allendalepharm Chapter 1445 King Wei: The issue of offspring must be resolved.
Chapter 1445 King Wei: The issue of offspring must be resolved.
Chapter 1445 King Wei: The issue of offspring must be resolved.
Ningguo Mansion
With such an incident happening in the capital, some rumors also spread to the Rong and Ning mansions, and the originally scheduled opera troupe to celebrate was naturally withdrawn.
At this time, with the assassination of Emperor Chongping, it would undoubtedly be inappropriate to celebrate.
Grand View Garden, Qichiyuan
In the main hall, Zhen Lan was playing chess with Tanchun, while Yaruo was watching Zhen Xi painting.
Zhen Lan said, "Such a big thing happened in Beijing. It has been really turbulent recently."
Tanchun also had some emotion on her face, and whispered: "Who could have thought that the villain could be so cruel and crazy that he would assassinate the emperor in the palace while offering sacrifices to the ancestors in the Taimiao."
Zhen Lan said softly, "Third sister, has anyone in the capital said which group of villains they are?"
In fact, if the one in the palace died at this point, Brother Heng would have a large army outside, and he would be able to support any vassal king with ease.
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Jinyi Mansion, in the hall——
Jinyifu Commander Qu Lang sat behind a lacquered wooden table, his face as solemn as iron. He looked down at Liu Jixian and asked, "Have you found out the source of the gunpowder?"
Liu Jixian said: "The gunpowder leaked out from the Military Equipment Bureau and was handed over to a centurion of the Inner Five Thousand Households, who then buried it in the Taimiao Hall in advance. However, the centurion was suspected by the people of the Jinyifu Zhenfu Division and ignited the fuse in advance."
In other words, it was not because Qu Lang and Liu Jixian were not strict in their administration, but because the Jinyi Guards of the Nei Qianhu Suo were not originally under their control.
Ever since the rebellion of Chen Cheng, Prince of Qi, the five thousand households in the Jinyi Palace were strictly disciplined by Emperor Chongping. However, it would not take long for such a disaster to happen.
Qu Lang said: "There have been many mistakes in the Internal Five Thousand Households. The Southern Pacification Office will conduct strict inspections on the officers, lieutenants and strongmen in the army to prevent such things from happening again."
Liu Jixian bowed in response.
Just as the two were discussing, a Jinyifu guard ran to the yamen in a panic and said, "Commander-in-chief, something terrible has happened."
When Qu Lang heard this, his pupils narrowed and he looked at Liu Jixian.
After a while, Qiu Liang entered the government office accompanied by a large number of Jinyifu guards.
"Qiu Liang, you are so bold that you dare to break into the government office?" Liu Jixian had a hot temper. He stood up from his chair, looked at Qiu Liang, and said in a deep voice.
Qiu Liang sneered and said, "The emperor has ordered that the imperial temple was attacked and the emperor was disturbed. The former Jinyi Commander Qu Lang was negligent and was responsible for failing to provide adequate vigilance. He is now arrested and thrown into the imperial prison to await trial."
When Qu Lang heard this, his expression changed slightly and a hint of surprise appeared in his eyes.
Qiu Liang would not dare to spread such an order falsely, so it must be the order from the palace.
Qiu Liang's face was gloomy, his eyes flashed with ferocity, and he shouted, "Commander Qu, should I send someone to arrest you, or should you hand over the token and scissor your hands and go to the imperial prison?"
At this moment, the Jinyi Guards behind Qiu Liang were about to approach and arrest Qu Lang.
"bass……"
At this moment, the Jinyifu guards near Qulang suddenly drew out the embroidered spring swords from their waists, and most of them had murderous looks on their faces.
"According to the emperor's order, are you going to rebel?" Qiu Liang shouted in a deep voice, looking around with disdainful eyes, and asked in a loud voice.
Qu Lang waved his hand and said, "Don't be reckless."
As he spoke, he took out a bronze token from his waist and slammed it on the lacquered wooden desk.
"Your humble servant will obey the emperor's orders." Qu Lang's face was extremely silent. He left the lacquered wooden desk in front of him and bowed towards the palace.
At this moment, Qiu Liang stared at Qu Lang, who looked as pale as death, and felt extremely happy in his heart.
It is really a matter of time. When these people bullied him so much, they could have imagined that this day would come.
Liu Jixian looked at this scene and opened his mouth, but met Qu Lang's eyes that clearly indicated no, and he couldn't help but sigh inwardly.
Now, we can only wait for the governor to come back before we can make any plans.
Qiu Liang said in a deep voice: "The emperor mentioned that the Imperial Guards were unable to detect the whereabouts of the traitors in advance when the Imperial Ancestral Temple exploded, and the Imperial Guards were quite negligent and slack in guarding the Imperial Ancestral Temple."
Liu Jixian argued, "The attack on the Imperial Ancestral Temple was mainly caused by the people of the Inner Five Thousand Households. How could I be negligent in my duties? Mr. Qiu, please stop taking revenge!"
"You are the Northern Pacification Envoy, and you are supposed to spy on the bad guys in the capital. However, such a big event as the emperor's ancestor worship was caught in a mistake, and the Jinyifu guards in the capital were unable to detect and warn in advance. You are guilty!" Qiu Liang said sternly with a stern face and raised brows.
Liu Jixian angrily said: "You are slandering me!"
"Someone, take Liu Jixian down and throw him into the imperial prison!" Qiu Liang shouted with murderous intent in his eyes.
Liu Jixian looked around and shouted, "Let's see who dares!"
At this moment, several Jinyifu guards who surrounded him showed fear on their faces, obviously frightened by Liu Jixian's cold gaze.
Qiu Liang sneered and shouted, "You are really a rebel. Whose influence are you relying on? If you think you can rely on the influence of the Duke of Wei, I tell you, you are making a wrong calculation!"
Qu Lang took over the conversation in a calm tone and said in a deep voice: "Liu Jixian, since it is the will of the emperor, we Jinyi have no choice but to obey."
Don't cause trouble for the governor at this time. As for other things, the governor will handle them after he comes back.
Liu Jixian snorted coldly, with a hint of indignation still on his rough face, but he also took out a black iron token from his waist and placed it on the lacquered wooden table.
As Liu Jixian spoke, he followed Jinyi Guard Commander Qu Lang and went to the imperial prison.
After the few people left, Qiu Liang was very pleased. He walked around a lacquered wooden desk and sat on the main seat. He looked at the Jinyifu Nanzhenfu Division's several Jinyi officers below and said, "All those who are members of Qu Lang and Liu Jixian's party will be dismissed and questioned."
Several Jinyi officers from the Southern Pacification Division all bowed and agreed.
Afterwards, the Jinyi of the Southern Pacification Office began to isolate and examine the Jinyi thousand households, hundred households, general flags and small flags of the Northern Pacification Office.
For a time, the entire Jinyifu Zhenfu Division was in a state of panic, and the people were in a state of panic.
This wave of "purge" mainly targeted Jia Heng's old subordinates.
In fact, Jia Heng had always been criticized by civil officials because he was in charge of both the Beijing Camp and the Jinyiwei. Because of the needs of the Liaodong war, although the officials in the court and the public had some complaints, it was not a good idea for Emperor Chongping to hastily remove Jia Heng from his assignment to the Jinyiwei.
But now that Liaodong has been pacified, it seems that there is no need to wait for the civil and military officials of the Han Dynasty to submit memorials. Emperor Chongping has already taken the opportunity to make adjustments.
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Shenjing City
Time flies, and in the blink of an eye it is mid-November of the 19th year of Chongping.
The temperature in Guanzhong was also gradually dropping. Dark clouds were rolling in the sky, and a snowstorm seemed to be brewing. The cold wind blew on the faces of the knights riding their horses, as if it was as sharp as a knife.
"drive!!!"
On this day, the King of Chu and the King of Wei returned to Shenjing City with the Beijing Camp Cavalry. Their eyes flashed as they gazed at the towering Shenjing City in front of them, and a heavy feeling arose in their hearts.
The two princes had heard the "bad news" of Emperor Chongping's assassination on the way, but the details were unknown.
In fact, even Jia Heng did not know that Emperor Chongping had become blind due to the assassination.
Because the news of this matter has been strictly blocked by Emperor Chongping to prevent it from causing a shock to the country. Not to mention other things, how much control can a blind emperor have over the court?
The King of Chu and the King of Wei approached the Shenjing City with the Jingying Army in a mighty procession, while the Jingying cavalry headed for the Jingying camp located in the western suburbs of Shenjing City.
As they galloped on their horses, they had just entered the Shenjing City. King Chen Qin of Chu and King Chen Ran of Wei had just arrived at the Ministry of War to hand over military orders. Instead of returning to their respective palaces, they headed for the palace as soon as possible.
Palace Garden, Kunning Palace——
Emperor Chongping sat on a bed covered with soft mattresses under the warm pavilion, with a pair of blankets covering him. His originally old and decayed face had many more white hairs on his temples, and his body became thinner and he was almost curled up in a ball.
Queen Song was sitting not far away, quietly looking at the emperor lying on the bed. Her beautiful eyes under her willow-shaped eyebrows were as clear as water, and seemed to be filled with a hazy mist.
Your Majesty looks much more haggard and older than when you were young.
At this moment, an eunuch tiptoed around a screen and whispered, "Your Majesty, the King of Wei and the King of Chu are outside the palace asking for an audience."
Queen Song Chunshan frowned and said, "Your Majesty is resting, what are they doing here at this time?"
Emperor Chongping heard the whispers between Empress Song and the eunuchs at this moment. There was still a hint of weakness in their voices as they asked, "Zitong?"
"Your Majesty. The King of Wei and the King of Chu have arrived in the capital." Queen Song walked closer and said softly.
Upon hearing this, Emperor Chongping was silent for a moment, then said loudly: "Let them both meet in the palace."
Although this middle-aged emperor was blind, his mind was extremely firm at this moment.
The selection of successors has already begun, examining their character and abilities.
Queen Song responded, and soon after, she heard two footsteps coming from outside.
Soon, the King of Wei and the King of Chu, with their heads adjusted and expressions adjusted, entered the warm room in the palace accompanied by the eunuchs.
"Your son greets your father. Long live your father." The King of Wei and the King of Chu bowed to Emperor Chongping who was sitting on the couch.
Emperor Chongping said, "King Wei and King Chu, please stand up and take your seats."
"Your son thanks you, father." The King of Wei and the King of Chu expressed their gratitude.
"In this battle of Liaodong, you two helped Zi Yu run back and forth, busying around. My Han court army was able to pacify Liaodong so quickly, and you two also made an indispensable contribution." There seemed to be some praise in Emperor Chongping's hoarse and rough voice.
King Wei said, "Father, I am only fulfilling my duty. Zi Yu is the one who will lead the battle. I have nothing else to say."
The King of Chu quickly said, "Father, you are too kind."
Emperor Chongping said: "You two should not be too modest."
King Wei's face became solemn, and he said in a deep voice: "Father, I heard on the road that some criminals were so cruel that they committed a crime in the Imperial Ancestral Temple, where the ancestral tablets rest. I wonder what kind of criminals they are? When I return, I will send the Five Cities Military Division to arrest the criminals."
Emperor Chongping looked deeply and said in a cold voice, "It's Chen Yuan. The Jinyi Palace and the Neiwei Palace are hunting him down in Shenjing City. It won't be long before there is news."
Upon hearing this, King Wei Chen Ran frowned and asked, "Chen Yuan actually committed a crime in the Imperial Ancestral Temple?"
Emperor Chongping said: "Is there anything he can't do?"
At this moment, Empress Song took a blue and white porcelain teacup from the eunuch, walked up to Emperor Chongping and said, "Your Majesty, please use this cup of ginseng soup first."
Emperor Chongping hummed, took the teacup from Empress Song, lowered his head and took a sip.
King Wei Chen Ranyou said: "Father, this time, I and my brother the King of Chu have also brought the Queen Mother and the little emperor of the Jurchen pseudo-dynasty to the capital."
Emperor Chongping asked, "Where is Dorgon?"
"Dorgon burned himself to death in the palace, so we are just sending the coffin containing his remains to Shenjing City. I hope your Majesty will decide on its fate." King Wei Chen Ran said with a serious expression.
Emperor Chongping looked deeply and shouted in a deep voice: "Crush the bones and scatter the ashes, and warn the scoundrels."
Normally, Emperor Chongping would not be so angry in the past, but he had just been ambushed and blinded, and he was extremely furious.
King Wei Chen Ran bowed and said nothing more.
After Emperor Chongping finished giving his instructions, he instructed the eunuch beside him to ask the King of Wei and the King of Chu to leave the palace.
Queen Song was wearing a light yellow dress, with a beautiful bun on her head. Her eyes and eyebrows were full of gentle charm. Although she was not wearing any makeup at the moment, her snow-white face was still rosy. She whispered, "Your Majesty, it's noon now. You can rest for a while."
Then, the beauty walked forward gracefully, and the nanny packed up the jade bowl and chopsticks.
Emperor Chongping was silent for a moment, then suddenly asked, "The Prince of Wei has been married for so long, but has no children. Has he ever seen the imperial physician?"
When Queen Song heard this, she paused slightly while cleaning up the dishes in her hands, and her fair face turned pale.
Emperor Chongping paused for a moment, sighed, and said, "Let the imperial physician take a look."
"Yes, Your Majesty." Queen Song responded softly, with a thick layer of haze covering the depths of her heart.
His Majesty seems to intend to let Ran'er inherit the Eastern Palace, but Ran'er has no children, and it seems that time is running out.
Why is it so difficult for Ke Ran'er to have children? If the Yan family girl has physical problems, then that's fine, but what about the fact that the daughter of the Marquis of Runan still has no children?
No, she had to ask the imperial physician to treat Ran'er.
Without mentioning that Queen Song was extremely anxious, it was said that the King of Chu returned to his mansion.
Prince Chu’s Mansion, inside the mansion——
Princess Zhen Qing of Chu had already learned from the servants that Prince Chen Qin of Chu would be returning to the capital today, and she went to meet him outside the ceremonial gate.
Not long after, the King of Chu, accompanied by the Chief Clerk Liao Xian and Chief Clerk Feng Ci, came closer, looked at Zhen Qing, and said softly, "Princess, long time no see."
Zhen Qing's cold and beautiful face was full of smiles, and she said, "My Lord, you must have had a hard time on the journey."
The handsome and fair face of the King of Chu, Chen Qin, seemed to be filled with a prosperous smile, and asked: "Princess, where are Yinyin and Jie'er?"
The current King of Chu is concerned about his lovely twin children.
Zhen Qing said: "Yinyin and Jie'er are in the backyard. They have been talking about their father these days."
King Chen Qin of Chu smiled gently and said softly, "I miss them both, too."
As he spoke, he walked towards the hall.
Zhen Qing also followed the King of Chu and said softly, "Your Highness, something big happened in the capital recently. The bad guys ambushed your father in the Imperial Ancestral Temple. The capital has been in an uproar these days."
King Chen Qin of Chu nodded, his face also showing a solemn expression, and said: "I just went to see the emperor, and fortunately the emperor was safe and sound."
As they were talking, the couple came to the hall in the back house and sat down.
Zhen Qing signaled to the nanny beside her to bring her daughter Yin Yin and son over.
After a while, a pair of delicate and beautiful girls and girls were brought over by several maids.
King Chen Qin of Chu smiled, looked at the little girl with his clear eyes, and said, "Yinyin, come here, let daddy take a look."
"Father." The little girl called softly, and there was a soft and sweet sound in her voice. While speaking, she stretched out her two soft little hands towards King Chen Qin of Chu.
The King of Chu felt that the fatigue from the journey had been relieved a lot, and said in a clear voice: "Yinyin, come here and let Daddy hug you."
On the other side, the boy seemed a little helpless.
It's probably a question of, who am I and what am I here for?
Zhen Qing came forward, took the boy's slender hand, and said with a smile: "Jie'er, do you miss your father?"
"Yes." The boy's voice was soft, and his bright eyes rolled around like black grapes.
The King of Chu had seen the boy before, and he nodded with a smile and said, "Come here and let your father see you. Have you grown taller?"
According to Liao Changshi, this is his only biggest advantage over King Wei.
The King of Wei has no children, so he must have some health problems.
Thinking of this, the King of Chu couldn't help but feel a sense of pride and superiority.
On the other side, the Prince of Wei left the palace and returned to the Prince of Wei's Mansion with a heavy heart. As soon as he entered the ceremonial gate, Concubine Wei also came forward and whispered softly, "The prince is back."
King Wei Chen Ran nodded and ordered: "Prepare hot water, I want to take a bath."
Concubine Wei hesitated to speak, and finally did not dare to ask more questions. She quickly responded and turned around to tell people to get busy.
King Wei Chen Ran didn't say anything else. Instead, he walked into the study room with tall bookcases with heavy steps and sat down.
Deng Wei, the chief official of the Prince of Wei's palace, asked, "Your Highness has seen His Majesty. How is His Majesty doing?"
Wei Wang Chen Ran shook his head and said, "I'm afraid that this time, my father has already given birth to the intention of appointing a crown prince."
I heard from my mother that my father is blind, so it is impossible for him not to appoint a crown prince.
Deng Wei heard this, his eyes sparkling with wisdom gradually filled with worry, and said: "In these few battles, your highness and the King of Chu have performed well in their own ways, but the prince has a fatal weakness."
At the end, his voice became a little weaker, obviously to save face for King Wei Chen Ran.
Wei Wang Chen Ran nodded and said in a deep voice: "I am also very distressed. Let's ask some imperial doctors to take a look in the next few days."
If I continue to deceive myself at this time and say that it was all because of the two princesses, I would be like covering my ears and stealing the bell.
I am afraid that because of this matter, my father will worry about whether he can have offspring to avoid chaos in the future.
Although there are methods such as passing the throne to the younger brother after the elder brother's death, or even adoption, these methods often lead to many problems.
The issue of offspring must be resolved.
King Wei Chen Ran thought so in his heart.
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On the first day of November in the nineteenth year of Chongping, Jia Heng handed over the military power in Shengjing City to Xie Zaiyi. Without staying for long, he, accompanied by a thousand cavalrymen and the angel who delivered the imperial decree, galloped towards the interior of the country.
At this moment, on the vast Liaodong Plain, you can see the white snow covering the ground, the trees are covered with a thin layer of snow, and you can see layers of rime and frost, which looks like a clear and transparent glass world.
At this moment, thousands of riders with red flaming flags swept across the vast snowfield, like a ball of black and red flames, burning the solemn and awe-inspiring sky.
In this way, we rushed all the way to Shenjing City and finally arrived in Shenjing City in late November.
The fast horses sent ahead had already informed the Ministry of War and the Grand Council in Shenjing City.
(End of this chapter)