Chapter 40: : The Prologue of the Prince Controversy

　　President Hai put the scroll in the brocade box, and was placed beside him by Emperor Xia.

　　This scene makes everyone jealous, and I have never seen your Majesty attach so much importance to things outside the body. Xiao Rui's gift was really delivered to the heart.

　　 spent a small amount of money, you say you are not angry.

　　 After that, everyone in the hall moved their eyes to Xiao Feng, Xiao Yuan, and Xiao Ming.

　　 The mother-in-law of the three of them wanted to ask for affection, but seeing the expression of Emperor Xia, she was afraid of self-defeating, so she dared not speak.

　　 "Get up." Xia Huang looked at the three of them, and said in a calm tone.

　　 Xiao Feng's three people were up and down, and they knelt down honestly, saying, "I dare not."

　　 Xia Huang said: "My birthday, I will not punish you. Since I like to kneel, I will go to the imperial mausoleum to kneel from tomorrow."

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

　　 Kneeling? When did you start kneeling? When did you kneel? How many days do you kneel?

　　 They didn't dare to ask or say, they could only get up in a hurry, and thanked them with an order: "The children follow the order."

　　 Xiao Rui smiled secretly, this punishment is big enough, enough for three people to drink a pot, don't think about it anymore.

　　 Then, the eighth prince Xiao Jing presented a birthday gift.

He ingeniously prepared an "Agricultural Science Story", which was a newly compiled book on agricultural sciences under his organization. It provided good guidance on farming and mulberry cultivation. However, after Xia Huang opened it, he found the content and other information. Some books are mostly the same, but their natural value is not as good as the portraits sent by Xiao Rui.

　　 Finally, the nine princes Xiao Yan, the calligraphy he sent was quite satisfactory.

　　 Then, the birthday feast was opened and dishes were served.

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

　　 After eating, he withdrew from the table. Instead of drinking and eating, he served tea. According to previous rules, after drinking tea, the family banquet is over.

　　 But this time, Emperor Xia had something to say.

　　 "After today, I will be fifty-three, and I have been in the throne for almost 20 years. The country cannot be ruled out for a day. Similarly, the delay of the crown prince will also cause the country's turmoil."

　　 In an instant, the whole hall was silent, as if a fine needle fell on the ground and the sound could be heard.

　　 Everyone is short of breath.

　　 Someone is thinking again, could it be that your Majesty will take this opportunity to appoint the prince?

　　 Someone also guessed, who is the prince's candidate in your majesty's mind?

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

Emperor Xia said again: "The Seventh Prince Xiao Rui, the Eighth Prince Xiao Jing, and the Ninth Prince Xiao Yan, you are the same age and have not yet opened the mansion. I intend to allow you to open the mansion at the same time in three months. After you open the mansion, nine of you The prince is considered an adult."

　　 "I have given you enough time to be at ease, but after three months, you must fulfill your responsibilities as a prince. I will give you more burdens and manage the court for me inside and outside."

　　 "I believe that the future prince must be witty, intelligent, superior, possess both political integrity and ability, and be both civil and military. Only in this way can Daxia's future be brighter. Princes, please work hard."

　　 This is the first time that Emperor Xia has mentioned the position of the prince so thoroughly, and the words are straight enough.

　　Who has the ability! Who is the prince!

　　 Starting three months later, the fight for the crown prince has just kicked off.

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

Xiao Rui let out a sigh of relief and secretly called "Sure enough." Just as Jia Xu guessed, Emperor Xia seemed to be raising Gu. He wanted to breed a suitable prince who could lead Da Xia to a more brilliant brilliance, instead of keeping it. the Lord.

　　 After the three-month waiting period, the capital city will be completely plunged into the undercurrents. All forces must choose a camp, and even if they don't help, they must also raise the banner of standing out. And where should I go? Xiao Rui fell into deep thought, and discussed it with Jia Xu after deciding to go back.

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

　　 After that, let Grandpa Hai pick up the brocade box and leave the Hall of Preservation with it.

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

　　 The princes didn't even think about quarreling, they went back to their homes and digested what the Emperor Xia liked.

　　 Xiao Rui also returned home, and invited Jia Xu to discuss it.

　　 After knowing everything, Jia Xu studied Xia Huang's words carefully.

　　 After a long time, Jia Xu was shocked and said: "It seems that Emperor Xia has laid out today's affairs a long time ago."

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

Jia Xu said: "Emperor Xia said: The future prince must be witty, superior, possess both ability and political integrity, and be civilized and martial ethics! This is the criteria for assessing the crown prince candidates. The first is the nine of you. The prince does everything he can to fight for the throne. Only wit can win. Moreover, the criterion for winning is superiority. In addition, superiority does not mean ultimate victory. You need to have virtue, civil and martial arts. See In the future, Emperor Xia often tests the prince's schoolwork, which is a part of the test."

　　 "Wisdom and clever, superior, with both ability and political integrity, civil and military virtue..." Xiao Rui had a strange face: "Who among the princes now has this ability?"

　　 Jia Xu smiled: "I think your Highness has it."

　　 "Um..." Xiao Rui said awkwardly, "Mr. Don't want to make fun of me."

　　 Jia Xu said: "It's not a joke, but a real idea. What's more, the absence of these qualities does not mean that there will be none in the future. Martial arts can be practiced, and literature can be learned."

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

　　 Jia Xu also shook his head and said: "I don't know, but I believe that your majesty has a plan, and very people can guess it."

　　 Thinking that his advancing value is only 10 and knock down Xu Xianyang with a full 80 advancing value. What kind of character will befall again if you gather the advent value again?

　　 "Sir, what should Xu Xianyang do? Are we still touching him?" Xiao Rui asked.

Jia Xu said: "I thought that Emperor Xia would move him, but now it seems that Emperor Xia will wait for others to take action. If it were before, we could bring down Xu Xianyang and perform well in front of Emperor Xia. The position is about to begin, so it's not easy to get ahead. But it would be a pity to waste this opportunity. Therefore, we need to find someone to do it, and let His Majesty know that His Highness is helping the flames."

　　 Xiao Rui was happy when he heard it. This is borrowing a chicken to lay eggs.

　　 "I will think about the specific method again, Your Highness..." Before Jia Xu was finished, Gao Quan hurriedly came to give it.

　　 "Your Majesty, your majesty's reward is here." Gao Quan said.

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

But to Xiao Rui's surprise, Father Hai came in person, and the gifts given by Emperor Xia were gold ten thousand taels, ten jade articles, a red rabbit and a BMW, a strong bow, a set of four treasures in the study, and the royal flower in the palace. Some paper.

　　 "Thank you, Father Hai came here in person." Xiao Rui smiled, and handily gave him the one thousand taels of cash.

　　 Hai Gong Gong accepted it comfortably: "His Royal Highness is filial and honest, and he has the Sacred Heart. Naturally, the slave will come personally. His Highness will stay, and the slave will enter the palace for resumption."

　　 Watching Father Hai leave, Xiao Rui looked at the rewards held by his servants, and wondered a little: "What does the emperor father mean?"

　　 Jia Xu solemnly said: "The red rabbit BMW strengthens the bow and reminds His Majesty to practice martial arts diligently. The Four Treasures of the Study and Huanhua Paper, warn His Majesty to study hard. You can become a martial artist! Your Majesty, it seems that your Majesty has a lot of expectations for you."

　　 Xiao Rui immediately felt a little proud when he heard it.