On the second day, the emperor issued an edict that Liang Wang Chu Han would prepare for the spring ploughing and personally plough with the emperor and offer sacrifices to heaven.
At this point, the court was finally quiet, the issue that the ministers had been arguing about had come to a conclusion, and those who were interested could not help but begin to speculate on the emperor's intentions.
Although this seems to be just a small spring ploughing matter, it is secretly a dispute over the succession to the throne. This is tacitly known to everyone. It all depends on which prince His Majesty will finally appoint, which is actually the candidate for the crown prince.
Most people believe that the candidate is none other than Night King Chu Xuan. Night King has countless military achievements and is supported by the people because of the affairs in Pingzhou. It is reasonable that he is the will of the people.
Unexpectedly, the emperor finally chose the useless Prince of Liang Chuhan, which really surprised many people.
Chu Xuan didn't care about the result. This was a trick the emperor often used, and he had expected this result.
The Pingzhou Rebellion has already made him famous. It is no exaggeration to say that he is supported by all officials and praised by all the people.
These things happened to touch the emperor's sore spot. It was good enough that the emperor did not cause trouble for him. How could he honor him and allow him to continue to be in the limelight?
And this should just be the beginning. I'm afraid Chu Han's good days are about to begin.
Everything happened as Chu Xuan had expected. The emperor asked the Ministry of Rites to assist in the spring ploughing matter, and Chu Han to be the chief organizer. Although he was called the chief organizer, in fact he was just a figurehead. All matters were handed over to the Ministry of Rites.
The Minister of Rites was in great pain and would chase Chu Xuan every day to complain. Every time Chu Xuan met him, he would throw up his hands, indicating that he was helpless to help.
A few days later, before the Minister of Rites was about to pull out his beard, the Spring Ploughing Ceremony was finally completed. However, the final credit was attributed to Chu Han.
The Minister of Rites really vomited a mouthful of blood, and he couldn't feel better until he vomited it out. After the court session that day, the Minister of Rites stopped Chu Xuan and talked about this matter.
"Your Highness, please judge for me, what does His Majesty mean? He pushed the matter to the Ministry of Rites, and in the end, the matter was settled, and the credit went to King Liang. What kind of thing is this!"
Chu Xuan sneered and walked slowly toward the palace gate with the Minister of Rites. "Your Majesty has issued an order that Prince Liang will be in charge and the Ministry of Rites will assist. Your Excellency, Minister, don't you understand what it means? You have been in the officialdom for many years, so you should see it more clearly than me."
The Minister of Rites naturally understood what this meant, but what he wanted to ask now was what the gentleman in front of him thought. Now that His Majesty intends to make Prince Liang the Crown Prince, Prince Ye has remained silent and made no move. Could it be that Tianji's century-old foundation is really going to be handed over to that waste Prince Liang?
"Your Highness, you know that this is not what I am talking about." The Minister of Rites came straight to the point without beating around the bush: "The person above obviously wants to establish the King of Liang. Your Highness, can you tell me a little about what you think? So that I can be at ease."
Chu Xuan smiled calmly and nodded slightly to the Minister of Rites: "Your Majesty wants to establish someone, how can others influence it? Your Excellency, the Minister should abide by his duties and not interfere too much, so as not to cause trouble to yourself. As for me, there is nothing to think about. Whoever becomes the emperor will do it, don't you agree? Farewell."
Before leaving, Chu Xuan patted the Minister of Rites on the shoulder meaningfully, implying a warning.
The Minister of Rites was moved and cursed himself for being old and confused. After being immersed in the officialdom for many years, he still didn't think as clearly as Chu Xuan.
The emperor is obviously promoting King Liang and attacking King Ye. This is the emperor's method of checks and balances, which shows that King Ye has made His Majesty uneasy recently.
It would be extremely stupid for me to ask the Night King what he thought at this time.
Looking back at the towering Taiji Hall behind him, the Minister of Rites sighed, turned and left.
It is said that there are no fathers and sons in the royal family, and it is indeed so.
Side hall of Taiji Hall.
After all the court officials left, the emperor called Chu Han alone.
"Han'er, I want to find a martial arts teacher for you, the Imperial Army instructor Han Ying. This man is very skilled in martial arts. When he was young, he was a general of the border garrison. He is a remarkable figure. Before, you were captured by mistake in the northern border. It is obvious that you are weak in martial arts and do not understand military tactics. This time, I will let Han Ying teach you well."
Chu Han felt a little resistant when he heard this. Mr. Wu, if any adult prince has Mr. Wu by his side, isn't it obvious that he is not capable?
"Father, your son..."
"Okay, it's settled." The emperor interrupted Chu Han's refusal and encouraged him, "You learn well from Han Ying, and I'll make you a general in due time."
The emperor really didn't want to mention the fact that Chu Han was captured in the northern border. It was too embarrassing. But Chu Han was like mud that couldn't be supported on the wall. You pushed him and he would squeak and twist.
Seeing that he could not refuse, Chu Han had to agree. Fortunately, he had his own mansion, and when Han Ying came, he could just explain everything clearly. Then he would be relieved, and Han Ying would be relieved too. The two of them could work together to deceive the emperor.
It’s just that Chu Han misjudged Han Ying’s character.
Han Ying is an upright old general. He was brave and good at fighting when he was young, and he is still physically strong even when he is old. However, he has a bad temper and is not someone who is easy to mess with.
Han Ying had long heard that the King of Liang was a useless person. He went on an expedition to the northern border and was captured by the enemy. He looked down on this man.
But since the emperor had given the order, he had no choice but to obey, and he could only agree with frustration. After he went to Liang Wang's mansion and met Chu Han, this frustration became more and more obvious.
At that time, Chu Han was wearing a long robe with wide sleeves, standing outside the gate of the Prince of Liang's mansion. He was about to leave. Han Ying saw him, stepped forward and saluted, and said, "Where are you going, Your Highness? His Majesty ordered this old minister to come and teach you martial arts and military tactics..."
"Alright, Lord Han." Chu Han thought of Han Ying's words and said impatiently, "My father is in a good mood and wants me to practice martial arts with you, but I have been in poor health since I was a child and cannot practice martial arts. You are also old, so don't mess around. Let's just pretend."
"Lord Han, you can wander around the palace. Tell others that I am practicing martial arts. It will take more than a month. When my father forgets about this, you and I will be relieved. I have something else to do, so I will leave first."
Having said this, he jumped on his horse and rode away.
Han Ying stretched out his hand to keep him, but he didn't even touch a person. He could only sigh and walk in.
The emperor thought that Chu Han was practicing martial arts diligently in the mansion, but in fact, for several days in a row, Han Ying was sitting alone in the Prince Liang's mansion waiting.
This matter could be concealed from others but not from Concubine Xian. The Emperor valued Chu Han again, which made Concubine Xian happy. She was just waiting for Chu Han to do something big to please the Emperor and be made the crown prince as soon as possible.
Chu Han wanted to get away with the first thing nonchalantly, but how could it be possible? Concubine Xian sent people to persuade Chu Han and Han Ying to practice martial arts, but all to no avail.
She could only settle for the second best and help Chu Han cover up. Whenever the emperor asked, she would tell him how hard Chu Han worked in the mansion. On the other hand, she also sent people to visit Han Ying many times, hoping that Han Ying could help Chu Han cover up.
The emperor was kept in the dark and sent people to deliver rewards many times.
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