think that he is unworthy of cultivation? It's only one year old! Talents can be cultivated slowly! I can make you two princes and princesses, and you must train me to be the best prince of Wei!" Emperor Xuanwu Yuan Ke said with a smile.
"Your Majesty, Weichen is not prejudiced against His Royal Highness the Crown Prince. His Royal Highness the Crown Prince can't see anything yet! Weichen felt that the establishment of the prince was a major event related to the society of the Wei State. How can it be so sloppy? You need to wait until each prince grows up and choose the best among the princes! Yuan Cheng suggested.
"Really? Why don't I think? If so, the reserve will be established. Isn't it easy for the concubines in the harem to covet the East Palace? The Han people's primogeniture system is also very reasonable! Xuanwu Emperor Yuan Ke said confidently!
"Then, Weichen dares to ask Your Majesty, if you set up the eldest son of the emperor as His Royal Highness the Crown Prince. Is it necessary to carry out the tradition of setting up a son and killing his mother immediately? Or wait until His Royal Highness the Crown Prince grows up? Yuan Cheng asked.
"I intend to abolish the tradition of killing one's mother by erecting a son. Such a tradition is contrary to human morality. It's not a reasonable system. Although it was invented by Emperor Xiaowu of the Han Dynasty. But it's pure cultural dross of the Han people! It really should be discarded! Our Xianbei people can be strong for hundreds of years, because we can continue to learn from each other's strengths and forge ahead in unity! Emperor Xuanwu Yuan Ke said with a smile.
"Really? Your Majesty, if you abolish the tradition of erecting a son and killing your mother. In case in the future, Queen Yu will listen to the government, and the government of our Wei State will be in chaos! Yuan Cheng worried.
Yuan Xian thought to himself: It seems that His Majesty didn't deliberately want to get rid of Queen Yu! Your Majesty really hopes for the stability of our Great Wei Kingdom!
Yuan Xun continued: "Your Majesty, Weichen seconded the proposal. Empress Yu's prince is too small. Moreover, at the moment, Your Majesty has no other princes! In such a hurry, the crown prince was appointed, what if the eldest son of the emperor is not the most suitable candidate for the prince in the future? At that time, if Your Majesty deposes the crown prince again, I am afraid it will cause turmoil in the imperial court! ”
"Really? I won't be like that! Emperor Xuanwu Yuan Ke swore and said.
He thought to himself: I really need to think about it! You can't just make a prince. That would cause unrest in the country!
At the same time, on the side of Liang Guo, because of the matter of the prince, it led to the whispers of the harem and ministers!
"Now, His Majesty is very dissatisfied with His Royal Highness the Crown Prince. Empress. If it continues. The position of the prince of our Liang State is in crisis. Now, Wu Shuyuan. Dong Shuyi has a prince. Moreover, Ge Xiurong is also pregnant with a dragon seed. If so, she also has a prince. In the future, the harem will stage a battle for succession. The crown prince and Fu Zhu Yi said.
"Wu Shuyuan turned out to be the concubine of Xiao Baojuan, Marquis of Dongdu. Whether her son Xiao Zong is His Majesty's dragon breed or not, no one knows. Your Majesty will not make her son the crown prince. Dong Shuyi's son is also average. She is nothing more than a dispensable concubine of His Majesty. Ge Xiurong is also a concubine like a wildflower on the roadside. At present, there is no concubine in the harem who can pose a threat to the main palace. Hongu still has this self-confidence. Ding Guifei said.
". Don't take it lightly! His Majesty, as the founding monarch of the country, has very high requirements for his children. Although His Royal Highness the Crown Prince is the eldest son, he looks too ordinary. Your Majesty is better than ordinary people in all aspects, and he is very dissatisfied with the prince's situation! Zhu Yi said.
"How? Young and old! How can you abolish the growth and the young? Ding Guifei said.
"Your Majesty has always had complex beliefs. Wechen found that His Majesty has been more respectful of Buddhism recently. Especially in Buddhism, His Majesty has been attracted by the monks from Tianzhu! He felt that the Confucian system was meaningless. Zhu Yi said.
"That's dangerous! If Your Majesty is no longer respectful. Prince Xiao Tong is in danger! Could it be that we also let the prince Xiao Tong believe in Buddhism? Ding Guifei asked.
Zhu Yi said: "Of course! As long as Xiao Tong believes in Buddhism, everything will be much easier! Your Majesty will love him! Your Majesty is a man of great joy. As long as you keep guessing his thoughts, you won't be afraid of not being able to win his favor! ”
"Really? Then it's up to you, Lord Zhu. As long as you can guide the prince. The crown prince will definitely be able to win His Majesty's favor again! Ding Guifei said gratefully.
"Your Majesty is now very disgusted with the prince, at this juncture, we need to let the prince be as low-key as possible and do things in a down-to-earth manner, after all, the eldest son is the prince, and generally will not be abolished. As long as there is no big mistake! Zhu Yi analyzed.