Drive a RV and go farming in ancient times.

These words revealed the various aspects of the civil and military officials in the court.

Some were shocked, some were uneasy, some were thoughtful, some frowned in displeasure, and most were surprised. No one expected Wu Weizhong to bring up this matter so suddenly. It was too abrupt and everyone was at a loss for reaction for a moment.

Sitting high on the dragon throne, Emperor Yongping had a blank expression on his face, even a little distracted. He suddenly remembered what the prince had said to him before.

The prince knelt before him respectfully, his expression frank but his tone firm.

He was naturally shocked after hearing this, and subconsciously thought about it several more times. The prince said that he liked Ah Li, but Ah Li was still young and had not yet figured it out, so he was willing to wait for her for ten years!

As for whether A Li would be willing to accept this marriage ten years later, the prince had no regrets.

Ten years. In a person’s life, how many decades can be wasted?

Besides, even after ten years, the other party may not agree. Wouldn’t that be a waste of time?

Ten years later, the prince was already twenty-four years old. Young men from aristocratic families usually got married at the age of seventeen or eighteen. If everything went well, he would be the father of several children by the time he was twenty-four.

This is just one of them.

Secondly, as the crown prince, heir to a country, if he fails to get married, he will be suspected and criticized, which will be greatly detrimental to his position in the court!

More importantly, they will lose the support brought by the marriage.

It was impossible for the prince not to understand the pros and cons, but he still knelt down and begged him to agree.

From the perspective of an emperor, he had no reason to refuse, and he should even be happy about it, but as a father, he couldn't help but get angry.

There is also an unexpressible jealousy!

In his opinion, the reason why the prince insisted on this marriage even at the cost of waiting for ten years was at most 30% because of his friendship with A Li, and the rest was because of Xu Huaiyi and his wife.

He is the prince's biological father and has raised him for eleven years, but the affection between them is not as great as the three years he spent in the Gu family.

How can one let go of this?

At this moment, watching Wu Weizhong's hard work in preparing for the Crown Prince to attend court events, Emperor Yongping had mixed feelings. His first reaction was that this was Xu Huaiyi's instruction. He looked indifferently at the figure and did not utter a word for a moment.

Therefore, the hall was completely silent.

It was not until another minister stood up to support Wu Weizhong's petition and the emotions became even more intense that it seemed to awaken some people, and they began to stand up and express their opinions one after another.

Some people are in favor of it, while others are against it.

Everyone has their own explanation.

Those who were in favor all believed that the prince's status as the crown prince had already been determined, that he was extremely talented, and that the several great scholars who had taught him all praised his talent. He was fully qualified to observe government affairs in the court, and it would certainly be beneficial for him to be exposed to government affairs early.

The reasons of the opponents were simple and crude. They used age as an issue. Although a fourteen-year-old had gotten rid of his status as a child, he was not yet an adult. According to past practice, the princes would get married, move out of the palace, and set up their own residences before entering the court to observe government affairs.

Therefore, it is not unreasonable for them to use this excuse to stop it.

The two sides started arguing, both had very tough attitudes and neither was willing to give up.

Those in favor dare not back down. They have been caught with something in their favor and have no room for retreat. They can only go all the way.

The opposing party represents the interests of other princes. The crown prince has entered the court to observe government affairs so early, and his foundation is too solid. What should they do with the princes they support?

Therefore, we should try to stop him for the time being. At the very least, we should not distance ourselves too much from other princes. At the very least, we should wait until the fourth prince born by the queen grows up and has someone to check and balance him, so that he will not dominate the world.

Both sides cited classics and argued fiercely. For a while, they were evenly matched and it was difficult to tell who was winning.

However, most of the court officials just stood by and watched the show quietly.

In particular, some people in the cabinet stayed out of the matter and had no intention of getting involved.

until……

"quiet!"

The eunuch's sharp voice sounded, and the hall suddenly became so quiet that one could hear a pin drop.

It seemed as if all the noise just now was just an illusion.

Xu Huaiyi lowered his head, the corner of his mouth twitched, and then, the next second, he heard Emperor Yongping ask, "Lord Xu, what do you think about this matter?"

When Emperor Yongping asked this question, all the civil and military officials in the court involuntarily looked at Xu Huaiyi, and they were all curious about how he would answer.

Support or oppose? Or play it safe and muddle through?

Some people are also speculating about Emperor Yongping’s intentions. Is this a warning or a test?

Prime Minister Sun was probably the most nervous one. He looked at Xu Huaiyi with a worried look in his eyes. Even he himself didn't know what the appropriate answer would be.

Xu Huaiyi turned a deaf ear to all of this. Although he had expected this, he still felt chilled when he heard Emperor Yongping ask him about it. A hint of sarcasm flashed in his eyes, but his tone was respectful and polite, "Your Majesty, I agree with Lord Wu's request."

After these words were spoken, the hall fell silent for a moment.

Most of the court officials were confused by his attitude. What was he doing?

Didn't he just refuse to let the prince be his son-in-law? Why did he suddenly turn around and support him so clearly?

This is clearly contradictory!

Since she has rejected the marriage proposal, it is obvious that she does not think highly of the prince and does not want to get involved in the fight for the throne. But now she has made such a firm statement. What's going on?

Emperor Yongping was also stunned. It was obvious that Xu Huaiyi's answer was beyond his expectations. He calmly asked again, "So, Lord Xu also thinks that the Crown Prince should come to the court to observe government affairs?"

Xu Huaiyi once again made his position clear, leaving no room for misunderstanding.

Emperor Yongping's eyes flickered, "Don't you think the prince is still too young, Lord Xu?"

Xu Huaiyi said innocently and blankly, "Is fourteen still young? The prince is extremely intelligent, and his knowledge and ability are known to everyone. It is far less meaningful for him to stay in the upper study to study than to observe government affairs. Only practice can bring true insights. Talking about war on paper is still too superficial. Therefore, I think it is a good time for the prince to observe government affairs..."

Zhang Gelao, one of the important ministers of the cabinet, finally could not bear it any longer and stood up to oppose. He refuted Xu Huaiyi with righteous words, believing that proposing that the prince should enter the court to observe government affairs at this time was like forcing things to happen too fast and would do more harm than good to government affairs. It would be better to wait until the prince gets married, when he will be mature and better able to share the worries of the emperor.

As soon as he expressed his position, several people quickly jumped out to oppose it.

Obviously, these people are all disciples and old friends of Lord Zhang, and they support the fourth prince born to the queen.

The Fourth Prince is seven years old this year and is also studying in the study. He can be considered smart, but he cannot be compared with the Crown Prince.

Besides, he is really young, and if he wants to enter the court to observe government affairs, there are people waiting for him.

Those who supported him understood this. They could not change their disadvantage due to age, so they could only try their best to delay the prince's entry into court later.

Xu Huaiyi was not a pushover, and he had already prepared for this. When Zhang Gelao brought up the issue of forcing things to grow, he sneered and started to mock everyone, "I just want to ask all the adults who used the young prince as an excuse to stop us, don't you feel guilty when you say this?

Even if you can go against your conscience, won't your face hurt?

All the prominent families in Beijing would train their heirs by bringing them along and guiding them carefully from childhood. Studying is important, but if you only know how to study but don't know how to apply it flexibly, what's the difference between you and a nerd?

Whose eldest son or grandson in your family is a nerd who only knows how to study?

Who hasn’t been involved in family affairs early on by following the elders?

Wait until you get married before contacting each other?

I can only say that what you elders have done is a complete failure. You are completely irresponsible and are simply making a joke of the future of the entire family. Haha!

This is different for me. Although my eldest daughter is only ten years old, she has already helped me solve my problems. In a few years, when the Gu family is handed over to her, I can go to the countryside to retire with peace of mind. "

After a series of attacks and counterattacks, the opponents of the squeeze were left red-eared and speechless.

Who said that what Xu Huaiyi said was true? When wealthy families train their heirs, they will indeed bring them with them from a young age to allow them to gain experience, broaden their horizons, and hone their minds. When they are a little older, they will let them do some specific tasks, from childhood to adulthood.

Knowledge gained from books is always shallow. To truly understand something, one must practice it oneself. No amount of preaching is as good as letting people experience it personally. The experience they gain from doing it themselves is better than thousands of words from others.

I am not afraid of making mistakes, I am just afraid of not having the chance to look, do and reflect on them.

But can the prince be the same?

When it comes to interests, no matter how guilty or unreasonable one feels, one must argue with reason. So some people dissuaded the prince on the grounds that he was the heir to the throne, and that he must be cautious when entering the court to observe government affairs, and must not act rashly, so as not to affect the government.

After hearing such unreasonable words, Xu Huaiyi could not help but rant again, "Just because the prince is the heir to the throne, he should come to the court earlier to observe government affairs. After all, your children and grandchildren are not up to standard. You are only worrying about your own families, but what about the prince?

With such a heavy responsibility in his shoulders, how could he dare to be lazy or slack off?

I am wondering, why don’t you want to see the prince be diligent and dedicated?

Also, to observe government affairs in the court, to observe government affairs, gentlemen, what does "observe" mean, don't you understand? It means to observe more with your eyes, not to let the prince handle government affairs personally. With the emperor and the cabinet, how much does it matter whether the prince is young or not? What can he affect the overall situation?

I am really curious. It is obviously a trivial matter. Why are you trying so hard to stop it? What are you afraid of?"

He asked the last sentence seriously, as if he was really confused.

But to the opposing party, it is tantamount to hurting the heart.

Their faces changed drastically. After loudly rebuking Xu Huaiyi, they knelt down one after another to express their loyalty to Emperor Yongping, singing, reciting, acting and fighting with great emotion.

The other court officials who did not take sides were all dumbfounded, and were also shocked by Xu Huaiyi's performance just now.

It is true that Xu Huaiyi has been very low-key in the court meetings in recent years, basically not expressing any opinions, and being tactful and considerate in his behavior. This is the first time that he has shown such an aggressive and sharp-tongued side.

Just to allow the prince to attend court and observe government affairs?

This can only be done by the prince's die-hard fans, right?