Chapter 143 Today is different from the past
In the main hall, Prime Minister Yan Qingchen on the left was drinking wine leisurely, Prime Minister Xie Tinglan on the right was tasting delicious food, and all the civil and military officials were silent.
It was as if this celebration and cleansing banquet had become a stage for the three princes to perform.
If someone had dared to make such a suggestion in the past, there would have been ministers who would have protested in court and insisted on upholding the emperor and orthodoxy. No matter whether the emperor was narrow-minded or not, no matter whether the emperor was too fatuous and incompetent, they would insist on upholding orthodoxy.
Because that is the emperor who was duly passed on to the throne by the late emperor.
No one can change the iron-clad principles of pedantic ministers who stick to the rules.
But today is different from the past.
Ji Yucang is a person who conquers the world, not only the Nanzhao world, but also the Yong Kingdom - if he directly proclaims himself emperor in Nanzhao and then leads his troops to capture the Yong Kingdom, it should not be difficult.
Therefore, the ministers did not dare to object to Ji Ling's proposal. What if Ji Yucang really had this idea?
They were just waiting for Ji Yucang to respond.
They wanted to know if the regent had any intention of proclaiming himself emperor. Even Ji Ling, who made the suggestion, probably just wanted to test Ji Yucang's thoughts, rather than really wanting him to become emperor.
Otherwise, to whom will the three princes perform this drama today?
In the long silence, Prime Minister Zuo slowly spoke: "I think King Qi's proposal is feasible. The regent holds the power of Yong State, knows all the major affairs of the government, and is victorious in foreign campaigns. Only the regent of Yong State is qualified to sit in this position. emperor."
Prime Minister You agreed: "I agree."
"I also agree." A rebellious voice suddenly sounded outside the palace, so familiar and domineering, "The regent has conquered the world, has done meritorious service in protecting the country, and is also an orthodox bloodline of the royal family, why can't he sit on the throne? Ji Jin? If any trash can sit down, so can the emperor’s uncle.”
Everyone turned to look at him in unison.
The eldest princess of Pingyao, dressed in red, walked out of the palace. Her appearance was peerless and dazzling. Her slightly swollen belly was covered by the wide cloak, and she could faintly tell that she was pregnant.
Next to her was Qin Yumo, who was wearing a flowing blue robe.
What was different from the past was that Qin Yumo kept holding Princess Pingyao's hand, his eyes seemed to be unable to see anyone else, and his eyes were only fixed on Princess Pingyao, as if he was afraid that she would stumble.
Shen Ning turned her eyes slightly, then raised her eyebrows.
We haven’t seen each other for several months. Is the eldest princess of Pingyao pregnant?
"I've met the emperor's uncle, I've met the emperor's aunt." Princess Pingyao walked to the front of the palace and saluted Ji Yucang and Shen Ning. "Congratulations to the emperor's uncle and the emperor's aunt on their return with a great victory and adding bricks and tiles to the territory of Yong Kingdom."
Qin Yumo lifted his robe and knelt down: "I see the regent, and see the regent princess."
Ji Ling's expression became extremely stiff in an instant.
He turned to look at the couple, a cold glint flashed in his eyes, but he said nothing. He slowly sat back on the table, forced himself to smile, and looked at Manchao Wenwu: "What do you think, sirs? "
"I believe that the regent is qualified to be the emperor." Zhen Guo Gong stood up and said seriously and seriously, "The regent is both civil and military, has unparalleled strategies, outstanding martial arts, knows people well, and is a well-deserved candidate for the sage emperor."
Ji Ling pursed her lips, picked up the wine cup and took a sip.
Ji Mo and Ji Han also had strange expressions.
They didn't expect that even the Duke of Zhen would agree. Did he forget that his daughter was the concubine of the current emperor?
The six ministers have not spoken yet.
The fact that the three princes were able to come out may have begun to win over the ministers in the court during this period. However, it is still unknown who the ministers in the court were wined over.
But there is no doubt that as long as Ji Yucang wants to become emperor, no matter how others try to win over or bribe him, it will be of no avail.
"No need to be polite." Ji Yucang said calmly, "How is the emperor doing lately?"
The eldest princess of Pingyao walked to the sidelines and sat down, speaking calmly: "Same as before."
"I will go see him later."
The eldest princess of Pingyao curled her lips: "It's just a deposed emperor, what's so good about him? The emperor is really kind."
Ji Yucang did not comment on this, and turned his eyes slightly to look at the Yong ministers sitting in the hall: "Where are the documents from Mobei? Bring them up to the king for a look."
"Put it in the Qinzheng Hall." Prime Minister Zuo said respectfully, "I will go and get it now."
With that said, he stood up and left.
During the period when the regent is away from the court, the left prime minister is responsible for the internal affairs of the court, and the right prime minister is responsible for the foreign affairs. The documents sent by Mobei Kuaima will naturally be taken care of by the left prime minister.
So just outside the palace gate, it was really ridiculous for King Qi to mention the document, as if he could be responsible for it.
The three princes Ji Mo, Ji Ling and Ji Han had different expressions.
The ministers present also have their own thoughts.
They all knew in their hearts that the question that the regent had not answered directly was their biggest concern. The three princes also knew that Ji Yucang had lost patience with Ji Jin, and that the change of the Yong Kingdom was destined to happen.
They intend to replace the new emperor, but only if Ji Yucang doesn't have this intention.
During the days when the Regent was away from the throne, they courted courtiers and took active actions, but their opponents were only the other two, never the Regent.
Once Ji Yucang wants to sit on the throne, no one else will even be able to compete.
Prime Minister Zuo quickly left and returned, presenting the document.
After Ji Yucang finished reading, he turned to look at Shen Ning: "Mobei wants to marry their princess to this king... Princess, this Western Zhou Dynasty wants to marry a princess, and Mobei also wants to marry a princess. How do you think this king should choose?"
"You can take them all into the palace." Shen Ning said calmly, with a bit of playfulness, "It just so happens that the princess has returned and has nothing to do, so I can practice with them."
Ji Yucang smiled and said, "Is the princess jealous?"
"No." Shen Ning shook her head, "It's just that if you have a ready-made archery target, don't use it for free. Besides, she is a princess. How shameless would it be to refuse them?"
The ministers listened to the conversation between the couple and slowly felt a strange feeling in their hearts.
"My niece knows that the emperor's uncle and aunt are working hard on the expedition, so she specially asked the Inner Court to prepare songs and dances to entertain." The eldest princess of Pingyao raised her hand and clapped her hands, "Let's sing and dance."
The great eunuch raised his voice and shouted: "Let's sing and dance——"
The melodious sound of orchestral strings and bamboos sounded, and beautiful dancers dressed in tulle filed onto the stage.
The civil and military officials breathed a sigh of relief, and finally took the opportunity to enjoy the singing and dancing to drink wine quietly and calm down their tense nerves.
The regent had just returned from Nanzhao, and before he took off his military uniform, the three princes couldn't wait to ask about the deposed emperor and the establishment of a new emperor. Isn't it a little too eager?
Anyway, let's wait a moment and talk slowly.