Entering the palace, Emperor Ming and Yuan was very happy to see the children. After some remarks, he asked about the situation of the Supreme Emperor and Shoufu.
After the Supreme Emperor returned to Beijing, he went directly to the other courtyard. He did not enter the palace. He had not yet visited him. One thing, he had to ventilate with his son first, and then have the courage to talk to the Supreme Emperor.
So, after meeting with his grandchildren for a while, he lingered to Yuan Qing: "Take your children to please the imperial concubine, and I will talk to the old five."
Yuan Qing Lingzheng wanted to see the imperial concubine. Hearing this instruction from Emperor Ming Yuan, he led the children out. When he came to the door, he remembered that he was going to retire, and turned around and bowed again.
Fortunately, Emperor Ming Yuan didn't pay attention either, so he only thought about how to say this to the fifth.
After Yuan Qingling took the child away, the Emperor of Ming Yuan ordered Mu Rugong to go out to the gate of the hall, saying that he was going to speak with the prince alone.
Yu Wenhao already knew in his heart, but he could only pretend not to know. Father is a conservative and cautious person. Some things are right in front of him, but he will not accept them if they are beyond the scope of his knowledge. Therefore, it is impossible. Tell him that Prince Anfeng had gone to Hyundai, and told him that he was going to abdicate.
Emperor Ming Yuan looked at him and said, "Wang Jiang wrote a letter to build a dam in Beijiang County on the lower reaches of the Huaijiang River. What do you think?"
Yu Wenhao asked, "Where is Beijiang County?"
"The river section of Huai Temple Town."
Yu Wenhao thought for a while, "I think it is unnecessary, why would Wang Jiang propose to build a dam there? Huaigumiao Town is on the high side, and the river bed is deep and diverts within ten miles. There is really no need to do so, but The town of Mumian is low in terrain and flooded all the year round. It is okay to build dams there. But in fact, it is possible to dig a river nearby to draw water from the river for irrigation. These small problems, Erchen thinks there is no need to worry. "
Emperor Ming Yuan looked at him, "The last time you went to Huaijiang, it was just a few days in a hurry. How can you understand it so clearly?"
Yu Wenhao smiled and said, "Emperor Father, although I only go there for a few days, how many miles are there in a day? Can't you come over?"
"It's really rare to see it in my heart and analyze it so well." The Emperor Ming and Yuan was only a test. In fact, Wang Jiang didn't write a letter. It was just a statement from some courtiers who expressed their opinions only by looking at the map.
With this test, you can know whether the fifth child is really concerned about these things, or is it just for political achievements.
In fact, he didn't want to test, but he was going to talk to the Supreme Emperor tomorrow, so he wanted to use this as an opening remark, first praising the old five, and then cut to the topic.
He knew that once the abdication was spoken out, the father would definitely be angry.
Emperor Ming Yuan looked at him and said with a serious face: "There is one thing, I want to talk to you first, you just listen, don't have to argue."
"Yes!" Yu Wenhao brows indifferently, looking at Emperor Ming Yuan.
Emperor Ming Yuan turned the jade finger on his thumb, and the word Chuan frowned tightly. It can be seen that what he said was extremely solemn. He said: "Now the war has stopped, the border is peaceful, and the civil strife has stopped, and I have been wasting badly these years. The body is too much to bear, I have the intention to abdicate. If the Supreme Emperor agrees, within three months, I will fully delegate power to you, and then declare to abdicate and let you ascend the throne as emperor."
At this time, Yu Wenhao complained that Prince An Feng had told him this in advance, because if he hadn't known it in advance, he would have been shocked when he heard it, and even jumped up.
But I know, he really can't pretend to be astonished. He can only look at his father in this way, and for a while, he doesn't know how to react.
But it was precisely this kind of reaction that made Emperor Ming Yuan think he was shocked and overwhelmed. He quickly said: "I know that the decision of this matter is so hasty, and it will really make it difficult for you to accept it for a while. Don't worry, I will not immediately Allowing you to ascend the throne will give you three months, and I will also arrange everything properly to clear away obstacles for you."
After hearing these words, Yu Wenhao was both moved and complicated in his heart, and the emperor father was indeed exhausted for him.
"Father, you are still such a young man, and my son believes that you really don't have to abdicate in a hurry." Yu Wenhao said.
Emperor Ming Yuan looked at him deeply, his eyes faintly full of pride, "Father is not young anymore. In the past two years, he has gradually lost his ability to avoid old age and faintness. Now it is most suitable to abdicate. Don't worry, I will abdicate. , I will also meet you from time to time. If you are willing, you can tell me if you want to, I will believe you too."
He has been an emperor for more than ten years, and there has always been an overlord behind him. Although he thinks he needs an overlord, he does not think that the fifth one needs him. Therefore, if he really delegates power, he must completely let go of him. trust.
After he finished speaking, he lightly patted Yu Wenhao's shoulder, and a light flashed in his eyes, "I am full of confidence in you. I believe that you will take the Northern Tang Dynasty into an unprecedented heyday, prosperous, prosperous, and for generations! "
Yu Wenhao's nose was sour, he slowly knelt down, raised his head, his face was solemn and solemn, "My son... will definitely live up to his father's expectations, he must abide by his duties and guard the northern Tang Dynasty!"
Emperor Ming Yuan breathed a sigh of relief, holding his hand, and pulling him up, "I believe it!"
Yuan Qingling went to the imperial concubine's office, and the imperial concubine now moved to the palace of the imperial concubine. Because of the spring, the place is relatively not so humid and suitable for babies to live in, but the palace of the imperial concubine is still a little more remote. Fortunately, the imperial concubine is used to it. It's quiet.
The mother-in-law and the daughter-in-law talked, and there were children playing around. To this little aunt, the children liked them very much, but they were also very sensible. They would not compare her to her sister because she was so thin. Very, a child born prematurely is a little worse.
Yuan Qingling has seen the little princess. Although the little princess is thin and weak, she is active in breastfeeding, and her crying is enough to raise her breath.
The imperial concubine is now peaceful, but she still says nothing about Emperor Ming Yuan, and only talks to Yuan Qingling about the child. When she is happy, she smiles broadly. It has not been a long time to see her so indulgent and happy. Yuan Qing Ling also felt very happy.
After Yu Wenhao and Emperor Ming Yuan had finished speaking, he came over to greet the imperial concubine. The imperial concubine wanted to leave them for dinner, but someone in the mansion was waiting for the dinner, and Hongye was expected to pass by in a while, so they declined the imperial concubine’s favor. Invited, told me to leave the palace.
On the carriage leaving the palace, Yu Wenhao held Yuan Qingling's hand and whispered softly: "Father has said that he is going to abdicate."
Yuan Qingling was a little surprised, "I just said it so soon? I thought that the emperor must at least mention it to the emperor, so that said, he is determined to do so."
In fact, Yuan Qing Ling originally thought that his father might not retreat so quickly, or could persist for a year or two. This is mainly because now that everything in the middle of the country is gradually on track, even if he does not abdicate, he is more worry-free than before. too much.
And after all, giving up a throne requires a lot of determination. People who can give up the throne are really rare in the world.