nashuaworldcup Chapter 375: He was the Crown Prince before and after his arrest, so wasn't Yang You's arr
Chapter 375: He was the Crown Prince before and after his arrest, so wasn't Yang You's arr
"Grandfather, although the court officials have some reservations about Youdi, in my opinion, it has not yet come to the point of changing the heir apparent."
Yang Tan stepped forward, his expression calm and his voice steady.
He glanced at Yang You, then at the towering pile of memorials on the imperial desk.
"Now that my brother has returned, I will return the power of regent to him."
He spoke with composure and candor, as if he were simply doing something perfectly natural.
But only he knew what he felt when he said those words.
Since his brother is using retreat as a tactic to advance, then fine, he'll retreat too.
However, many of these memorials were submitted by court officials requesting a change in the heir apparent.
Furthermore, during the period when there was no news of Yang You, the officials in the court had already assumed that Yang You could not return, and they all submitted memorials requesting that another crown prince be established.
The emperor's grandfather was fully aware of these matters.
Yang Guang also looked at the memorials, his expression complex.
The idea of re-establishing a crown prince was not only the idea of the court officials, but also his own.
After all, in his heart, the chances of Yang You returning were slim.
The Western Regions are so far away, and there are so many foreign people. No matter how powerful Lü Xiao is, he is still made of flesh and blood.
Moreover, he was seriously ill at the time, so how could the court allow the position of crown prince to remain vacant?
"hey-hey……"
Yang Ruyi listened to her two nephews making their moves and felt incredibly satisfied, her eyes almost unable to take it all in.
One retreated to advance, while the other explained the situation clearly.
The former, though pitiful, also suffered a dramatic fall in reputation, but still retained the status of the crown prince.
The latter, during his regency, was deeply supported by the court officials and handled government affairs in an orderly manner.
These two are really hard to choose between.
A dilemma, a real dilemma!
Even with his vast experience and wisdom, Yang Guang would find it difficult to handle such a situation.
He leaned back in his chair, his fingers tapping lightly on the armrest, making a rhythmic tapping sound, his brows furrowed into a deep frown.
He really wished he could just stay sick and never recover, so he wouldn't have to suffer like this.
"Grandfather, this cousin is the crown prince, this cousin is also the crown prince."
Just as the Imperial Study fell into a deathly silence, a childish voice rang out.
Lu Yan, who was eating pastry crumbs, looked up and stared at Yang Guang with an innocent expression.
Yang Ruyi, who was eating melon seeds, quickly suppressed her laughter, her cheeks puffed out like a toad's, and her shoulders trembled.
This kid is really not afraid of making things worse, he actually came up with this terrible idea.
Two crown princes? Isn't the sky falling?
If you fight me and I fight you, won't the Sui Dynasty be in complete chaos?
"Just eat yours."
Lu Zhen pushed the pastries on the table in front of Lu Yan and said in a low voice, his face full of helplessness.
This kid is just making things worse. Grandfather is already annoyed, and he's adding fuel to the fire.
Moreover, my grandfather's condition has finally improved somewhat, so we mustn't let him get upset again.
"Cousin, you eat! Cousin, you eat too! Let's see who can eat faster!"
Lu Yan jumped off Yang Guang, carrying a pastry in each hand, and ran to deliver it to Yang You and Yang Tan. He looked up at them with a grin and said...
"Thank you, cousin..."
Yang You and Yang Tan took the pastries, but neither of them had the heart to taste them.
But Lü Yan's words struck Yang Guang's mind like a bolt of lightning.
He sat up abruptly, a glint of light flashing in his eyes.
There can only be one heir apparent, regardless of past merits or demerits.
Since that's the case, let's have a competition.
Besides, although he is currently suffering from some illnesses, he is not going to die.
At the very least, he can hold on until the competition between the two ends, until the day one of them finally ascends to the throne.
"You'er, during the time you were arrested, your grandfather spoke to your brother."
If you are unable to return, he will become the Crown Prince of the Sui Dynasty.
Yang Guang spoke slowly, his voice not loud, but every word clearly reached the ears of everyone present.
"Yes, grandson understands."
Yang You nodded, agreeing with this statement.
If it were him, he would have done the same.
A country cannot be without a ruler for a single day, and the position of crown prince cannot be left vacant.
My grandfather's decision at the time was correct.
"Ren'an, your brother Youdi has always been the crown prince personally appointed by your grandfather."
Yang Guang turned his head and looked at Yang Tan.
"Your grandson knows."
Yang Tan lowered his head, his voice tinged with disappointment, but he didn't show it directly.
It seems that the ministers' opinions are never as good as the emperor's.
In my grandfather's eyes, all those memorials and petitions were ultimately no match for the crown prince whom he had personally designated.
"Both Daxing and Jiangdu have suffered from war and are in dire need of reconstruction."
I have decided to send you two out to gain experience; whoever wins the hearts of the people will inherit my throne.
Yang Guang stood up, put his hands behind his back, and glanced at his two grandsons.
This was the best solution he could think of.
He couldn't let these two fight in the Eastern Capital, lest it damage their harmony and cause brothers to quarrel.
The two were separated, one going to Daxing and the other to Jiangdu, a great distance apart.
Who succeeds to the throne depends entirely on their personal political achievements and who can win the hearts of the people.
Let the people choose, is that alright?
In this way, no one will complain, and the grandfather will treat everyone equally and will not be blamed.
"What do you two think?"
Seeing that the two remained silent, Yang Guang asked again.
"Grandfather's suggestion is excellent, and I have no objection."
Yang You felt relieved, and the fist in his sleeve loosened again, his palms sweating.
As long as he isn't deposed as crown prince, there's still a chance.
If he's going to Jiangdu, then he should go to Jiangdu. He should do a good job and make some achievements.
Let my grandfather see, let the court officials see, that Yang You is not a useless person who only knows how to lose battles.
"Please arrange where your grandchildren will go, Grandfather."
Yang Tan was not afraid to compete with Yang You, because at least he had never been captured by foreigners or taken captive to the Western Regions.
In this respect, he is better than Yang You.
"You'er then went to Jiangdu, and Ren'an went to Daxing."
After careful consideration, Yang Guang finally made a decision.
It was clear that Yang You had lost the support of the court officials and his reputation had plummeted.
If he were to remain in Daxing, he would not be able to achieve much political success, as he would be constantly hampered and unable to act freely.
But Jiangdu was different; that was where he made his fortune.
He started his business in Jiangdu and worked his way up to where he is today.
Furthermore, the officials there needed a way to get promoted, and Yang You provided them with the opportunity to support the emperor.
Having resolved the dispute over the crown prince, Yang Guang was in high spirits, and the gloom on his face vanished.
Now, he no longer has to dream about how to arrange things between the two of them.
It was thanks to Lu Yan's cleverness and innocent words that he managed to offer some guidance to someone like him who was blinded by his own involvement.
Yang Ruyi, on the other hand, looked like she hadn't had enough; this melon was not tasty at all.
Especially Yang You, who was the crown prince before he was arrested.
If he still has a chance to become the crown prince after being arrested, then wouldn't his arrest have been for nothing?