PDLP Chapter 132 Advice
Chapter 132 Advice
The dispute over who would become the queen intensified, and even the ministers in the court argued about it every day.
Emperor Shenwu was very irritable at first, but later he became more and more calm and composed.
Until one day, the court was in an uproar because of the issue of enthroning the queen. Emperor Shenwu, sitting on the dragon throne, glanced at Censor Yan and Cabinet Minister Xuan Wenbo standing in the hall.
Xuan Wenbo received the emperor's hint and stepped forward, saying, "Your Majesty, I have a report to make! Since Your Majesty ascended the throne, the harem was initially without a queen due to the worship of Empress Li. For several years afterwards, the harem was divided into three factions. Until now, the former dynasty and the harem have been relatively peaceful, and the princes are still young, with no clear talent. Why not wait a few more years until the princes' talents begin to show before appointing a queen? This is the best arrangement for our Dasheng Dynasty at the moment!"
Censor Wang snorted, "What does Lord Xuan mean? Why can't we appoint a queen now?"
Censor Yan, known as the Iron-faced, stepped forward and said, "Censor Wang, this is obvious. If we establish a queen now, what will happen in a few years if the concubine's son is superior in talent while the legitimate prince is mediocre? This will be detrimental to the fortunes of our Dasheng Dynasty! As for the auspicious signs, it seems to me that those with ulterior motives are using this to stir up trouble. Don't take it seriously!"
The Grand Master, who stood at the head of the civil officials, narrowed his eyes slightly. It seemed that His Majesty had finally taken action.
"Yushi Yan is being too cautious. Which emperor in history didn't first appoint a queen? And I've never seen a legitimate prince being inferior to a concubine's prince?"
The Grand Master, who rarely spoke, stepped forward and said, "That depends on the circumstances! The previous Empress Li passed away without a legitimate prince. Now, all the concubines have illegitimate princes. If we rashly appoint an empress, the princes under her will become the target of public criticism! I'm afraid it will cause strife in the harem."
The Emperor Shenwu, who was sitting on the dragon throne, looked through the crown beads at his Master with calm eyes, this old fox!
Wei Yanting said nonchalantly, "After listening to and discussing this, I thought this was all Your Majesty's family affairs. You, the pedantic Three Dukes and Nine Ministers, are arguing about this in the palace every day. Isn't there anything more important to discuss and deal with in this world?"
"General Wei, you're messing around again!"
"These are clearly two different things! General Wei, please stop changing the subject..."
"Report——"
A shout was heard, and a young eunuch walked straight into the throne room from outside the main hall, his head bowed. "Your Majesty, Master Kun Ku of the Guoan Temple has a message for you!"
Emperor Shenwu waved his hand, and Li Xiang hurried down the stairs and took the rice paper presented by the young eunuch with both hands.
The eyes of all the civil and military officials in the hall were focused on the thin paper.
Li Xiang presented the advice to Emperor Shenwu, who glanced at it and said, "Read it to everyone!"
Li Xiang hurriedly took the thin piece of rice paper and walked to the front of the hall. He unfolded the paper and said in a loud voice: "After the Great Sheng, there is a noble lady destined by heaven. Her moral character is impeccable, her achievements are immeasurable, and her merits will last for thousands of years! The time has not yet come!"
After a moment, a minister finally reacted and said hesitantly, "For such an important matter, should we listen to a... ahem... a master?"
Some ministers in the hall began to whisper.
Emperor Shenwu finally stood up, and the imperial majesty and oppressive feeling immediately went to all civil and military officials.
All the ministers immediately became quiet and stood in line.
The Emperor's phoenix eyes swept over all the civil and military officials one by one: "You ministers don't listen to the cabinet, you don't listen to the censors, and you don't listen to the advice of the great monks. Then will you listen to what I say?"
"I do not wish to appoint a new queen at this time! All ministers, please be quiet! The harem and the former court are like boiling water, boiling for so many days, it's time to take a break! For the long-term benefit of the Dasheng Dynasty, I will absolutely not appoint a new queen at this time! Anyone who says anything more will be disobeying my order!"