A critically ill Son of Heaven and a Son of Heaven who is ill and may die soon are completely different for ministers who are about to end up in a political game. If it's the former, don't think about any court fights. Whoever has the power of the army will have the last laugh.

In the same way, the political attitudes of ministers are different from those of a healthy Son of Heaven and a Son of Heaven who is about to reach the end of his life.

Emperor Jiajing of the Ming Dynasty played a lifetime of power tricks and was extremely smart, but in his later years, the first assistant Xu Jie, ate him to death. Jiajing wanted to refine the pill, but Xu Jie didn't agree, and Jiajing couldn't refine it. Why? For you are dying, and your heart is scattered.

When people's hearts are scattered, the team will not be easy to lead. An old emperor, who wants to live a comfortable life in his later years, does not dare to toss and replace the first assistant at will. Otherwise, all the major national affairs will fall on the old emperor, and he will not be able to bear it.

To put it simply, at this time in the Zhou Dynasty, the ministers' fear of the Yongzhi Son of Heaven was gradually dissipating. Correspondingly, the means of doing things will be different. The steps will be a little bigger.

Therefore, the judgment of the university scholar Wei Hong is that next, the succession and the court struggle will be unprecedentedly tragic!

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The palace examination on March 14 is approaching, and the Beijing Chinese Association is still ongoing. The scholars drank and sang in the streets and alleys.

Jia Mansion, North Park. In a quiet open pavilion in the front yard, Jia Huan, Gongsun Liang, Luo Xiangyang, Qiao Rusong, Ji Cheng, Pang Ze, Liu Guoshan, and Zhang Sishui talked secretly here. Last night, the news of the accident in Xiyuan had spread throughout the capital. This morning, everyone consciously gathered here in Jia Huan.

Senior brother, Pang Ze lives in the Mountain Chief's Mansion. After the examination, the senior brother who led the team moved to live in the mountain chief's mansion and served in front of the mountain chief. Luo Xiangyang, Qiao Rusong and others all lived in hotels in Dongcheng. It is convenient to make friends with the same year. And Ji Cheng was not interested in the exchange between scholars, so he moved to live here with Jia Huan. He has always admired Jia Huan.

In the open room, all the students sat or stood. Fine wines, cold cuts, and fruit bowls are displayed on the table of the Eight Immortals. Talking about last night.

Pang Ze had a big nose and an ugly appearance, and said with a smile: "The Son of Heaven is sick..." The widow is sick! "The widow is sick, and the widow is lustful.

The students burst into laughter!

Hearing the inner circle of the academy system, he is not very interested in the son of Yongzhi. Privately, Yongzhi Tianzi doesn't like the mountain chief and doesn't like Jia Huan. Jia Huan has not yet seen the possibility of recovery. As far as the public is concerned, the Son of Yongzhi deposed the virtuous and fair He Shuo for his own selfishness, used the flattering Hua Mo, and connived at the border generals to provoke without permission. It is a bit too much to say that the people are not living well, but the contradictions in society are becoming more and more prominent. I heard that there were signs of rebellion on the canal. People of insight, who is not worried?

Jia Huan stood by the window and sipped tea, and said quietly: "Actually, I didn't expect it to be so fast." ”

News from Jinyiwei, the green beauty that King Chu presented to the Son of Heaven is different. Inner flattery. He estimated that sooner or later, the Son of Yongzhi would have an accident with Qingmeiren. Forced to wipe out the ashes! But, I really didn't expect it to be so fast! His plan had to be adjusted.

Qiao Rusong asked, "Ziyu, will the attack on Han Xiucai in the newspaper continue?" "Originally, the plan was to brew public opinion for a period of time. Reveal Han Jin's true face and move on to the next step. Who would have thought...

Jia Huan nodded.

At this time, Qian Huai reported loudly outside the courtyard: Wei Yang is visiting. Jia Huan said to everyone and went to the front to see Wei Yang.

In the side hall, Wei Yang was drinking tea, dressed in a white shirt, with red lips and white teeth, a handsome face, a few words of greeting, and said with a smile: "Yesterday's incident, presumably Ziyu already knows." My grandfather asked me to ask Ziyu's opinion. ”

Jia Huan thought for a while and said, "The Son of Heaven is sick, I'm afraid there will be the intention of establishing a prince." The kings of Jin and Chu competed with each other, and it was time to divide the winners and losers. ”

Jia Huan and Wei Hong have a very good personal relationship. Didn't say anything foolish. Rather, show attitude. When he clearly said that he would win and lose, he actually showed his attitude: he was going to divide the winners and losers. The onset of the Emperor Yongzhi prompted changes in the situation in Beijing.

Wei Yang nodded. He knew Jia Huan's attitude. Then, he said in a low voice: "Ziyu, you have to be more careful. "True!

In the ninth year of Yongzhi, the academy rescued the disaster, and Jia Huanli overrode public opinion and appointed him, so that he could integrate into the system of the academy. Today, the people of Wendao Academy are about to end the game, and in the turbulent tide, they will share life and death. How could he not care?

If it is said that in the capital now, the most urgent contradiction that has surfaced is to seize the heir. Then, there are three parties to the succession: Jin, Chu, and Yang. And the goal of the Wendao Academy system is to stop the King of Chu. Otherwise, after the Donglin Party gains power, it will destroy the academy.

The Wei family, on the other hand, is a neutral party and looks from the wall. In the imperial court, many people belonged to the neutral faction.

Jia Huan smiled lightly and said softly, "Yuan Hao, thank you." It's going to be fine. "Academy, there is no way back. Since there is no way back, why retreat? The best defense is offense. When you meet on a narrow road, the brave wins!

The morning sun came in through the window and fell on Jia Huan's body, making him smile very lightly, which seemed to be quite infectious. In the breeze of mid-spring in March, his will and courage are conveyed!

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Picking the star building, quiet and elegant. The guzheng played by the beauty is like flowing water, and it is pleasant. The king of Jin was in the corridor in the building, carrying a wine jug, looking at his palace, the capital. And him, the imperial city that he thinks about in his dreams.

The news of King Jin is not closed. The events of last night reached his ears, and he didn't sleep all night, and he was happy in his heart.

If his father returned to heaven with this dragon, would he, as the eldest of his sons, have any hope of being elected to the throne by the ministers?

The Chu Wang Party is strong! There are many party henchmen, and many positions need to be arranged. And he is weak and can give a lot to the ministers.

And, de jure, he is a natural heir of priority. It's just that his title is not as good as that of the King of Chu.

King Jin poured a sip of wine gloomily.

Last night, he spent the night in his heart speculating on these two thoughts. He lacks resourcefulness and has a deep sense of powerlessness in the current situation. We can only respond to changes with the same and wait and see what happens.

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On the morning of March 11, the king of Chu was not in the palace in the city, but in the Jing Garden outside the eastern city. He got the news a little later. However, this does not prevent him from knowing the ins and outs.

At noon, Li Kuan and Peng Wei, who had dispersed from the Hanlin Academy, joined forces to visit the King of Chu in Jingyuan. At this time, there is no need to avoid suspicion. Everyone knows that they were born in Suzhou and are inextricably linked with the King of Chu and the Donglin Party.

Jingyuan is built on the north lake, spanning both sides of the north lake. In a pavilion on the west bank of the lake, the king of Chu entertained Li and Peng. The pavilion is carved with beams and paintings, and the eaves are tasseled, which seems to have a sense of historical solemnity.

A gentle breeze blows into the second floor. Very comfortable.

The king of Chu sat behind the long case, dressed in a green shirt. He was 23 years old and handsome. The temperament on the body is polite and polite, giving people a sense of literary elegance and elegance, which makes people feel close. But those who have been in contact with the King of Chu know that his character is not a scholar.

"Mr. Li, Mr. Peng, please!" King Chu raised his glass and smiled slightly. However, it can be seen that the smile is not as good as the previous two days.

It is undeniable that in the game of seizing the heir, the king of Chu has the advantage. His impression in the heart of the Son of Heaven was better than that of King Jin. However, last night's incident, if the Son of Heaven dies of illness, his advantages may be useless! The situation is getting a little tense!

Li Kuan was 40 years old at the time, drank wine, and made a voice to offer advice, saying: "Your Highness is not good. At this time, be focused. His Royal Highness can write to the Son of Heaven, greet the Holy Bow, and ask to go to the West Garden to serve in front of the Son of Heaven. ”

Peng Wei nodded slightly. It was a plan that the two of them had discussed. Filial piety comes first. At this time, the king of Chu should play this card. The Son of Heaven is seriously ill, and he must have the intention of setting the position of the East Palace in his heart. Otherwise, once there is a change, it will be ashamed of the ancestors of the Great Zhou Dynasty.

The King of Chu thought for a while and arched his hand: "Then there is Mr. Lao Li." "The three scholars are in charge, and his recital will definitely be reported to his father.

Li Kuan smiled and nodded, and said humbly: "In the next part." "Hanlin, in terms of writing, is the world's first-class. He is confident that he can make every word touching and heartfelt. It's his specialty.

At this time, the eunuch downstairs came up, knelt at the door of the pavilion, and said, "Your Highness, Mr. Han asks to see you!" ”

Li Kuan and Peng Wei glanced at each other, a little dissatisfied in their hearts. Han Ziheng doesn't have any self-knowledge! Jia Huan lost and lost without even pants, and he still had the face to ask to see His Royal Highness the King of Chu? Do you want to give advice? But, does it work?

King Chu pondered for a few seconds and said, "Please come up Mr. Han." He was a little estranged from Han Jin, but not to the extent that he didn't see Han Jin. He still relied on Han Jin's resourcefulness. A few days ago, he also reprimanded Zhou Shenxing, who was engaged in small actions. He was asked to ensure that there would be no more articles by Hei Han Jin in the newspapers in Beijing.

The sound of "creaking, creaking" on the stairs was heard. Subsequently, Han Jin came up and walked into the pavilion, dressed in an aqua blue scribe's shirt, with a Chinese character face, and a restrained bearing, as if he had recovered from being beaten by Jia Huan a few days ago.

Han Jin saluted the King of Chu and said, "Your Highness, I heard the news from the West Garden last night, and I thought hard all morning, so I came to talk to Your Highness. ”

King Chu smiled slightly, "Oh? It just so happened that Mr. Li and Mr. Peng also had a proposal for this king. Mr. Li suggested that this king make a fuss about the word "filial piety"

Han Jin bowed and said categorically, "This is a big fallacy! Now, it's not the time to brush up on the favor of the Son of Heaven at all. When the Son of Heaven was sick, he wanted to cure the disease, not to see the so-called filial sons and grandsons.

The key figure now is Empress Yang. If the Son of Heaven falls into a coma again, the righteous name of the imperial court will be in the hands of Empress Yang. Last night, wasn't it the queen's edict to order the three scholars to go to the West Garden? ”

There is no queen mother in the Yongzhi Dynasty now! If the Son of Yongzhi cannot exercise power, then Empress Yang will occupy the title of righteousness. The rear power will serve as an extension of the imperial power. In the matter of seizing the heir, the right to speak has become heavier. At the same time, the Son of Heaven was sick and weak, and Empress Yang's influence on the Son of Heaven doubled.

The King of Chu was stunned.

Han Jin said the facts. Last night, it was indeed the Empress who ordered the scholars to enter the West Garden. What if he is summoned to the West Garden? There was a burning fire in my heart. In the history books, some emperors died unexplained.

Li Kuan and Peng Wei originally wanted to refute Han Jin's words, but when they heard this, they had to say that this insight was indeed very incisive. It's empowering. Empress Yang is the focus of the moment. Her attitude matters.

Peng Wei said: "Han Ziheng, I'm afraid that Empress Yang wants her son to ascend to the big treasure, right?" ”

Han Jin chuckled, "The idea is very beautiful. But the reality is harsh. Prince Yang didn't have time to grow up. Isn't the purpose of sending Qingmei to Xiyuan not to give Prince Yang a chance? As he spoke, he bowed his hand to the King of Chu, "Your Highness, Empress Yang is a smart person, and this requires you to come forward and talk to her." ”

To send an inwardly charming woman to the Son of Heaven is to consume the life of the Son of Heaven. I want him to die early!

Peng Wei had nothing to say for a while.

The King of Chu followed Han Jin's train of thought and subconsciously asked, "What are you talking about?" Immediately, he laughed, "This king knows." ”

Han Jin said: "No, Your Highness may not understand. Teaching: "There are many eyes and ears in the palace, and it is difficult to distinguish friend from foe." His Royal Highness is now going to visit Empress Yang, just to show an attitude. The real conditions, and gifts, have to be negotiated with the King of Shu. ”

The Manchu Dynasty knew that the King of Shu was the "white glove" of Empress Yang.

King Chu was stunned for a moment, and then praised: "What Mr. Han said makes sense. This king will do it. ”

Li Kuan was a little unwilling, and said, "Your Highness, you can take care of both of them." I will write it for His Highness. ”

Han Jin refuted unceremoniously, he really hated these pig teammates. It's normal to compete for power. However, there is no level, what kind of work do you do? said: "Brother Li, of course you have to write the chapter." However, instead of writing what you said, it was written, King Jin heard that Tianzi was seriously ill, and his face in the house was happy. The imperial history can be heard and followed. ”

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Li Kuan and Peng Wei, the elites of the two scholars, couldn't help but want to explode when they heard Han Jin's idea. Readers play with the pen and reverse black and white, which is black enough. But Han Jin, this is even darker! Framed, unwarranted. However, after thinking about it carefully, I have to admit that Han Xiu is a step ahead.

What will the Son of Heaven think when he sees the King of Chu's complaint? I'm afraid I'm going to be extremely disgusted with King Jin, right? As for whether King Jin is smiling or not, this kind of thing, Jin Yiwei will find out for a while? When King Jin was "rehabilitated", the daylilies were cold.

The King of Chu was full of smiles, and his confidence in Han Jin in his heart was greatly improved, so he gave him a seat to drink, and then asked: "Mr. Han, how is the Yongchang Imperial Aunt?" She sent someone to beg me yesterday. ”

Han Jin tasted the wine and said calmly: "Your Highness, don't worry about her." Things are different now. This time, the Son of Heaven was ill, and she happened to be in charge. ”

It's so dark! Li Kuan sighed in his heart. Before, Han Xiucai also sent someone to greet Zhou Shenxing, as if he wanted to protect Princess Yongchang. They also followed this line of thought in their deliberations that day. Allies, after all.

However, now that the cards are turned over, Han Xiu is the one who uses Princess Yongchang as an outcast! She's going to take the blame at this time! The Son of Heaven is in a coma, and the responsibility is that Princess Yongchang has continued to offer beauties in the past few years, or is it charming and charming in the green beauty? It's easy to judge, right?

Li Kuan glanced at Han Xiucai, who was drinking, and shook his head. Bow down. But, at the same time, an irrepressible thought popped up in my heart. Han Jin is so black, so isn't his teacher Jia Huan even darker?