The soon-to-be-delivery of the Forbidden City is the most urgent after the entire Forbidden City enters the fourth year of reform

The emperor was still very busy, but the situation in the empire had undergone great changes after three years of rectification. The economy of various places began to recover, and the noisy resistance to reform and the rebellion of the Party came to an end for a while. Although the handling of the Eight Banners system in the three years of reform caused a storm, it was finally safe to survive. The revolutionary party's alliance with relatives and nobles during the Guangzhou Uprising was criticized by internal criticism. For a while, not only did the riots disappear, but even members withdraw one after another.

Similarly, after the main figures who opposed the improvement in the capital were swept away, the place also changed in a similar way. Taking the ground of Guangdong and Guangxi as an example, the land where the emperor was far away was originally settled after the entry of the Marine Corps and the purging of Sa Zhenbing, especially under the black muzzle of the Four Seas. Subsequently, the Imperial Guards Tiger Ben Division went south under the leadership of Cai E and others, and various sects were slacking off, and the ground of Guangdong and Guangxi was greatly stabilized. Guangdong's economic situation and fiscal status did not change significantly.

At the end of the third year of the reform, according to the nomination of Prime Minister Xu Shichang, the emperor made the decision to abolish the position of governor of Guangdong and Guangxi, and decided to establish the governor of Guangdong to manage civil affairs, and at the same time establish the South China Military Region to unify the military affairs of various provinces in South China. Shi Zhaoji was transferred from Shanghai to Guangdong Governor, and Zhang Shaozeng was transferred from the General Senate of the Imperial Guards to be commander-in-chief of the South China Military Region.

Although Zhang Shaozeng is not very old, given his status in the Imperial Guards and his work in recent years, it is still within normal circumstances to be transferred to commander-in-chief of the South China Military Region. Shi Zhaoji became a member of the country when he was less than 3 years old, which was quite popular among people at the time. The Yulin Xibao simply predicted that he was with Zhou Xuexi. He was the hottest candidate for the third generation of Prime Ministers of the Cabinet.

The emperor has already formed a brother-in-law with Tang Shaoyi because of the Chen sisters. If Chen Xuan gave birth to a son and became a candidate in the future, Tang Shaoyi would become the crown prince's uncle. No matter from any angle, this relationship is extremely close. As the son-in-law of Tang Shaoyi, Shi Zhaoji has an additional relationship with the imperial family, which is naturally not a small matter.

After thinking about it, only the current Minister of Industry and Commerce Zhou Xuexi's speed of jumping and importance can be compared with that.

Of course, there are still variables in all this. If Rong Ling gave birth to a prince and became the heir, the families close to him would have a great political score. At this time, because Rong Ling's sister De Ling married an American diplomat, in order to abandon the influence of the United States, according to general public opinion, the emperor would not use all the politicians who were similar to the United States. Tang Shaoyi and Shi Zhaoji both came from the United States and responded to the prime minister's power to this person. Of course, they could get the understanding and help from the United States. However, this must be too strong in pro-Americanism, and Britain, which has the greatest interests in China, will definitely not like it. Germany, whose relationship with the emperor, will not tolerate the emergence of this situation.

Therefore, not only the Chinese people were nervously paying attention to the news about the imperial concubine, but even diplomats from various countries were extremely concerned about it. Although it would be a bit of a big deal to say that a baby would affect several major powers in the next few decades, many things were obvious and without the basis of initial efforts. If you want to work hard in the future, it would be difficult. Therefore, the belly of the two imperial concubines was directly related to the interests of the major powers in China.

Although all countries want to send doctors to understand the imperial concubine's body, the emperor did not give in. He only believed in his own imperial doctor. Fortunately, there was no advanced equipment such as B-ultrasound. Otherwise, once the news of giving birth to a boy or a girl was revealed, wouldn't it be a big fuss at this moment?

Although the key mystery will be left to be revealed for a few days, the vague faction among the court officials is also shown.

With the Zai brothers and Shanqi as the main body, we urgently hope that Rong Ling can give birth to a prince. In this way, in terms of bloodline, the possible future emperor successors are still pure Manchu bloodline; and for the more enlightened Han ministers such as Xu Shichang and Tang Shaoyi, we hope that Chen Xuan can give birth to a prince, because although the edict has allowed intermarriage in Manchu and Han, and the emperor himself has made corresponding practices, this kind of equality has a final test - the right of inheritance. If the children of intermarriage in Manchu and Han cannot obtain equal inheritance rights, then this kind of intermarriage is meaningless - this is why the emperor has not made a decision to establish the queen between Chen Xuan and Rong Ling for a long time. Otherwise, once there is a distinction between status, it will be much more difficult to inherit the throne in the future.

Of course, the vast majority of ministers still obey the emperor's own decisions. In addition to the simple concept of loyalty to the emperor, this also lies in their personal character of the emperor.

As far as the emperor's tendency is concerned, he is inclined to Chen Xuan, otherwise Princess Jiaren would not have been raised by Chen Xuan. Therefore, Chen Xuan already has the reality of a descendant but has no reputation as a descendant. How can he turn a blind eye?

The two opposing factions among the court officials are not invisible to this tendency, but are too smart, and have an obvious tendency to fight for strength and throne behind them. People cannot have political tendencies, but if the tendency is too strong, it is not conducive to unity. These days, although the two factions are polite to each other, the emperor can clearly feel the anxiety and desires of the two factions.

The emperor is not anxious about the ministers!

In the Hall of Yangxin, the emperor was convening a meeting in front of the imperial court, and all the trusted ministers and important royal families were included.

"Today I have convened you all for the imperial front meeting because I want to determine the order and personnel of the throne. In the future, someone will take over the foundation of the empire in a hundred years."

This is not easy to relate to. The two imperial concubines were about to be born. Why did the emperor suddenly have to inherit the throne?

After a long time, Dai Hongci saw that everyone was not talking, stood up and said, "I am trying my best to support the emperor's will. In the future, no matter who it is, the ministers will be loyal to the crown prince and devote all their efforts..."

This was originally quite taboo, and he was loyal to the crown prince and devoted himself to it. So where should he place the current emperor? But everyone's mind was not here, and no one was worried about it.

Everyone's questions are consistent: The "Suction Law of the Greater China Empire" was promulgated last year, but the emperor chose to sign the imperial edict to establish a crown prince today. What is this meaning?

"In accordance with the heavenly inheritance, the emperor ordered: ... According to the provisions of the "Emperoral Succession Law", it is determined that the princes above are the first order heirs; Yi, Jie, Wei, and Lun are the second order heirs of the Greater China Empire, Zaifeng, Shanqi, Zaitao, and Zaize are the third order heirs of the throne, so that all the heirs in the previous order can be inherited by a certain heir in the next order..."

"Your Majesty, never." Zaitou knelt down on the ground, "The slave has no more to be favored by the emperor. How dare you hope for this?"

Zaifeng's two sons Yi and Jie were listed as the second-order heirs, and he was listed as the third-order heirs, and he was regarded as the greatest benefit. The emperor smiled: "Zaifeng, you are my brother, and your son is my nephew. If I have no son in the future, they will be my dearest son and nephew, so don't be afraid."

A light flashed in Wei's eyes. He didn't expect that he would be named the second heir of the throne at this time. It turned out that he had a eager attitude before the emperor traveled through time. He didn't expect that it would not be realized at that time. Now that he had been destroyed for a long time, he was realized inadvertently.

"Wei, you are the best talent among young people. Zaitao is even worse than you. Besides, you have now ascended the position of prince, have a high position and are powerful, and my country will be taken care of in the future."

This was half serious and half serious, and Wei quickly confessed solemnly: "The slave is loyal to the empire and the court, and is extremely supportive of the emperor. The slave has no unreasonable thoughts, but only wants to do a good job and serve as a good barrier. In the future, the empire will have something to do, and the slave will take it with his strength..."

"Okay, okay, I finally live up to my expectations of you..."

While the other ministers and personnel were talking, Wang Shang suddenly rushed to report the news.

"Report, report... The emperor is overjoyed, overjoyed..."

"Birth?" The emperor's hand shook and he twisted the name signed on the bill twice.

"Yes...yes..." Wang Shang was so angry.

"Which empress was born?"

"Is it a prince or a princess?" Everyone next to him focused their eyes, hoping to take out words from Wang Shang's mouth.

"The Empress Shufei... was born...birth"

Everyone held their breath and listened to Wang Shang continuing to say that the emperor was shaking with excitement. What did Chen Xuan give birth to me?

"I gave birth to a dragon...the dragon son!" Wang Shang roared out with all his strength, and then he collapsed due to excessive excitement.

"Congratulations to the Emperor!"

"Congratulations to the Emperor!" Although Shanqi and others were disappointed at the first moment, they quickly expressed their congratulations.

"I am solemn to congratulate the emperor!" Xu Shichang smiled and signed his name steadily on the edict, completing the deputy signing of the Prime Minister.
Chapter completed!