The Greatest Uncle of All Heavens

Chapter 39
Mo Hanshan didn't want to establish the crown prince so early. At first, he refused to rashly decide on the position of crown prince on the grounds that the princes were still young, but as the eldest son of the emperor, Mo Rujun, grew up, this excuse gradually became somewhat I can't stand my feet.

In the autumn of the 15th year of the Holy Spirit, Mo Hanshan took a group of civil and military nobles, concubines, princes, and princesses to the north to hunt on the grasslands..
On the vast Horqin prairie, where Xingyuan is located, there is an empty grassland among the big tents like yurts. In front of the most luxurious black tent, Mo Hanshan is enjoying refreshments with a group of concubines. Delicious food, talking and laughing casually, looking at the princes and princesses playing and playing in the distance accompanied by the servants, maids and guards in the palace.

"Last year, I saw that Rujun was still a big kid. It's only been a year, and he has grown a lot taller, and he looks like an adult," looking at the distance with a group of younger brothers and sisters playing eagle and chicken. The young man in brocade clothes, Qin Niang, who looked elegant and luxurious in a phoenix crown costume, couldn't help smiling and said: "Your Majesty, after the new year, Rujun will be 16 years old. Should we consider his marriage?"

Hearing Qin Niang's words behind her, all the concubines couldn't help being excited, their beautiful eyes first looked at Qin Niang, and then turned to Mo Hanshan.The concubines who can follow Mo Hanshan to hunt in the grasslands are mostly those who are more favored or have children who have more status in the harem.Being able to get a seat in the harem is not stupid, but also very smart, so he can naturally hear the deep meaning in Qin Niang's words.

In the past few years, the courtiers have become more and more anxious to press the crown prince, so they naturally have to pay attention to this matter.Before, Mo Hanshan refused to make the prince lightly on the grounds that the princes were young.But now, the queen mentioned the marriage of the eldest son of the emperor.If the eldest son of the emperor is really married, he is naturally not a child, and there is no such thing as a young prince. In addition, he is the eldest son of the emperor, and the empress has no children, so there is no distinction between concubine and concubine, so it is logical to be established as the prince thing.

If Mo Hanshan does not establish a crown prince at that time, the government and the public will probably suspect that Mo Hanshan intends not to establish a senior, but to establish a young one, which will inevitably cause some turmoil in the government and the public
Liu Rushi couldn't help looking at Mo Hanshan nervously, after all, this matter was related to her son.Although Liu Rushi hoped that his son would be safe and happy in this life, but being born in the royal family, he would inevitably have to face the struggle for the throne.What's more, her son is the eldest son of Mo Hanshan, who is recognized by almost everyone as the candidate for the heir apparent.Even if he doesn't want to fight, but as the eldest son of the emperor, his son must fight if he doesn't fight.As a mother, Liu Rushi had to think more and further for her son.

"Marriage? There's only one big boy, and he's only a little older. What kind of marriage are you talking about?" Under the watchful eyes of the girls, Mo Hanshan drank a glass of wine casually, shook his head lightly and said, "Wait for two years, you'll be fine." It's too late, let's talk."

Qin Niang couldn't help crying and laughing when she heard this: "Your Majesty, children from ordinary families are almost fathers at this age, and Jun'er is not young anymore, so he should..."

"Huh?" Mo Hanshan frowned and looked at Qin Niang: "Just because Jun'er is not a child of an ordinary family, he shouldn't get married so early and distract his energy. He still has a lot to learn, really. Let's talk about marriage after you're an adult!"

Seeing that Mo Hanshan was a little unhappy, Qin Niang could only slightly nod her head and stop talking.She knew that Mo Hanshan was very assertive, and no one could change what had been decided.

The other concubines listened, and although they were all obediently silent, they couldn't help but have other thoughts in their hearts, especially those concubines who gave birth to the prince, they would inevitably think that Mo Hanshan refused to make the eldest son the prince, Do you have the idea of ​​making other princes princes?Although Mo Rujun is the eldest son of the emperor, he is still a concubine after all, and his mother Liu Rushi is even born in a family background. This is his disadvantage.And there are many of them who came from famous families, even if they came from ordinary backgrounds, they are better than Liu Rushi.

Liu Rushi had mixed feelings in her heart. She knew the influence of her background on Mo Rujun, and she always felt a little ashamed of her son on this point.Coupled with Mo Hanshan's delay in making Mo Rujun the crown prince, it took a long time, and she couldn't help feeling nervous.Seeing that the queen mentioned it personally today, Mo Hanshan didn't care about Mo Rujun's marriage at all. Could it be that Mo Hanshan really never thought about making Mo Rujun the heir apparent from the very beginning?Or is it because of what I said back then, that I just want my son to live a safe and happy life?For a while, Liu Rushi's thoughts were chaotic, which is why concern leads to chaos!

In the evening, Mo Hanshan summoned the accompanying civil and military nobles for a banquet. When the wine was almost drunk, he suddenly asked: "My dear friends, who do you think among my several princes is worthy of the position of heir? ?”

Hearing Mo Hanshan's words, everyone couldn't help raising their heads to look at Mo Hanshan in shock. Most of them were sober, and turned to look at each other, but they fell silent for a while, and no one took the initiative to speak.

"What's the matter? You've always been urging me to establish a crown prince, why are you all dumb now that I've asked you to express your opinions?" Mo Hanshan pretended to be dissatisfied.

Seeing what Mo Hanshan said, Chen Yuyang, who was seated first on the left, cupped his hands first and said, "Your Majesty, although it is a matter of state, it still needs to be decided by your Majesty, and I dare not speak nonsense."

"Hehe... I will make the decision? If you don't say anything, how can I make the decision?" Mo Hanshan smiled noncommittally: "Okay, let's talk about it! Don't hide it! Today, it doesn't matter who is appointed as the crown prince , I want to hear your evaluation of my sons. Who will say it first? Yuyang, you are Minister Zuo Prime Minister, the chief assistant of the cabinet, and the head of civil servants, so let me tell you first."

Now, Chen Yuyang had no choice but to bite the bullet and said sternly: "Yes, Your Majesty! I think the eldest son of the emperor is smart, studious, calm and capable, and he is a suitable candidate for the crown prince."

"Oh? So, you think that my other sons are not good enough, they're just poor people!" Mo Hanshan asked, raising his eyebrows lightly.

Chen Yuyang couldn't help but changed his face and said hastily: "No, Your Majesty, I have no such intentions! The princes are naturally all dragons and phoenixes among men, but... it's just that the eldest son of the emperor is His Majesty's eldest son after all, and he is so outstanding, Your Majesty If you set up a crown prince, you should set up a head."

"I understand. What the prime minister means is that if Rujun is not my eldest son, no matter how outstanding he is, he should not be appointed as the heir apparent, right?" Mo Hanshan asked in a pretentious daze.

"This minister..." Chen Yuyang's face changed again when he heard it, and he was speechless for a while, his forehead was sweating from anxiety.

Li Yan, who was sitting at the head of Chen Yuyang, couldn't help laughing and said, "Brother Yuyang, Your Majesty just wants us to talk about a few princes, not which prince to be appointed as the crown prince. Your Majesty has his heart set on the establishment of a crown prince." Of course there are many, why should brother Yuyang rush to express his attitude?"

"Li Yan, tell me, how are my princes, and what are their advantages and disadvantages?" Mo Hanshan looked at Li Yan and asked casually with a chuckle.

Li Yan also smiled directly and said: "Your Majesty, brother Yuyang said that the eldest son of the emperor is smart, studious, calm and capable, and I agree with it very much. However, the second prince is excellent in martial arts, the third prince is even more talented in both literature and martial arts, and the fourth prince is also talented in literature." Fei Ran, the fifth prince is the most kind-hearted and filial, and the sixth prince is the most intelligent and spiritual among the princes even though he is young, and he will definitely be extraordinary in the future!"

"Yes! All my sons are outstanding, but after all, there can only be one prince," Mo Hanshan nodded with a smile, rubbing his forehead as if he felt a headache.

(End of this chapter)