The System Forces Me to Be the Emperor

Eunuch Hai put the scroll into the brocade box, and Xia Huang put it beside him.

This scene made everyone envious, never seen His Majesty attaching so much importance to things outside of him. Xiao Rui's gift was really sent to his heart.

You also spent very little money, and you said that you are not angry.

Afterwards, everyone's eyes in the hall moved to Xiao Feng, Xiao Yuan and Xiao Ming.

The mother and concubine of the three of them wanted to ask for love, but seeing Emperor Xia's expression, they were afraid of self-defeating, so they dared not speak.

"Get up." Emperor Xia looked at the three of them with a calm tone.

The three of Xiao Feng felt ups and downs in their hearts, they still knelt obediently and said: "I dare not."

Emperor Xia said: "It's my birthday, so I won't punish you. Since you like to kneel, let's go to the imperial mausoleum to kneel tomorrow."

The hearts of the three of them tightened, and they suddenly became confused and had a myocardial infarction.

Kneeling? When did you start kneeling? Kneel until what time? Kneel for a few days?

They didn't dare to ask, they didn't dare to speak, they could only get up in a hurry, received the order and thanked him: "Your servant complies with the order."

Xiao Rui smiled secretly, this punishment is big enough, enough for three people to drink a pot, and the knees will not feel better.

Afterwards, the Eighth Prince Xiao Jing offered a birthday present.

He ingeniously prepared "Agricultural Story", which is a newly edited book about agriculture under his organization. It has good guidance on farming and mulberry planting. However, after reading it, Emperor Xia found that the content and other current Some books are mostly similar, so the natural value is not as good as the portrait sent by Xiao Rui.

The last one is the Ninth Prince Xiao Yan, the calligraphy he sent is quite satisfactory.

Afterwards, the birthday banquet begins and the dishes are served.

Ten hot dishes, ten cold dishes, four soup dishes, four side dishes, four fresh fruits, melons and fruits, candied fruits, snacks, cakes, cakes and other pasta.

After eating, the dining table was removed, and tea was served instead of wine. According to the past rules, after drinking tea, the family banquet is over.

But this time, Emperor Xia had something to say.

"After today, I will be in my fifties, and I have been on the throne for almost twenty years. A country cannot be without a king for a day. Similarly, if the crown prince is not established for a long time, it will also cause turmoil in the country."

In an instant, the entire hall was silent, as if a thin needle could be heard falling on the ground.

Everyone was short of breath.

Some people think again, is it possible that His Majesty wants to take advantage of this to appoint a candidate for the crown prince?

Some people also guessed, who is the candidate for the crown prince in His Majesty's mind?

At this moment, everyone seemed to have a kitten scratching in their hearts.

Emperor Xia said again: "The seventh prince Xiao Rui, the eighth prince Xiao Jing, and the ninth prince Xiao Yan, you are about the same age and have not opened the mansion yet. I intend to allow you to open the mansion at the same time after three months. After the opening of the mansion, the nine of you The prince is considered an adult now."

"I have given you enough time to be free and easy, but after three months, you have to fulfill your responsibilities as princes, and I will add burdens to you to manage the inside and outside of the court for me."

"I believe that the future prince must be witty, intelligent, superior to others, possess both ability and political integrity, and have both literary and military virtues. Only in this way can the future of Great Xia be brighter. Princes, please work hard."

This is the first time Emperor Xia has mentioned the position of the crown prince so thoroughly, and what he said is straightforward enough.

Who is capable! Who will be the crown prince!

Starting three months later, the competition for the position of the crown prince just kicked off.

Some princes are already ready to move, and their flickering eyes show their inner ambitions.

Xiao Rui let out a breath, and secretly called "Sure enough", just as Jia Xu guessed, Emperor Xia seemed to be raising a gu, he wanted to raise a suitable heir, who could lead Daxia to a brighter glory, instead of a conservative one. host.

After the three-month waiting period, the capital city will be completely plunged into undercurrents. All forces must choose a camp, even if they don't help anyone, they still have to set up the banner of staying out of it. And what should I do? Xiao Rui fell into deep thought, and decided to have a good discussion with Jia Xu after returning home.

Emperor Xia drank a cup of tea and finally got up: "Let's go, I still have work to do."

After all, let Eunuch Hai pick up the brocade box and leave the Palace of Preserving Harmony with it.

As soon as Emperor Xia left, the concubines went back to the harem.

The princes were not in the mood to bicker, and went back to their residences to digest Emperor Xia's words.

Xiao Rui also went home and invited Jia Xu to discuss.

After Jia Xu understood everything, she carefully pondered Xiahuang's words.

After a long time, Jia Xu was shocked and said: "It seems that Emperor Xia has already planned today's matter."

"Sir, why did you say that?" Xiao Rui asked.

Jia Xu said: "Emperor Xia said: The future prince must be witty and intelligent, superior to others, possess both ability and political integrity, and have both moral and military virtues! This is Emperor Xia's assessment criteria for candidates for the crown prince. The first rule of wit and intelligence is the nine of you. The prince will do everything he can to fight for the throne, and only wit and intelligence can win. Moreover, the criterion for winning is superiority. In addition, superiority does not mean final victory, one must be talented, virtuous, and both civil and military. See Come on, Emperor Xia often tests the prince's studies, which is a part of the test."

"Wisdom and intelligence, superior to others, both ability and political integrity, Wencheng Wude..." Xiao Rui's face was strange: "Among the current princes, who has this ability?"

Jia Xu smiled, "I think His Highness has it."

"Eh..." Xiao Rui said awkwardly, "Sir, don't make fun of me."

Jia Xu said: "It's not a joke, but a real thought. What's more, if you don't have these qualities now, it doesn't mean you won't have them in the future. Martial arts can be practiced, and literature can be learned."

Xiao Rui nodded and asked, "But why did His Majesty wait three months before allowing us to open the mansion?"

Jia Xu also shook his head, and said: "I don't know, but I believe His Majesty must have a plan, and very few people can guess it."

Thinking that his own descending value is only 10, but taking down Xu Xianyang is a full 80 descending value. If all the descending points are collected, what character will descend?

"Sir, what about Xu Xianyang? Shall we move him?" Xiao Rui asked.

Jia Xu said: "At first I thought Emperor Xia would move him, but now it seems that Emperor Xia will wait for other people to make a move. If it had been before, we could have brought down Xu Xianyang and performed well in front of Emperor Xia, but now His Highness is about to open the palace, the Crown Prince The position is about to start, so it's inconvenient to stand out. But it would be a pity to waste this opportunity. Therefore, we need to find someone to take action, and let His Majesty know that His Highness is fueling the flames."

When Xiao Rui heard it, he was happy. This is borrowing the chicken to lay the egg.

"I'll think about the specific method, Your Highness..." Before Jia Xu finished speaking, Gao Quan came to report in a hurry.

"Your Highness, Your Majesty's reward has arrived." Gao Quan said.

Xiao Rui and Jia Xu looked at each other and hurried out to receive the reward.

To Xiao Rui's surprise, Eunuch Hai came in person, and Xia Huang rewarded him with ten thousand taels of gold, ten pieces of jade, a red rabbit and a horse, a strong bow, a set of four treasures of the study, and the raccoon flowers used by the palace. Some paper.

"Please trouble Eunuch Hai to come here in person." Xiao Rui smiled and handed him the one thousand taels of silver.

Eunuch Hai accepted it with peace of mind: "Your Highness is benevolent, filial and honest, and has a sacred heart. Naturally, this servant will come in person. Your Highness will stay, and this servant will enter the palace to revive the order."

Watching Eunuch Hai leave, Xiao Rui looked at the rewards that the servants were carrying, and was a little puzzled: "What does the emperor mean?"

Jia Xu solemnly said: "The red rabbit and the BMW strengthen the bow, reminding His Highness to practice martial arts diligently. The Four Treasures of the Study and Huanhua Paper, remind His Highness to study hard. Only by writing can become martial arts! Your Highness, it seems that Your Majesty expects a lot from you."

When Xiao Rui heard this, he immediately felt a little proud.