I, the deposed prince, signed in the imperial mausoleum for a thousand years

"Since that's the case, the minister will speak bluntly."

The Minister of Rites said slowly: "Since your Majesty ascended the throne, there has been no queen, and this matter cannot be delayed any longer.

The position of empress is extremely important, not only for the mother's ceremonies, but also for the stability of the harem. I hope your Majesty will make a decision soon. "

As soon as he said this, the officials present all fell silent.

Establishing a queen is no small matter.

It stands to reason that Qin Jiunian did not establish a queen, and they should have made a statement long ago.

But these important ministers were all lucky enough to survive under Emperor Xia's sword, and they really didn't want to risk their lives to get involved in the disputes in the harem.

Anyone with a discerning eye can tell that Qin Jiunian's favorite is Concubine Zhao and Concubine Zhao's daughter Qin Zining.

But at the beginning, Emperor Xia appointed Concubine Li Shu as the empress.

They stand up, no matter who they recommend to be the queen, in the end they may be doomed.

"After standing?"

Qin Jiunian was slightly silent when he heard the words, and then murmured: "I have been busy with state affairs, and I really don't want to waste my energy on other things, but now that I have been on the throne for so long, this matter really shouldn't be delayed any longer. gone."

After all, it is not as simple as a sentence. All kinds of etiquette, sacrifices, ceremonies... It will take a few months to get busy, and he didn't want to waste time on it.

But he also knew that this kind of thing could not continue to drag on.

Hearing that Qin Jiunian had made a decision, all the ministers present held their breath.

"I don't know who His Majesty wants to make queen?"

The Minister of Rites asked slowly.

This kind of question can only be asked by him, and he must be asked.

"Why did Aiqing ask this question?"

When Qin Jiunian heard this question, he asked in confusion: "Didn't I promise my father a long time ago that I would make Concubine Shu my queen?"

Since he had made a promise at the beginning, he would strictly fulfill it. Otherwise, how could he set an example for many ministers if the order was changed day and night.

"Concubine Li Shu?"

As soon as this statement came out, many people were surprised.

They originally thought that Qin Jiunian would definitely make Concubine Zhao the queen.

Because Qin Jiunian obviously loves Concubine Zhao more, and Concubine Zhao's daughter Qin Zining has a peerless sword body.

In addition, in the future, many soldiers of the Zhenbei Army will definitely be transferred away, and the status of the Zhenbei General will also decline. The significance of making Concubine Shu the queen will not be so great.

But he didn't expect that Qin Jiunian would fulfill his original promise and make Concubine Shu his queen.

This is beyond the expectations of many people.

"What, is there a problem?"

Looking at the astonished appearance of Shangshu of the Ministry of Rites and the others, Qin Jiunian asked suspiciously.

From the beginning to the end, he never thought of breaking his promise.

"No...no problem..."

Many ministers shook their heads quickly.

Qin Jiunian had already made a decision, and he still kept his previous promise, so how dare they have any opinions.

"Okay, this matter is settled like this, whoever wants to say, just speak freely."

Qin Jiunian said with a smile.

However, just after he finished speaking, a commander of the Imperial Forest Army hurried to Qin Jiunian's side and whispered a few words in his ear.

When many ministers saw this, they all looked puzzled, not understanding what happened.

"Xu Shijun, a great scholar in the south, is also here for the banquet?"

Qin Jiunian was stunned, and then said happily: "Then why are you still standing there, please invite the old man in!"

In the current world, there are only two or three who can be called great Confucians.

These great Confucians have a unique style, are naturally arrogant, treat wealth and official positions like dung, and are merciless when criticizing the imperial court, and are respected by scholars all over the world.

Before holding the banquet, it's not that Qin Jiunian hadn't thought about inviting Xu Shijun, but he felt that the other party would definitely not give him face, so he had no choice but to give up.

But he didn't expect that Xu Shijun would take the initiative to come to the banquet, so he was naturally overjoyed.

"As ordered."

Hearing this, the commander of the imperial forest army hurriedly invited Xu Shijun to come in.

Qin Jiunian also got up excitedly.

"My dear friends, Xu Shijun, a great scholar in the south, is coming to the banquet, come with me to greet him!"

With that said, he headed out of the main hall.

Many ministers were surprised when they heard this.

"Mr. Xu actually came here on his own initiative?"

They were shocked.

Among them, there are many people who respect Xu Shijun extremely.

He hurriedly followed Qin Jiunian to the outside of the main hall.

And at this time, outside the main hall, there was an old figure, holding a wooden box in his right hand, walking towards with a solemn expression.

It was Xu Shijun!

As soon as they saw him, the eyes of many ministers immediately showed respect.

"The old man has seen His Majesty."

After seeing Qin Jiunian, Xu Shijun was very respectful and bowed in salute.

This suddenly made Qin Jiunian a little uncomfortable. You must know that even when he saw his father, these great scholars didn't have a very good attitude.

"The old man is too polite, hurry up and invite him inside!"

Qin Jiunian hurried forward, supported Xu Shijun and said.

"Your Majesty, this old man is here to plead guilty."

Xu Shijun was not about to enter the palace, but said slowly.

"Sorry?"

Qin Jiunian was stunned, and said, "What is the old man talking about? What is your crime?"

"The old man is not strict in discipline, and the younger brother in the family has committed a serious crime of treason!"

Xu Shijun said slowly.

Not only Qin Jiunian, but also many ministers were stunned by these words, their faces full of doubts.

Although the Xu family is a family in the south, they have been engaged in literature for generations. Although there are some followers in the family, they are not very strong.

How could someone commit the crime of treason.

"This...why did the old gentleman say that?"

Qin Jiunian asked puzzledly.

"Concubine Shu and her elder brother, who is the general of Zhenbei, intend to rebel. When returning to Li's family to visit relatives, she asked her younger brother for the highly poisonous narcissus powder, intending to poison His Majesty first."

Xu Shijun said slowly.

As soon as this statement came out, all the officials present were shocked.

His words, like a boulder thrown into the calm lake, immediately stirred up thousands of waves.

"What did the old man say?"

Qin Jiunian wondered if he had heard it wrong, and said, "Concubine Shu and his elder brother intend to rebel and poison me to death? How is this possible!"

He didn't believe it at all.

If someone else had said that, he would have been furious a long time ago. He was not angry because Xu Shijun was a great Confucian in the south with a very high status, but he didn't believe it.

Because although the Zhenbei General has a large army, his family members are all in the south, and military supplies need to be transported from the south, and the generals in the east, west and south have more soldiers and horses in their hands than the Zhenbei Army.

What's more, among the Zhenbei Army, there is only one strong man in the first level of the Zifu Realm.

If Concubine Shu and her brother want to rebel, they will definitely lose.

There is no benefit other than getting a fate of death and extermination of the nine clans.

"What the old man said is absolutely true."

Xu Shijun said, slowly opened the wooden box, and said: "The first time I knew about this, the old man was righteous and killed his relatives, and beheaded the younger brother, and came to the imperial city to apologize!"

As he spoke, he slowly took out a head from the wooden box.

It was the young man who drew his sword and killed himself after meeting Jin Wang Qin Shunshan.