He Zhiqiu was speechless when he asked a sentence. His words he often used to persuade His Majesty to the emperor were suddenly used by His Majesty to question him, which made He Zhiqiu dumbfounded and speechless.

"Why don't you speak? I'm thinking that royal affairs are both my personal affairs but also national affairs that are related to the fate of the empire for thousands of years. As my loyalty, do you have no objection to me?" Situ Mingyue did not press on step by step, but just asked lightly, her tone seemed particularly peaceful.

Sweat in cold sweat, He Zhiqiu hesitated for a while before he said, "Your Majesty, your Majesty should decide for himself as a matter of being a crown prince. If Your Majesty must ask me, I can only say that your Majesty's princes have the same posture as dragon and tiger, and no matter how good you are, you can inherit Your Majesty's throne."

"I don't know what to do? My dear, it seems that you have made up your mind and refused to share my worries. Can't I find a close friend to solve my worries?" After sighing, Situ Mingyue seemed to understand the other party's difficulties. She shook her head and leaned tiredly on the back of the chair and muttered helplessly.

His Majesty the Emperor's desolate and helpless expression made the military ministers shock. This situation was something He Zhiqiu rarely saw when he served the emperor for decades. His old body seemed so haggard and weak, as if a candle in the wind could be extinguished at any time. Decades of the relationship between the monarch and ministers suddenly poured into his heart, and scenes of His Majesty's trust in him appeared in front of him again. He really had to be deaf and dumb and ignore him? Should he raise his own opinions to His Majesty? This thought suddenly emerged in He Zhiqiu's mind. He knew that intervening in the establishment of a crown was the most taboo thing for ministers in all dynasties. If he could not make the new emperor ascend the throne, it would be a situation where the rabbit died and the dog was cooked, but when he saw His Majesty the Emperor, He Zhiqiu still couldn't bear it.

"Your Majesty is now in a spirit of dragon and horse. You don't have to worry too much about these things. If you really want to be a crown prince, it's not too late now." As soon as he said that, He Zhiqiu felt regretful. As soon as he said this, he might be putting a noose for himself that he could never get rid of.

"Oh?" A look of relief flashed in Situ Mingyue's eyes. She stroked her long beard under her chin and asked softly: "In my opinion, who will have the great cause of my successor in a hundred years?"

Taihe hole was beating rapidly. If he had known that His Majesty the Emperor would ask this difficult question, He Zhiqiu sighed in his heart. He gritted his teeth and said:

"Your Majesty, this is not easy to comment. Your Highness is far-reaching. The Third Highness is extremely calm, the Sixth Highness is hidden, the Seventh Highness respects the wise and the Ninth Highness, and the Ninth Highness is smart and wise. Your Highness can choose a certain deposit."

"Haha. My dear, I am really fond of water. You have all my sons listed here. What choice should I make?" Situ Mingyue frowned in dissatisfaction, but asked with a smile on the surface.

"It depends on what Your Majesty thinks. If the Great Your Highness and the Third Your Highness are now governing the country and have already had the political and economic face. The Sixth Your Highness has made achievements in the past two years. The Seventh Your Highness is well-known to the Imperial Family. The Ninth Your Highness is quite popular in the court and the Ninth Your Highness, both inside and outside the court and the public. It can be said that each has its own advantages. Everything depends on how Your Majesty decides." Although forced to participate in such matters, He Zhiqiu still carefully tried not to express opinions on specific people.

"Hmph, the country? Look at what country my two sons have been in prison for the past few months I was sick? What else did they do besides building momentum for myself to gain power? I think as long as I close my eyes, I am afraid that the two brothers will immediately be in power, right? Lao Liu has only woken up for a long time in the past two years. Just showing his face up the court twice is far from enough to convince the public; Lao Qisheng has a smart mind but does not think about the right way. He relies on his mother's family's power to win popularity everywhere. He really thinks I can't see it? Lao Jiu's performance is quite unsatisfactory, but..., alas--" Speaking of this, Situ Mingyue couldn't help but sigh.

His Majesty the Emperor's evaluation of his sons was so sharp that He Zhiqiu realized that His Majesty the Emperor was not confused at all, and the performances of the princes were all in his eyes. However, what His Majesty said seemed to be more inclined to His Highness Ninth Highness Situ Lang, but there were deep concerns hidden in his unfinished words. He Zhiqiu was able to understand His Majesty's doubts. His Majesty Ninth Highness was the most in line with his appetite, but from the actual situation, His Majesty Ninth Highness was the most unsuitable among the princes.

Your Highness and Your Third Highness have already had considerable foundations in the Imperial Army. Although they have experienced several baptisms, the foundation laid over the years cannot be completely eradicated by one or two cleanings. Especially for officers at the division level, they cannot be simply replaced by a simple replacement. Moreover, too much action will affect the combat effectiveness of the army, which is something the emperor himself does not want to see. The Sixth Highness usually looks unruly, but his performance at the court meeting in the past one or two years has made a group of court officials look at each other. His mother was born into a noble family in the Wuhu area and its influence is important in the Wuhu area, which is known as the granary of the imperial government. Your Highness Seventh Highness is not only flexible in humans and machine, but also

Moreover, its matrilineal power not only has a strong influence in the two rich areas of the empire, Jiangnan and Donghai, but also has close friends with the great nobles of the Milan Kingdom in the south, and its potential power cannot be underestimated.

Although His Highness Nine is quite popular in the court, he lacks actual supporters. Although many ministers are optimistic about him, they do not think that he can inherit the position of Dabao. In other words, there is a lack of firm support and strong supporters. Of course, it is not impossible to make His Highness Nine take the throne with His Majesty the Emperor currently holding absolute power, but first of all, it is necessary to completely clear it.

The power of the Grand Highness and the Third Highness in the Imperial Army lays the foundation for preventing the possible rebellion of brothers in the future, but this will inevitably cause great turmoil in the army. The situation where there are Taiping Rebellion Party lying on its side and having other powerful people lie on their side, which is tantamount to destroying the city walls. It is actually an unwise move. Your Majesty should also be clear about this, so he is always undecided.

"Your Majesty, you mean that Your Highness Ninth is more suitable..." Seeing His Majesty's eyes looking at him, He Zhiqiu asked softly in a tentative voice.

Situ Mingyue had no expression on her face and did not express her opinion. Instead, she swallowed a secretly rejuvenated magic medicine ninth hidden in the palace, and then asked back: "What do you think of my dear?"

Since His Majesty the Emperor had this intention, He Zhiqiu stopped silent and asked in a deep voice: "Have Your Majesty considered possible problems?"

He let out a long sigh, and Situ Mingyue's eyes also had a little helplessness: "It is because of this reason that I have never been able to make up my mind. If a few brothers turn against each other a hundred years later, and even endanger the survival of the empire, then wouldn't I become a sinner for a long time? How can I see the sects under the nine springs?"

"I have assisted me for decades, and have loyalty to the country and understand my heart. I have recruited me today, that is, I want you to come up with a way to think of both worlds. No matter which son I choose as the heir, I don't mind, but the premise is that I must not let the brothers compete for the throne affect the future of the empire. My health has been getting worse day by day, and I don't know how long I can last. I really can't delay this matter anymore. I want to hear my true words." Situ Mingyue, with a solemn face, finally expressed her intention today.

"Your Majesty is at the peak of the Spring and Autumn Period, why did you make such an inauspicious statement?" He Zhiqiu felt sad. His Majesty's physical condition has not been clearly improved. He is sometimes good and sometimes bad, and the government cannot operate normally. He had to let His Highness and the Third Highness supervise the country, but it has no effect. His Majesty's authority is not something that others can replace. When he heard this, he was even more shocked.

"Well, I don't have to be too careful. I will inevitably die. I am not a god, so I will naturally be unable to escape this disaster. My health is still good now, so you don't have to worry too much. But I have to arrange the matter properly while I am still there, otherwise I will not be able to rest." Situ Mingyue seemed very safe, obviously she was very obedient to this matter.

Hearing Situ Mingyue's words, He Zhiqiu calmed down and carefully considered the tasks assigned by His Majesty the Emperor. After thinking for a long time, He Zhiqiu said, "Your Majesty, I should not inquire about the matter of establishing a crown prince, but since Your Majesty trusts me, I should do my best to do my best. However, in my humble opinion, it is not the best time to establish a crown prince. The current situation is in turmoil and the situation is turbulent. The enemy outside is in conflict with the outside world. No matter which prince is appointed as the crown prince, it will only increase the uncertainty factor, and it is the best strategy for the outside world."

Situ Mingyue was disappointed and expressed her feelings. Unexpectedly, the other party also had this kind of opinion, but he cheered up and asked, "What I mean by my dear is—"

"I thought this might be the case right now," He Zhiqiu's voice gradually became weaker, and only two people in the study could hear it. Situ Mingyue nodded slightly while listening to the advice of the Minister of Military Affairs, and his face gradually became cheerful.

"All princes are born nobles, and their talents are different from ordinary people. I believe that they will definitely be able to satisfy your Majesty. By then, all your actions will be held under Your Majesty's eyes. Your Majesty can be calm and you will not be too late to become a crown prince. I believe that the great masters will have no objection." He Zhiqiu gently stroked the short beard under his head, and a wise light flashed in his eyes. He was obviously very satisfied with the plan he had come up with temporarily.

"When I, my dear plan is indeed very clever, but I still need to make some arrangements. Since I want to play the show, I have to play like him." Situ Mingyue suddenly felt enlightened and her spirit improved a lot.

"Your Majesty, this is a bad statement. This is not a play. Even if it is a play, it can only be considered a fake play. As for everyone's performance, it depends on their own level." He Zhiqiu said seriously.
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