Time Travel: The Useless Prince, First Destroy the Princess

The ministers were still secretly discussing and even arguing about Liu Zhao's two lines of poetry, but after hearing Liu Yan's words, they all returned to their seats.

Liu Heng glanced at Liu Zhao from a distance and drank a glass of wine silently!

Sima Bei was also worried and looked at Liu Heng!

"Your Majesty, what did Zhao'er write?" Liu Zhi was the queen, so she naturally considered etiquette and did not go down to see.

But it can be seen that Liu Zhao writes very well.

"Wine and meat pass through the intestines, but the Buddha remains in the heart!"

Liu Yan smiled.

"Zhang Hong, frame the prince's calligraphy. I want to hang it in Hanzhang Palace!"

"Yes, Your Majesty!"

Zhang Hong had already collected Liu Zhao's calligraphy tightly.

"I don't understand! Is it well written?"

"Of course, that Buddha is truly powerful. Not only did he open Zhao'er's wisdom, he also made Zhao'er never forget him!"

"that would be great!"

Liu Zhi was very happy.

Liu Yan glanced at the ministers who were still sitting and whispering, and suddenly said to Liu Zhi, "I heard that Wei Huan has a daughter who just turned sixteen! She's very talented. Go and see her. If she's both beautiful and talented, choose her as the Crown Prince's concubine!"

"Yes, Your Majesty!"

Liu Zhi was really happy.

"I will return to the palace first!"

"Alright! It's better to do it sooner rather than later, and it needs to be done in secret!"

"Yes, Your Majesty!"

Liu Zhi stood up and walked out through the side door.

Liu Zhao was extremely excited.

It would be great if she had both good looks and talent!

After Liu Zhi left, Liu Yan said loudly: "My dear ministers, the Crown Prince has written half a poem on the theme of wine. What do you think?"

The ministers looked at each other, and no one took the lead in speaking.

No one could guess what Liu Yan meant by asking!

Liu Yan laughed and called out the names.

"Wei Qing, what do you think?"

The trouble should end it!

Liu Zhao almost laughed.

Although Liu Yan was the emperor, he seemed to have a broad mind.

But now that he had the upper hand, of course he had to get some fun or face back from Wei Huan.

Let’s see which minister dares to be so presumptuous again in the future!

"Your Majesty, the Crown Prince's poem is profound and artistic, truly a masterpiece! I deeply admire it!"

Wei Huan was also shocked by Liu Zhao's level. Although this poem was not very good, it at least showed that Liu Zhao's intelligence was really growing. Of course, he had to flatter him.

Liu Yan was very pleased and asked, "Wei Qing, is it a pity to waste this seat?"

As he spoke, he patted his desk.

"Sit down, sit down, humble servant. Your humble servant's eyesight is dim, while the Crown Prince is wise. Your Majesty, please punish me!"

After Wei Huan finished speaking, he knelt down.

"Get up!" Liu Yan laughed. "You're sitting well. It seems you'll be fine in the future! Wei Qing will have to keep an eye on this seat to make sure no one sits in the wrong place!"

As Liu Yan spoke, he involuntarily glanced at his younger brother Liu Heng who was sitting there in a daze.

"Your Majesty, I know my crime and I will never do it again!"

Wei Huan knew what Liu Yan meant, but he could only kowtow.

"If it weren't for Wei Qing's clever question, it would be hard to silence the accusations. Not only are you innocent, but you've actually done something meritorious! Return to your seat!"

"Thank you, Your Majesty!" Wei Huan was so frightened that he broke out in a cold sweat. He was no longer drunk and sat back awkwardly.

"My lords, seeing is believing. If any of you think this is a pity, please speak up. I won't blame you!"

Liu Yan smiled and glanced towards the hall.

There was an instant silence. Unless one was an idiot, who would dare to bring it up?

He really is being brainless!

"Since that is the case, my dear ministers, please bear this in mind. This seat will belong to my son, Liu Zhao, in the future. If anyone plots rebellion, how about you all come together to punish him?"

"Your Majesty, Holy Might!"

This time, all the ministers answered in unison, including King Song.

"Well, my dear ministers, if I hadn't seen it with my own eyes, I wouldn't have believed that the True Wisdom Sutra had such miraculous power. I intend to copy it and pass it down to future generations. What do you think?"

Liu Yan continued.

"You all, please share your opinions. I want to hear the truth!"

Liu Yan spoke loudly again.

The ministers quieted down.

Liu Zhao secretly looked at Liu Yan's face. The word "truth" sounds good, but can anyone really say it?

Just as I thought of this, I saw a minister stand up.

He is the Shizhong Shanhai.

"I think it's feasible!"

Shanhai likes to spread culture, including Buddhism, Taoism, Confucianism and Legalism. He believes that anything that can be learned is a good thing!

Whether you believe it or not is another matter.

So first of all, express your position.

Liu Yan nodded: "Tell me why it is feasible?"

Shanhai bowed and said in a loud voice: "The effectiveness of the Buddhist scriptures is obvious to all. If they can be copied and passed down to future generations, then everyone in the world will be wise, and everyone will know the principles of propriety, righteousness, integrity and shame. Then the world will be peaceful!"

"That makes sense!" Liu Yan nodded.

Shanhai sat down.

"Your Majesty, I have a different opinion!"

The Minister of the Interior Bai Bao also stood up.

Shanhai remained calm and looked at Liu Zhao.

Of course Liu Zhao couldn't speak casually at this time. The hall looked full of joy.

But political struggles exist all the time, so you have to be extremely careful.

Fortunately, Liu Yan trusted himself very much, otherwise the position of crown prince would be abolished!

The right way is to keep silent and not express your opinion.

"Tell me about it!" Liu Yan looked at Bai Bao.

"I believe that Pangu created the heavens and the earth, and that the sun, moon, and stars each occupy their proper places. Mountains and rivers each perform their functions. Spring, summer, autumn, and winter each follow their own paths. Birth, aging, sickness, and death are common to all human beings! Therefore, some people are foolish, some are wise, some are beautiful, and some are ugly. If everyone were wise, the yin and yang would be out of balance. This would be a disaster, not a blessing!"

After Bai Bao finished speaking, he bowed and sat down.

The ministers suddenly quieted down!

Some people began to worry about Bai Bao. If Liu Yan understood that Bai Bao had an objection to Liu Zhao becoming smarter, then Bai Bao would have ten heads left.

Bai Bao knew this too, of course, but he looked at Shanhai and sat there without changing his expression.

"Makes sense!"

Liu Yan also nodded.

The two ministers have never gotten along. Whenever Shanhai makes suggestions, Bai Bao always opposes them. This is normal.

Of course Liu Yan didn't care.

This was done intentionally. First, it is to listen to both sides and then you will have a clear understanding. Second, it is to prevent collusion.

For a moment, the ministers began to argue again.

"Wei Qing, what do you think?"

Liu Yan also named Wei Huan.

Wei Huan was speechless. If he had known this earlier, he would not have used alcohol to talk!

He says he has made great contributions, but he still has prejudices against himself in his heart!

"Your Majesty, I think both of you have a point. I'm at a loss as to which side is more reasonable."

Wei Huan is very smart at this time!

If Liu Yan doesn't express his stance, we don't know which side he supports?

If you accidentally stand on the wrong side, it will be like rubbing salt into the wound!

For now, I can only live in the mud!

Liu Yan laughed and said, "Wei Qing is right. Let's not discuss this matter for now. Since it's a banquet, we should just drink!"

Wei Huan's heart sank. This was still a problem for him!

Just drink, why so much nonsense!

Fortunately, the prince wrote two sentences. If the prince couldn’t write them today, the Wei family’s ancestral graves would probably be turned over!

"Yes, Your Majesty!"

Wei Huan didn't dare to say anything and sat down hurriedly.

I feel uneasy.

Seeing that Liu Yan had made up his mind, the ministers dared not say a word and started drinking.

The banquet lasted until the early morning, and then the ministers dispersed.