The blacksmith lady is killing people in the harem, and her son is responsible for it.

As soon as the Minister of Justice said this, other ministers immediately took up the conversation.

"Your Majesty, I also think that His Royal Highness the Crown Prince is the most suitable candidate. His Royal Highness is brave and good at fighting, and is very familiar with the terrain of the north. I have heard that His Royal Highness once led 800 cavalrymen to attack the Xianbei royal court at night, captured Murong Duzheng, and killed our ancestor's eldest prince Murong Zhuo."

"Your Majesty, our army's morale is low right now. We need His Royal Highness the Crown Prince to come in person to boost our army's morale and defend the northern border."

Another minister also stood up and said, "Your Majesty, I second the motion. His Royal Highness the Crown Prince is the most suitable candidate."

After the ministers spoke up, more and more ministers gradually agreed.

Duke Su was very happy. He chose to stand in the middle of the group of people seconding the motion.

The emperor sat at the top, silent.

Although he believed in his eldest son's ability, he was now the crown prince. If anything went wrong, the cost would be too high.

Zhao Zhen stood up at this time, "Father, I am willing to lead the troops to the battle."

As soon as Zhao Zhen said this, Grand Tutor Yuan stood up and said, "Your Majesty, I think this is absolutely impossible."

"Your Majesty, the Crown Prince is the heir to the throne of the Yan Dynasty. How can a crown prince take risks?"

Li Chun, the Minister of the Central Secretariat, also stood up and said, "Your Majesty, Grand Tutor Yuan is right. The Crown Prince cannot go."

For the sake of the overall interests of the country, the Minister of the Central Secretariat could not let the prince take risks, and he was also aware of the emperor's physical condition.

If the emperor suddenly passed away, the prince would probably be out of reach in the north.

The Minister of War also stood up and said, "Your Majesty, although His Royal Highness the Crown Prince is brave and good at fighting, there are many state affairs that require His Royal Highness the Crown Prince to decide. It is better to send other generals."

The Minister of Justice stepped forward and said, "Your Majesty, it is almost April now, and the spring ploughing season is about to begin. If the Hu people do not withdraw their troops, the vast tracts of land in the north will be left uncultivated."

"If the war doesn't stop, what will the people of the north do? What will they eat and drink? No one will plant the farmland, and there will be no food. By then, I'm afraid that even without the barbarians coming to attack, the people of the Yan Dynasty will rise up in rebellion."

After the Minister of Justice said this, many ministers shut up.

Because what he said was true, the country cannot ignore the lives of its people.

Zhao Zhen stepped forward at this time and said, "Father, I am willing to lead the troops to support General Wang Sheng."

When the emperor heard what Zhao Zhen said, he did not agree immediately. He wanted to discuss it with the prince in private. The proposal made by the Minister of Justice today was too sudden and he was not prepared at all.

"We will discuss this matter tomorrow. Court is adjourned!"

Duke Su was in the crowd, watching the emperor being supported slowly as he walked away.

He did not stop and walked quickly out of the hall.

This is an opportunity, the second prince’s opportunity.

The prince is a dictatorial person. Since he has agreed to go, the emperor will definitely give in in the end.

This was not only noticed by Duke Su, but also by other ministers.

This time the prince has agreed to go on the expedition, so he will definitely go.

Many ministers planned to go back and make good preparations.

After Zhao Zhen left the court, he went to Liangyi Hall. After the New Year, the emperor's health was not as good as before.

The affairs of the previous dynasty often depended on the prince, so the emperor gave the Taiji Hall to Zhao Zhen, and he moved to the Liangyi Hall.

"Prince, tell me what your plan is?"

When the emperor asked the question, he did not get angry but appeared very calm.

The Minister of Justice spoke into his heart. It was they, father and son, who had not agreed to the marriage in the first place. Now that the people in the north were suffering, he could not sit idly by.

We must have a powerful general to go and repel the Hu people.

"Father, I must go this time. The battle in the north must be ended as soon as possible and before the spring plowing season."

The emperor nodded, "Yes, do you have any other reasons besides this?"

Zhao Zhen nodded, "Yes, father, I think General Wang's loss is strange. At the beginning, he had wins and losses, but now he has lost three games in a row. This is definitely not normal."

"My son also wants to go over there and investigate the truth of the matter."

When the emperor heard what Zhao Zhen said, he nodded helplessly, "If that's the case, then you should prepare well."

"Father, I'm afraid that my third brother will have to handle matters at court..."

The emperor shook his head. "The third brother has no talent. He can only cause trouble if he comes."

Zhao Zhen's heart tightened, thinking that his father might want to ask his second brother to come.

However, this was something he had thought of when he decided to go to the battle.

Zhao Zhen did not say anything that the Second Prince was not suitable. He said, "Father, I will talk to Qin first. She is six months pregnant now. She is carrying twins. The imperial physician said that it might be premature.

I'm afraid your son won't be around when Qin gives birth, so please take care of Qin."

The emperor glared at Zhao Zhen and said, "The child in Qin's belly is also my grandson. Can I still treat her badly?"

Zhao Zhen smiled awkwardly and said, "Father certainly wouldn't do that. He's just afraid that those blind servants in the palace will do something in secret."

The emperor nodded, "Don't worry, my grandchildren, I treasure them very much, and I don't think I will let those evil spirits hurt them."

When Zhao Zhen heard the emperor say this, he felt less worried. "Father, I will take my leave now."

The emperor waved his hand.

Zhao Zhen left Liangyi Hall and did not return to the East Palace first, but went to Kunning Palace first.

After all, the harem is a woman's world. The Eastern Palace is also in the imperial palace, and the queen is in charge of the entire harem.

For Qin's sake, he also had to ask the Queen for more help.

When the maid of Kunning Palace reported that Zhao Zhen had arrived, Song Zhixin's eyes, who was sitting aside playing chess with the queen, lit up.

But she quickly hid it and acted like she didn't care at all.

"Invite him in!"

The queen put the chess pieces in the chess box.

After Zhao Zhen came in, he bowed to the queen first, "Your son pays respects to your mother!"

The Queen's expression was indifferent, and she said sarcastically, "How come the Crown Prince, who is so busy, has time to come to Kunning Palace?"

Zhao Zhen didn't care, "Mother, my son will be leaving for the war in about five days!"

Queen: “…”

The Queen's expression, which had not been concerned at first, immediately changed. "How could that be? Why did you go to the war yourself?"

The Queen dared to go against the Emperor because the Prince was her son.

And this eldest son is her support.

How could she let him take the risk?

The queen grabbed Zhao Zhen's sleeve and said, "Da Lang, there are so many generals in the court, why do you have to go?"

Zhao Zhen glanced at Song Zhixin who was sitting on the side and said, "Miss Song, please step aside!"

Song Zhixin stood up obediently, "Aunt, Prince cousin, Xin'er will take her leave first."

Song Zhixin walked out of the hall but did not leave.

When Aunt Xu saw this, she didn't drive her away, but moved closer.

"Mother, while my son is away at the battle, I hope you can take care of Qin. I'm afraid my son won't be able to come back when she gives birth."