Stand-in eunuch: I pamper the harem for the emperor

Chapter 5
The news from the palace came out last night, causing the entire lifeless harem and concubines to suddenly become active.

It's right to think about it. In half a year, the emperor has not favored a concubine.

Among the three palaces and six courtyards, there are so many resentful women and lustful women, and they still hope to be favored by him.

Especially the concubines, who have not received comfort from the emperor for so long, now have to solve the problem themselves.

Now that the emperor has consummated his marriage with the queen, is it his turn?
It is said that women are the ones who please themselves.

Early in the morning, all the concubines were busy dressing up.

Maybe it was the acupuncture last night that had an effect, or maybe it was psychological, or maybe it was because the news of consummating the marriage with the queen last night spread to the palace.

Murong Yuan swept away the gloom of the past and walked steadily and with dignity.

Eunuch Hai and Lu Hao followed closely behind, heading towards the Zhengyang Palace.

man!
It must be heroic!

Lu Hao was filled with sighs.

On the throne of the emperor, Murong Yuan was in high spirits and looked down upon the world. He was still the same man who arrogated everyone!
The ministers who were still suspicious or had evil intentions are now much more honest.

"Long live my emperor! Long live! Long live!"

Loud voices came and went.

"Everyone loves to be flat!"

Murong Yuan waved his hand, his long sleeves flying.

"If you have something to play, you will retreat if there is nothing!"

Eunuch Hai screamed loudly.

"Your Majesty, I have something to report..."

Prime Minister Yu Qian stood up and bowed.

"Half a year ago, the emperor personally conquered the Great Sui Empire, killed the three princes of the Great Sui Empire, and regained the Qiannan Plain in one fell swoop. He made unparalleled achievements and established a foundation for eternity..."

After flattering each other, Murong Yuan became even more elated.

"However, due to continuous wars and natural disasters in recent years, the national treasury is not sufficient. Wei Chen suggested that taxes could be appropriately increased to replenish the national treasury."

Yu Qian finally got to the point.

After Murong Yuan finished speaking, his eyes swept across the court to see what other people thought.

"Your Majesty, the Prime Minister has good intentions, and there are signs that the Sui Empire is actively preparing for war, and the land of Western Chu is not peaceful. We must be on guard!"

Yu Wenji, Minister of the Ministry of War, stood up and echoed.

Hearing that the Sui Empire was actively preparing for war, and that the Eighteenth Dynasty of Western Chu was also ready to make a move, there was a buzz of discussion in the court hall.

Murong Yuan raised his hand slightly, and the crowd became quiet.

"Since the Prime Minister said so, then we will increase taxes. As for the increase, we will draw up a formula and submit it."

Murong Yuan made a quick decision and actually agreed.

Lu Hao cursed in his heart, you are really a decent emperor, haven't you heard of the natural disasters that have been going on for years?Dare you raise taxes?Doesn’t this mean that the government will force the people to rebel?

In fact, Murong Yuan didn't know it, but the Dayan Empire owned three fertile plains, plus the Qiannan Plain that had just been included in the territory, so what was this tax?

The Dayan Empire has a standing army of more than 200 million, and there is no money in the treasury, which means there is no military spending. How can the empire still stand on its own if the military spending is gone? "This is for your Majesty's Majesty, and I have my own merits."

Dugu Shenyong, the Marquis of Zhongyong, stood up and handed over a fold.

Although verbal affairs and Zhezi are both for the emperor to make decisions, Zhezi is a formal document and is suitable for important events.

Eunuch Hai went down to retrieve the fold, then bowed and handed it to His Majesty the Emperor.

Murong Yuan opened the book and scanned it, the smile on his face gradually solidified, and a trace of anger flashed in his eyes.

"Marquis Zhongyong, why did you bring up the matter of establishing a crown prince again?"

Murong Yuan held back his anger and asked.

Murong Yuan is 33 years old this year and has four princes and five princesses.

The eldest prince Murong Xian, 11 years old, was born to Concubine Li.

The father of Concubine Li Yu Wenqingli was Yu Wenji, who was also the Minister of the Ministry of War.

The second prince, Murong Yao, was ten years old and was born to Yi Guifei Dugu Yi.

The fifth prince, Murong Heng, was eight years old and was born to the noble concubine Shangguan Yuehua.

The seventh prince, Murong Jing, is five years old and the direct descendant of the former Queen Chen.

And Zhongyong Hou Dugu Shenyong is Duguyi's father.

Marquis Zhongyong was conferred by the former emperor. He held a high and powerful position and commanded a 30-strong army at the Yanshan camp east of Yandi City.

There is no doubt that this old guy wants to make his grandson a prince.

However, the civil officials headed by Prime Minister Yu Qian wanted to make Murong Xian the crown prince.

Because at the age of 11, Murong Xian showed extraordinary talent, being both civil and military, generous and benevolent, possessing both ability and political integrity, and already looked like a wise king.

"Reporting to Your Majesty, the establishment of a crown prince is the foundation of the country. I think this matter should be done sooner rather than later. Please think again, Your Majesty!"

Zhongyong Hou Dugu Shenyong responded loudly.

"Your Majesty, what Marquis Zhongyong said is absolutely true. The position of the prince is related to the prosperity of the country and the safety of the country. I second my opinion!"

Prime Minister Yu Qian immediately agreed.

"Wei Chen agrees!"

"The minister waits for the second opinion!"

"..."

Suddenly, in the court hall, hundreds of civil and military officials stood up one after another.

Prime Minister Yu Qian and Zhongyong Hou Dugu Shenyong are not the same people at all.

Unexpectedly, there was such a tacit understanding on the matter of establishing the crown prince!
There is no doubt that Murong Yuan and the Queen consummated their marriage last night, and the two of them were worried that the new Queen would give birth to a prince.

At that time, there will be one more person vying for the position of prince, and the difficulty will be even greater.

"What are you shouting about? Are you forcing the palace? The emperor has to consider such a big matter as appointing a crown prince. Does he still need your consent?"

Lu Hao suddenly jumped out, pointed at the officials below, and shouted angrily.

(End of this chapter)