[Comprehensive] Empress Variations

The influence of Du Tian's calamity gradually passed, and with the appeasement of the emperor's abolition of the empress, the dignitaries everywhere really felt at ease.After this incident, Liu Xiu also knew the reason why too much was too late when the system was implemented.His subsequent policies were mostly an act of coexistence with softness, and no direct attack.Time is the best flavoring agent, whether it is the place or the court, gradually they are at ease.

After they settled down, they would have time to care about the affairs of the harem.It has been more than a month since Guo Shengtong was deposed as queen, but the emperor still has no intention of becoming a queen.This seems to be the emperor's family matter, but in the eyes of many ministers, it is also a state matter.Although there are already many princes under the emperor's knees, there is no shortage of direct blood.No one is sitting in the seat of mother Yi Tianxia, ​​but it still makes people feel uneasy.

Not everyone wants to have a queen in name, and many people in the court are unwilling to bring up this topic to the emperor because of the crown prince Liu Jiang.Nowadays, most of the people who can speak in the court are veterans.Liu Jiang, the crown prince, has a high degree of recognition, regardless of Liu Jiang's identity as a legitimate son or his personal ability.

Under the dispute between the two parties, no one would bring up this matter of success.However, it is not known when some rumors started to circulate.It is said that His Royal Highness recently liked those travel notes to pass the time. As the birth mother, the Empress Dowager Zhongshan not only did not have any consolation, but let it go.Most of the travel notes of His Royal Highness were taken from the residence of the Empress Dowager Zhongshan.

Yin Guiren has advised His Highness the Prince many times.However, although she has the status of an elder, after all, she is not a biological mother, nor a aunt, and it is really difficult for His Royal Highness to listen to her words of advice.As a result, some old ministers who were serious about serving the country and the people also appeared to turn their backs, hoping that the emperor would re-emerge.

Yin Guiren is the emperor's original spouse, and now he is also managing the affairs of the harem. The emperor loves Yin Guiren, and the crown prince is deeply favored by the emperor. Everyone has already seen it.In their eyes, it is almost a certainty that the Yin noble will become the queen.They just need to go up and play.

Liu Xiu's memorials in the past few days have more and more things about the latter.He put aside another memorial requesting to be established, and looked up at Liu Jiang who was working not far away.Since Liu Jiang went to meet Guo Shengtong, his attitude towards learning has obviously become more correct.Even if he handed him the most simple and boring books, he could read them with gusto.

Liu Xiu had been the emperor for so many years, and he boasted that he still had a bit of wink.Whether Liu Jiang is really obsessed with watching it, or is it just for acting to show him, he can naturally see it.Sometimes he asked Liu Jiang a few questions, and Liu Jiang's answer was mostly in his mind.Moreover, sometimes he would say some extremely innovative words, which made him feel suddenly enlightened.

Such Liu Jiang, how can there be rumors that he is obsessed with travel notes?These ministers who played the report heard rumors from somewhere, one or two, and they really wrote it as if it was true.If he hadn't known it long ago, he might have followed their wishes.Advise him to establish a new queen, and let the new queen teach the prince more.Isn't this saying from the side that Guo Shengtong can't teach children? !

Even when Liu Xiu disliked Guo Shengtong the most, he never denied her teaching to Liu Jiang and the other five.Guo Shengtong is indeed not magnanimous enough, and the way she teaches her children is also too pampering.However, compared to Yin Lihua, it was a bit better.Yin Lihua spoils without principle, but Guo Shengtong knows how to let the children maintain the dignity that the royal family should have.

Moreover, the crown prince Liu Jiang is no longer a child now, he knows what he does by himself, and he still needs a aunt to teach him?Even if Tim is really required to teach, it is hard to say if a aunt who is not his own teaches the prince, if he really teaches the world-shaking talent as everyone wishes, or he will teach the world to be a disaster.

For Guo Shengtong, this rumor is really a bit embarrassing.If Liu Jiang made any mistakes in the future, the ministers would think that Guo Shengtong had made a mistake in his teaching.If Liu Xiu establishes Yin Lihua as the queen, Liu Jiang will become a talent in the future, and even ascend to the throne of emperor.There will always be some people who, due to the rumors at this time, think that it is Yin Lihua's credit.The radiance of Guo Shengtong, the birth mother, will be covered up by Yin Lihua.

"Jiang'er, you like travel notes very much recently?!" Liu Xiu hid the complicated expression on her face, and when she spoke to Liu Jiang, she was obviously more loving.

"Yes. My mother said that the combination of work and rest is more conducive to work efficiency, so I would like some of them on weekdays." Liu Jiang pulled his mind away from the books in his hands, and his expression was as respectful as ever. "I naturally know that this travel note cannot be read too much, and I will never miss the business because of it."

Liu Xiu knew how long it took Liu Jiang to read a travelogue, and he really couldn't call it a lot of reading.He knew exactly which travel notes he got back from Guo Shengtong in the past few days.Moreover, even if he really likes travel notes, he never delays his work.

The things he arranged for Liu Jiang recently, Liu Jiang did the same properly, even more carefully than before, and never made a mistake, which made him very satisfied.If it was said that Liu Jiang was left in the Quefei Palace just to test the Yin family, now he really has the intention to teach the prince himself.

How can the prince who can satisfy him be greedy for pleasure?Such a situation, such a rumor, is really worth thinking about.

This love of travel notes is not a big deal. Could it be that the other princes have no favorite entertainment? !Likes to drink and play chess, make money and beautify, and even like to ride and shoot, the difference is a waste of time.However, at this juncture, someone deliberately magnified Liu Jiang's little habit.

He is well aware of the consequences of going too far, especially after he has just experienced the disaster in Dutian, which will naturally make those courtiers worry.

Those who have the ability to do this will not make people vigilant, and there are only a few people in the court.Excluding the few who have been standing by the prince's side and never want anything to happen to the prince, there are even fewer left.

"Jiang'er, I have something important to discuss with the ministers today, so you step down first." Liu Xiu waved her hand towards Liu Jiang.Even if he values ​​Liu Jian a little more now, he should not be involved in the next thing.

"Resignation, my son." Liu Jiang held the book in his hands and placed it on Liu Xiu's desk.He cannot take the books here.He looked up at Liu Xiu, lowered his eyes slightly to hide the obscurity in his eyes.

Liu Jiang's fingers just touched the door, before he pushed it open, he heard the emperor's voice behind him again. "Jiang'er, there is no one who is qualified to teach you in the harem except your mother."

"My son understands." The obscurity in Liu Jiang's eyes gradually dissipated, and the corners of his lips curled up slightly.Naturally, only the mother in the harem is qualified to teach him.

Compared with the previous period of time, Liu Jiang's smile was obviously less innocent and warm, and more rigorous.Those eyes, which seemed to be crystal clear, now have a little more meaning.It's just that it is hidden under the surface that is no different from usual, so it is difficult for anyone to see clearly.

Not long after Liu Jiang left the palace, ministers came one after another.And these ministers are really familiar with each other.When discussing the abolition of the queen, it was them.Now that the emperor called them together again, it should be obvious what he wanted to discuss.

After the people below arrived, Liu Xiu put down the memorial in his hand. "This time, I think you all understand what I called you to do."

The ministers bowed their heads slightly, but no one responded.Yin Zhi did not speak first as usual this time, to show the intimacy between himself and the emperor.

"Recently, I have received a lot of papers, admonishing me to become a queen again. What do you think?!" Liu Xiu didn't care that the people below didn't respond.He knew in his heart that these ministers could become the group of people he valued the most, and they were used to being cautious on weekdays.They are naturally unwilling to do things like guessing the holy will.

It does no good to guess right or wrong.If the guess is wrong, the emperor will definitely be displeased on the spot.If the guess is correct, the emperor may think of you in the future and think you are very dangerous.Even if this matter is already obvious, it is less said and less wrong.

Hearing this expected thing, everyone couldn't help but look at the two people present.One is Guo Kuang, the younger brother of the Empress Dowager Zhongshan, and the other is Yin Zhi, the elder brother of Yin Guiren.The two of them had no intention of speaking at this time.

Guo Kuang didn't say a good word for Guo Shengtong when he was abolished, but it was impossible for him to speak for Yin Lihua.Under such circumstances, if Yin Consciousness speaks for Yin Lihua, it will easily leave an impression of power in Liu Xiu's eyes.If he speaks at this time, the image he and Yin Lihua have worked so hard to manage for nearly 20 years will be wiped out.

"Your Majesty, I think that the court is stable and the harem is safe now. It doesn't matter if there is someone to sit in the empress position. Please think twice, Your Majesty."

The first person to speak made everyone feel a little surprised, but it made sense.Prince Taifu and Zhang Zhan have always paid attention to his own wisdom and self-protection in his work, but this time he was the first to speak.However, it's normal to think of his status as the prince and grand tutor.The prince and the prince are very close. This teacher is almost like a father. He is so close to and values ​​the prince. It can even be said that he loves the prince. It is normal for him to take some risks for the prince.

Liu Xiu nodded, seeming to be convinced.Yin Zhi's fingers tightened slightly, and he couldn't help looking at a minister who was not far away from him.Catching his sight, the minister got up as expected.

"The Taifu's words are wrong. The empress is the master of the harem. Although the nobles are in charge of the harem affairs, it may be difficult to convince the public after a long time. The emperor rules the world, and the queen rules the harem. This is the foundation of the world. If the harem is stable, It is also a blessing for the common people. The minister believes that this is an urgent matter."

"The yin nobleman is the status of a nobleman. There is no heir in this harem, and it is normal for a nobleman to take power. With my imperial decree, how can everyone in this harem be dissatisfied. There is no saying that it is difficult to convince everyone." Liu Xiu frowned slightly , seems a bit displeased.

"What the emperor said is true." The minister responded quickly.It is indeed his slip of the tongue, Yin Lihua is hard to convince the public, it can be said that her ability is not good, and it can even be said that it is the fault of other concubines.He shouldn't say that it will be difficult to convince the public after a long time.The Yin nobles are in charge of the harem, but the emperor personally issued an imperial edict.After a long time, it is difficult to convince the public. It almost means that the imperial decree of the emperor is time-sensitive, so it is no wonder that the emperor does not like it.

After hearing this, Yin Zhi felt somewhat dissatisfied with the minister who just spoke.On the surface, the minister was speaking good things for Yin Lihua, but in the end he acted badly with kind intentions.Even so, he had no intention of speaking in person.

Among the ministers present, some of them were really serving the country and the people.They don't care who is the prince, or even who is the emperor.They only care about which one is beneficial to the country.Now the rumors outside, but every sentence can tell that Guo Shengtong has no way to teach his children.These loyal ministers, one by one, rushed to persuade them.It is understandable even if it is to use life to persuade, and it is even proud of it.

"Your Majesty. I heard that His Royal Highness is now obsessed with those mountain travel notes and loves miscellaneous learning. He doesn't like military books and national policies, but spends a lot of time on this same thing. The ministers think that a new queen should be established as soon as possible. Make the new queen strict It is my great fortune to urge and teach His Highness the Crown Prince to wash away bad habits." The old minister's voice was not as sonorous and forceful as the young minister's, but every word he uttered was the most resolute.

"Addicted to travel notes? Love miscellaneous studies?!" Liu Xiu glanced at the ministers present, and stayed on Yin Consciousness for a little longer.Yin consciousness is the same as before, always indifferent.It's just that the reminding eyes he looked at the courtier just now and the vague expectations for the old minister can all reveal a fact.

At this time, Liu Xiu couldn't say it was pity or regret, and she didn't even have the anger to be concealed.Because I guessed it a long time ago, seeing this reality is just a feeling that it really is so. "Do you know how many travel notes the prince reads every day?!"

The ministers looked at each other in blank dismay, how could they know how many travel notes His Royal Highness read every day? !They only heard that His Royal Highness is obsessed with travel notes, and even cherishes the preservation of travel notes, so one or two of them are filled with righteous indignation.He only wanted to find a way to make the prince return, and even sacrificed his life to leave a strong mark in the history books.

Seeing Liu Xiu's behavior like this, Yin Zhi couldn't help but skip a beat.How does he look, the emperor is on the side of the prince? !As the emperor, shouldn't he feel that as long as he doesn't dislike the prince, no one can shake the prince's status?Why does he feel at this moment that the emperor will reject the proposal to re-seat the empress for the sake of the prince?

"I don't know. I heard that His Highness the Crown Prince would study in the Emperor's Quefei Hall every day until lunch time. After lunch, he would go to deal with the tasks assigned by the Emperor. When returning to his mansion every day, It was already sunset. Even if I went to visit the Empress Dowager Zhongshan or other ministers during this period, I never stayed for a long time."

Seeing Liu Xiu's attitude, Prince Taifu Zhang Zhan spoke with more confidence.He has always paid close attention to the prince. When he heard that the prince was obsessed with miscellaneous studies, he immediately asked the prince for confirmation.Of course, he is much clearer than other ministers about these things.

"Indeed, as the Taifu said, it is absolutely impossible for Jiang'er to read travel notes for more than half an hour a day. How long will it take you to play a game of chess? Is it possible that everyone is addicted to chess?!" Liu Xiu asked rhetorically, There was already a bit of anger in the tone, and the protection of Liu Jiang was obvious.

"Please forgive me, Your Majesty!" The ministers hurriedly saluted and pleaded guilty.A few of the courtiers looked terrified, but the minister who spoke was not only not panicked, but seemed much more at ease than before.What they want is a competent prince, as long as the prince can afford the country, other things don't matter.Whether it is for the country or for oneself is obvious at this moment.

Yin Zhi's fingers tightened slightly, he knew that the layout for such a long time was a failure to this day.At this time, the emperor has no plans to re-emerge, and he doesn't know when he will have the intention to re-emerge.If it's time for Prince Liu Jiang to become popular, even if Yin Lihua ascends to the post, it will be of no use.

Liu Xiu looked at the kneeling crowd and was silent for a while. He didn't speak in a hurry until the knees felt sore. "It's better not to listen to these rumors in the future, let alone lose your sense of proportion!"

"Ministers, please remember." Everyone bowed their heads in agreement.

"This time, I suspect that someone is manipulating behind the scenes. Since it is scheming, there is naturally a way to conceal people's eyes and ears. This time your mistakes are justifiable. I think you have a heart for the country and the people, so I will not blame you. This rumor However, we need to investigate carefully." Liu Xiu nodded, but her face became more serious.

Yin Zhi lowered his head even deeper. If he was still thinking about the possibility of a reversal just now, now he is thinking about reducing their Yin's presence as much as possible.This latter matter is in itself a profit for their yin family.Even if their Yin family didn't intervene, some people would suspect them.What's more, this rumor was really controlled by him.

"Yuan Luhou." Yin Zhi was thinking, when he heard Liu Xiu's voice.

"The minister is here." Yin Zhi quickly responded, his posture was as usual, unhurried, making it impossible to see any mistakes.If the situation is tense, the more people can't be caught wrong.

"It's up to you to investigate this rumor." Liu Xiu couldn't help admiring Yin Zhi's talent, just because of his attitude at this time, it's not in vain that he has valued him for so many years.

Where did the rumor come from? They are very clear to each other, but Liu Xiu still let the dark consciousness investigate.The result of this investigation is obvious, and it must be a random top cylinder.How could Yin Consciousness be able to pin its mistakes on its own head?

"Wei Chen will definitely do his best." The nervousness in Yin Zhi's heart disappeared immediately.The emperor still trusts him as before, even if this matter involves a later position.He couldn't help admiring Yin Lihua's clever methods, which could make a man not have any doubts about her.He thinks in a rational way, but forgets that the emperor is indeed emotional sometimes.This catastrophe should be over.

If he investigates this rumor by himself, maybe there will be other gains.A calculating look flashed across Yin Zhi's eyes, and the smile on his lips remained unchanged.He turned his head to look at Guo Kuang, Zhang Zhan and others who were obviously dissatisfied but unable to speak aggrieved, and their complacent expressions were even worse.

"I naturally believe in Yuan Luhou's ability." Liu Xiu smiled slightly, and resumed her usual gentle posture.

He believed in the ability of Yin Consciousness, but it was hard to believe that his deeds were for the country and the people in the future.Over the years, he has indeed made meritorious service.But most of the time, they are thinking about how to maximize the benefits for the Yin family.From a wealthy family in Xinye to a big family that is now well-known in the Han Dynasty, one can imagine how much effort they have put in.

Liu Xiu knew this clearly, but she didn't think about attacking the Yin family, but let the Yin family go once.If he asked other people to investigate, whether it was Guo Kuang or other people who were on the prince's side, it would be enough to make the Yin family suffer a lot.

After all, he still misses the old love.Whether it's the relationship between a monarch and his ministers with Er Yinzhi or the relationship between a man and a woman with Yin Lihua, even if he knows that he is being calculated, he will not go too far.Today's court is not suitable for any major events that hurt the muscles and bones.

"After today, everyone, don't mention the matter of re-emerging. Now that the princes are old and have the ability to support themselves, there is no need for the queen to continue to guide them. I am also very satisfied with the prince. I will stay by my side to teach for a while. Presumably, he will be able to rule a country." Liu Xiu said directly that he did not want to listen to people talking about the successor.

"Yes." The ministers responded respectfully.

The most joyful person was Zhang Zhan. With the emperor's words, the prince obviously saved it.Moreover, His Royal Highness the Crown Prince is expected to inherit the throne.

Guo Kuang, who was extremely strict in the past, also brought a little joy. The Guo family is indeed very prosperous, but he sincerely hopes that Liu Jiang will have a good result.After today, no one will despise the prince anymore, and no one will feel that his position as prince is not stable.In the future, if we don't talk about the matter of becoming an empress, then the five of Liu Jiang will still be the eldest sons of the emperor, and Liu Jiang will still be the only eldest son of the emperor.

"Zhen will issue a decree to crown the princes as kings. When the time comes, the princes will go to the place." Liu Xiu seemed to feel that it was not enough, so he directly issued the order to crown the princes as kings.Once the prince becomes king, he will have his own territory.Since he is no longer in the palace, it is naturally impossible for the queen to teach him.It is impossible to use the princes as an excuse to make him a queen.

In the territory, these princes really say what they say.However, in the same way, after becoming kings, they need to manage their own territory well, and they don't have so much time to interfere with the important affairs of the court.This also relieved Liu Jiang's pressure.

Yin Zhi understands that the emperor has become determined after eating the weight, so they can only follow along.He tightened his fingers slightly, and thought of many ways, but he still couldn't think of a temporary way out.Perhaps, the real way out does not lie with him, but with Yin Lihua.

He relaxed a little, and inadvertently raised his gaze to the King of God.That obvious majesty has already made him, a courtier, dare not look directly at him.Heroes are also saddened by beauty. Many of the Yin family's current honors come from Yin Lihua.

In a few days, Liu Xiu made an order.The prince Liu Kang and others from Guo Shengtong, and the prince Liu Yang and others from Yin Lihua were crowned kings.It showed his determination not to seal the queen.