sjar Chapter 15 Is the Emperor's uncle going to force the emperor to abdicate?
Chapter 15 Is the Emperor's uncle going to force the emperor to abdicate?
Looking at the thin memorial, Liu Yan did not open it immediately, but put it aside.
This is well-prepared. It seems that drinking and playing with women at the banquet is just a cover-up!
Besides the six kings, were there any other kings who attended the banquet but did not show up?
What about the people that even Yang Ke couldn’t investigate?
This needs to be made clear!
He took a sip of water and asked slowly, "Uncle, has Prince Anping reviewed this memorial?"
Prince Anping was the younger brother of Liu Yan's grandfather, his great-uncle, and also Liu Shuo's uncle. He was highly respected in the royal family. Now he was ninety-three years old and hardly participated in state affairs.
If he also signed the memorial, then things would be really troublesome!
"My uncle is old and has long since retired from government affairs. I, the old minister, have not discussed this with him!"
Liu Shuo's eyes flickered. Although he had not told this matter directly to King Anping, he had told King Anping's son Liu De.
Liu De did not express his opinion.
In other words, Liu De did not agree.
That basically represents what King Anping meant.
"Although my great-uncle is old, he is still sharp-eyed and sharp-eared. If he doesn't know about such a major matter as the succession to the throne, I'm afraid it will be difficult to hide the rumors from the world. The emperor's uncle still needs to discuss it with Prince Anping!"
"Since Your Majesty has said so, then naturally I must discuss this with Prince Anping! However, the weather is cold, and I don't want to disturb his rest!"
Liu Shuo laughed.
Liu Yan then opened the memorial, and indeed the names of the seven kings were at the front, with the words: The seven names of us ministers are attached, and we petition to change the memorial to appoint a crown prince.
Although Prince Anping is old, he has three sons and eight grandsons.
Even if he was lying in bed, someone would tell him about all the big and small matters in the family.
There is no name of Prince Anping's grandson on the list, which means that no one from Prince Anping's family is involved, indicating that Prince Anping does not agree with the change of the crown prince.
If he had this intention, then at least one of his three sons' names would definitely appear in the memorial.
Liu Yan breathed a sigh of relief. If Prince Anping did not get involved, things would be relatively simple.
Naturally, there were a lot of reasons written in the memorial, but Liu Yan had no interest in even reading it.
He closed the memorial, put it aside, and looked at Liu Shuo.
"What? Didn't King Song sign the petition?"
"King Song has no intention of inheriting the throne. This was written by us out of consideration for the Jing Dynasty. King Song is unaware of this!"
"Oh! King Song doesn't mean that, so why are you so anxious?" Liu Yan knew it clearly in his mind. If King Song really didn't want to do it, Liu Shuo probably wouldn't have made such a big move!
"For the sake of the Jing Dynasty, even if he doesn't want to, he has no choice!"
Liu Shuo spoke very confidently.
"Haha!" Liu Yan laughed, "Uncle Emperor really cares about the country and the people!"
Although he smiled, he was extremely annoyed in his heart, thinking that it was a good thing that Prince Song was not his biological son, but just a stepson.
If he were his biological son, he would probably lead an army of 200,000 to attack Luojing and seize the throne!
"I am an old minister, and I have no extravagant desires. I am truly willing to share your worries and contribute to the court!"
"Then you should also ask King Song's original intention! If King Song doesn't express his opinion, are the other kings going to force us two brothers to fight against each other?" Liu Yan sneered.
"No need. I can make the decision on Prince Song's matter! As long as the Emperor agrees to change the crown prince, I will immediately go and have Prince Song come to express my gratitude! In the future, the lineage of the Emperor and the descendants of Prince Song will share eternal glory and prosperity. I have absolutely no intention of fighting against one another!"
"Uncle, what if I don't agree?"
Liu Yan almost laughed out loud.
If the King of Song became the emperor, considering his son's intelligence, it would be considered merciful if he could have a good end.
To claim eternal prosperity is simply a joke.
Royal disputes have always been a war of life and death. Not only brothers, but even fathers and sons often go to war with each other.
"If the Emperor does not agree, I will definitely continue to submit petitions with the other kings!"
Liu Shuo did not hide his thoughts at all.
"Uncle, are you trying to force me to abdicate? Isn't this forcing me to disregard our brotherly love?"
Liu Yan suddenly raised his voice and questioned harshly.
According to Liu Shuo, they must fight to the death.
"Your Majesty, I am a sincere and honest official, as are my other nephews. We simply wish for the prosperity of the Jing Dynasty to last forever! I dare not accept the charges you are seeking to accuse me of!"
Liu Shuo stood up, breathing heavily.
Obviously, he is unwilling to take the charge of forcing the emperor to abdicate.
"Uncle, you've worked so hard for the Jing Dynasty, but I don't plan to change the crown prince, so you don't have to worry about it! Guarding the northern border is the real job. If you have any more unreasonable thoughts, don't blame me for not considering the relationship between uncle and nephew!"
Liu Yan stared into Liu Shuo's eyes.
Before Liu Shuo could speak, Liu Yan continued, "The emperor's uncle should also warn the princes who intend to change the crown prince to keep their place in the law. I can rule the country with benevolence and virtue, and I can also maintain peace with strict laws!"
"Your Majesty! Prince Song is your brother! If the country falls into Prince Song's hands, it will not only live up to the late emperor's last words, but also ensure the continuation of your majesty's virtuous rule, which will bring happiness to the people! Are you really not grateful for the late emperor's last words? Still..."
Liu Shuo avoided Liu Yan's aggressive gaze, but continued to speak earnestly, with disappointment revealed in his tone.
"Uncle, perhaps you have forgotten that I am the founding emperor of the Jing Dynasty. I always remember the late emperor's last words. King Song has never let me down, and I have never let King Song down!"
When the late emperor was mentioned again, Liu Yan was no longer polite.
"Your Majesty, the prince is truly unwise. Why does Your Majesty insist on having his own way?"
"I am only forty now, and I have many concubines. If the Crown Prince is truly incapable of enlightenment, there will be other heirs who will inherit the throne!"
"Your Majesty, I know that you are in your prime. If you had a son, you wouldn't be alone with the Crown Prince now. Alas!"
Liu Shuo didn't say anything else.
Liu Yan frowned and said slowly, "Uncle, you are not going to interfere in my harem's private affairs, are you? The late emperor didn't leave such a will!"
"Your Majesty, I have no such intentions, but Your Majesty was in imminent danger last year. Fortunately, God blessed you and you were saved. However, as preparation is key, lack of preparation can lead to failure. It is best to make plans early! If Your Majesty has another child, it will not be too late to change the heir!"
"Uncle, a crown prince is born in Zhang and is born in Li. A king changes his mind from day to day. Isn't that absurd and will make the people of the world laugh at you?"
This guy is really crazy about wanting to make Prince Song the emperor!
"Your Majesty, honest advice is unpleasant to the ears, honest advice is unpleasant to the ears!"
"I have made up my mind. There is no point in saying more. Please return, uncle! It's cold in the north, please take care of yourself! Two hundred thousand troops are waiting for your return!"
Liu Yan issued an order to expel them.
"Your Majesty, your words are too serious. I, an old minister, am embarrassed by your words. The two hundred thousand soldiers are all under the royal grace and are not your personal possessions. If Your Majesty is worried, I will resign immediately and return to the mountains!"
"That's not necessary! Only when my uncle guards the north can I, as the emperor, feel at ease!"
Liu Yan said coldly.
It sounds good, but the 200,000-strong army has long been too powerful to be controlled, and I'm afraid they may not obey the orders of the court.
If the King of Song is determined to become the emperor, then the 200,000-strong army will definitely be his greatest support.
This problem will be solved sooner or later, but not now.
"Alas! Today's meeting has rekindled the rift between you and me, uncle and nephew. However, this old minister truly has a sincere heart, and I hope Your Majesty will understand!"
Liu Yan didn't say anything and looked at him coldly.
Liu Shuo sighed deeply, without even bowing, and hurried out.