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Nangong Chen comforted Xiao Fei a little, then he muttered to himself with furrowed brows, "You must treat the people of the world leniently, treat brothers and sisters well, and be filial to the princes of the elders … "But who is this person?"

"We must treat the people of the world mercifully, treat our brothers and sisters well, and filial piety to the elders, to the princes and princes …" "But who is this person?"

"Lie'er has a violent temperament. If he becomes the emperor, he will become a tyrant."

"Yan'er is shrewd and shrewd, I'm afraid that he will not be able to tolerate his brothers and the people under the heavens."

"Chaoyun has a weak personality and lacks the spirit of a ruler descending upon the world."

"Xiu-Er …"

When Nangong Chen said Nangong Xiu, he stopped.

He thought back to when he was sick and Nangong Xiu was the only one who sincerely served him.

He had used the emperor's throne to probe Nangong Xiu, but he was not moved.

Nangong Xiu was a bit cold and detached. However, she was incomparably compassionate and filial. At the very least, once he became the emperor, he would treat the people well, and his brothers well …

His sharp eyes swept across the silent officials below the hall …

Nangong Chen looked at the Prime Minister and said: "My love, you are the current Prime Minister, tell me! Is Fourth Prince Xiu an heir to the throne? "

Ying Ling Heavenly Dao: "No! The fourth prince does not have any prestige among the civil and military officials. As the crown prince, I'm afraid everyone will not be convinced! "

"Who says they can't accept it? I will be the first one to support Nangong Xiu becoming Crown Prince! "

At this moment, the silent Prince Cheng suddenly stood up!

Nangong Chen had always admired this cousin of his who was unmoved by fame and fortune, so he said, "Prince Cheng, what do you think? "Why would you support Xiu-Er?"

Prince Cheng said, "Everyone present knows that this duke has never been involved in the struggles of the princes. Perhaps you would find it strange that this prince would suddenly support the fourth prince!"

Nangong Chen said, "Even I am confused!"

Nangong Chen treated Prince Cheng with a very warm attitude. It was not only because of his achievements in battle, but also because he was a noble person. It was because he was not involved in the war of fame and fortune. He was a loyal member of the royal family and did not form a personal alliance. His stance was neutral and he was a central pillar of the Royal Party!

Prince Cheng said, "Let me tell everyone a story! Most of you probably know that I'm a violent brute who beat his wife! "Just a month ago …"

Prince Cheng told him in detail about Nangong Xiu and Bing Ying breaking into his mansion to save his wife!

After Nangong Chen heard this, he laughed out loud and joyfully said, "This is very suitable for Ying'er's style of doing things, I'm afraid that Xiu-Er will also be forced into a corner! This wife of his was the right one to marry! I was even blaming him for making a mistake! "But he really has good eyes!"

"It's a pity that our son has been kept in the clutches of his wife. In the future, he will suffer greatly!"

When Xiao Fei saw Nangong Chen laughing, she knew that her stratagem had worked!

Originally, she had only thought of Bing Ying's words.

She was a great mother and had done too many things for the Second Prince. However, she had never done anything for the Fourth Prince.

While the Second and First Prince were being loathed by Nangong Chen, she had revealed his true feelings and put on a show. This led Nangong Chen to think about Nangong Xiu …

At that time, she didn't think that she would succeed!

However, even if she failed, it could be said that she had done her duty as a mother to the fourth prince!

But who would have thought that she had succeeded!

From Nangong Chen's expression, she could tell that Nangong Chen had already decided that Nangong Xiu was the Crown Prince's candidate. However, as the Emperor, he could not reveal that he was the one who had chosen Nangong Xiu. He needed the support of the ministers.

Prince Cheng said, "What kind of person is the First Prince and the Second Prince unfamiliar with each other? However, the fourth prince was a heroic youth who did not fear power, had extraordinary martial arts skills, and valued loyalty and righteousness! If anyone dares to object to him being Crown Prince, This King will be the first to not let him off! "

Ying Lingtian said sinisterly: "Fourth Prince, your martial arts are extraordinary? He can't even beat that idiot Second Prince, who's nothing more than a idiot! "

Hearing the Prime Minister's words, Nangong Chen's face sank.

Xiao Fei hurriedly said, "Your Majesty, please forgive us! Actually, this subject has to be blamed on chenqie! "In order to help Yan'er become the Crown Prince, in order to build his prestige in front of the officials, I have always insisted that Xiu-Er lose to me in every fight between princes."

Nangong Chen slightly scolded, "Ignorant! The most important thing in a prince's competition was fairness! [How can I let Xiu-Er down like this?]

His tone was reproachful, but it was obvious that he was very happy to hear Xiao Fei's explanation!

At this moment, the emperor was clearly favoring the fourth prince. The ministers who were very observant already guessed that Nangong Chen already approved of the fourth prince being the crown prince! But he needed the flattery and support of the ministers.

Therefore, a few of the royals followed behind Prince Cheng, expressing their support for the fourth prince as Crown Prince! Some of the First and Second Princes who were not too firm in their stance began to waver in their stance …

Right now, the competition was divided into three factions.

First Prince's Party, Second Prince's Party, Fourth Prince's Party …

However, with the Emperor backing them, the Fourth Prince's Party was much more powerful than the other two factions. However, the two princes, Ao Lingtian and Zhou Yang, stood firmly against the idea of becoming the fourth prince's crown prince.

All of a sudden, another argument broke out in the chamber!

Nangong Chen looked at the Beitang father and son, who were standing at the very side and had never spoken before, and said, "Old General Beitang, you have done countless meritorious deeds for the imperial government and are an elder of the three empires. Why do you have no objections to this matter between you and the princes?"

Beitang said proudly, "Your Majesty didn't ask for this old subject's opinion!"

His attitude was obviously arrogant and dissatisfied. Beitang Ao was the only one in this world who had the right to act so directly in front of all the civil and military officials!

Beitang Ao was the number one expert in the world and he had also made many contributions to the Imperial Court. According to seniority, Nangong Chen even called Beitang Ao uncle!

Even though Nangong Chen had grown up admiring Beitang Ao's fame and achievements, even though he was the ruler of a nation, he was actually very afraid of Beitang Ao!

"Old General Beitang!" Your opinion is of great importance to us, of course! I wonder which prince the old general wishes for to be the crown prince? I wonder what kind of person the old general thinks the fourth prince is? "

Actually, Beitang could intimidate half of the imperial court with a single sentence!

However, Nangong Chen had deliberately not asked!

Nangong Chen knew that the prince the Beitang Clan had always supported was Nangong Lie!

This was the answer he didn't want to hear the most.

As long as Beitang Ao said he supported Nangong Lie, no one would dare to refute him. Even if he rebutted, his strength was limited! In front of this number one expert, even the emperor had to be wary of him, let alone others.

Thus, Nangong Chen's question was extremely skillful and he told Beitang Ao. He only wanted an old general like him, whose prestige had shaken the entire Imperial Court, to support the Fourth Prince. This was because the moment you opened your mouth, there would be less objections!

However, Nangong Chen was still a little anxious.

He knew that Beitang Ao was a man of indomitable and arrogant temper. He would never submit to anyone! This was the demeanor of an expert!

Beitang Ao said arrogantly: "I don't have any opinion towards the Fourth Prince!"

Nangong Chen touched a nail on the head as he braced himself and continued, "Then I wonder who this old general thinks is more suitable to be Crown Prince?"

Beitang said arrogantly, "Fourth Prince!"

When Nangong Chen heard, he said in surprise, "Old General." Didn't you say that you don't have any opinions towards the fourth prince? How could he accept the Fourth Prince as his Crown Prince? " This answer was obviously out of his expectations!

Beitang Ao said with a serious expression, "I have never even seen him before, what thoughts do you have? However, he is the son-in-law of our Beitang Clan. This old man will naturally support him as the crown prince! "

Ying Lingtian immediately said, "Is the old general crazy?" The First Prince and Third Miss of the Beitang Clan were soon to be married as well! Doesn't the old general think that the First Prince and Third Miss are more outstanding youths? "

Beitang said arrogantly, "Bullshit! The most outstanding person in the Beitang Clan was Ying'er! No matter who she marries, the Beitang Clan will support anyone to become the Emperor! "

The Prime Minister had authority over the imperial court and the Northern Tang Dynasty was domineering. As the two of them fought, Nangong Chen was secretly laughing.

This was the situation he, the emperor, wanted to see!

Let the ministers first break their heads, and then he, the emperor, will step in! Clean up the mess!

Currently, Beitang Ao and Ling Tian were the two most influential people in the imperial court. Their opinions could dictate the overall situation! If that's the case, then let the two of them compete!

However, judging from his temper, Beitang Ao seemed to be a bit more unyielding and had the upper hand, and he was supporting the Fourth Prince. This made Nangong Chen feel even better.

Ao Lingtian laughed coldly, "Is that so? "This prime minister heard that the fourth lady of the Beitang Clan was a trash. At that time, she even committed suicide because the fourth prince broke the engagement …"

Beitang Ao suddenly said angrily: "Our Beitang Clan has nothing to do with you, the Prime Minister! In short, the Beitang Clan is supporting the Fourth Prince. Whoever dares to fart anymore will be destroyed by this father's army! "

The moment the tiger showed its might, the kittens and puppies trembled and did not dare to speak!

Everyone knew that Beitang Ao was someone one could not mess with!

Even his son would beat him up when he got angry!

In the old days, when he was a young officer, a censor had argued with him in the court, and in a fit of rage, he had struck the censor with his palm. After treatment by the censor, the censor finally recovered from his injuries a year later.

Ao Lingtian's face turned pale. He was angered to the point of bursting, but he did not dare to make a sound!

This old man was someone he could do as he said!

If they angered him, he would really send his army to annihilate his Prime Minister's Estate. That would be disastrous!

Nangong Chen secretly smiled happily, but on the surface he did not show it, and deliberately said, "Everyone, no need to be restrained, everyone has their own opinions, you can say whatever you want! Say whatever you want! "

All the officials present had looks of disdain on their faces!

This emperor was really treacherous. He knew that no one would dare to oppose him at this time, yet he purposely spoke up to make everyone speak freely.

They despised him in their hearts, but all the ministers' faces were full of respect and loyalty.