The Legend of Rebirth of the Demon Empress

Chapter 229 Intricate
The emperor stared at Ye Quan, his eyes turned cold.

When he made this decision, he thought about the resistance from the cabinet. For example, Liu Qingyuan had always been a staunch party member. For example, Qian Minzhong and Lu Zhiyuan had always been at odds with Fang Luan, and they would not let Xie Yao become the heir apparent.

However, the one who took the lead turned out to be his always respected teacher.

Since the emperor came to the throne for 18 years, no matter what government orders the emperor has, Ye Quan has never opposed them in person, and even if it is an outrageous move, he only advises him in private.

It was the first time that Ye Quan stood up to oppose so clearly.

"Teacher Ye, it's getting late today, you are an elderly person, you should go back and rest earlier."

The emperor said helplessly, and winked at Zhang Gu.

Zhang Gu immediately stepped forward to help Ye Quan, but unexpectedly, Ye Quan threw Zhang Gu away, still knelt on the ground, straightened his back and said, "Your Majesty, it is a time of crisis, and every move of your Majesty depends on you." They are all implicated in the fate of the country, please be careful, Your Majesty."

The emperor said in a harsh voice: "Teacher Ye, I know that you are sincere, but you also have to understand my painstaking efforts. In the past, you advised me, but I never took it to heart. I suddenly figured out this illness. That’s right, the crown prince of a country is the foundation of a country, so if you decide on a crown prince early, it will stop some people’s thinking.”

Ye Quan bowed again and said: "At this time, at that time, if in the past, His Majesty had plans to establish a reserve, the old minister would have heard the news and responded. The urgent things today are the bandits in Guanzhong, the floods in the south of the Yangtze River, and the rest. Things can be put aside for the time being, and we will worry about them later."

The emperor stared straight ahead, his face was dark and inexplicable, and he said in a cold voice: "What if I must establish a reserve today?"

Ye Quan paid homage to the emperor three times, and said: "The old minister is dull, and he is not a pillar of talent. Emperor Meng Xian and His Majesty fell in love with each other wrongly, and entrusted him with a heavy responsibility. He thought of doing his best to repay his kindness. Now that he is getting older, Shallow thinking is no longer enough to assist His Majesty, so I ask His Majesty's associate ministers to resign."

The emperor never expected Ye Quan to be so resolute in his opposition, and he did not hesitate to ask for an official position to persecute him.

He was about to persuade him with gentle words, but Liu Qingyuan also said: "Your Majesty, I have always thought about the mountains and forests, and today I am willing to follow Taifu Ye and take the post of a university scholar. I ask your Majesty to choose another talented person."

The emperor was stunned at first, then suddenly let out a sneer, looked at the cabinet members one by one, raised his voice and said: "Okay! Okay, whoever wants to resign, let's say it at this time! I will give it to you." You are ready!"

After saying this, the emperor coughed again and again, Lin Zisu rushed forward and handed the emperor a cup of hot tea.

Both Qian Minzhong and Lu Zhiyuan remained silent, Shen Changde took half a step forward, hesitated for a moment, then shrank back.

Only Zhang Ruogu's expression remained the same, and he responded, "Your Majesty is wise!"

The emperor pursed his lips tightly and said, "Zhang Gu, serve the two adults out of the palace!"

Ye Quan stood up tremblingly, with tears in his eyes, he took two steps, then turned around and fell to the ground suddenly, saying: "Please take care, Your Majesty."

The emperor just bowed his head and sipped tea, and said in a flat voice: "Master Ye, you and I have exhausted the righteousness of a monarch and a minister. Go back and live a good life and take care of your life. Don't worry about government affairs."

When the queen heard the emperor's will to establish the crown prince, she was struck by five thunderbolts. When Ye Quan objected, she hoped that the emperor would take back the order.

However, no one expected that in less than half an hour, the Chief Assistant of the Cabinet and the Minister of the Ministry of Officials proposed to retire one after another.

Seeing that no one raised any objections to the establishment of the crown prince, the queen panicked, thinking whether she should stand up against it, only to hear the emperor continue: "Qian Shangshu, the order for the establishment of the crown prince will be issued tomorrow, and the selection of concubines is also on the agenda. I mentioned it a few months ago, has your Ministry of Rites prepared for it?"

Qian Minzhong had been staring at the position of chief assistant for more than a day or two, and occasionally instructed the censor to trip Liu Qingyuan, but I don't know what the emperor thought, but Liu Qingyuan's position as chief assistant was as stable as Mount Tai.

Ye Quan, the Minister of the Ministry of Officials, has always been the emperor's confidant, never accepting the wooing of others, and has always been lukewarm to the other members of the cabinet.

Qian Minzhong had long held a grudge in his heart, but he didn't dare to act rashly because he knew Ye Quan's weight in the emperor's heart.

Never thought that the emperor's will to establish a reserve would remove Qian Minzhong's two major political enemies so easily.

He was still immersed in the joy of the vacancy of the chief minister of the cabinet. When the emperor asked himself, he quickly responded: "I have discussed it repeatedly with the ministers of the Ministry of Rites, and I have asked Qin Tianjian about the date, and I will temporarily select the concubine. It is scheduled for August [-]th, and tomorrow I will write a memorial to explain the matter in detail."

The emperor nodded and said: "Then on August [-]th, keep the ceremony, you come to draw up the decree, and announce the decree of choosing a concubine to the whole country."

Cao Shouli immediately complied, leaning over his desk and writing vigorously.

The emperor issued two decrees one after another. Everyone thought that the night would be over, but the emperor cleared his throat and issued another decree.

"The decree is to promote Ye Shihuan, editor and editor of the Hanlin Academy, to be the supervisory censor of Jiangnan Road and the censor of Jiangnan inspection, to supervise the breach of the Pingjiang River. All political gains and losses in the south of the Yangtze River, military and civilian benefits, must be straightforward. If you cannot make a decision, you can directly Chen Zou to me."

Both Qian Minzhong and Lu Zhiyuan were astonished, and Lu Zhiyuan hurriedly said: "Your Majesty, the south of the Yangtze River is a tax-heavy place, and the flood in Pingjiang is no small matter. Ye Shihuan's qualifications are still young, I'm afraid..."

Emperor Xuanmei asked: "What are you afraid of? Are you afraid that Ye Shihuan is Ye Quan's son?"

This sentence was really heartbreaking, Lu Zhiyuan blushed, and said: "The officialdom in the south of the Yangtze River is complicated, and there is a flood. There are countless things waiting for the local government to handle. I am afraid that he will not be able to restrain the local officials."

"You said this, but reminded me, keep the etiquette, and it's the autumn tax when you talk, Jiangnan can't afford to lose, you send Dongchang there too, um, your godson Cao Lang, he has grown very fast these days, it's just him Let him go to Jiangnan to practice and practice."

The emperor's face gradually softened, and when he said this, his face was relaxed. Cao Shouli was still writing at his desk, but when he heard the emperor's words, he said with a smile: "A-Lang is still a little young, and sometimes he is not mature enough. Let him go It’s good for a trip, and learn more from the adults in Jiangnan.”

Lu Zhiyuan wanted to slap himself a few times, originally he just didn't want to make a face, but now, he went straight to Yan Luo.

He winked at Qian Minzhong again and again, Qian Minzhong understood Lu Zhiyuan's meaning, stepped forward and said, "Your Majesty..."

The emperor waved his hand to interrupt Qian Minzhong's words: "Tonight, I'm a little tired. Yao'er, Liu Qingyuan and Ye Quan are missing in court affairs. Let Qian Minzhong and Zhang Ruogu help you support first."

Till now, Xie Yao was still full of excitement. Hearing the emperor called him, he was overjoyed and said, "I obey!"

(End of this chapter)