Chapter 1109 It's an Incomparably Beautiful Thing

As for why they are keen on establishing a reserve, it is because the ancient medical treatment was underdeveloped, which led to the relatively short life span of the emperors.

The emperor is the center of imperial power and the country. If it disappears, the power of the country will be hollow.

If the crown prince is established early, the crown prince can be established early, preventing accidents and stabilizing people's hearts.

Civil and military officials can also assist the prince in advance.

And the ministers who assist the prince are the ministers who follow the dragon.

That's why those officials are keen on this matter.

But the Qing Dynasty has never had a clear reserve system.

This led to the messy succession of the throne in the three dynasties of the Qing Dynasty.

Qing Taizu Nurhachi did not designate an heir.

After his death, Huang Taiji and Dorgon fought for power for many years.

Emperor Taizong of the Qing Dynasty, Huang Taiji, died violently before he became a heir. The emperor's younger brother Dorgon, the emperor's eldest son Hauge, and others were on the verge of being at war.

In the end, Taizong's ninth son, Fulin, came to the throne as Emperor Shunzhi.

Because he was only six years old, he could not take charge of the government himself, and the clan was still assisting the government, so as to eliminate possible civil wars.

However, Emperor Shunzhi died early and did not have time to establish a succession system. With the participation of his mother, he decided to make the third son Xuan Ye as the heir, Emperor Kangxi.

The reason for his ascension to the throne is mostly because Kangxi had smallpox.

In this era of backward medical treatment, life will not be shortened because of this terrible disease.

At this moment, fourth master was sitting on the dragon chair, with his arms hanging below his knees, and his hands were thick and strong.

The huge Lantian black jade ring finger was embedded in the fingertip, it was the one given to him by the queen.

He looked down at the officials below, and said solemnly: "The matter of setting up a reserve is related to the safety of the country, and it should not be done casually. Right now, my brothers are still young, and I have no intention of setting up a reserve."

"But the holy ancestor established the crown prince early when the first prince was born." An old minister who was not afraid of death said.

As soon as these words came out, fourth master's eyes of the Ming Dynasty became cold and sharp in an instant.

It's okay if you don't mention this, but if you mention this, those incidents of fratricide will be vividly remembered.

Had it not been for Huang Kao, the crown prince would have been established early.

As a result, some princes developed a desire for power and coveted the crown prince's position as the crown prince.

Thus forming parties in private.

And the power struggle among the princes has already disrupted the government.

Coupled with Huang Kao's long reign, the long-term struggle has intensified party formation and selfishness.

Involved are some clan princes, foreign relatives, Manchu and Han ministers, small and medium bureaucrats and scholars.

Whenever a certain group falls, they will be purged and even killed, causing chaos in the court.

In addition, the power struggle needs money.

They colluded with corrupt officials, oppressed and blackmailed the common people, embezzled and stolen, did business and plundered.

As a result, contradictions at the grassroots level are also on the verge of breaking out.

Otherwise, why so many bandits and disaster victims among the people were squeezed out.

These things are intertwined, and in the end it is not the court and the country that suffer.

It is simply that the wool comes from the sheep.

Therefore, the administrative efficiency is seriously affected, and the ruling crisis is prone to appear.

At that time, the imperial court will send people to clean up the mess.

Playing around, it's lifting a rock and hitting yourself in the foot.

In the end, the crown prince, who had devoted all his efforts to training, might not be able to become the emperor, but was played to death by the rest of the princes and officials.

Therefore, it is clearly a failure to establish a reserve early.

Considering this, the fourth master said in a loud voice, "Why did the first prince disappear, don't you have any idea?"

As soon as these words came out, the princes and ministers were so frightened that they immediately knelt down, trembling and daring not to answer.

Because a large part of them also participated in the previous Kowloon seizure.

Now being asked such a question, everyone feels like a bright mirror in their hearts.

Of course they knew that the first prince was targeted by the princes and shot to death with one arrow after another.

He was killed by the flattery and flattery of the officials.

He was killed by his own arrogance as the crown prince.

It was even killed by Emperor Kangxi's suspicion...

Just when everyone was afraid to speak, only one spokesperson risked his life to remonstrate: "Your Majesty, setting up a reserve in advance can also calm people's hearts and ensure a smooth handover of power."

Otherwise, turmoil is prone to occur.

Then, the foundation of the Qing Dynasty is likely to fall into the hands of others.

Immediately afterwards, the rest of the officials followed suit.

"Yes, Your Majesty, if we establish the crown prince early, we will have time to gradually cultivate, establish authority, cultivate party members, stabilize the foundation, secure the hearts of the people in the world, and succeed to the throne smoothly."

"The late establishment of the crown prince will lead to instability in the Qing Dynasty."

To put it harshly, if the emperor dies suddenly and there is no crown prince.

Then, those elder brothers will have internal strife.

Even if the crown prince is established late, cultivated late, and lacks ability, it will be difficult to control the position of emperor.

Fourth master naturally knew what these officials said.

He will not completely reject the topic just because the topic is too sharp.

After pondering for a moment, he said: "Okay, I know this matter well, I will consider it according to the situation, and then make arrangements."

"Yes." The officials replied.

At this moment, only a person who didn't quite fit in with the group stood up and protested: "Your Majesty, you are still young, and my servant suggests that you don't need to establish a crown prince early."

It was Nian Gengyao who said this.

If Concubine Yugui had an older brother, he might also stand in the ranks of support, raising his hands in favor of Fourth Master's early establishment of the heir.

Then he used his contacts to recommend his little elder brother to the emperor.

But his sister is unlucky.

I got pregnant three times in a row, but none of them survived.

Then, of course, he had to sing the opposite tune.

Otherwise, there would be nothing wrong with his sister Concubine Yugui.

Oh, to be precise, there should be nothing wrong with his family.

In this way, he worked hard to contribute to the Qing Dynasty, wouldn't it be in vain to benefit others.

It's better to establish the crown prince later, maybe his younger sister Concubine Yu Gui will give birth to a little elder brother.

At that time, he will add fuel to the flames.

If only the Nian family could train a generation of emperors.

Thinking about it is also a very beautiful thing.

Fourth Master understood both Nian Gengyao's thoughts and the ministers' thoughts.

He frowned, and said impatiently: "Okay, there is no need to talk about this matter, I will make my own decision."

Fourth master talked about this for the sake of it, no matter how daring he was, he didn't dare to say anything more.

Their admonitions belong to their admonitions, and they can't push the emperor too hastily.

After all, such a thing as establishing a reserve has both advantages and disadvantages.

There is nothing wrong with the emperor doing this, and it is not because he has done anything against the rules.

After about a stick of incense, the early court dispersed.

Fourth master is a diligent man, so it's fine to go to court on his birthday.

After going to court, he returned to the Hall of Mental Cultivation to review the memorials.

Not a birthday person at all.

As early as a few months ago, he told the harem to keep everything simple for this year's birthday.

But he said simplicity, the concubines in the harem couldn't help but show a little bit.

So on this day, one by one, they all ordered the servants to send the gifts prepared in advance to the Hall of Mental Cultivation.

After all, it's fine if you don't see him on weekdays.

I can't see you even on my birthday.