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Chapter 48: Dreams Are Overwhelmed

Xue Xiang's words made Queen Xiang feel a glimmer of hope, but it was immediately broken by Zhang Dun.

"It is recorded in "The Spring and Autumn Annals" that Xu Prince Zhi killed his king and bought it."

The affairs of the Privy Council were coldly told. Whether it was a casual killing or a man-killing, Confucius said the word "kill".

"That's how..."

Xiang Queen lost his voice. Even the Supreme Queen, who had never read many books, knew how heavy the word "kill" was. The saint's articles were difficult to be easier. Since it was said that murder was a monarch or a kin, it was a serious crime that was unforgivable.

The prime ministers were also silent. A few months ago, the emperor who supported the emperor to power made such a big mistake, which also put them in a dilemma.

The crime of killing a father is listed in the past Chinese kings, and Emperor Yang of Sui is considered to be quite famous.

Some of them are not famous. Liu Shao of the Southern Song Dynasty in the Northern and Southern Dynasties, Tuoba Si of the Northern Wei Dynasty, Zhu Yougui of the Five Dynasties and Liang Dynasty, and some foreign countries.

However, only Emperor Yang of Sui had lived in power for several years, and the others did not live for a year or two afterwards.

The sin of father killing is not tolerated by heaven and earth. The sin of regicide is also difficult to tolerate by heaven and earth.

He committed two heinous crimes at the same time, where can he live?

Although Zhao Xu was unintentional, he could not help him clear any reason or excuse if he had a saint's pen in front of him.

It’s just that Zhao Xu is only six years old and a child who knows nothing. He ordered the palace servants to seal the tent, which was purely a innocent heart. It is extremely difficult to blame him if he really blames him.

This is different from Xu Zhi, who is already an adult. Xu Zhijin killed his father with medicine, and some people may doubt the incompetence. A six-year-old child would not have such complicated thoughts. Even if he doubted, he would doubt Queen Xiang.

Each of them has a mess in their minds. If this is a case that happened to an ordinary person, it is not so easy to understand, let alone if it happened to the emperor?

The Spring and Autumn Prison Decision says that a gentleman is the true intention of not being punished for crimes, which does not mean that he has no fault. Is a person who kills his relatives qualified to inherit his family business? Who can convincingly condemn?

Now putting this on Zhao Xu is a question of whether he, the emperor, can continue to do it.

Even Queen Xiang knew very well how bad the situation is now. "What should I do now, all the Qing families?"

He sighed, Han Gang left his stint, took off his official hat, and bowed to the ground: "The emperor has made a mistake. I am the emperor's teacher and I have no guidance, so I can't refuse to blame."

Since confirming the cause of Zhao Xu's death, Wang Anshi has been drowsy. The emperor who had the kindness of knowing him died at the hands of his students. When he was saddened by Zhao Xu's death, he encountered this human tragedy.

The elderly are most afraid of being very happy and sad. Today's affairs will only make them think about the gains and losses. Only Wang Anshi's heartache and his reaction becomes slow. It was not until he saw his son-in-law come out to apologize for guilt that he woke up a little. He was also relieved of the crown and restless: "I am also guilty."

"Xuanhui! Your Majesty!" said to the Queen anxiously, "What are you doing?!"

What else can you do? Han Jiang thought.

When Shang Yang made a reform, the prince broke the law. Shang Yang did not cause trouble for the prince, but instead dealt with the prince's two teachers. One had a pierced face and the other chopped his feet.

Han Gang and Wang Anshi have been his teachers since Zhao Xu was the crown prince. Now the little emperor has committed the crime of killing his father. How can they

Stay out of the matter?

Even if this is an accident caused by filial piety, both of them, including Cheng Hao, who is not present, have to resign from their posts to get over it.

However, as the prime minister, Han Jiang could not watch it, "Jiefu, Yukun, the first priority now is how to tell the subjects of the world. It is not the time to resign."

Han Gang immediately stood up and helped Wang Anshi again.

Apologizing for guilt is a necessary statement. Since it has been made, there is no need to kneel down again.

After sorting out his clothes, Han Gang said to the queen: "Your Highness. This matter cannot be kept secret."

"There's no other way?"

If Zhao Xu died of illness, no one would think there was something wrong. After a stroke and the sequelae were extremely serious, it would be a miracle to be able to delay for such a long time.

But three people, including an imperial physician, died at the same time as Zhao Xu, which makes people think of it.

What exactly causes the death of the Supreme Emperor, the Imperial Doctor and the Palace Master together?

Does anyone think this is a normal death? Or is it an unfortunate accident?

It is impossible. The speculation from the outside world will only turn towards the direction of murder. Some people who are interested will even deliberately turn things around in that direction.

Cai Que sighed: "Your Highness, three lives are there, and it cannot block the world's endless mouth."

The truth can be concealed, but the three lives cannot be concealed. Although the imperial power is heavy, its control is like a sieve. The stronger the news is, the more it will spread the whole city.

Moreover, no one in the list would be willing to cover up the facts for Zhao Xu.

What benefits does this do them?

In addition to causing trouble and making the world suspect that he was also involved in the crime of regicide, Zhao Xu would try every means to kill and silence him when he became an adult.

Which of the listed ones is either familiar with history books or Guo Kui, who has never said a word after entering the door, has also read the Spring and Autumn Period and the History over and over again.

After reading too many historical books, who would believe in the emperor's character? Even if the king and his ministers are as close as Li Shimin and Wei Zheng, the ending is to regret the marriage and destroy the monument?

If you help the little emperor hide the truth about the death of the Supreme Emperor, you will never get gratitude and wealth for three generations, but a family of death.

Cai Que lamented in his heart that this time, the contribution of the decision to support was completely invalid. What was the hard work for at the beginning? It was really not as worry-free as Wang Gui left the court directly.

His eyes flashed across the crowd. How many of them would go through fire and water for the young emperor who had just ascended the throne?

Since grace has not been given, faith has not been established, and authority is still unknown, and we cannot expect future gains. Who else will be loyal to him now?

I'm afraid that as long as I figured it out, even Queen Xiang would not be willing to hide this accident without understanding. Otherwise, the outside world would suspect her, and Zhao Xu would definitely try to blame her for the crime in the future, and then, under the name of revenge of the late emperor, he would knock the Queen Xiang and Xiang family into the abyss, and there would be no evidence of death.

But once it is made public, it will be difficult for Zhao Xu to sit in the position of emperor again. No matter how young he is, he has to be responsible for what he does.

If you change to an emperor, you will say this simply, but you can do things so easily. If you depose the emperor,

Cai Que hesitated and could not make a decision.

Not only him, but also Wang Anshi and Han Jiang, dare not or want to say the words about defamation.

Only a minister with courageous and courageous character can lead the decision.

Zhang Dun and Han Gang were the attention of everyone for a while.

Zhang Dun stood up first, "Your Highness, in the opinion of the minister, this matter must be made public to all officials. The master of the Guyan is in charge of the official rank, and it is difficult to discuss state affairs. But it is related to the emperor and the country, but this matter cannot be concealed."

No one objected, the truth was too heavy, and no one wanted to put it on himself.

Han Gang and Cai Que have also made a statement before. Since this matter cannot be concealed, it must be made public as soon as possible. At least you must take the initiative in your own hands, so as not to become passive after the matter is leaked.

But Zhang Dun still did not talk about the topics that other prime ministers were concerned about.

"What should I do with the official family?" Xiang the queen asked.

"..." Zhang Dun opened his mouth but no sound. This decision was difficult.

If the emperor was to be deposed and established, it would be impossible to support the sons of the two princes. As long as Zhao Xu's two younger brothers were still alive, it would be impossible to let their sons be emperors. In addition, it would be impossible to deliberately establish a young lord again. In order to prevent his young age from dying, he would be at least in the early 10 years. In this way, he would reach the age of taking power in a few years. Most of the time he would have to be selected in the King Pu family.

But how can it be so easy to say the emperor? It is not a good thing to advocate the destruction and establishment.

However, Zhang Dun was decisive in the end and licked his lips regardless of his demeanor. He was about to speak, but was interrupted by Han Gang.

"Your Highness, this matter is not something that only a dozen people can make decisions. Please ask the officials above the attendant in Beijing to discuss it."

Han Gang's proposal seemed natural, but it was incredible. Suddenly, more than a dozen angry eyes were cast like javelins.

This is equivalent to distributing the authority that the prime ministers finally grasped in their hands to all the important officials above the attendant.

Is Han Gang crazy? Zhang Qi was thinking. Although Han Gang was the Xuanhui envoy, his status as a member of politics and political affairs is no less than that of the Privy Councilor and the Chief Political Affairs Officer.

Cai Que was so surprised that he couldn't speak. Han Gang still had to protect the little emperor?

It is up to everyone to plan. This is what everyone understands.

The more people there are, the harder it is to make extreme choices. Unless someone guides you, it will inevitably end up as a group of people attacking each other. The final result of negotiation and compromise will only be to maintain the status quo.

Zhang Dun also looked angry and stared at Han Gang.

Although it is meaningless to silence as long as the matter is made public.

But who dared to keep the emperor who was guilty of murdering his father? He was not afraid that he would give up on himself, so he would just become Emperor Yang of Sui?

Just like an army that has participated in the massacre, no one dares to recall them back to the country. No matter how good they are in fighting, they cannot be allowed to defend the capital.

Don’t expect the madman to recite the old kindness!

But Zhang Dun wanted to speak several times, but he didn't say anything - he was not Huo Guang after all.

The most courageous Zhang Dun did not stand up, who would dare to oppose Han Gang's opinion? Not to mention anything else, as long as the opposition attitude spreads, all civil and military officials will offend them.

He hesitated for a while to the queen, and finally nodded, "It's as Xuan Hui's meaning."

"I have something to say," Han Gang said again.

"Please say Xuanhui."

"The emperor is the only bloodline of the emperor and must be preserved no matter what."
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