Chapter 1059: Crown Prince Liu Xie!【2】

Although Empress Dowager Dong said to let everyone speak freely.

But obviously, there was no one in this hall stupid enough to truly speak freely.

The change of the throne is the stage for the reshuffling of power.

If one is not careful and stands on the wrong side, they will likely be squeezed out of the core of power.

And Empress Dowager Dong's words just now were already very clear: the Emperor already had the intention to establish one of the imperial sons as Crown Prince.

As for which one.

Who standing in this hall could not guess?

If it were the eldest imperial son, then the people sitting behind the beaded curtain should be Empress He and 'Shi Hou'.

Instead of Empress Dowager Dong and 'Marquis of Dong' Liu Xie.

It is rumored that Empress He and the eldest imperial son Liu Bian are currently under house arrest, one in the Changqiu Palace and the other in the Wende Hall.

As for Grand General He Jin, he did not even enter the palace today.

As it stands, Empress Dowager Dong has already grasped the overall situation.

"Grand Tutor..."

The hall was silent, and as the officials looked at each other, Empress Dowager Dong, who was kneeling behind the beaded curtain in a black dress, cast her gaze on Yuan Kui.

Yuan Kui bowed and stepped forward.

"Grand Tutor, what is your opinion on this?" Empress Dowager Dong asked.

That gaze passed through the beaded curtain.

"Empress Dowager..." Yuan Kui held his tablet high and said: "This old minister believes that since His Majesty already has an intention, we should naturally follow His Majesty's decree. Although His Majesty is still seriously ill, it is not impossible for him to recover."

"His Majesty has boundless blessings and will surely have a day of recovery."

"The matter of establishing the Crown Prince is to ensure the eternal security of the country, so this old minister believes that we should prioritize His Majesty's wishes, which is also conducive to following the will of Heaven."

"Good." Empress Dowager Dong, kneeling behind the beaded curtain, nodded with satisfaction.

Yuan Kui's words were watertight, making Empress Dowager Dong very happy.

"Since the Grand Tutor has already said so, I will not say more." Empress Dowager Dong behind the beaded curtain pulled Liu Hong's hand and slowly stood up.

When Empress Dowager Dong stood up, all the officials below the hall knelt on the ground.

In front of the hall door, Jian Shuo, who was guarding with one hand on the hilt of his sword, also cast his gaze into the hall, the expression on his face relaxing.

Establishing Liu Xie as Crown Prince was indeed Liu Hong's previous wish.

This is beyond doubt.

Last year, Liu Hong had the intention to establish Liu Xie as Crown Prince.

It was just that at that time, it was during the Yellow Turban Rebellion, and he needed Grand General He Jin and the power of the relatives to balance the noble families.

So under that situation, establishing the Marquis of Dong, Liu Xie, as Crown Prince was not conducive to stabilizing the court.

It was precisely because of this that when officials advised him to establish a Crown Prince, Liu Hong did not choose his eldest son, Liu Bian.

"His Majesty is seriously ill today, but he has long had the intention to establish his second son, Liu Xie, as Crown Prince."

Empress Dowager Dong, in a black dress, pulled Liu Xie and walked out from behind the beaded curtain.

Wearing a brocade robe, the four-year-old Liu Xie looked at the officials below with his curious big eyes.

"Now that His Majesty is seriously ill and cannot handle state affairs, I, as a mother, am more anxious than anyone, but the country cannot go a day without a ruler."

"I am following His Majesty's wishes and asking you all about establishing the Crown Prince. Since you have no objections, I will follow His Majesty's wishes and establish the Marquis of Dong, Liu Xie, as Crown Prince."

"During His Majesty's illness, the Crown Prince will supervise the country, assisted by the Grand Tutor, the Three Excellencies, and the Nine Ministers."

"Until His Majesty recovers."

"Do you have any objections?"

The officials kneeling on the ground kowtowed and shouted in unison.

"We will strictly follow His Majesty's wishes and strictly follow the Empress Dowager's decree."

"We will strictly follow His Majesty's wishes and strictly follow the Empress Dowager's decree."

"We will strictly follow His Majesty's wishes and strictly follow the Empress Dowager's decree."

After the officials shouted, Empress Dowager Dong nodded with satisfaction, then took Liu Xie's hand and led him step by step to sit on the supreme throne.

The four-year-old Liu Xie sat on the throne, looking around.

"Alright, since the Crown Prince has been decided, you may return to your respective duties."

"Grand Tutor, Minister of Works, Grand Marshal, Minister of Works, please stay; I have matters to discuss with you."

Empress Dowager Dong was now seated beside the dragon throne where Liu Xie sat.

After the officials retreated, only Yuan Kui and the others remained in the hall.

Several people stood up.

They stood bowing below the steps.

"Grand Tutor Yuan, Minister of Works Cui..."

"You are all the pillars of the Great Han, the left and right hands of His Majesty, and the virtuous talents who assist the country."

Empress Dowager Dong said slowly: "I am but a woman and have never participated in state affairs. The reason I am doing this today is also because I was forced to."

Yuan Kui took the lead in nodding.

"Grand Tutor Yuan..."

"I heard that the Grand General claimed illness today, but I sent people to the Grand General's mansion and did not find him. It is said that the Grand General has already left the city and is in the military camp outside the city." ===== CHAPTER 1061 =====