coobybook Chapter 141 Please ask the emperor to abdicate and let the wise man take over!
Chapter 141 Please ask the emperor to abdicate and let the wise man take over!
At this time, the emperor in the palace was thinking about how to deal with Xia Jiuan.
He knew Xia Jiuan's personality very well, and if he suppressed him by force, it would probably cause even greater trouble.
The emperor decided to adopt a conciliatory strategy and tried to win over Xia Jiuan.
A few days later, the emperor summoned Xia Jiuan, gave him generous rewards, and expressed understanding for his behavior.
Xia Jiuan thanked him on the surface, but he understood the emperor's intention in his heart.
The next morning
"If there is something going on, go ahead and leave if there is nothing going on!"
"I have this note!"
The old emperor leaned back, looking exhausted. "What's the matter, Prime Minister?"
"Your Majesty, the Sixth Prince has been in Kyoto for several days. It's time to return to his fiefdom."
Oh! Old man! You are quite good at flattering the emperor. Unfortunately, this is the only time you can flatter him.
As soon as the Prime Minister finished speaking, those old ministers who had become cunning all lowered their heads. Whoever was involved in this matter would die!
The emperor looked at the silent ministers below and said:
"It's time for Old Six to go back. Do you have anything else to say, my dear ministers?"
Seeing no one answer, the emperor was about to announce the end of the court session when he heard a loud shout: "Your Majesty, I have something to report!"
Everyone was shocked and looked in the direction of the voice. It turned out to be the unknown Minister of War.
The Minister of War stepped forward and said,
"Your Majesty, the barbarians from the east have been invading our borders repeatedly in recent days. Although the border guards have fought hard, they have suffered heavy losses. I implore Your Majesty to send a general to garrison and maintain peace on our border."
The emperor frowned slightly, thinking that this matter was quite tricky.
At present, all the capable people in the court are doing their own jobs, and it is difficult to find a suitable candidate for the time being.
At this moment, he suddenly thought of Xia Jiuan, and a sly glint flashed in his eyes...
Xia Jiuan knew with his eyes closed that the old emperor was plotting against him.
I really can't understand why, with all the internal and external troubles now, there are still people who would cut this and demote that just because they have the throne under their butts.
It's really speechless! Who wants the throne or what?
It would be much better for him to fight against foreign enemies when he has nothing to do at the border than to sit in the palace and review memorials!
An old man without vision!
With a glance, Xu Hu made a gesture, and Xia Jiuan raised his head and looked around casually.
"I wonder if Your Majesty has any candidates?" the Minister of War asked respectfully.
The emperor looked at Xia Jiuan and said with a smile, "I think Mr. Xia is a good candidate."
Xia Jiuan sighed in his heart, it was indeed so.
"But..." The emperor changed the subject:
"If we are to send Lord Xia, we need a good reason. How about appointing Lord Xia as General Zhendong, commanding the three armies and responsible for guarding the border?"
The ministers looked at each other, knowing in their hearts that the emperor wanted to take this opportunity to weaken Xia Jiuan's power.
Xia Jiuan was not afraid at all. He had long known his father's intentions: "I will definitely protect the border..."
The emperor nodded with satisfaction: "Very good! Then, the matter is settled. Let's adjourn the court!" He was sensible!
"and many more!"
The ministers who were about to kneel down and the old emperor who was about to leave turned to look towards the source of the voice.
"Anything else?"
Xia Jiuan stood up and moved forward step by step.
"Stop! Don't go forward!" The guard trembled and held his weapon to stop them.
Xia Jiuan grabbed it with one hand and snatched it away. Then, as if a floodgate had been opened, the people outside the hall rushed in and directly captured the court official.
"Oh! Old man, I've put up with you for so long! Do you want to die guarding your throne, or do you want to be an emperor emeritus and spend your old age in peace?"
The old emperor's heart was pounding, but he forced himself to cheer up:
"Where are the Royal Guards?! Why aren't they here to protect the Emperor?"
Xia Jiuan took another step forward: "Stop shouting, it won't work."
After saying this, he turned to look at the courtiers and said, "I will protect your families very well, don't worry!"
Those who were sensible would quickly take sides upon hearing this and not dare to say a word.
Of course, there are also stubborn ones, such as the Prime Minister:
"Sixth Prince! Are you going to kill your father?"
hiss!
Whoever bears this reputation knows it!
The old emperor calmed down and said:
"Xiao Liu, why are you doing this? How have I ever done anything to let you down?"
Xia Jiuan sneered and recounted his actions bit by bit:
"Three years ago, when the southwestern border was at war, what did you do? You ceded territory and paid compensation! Those twelve cities were so dangerous that the people there were in danger. Did you ever consider their well-being?"
"Two years ago, bandits were rampant on the eastern border. What did you do? How many civilians did you kill?"
"A year ago, drought and war broke out in the south. And you actually sent your best generals over there, on horseback, to deliver lychees over a thousand miles just for a favored concubine?"
"If you have this much talent, why don't you send people to quell wars? Why don't you send people to control droughts?"
"In these few short years, do you know how miserable the people of Xia Country have been?"
"You are nothing but a coward who only knows how to indulge in extravagance and debauchery in the imperial palace!"
"How dare you!" The old emperor's face turned red when he heard it, so sexy!
Because what he said was indeed true.
"I certainly can't bear the name of a patricide, but I can at least abdicate and let someone more capable take over, right?"
After that, he put away his expression and shouted seriously:
"Your Majesty, please abdicate and let someone better take over!"
He glanced at the ministers, and they all knelt down:
"Your Majesty, please abdicate and let someone better take over!"
"Your Majesty, please abdicate and let someone better take over!"
"Your Majesty, please abdicate and let someone better take over!"
One sound louder than the other!
The sound of people lingering in this palace is endless!
The old emperor was so angry that he was shaking all over. He pointed at Xia Jiuan but couldn't say a word.
He never imagined that his always docile sixth son would dare to force him to abdicate!
And not a single civil or military official in the court stood up to speak for him!
Finally, he sighed helplessly and slowly stepped down from the throne.
In this game, he had already lost. He no longer had the fighting spirit of his youth, and his mind was full of defense.
A eunuch read the imperial edict aloud, announcing that the old emperor abdicated and that the seventh prince, Xia Lin'an, would inherit the throne.
After Xia Lin'an ascended the throne, he immediately promulgated a series of reform measures with the help of the Sixth Prince, aimed at improving people's livelihood and rectifying the government.
Employ virtuous officials, punish corrupt officials, reduce taxes and develop water conservancy projects.
Those who should be killed were killed, and those whose property should be confiscated were confiscated. For a time, the people of Kyoto were in panic.
Even three of the aristocratic families had their properties raided. Now no one dares to come out, for fear of being punished by the new emperor.
The Sixth Prince also retired after completing his mission and returned to his fiefdom in Pingbei City with Xu Hu.
"I'm finally going back! I've been here for so long that I'm almost getting hairy!" Xu Hu sat on the horse, rubbing his waist.
"Let's go! You'll have things to do when you get back!"
The internal troubles have been dealt with, and now it’s the external troubles.
The situation has just stabilized, and another war would be a waste of money and manpower, but we have to be prepared, because he must take back those twelve cities!
Xia Linan looked at his brother's receding back, feeling a mixture of emotions.
When he was a child, it was the Sixth Prince who protected him. Now that he has grown up, the Sixth Prince has to protect the country, so he should be the Sixth Prince's backer!