Emperor: When will the Seventh Prince rebel? I will open the city gates to welcome him.

Inside the Hall of Supreme Harmony.

Emperor Dingwen sat high on the dragon throne, and beside him stood the white-haired eunuch

The princes and ministers gathered on the left and right.

The second prince, Hongxiong, entered the hall first. He was both excited and nervous because just now, the eunuch from the Imperial Household Department asked him to come to the Hall of Supreme Harmony and told him that he would be the candidate for the crown prince.

[It seems that my father still loves me the most! ]

Just as he had this thought, the third prince Hongze walked out of the hall.

The third prince Hongze was stunned when he saw the second prince Hongxiong.

He didn't think twice before bowing to Emperor Dingwen on the dragon throne: "Your Highness, your son bows to you, Father!"

"Stand up! Wait for your eldest brother and your seventh brother!"

"Eldest brother and seventh brother?" The two of them were shocked. It seemed that the crown prince would be chosen today.

Isn't Hongxuan already the King of Zhenbei? Why call him?

Half a quarter of an hour later, Hongxuan and Huangli also arrived at the Hall of Supreme Harmony.

Hongli's eyes were filled with unprecedented enthusiasm. He had waited too long for the position of crown prince.

Restraining his excitement, he looked at Hongxuan beside him and the second prince Hongxiong and the third prince Huangze who were standing respectfully in the hall.

"My son, please pay homage to your father!"

"My son, please pay homage to your father!"

Emperor Dingwen looked at Hongxuan gently, "Well! Everyone, get up!"

The eldest prince Hong Li and the third prince Hong Xuan stood in the queue. The four of them stood in a row.

"I! I dreamt of the late emperor yesterday! In the dream, the late emperor asked me to select the crown prince for the country!"

As soon as Emperor Dingwen said this, the court was in an uproar. The princes and ministers knew that the position of crown prince, which had been fought over and over for many years, was finally going to be decided.

But what does the competition for the position of crown prince have to do with Zhenbei King Hongxuan?

He is already the Prince of Zhenbei. Does the emperor still want to give him the title of Crown Prince?

But it’s hard to say. In the past two days, Hongxuan seems to have become a different person and is deeply loved by Emperor Dingwen.

The other three people standing in a row all looked at Hongxuan out of the corner of their eyes.

[The position of the crown prince! This Hongxuan really wants to get involved, humph! If he gets the position of the crown prince, don't blame me for being ruthless! ] Hongze's eyes were filled with murderous intent.

[This Hong Xuan has no power or connections, yet he still wants to compete for the position of Crown Prince. Doesn't he think the throne of the King of Zhenbei is not enough?] Hong Li glanced at Hong Xuan.

[Just wait for Hongxuan! You dare to hit your brother! From childhood to adulthood, only this prince has the right to beat others. If I don’t take revenge for knocking me out, I’m not your second brother! ] Hongxuan looked at Hongxuan with a fierce look in his eyes.

Hong Xuan stood among the four people and felt the strong hostility from these three people.

Especially Hongxiong, his eyes were glaring at me fiercely, as if I was the enemy who killed his father.

Emperor Dingwen set his eyes on the four people.

"The position of Crown Prince today will be chosen from among the four of you."

As soon as Emperor Dingwen said this, except for Hongxuan, the other three people immediately became excited.

"Hongli! If you were the crown prince, how would you help me govern the country?"

Hong Li suppressed his excitement: he knew this was his only chance:

"My Lord, if I become the Crown Prince, I will do my best to learn how to govern a country, listen to the teachings of you and the ministers, and live up to your expectations."

"I will strive to be diligent and honest, and treat the people with kindness. When handling political affairs, I will weigh them carefully, not make decisions rashly, and consult more experienced ministers."

"At the same time, I will also focus on unity with my brothers and sisters, and work together for the prosperity of Dafeng. Although I know that I am not very talented, I will do my best to share my father's worries and do my best for the country!"

Emperor Dingwen, who was sitting high on the throne, frowned slightly and said in disappointment: "Hongli! Your answer is too mediocre, and you are not telling the truth. As for what you said about not making decisions easily in handling government affairs, why do I want you to be the crown prince! Since you are the crown prince, why do you need to listen to the teachings of the ministers?"

Emperor Dingwen shook his head and sighed.

The eldest prince Hongli was panicked by what he said. His countermeasures were actually meant to be humble, progressive and studious, but they made Emperor Dingwen very dissatisfied.

Emperor Dingwen then turned his gaze to Hongze: "Ze'er! Tell me! If I appoint you as the crown prince, what will you do?"

Hongze bowed and said, "Father! The position of Crown Prince should belong to the emperor's son! Since I am the legitimate prince, I am naturally appointed by heaven! Since Father has dreamed of the late emperor, then you should let me become the Crown Prince of the Eastern Palace! As for governing the court, you should let talented ministers do it."

Emperor Dingwen looked at Hongze and said, "What I asked you is how you will govern the country after becoming the crown prince. Your answer is worse than your elder brother's! The position of crown prince is the foundation of the country, and your answer is like a child's play."

Emperor Dingwen looked at Hongxuan and said, "What about you! Hongxiong."

"Father! If I become the crown prince, I will make the people of the world submit to me. I will govern Dafeng with an iron fist, impose strict criminal laws, and impose heavy penalties on minor crimes to maintain your authority. I will eliminate all disobedient officials and people to ensure the stability of Dafeng. I will never show mercy to those who are dissidents and will make them submit to me. I believe that under strong and high-pressure rule, Dafeng will quickly become strong. I am willing to share your worries."

Emperor Dingwen said with a cold look in his eyes: "Do you really think so?"

Hong Xiong said happily: "Every word from your son is from the bottom of my heart! As long as the imperial power is taken away, everything else is nothing but straw dogs."

Emperor Dingwen scolded, "The people are already miserable, with natural disasters every year! If you use an iron fist to govern Dafeng, won't Dafeng be destroyed?"

The princes, ministers and even military generals in the Hall of Supreme Harmony looked at Hongxiong as if he were a fool.

"Father! Everything I said was for the sake of imperial power!"

"Stand aside!" Emperor Dingwen said.

Hongxiong had no choice but to stand aside.

Emperor Dingwen was very dissatisfied. He did not expect that each of his sons was inferior to the other.

He looked at Hongxuan and said, "Xuan Er! If I make you the crown prince, what will you do?"

Hong Xuan said respectfully, "Father! I have made up my mind. After I have dealt with the Northern Merchants' delegation, I will definitely go to Zhenbei to protect the northern territory of our Great Feng Kingdom. Since I have become the King of Zhenbei, how can I become the Crown Prince?"

Emperor Dingwen looked at Hongxuan and said, "I just want to hear what you have to say, my son! If you were the crown prince, what would you do? Honger, just answer my questions and don't have any other concerns."

Hong Xuan said without hesitation: "If I were the crown prince, I would establish my mind for the world, my destiny for the people, inherit the lost knowledge of the past sages, and bring peace to the world for all eternity."

When Hongxuan spoke, all the princes and ministers in the Hall of Supreme Harmony were collectively shocked.

Emperor Dingwen's mind was buzzing.

"Establish a heart for heaven and earth, establish a destiny for the living and the people, carry forward the unique teachings of the past saints, and create peace for all generations!"

Imperial Tutor Zhang Zifeng muttered to himself in shock: "Establish a mind for heaven and earth, establish a destiny for the people, inherit the lost knowledge of the past sages, and bring peace to the world for all eternity!"

The other three princes were stunned when they heard Hongxuan's words.

This is Hongxuan's answer.

The answers given by these three of them were like those of children who had never been to school. Their answers were so ridiculous. There was a world of difference between them.