Please call me Your Majesty!

Chapter 101: Your Majesty, what exactly do you want to do?
Hearing the footsteps carrying Wang Ruizhen's head gradually fading away, Emperor Yongjin pointed in front of Chu Shizhao.

"Let the fourth one out." Emperor Yongjin's tone was unquestionable.

At this stage, Emperor Yongjin wanted more to restore his already embarrassing reputation and to establish an excellent successor in advance.

However, since ancient times, the throne of the emperor has always been based on the eldest son rather than the most capable one, and on the legitimate son rather than a concubine's son.

It is true that Chu Shizhao is more capable than his other sons, but if he wants to succeed to the throne, that cannot be done with just a word from Emperor Yongjin.

This is mainly a matter of principle. Emperor Yongjin deliberately started this precedent, which led to endless troubles.

Therefore, Emperor Yongjin needed to give Chu Shizhao an opportunity to demonstrate his abilities. Only if Chu Shizhao could convince the people and the ministers.

Chu Shizhao had the possibility of succeeding to the throne.

But it is obvious that Chu Shizhao's three elder brothers will not let Chu Shizhao get what he wants.

There wasn't much that Emperor Yongjin could do to maneuver, but at least the current Emperor Yongjin was very willing to give Chu Shizhao an opportunity that he had never had before.

Chu Shizhao suddenly raised his head. He had not expected that Emperor Yongjin would have such a big change after experiencing the Battle of Poyang.

At first, Chu Shizhao used this training card just to make his father realize the situation and stop playing tricks, but he never thought that Emperor Yongjin would really become tough after taking this training card.

The way my father is acting now is not just giving up, it seems that he wants to lead the whole place.

"Father." Chu Shizhao responded with some hesitation, even disbelief.

Emperor Yongjin just nodded slightly. However, Chu Shizhao's call of "Father" was too distant, which made him feel a little sad.

But thinking back carefully, he was indeed not as concerned about his subordinates as he was about his own affairs.

"From now on, you will stay in Wude Hall." Emperor Yongjin said thoughtfully, "Also let Shixu enter the East Palace."

Before this, the East Palace in the Chang'an Palace had been uninhabited for a long time because Emperor Yongjin was unwilling to appoint a crown prince.

Chu Shizhao's elder brother Chu Shixu, like other princes, lived in his own palace outside the imperial city.

If Emperor Yongjin wants Chu Shizhao to stay in the palace, then Chu Shixu must also enter the palace, otherwise the rules will be disrupted.

Otherwise, a prince born out of wedlock could enter the Wude Hall and live in the imperial palace, while a legitimate eldest son would live outside the palace.

Isn't this just putting Chu Shizhao on the fire?

"The Central Government Army has a new army. I have been having trouble finding suitable candidates these days. I heard that you are skilled in martial arts and are willing to be a general. What do you think of training this new army for me?"

Emperor Yongjin asked in a 'negotiating' tone.

Chu Shizhao was originally reluctant to enter the Wude Hall. After all, although he seemed to be favored by his father, he was actually entering a larger prison, and might even be attacked by all the ministers and talked about a lot of issues about etiquette and law.

But after listening carefully, it was found that Emperor Yongjin also allowed Chu Shizhao's brother Chu Shixu to enter the Eastern Palace. His immediate intention was to give the ministers a break and to establish a crown prince.

Entering the Eastern Palace basically means that you will become the crown prince for sure.

Then, Chu Shizhao's entry into the Wude Hall would not attract much attention from the ministers. Their attention would only be attracted by the fact that Chu Shixu was appointed as the crown prince.

Emperor Yongjin further offered an even greater benefit by being willing to let Chu Shizhao lead the army.

This point is even more irresistible.

Compared to entering the East Palace or becoming the crown prince in name only, the military power given here is real.

Do you understand the ancient Roman Praetorian Guard inheritance law?

The Xuanwu Gate Incident of the Tang Dynasty.

There is also the example of Zhao Da wearing the yellow robe.

"Of course I am willing to lead the troops for you, father. However," Chu Shizhao said with an embarrassed look, "It is not reasonable for a royal family member to lead the troops. The ministers will certainly refute this."

"I have given you this permission." Emperor Yongjin waved his golden long sleeves and said, "Who dares to refute it?"

Emperor Yongjin now has enough confidence to say this.

Because he has realized that an emperor who dares to kill people is the real emperor. For an emperor who does not dare to kill, even if his ministers submit to him on the surface, they will still try every means to obstruct him and act insincerely.

When Cao Wei heard this, his eyes turned black.

He had offended Chu Shizhao before, and now no one knows what kind of magic potion Chu Shizhao has given His Majesty.

Not only can he enter the Wude Hall, but he can also command the most important force in the hands of Emperor Yongjin - the Zhongfu Army.

Is the world about to change in this Zhou Dynasty? !

at the same time.

Chang'an was in complete chaos.

Wang Ruizhen was executed that night by Emperor Yongjin, and the entire process was not interrogated by the Three Courts.

Emperor Yongjin quickly issued an edict to exterminate Wang Ruizhen's three clans. When this news spread throughout the capital, most of the ministers were shocked.

The sudden attack by Emperor Yongjin caught the ministers off guard. Most of the officials who had old ties with Wang Ruizhen remained silent at this time.

In official circles.

The value of a living person is always more important than a dead person.

It only makes sense to protect you when you are alive. Once Wang Ruizhen died, all the connections he had accumulated would be destroyed in an instant. Could it be that the officials still hope that his two sons who were domineering in Jiangnan could stand up?

The moment his head fell to the ground, all the ministers had to take sides even if they had to.

Because the die is cast.

No one could have imagined that at this critical moment, Emperor Yongjin suddenly went crazy.

No matter what, Wang Ruizhen was the Minister of Rites promoted by Emperor Yongjin himself. Without the approval and appreciation of Emperor Yongjin, how could Wang Ruizhen have been promoted step by step? And in order to be worthy of Emperor Yongjin's "favor of recognition", Wang Ruizhen did work hard enough.

In the court, Wang Ruizhen was able to handle many things that were difficult for Emperor Yongjin to do.

It was Wang Ruizhen's "ability to do things" that made Emperor Yongjin so satisfied. When it came to the donation of 100,000 acres of fertile land, Emperor Yongjin had turned a blind eye until Prince Jin pointed it out this time. Emperor Yongjin then responded "seriously".

Everyone thought that Emperor Yongjin would raise him high and bring him down gently, just like how Wang Ruizhen had worked desperately for Emperor Yongjin before and Emperor Yongjin was willing to cover for him.

But who could have thought that this time, Emperor Yongjin would turn his back on his promise.

If you say kill, kill.

Even his own claws and teeth were bitten to pieces like this.

Who could have expected this?

In fact, Emperor Yongjin had no intention of killing Wang Ruizhen at the beginning. His meaning was very simple. As long as Wang Ruizhen was sensible and honestly admitted his mistake and handed over the land when he was pointed out in the court, the matter would be over.

But Wang Ruizhen did not do that at the time. For the sake of his own reputation, he insisted that nothing had happened.

Is it so difficult for Emperor Yongjin, the Son of Heaven and the de facto emperor of the Great Zhou Dynasty, a Minister of Rites, to hand over this land?

Therefore, Emperor Yongjin sent Wang Ruizhen to the imperial prison to wake him up. When he was willing to hand himself over, Emperor Yongjin would not kill him.

Because the financial situation of the Great Zhou Dynasty had become extremely disgraceful.

Many times, Emperor Yongjin needed someone like Wang Ruizhen to do things for him and to "make money" for the Great Zhou Dynasty.

Emperor Yongjin can use such a tool for a long time.

Unfortunately, Emperor Yongjin no longer has so much time to use Wang Ruizhen, so Emperor Yongjin obviously does not need such a dishonest tool, a tool with selfish motives and extra thoughts of helping his son win the throne.

And now, the most panicked person in Chang'an is Rune.

He quickly invited several ministers who were in the same party as him and discussed the matter of Wang Ruizhen anxiously.

Mainly, Rune’s ass is equally dirty.

At that time, his son Lu Yi was guarding Datong Prefecture when the Huns attacked. Lu Yi was in the first wave of battle and supervised the battle in the rear of Datong Prefecture. After the Datong defenders on the front line were defeated, Lu Yi simply abandoned his soldiers and ran back to Fan Yang.

It was Luen who found Ma Suan and asked him to discuss with the Huns. The Huns then pretended to attack Datong Prefecture and, under the guidance of Ma Suan, took a detour to attack Daning Prefecture.

This allowed Lu En to save the life of his eldest son Lu Yi and also protected Lu Yi's official position. Later, under Lu En's coordination, Lu Yi was transferred from Datong Prefecture.

Rune also tried his best to keep this matter secret.

Because the Huns' detour was conditional, the official troops of Daning Prefecture were more like being sold out than being defeated by the Huns.

Not only did the government troops of Daning Prefecture not receive reinforcements from both ends, but even the defense line of Daning Prefecture was revealed by Ma Su'an. However, Lu En intervened and persuaded the Huns, who were ready to take a further step and attack Chang'an, to retreat.

He believed that he had made some contribution to the Great Zhou Dynasty.

So in this matter, let’s just count it half and half, and the merits will offset the mistakes.

And now, Emperor Yongjin not only executed Wang Ruizhen, but also released Chu Shizhao, who presented the "Memorial on Public Security".

What does it mean?
Could it be that they were going to follow the advice in "Memorial on Public Security" and really do what Chu Shizhao said to settle accounts with these ministers who were loyal to their duties?

Lu En couldn't help it immediately.

"Your Majesty, are you going to attack Zhongliang?"

On the surface, he seemed to be speaking up for Wang Ruizhen, but the deeper reason was that he was actually afraid that his own case would be investigated like Wang Ruizhen's, and it would be made into an ironclad case, ruining his reputation during his lifetime and after his death.

Moreover, his affairs might be far more serious to Emperor Yongjin than Wang Ruizhen's.

Next to the desk, Dong Fei, who was looking at Rune's indignant expression and angrily accusing His Majesty of being reckless and self-willed, of course had no idea what Rune was thinking.

He just felt that it was ridiculous that Lu En regarded a flattering minister like Wang Ruizhen, who was "greedy for small profits and forgetful of big principles", as a "loyal and good" minister.

"Lord Lu, my mother is ill, and I am here to ask for my resignation." Dong Fei bowed. He had long wanted to leave this so-called prince's party.

He has been an official in the court for five years, but he is still just an ordinary censor. In addition, Dong Fei is also Lu En's aide, and he has done what he should do over the years.

After reading Chu Shizhao's "Memorial on Public Security", Dong Fei suddenly felt that he had been wasting his time all these years.

What he looked down upon the most were those officials outside the capital who served as parents to the common people, believing that they were corrupt and did not do their jobs properly.

But after entering Chang'an, I found that among the so-called civil and military officials, those first-, second-, and third-rank officials, which one of them really served the people?

Before Lu En could speak to persuade him to stay, another scholar in casual robes walked into the mansion. He slapped his hands and shouted, "It's over, it's all over."

"Your Majesty actually let the Prince of Jin lead 3,000 new soldiers of the Central Government Army."

"What on earth do you want to do, Your Majesty?!"

(End of this chapter)