Godsend Field

Chapter 365
The lengthy and cumbersome ancestor worship ceremony did not end until dark. If we go back now, we will not reach Ancona until dawn at least. Therefore, His Majesty and the ministers are resting in the palace in Dongling.

The imperial guards were divided into several teams and patrolled back and forth.Tesker, the commander of the imperial guards, personally led a squadron to guard the main entrance of the palace!Under the moonlight, Tesker looked nervously into the distance, with his right hand always on the hilt of his sword.

"Cheer up your spirits, now it's no different than in the past, not a single fly will be let go!"

"Yes!" The imperial guards responded neatly.

"Tesker!" A figure suddenly came out from the palace.

Tesker was taken aback for a moment, and then went up to meet him, "Mr. Fuzheng, you haven't rested yet? It's cold outside, and it's fine if we are with you. You'd better rest early!"

The third prince smiled slightly, and stretched out his hand to pat Tesker on the shoulder, "Okay, now is the last moment, success or failure will be revealed soon, we must not be careless! Are the spies sent outside coming back?"

"I'm back, the big bird has left the nest!"

The third prince nodded, "That's good. I'm really afraid that the bird will stay in the nest. We won't be able to take the opportunity to steal eggs! We'll see how you behave tomorrow!"

Tesker took a deep breath, pulled out the long sword at his waist and pushed it back violently, staring into the distance with his eyes, "Don't worry, Mr. Fuzheng, it will be up to us tomorrow!"

Before the dawn is the darkest moment, after passing through this dark moment, there will be a beautiful dawn.But many people in the world lost themselves in this darkest moment, and maybe one more breath will usher in the dawn of dawn!

When the first dawn appeared, Dongling was still in a fog.The fog in spring is relatively heavy, especially in mountains and forests like Tanglin.

In the main hall of the sacrificial hall, King Aixin sat tall, and the three princes stood below.This place is no different than Qinzheng Hall, there are not so many seats, all the ministers, governors, ministers, and officials are standing side by side on both sides below, except for one person.

That's the old Duke Kate!
The old Duke Kate came to worship the ancestors together at His Majesty's will, but because of his health, he set up a seat specially for him.

King Aixin's spirit felt much better, and he held the throne armchair tightly with his withered hands. "Everyone, this time we are having a morning meeting in the sacrificial hall. This morning meeting may be the last time for me and you!"

"Father!"

"His Majesty!"

All the princes, ministers and officials below knelt down together, and there was a hint of sadness in the voice of calling!
"Get up, people will always have life and death, and I have been worthy of my ancestors and the people of the empire in this life. Even if I die, I will feel at ease and have no complaints!" King Aixin was old and hoarse The voice said slowly, "But there is only one thing that makes me feel in a dilemma. If I can't handle it well, I'm afraid it will be the only regret in my life!"

The officials stood up one after another.

King Aixin looked down at the three princes below him

"That is, choose Chu!"

Everyone's nerves collapsed!
"Choose storage!"

"I think I have been in power for 70 years, and I have given birth to seven children. The first four were not able to live to this day because of my exhaustion. This may be God's punishment for my ten years of catastrophe. I have no complaints or regrets. And now there are only three alive, I need to choose one of you to inherit my throne and become the new Lord of the Welsh Empire!"

King Aixin sat for a while and paused, "Swear, Aixin, stop; Aixin, pray; Aixin!"

"Father!" The three princes knelt on the ground!
"The three of you grew up together since you were young. Tell me, who among you is the most suitable for the throne?"

The three princes were startled at the same time, looking at His Majesty, they didn't expect their father to ask such a direct question!I don't know how to answer it right now!I had to keep my head down and not speak!

"Then which one of you thinks you are more suitable for the throne?"

The three princes remained silent.The officials below didn't dare to say a word, and they didn't even dare to breathe hard!
"Okay! It's said that knowing yourself and the enemy is invincible in a hundred battles. You don't even know yourself, so it's useless to ask you. You three should go out!" King Aixin said, waving his hands.

The three princes stood up silently and exited the hall!
"Crack~~bang!" The door of the main hall was closed!

"Selecting the crown prince is the most important thing for an empire, and it is also something that we have to solve in the morning meeting today. Now that the three of them have gone out, you can speak freely! What each of you said today is dew talk, who in the future None of them can be held accountable!" King Aixin breathed out, "Now you can rest assured, who will speak first?"

All the officials looked at each other, and no one dared to be the first to speak out!

Marshal Lankers looked around, gritted his teeth and stood up, "Your Majesty, old minister..."

"Old Marshal!" King Aixin raised his hand to interrupt, "Old Marshal, you and Duke Kate, Mesto is the Minister of Humerus of the Empire, let's put your opinions at the end, let's listen to them first! "

Marshal Lankers had no choice but to nod and retreat to his position.

There was silence in the hall, no one dared to speak!

"Governors, you have been stationed outside all year round, managing various provinces for the empire, and you have made great achievements. Why don't you start with you and talk about your views first!"

The seven governors met face to face.

"Ahmed, you go ahead!"

"Ah, me?" Marquis Ahmed screamed, stood up, and looked at His Majesty in embarrassment, "Your Majesty, I...I... think the three princes are very good, whoever you want is fine! "

"Bastard! Cough...cough..." King Aixin's expression darkened suddenly, and he slapped the armchair violently.

All the officials trembled, and Ahmed was so frightened that he knelt on the ground.

"I said just now that the selection of the crown prince is the top priority of the empire. Even I dare not take it lightly. You actually said that anyone is fine! What is the crown prince in your mind? The empire is in your mind What the hell is that?" King Aixin reprimanded sadly, and waved his hand, "Come here, pull Ahmed down and beat him with a hundred court sticks, and distribute him to the frontier!"

"Your Majesty, please forgive me! Please forgive me, Your Majesty!" Ahmed panicked immediately, and hurried forward a few steps. "Your Majesty, let me tell you, let me tell you, I think the regent is right, and the eldest prince can inherit the throne!"

King Aixin looked at the embarrassed Ahmed and nodded, "You think it's okay to take the oath, tell me why?"

"Returning to Your Majesty, I was born in the army. The eldest prince once served in our southwestern province. He has a good understanding of the border defense of the empire, and he is proficient in deploying troops. He is well received by the soldiers in the camp! If the prince can become the new king, he will definitely deter the Spanish thieves and make them dare not invade our Welsh Empire!" Ahmed continued in one breath.

"En! That makes sense! Stand back!" King Aixin waved his hand, and the anger just now disappeared.

Ahmed retreated back into the ranks of the governor panting, his entire back was soaked just now!

Even the governor said he would beat him and punish him, let alone himself?The officials who were planning to fool the past just now couldn't help but get nervous. It seems that today they have to say what they say, and they have to say what they don't say.The reason Ahmed said just now is simply nonsense, but His Majesty did not blame it!Alas, today I am not afraid of making mistakes or nonsense, but I am afraid of not speaking!
If you are right, you will be the hero who supported the new king. If you are wrong, life will be difficult in the future!

King Aixin glanced over, and Marquis Dolan stood up consciously, "Reporting to Your Majesty, I also think that the eldest prince can do it! The eldest prince is simple and upright in his heart, although there are some flaws, as long as there are enough capable ministers and generals to assist him, as long as the eldest If the prince can follow the good advice and listen to the good advice, he must still be able to inherit His Majesty's great cause!"

His Majesty nodded and waved.

The Marquis of Dolan retreated, and the Governor of the Eastern Province, the Marquis of Gezis, stood up, "Reporting to Your Majesty, I think the third prince can do it! The third prince is smart, sensitive and broad-minded. Inherit the rule!"

The governor of the southern province, Marquis Gusta, and the governor of the southwestern province, Marquis Ahmed, also stood up and recommended the prince!

The Governor of the Western Province, the Marquis Aldero, and the Governor of the Yanqing Province, the Marquis Xival, recommended the three princes.

The governor of the northern province, Marquis Bernard, hesitated for a long time, and finally decided to recommend the eldest prince!

Seven governors have expressed their views, four support the eldest prince, and three support the third prince!
King Aixin still had no expression on his face, and then asked the generals Shang Si what they meant.General Shangji of the Ministry of Military Affairs agreed that the eldest prince was the most suitable candidate, while some Shangji of the Ministry of Finance and Ministry of Government Affairs agreed with the third prince.

King Aixin has been listening quietly, without saying a word.After asking the bosses, I started to ask the officials.All the officials above the main hall must say that no one can hide, no one can escape!

The officials are basically divided into two factions, supporting the eldest prince and the third prince respectively, but generally speaking, the number of people who support the eldest prince is relatively large!
King Ai Xin understood in his heart, "Old Marshal, they have finished talking, you can also express your opinion!"

"Reporting to Your Majesty, I support the eldest prince's succession to the throne!" The old marshal stood up and bowed his hands in salute. Upright, upright!"

"I see! Mesto, what do you think?"

Duke Meister stood up, "Return to Your Majesty, although I am the head of the finance department, I don't have the slightest understanding of tactics. The ruler of the country holds a sword in his right hand and purple gold coins in his left hand. If the eldest prince inherits the throne in the future, I should reduce the tax, if the third prince inherits the throne, I don't know what to do, so I can only listen to the new king! So I can't make a choice now!"

The officials were surprised at the same time, Duke Meister didn't say anything?Aren't you afraid of being beaten and losing your job?

"Hehe, Mesto!" His Majesty smiled slightly, "You know that I won't cut you off from your position. But I understand what you mean. You just need to do your own thing well in the future!"

"Thank you, Your Majesty!" Duke Meister bowed on his knees and returned to his seat.

"Nile, you are the Minister of State Affairs and the Chief Assistant Minister, I want to hear your opinion!"

"Return to Your Majesty, I think..." Nero was about to reply.

"Your Majesty, today you have authorized the old ministers to come to the morning meeting. The ministers are terrified! But since I am here, let me give the opinion of the Minister of State Affairs!" Duke Kate stood up from the chair and walked with a cane Got to the middle.

King Aixin nodded, Kate is protecting Nero, "Okay, then let's talk about it!"

Duke Kate took a deep breath, "Your Majesty, you are the lord of the ages. Under your rule, the empire turned around. However, in the final analysis, it is all reflected in one servant. The world is made up of people, and governing the world is governing people. What to use to cure people? Use people! Cough...cough..."

"Your Majesty, as a wise lord, many of your ways of governing the country should be respected by future generations, and among all your strategies for governing the country, the way of employing people is more important. Today we are discussing the matter of choosing the reserve, we must consider the three The prince's way of employing people!" The old duke tightened the crutches in his hands. "There are four points for reference in the way of employing people. First, value talents! As long as he is good at using people, he will not be afraid of failing to govern the empire! The government was in turmoil during the period when His Majesty was in a coma. The eldest prince, as the regent and the third prince, should have retained recommended talents, but the two of them wanted to expand their power. , actually meddled in the third part and suppressed useful people, it is really heartbreaking!"

"Second, know people and make good use of them. As the regent, the eldest prince has appointed five ministers of the Ministry of Government Affairs. Among them, Naroro, Wako, and Omar have been executed, and two have been exiled. The third prince recommended them as the assistant regent. One, was also executed! This is Shang Si, the mainstay of the empire, if they are allowed to rule the empire in the future, I am afraid that the bureaucratic system will decline from now on, and the empire will perish in no time!"

"Third, treat people with sincerity and sincerity. This is acceptable for the eldest prince, but the third prince is really unflattering! Fourth, have the capacity to tolerate people. I think your majesty is the most respectful of the two princes' minds." It's too clear!"

King Aixin nodded frequently, "What Duke Kate said is true!"

"Your Majesty, the old minister has something to say!" At this moment, the old marshal hurriedly stood up, "Your Majesty, although what Duke Kate said is reasonable, it does not represent the whole story. I admit that the eldest prince has some problems in employing people. You will be confused by the appearance. But it is also forced to do it in a special period. As the head of the country, you need a lot, and you can’t make a decision just from the point of employing people, it’s too one-sided!”

King Aixin raised his hand, "Everyone, I understand all your opinions. I mainly want to know your thoughts this time. As for the selection of the reserve, I have also considered a lot. My three sons have their own strengths and weaknesses. I have been unable to make up my mind. I have been procrastinating over and over again until today. There is no way I can avoid it. I can only make a decision! Just like what you said, the boss is simple and upright in his heart, but His talents are limited and self-willed. As a general, a general or even a marshal may not be a problem, but as an emperor, he is not suitable! And I have never thought about it!"

"Kang Dang!" The door was pushed open, and the eldest prince stood at the door, staring blankly at His Majesty.

All the officials were surprised at the same time, and looked at the eldest prince in unison.

"Father...Father..." The eldest prince shook his head sadly, "Have you really never considered me?"

King Aixin closed his eyes and took a deep breath, "No!"

The facial muscles of the eldest prince twitched, and his eyes were full of anger and disappointment, "Father, why, why! You let me learn martial arts fighting qi, let me learn how to march and fight, and you let me go to the army to lead soldiers, didn't you?" In order for me to be in charge of soldiers and horses to inherit the throne?"

"Brother, how can you talk to the father like that?" The third prince and sixth prince also ran in, pulling the eldest prince.

"Get out of the way!" The eldest prince swung violently.

The third prince took a few steps back, and the sixth prince fell directly under the throne.The hall suddenly fell silent, and all the officials looked at the eldest prince in horror. This was in front of His Majesty. . .This is causing chaos! !
"Father, you have given me all this, and I respect you! You told me to fight for it openly and secretly. For more than 20 years, I have always followed what you said. I try my best to do everything well. One thing, but what will happen in the end?" The eldest prince was heartbroken, feeling unprecedented pain, "If you say that I am not capable enough, that I did not do well, that I made a mess of the empire, so I can still accept it if you don't choose me! But you told me that you never considered me from the beginning to the end! So what are you doing all these years? Did you train me to be a sharpening stone for the two of them? Use me to verify who they are Are you more talented and virtuous?"

His Majesty Ai Xin nodded silently, "That's right, I really thought so, and I did this!"

The eldest prince suddenly felt suffocated, unable to breathe, and his whole body was a little out of control, "Father, hahahaha, father! You are so heartless, can you treat me like this just because you are the king? I-hate-you !"

"You can hate me, but I don't blame you, because I am the king!" King Aixin sighed, "You have been a prince for almost 40 years, do you know what a king is? Everything belongs to me, but in other words, everything belongs to the empire, including my people and my son! For the long-term stability of the empire, I must choose a suitable person from among you to inherit the throne, A son or two will have to be sacrificed as well. Do you understand?"

"I don't understand, I will never understand!" The eldest prince went crazy.

"Hey, if you don't understand, just think about your four brothers who died! Someone, take him down!" King Aixin waved his hand weakly.

Two guards walked in from the door, reaching out to support the eldest prince.

"Go away, all of you!" The eldest prince threw the guard away with all his strength.

"Eldest Prince, what are you doing? Are you resisting the decree? This is a capital offense!" Shocked by all the officials, Nero stood up and shouted suddenly, his fighting spirit instantly unfolded!

"Hmph!" The eldest prince's face twitched twice, and he pulled out his long sword abruptly, "Father, I didn't want to do this at first, but you forced me to do it!"

A series of floating shadows flashed in the figure, and four figures appeared beside the eldest prince, all of whom were eighth-level great sword masters fighting spirit!
"Father, please take back your order and make me the crown prince!"

(End of this chapter)