Whenever Song Huaian was beaten, even if he was beaten to the point of being half dead, the emperor always had a way to solve the problem.
But it happened at this time!
The rebels were still in rebellion, the Lin family was missing, and every single thing was making the emperor extremely anxious.
If something unexpected happened to the Prince of Huainan at this time, he would really want to curse!
But it seemed as if God was deliberately against him. The Prince of Huainan had been bullied before in Shengjing.
But every time, the emperor would make a big thing into a small thing and a small thing into nothing, relying on the fact that he was far away and that others were not subject to the control of the imperial power, but he could control it without letting anyone know!
Song Huaian had always acted cowardly and incompetent before, and even in the letter he wrote to King Huainan, he did not mention being bullied at all.
This made the emperor feel more at ease!
But this time, Song Huaian didn't even need to go back to complain, because the incident was too serious and the news had leaked out!
While the emperor was still investigating who leaked the news, the expedited letter from the Prince of Huainan requesting to come to the capital had already arrived in Shengjing.
The King of Huainan, who had never returned to Shengjing since he went to his fiefdom, actually asked to go to the capital on his own initiative!
"Is he crazy? A vassal prince cannot enter the capital without an imperial edict, just for a useless son, is he really that serious?"
The emperor was shocked and puzzled.
If the King of Huainan really valued this son, he would not have left him alone in Shengjing City for so many years.
All the letters would be kept with him for his review before being sent out.
So he knew very well what the father and son had said and done over the years.
The King of Huainan always said "See you, Xin'an" and didn't bother to say anything else! On the other hand, Song Huai'an often wrote at length, detailing everything he had done in Shengjing City. It was obvious that he wanted his father's love.
However, apart from a simple "See you later" and some perfunctory words, he basically got nothing.
From the King of Huainan's previous attitude, it was not clear how much he valued this son.
Could it be that he also wants to take this opportunity to cause trouble?
When the emperor thought of this possibility, his heart began to beat fast.
Although the King of Huainan has been guarding the border for so many years and seems to be very content, he even sent his crown prince to Shengjing, as if he really has no other thoughts.
But who can guarantee it?
Whether the Prince of Huainan was pretending or really had no interest in the throne, only he himself knew it best.
"My dear minister, do you think the King of Huainan has other plans for his request to come to the capital?"
The emperor spoke sinisterly.
The princes were not allowed to enter the capital without being summoned, and the King of Huainan did not dare to break the rules without authorization. After all, he was not the only prince in the world.
If he left his fiefdom and came to Shengjing without hesitation, would other princes follow suit?
It is really hard to guarantee what the situation will be by then.
But what if he got his own permission?
The more the emperor thought about it, the more he felt that the Prince of Huainan was too treacherous. He actually came up with such a plan and tried to enter the capital!
He is a wise ruler!
Did King Huainan think that this little trick could fool him?
Oh, how naive!
Prime Minister Qin and the Minister of War looked at each other and saw worry and helplessness in each other's eyes.
"Your Majesty, the vassal kings cannot enter the capital. This is a taboo! No matter what reason the King of Huainan gives, we must not agree to it!"
Once this loophole is opened, the princes can find all kinds of reasons and excuses to request to enter the capital.
Then what’s the point of being in a fiefdom?
Prime Minister Qin adhered to the rules left by his ancestors and could not set this precedent for any reason.
Only in this way can stability be maintained among the vassal kings.
However, the Minister of War had some different opinions.
"Your Majesty, the reason the Prince of Huainan requested to come to the capital this time was because the Crown Prince's leg was broken, which is why he acted so aggressively. After all, the Crown Prince of Huainan has indeed suffered an injustice this time, so the Prince of Huainan's actions are understandable."
The emperor was dissatisfied. "Oh? You mean, I should agree with him?"
Could it be that the Minister of War has also become the Prince of Huainan's man? If so, we must be on guard!
"I dare not."
The Minister of War was very calm. Even though he had sensed the emperor's distrust of him, he still did not take it to heart.
A man of integrity has nothing to fear; he has a clear conscience and is only concerned about justice.
"The Prince of Huainan went on a military expedition under a pretext. The reason the Prince came to the capital was to guard against any ulterior motives on the part of the Prince of Huainan. That's why the Prince was allowed to study in the capital."
"The Prince of Huainan has just defeated Meng Su, and the people have a positive impression of him now. If news of the Crown Prince being mistreated were to spread, it would likely chill the hearts of the other princes."
The prince has sent you to the capital, but it would be fine if he didn't pamper you, but you even let yourself be beaten and scolded!
A dignified prince, even his legs were broken, how many people could bear it?!
The fact that the Prince of Huainan was able to endure until now before getting angry shows that he has a good temper.
If it were any other vassal king, he would have lost his temper long ago without even having to ask to come to the capital!
"I'm the emperor, and all day long I'm either worried about this disappointment or that disappointment! How meaningful is it for me to be the emperor?!"
The emperor had had enough. It wasn't him who beat the man, but his cowardly brother's son.
Now the one who comes to clean up the mess is him!
So what if his legs were broken? It was just a play between two children. Could the King of Huainan really rebel?!
The Minister of War was extremely worried. "Your Majesty, if the Prince of Huainan is truly disheartened, especially at this critical juncture, I'm afraid he will do something even more impulsive..."
The rebels have already rebelled, and the King of Huainan has hundreds of thousands of troops at his disposal. That is no joke!
The Minister of War broke out in a cold sweat when he thought of this. Even if he were to go into battle himself, there was no 100% chance of winning.
Your Majesty, are you really planning to force the Prince of Huainan to rebel?
Prime Minister Qin frowned. The words of the Minister of War sounded cowardly, but what he said was the truth.
The rebel army has not yet subsided. If something happens to the Prince of Huainan at this time, I am afraid Meng Su will be ready to take action!
Civil war is not scary, what is scary is foreign enemies taking advantage of the opportunity to invade - Qin Xiang does not have too big aspirations, but the country fought for by his ancestors must not be destroyed in the hands of his generation!
Even if the person whose country was destroyed in the end was his grandson, it couldn't be him!
"Your Majesty, Minister Guo's words make sense. Please reconsider."
Prime Minister Qin thought for a moment and said, "Throughout history, precedents are by no means unbreakable. As long as there is a reason, special treatment can be given."
The Prince of Huainan simply wanted to seek justice for his son. Even if he really didn't care about his son, he still had to care about the face of the Prince of Huainan's Mansion!
The Prince Shun’s Mansion didn’t hit the Crown Prince at all, it was clearly hitting the face of the King of Huainan!
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