Phi-Fic Chapter 223 Zen Position
Chapter 223 Zen Position
Prime Minister Yao's face was stiff, and he bowed and said, "I am only thinking about the safety of the country."
Hui Chengyuan narrowed his eyes slightly, "It's better to be like this."
"No one can accuse the Crown Princess of what she did for An Guo. It can be said that An Guo was able to recover so quickly because of the Crown Princess."
"I proposed to amend the law. It's such a simple thing, but you all disagreed with it. Why, does this decision of mine hinder your good deeds?"
"Okay, then I will investigate carefully to see what good things a law that prevents people from abandoning their children can hinder the ministers from doing."
As soon as Hui Chengyuan said this, the Minister of Justice was the first to change his expression.
Preventing people from abandoning their children is a righteous cause, and if they stop it, you can figure out the reason behind it with just a little thought.
He had been too determined in opposing it before, which left hidden dangers for himself. Even if he agreed, it would be easier for others to find fault with him.
At this time, many ministers stood up and said that they did not disagree, but Lord Liu vetoed it too quickly and they did not have time to give their opinions.
Hui Chengyuan was no longer anxious. He chuckled and said, "No hurry. After I find out the truth, we can discuss whether this law should be promulgated."
Prime Minister Yao frowned slightly, then relaxed his brows, stood in his seat, and said nothing more.
He didn't do any voting, so what is he afraid of being investigated for?
The emperor had been sitting upstairs watching quietly. When he saw that they had finished arguing, he said, "Then the prince should investigate this matter thoroughly. Who has been offended by stopping the people from abandoning their children?"
"The prince discussed this matter with me yesterday. I thought that the revision of the law concerns the people, so I asked him to bring it up again at the morning court today."
"I didn't expect that the ministers would have objections to such a good thing. I am really surprised."
"If that's the case, then investigate thoroughly, from beginning to end, and let me see how many termites are still standing in this golden throne."
The emperor's harsh rebuke made all the ministers lower their heads.
"Prime Minister, do you need me to have someone list all the good deeds done by the Crown Princess for you to see?"
The prime minister was stunned for a moment, then bowed and said, "I was reckless, please forgive me, Your Majesty."
Clearly, the construction of the river was donated by Marquis Leshan, but now it is all blamed on the Crown Princess.
What he couldn't understand was why all the donations afterwards went to the Crown Princess, and the name of Marquis Leshan was not included.
Is this the Crown Prince trying to build momentum for the Crown Princess?
But why should we build momentum for the Crown Princess?
The emperor looked at him. "That's better."
"The river donated by the Crown Princess is almost finished. I originally planned to discuss the time of the sacrificial ceremony with you, but now I feel that there is no need to discuss it with you."
"Let's set it after the Wanshou Festival and ask the people from the Imperial Astronomical Bureau to calculate an auspicious date."
"If there is nothing else, let's adjourn the court." The emperor said and stood up.
"Your Majesty, please wait for a moment. I have something else to report." Kong Xuan, the Minister of the Ministry of Rites, suddenly said.
The emperor glanced at him and sat back down. "What's the matter?"
Kong Xuan immediately said, "Your Majesty, news has come from the Yun Kingdom that the Yun Emperor has chosen the Sixth Prince Yun Mo as the Crown Prince and will abdicate to the Crown Prince on October 10th. All countries will send envoys to congratulate him."
The emperor frowned and said, "The Yun Kingdom has just ascended the throne, so naturally there must be envoys going to congratulate them."
"As for who to send, do you have any suggestions?"
Hui Chengyuan lowered his eyes, wondering why Emperor Yun would suddenly abdicate.
With his ambition, how could he suddenly abdicate before his death?
Prime Minister Yao looked at Hui Chengyuan. He knew that the rebellion in Yun State was instigated by Hui Chengyuan, but he had not found out how.
He lowered his eyes and thought for a while. Just when he was about to propose that the crown prince be sent as an envoy, the Duke of Anguo suddenly stood up and said, "Your Majesty, I think the crown prince is very suitable."
"The new emperor of Yun State ascended the throne, and our An State's Crown Prince went on a diplomatic mission to show our An State's highest sincerity and friendship."
Hui Chengyuan glanced at him, then looked away and stood there in silence, neither accepting nor saying no.
The emperor naturally knew his next itinerary, and also knew why Duke Anguo proposed that the prince go on a diplomatic mission. He glanced at him and said, "The prince has important tasks to do, so it is not appropriate for him to go on a diplomatic mission to Yun State."
"Duke Anguo is the Duke of Anguo. If you go as an envoy to Yunguo, it can also show our Anguo's sincerity and friendship to Yunguo. Are you willing to go?"
Duke Anguo was stunned for a moment, then immediately bowed and said, "I, an old minister, also want to share the country's worries, but I am already old and it is not suitable for me to travel long distances."
The emperor looked at his white hair and nodded, "Yes, the old Duke has reached the age where he can enjoy his retirement..."
After hearing this, Duke Anguo looked up at the emperor, who was looking at him with a normal expression. But for some reason, he felt a chill running up from his tailbone to his head.
He knew that this was His Majesty's warning, so he quickly bowed and said, "Yes, I am old, but my children are useless. I can only wait for my grandson to grow up and support the family."
The emperor withdrew his gaze and said calmly: "I remember that you have already bypassed the eldest son and asked to confer the title of Crown Prince on your eldest grandson Lin Xiao."
"Yes, Your Majesty." Duke Anguo's hands were shaking slightly.
"Then let Lin Xiao go. The prince has always been optimistic about him, and I believe in the prince's vision." The emperor's words surprised the ministers in the hall.
The prince is very optimistic about Lin Xiao?
Lin Xiao had never served as an official in the court, so they all thought that it was the prince who did it. After all, Lin Xiao had an aunt who was a concubine in the palace.
But today, everyone was surprised to hear His Majesty say that the Crown Prince is optimistic about Lin Xiao.
Hui Chengyuan raised his eyebrows and looked up at his father.
The emperor continued, "Pass on my decree, appoint Lin Xiao as the envoy to Yun State, and have Kong Xuan, the Minister of the Honglu Temple, accompany him to Yun State to congratulate the new emperor on his ascension to the throne."
"Retreat."
All officials performed grand ceremony to see the emperor off.
Hui Chengyuan glanced at Duke Anguo, then turned and walked out.
"Wait, Your Highness." Duke Anguo called him.
"Duke Anguo, is there anything else?" Hui Chengyuan turned around and looked at him.
Duke Anguo hesitated for a moment, then stepped forward and bowed, "Thank you, Your Highness."
Hui Chengyuan knew what he was thanking him for, "Lin Xiao is capable himself." After saying that, he left.
Duke Anguo sighed, returned to the Duke's Mansion, called Lin Xiao into the study and spent the next day and a half. In the afternoon, he went to the palace to resign from the Emperor and passed the title of Duke to Lin Xiao.
Letting Lin Xiao go on a diplomatic mission to Yun State as the Duke was, firstly, what His Majesty meant, and secondly, it was a form of protection for him.
Hui Chengyuan returned to the Prince's Mansion and told Yuanman what happened in the court.
After hearing this, Yuan Man said, "I guessed it."
Hui Chengyuan looked at her in surprise.
Yuan Man smiled and said, "Because I received a mission to eradicate the human traffickers' den in Kyoto."
"For someone to set up a base under the emperor's feet in Kyoto, there must be someone secretly helping him. Besides, this person must hold a high position."