She married a dying prince and she won three babies.
Chapter 404 Establishing a Crown Prince
There are such coincidences in the world.
Consider him lucky.
The "Emperor" put aside his worries because Eunuch Hai fell ill.
Without the person who knew the emperor best around him, it was easier for him to get things done.
Cao Mengxing returned to Prince Mo's Mansion and found his father, and they discussed the matter until very late.
The next day, Cao Mengxing attended the morning court as usual, but he did not bring up the issue of establishing a crown prince today. Instead, after the court, he quietly visited several officials and noble families who had good relations with Prince Mo's Palace.
Of course, his actions were heard by the prince immediately.
And closely monitor his actions.
Then they would discuss with the emperor how to proceed with their actions.
August twenty-three.
The prince and Shangguan Ziqi got up early in the morning to attend the morning court.
Everything is going on as usual.
Just as the daily affairs were almost discussed and the chief eunuch was about to call for the end of the court session, Cao Mengxing suddenly stepped out and took two steps forward.
"Your Majesty, I have something else to report."
"What's the matter?" The "Emperor" leaned forward, looking very interested.
He also portrayed the emperor's previous image very well.
The prince narrowed his eyes and looked at him.
This fake emperor put in a lot of effort before taking action, and he knew the emperor's every word and action thoroughly, which shows his ability.
The people raised by Aunt Wang and her son should not be underestimated.
If the emperor hadn't used himself as bait, it would have been really difficult to catch them all.
"Your Majesty, what I want to say concerns the country and the people of Wei. I hope Your Majesty can forgive my nonsense after hearing it." Cao Mengxing deliberately made it clear that he might anger the emperor, and only dared to speak after getting the emperor's guarantee.
Of course he did it for the court officials to see.
"Since this is a matter concerning the country and people of Wei, I will forgive you. If you speak well, I will also credit you with a merit." The "Emperor" is very easy to talk to.
"Your Majesty, now that the Great Wei has resolved the threat of Canglan, the Great Wei will surely be prosperous and strong in the future.
Since the founding of the Wei Dynasty more than a hundred years ago, each generation of emperors has designated their successor early on. The inheritance of our royal Cao family is of great importance.
Now all the princes have grown up, and many of them are very capable.
Your Majesty, the position of Crown Prince has been vacant for so many years, it is time to choose an heir."
After Cao Mengxing finished speaking, he knelt down and prostrated himself on the ground with his hands forward.
She looked as if she was afraid that the emperor would be angry, and her body was trembling slightly.
But to everyone's surprise, the emperor was not angry. Instead, he glanced at Cao Mengxing on the ground and then looked at the ministers.
After a while, a minister stood up and said, "Your Majesty, what Prince Mo said is very true."
It was Cao Mengxing's father-in-law.
Then another minister stood up.
"I second the proposal."
"I second the proposal."
Next, all the ministers supported Cao Mengxing's proposal, regardless of which faction they belonged to.
Even Prime Minister Zhao came out to second the motion.
It is indeed time to appoint a crown prince.
"Prince Xing, please stand up. Since it was you who proposed it, who do you think is suitable for me to appoint as the crown prince?" The "Emperor" went along with it.
Cao Mengxing stood up only when he saw that the emperor was not angry.
"Your Majesty, I believe that His Highness the Third Prince is both virtuous and talented, filial and respectful, capable and brave, and can shoulder the responsibility of the Great Wei."
Cao Mengxing praised the third prince as extremely outstanding.
As soon as he finished speaking, the hall suddenly fell silent.
But after a few moments, the court officials began to discuss.
Some people say that the eldest prince is more suitable to be the crown prince, while others say that the third prince has performed well recently and is worthy of the important task.
Some people also said that if the Seventh Prince is well trained, he will be able to take on the responsibilities of the Crown Prince in the future.
Of course, some people also say that the eldest prince’s face is damaged, which is his biggest shortcoming.
Naturally, some people say that the emperor is in good health now and can raise a grandson. The eldest prince is the legitimate son of the empress, and his son is the emperor's legitimate grandson.
When everyone had finished discussing, the "Emperor" raised his hand to calm them down.
“My dear ministers, Prince Xing is right.
I will be fifty in two years, and it is time to decide on the candidate for the crown prince.
A few years ago, I had high hopes for the eldest prince, but he injured his leg and face in order to save me.
Although Princess Zhenguo has cured him, she said that the eldest prince's face can never be restored to its original state.
Since ancient times, there has never been an emperor with a disfigured face.
As for my third son, Cao Jin, he has won my heart in recent times. He is filial and respectful, friendly to his brothers and respectful to his younger brothers. He has outstanding abilities and is capable of taking on important responsibilities.
After much deliberation, I have decided to appoint the Third Prince, Cao Jinshen, as Crown Prince."
The "Emperor" has the final say.
"Your Majesty is wise." After hearing what the emperor said, Cao Mengxing immediately agreed.
Then several other court officials echoed this.
The others just looked at each other, not daring to be the first to speak up and express their opinions.
Everyone is waiting for someone to take the lead.
"Your Majesty, this is inappropriate." A sudden voice sounded in the weird atmosphere.
It was Prince Rong.
"Prince Rong, what's wrong?" The "Emperor"'s voice turned cold and his eyes were stern.
He wanted to overwhelm Prince Rong with his momentum.
"The Third Prince's virtue is unworthy of his position. Since ancient times, the eldest son or the legitimate heir has been the heir. Only when the eldest son is truly incompetent and it is the public's wish will a concubine be appointed as the heir.
The eldest prince has been taught by you since he was young, so it goes without saying that he is filial.
He had participated in government affairs long ago, handled political affairs properly, and never made any mistakes in politics.
He nearly lost his life trying to save you.
Regardless of all these, he still went into battle with the army, led the army alone, and captured two cities in Canglan.
The third prince has none of these achievements.
Besides, the eldest grandson is healthy and intelligent, making him an excellent choice for the next generation of the royal family."
The prince knows everything about it.
"I also feel sorry for the eldest prince, but his face has been damaged. In all dynasties, which emperor has ever had such a face?"
"Your Majesty, the eldest prince has only been receiving treatment for over a month. In another six months, he will probably be almost fully recovered.
Besides, a man relies not on his looks but on his abilities.
Just as a man stands tall and proud, it is not his height that counts, but his wisdom that counts.”
"Prince Rong, I have other sons. How can I let the world laugh at me? I have made up my mind. I will make the third prince the crown prince." The "Emperor" made the decision forcefully, and no room for rebuttal was allowed.
"Your Majesty, don't forget, our ancestors said that if the emperor's virtue is unworthy of the throne, my Rong Palace has the right to unite with the ministers and establish a new master. If you insist on going your own way, don't blame me for being disrespectful." The prince also had a cold face and refused to give in.
"Shangguan Hongyi, who gave you the courage to speak to me like that? Don't take my tolerance for granted."
"Your Majesty, our Rong Palace is only loyal to the Great Wei. If you cannot elect a wise ruler, our Rong Palace does not mind requesting the late emperor's will and appointing a new ruler."
"You, you....., are you planning a rebellion?"
"Your Majesty, can we discuss this matter later?" When Prime Minister Zhao saw the two of them starting to quarrel in the hall in front of so many court officials, he immediately came out to mediate.
But Prince Rong didn't buy Prime Minister Zhao's account at all.
He took two more steps forward, staring at the "Emperor" with angry eyes.
The momentum startled the "Emperor" and he took a step back unconsciously.
"Rebellion? I am the protector of the people of Wei. I will not rebel, but I will kill the king."
As the prince finished speaking, he jumped up and rushed straight towards the "Emperor" above.
The prince's action shocked all the court officials.
What? The prince wants to kill the king? This is outrageous.
However, what the court officials did not expect was that the emperor actually dodged the prince's move that was intended to take his life.
The two of them started fighting in the court hall.
This is the first time in history that such an incredible thing has happened.
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