Please call me Your Majesty!

Chapter 195 Chu Shizhao's plan to lay out the path for the crown prince

At the same time, Chu Shizhao, who was staying in Jinyang Mansion, was leisurely flipping through the military book in his hand.

The sunlight shines through the window lattice and falls on his body, forming spots of light.

However, this tranquility did not last long.

After a while, a servant hurried into the study and presented a letter.

Chu Shizhao took the letter and opened it.

It’s a message from Hengyi.

In the letter, Hengyi informed him that the rebellion in the palace had been quelled, and Crown Prince Chu Shixu and his followers had all been captured.

Everything was going according to his plan.

It seems that it is time for him to make the next plan.

Thinking of this, he immediately dismissed his attendants and directly opened the system panel.

"System, start the deduction."

The next second, the system's deduction interface slowly unfolded before his eyes.

[Emperor Yongjin sat in the magnificent court, his face gloomy.]

[Below, Chu Shixu was tied up and kneeling on the ground. ]

[“Chu Shixu, you attempted treason, what crime should you be punished for?”]

[Chu Shixu's eyes were filled with resentment: "Father, I, your son, ..."]

[“Shut up! The evidence is irrefutable, and you still dare to quibble!” Emperor Yongjin shouted angrily, “Come here, throw Chu Shixu into prison and execute him on a certain day!”]

[The court was silent, and no one dared to speak. Then, Emperor Yongjin turned his gaze to the ministers: "Now the position of Crown Prince is vacant, do you have any suitable candidates?"]

[A minister stood up and said: "Your Majesty, I think that His Royal Highness the Prince of Jin is both virtuous and worthy of the position of Crown Prince."]

[Emperor Yongjin frowned slightly and thought for a moment: "Chu Shizhao is far away in Jinyang and has important responsibilities. This matter still needs to be carefully considered."]

Looking at the deduction results in front of him, Chu Shizhao couldn't help but fall into deep thought.

It seems that his father still has doubts about him. If I only rely on the recommendation of others, it may not be enough for him to immediately decide to make me the crown prince.

Although Chu Shizhao was not satisfied with the result, he thought about it and found it to be reasonable.

Now, he was far away in Jinyang, and he didn't have much contact with Emperor Yongjin on a daily basis, so it was natural that he wouldn't enthrone him as the crown prince so easily.

It seems that if I want to further gain the trust of Emperor Yongjin, I have to take the initiative to create opportunities!

Thinking of this, Chu Shizhao made some slight adjustments and then started the second deduction.

[In the court, Emperor Yongjin was still sitting on the dragon throne, and Chu Shixu was also detained outside the court. ]

[“Chu Shixu, you have committed the crime of treason. I should have executed you immediately, but considering the relationship between father and son, I will give you a chance. As long as you tell me the mastermind behind this, I will spare your life.”]

[A hint of hesitation flashed across Chu Shixu's eyes, and then he gritted his teeth and said, "There is no mastermind. This is all done by me alone."]

[Emperor Yongjin sneered: "Humph, do you think I will believe it? Come, torture him severely!"]

[When Chu Shixu was tortured to the point of being on the verge of death, Emperor Yongjin asked again: "Will you tell me?"]

【Chu Shixu still kept his lips tightly shut. At this time, Chu Shizhao stood up and said, "Your Majesty, I think Chu Shixu is so stubborn, there must be a powerful force behind him. I am willing to go and investigate and help Your Majesty."】

[Emperor Yongjin: "Okay, Chu Shizhao, I'll leave this matter to you. If you can find out the truth, I will reward you handsomely."]

Looking at the system interface that came to an abrupt halt, Chu Shizhao couldn't help but frown.

It seems that although volunteering to investigate the matter could attract the attention of Emperor Yongjin and gain an excellent opportunity to get close to the core of power, the risks are indeed not small.

You know, the forces behind the prince's manipulation are complicated. If I can't find out the truth, not only will Emperor Yongjin be disappointed in me, but the other princes may also find evidence of me and use me as an excuse to attack them.

However, fortune and wealth are achieved through risk. This may be the only effective way for me to break the deadlock so far. It is worth taking a risk.

However, before that, he had to make thorough preparations in advance and collect as many clues as possible.

After some analysis, Chu Shizhao immediately started the third deduction.

[In the court, Emperor Yongjin sat on the dragon throne and glanced down. ]

[Chu Shixu was tied up and kneeling in the center of the court. ]

[“Chu Shixu, you attempted treason and committed such a serious crime. What else can you say?”]

Chu Shixu slowly raised his head: "Father, I was murdered by a traitor. Someone deliberately framed me!"

[Emperor Yongjin sneered: "Humph, you still dare to quibble after all this? The evidence is irrefutable, and you still want to deny it?"]

[Chu Shixu: "Father, I am willing to die to prove my loyalty. I only ask that you thoroughly investigate this matter and clear my name!"]

[Emperor Yongjin shouted angrily: "Come here, drag Chu Shixu away and throw him into the death row. I want him to reflect on his crimes in prison!"]

[Two guards stepped forward, picked up Chu Shixu and dragged him out.]

【Chu Shixu: "Father, I am innocent!"】

[After Chu Shixu was dragged away, Emperor Yongjin slowly looked at the ministers in the court and said in a low voice: "Now the position of crown prince is vacant, the country cannot be without a crown prince for a day, do you have any suitable person to recommend?"]

[The court was in complete silence. Everyone looked at each other, and no one dared to speak easily.]

[After a while, Prime Minister Li was the first to speak up: "Your Majesty, I think Prince Chu Shizhao has a good reputation and has governed the Jinyang area well, and is deeply loved by the people. Moreover, Prince Chu Shizhao is loyal to Your Majesty. If you make him the crown prince, he will surely ensure the stability of our dynasty."]

[Emperor Yongjin frowned slightly. He did not respond immediately, but looked at other ministers: "Do any other ministers have different opinions?"]

[At this time, the Imperial Censor Wang Lord stood up and said: "Your Majesty, although Prince Chu Shizhao has a good reputation, he is far away in Jinyang after all, and your Majesty has a limited understanding of him. Moreover, appointing a crown prince is a major national event, which requires careful consideration and cannot be hastily decided based on one side's words. I suggest that your Majesty observe for a while before making a decision."]

[The other ministers nodded one after another, and some of them whispered in agreement with Lord Wang.]

[Emperor Yongjin nodded slightly, his eyes fell on Prime Minister Li again, and said: "Lord Li, Lord Wang also has a point. Chu Shizhao is far away in Jinyang, and I really don't know much about him. This matter still needs to be considered in the long run, and we must not rush it."]

[Prime Minister Li bowed and said: "Your Majesty is wise and wise. I will obey your Majesty's order."]

[As Emperor Yongjin said "dismiss the court", the ministers bowed and left the court in an orderly manner.] As the deduction ended, Chu Shizhao frowned again.

The Emperor of Yongjin was indeed cautious. He was hesitant about whether I could be qualified for the position of Crown Prince just because I was far away in Jinyang.

The prime minister's recommendation was a good start, but it was easily refuted by the chief censor on the grounds of distance and lack of understanding. This shows that the situation in the court is far more complicated than I imagined.

Therefore, he must not pin all his hopes on the recommendation of others. He must take the initiative and look for opportunities to fully demonstrate his abilities and value in front of Emperor Yongjin, so as to gradually eliminate Emperor Yongjin's doubts about him.

At the same time, Chu Shizhao felt that he needed to pay attention to the movements of various forces in the court to prevent these guys from ruining his plans at critical moments.

[In the court, the atmosphere is still solemn. Chu Shixu is being held outside the court, looking haggard.]

[In May of the 30th year of Emperor Yongjin's reign, Emperor Yongjin looked at Chu Shixu with a complicated expression: "Chu Shixu, if you confess your guilt now, I may be able to keep your body intact."]

[Chu Shixu laughed bitterly: "Father, I have nothing to say. You can kill me or chop me up as you wish."]

[Emperor Yongjin sighed: "Forget it, demote Chu Shixu to a commoner and expel him from the capital."]

[Then, Emperor Yongjin said: "As for the position of Crown Prince, I have decided to hold a competition in three months, and all the princes can participate. The competition will include civil governance, martial arts, strategy and other aspects. The winner will be made Crown Prince."]

[Chu Shizhao was moved when he heard this decision.]

[In May of the 3th year of Emperor Yongjin, you returned to the Jinyang Mansion and immediately summoned your advisers to discuss the competition strategy day and night. Your strategic ability has been improved, and the advisers have increased their confidence in your plan. Their support has increased by 70 points, and the support is points.]

[In June of the 5th year of Emperor Yongjin, you studied various classics day and night, and your knowledge of civil affairs increased significantly. Your literary literacy increased by 75 points, and your current literary literacy value is 4 points. At the same time, you spent a lot of time practicing martial arts, and your martial arts became more sophisticated. Your martial arts value increased by 68 points, and your martial arts value is points.]

[In July of the 30th year of Emperor Yongjin's reign, the competition began. In the civil administration section, you proposed a series of reform measures, such as reducing taxes and building water conservancy projects, which won praise from many ministers. In the martial arts section, you performed steadily and passed the test smoothly. In the strategic section, you impressed Emperor Yongjin with your unique insights and ingenious layout.]

[Finally, you won the competition. Emperor Yongjin nodded with satisfaction: "Chu Shizhao, from today on, you are the crown prince."]

As the deduction ended, Chu Shizhao finally showed a long-lost smile on his face.

Through this deduction, he felt that this competition strategy was still feasible.

However, we must strive for perfection in the preparation process.

[In the court, Chu Shixu was sentenced to death and executed immediately. Emperor Yongjin then announced that he would conduct an investigation on the princes in the near future before deciding on the candidate for the crown prince.]

[In May of the 30th year of Emperor Yongjin's reign, after you learned the news, you immediately wrote a memorial detailing your own views on governing the country, and sent someone to deliver it to the capital at full speed.]

[At the same time, you actively provided disaster relief in Jinyang, personally visited the disaster area, and comforted the people.]

[Your benevolence has been praised by the people, and the people of Jinyang have increased their support for you by 5 points, now at 70 points.]

[In June of the 30th year of Emperor Yongjin's reign, the inspectors sent by Emperor Yongjin arrived in Jinyang. You warmly received them and led them to inspect the disaster relief site, demonstrating your governance achievements. The inspectors were very satisfied with your performance and reported your situation in detail to Emperor Yongjin after returning to the capital. After hearing your report, Emperor Yongjin nodded slightly and said, "Chu Shizhao is a talent that can be cultivated."]

[In the subsequent investigation, your network of contacts has been expanded, and the number of ministers supporting you in the court has increased by 5. ]

【Finally, Emperor Yongjin announced that you would be made the crown prince.】

Once again achieving success gave Chu Shizhao a boost of confidence.

Through the previous simulations, Chu Shizhao is now certain that actively demonstrating his abilities and winning the support of ministers is a relatively safe approach.

But throughout the whole process, every detail is crucial.

Not only should we demonstrate our profound understanding of state governance, but we should also do our best to truly win the hearts of the people.

In general, the result of the fifth deduction is the most perfect one no matter how you look at it.

However, with the experience of previous deductions, Chu Shizhao was very clear in his mind.

There are still some flaws in this deduction.

For example, what if the other princes are sabotaging behind the scenes and interfering with his plans?

Therefore, in order to be absolutely safe, I have to make some adjustments.

[In the court, Chu Shixu's conspiracy to rebel has been settled, and he has been thrown into prison awaiting his punishment. Emperor Yongjin sits on the dragon throne, discussing with his ministers the matter of reinstating the crown prince.]

[“Now that the position of Crown Prince is vacant, the successor to the throne is of utmost importance. I intend to confirm the candidate for Crown Prince in the near future. All the princes have a chance. I will consider all aspects.”]

[Chu Shizhao stood among the ministers, thinking to himself, this is a critical moment, he must seize the opportunity! ]

[In May of the 30th year of Emperor Yongjin's reign, after retiring from court, you immediately returned to your residence and summoned your trusted advisers to discuss countermeasures. Adviser Li Feng suggested that you volunteer to handle some difficult government affairs. You thought this plan was feasible, so you adopted Li Feng's suggestion and immediately submitted a petition to Emperor Yongjin, requesting to go and deal with the flood.]

[In June of the 30th year of Emperor Yongjin's reign, after receiving the memorial, Emperor Yongjin thought about it for a long time and finally approved your request.]

[You led a team of people to the flood-stricken area quickly. You personally directed the disaster relief work, comforted the affected people, organized manpower to build dams, and distributed relief supplies.]

【Thanks to your efforts, the flood has been effectively controlled and order in the disaster area has gradually been restored. 】

[Your leadership has been improved, and the loyalty of your soldiers to you has increased by 3 points, and the loyalty is now 70 points. ]

[July of the 30th year of Emperor Yongjin's reign, during this period, you did not forget to learn about the needs and difficulties of local officials and people.]

[You should record these details, write them down in a memorial and send it to the capital to report to Emperor Yongjin.]

【After reading your memorial, Emperor Yongjin was very satisfied with your performance.】

[At the same time, you actively interacted with ministers in the court, and your humility and talent won the appreciation and support of many ministers. ]

[However, just when you think everything is going in a good direction, something unexpected happens. ]

[Your rival, a certain prince, secretly sent people to spread rumors in the court, saying that you embezzled relief supplies and enriched yourself during the flood control process.]

[The rumor spread quickly, and the court was abuzz with discussion. When Emperor Yongjin heard the rumor, he was furious and immediately sent people to the disaster area to investigate.]

[In August of the 30th year of Emperor Yongjin's reign, you heard the rumors and became angry and anxious.]

[You know this is a conspiracy by your competitors, but you must clarify the facts as soon as possible. ]

[While cooperating with the investigators, you collect evidence and prepare to fight back.]

[After a hard investigation, the truth finally came to light. Not only did you not embezzle the relief supplies, but you actually spent a lot of money on disaster relief. The rumors were refuted, and the prince who spread the rumors was severely reprimanded by Emperor Yongjin.]

[In September of the 30th year of Emperor Yongjin's reign, after this incident, your image in Emperor Yongjin's heart became more solid. Soon after, Emperor Yongjin officially announced that you would be made the crown prince.]

(End of this chapter)