Chapter 308: Carrying the Emperor on His Back and Managing State Affairs (Part 1)
Liu Ying, with a calm expression, looked indifferently at the ministers in the hall.
The ministers in the court were also looking at Liu Ying. No one spoke, but everyone's eyes were filled with inquiry.
What's the emperor's health like?
Luo Xin frowned, then walked to the center of the hall and bowed.
Everyone's eyes fell on him, even Luo Yi was no exception. At this special moment, he didn't know what his brother was going to do.
Many people looked at Liu Ying, and seeing that his face remained calm, they thought to themselves: It turned out that the emperor and the prime minister had discussed this beforehand.
Liu Ying smiled and asked, "Prime Minister, is there anything you want to teach me? Please tell me. Is there anything I cannot agree to?"
Luo Xin said in a serious tone: "Your Majesty, the stability of Mount Tai is due to its deep foundation, and the stability of the country is the same.
Since ancient times, I have never heard of a country prospering without an clear heir.
In the past, the five princes of the State of Jin fought for the throne and ended up killing each other with blood flowing like a river. Isn't it the most lamentable thing that even the closest flesh and blood turned against each other with swords?
Qin Shi Huang did not appoint a crown prince, and the treacherous ministers Li Si and Zhao Gao seized the opportunity to allow the tyrant and autocrat Hu Hai to succeed to the throne, which ultimately destroyed the Qin Dynasty. Is there any king who would not take this as a warning?
The Empress is in the Kun Palace and gave birth to the Emperor's eldest son, Heng, who should be made the Crown Prince in order to stabilize the country and the people and to let all the subjects and the princes inside and outside the country know that the Han Dynasty has an heir.
You are a wise king, so I am here to give you some advice. "
It is normal for ministers to advise the emperor to appoint a crown prince, but it is almost unheard of for them to directly decide who should be the crown prince like Luo Xin did. Interfering with the succession to the throne is a way to death.
But none of the ministers cared. It was just a double act. Who would care?
They are more concerned about -
Make a prince!
It turned out to be this matter!
The emperor didn't reveal a single word about such a big thing, and even gave all the credit to the prime minister.
I know that you have a father-son relationship, and I know that you only trust the Prime Minister, so let him speak.
But the Prime Minister doesn’t need this credit, isn’t this a waste?
We all need this credit to make the family prosperous. If you give it to us, we will be the prince's party. How can we not work hard for the prince?
This was the common thought in the hearts of everyone in the temple.
Luo Xin's status does not require any merit at all. Having served as the powerful prime minister for twenty years, he is truly second to none.
Everyone in the hall had another secret thought, which was that the emperor's health was indeed in trouble, and he was so eager to appoint a crown prince because he was probably worried that something unexpected would happen.
Liu Hou Zhang Buyi was worried but secretly happy at the same time, and his thoughts were very complicated.
Liu Ying smiled and said, "My father is right. The crown prince is a matter of great importance to the country. If the crown prince is stable, the country will be stable. The queen gave birth to the eldest son several years ago, but I did not appoint a crown prince. This is my fault.
We should follow the advice of the Prime Minister and make Heng'er the crown prince.
Where is Liu Hou?"
Zhang Buyi hurriedly stepped out and saluted, saying, "Your Majesty, I am here."
Liu Ying smiled and said, "Zhang is a relative of the royal family. Heng'er will need the Marquis to take good care of him in the future."
Zhang Buyi said quickly, "Your Majesty, I understand that Zhang is deeply favored by the Emperor. If he did not die for the Emperor, would there still be a place for Zhang in this world?"
Liu Ying turned to the ministers and asked, "If you have any objections, please feel free to raise them. This is a matter of great importance to the country. You are free to speak your mind."
Speak your mind!
This word made everyone complain in their hearts, saying that it was okay to say it, but after saying it, no one could predict what the outcome would be.
Although Luo never convicted people for their words, that was at the academic and people's level. At the level of upper-level bureaucrats and aristocrats, although people were not convicted for their words either, arguments that were contrary to the mainstream would be directly exiled. Ensuring that there was only one voice was the key to improving governance efficiency.
No one wanted to go to Lingnan for a stroll, so all the ministers bowed and said, "Your Majesty is wise, and the eldest son Heng is brave and wise. He should be made the crown prince. I congratulate your majesty and the Han Dynasty."
The hall was filled with voices of praise, but Luo Xin still had no expression on his face. He just hoped that Liu Ying would be in good health and that nothing would really happen to him.
Liu Ying acted as if nothing had happened and said with a smile: "In that case, let's choose an auspicious day to hold the canonization ceremony for Prince Heng."
I really can't wait.
As the ministers were thinking this, they watched Liu Ying fall headfirst onto the throne, and there was an immediate commotion in the hall.
Luo Xin rushed forward, supported Liu Ying, drew the sword from his waist and shouted: "Everyone, don't move. Anyone who moves will be killed!"
As the only minister in the hall equipped with a sword, and with his years of power, everyone stopped in their tracks. Luo Xin said loudly, "Your Majesty is not feeling well, and the ministers are being sent back by the palace guards. Your Majesty has already appointed the Crown Prince, and the Han Dynasty is stable. You ministers should stay calm and don't panic. Okay, let's leave the palace first."
At this moment, Liu Ying suddenly woke up. He heard what Luo Xin had just said and whispered, "Father, I'm fine."
When Luo Xin saw Liu Ying wake up, he was immediately surprised and said, "Your Majesty, you are fine."
Luo Xin's words instantly restored the stagnant atmosphere in the hall to normal, and everyone shouted in surprise, "Your Majesty!"
This is the role of the emperor that cannot be ignored. In the Zhou Dynasty, Luo Xin was the executive vice emperor. In the Han Dynasty, Luo Xin's current status is also the executive vice emperor.
But a deputy is just a deputy. Luo can act as regent and perform royal duties, but everyone knows who the real emperor and son of heaven is.
Luo likes this situation very much. Becoming a real king is what Luo has been trying to avoid all along. Weakening the royal power but not completely eliminating it, but maintaining the emperor's real power, this is what Luo pursues.
Because Ji Zhao was worried that such a nominal monarch would be judged as the king, just like the United Kingdom in later generations, where the queen is the head of state and the prime minister is the head of government.
In theory, the queen should be the king of the system, but in reality she may be judged to be the prime minister. After all, the prime minister and the regent are completely different.
The regent is still the supreme power of the emperor, but it is only a temporary act, while the prime minister has become the top leader in terms of the system.
Liu Ying forced himself to sit up. His face turned pale. He shook his dizzy head and whispered, "Father, let the ministers stay here. Bring Heng'er here immediately and confer him the title of Crown Prince. We will make up the etiquette later."
Liu Ying originally wanted to hold a ceremony to enthronize Liu Heng.
But this kind of coma without any warning was too terrifying. Liu Ying was very worried that he would not be able to wake up next time.
Now we must finish all the tasks quickly and efficiently, especially the most critical one.
Luo Xinyan nodded somewhat sadly, still supporting Liu Ying, and turned around and said loudly: "Your Majesty has ordered that the eldest son Heng and Empress Zhang Yan be summoned immediately to enthrone the crown prince. There is no time to lose."
The ministers understood this order very well. No one expected that the emperor's condition would be so serious that he was completely out of control. This was a grand court meeting.
The waiting time is long.
The palace is so big that it takes a long time just to get here from the Queen's palace, but no one is impatient. On such an important occasion, everyone just bowed their heads and waited.
The eunuch came over and reported: "Your Majesty, the Queen and His Royal Highness are almost at the steps."
Liu Ying turned his head slowly and looked at Luo Xin, smiling softly, "Father, Heng'er is still young. The steps of Changle Palace are too high and the journey is too long. He is still weak and needs someone to help him. You once saved my life in the midst of thousands of troops. Now I ask you to carry Heng'er over to this palace. I am really troubling you."
boom!
Liu Ying's words were like dropping a huge rock on a calm lake, instantly stirring up endless waves. The ministers below did not hear it, but the eunuchs and palace maids around him all heard it.
Even these people were very clear about the importance of this matter. After all, the deeds of King Su who carried King Kang on his back, then became regent of the world, and finally established the Zhou Dynasty which lasted for a thousand years were too famous. When the belief in King Su spread, these deeds of King Su were mentioned countless times, and everyone in the world knew about them.
The Picture of King Su Carrying King Kang on His Back is a classic that has been passed down through the ages. Countless people have copied it, especially in the palaces of various vassal states, where this mural can basically be found.
And now, His Majesty the Emperor actually asked the Prime Minister to carry the prince, the future crown prince, into the hall on his back. What does this mean?
Not to mention these people, even Luo Xin was shocked. He never expected that Liu Ying would trust him to this extent.
Regent!
That really handed the Liu family's kingdom to him. Thinking of this, Luo Xin asked in a low voice: "Your Majesty?"
Liu Ying's tone was calm but firm, and he smiled and said, "Father, please go quickly, Heng'er can't wait any longer."
Luo Xin looked at Liu Ying deeply, helped him sit steadily on the throne, then turned and walked out of the palace.
He walked through the seats of the ministers and strode forward, which made everyone a little confused.
Then someone asked loudly: "Grand Prime Minister, where are you going?"
The eunuch at the top received Liu Ying's instructions and said loudly: "The Prime Minister has received the order from His Majesty. Go and return soon."
Luo Xin ignored all the disturbances. He walked straight out of the palace, took a deep breath, and looked up at the blue sky, just like his current mood.
He stepped forward, walked onto the stairs, and then saw the Queen, the eldest prince and their entourage hurrying in from the palace gate.
Luo Xin walked down the steps, and the Queen's carriage stopped. Zhang Yan didn't expect to see Luo Xin here, so she quickly bowed and asked, "Grand Prime Minister, why are you here?"
Luo Xin returned the greeting, then turned his gaze to Liu Heng and said solemnly: "Queen, His Majesty asked me to carry the eldest prince Heng to the hall."
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(End of this chapter)
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