1367 Refusing to be king
Now Liu Chan has grown up, and although he claims that he has no interest in being an emperor, there is no one in the world who does not want to be an emperor except for Wang Baoyu, who wants to go home. And those who became emperors, there was not a single one who did not want to keep his throne.
Liu Chan originally trusted Zhuge Liang very much, but Zhuge Liang was too strict with him, so he didn't show a few smiles, so he was still very afraid. Liu Chan is also a little lazy and doesn't like to take care of the government, but he can't stand the words of some so-called loyal ministers, and he has some wavering in his heart.
Liu Chan bet on Wang Baoyu for two reasons, one is that he has a good impression of this fourth uncle, like a respectable brother; There is also the fact that his father Liu Bei once hinted to him when he was seriously ill that Wang Baoyu could be trusted, and this person did not seem to have the heart to be the emperor.
Wang Baoyu is also an old man in the ancient and modern generations, of course, he knows what Liu Chan thinks in his heart, at this moment, it is very important to adjust the relationship between Liu Chan and Zhuge Liang, and let Liu Chan continue to trust Zhuge Liang, the core problem is to prove that Zhuge Liang has no intention of usurping power.
Early the next morning, as soon as the sky was hazy, Liu Chan rubbed his eyes and got up in a panic, Wang Baoyu also slept soundly, and couldn't help muttering: "Chan'er, why are you in such a hurry?" ”
"I have to go to the court, my father will scold me when it's late." Liu Chan said helplessly.
"Alright! It's hard to be the emperor! Wang Baoyu also got up, and the palace people hurriedly came over to change clothes and wash the two, and then, the two of them went out of the palace, continued to sit on the dragon chariot, and rushed to the court.
At that time, the rules of the court were similar, no shoes were allowed, no weapons could be worn, the saints were not allowed to raise their heads, and they were not allowed to look at the dragon's face casually.
Of course, these rules are all a fart for Wang Baoyu, Liu Chan slowly walked into the palatial court, walked along the red carpet, and walked towards the dragon chair.
At this time, the civil and military officials have basically gathered, not only the emperor's hard work, but also the hundred officials are not easy, but they have developed a good habit of going to bed early and getting up early.
Liu Chan stepped on the nine steps in a good way, and Wang Baoyu stopped and stood below, but Liu Chan did not agree, and ordered: "On my side, give a seat to the emperor's uncle." ”
As soon as these words came out, the audience was in an uproar, Wang Baoyu frowned and whispered: "Zen'er, this is not appropriate!" ”
"There's nothing wrong with you being my uncle." Liu Chan pulled Wang Baoyu's hand closer, I don't know if it was because of Wang Baoyu's arrival, Liu Chan's attitude at this time was a little tough, and he seemed to be very confident.
The eunuchs hurriedly brought a golden chair and placed it next to the dragon chair, and Wang Baoyu didn't want to have a conflict with Liu Chan in the court, so he had to follow.
After the two of them sat down separately, the officials below raised their heads and kowtowed, shouting: "Long live the saint, long live, long live!" ”
Liu Chan waved his hand and said, "And my uncle, bow together!" ”
"Uncle Huang, Chitose Chitose, Chitose, Chitose!" The ministers shouted helplessly.
I have to say that the scale of Liu Chan's official numbers is much stronger than Wang Baoyu, the official uniform, official hat and standing position are well organized and not chaotic at all.
"Zhong Aiqing is exempt from courtesy." Liu Chan waved his hand.
Everyone stood up hula, Zhuge Liang's face was gloomy, and he was obviously very dissatisfied with Liu Chan's actions, of course, this was not aimed at Wang Baoyu, but he saw Liu Chan's deep ambition.
"Everyone, Aiqing, do you have something important to report?" Liu Chan asked.
However, a few people came out of the queue and reported a few things, all of which were insignificant, Liu Chan nodded and agreed, with a different attitude on weekdays, omitting the sentence "Every qiē is decided by the father".
The ministers seemed to see some clues, and felt that there was a posture against the sky in the saint today, and Zhuge Liang stood quietly below without saying a word. The work of the report was over, Liu Chan turned his head to look at Wang Baoyu, and asked in a low voice, "Fourth uncle, can you talk about the prime minister?" ”
"Say it!" Wang Baoyu nodded.
Liu Chan stabilized his nerves, looked at Zhuge Liang, who was as calm as water, still a little timid, and turned back to Wang Baoyu and whispered: "Fourth uncle, I still don't dare." Why don't you tell me for me? ”
"Zen'er, this is your court, and what I want to say is unauthorized power. Rest assured, with me, no one will embarrass you. Wang Baoyu comforted.
Liu Chan nodded gratefully, no longer looked at Zhuge Liang, and mustered up the courage to slowly speak: "Prime Minister Zhuge is dedicated to his duties, has a strategic mind, and assists me in times of danger, so that the national fortune can prosper. ”
More than half of the ministers in the court were promoted and reused by Zhuge Liang, and as soon as they heard Liu Chan say this, several people immediately came out to express their approval, and Zhuge Liang himself just shook his eyebrows, but there was still no other movement.
"Fourth uncle, the prime minister does mean to be the king." Liu Chan sighed slightly.
"He didn't say anything, and it's too early to draw conclusions." Wang Baoyu was not in a hurry, and said unhurriedly.
There are more and more ministers who echo, and some of them are very excited, Liu Chan's head immediately became bigger, and there was a sudden doubt in his heart, could it be that the fourth uncle took the opportunity to crown Zhuge Liang as the king? If that's the case, it's really shooting yourself in the foot.
Liu Chan complained bitterly, waited for a while, and echoed the voices one after another, waiting for the Holy Lord to issue a holy decree immediately. Liu Chan was helpless, and just wanted to announce that Zhuge Liang would be crowned the king of Chengdu, Li Yan knelt down and said: "Holy Lord, the minister risked his life to meet him, this matter is not allowed!" ”
"Why don't you think Aiqing can't?" Liu Chan asked.
"The king, the beginning of chaos!" Li Yandao.
"I have made up my mind, and I don't need to say more." Liu Chan was happy in his heart, but he deliberately put on a straight face and said: "Spread my will, ...... immediately"
"Holy Lord, minister, I have something to say." Zhuge Liang finally spoke, his tone was as calm as ever, but he looked at Liu Chan with a bit of sternness. Liu Chan's face was panicked, as if all his thoughts had been seen through by Zhuge Liang, he drooped his head and felt like he was sitting on pins and needles, and he also grabbed Wang Baoyu, and his palms were full of cold sweat.
"Zen'er, the prime minister is talking!"
"Well, Father, please speak?" Liu Chan said weakly.
"What Li Duhu said is very appropriate, the minister is not a member of the royal family, and he must not be crowned king, how can the saint not know that the Han Dynasty has fallen into decline, and it is from the beginning when Cao Cao was crowned the king of Wei." Zhuge Liang said.
Liu Chan was taken aback, and laughed and explained: "Father Xiang can't talk to Cao Mengde on the same day. ”
"The first emperor entrusted the saint to the minister, trusting in every way, although he could not forget it, the minister only wished that the Han family would prosper, stretching for thousands of years, and the honor and disgrace of the minister himself, what a way! Not only can a minister not be crowned a king, but neither can others! Zhuge Liang is colorful.