Time Travel: The Useless Prince, First Destroy the Princess

After Liu Shuo left, Liu Yan grabbed the memorial and tore it to pieces.

These kings are tired of the good life in their own territory, and they actually want to force me to change the crown prince. It's really hateful, and they should all be deposed one by one.

But these people are all local lords with great power, especially the King of Zhenbei, who commands an army of 200,000. That is no joke.

It's really a case of one move affecting the whole body.

But this matter must be resolved!

Otherwise it will be a huge hidden danger.

Not to mention that Liu Zhao was stupid to begin with, and even after inheriting the throne, he was completely unable to handle state affairs.

Even if he appointed a few regents according to his own idea, it would probably be of no avail.

Even if he really gave birth to a smart son in the future, he would still not be able to sit firmly on the throne with these kings around.

Fortunately, the royal family does not only consist of these seven kings. The eldest and oldest of the grandfather generation, Prime Minister Liu Fu, the King of Anping, has no intention of changing the crown prince, so the other royal family members cannot make trouble for the time being!

What's more, there is also Liu Xuan, the King of Jingnan, who also commands 200,000 troops to check and balance him!

But will the Seventh Prince become desperate and do something rebellious?

This matter cannot be delayed!

It's time to find a solution to these problems!

"Zhang Hong, pass on my decree. Order Prince Anping, Prince Jingnan, the Grand Protector, and Duke Qi to enter the palace to discuss matters!"

Liu Yan immediately ordered Zhang Hong.

So Liu Yan prepared to summon his four most trusted ministers to ask for their opinions.

"Your Majesty, the four dukes have been waiting in the Yuntai Palace for a long time!"

"What? They're here a long time ago? Why didn't you tell me earlier?"

Liu Yan was very surprised.

Wouldn't it be better to come earlier? Let the Four Lords hear the King of Zhenbei's argument for changing the crown prince.

"That's right. Your Majesty has been discussing matters with the Prince of Zhenbei. The Prince of Anping said he was waiting in the Yuntai Palace and would not allow this servant to report to Your Majesty!"

"Alright! I'll go see them right away!"

"Yes, Your Majesty!"

Zhang Hong bent down and stepped forward to lead the way.

Liu Yan knew clearly that Prince Anping did not want to see Prince Zhenbei. As for the reason, it was probably because he was concerned about the peace within the royal family!

Prince Anping, Prime Minister Liu Fu, Prince Jingnan, General Liu Xuan, Grand Protector He Zhi, Duke of Qi, and Grand Marshal Sima Bei were sitting in the Yuntai Palace drinking tea.

No one spoke.

Among these four, Liu Fu was the oldest and watched Liu Yan grow up. Liu Yan was disobedient since childhood and had been beaten many times.

Therefore, Liu Yan still feels a little wary of Liu Fu, but he also respects him very much.

Liu Xuan was Liu Yan's cousin, more than ten years older than Liu Yan. It can be said that he raised Liu Yan.

When he was young, he took Liu Yan on his campaigns and experienced life and death with Liu Yan many times.

After the establishment of the Jing Dynasty, Liu Yan named him King of Jingnan and General, in charge of the military forces in the south.

He Zhi was not young either, almost eighty years old. He was Liu Yan's childhood teacher and had served as a minister. He had rich experience in handling state affairs and was deeply trusted by Liu Yan.

Because of his old age, he wanted to resign many times, but Liu Yan did not allow it.

Sima Bei was Liu Yan's childhood friend. He was in his forties and was also Liu Yan's relative, so they had a very close relationship.

But ever since Liu Yan became seriously ill and Sima Bei intended to appoint another heir, Liu Yan had a prejudice against Sima Bei.

Fortunately, Sima Bei took the initiative to admit his mistake. Sima Bei was indeed still needed to check and balance the ministers in the court, so Liu Yan forgave him on the surface.

Liu Fu and Liu Xuan sat on the left. Liu Fu was Liu Xuan's uncle, so of course he sat at the top.

He Zhi and Sima Bei sat on the right, and He Zhi sat in the front.

Seeing Liu Yan coming to Yuntai Palace in person, several people stood up to greet him.

Everyone has the right to avoid kneeling and just bow slightly.

"Granduncle, I haven't seen you for half a year. Are you feeling well? Why are you so thin?"

As Liu Yan spoke, he strode in, looked at the skinny Liu Fu, and took his hand.

"Fortunately, it's rare to be thin in old age. Being thin is a blessing!"

Sima Fu was old, spoke slowly, and kept wiping his mouth with a handkerchief.

Because saliva keeps flowing out.

"Granduncle is absolutely right. Come and sit down!"

Liu Yan helped Liu Fu sit down slowly.

"I'm old, my eyesight is blurry, and I can't see people clearly!"

As Liu Fu spoke, his saliva dripped onto his clothes.

Liu Yan took out his handkerchief and wiped him clean.

"My great-uncle is in good spirits, which is a blessing to our Great Jing Dynasty!"

After Liu Yan finished speaking, he slowly sat down in his seat.

"Your Majesty, I've been having nightmares lately. In my dreams, evil spirits descended to earth, wreaking havoc on the world. I've also seen an ominous solar eclipse, so I'm asking the three of you to come and have Your Majesty interpret my dreams together!"

Liu Fu held the armrest of the chair tightly with one hand and wiped his lips with the other.

"Granduncle, tell me about it! What was your nightmare?"

Liu Yan knew Liu Fu's temper, so how could he interpret dreams just for a few nightmares?

"Your Majesty, I am a forgetful old minister. I only remember that a demon descended upon the earth, but I cannot clearly recall why!"

Sima Fu spoke with a slight breath and his hands were shaking.

"Then let's see what this dream of our great uncle means."

Liu Yan smiled and looked at the other three people.

"Your Majesty, the demon has descended to earth, indicating that there are treacherous ministers causing chaos in the court!"

Prince Jingnan spoke first.

Liu Zhao nodded and looked at He Zhi.

"Your Majesty, I believe that this evil spirit has descended upon the earth and is a rebellion by a foreign race!"

Liu Yan still didn't express his opinion. He looked at Ma Bei from Qi State Company.

Sima Bei was clearly prepared. He cupped his hands and said, "Your Majesty, I believe the demon descended to the mortal world because some local officials were corrupt, causing displeasure from Heaven!"

Liu Yan nodded. This was an explanation from his own standpoint, and it made sense no matter what he said.

Everyone is a political expert. As long as you give him a thing, he can always find a reasonable reason to explain it.

"What do you think, Your Majesty?"

Liu Fu asked.

Perhaps in his eyes, Liu Yan was both the emperor and the naughty grandson who was beaten when he was a child.

So the question was very impolite.

"Granduncle, there was a solar eclipse recently, and court officials have submitted memorials, saying it's a sign of a lack of virtuous governance. Your dream of a demon descending to earth may also be related to this. What do you think, Granduncle?"

"Alas! Traitorous ministers, foreigners, corrupt officials, Your Majesty, this Great Jing Dynasty is full of evil! Have you ever thought about the reason?"

"Granduncle is right. It is because I have closed my eyes and ears and neglected the affairs of state that evil has emerged one after another!"

Liu Fu nodded: "Shan'an! It's not entirely your fault. If evil is to be born, even the ancient sages cannot completely eliminate it. Don't take it to heart!"

Liu Fu was not humble at all and even called Liu Yan by his nickname.

"Granduncle is right! So I intend to offer sacrifices to Heaven to express my resolve to reform the civil service, root out corrupt officials, and safeguard the borders to ensure the peace of the people! What do you think, Granduncle?"

Liu Fu certainly knew the custom of offering sacrifices to heaven during a solar eclipse.

The solar eclipse is an excuse!

But it is also the most effective.

It can not only stop people from talking, but also take this opportunity to achieve certain goals.

It really kills several birds with one stone!

Liu Fu wiped his saliva and said, "Of course we have to offer sacrifices to heaven! It's just a matter of virtuous governance! Your Majesty still needs to make some improvements! It's not enough to just reform the bureaucracy and eliminate the treacherous officials!"

"Yes, great uncle! Please give me some advice!"

Liu Yan answered very respectfully, and only Liu Fu dared to say this.

Although the other three were close, they didn't dare to be so direct.

After all, he is the emperor, so we should keep some distance.