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King Xing walked out of the "Qianqing Palace" dejectedly, turning back after three steps, but no one stopped him.
The five people who remain in the "Qianqing Palace" now are really the people at the political pinnacle of the Ming Dynasty.
As the biological mother of Zhengde, Queen Mother Zhang undoubtedly has the highest status.
Although Queen Xia usually keeps a low profile, she is the empress of Zhengde and the mother of the Ming Dynasty after all. She can still speak at critical moments!
Li Dongyang and Yang Tinghe represent the cabinet and the attitude of foreign ministers.
Lin Li, the "Iron God Marquis", has the late emperor's edict and the Shang Fang Sword at his side, not to mention the "Dragon Protector Villa" and "Jin Yiwei" in his hands.
The five people were silent for a while, and finally Li Dongyang, the chief minister of the cabinet, spoke.
"To the Queen Mother, the imperial city is now under martial law, and the foreign ministers are panic-stricken. Could you please give me some advice?"
Queen Mother Zhang had been raised in the palace with kindness all her life. In addition, Emperor Hongzhi had only one woman. She had never even experienced a palace fight, and she really had no political consciousness or opinions.
Instinctively, Queen Mother Zhang glanced at Lin Li where the old god was!
Lin Li knew what he had to say at this time!
"To report to the Queen Mother, the Emperor is unconscious now. Please come out and take charge of the overall situation and appease people's hearts. With the two ministers here, I believe there will be no major problems in the court situation!"
Yang Tinghe frowned and said, "I think it's inappropriate!"
Lin Li turned to look at the deputy minister of the cabinet and asked, "What do you think Mr. Yang has to say?"
Yang Tinghe stood up and said to the Queen Mother: "It is not appropriate to publicize the emperor's poisoning! And we need to make two preparations!"
Yang Tinghe looked at the Queen Mother's attitude and said, "What if your Majesty succeeds in doing something great? What should we do about the heir issue?"
Queen Mother Zhang said angrily: "Your Majesty is not dead yet? You are all thinking of starting a new business!"
Yang Tinghe and Li Dongyang knelt down at the same time and said: "I don't dare, but the emperor has no heirs, and now he is poisoned. If there is an emergency, the Ming Dynasty cannot be without its backbone!"
When Queen Xia saw the cabinet's attitude, she could only feel sad secretly.
The fact that Zhengde has no heir has worried many people. In the past, Zhengde was young and in good health, so he could handle the matter of being crown prince.
Now that Zhengde's life and death are uncertain, it is also their duty for the cabinet to use the long-term peace and stability of the Ming Dynasty as an excuse to bring up the issue of establishing a reserve.
Queen Xia only blames herself for being unsatisfied. After working hard for so many years, there is no movement at all!
"The Ai family has also discussed with Your Majesty the establishment of a heir, and also proposed to adopt a step-heir in the clan!" Seeing the resolute attitude of the two cabinet elders, Empress Dowager Zhang could only relent.
"Who does your cabinet think is suitable for the position of crown prince?"
Li Dongyang and Yang Tinghe looked at each other, then glanced at Lin Li, who had been calm all the time. Finally, Yang Tinghe raised his head and said to Queen Mother Zhang:
"Zhu Houcong, the grandson of Emperor Xianzong, nephew of Emperor Xiaozong, son of Prince Xing, and cousin of His Majesty, the crown prince of Prince Xing, has the closest bloodline to Your Majesty, so he can be the crown prince!"
Yang Tinghe said such a long list, in fact, he suggested that Zhu Houcong, the son of King Xing, be the crown prince!
Queen Mother Zhang looked at Lin Li, and then asked: "The Ai family heard that Crown Prince Xing is only eight years old this year, right?"
Yang Tinghe nodded and said: "Yes, Crown Prince Xing is seven years old this year, but eight years old!"
It is now the sixteenth day of the first lunar month, not long after the New Year. Calculating his age, Zhu Houcong is just a child under seven years old.
Queen Mother Zhang hesitated and said: "Can Prince Xing be so young and support the Ming Dynasty?"
Yang Tinghe said with certainty: "Although Prince Xing is young, he has been smart and studious since he was a child, and has a strong body. In the future, with the help of courtiers and the supervision of the Queen Mother, the Ming Dynasty will be able to prosper for generations to come!"
Lin Li heard that Yang Tinghe¡¯s words just now focused on the four words "physically strong"!
"According to the "Huang Ming Ancestor Instructions", if His Majesty has no heirs, according to the law of brotherhood, the prince of the gods should succeed to the throne!"
At this time, Queen Xia said a key word!
Since the Ming Dynasty, the eldest son inheritance system has been implemented. If there is a direct descendant, there will be no direct descendant!
Since Zhengde has no children, this lineage is considered to be cut off, so we need to count up the lineage of the late Emperor Hongzhi!
Although Emperor Hongzhi only had one son, Zhengde, he still had two brothers alive.
Lin Li and King Xing!
Since both of them are not legitimate sons, there is no legitimate elder brother. According to the order, Lin Li, the elder brother, should succeed to the throne!
Yang Tinghe directly skipped the two brothers of Emperor Hongzhi and suggested that the crown prince of Prince Xing, Zhu Houcong, should succeed him.??
In fact, the reason is very simple. It is because Zhu Houcong is young. It will take many years before he takes charge. During this period, the cabinet will be able to control the government and exert power in the government and the opposition!
Lin Li and King Xing are both adults and difficult to control, especially Lin Li, who has outstanding talents. Once he gains power, what will happen to the cabinet?
Queen Mother Zhang¡¯s political acumen is not very good, but she is not a political novice. After Queen Xia¡¯s reminder, she also figured out the cabinet¡¯s careful thinking!
"If the crown prince of Prince Xing is established as the crown prince, what will Prince Xing do?" Queen Mother Zhang asked Yang Tinghe.
Queen Xia also said: "Prince Xing is the biological father of the crown prince. Isn't this generational system in chaos?"
Lin Li said: "The intention of the cabinet is not to adopt Prince Xing to the emperor, but to pass the throne directly to Prince Xing!
The two seem to be the same, but in fact they have very different meanings! "
Even if Queen Mother Zhang¡¯s reaction was slow, she has now come to her senses.
The cabinet did not want Prince Xing¡¯s son to be adopted by Emperor Zhengde as his son, but wanted to issue an edict to pass the throne to his cousin in the name of Emperor Zhengde!
The difference here is whether Prince Xing will give Zhengde a son or not.
Lin Li appropriately added another fire: "If Prince Xing's crown prince really succeeds to the throne in the future, wouldn't Prince Xing be the Supreme Emperor?"
Now Queen Mother Zhang can¡¯t sit still anymore!
"Prince Xing is the Supreme Emperor, so who is Aijia?"
Yang Tinghe and Li Dongyang looked at each other and said, "Prince Xing is already the younger generation closest to the emperor!"
"Hmph!" Empress Dowager Zhang sneered: "We have a good plan. Why not let King Xing succeed directly?"
Li Dongyang looked at Lin Li next to him, and his meaning was clear!
How could King Xing succeed to the throne with Lin Li as his elder brother? The best benefit to the cabinet would be to skip Lin Li's generation!
¡°In the final analysis, the cabinet only wants a prince who is easy to control!
"This matter is too important. The Ai family will have to think about it for a day. Please step back!" Queen Mother Zhang said angrily to Li Dongyang and Li Dongyang.
After the two of them exited the "Qianqing Palace", Queen Mother Zhang also found an excuse to send Queen Xia away and chat with Lin Li alone.
"Ignore it, how do you think this prince should be chosen?"
Lin Li said: "No matter who the Queen Mother chooses, I will fully assist the new monarch and do my best until I die!"
Queen Mother Zhang looked at Lin Li, and finally gritted her teeth and asked, "What if the Ai family lets you succeed?"
Lin Li glanced at Queen Mother Zhang in surprise, not expecting that she would take the initiative to mention it!
"Queen Mother, I have no intention of succeeding to the throne, and you know my temper. Compared with country, I love beauty more!"
Queen Mother Zhang was stunned for a moment, and then she realized that what Lin Li was talking about was his marriage to Gongsun Lan!
Queen Mother Zhang said bluntly: "The Ai family is interested in electing a crown prince next to the royal family, but is worried that the cabinet will not agree. If you have your support, the success may be greater!"
Lin Li asked frankly: "Does the Queen Mother want to follow the example of Queen Mother Liu of the Song Dynasty and listen to politics behind the curtain?" (Remember the website address: www.hlnovel.com - Didn't finish reading? Add this book to your favoritesI'm a member and bookmarked this chapterCopy the address of this book and recommend it to your friends for pointsChapter error? Click here to report
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