Chapter 276 Choosing Another Wise Ruler
The words of the Marquis of Changsheng silenced everyone in the Hall of Diligent Governance.
They all looked at the Crown Prince, who looked astonished and somewhat flustered.
The scene of the crown prince murdering the empress reappeared before their eyes.
The Crown Prince could even kill Empress Xu, who gave birth to him; what else wouldn't he dare to do?
"My mother risked her life to protect me, and I cannot let her down."
All of this was forced upon us by that traitor, the King of Qin.
He not only drove his mother to her death, but he also drove the Empress Dowager to her death.
Marquis Changsheng, you have rendered meritorious service in protecting the Emperor, and I have seen all of this. I will certainly reward you.
"The problem now is to find Wu Youde as soon as possible, because he has the Emperor's seal and military tally," the Crown Prince said anxiously.
Marquis Changsheng glanced at him and took out the military tally from his bosom.
"The military tally is here; the Crown Prince need not look for it."
The crown prince was overjoyed and was about to reach out to take it.
Marquis Changsheng turned around and put the military tally back into his bosom.
He didn't even glance at the Crown Prince, but turned to look at Prime Minister Xu.
"Old Prime Minister, what do you think?" Marquis Changsheng looked at Prime Minister Xu calmly.
Having completely calmed down, Prime Minister Xu coldly stared at the Crown Prince, who was still putting on airs.
This is my own grandson...
The Noble Crown Prince of Da Yu!
Despite having the full support of the Xu family, the crown prince committed so many despicable acts.
He shot and killed his own cousin for his own benefit.
To save his own life, he killed his own mother, and later even tried to kill himself to save his own life...
Can such a person really become the emperor of Dayu?
Thinking of the Crown Prince's actions, Prime Minister Xu felt as cold as ice.
The Xu family had placed all their bets on the Crown Prince; it was a last resort, and they had no other choice.
But what the Xu family wanted was to maintain their wealth and prosperity.
The current situation is that if the crown prince ascends the throne, can the Xu family really continue to enjoy wealth and luxury?
The crown prince is petty, holds grudges, and is extremely jealous.
If he were to ascend to the throne, everyone in the Hall of Diligent Governance would probably be doomed!
It's understandable that the Xu family wants wealth and status, but they shouldn't put all their eggs in one basket with this person.
Prime Minister Xu suddenly understood.
It doesn't matter which prince is supported to ascend the throne, as long as it's not the Crown Prince or the Prince of Qin.
Whichever prince ascends the throne, he will inevitably need the support of his own faction.
so......
"The Crown Prince is morally deficient and murdered his stepmother. He is unworthy to be the heir apparent, let alone the emperor of Dayu."
For the sake of the state and the people of Dayu, I suggest choosing a wise new ruler.
When Prime Minister Xu spoke, everyone in the Hall of Diligent Governance was taken aback at first, but they quickly came to their senses.
Yes, everyone witnessed the Crown Prince murdering the Empress.
When the crown prince ascends the throne, he will surely have to settle scores with them in order to silence public opinion.
"I also believe that establishing a wise ruler is the best choice for Dayu."
"Yes! Choose a new ruler!"
"Yes! The Great Yu must not be thrown into chaos!"
"Dayu was founded on war and governed by filial piety. The Crown Prince's actions have violated the very foundation of Dayu, and he is unfit to be a ruler!"
"The Crown Prince's behavior is worse than that of livestock. Da Yu must not fall into the hands of such a person."
......
Each word was like a thorn piercing the prince's heart.
His face turned pale and then flushed.
Suddenly, he rushed down the steps.
He went mad, seizing on one important official after another.
"Am I even worse than an animal? I was the crown prince. Did you protect me, the crown prince, back then?"
I must save myself!
If the Empress Dowager were to choose for herself, she would also choose to protect the orphan.
You bunch of old fogies, always changing your tune with the wind. Why didn't you die to prove your loyalty back then?
Now they're all here, putting on airs.
Actually, isn't it all for your own wealth and prosperity...?
The prince cursed and tore at the old men as he did so.
Just as he was about to grab Prime Minister Xu and tear him apart, Huangfu Ruolang stopped him.
"Your Highness should watch your words and actions," Huangfu Ruolang said in a deep voice.
When the Crown Prince was stopped by Huangfu Ruolang, he stumbled and almost fell.
He shoved Huangfu Ruolang angrily.
"Where did this lackey come from, daring to bark at me? Dayu belongs to the Xiao family, not your Huangfu family."
A bunch of scheming bastards, daring to act so arrogantly in front of the Xiao family.
I will take you all...
Huangfu Ruolang, who had been pushed and shoved by the Crown Prince for a long time without moving an inch, dislocated the arm that the Crown Prince had been pushing him with a single move.
Despite the pain, the Crown Prince continued to shout at Prime Minister Xu.
"Besides me, who else can you support to ascend the throne?"
Apart from the orphan, the Xu family had no other princes to support.
Your mother only gave birth to one child; you had no choice!
Prime Minister Xu frowned and looked at Marquis Changsheng.
He knew very well that who could ascend the throne was not up to him.
Now, who ascends the throne is entirely in the hands of Marquis Changsheng.
Marquis Changsheng watched the Crown Prince go crazy for a while, seeing his ugly behavior, and suddenly smiled.
"It is true that the Empress gave birth to a Crown Prince."
But His Majesty has more than just the Crown Prince.
Besides His Highness the Crown Prince, there are also the Fourth Prince, the Fifth Prince, and the Seventh Prince!
Which one of them is not of better character than the Crown Prince!
Guards! The Crown Prince has even murdered the Empress; he must be insane. Let's take a look!
Once the important matters are finished, I will invite the abbot of Bao'en Temple to cleanse the prince's mind.
The crown prince tried to make a scene, but a soldier quickly covered his mouth and dragged him aside...
As for the King of Qin and his men, they had already been taken to another palace by the Imperial Guards.
At this moment, everyone in the Hall of Diligent Governance looked at Marquis Changsheng and Prime Minister Xu.
They knew that which prince would ascend the throne was entirely up to these two.
No, it should be that everything is decided by the Ever-Victorious Marquis.
"Lord Changsheng, what do you think of this matter?" After a moment of silence, Prime Minister Xu had no choice but to speak first.
A country cannot be without a ruler for a day; the changing of the guard is inevitable.
But the sheer number of things that happened this time was truly beyond everyone's expectations.
The Empress, the Empress Dowager, and the imperial concubines died tragically one after another...
"Prime Minister Xu, I am a military officer, and I am not very knowledgeable about matters of the court."
"You are a veteran of three reigns, or even four. What do you two think we should do about this?" Marquis Changsheng said with a smile.
When Prime Minister Xu heard what Marquis Changsheng said, his mind started working.
The crown prince has been deposed, and a new emperor has arrived...
"Then let's choose one of the three princes to ascend the throne?" Prime Minister Xu asked tentatively.
"Excellent!" said Marquis Changsheng with a smile.
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