Chapter 531: Li Shimin's Death
The five kings, four generals and those rising stars were now kneeling in front of Ying Yuan.
The moment he heard that Yingchuan would be made the crown prince.
Everyone is unanimous in their support.
Afterwards, he left behind loyal ministers from previous history, such as Bai Qi, Yue Fei, Zhuge Liang, and Guo Jia.
He said to them, "I have been feeling unwell these past few days, and many rumors have spread among the army. They say I am old."
"But I'm not angry. Do you know why?"
Hearing the emperor's question, several people looked at each other.
Finally, it was Zhuge Liang who spoke first: "Because Your Majesty thinks that those are just rumors?"
Hearing this, Ying Yuan shook his head and said, "As a human being, we will eventually grow old. I am already over forty years old this year."
"Among the previous emperors of my Great Qin, I am considered to have lived a long life. I am not angry because I have someone to succeed me."
"But if something happens to me, and Chuan'er ascends the throne, who will be able to suppress those arrogant and powerful generals?"
"I've kept you here today because I want to hear your honest opinions. After a hundred years, who will be able to suppress Cao Cao and the others?"
This problem is very serious.
No one dared to respond.
After a while.
Guo Jia bowed slowly and said, "As long as I am here, I can ensure that the young master has nothing to worry about."
Ying Yuan sighed softly, "You drink every day, and your body has long been hollowed out by alcohol and sex. I'm afraid you won't live long!"
Guo Jia fell silent.
Ying Yuan recalled the past and murmured, "If Xi Zhicai were here, and you two worked together, I wouldn't have anything to worry about."
After a pause, he looked at Zhuge Liang and the others and said in a deep voice, "After returning to the court, I will find a way to let you take charge of the military power."
"If anything unexpected happens in the future, you don't need to obey the imperial edict and raise an army to eliminate the emperor's followers. Do you understand?"
Everyone knelt down and kowtowed.
Seeing this, Ying Yuan nodded contentedly.
After everyone left, Shui Yunji asked curiously, "Your Majesty, are you afraid of Cao Cao?"
fear?
Hearing this word, Ying Yuan thought about it seriously, then shook his head.
"They are not worthy of my fear. I am just afraid that my son will be afraid of them."
Shui Yunji asked again, "Your Majesty, why don't you dismiss Cao Cao?"
Ying Yuan shook his head again and said, "If he steps down, and my health really fails, who will help Chuan'er resist the foreign powers in the future?"
"You know, all the nations are the ones that eat people without leaving any bones behind."
He waved his hand, indicating that he wanted to be quiet for a while.
Seeing this, Shui Yunji had no choice but to retreat.
After everyone has left.
He then muttered to himself, "Am I...really old?"
"Can dying of old age... lead to immortality?"
Unfortunately, no one answered his question, including the system that had long since fallen silent.
And he didn't dare to take the risk.
Therefore, some things need to be planned in advance.
When Ying Yuan's army reached Jin territory.
Li Shimin had also slowly moved south.
His health is failing.
His face was pale and he didn't even have the strength to lift his arms.
I can only lie on the bed all day.
Suddenly one night.
He called Fang Xuanling, Du Ruhui, Zhangsun Wuji and other ministers to his bedside and said:
"After Gu's death, Xingyun succeeded him."
After that, everyone fell silent.
Not long after, the Yan Emperor passed away.
Before his death, he left a secret decree to Li Ji.
If Hou Junji has any rebellious intentions, he should be executed.
After Li Shimin's death, a story quickly spread among the people: "Ying Yuan angered Li Shimin three times"
By the way, Ying Yuan had just returned to Xianyang.
Then he heard the news of Li Shimin's death.
He felt a lot of emotion.
The rulers of various nations of his generation have died one after another.
However, this era of great contention has just begun.
When Ying Yuan returned to the court, the first thing he did was to reward his meritorious officials.
But this time, he did not choose a foolish way of rewarding.
Instead, he was extremely strict and cautious in rewarding everyone.
The ministers had no objection to this.
Maybe I don’t dare to have it.
After resolving the issue of rewarding meritorious officials.
Inside and outside the palace, people began to prepare for the ceremony of Yingchuan becoming the crown prince.
At this moment, Daji was strolling around the Xianyang Palace with Ying Yuan.
"I have read many memorials from the past today. Regarding the veterans' retirement, they still need to be properly arranged."
"During the ceremony for Prince Chuan'er, I intend to invite those veterans to Xianyang for a drink and reminisce. What do you think?"
Ying Yuan asked.
Daji responded, "Your Majesty, please make the decision."
Ying Yuan nodded, held Daji's delicate hand, and walked in the hall.
"I don't know why, but I've been feeling tired these past few days."
"Do you think I'm old?"
When these words came out, Daji was immediately shocked and knelt down quickly, saying:
"I have absolutely no such intention."
She is Yingchuan's mother, and now Yingchuan has become the crown prince.
As a mother, she must be cautious.
Ying Yuan personally helped her up and said earnestly:
"You and I have been married for many years. I trust you. Please don't harbor any grudges against me."
"I understand." Daji responded respectfully.
"I'm going to Zhaixing Tower. Call Yu Qian and the prince. I have something to say." Ying Yuan ordered.
Daji retreated in response.
Ying Yuan went to Zhaixing Tower first. He held a piece of letter paper in his hand and went to the top floor, where he saw Zhang Jiao and his three brothers.
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