Zhang Anshi said: "If you put it this way, doesn't it mean that I will never be a vassal for the rest of my life?"

Yang Pu shook his head and said: "It will take at least a few years for more people to graduate from Qixia's school, let them start as civil servants, and then slowly become feudal officials, and finally enter the temple. Only these talents can be the best.

It's reliable. What's more, I think this oral dispute is really strange. Is your Highness really going to do something that will hurt your relatives and make your enemies happy?"

Zhang Anshi looked at him steadily and said: "You mean... I won't leave? But if I don't leave, do you know what the consequences will be?"

Yang Pu suppressed his smile, nodded and said, "I know."

Zhang Anshi said with a half-smile, "Then tell me."

Yang Pu said: "Once His Majesty has done something great and His Majesty refuses to become a vassal in the capital, some people will definitely think that His Majesty the Crown Prince has violated His Majesty's wishes, which is extremely unfilial. Some people will use this to criticize, and may even start a war.

Etiquette."

He paused and then continued: "As the saying goes, the right name means the right words. It is not easy to succeed to the throne in an upright and upright way. Once criticized by others, it will cause people in the world to talk about it, which is not a good thing for His Highness the Crown Prince. In addition,

, this also cuts off the possibility of His Highness becoming a prince, His Highness will definitely regret it, right?"

Zhang Anshi said: "I have no interest in the title."

Yang Pu smiled, but did not reveal it.

Prince and county king are two different concepts.

Especially in the Ming Dynasty, this prince could be regarded as a serious division of the land, with various royal officials and agencies under him, and a sufficient number of royal guards.

In addition, when you reach the level of prince, you are completely detached from the concept of ministers.

Even if you meet a high-ranking official in the court, according to law, you must bow down to the prince and pay homage.

Don’t underestimate these four words: bow down and pay homage.

In ancient times, when etiquette was most important, this bowing ceremony actually meant that the prince had special powers that others could not enjoy.

It has to be said that Emperor Taizu Gao was really worried about his sons. If it weren't for the fact that only one person could inherit the world, he would have wanted to give everything to his sons, that is, the princes.

Yang Pu thought for a while and said: "Your Highness... please think again..."

Zhang Anshi only nodded and pursed his lips, but seemed to have no interest in talking any more.

When Yang Pu saw this, he just shook his head in his heart.

Zhang Anshi looked at him and said: "Okay, it's getting late. I should go into the palace to serve His Majesty. Let's talk back."

Zhang Anshi said and stood up.

…

When Zhang Anshi came to Zhu Di's bedroom.

Zhu Di was actually leaning on the eucalyptus tablet at this time, holding a pen and writing something.

Zhang Anshi looked around and whispered: "Your Majesty... aren't you afraid that someone will see you?"

Seeing his cautious look, Zhu Di couldn't help laughing and said, "Don't worry... I'm much more cautious than you. How is it? How did things go?"

Only then did Zhang Anshi say seriously: "It's all set."

Zhu Di nodded, thinking about something, and said: "It seems...then it's time to choose a good day."

Zhang Anshi was stunned and said: "A good life?"

Zhu Di smiled and said: "Of course it is a good day for the prince to ascend the throne."

Zhang Anshi couldn't laugh, and subconsciously said in shock: "Your Majesty has not... not..."

"there is nothing?"

Zhang Anshi hesitated for a moment, then whispered: "It's not Daxing yet... Ahem... Chen Wan died."

Zhu Di smiled and said: "Isn't this going to be a great success? Besides, this great success...isn't it just when I say it will happen? Tonight...I will summon the prince, and I should show it to others and tell him."

He has found out the truth. But this drama has to go on. I think... many people can't wait... I'm going to be successful. If so... then... I might as well pick a good day to make them happy.

Be happy..."

Zhang Anshi: "..."

Zhang Anshi couldn't help complaining in his heart, and he was still happy, but it would be fatal in the end!

Zhu Di said at this time: "August 19, how about it?"

Zhang Anshi said: "I don't understand this."

"The day after tomorrow...well...this is a good day, that's it."

Zhang Anshi hesitated and said: "Your Majesty, will this..."

Zhu Di said: "Aren't you usually very courageous? Now you are afraid?"

"I just think... this seems unlucky," Zhang Anshi said.

Zhu Di immediately understood what Zhang Anshi meant, and smiled and said: "I have never followed any rules in my life. People always have to follow the rules. You can't become an honest person when you get old, right? Follow me.

That’s it, don’t think too much, I don’t want to worry about anything else now, I just want to see how crazy these people can be.”

Zhang Anshi had no choice but to nod: "If it's August 19th, won't there be enough time..."

Zhu Di said: "No problem..."

Zhang Anshi thought for a moment and said, "As for this matter, do you need to discuss it with Eunuch Yishiha...?"

Zhu Di nodded and said, "It's time to let him know. You can talk about it."

Zhang Anshi reluctantly agreed.

…………

The night slowly grows longer.

The Forbidden City suddenly began to become extremely chaotic.

Then, seemingly overnight, all the lanterns here were replaced with white lanterns bearing offerings.

All the eunuchs and guards were all dressed in sackcloth and wearing white hats.

Zhang Anshi looked unnatural.

He didn't expect it to be so big.

After this night's incident, the officials actually already knew what happened.

Immediately, everyone prepared white belts and tied them around their bodies. With sad expressions on their faces, they entered through the Meridian Gate first and performed a great ceremony.

Then, he went to see the prince.

A country cannot live without a king for a day.

The emperor is prosperous, so there is no time to delay in gathering the new emperor to ascend the throne.

Normally, when the emperor cries out, the prince will ascend the throne and then order the burial.

When the ministers met the prince.

But I discovered something very strange.

The prince looked as if his father had died just a few days ago.

At this moment, he seemed to want to put on a heartbroken look, but someone went to observe secretly, wondering if there was something wrong with his vision, and found that the prince... seemed to be holding back his laughter.

At this moment...the ministers who inadvertently noticed the prince's expression were so frightened that they pretended not to see anything.

Immediately afterwards... I couldn't help but sigh.

His Majesty the Crown Prince... has always shown his utmost filial piety to others. During the few days when His Majesty was seriously ill, he looked even more miserable.

Who would have thought that His Majesty's legs would kick off just now, and he couldn't help but want to laugh.

But if you think about it carefully, you can barely understand it.

Which prince did not act extremely filial to the emperor during his lifetime?

The current prince, who is over forty years old, finally has the opportunity to ascend to the throne. It's hard not to laugh.

Zhang Anshi, however, was standing next to the Crown Prince Zhu Gaochi and was about to stamp his feet anxiously. Taking advantage of the officials' crouching on the ground, he got close to the Crown Prince Zhu Gaochi and said in a very low voice: "Brother-in-law... don't laugh, stop laughing...

Just look at it..."

Zhu Gaochi, who had learned the truth, tried very hard to stop laughing, but couldn't help but said: "Don't laugh either."

The two of them had a slight voice, like a whisper.

The officials couldn't hear clearly, but they only knew that the prince and Zhang Anshi seemed to be discussing something. They didn't see the prince telling everyone to avoid courtesy, so they had no choice but to continue to prostrate themselves low, as if they were kowtowing.

"Ahem...don't give up." Zhu Gaochi said.

"Your Highness..." Then, the normal process started. Liu Guan, the Minister of Rites, stood up and bowed again: "Your Majesty has passed away unfortunately. Please do not mourn..."

he said as he spoke.

It is inevitable to see Zhu Gaochi, who is in great spirits, constantly tugging at the corners of his mouth, trying hard to suppress the corners of his mouth from rising.

Liu Guan pretended that he was blind, as if he couldn't see at all, and still said in a serious manner: "After all, the inheritance of our ancestors is the most important thing, and the people are the most important thing. Please, Your Highness, in order to take on this great responsibility, don't be too sad, and take good care of your body."
Chapter completed!