The Seventh Prince was truly dumbfounded. Nearly a hundred commanders controlled millions of soldiers, and the Border Army numbered in the hundreds of thousands. With such a request, if the Emperor did not have any life-saving medicine, he would definitely choose to compromise. At that time, Xue Chengtian would have to support him in order to avoid civil war. However, Ye Qinghan had extended his life at the most critical moment. This was a supreme treasure that could extend his life for thirty to fifty years without a problem! Why would Ye Qinghan help the Emperor to extend his life? Now that he was supporting someone, the benefits he would receive would be far better than following the old Emperor!
Many people did not understand, including the Fourth Prince and Xue Wuhen.
This time, Ye Qinghan did not attack the Seventh Prince. He would not come out to look for trouble, otherwise, this matter would definitely implicate him.
The Emperor directly issued an order to remove the official positions of the group of military bigwigs, take back their official seals, and seize the control seal of their military headquarters. They were grounded in their mansions, and no one was allowed to go out without orders.
"Left Minister, these positions have been vacated. You came from the Army, so you must have a way of identifying people. Recommend some of these positions to me, and I will re-appoint according to the list. As for the position of Crown Prince, we will discuss it the next day." The Emperor said indifferently.
"Thank you, Your Majesty! Tonight, I will test some people loyal to Your Majesty to replace these traitors. "Ye Qinghan bowed and replied.
"Follow me into the inner palace. I have something to ask you." The Emperor got up and dismissed the officials. He beckoned for Ye Qinghan to follow him.
Ye Qinghan followed the Emperor into the inner palace. There were only maids and a loyal guard supporting him.
Ye Qinghan stood on the Emperor's left, supporting him. His large hand reached out and felt that the Emperor's life force was very little. Without any life-saving medicine, it would be difficult for him to last ten days. Even with the Elixir of Life and other medicines, it would at most extend his life by ten years.
"Left Minister, perhaps the supreme Realm Lord took pity on me and sent you to my side at the end of my life." The Emperor was extremely weak, but at this moment, his face was filled with gratification. Perhaps it was the final radiance of the setting sun, but at this moment, there was actually some luster.
"Since I've eaten Your Majesty's meals, I naturally have to share Your Majesty's burdens. Your Majesty doesn't need to take it to heart," Ye Qinghan said respectfully.
"If all my princes were as agreeable as you, I would not be so tired. Ah …" The Emperor sighed. He waved his hand at the guard beside him and said, "Tianci, leave. I have something to ask my beloved minister."
The imperial bodyguard bowed and retreated. Only the Emperor and Ye Qinghan were left in the large courtyard of the inner palace.
"Help me sit down. Let's talk about the future Crown Prince."
In the garden, the Emperor was supported by Ye Qinghan to sit at the stone table. Ye Qinghan stood respectfully beside him.
"Minister Zuo, in your eyes, which prince is most qualified to be the Crown Prince?" The Emperor looked at Ye Qinghan and asked in a low voice.
"Your humble servant does not dare to speak carelessly. I presume that Your Majesty has already made a judgment," Ye Qinghan said hurriedly.
"Ah, my beloved minister, there is no need to be restrained. As the saying goes, the onlooker sees more clearly than the person involved. Since I asked you to speak, then speak. I can use this as a reference," the Emperor said majestically.
Ye Qinghan paused for a moment. He bowed and said, "Then your humble servant will speak carelessly. If my words are wrong, Your Majesty, please do not be angry."
The Emperor looked at Ye Qinghan and nodded.
"In your humble servant's opinion, the Ninth Prince is suitable to be the Crown Prince. With Your Majesty's wisdom, the Fourth Prince is suitable to be the Crown Prince and also suitable to be Your Majesty. Perhaps this is why your humble servant does not have Your Majesty's foresight," Ye Qinghan said in a low voice.
"Oh? What do you mean? "The Emperor's eyes flashed as he asked curiously.
"The Fourth Prince does things steadily and deeply. He acts decisively and is also very vicious. In order to seize the throne, he is even willing to kill his own brother. When he ascends the throne, he will definitely disregard the kindness and take down all the generals who assist him. Once the birds are gone, the bow is put away, and the hounds are cooked. This is the Emperor's technique …" Ye Qinghan said gravely.
"What did you say? He killed his own brother? "the Emperor asked with a frown.
"Your Majesty … Your humble servant misspoke. I did not mean to maliciously slander the Fourth Prince …" Ye Qinghan hid the meaning in his heart, but no one could tell that he wanted to slander the Fourth Prince.
"Speak the truth! I have repeatedly taught you not to kill your own brothers. In order to seize the throne, they actually want to kill their own brothers. What will happen in the future? "the Emperor said angrily.
Ye Qinghan pretended to be helpless and told the Emperor the news of the Fourth Prince sending assassins from hell to kill Xue Wuheng and Xue Wu. This matter had already determined the Fourth Prince's fate.
"Your Majesty, there is something that I don't know if I should say." Ye Qinghan hesitated for a while, wanting to say something but stopping.
"Speak!" the Emperor ordered firmly.
"The Fourth Prince's methods are sufficient, but he has no military achievements. There are also very few people in the military who support him. If he becomes the Emperor, he will definitely set off a reign of terror. He will kill the meritorious officials who follow you and replace them with his own trusted subordinates. When that time comes, the vitality of the Snow Empire and the God Realm will definitely be greatly damaged. Your Majesty, please reconsider." Ye Qinghan reminded respectfully.
"I was confused about this point. Thanks to your reminder, I understand." The Emperor nodded slightly, acknowledging Ye Qinghan's prediction.
"Then continue to analyze the Ninth Prince. Why is he suitable to be the Emperor?" The Emperor was quite curious. The Ninth Prince had already been grounded and banished to the Cold Palace. He did not understand why Ye Qinghan would recommend him to be the Emperor.
"The Ninth Prince's conduct is moderate and he understands the way of the Emperor. Back then, he was also unwilling to offend the other Princes. He was apprehensive of Your Majesty's orders and was not allowed to kill his own brothers. That was why he showed mercy to those stubborn and mischievous people. It can be seen that he does not revere the law, but Your Majesty. As a son, he has done sufficiently well. Your Majesty should not be angry with him." Ye Qinghan explained.
"After your reminder, that is indeed the case. If he did not listen to me, he could have used the situation to suppress the people of the other Princes. I have misunderstood the Ninth Prince." The Emperor nodded repeatedly, but he did not know that this was completely Ye Qinghan's sophistry.
Ye Qinghan's eyes flashed with a faint smile. Toying with the Emperor in the palm of his hand seemed to be thinking for the Emperor. This Emperor's Technique was much better than this Emperor's.
Ye Qinghan smiled. "The Ninth Prince has many advantages. For example, he treats meritorious officials well and understands balance. With him overseeing the Sacred City, the Snow Country and the Divine Realm may return to your peak in the future. In addition, Imperial Concubine Xue is the motherly model of the world. When I was outside the palace, I heard that Imperial Concubine Xue loves the people like her own children. She taught the Ninth Prince to treat the people of the Snow Country well and love Imperial Father. From the Ninth Prince's performance, Imperial Concubine Xue's teaching is indeed good. Your Majesty's painstaking efforts were not in vain."
When he said this, the little money-grubber in Ye Qinghan's bloodline sneered. Ye Qinghan had cuckolded the Emperor several times. If the Emperor knew about this now, he would probably be angered to death. There was no need to do anything.
"Then should I appoint the Ninth Prince as the Crown Prince?" The Emperor asked doubtfully.
"Absolutely not. You know the Fourth Prince and the Sixth Prince's character. Now that you have appointed the Ninth Prince as the Crown Prince, they will definitely join forces to attack the Ninth Prince and splash dirty water on him. They will even disregard the face of the Imperial Family. They will say anything and do anything. Your Majesty's body is weak now. If you are angered to death, it will not be good. For now, you should quietly recuperate and put aside the political affairs. Who knows, your injuries might be completely eradicated." Ye Qinghan quickly reminded.
"Then I will leave a decree for you. I will cultivate in peace. From today onwards, you will be an assistant minister and help me deal with political affairs. In the future, you will assist the Ninth Prince. Do you understand?" The Emperor said in a deep voice.
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