Daqian Night Emperor

Chapter 272: Your Majesty, please appoint a crown prince!
No one knows what agreement the eldest prince reached with the Wujiang tribe.

But when Chi Yan knelt before this palace and presented the letter of surrender from the seven nations, everyone knew one thing - things were about to change!
"Bring it here and show it to me."

The Fifth Marquis Qiansui took the rosewood box from Chi Yan's hand and hurriedly presented it to Emperor Tianwu.

There was a long silence on the high throne.

After a while, Emperor Tianwu's voice slowly rang out: "Your Highness's move will benefit future generations and will be an unprecedented martial arts achievement. I am very pleased..."

Although it was a compliment, many people were shocked and suspicious when this statement was made.

Your Majesty's tone... isn't it a little too cold?
This is not just a compliment that can cover up past achievements!
Ji Wuchang lifted his robe, knelt on the ground, bowed his head deeply and said, "Father, I have an unreasonable request!"

Emperor Tianwu said calmly: "My son has made such a great contribution, you can say whatever you want."

"Please, Father..."

Ji Wuchang raised his head, looked at the figure on the platform with a resolute gaze, and said word by word: "Choose the East Palace!"

The whole house was silent!

Today’s highlight…is finally here!
Although many people had been prepared before Ji Wuchang entered the capital, when this scene actually happened before their eyes, they didn't even dare to breathe.

"Nonsense!"

Emperor Tianwu rebuked, "How can the date of the Eastern Palace be decided so arbitrarily?"

But in the face of His Majesty's rebuke, Ji Wuchang remained neither humble nor arrogant, and did not give in: "Father! The crown prince is the foundation of the country, just like the cornerstone of a building, and cannot be missing for a moment. Now your father is in his prime, but time flies. If you don't appoint a crown prince soon, I'm afraid there will be changes in the future, and the country will fall into turmoil."

"With no heir apparent, internal friction and factional strife going on, how long will the court be able to rest in peace?"

"Only by clearly appointing a crown prince can the princes be able to keep their positions in peace and devote their hearts to their country; the officials in the court can work together to assist and plan for great achievements; and the people can feel at ease, knowing that the orthodoxy of Daqian still exists!"

Ji Wuchang was in high spirits, and it was obvious that these words were not spoken on the spur of the moment, but were something he had thought about long ago.

He said sincerely: "I know that I am not qualified for the position of the East Palace, so I will use my achievements today to ask the emperor to grant me the title of king! The crown prince has been decided, and I am willing to assist him as a subject to establish the orthodoxy!"

Emperor Tianwu did not speak for a long time after hearing these generous words. After a long while, he slowly said, "Establishing a crown prince is not a trivial matter..."

Before he finished speaking, the second prince Ji Haoyu and the third prince Ji Yunrui stood up and saluted towards the throne:

"My Royal Brother has made such a great contribution. Please make me a king!"

The two people who had been the most incompatible with each other in the past now spoke in unison and praised Ji Wuchang.

The conversation only mentioned requesting for the eldest prince to be crowned king, and did not mention the matter of appointing a crown prince. But who doesn't know what these two princes are thinking?
For a moment, the hall was in complete chaos.

And amidst the chaotic noise, there was suddenly a "bang" sound of something hitting the table.

The direction from which the voice came was Zuo Xiang!
At this moment, Wu Yong looked at the Second Prince Ji Haoyu expressionlessly, his face as gloomy as water.

It was obvious that today's scene was something that the princes had discussed in advance, but they had a tacit understanding that no one had ever mentioned it to anyone.

Even his own maternal grandfather, the prime minister, had not heard a single rumor about him!

Wu Yong took a deep breath, closed his eyes and exhaled slowly.

When he opened his eyes again, he felt calmer.

He stood up, bowed to the emperor, and said in a deep voice:
"Your Majesty, what the eldest prince said makes sense."

"Your Majesty, please... take the world into consideration and make a decisive decision when necessary, and appoint a crown prince as soon as possible!"

"It can comfort the spirits of our ancestors in heaven and appease the anxious hearts of the people. This is in line with the will of heaven and the will of the people!"

"We, your Majesty, are eagerly awaiting your holy judgment."

As soon as the Left Prime Minister opened his mouth, all the ministers in the hall seemed to understand what was going on and immediately stood up.

"Your Majesty, please appoint a crown prince!"

"Your Majesty, please appoint a crown prince!"

As officials stood up and saluted, this short sentence echoed in the hall.
Among these officials, there were civil officials from the Wu Party, nobles, and military officers from the Five Palaces and Six Guards…

The few who were still sitting there were all ministers who did not take sides between the two princes, headed by Qin Desheng, the official of the Ministry of Personnel. Zhao Qi'an watched the scene in the palace.

He finally understood what Ji Haoyu wanted to say to him before.

It's really lively.

After today, the city of Kyoto, and even the entire Daqian Dynasty... has changed.

He sighed softly, straightened his clothes, stood up, saluted in the direction of the emperor, and shouted, "Your Majesty, please appoint a crown prince!"

He didn't forget that he still had a team.

……

Sitting on the imperial couch, Emperor Tianwu looked through the gauze curtain at the officials who stood up in the hall, and remained silent for a long time.

The leaders of this round of remonstrances by all officials were his own sons...

Even Emperor Tianwu couldn't help but feel mixed emotions.

He raised his hand and pointed to the front of the hall, then turned his head to look at the person behind him and asked, "Is this reasonable?"

The eunuchs lowered their heads and dared not speak.

He asked again: "Am I still the Son of Heaven?"

The eunuchs could only bury their heads lower.

At this time, the Imperial Master turned his head and faced him: "Ah Man, you have been hesitant all these years. Now is the time."

Others were afraid of the emperor, but she was not afraid at all.

But when facing the Imperial Master, Emperor Tianwu's temper deflated like a balloon that had been deflated.

He murmured in frustration, "I am doing this for their own good, how come they don't know my painstaking efforts?"

Shui Yuexian stretched out her hand, placed it on the fat flesh of Emperor Tianwu that was hanging to the ground, and said seriously: "Appoint a crown prince!"

Emperor Tianwu couldn't help but look at the Five Marquises Thousand Years Old standing beside him.

But the Fifth Marquis just lowered his head and said nothing.

He had no choice but to look away and sighed, "I know."

……

"In a month, I will select the candidate for the crown prince."

The steady voice of Emperor Tianwu was heard in the Qilin Palace.

The tense breaths of everyone in the hall finally relaxed, but they didn't know whether they were feeling disappointed or relieved.

It is reasonable that Your Majesty did not appoint a crown prince on the spot. After all, the weighing of the interests of many parties behind this is not something that can be decided on a whim.

But at least...give it some time.

In a month, this battle for the crown prince will come to an end!
Compared to the anxiety in the hearts of others, Zhao Qian'an felt relieved.

If Emperor Tianwu decides on a crown prince today, it won't matter to him who he chooses, it won't be a good thing.

Now, the selection of the crown prince will be scheduled for one month later. During this month, the entire Kyoto city will be in turmoil, and the muddy waters will be suitable for Zhao Qian'an to do what he wants to do.

Although a month is a short period of time, it is enough time for many things to happen.

"As for the crown prince's coronation, make preparations today. The ceremony will be organized by the Ministry of Rites."

"Yes, Your Majesty."

After giving these instructions, Emperor Tianwu suddenly lost interest in the banquet: "I am tired, today's birthday banquet will end here."

Everyone stood up and saluted, saying respectfully: "Farewell, Your Majesty!"

(End of this chapter)