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As the position of Prime Minister of the Cabinet was vacant, Jiang Nansheng stood in the first row of civil servants.

After Zheng Wenyang finished speaking, Chen Zhengde looked up at the hem of Jiang Nansheng's official uniform and stood out from the line.

"Your Majesty, the Chen family has been stationed in Ningyuan City for many years and is well aware of its importance. The Later Jin was mainly composed of the Jianzhou Jurchen tribe. During the lifetime of the previous Khan, the Haixi Jurchen and Donghai Jurchen tribes were expanded and incorporated into the Later Jin.

Although the new Khan is the legitimate son of the old Khan, he cannot gain the support of other tribes..."

"Lord Zheng is not fully aware of the actual situation in Ningyuan City. The situation is not as serious as Lord Zheng said. It is not enough to shake the barrier we have set up in Ningyuan City. Your Majesty, please trust General Chen."

"Yes, the Chen family has been stationed in Ningyuan City for many years, so they know the interests involved."

"What Lord Zheng said is not without reason. After all, he is in that position."

The ministers in the hall were whispering to each other, and they were divided into two factions. Their conversations were all about the border war.

Lord Yang expressed his different opinion, "Regarding the war, I believe that none of my colleagues here has a better say than Lord Zheng.

Your Majesty, there have been constant battles in Ningyuan City since the sixth year... Although I, an old minister, do not understand military affairs, should we change our thinking to defend the city?"

Jiang Nansheng raised his head and looked at Emperor Jianming who was sitting at the top. Yu Guangzhong, the Minister of Revenue, stepped aside and stood beside Lord Yang, saying:

"Your Majesty, please allow me to report that the current situation in the country is critical. There are many government affairs that need to be sorted out and improved by the cabinet, and there are hidden worries about border troubles that need to be properly dealt with. The cabinet is an important support for Your Majesty to handle state affairs, and the position of the Prime Minister is of vital importance."

As Fu Chi spoke, his blessed earlobes trembled slightly, and his face was serious:

"Among all the ministers in the cabinet, Lord Chen Zhengde has far-reaching strategies and is more familiar with dealing with similar difficult government affairs in the past. Moreover, Lord Chen comes from the Chen family stationed in Ningyuan City. The Chen family has always been loyal and has obeyed the orders of three generations of emperors."

"The current situation requires someone like him who can plan comprehensively and rally people's hearts to serve as the Prime Minister. Only in this way can he work with His Majesty to stabilize the government."

Fu Chi looked up at Emperor Jianming and said in an old and powerful voice: "I beg Your Majesty to grant the appointment of Mr. Chen Zhengde as the Prime Minister of the Cabinet!"

Lord Yang opened his eyes wide, turned around and looked at Fu Chi, raised his finger and pointed at him angrily, "Are you using the tense situation at the border to threaten His Majesty again?"

Fu Chi bowed, "I dare not! Lord Yang, please be careful with your words. You and I are here to share His Majesty's worries."

After he finished speaking, several officials came out and agreed with Fu Chi's proposal.

Of course, there are also people who support Lord Yang's ideas.

Zhao Yu looked indifferent, as if he didn't notice that his ministers were arguing over this matter.

He set his eyes on Jiang Nansheng and saw him nod slightly. Just as he was about to speak, Chen Zhengde stood out from the line.

"My father has been with Emperor Taizu since he was a teenager. Even now, in his 80s, he still remembers his duty as a minister and has not forgotten his original intention. He has been stationed in Ningyuan City diligently... I gave up literature and took up military service as the runner-up in the imperial examination, just to inherit my father's legacy. Now I have given up military service and taken up literature again. Compared with other ministers in the cabinet, I have less experience."

"I only hope to assist His Majesty and share the glory of the prosperous era. I do not ask to be able to take on this heavy responsibility. I still hope for Your Majesty's wise judgment!" Chen Zhengde lifted the hem of his official robe, knelt in the hall and touched the ground with his forehead.

Another official came out from the line and knelt behind Chen Zhengde, "Your Majesty, please make a wise decision and don't let our loyal ministers feel disappointed!"

After this person finished speaking, those who supported Chen Zhengde as the Prime Minister of the Cabinet all knelt on the somewhat gray gold bricks in the hall.

Their voices echoed in unison above the Hall of Supreme Harmony.

"Your Majesty, please make a wise decision and don't let the loyal ministers feel disappointed!"

"Your Majesty, please make a wise decision and don't let the loyal ministers feel disappointed..."

Lord Yang's lips trembled, "You...are you forcing His Majesty?"

Zhao Yu, who was sitting on the dragon throne at the top, spoke: "My dear ministers, please stand up... Lord Fu is right. The Chen family has been loyal for three generations, so their loyalty is beyond doubt.

Zhao Yu then added: "Lord Yang is not only the grandfather of the Queen, but also a Grand Secretary of the Imperial Academy. I have to consider his words carefully. The matter of the Prime Minister of the Cabinet will wait until after the Mid-Autumn Festival!"

After Zhao Yu finished speaking, he waved his hand, stood up from the dragon throne and walked towards the side hall.

The words he had just spoken were still echoing in the Hall of Supreme Harmony.

When Chen Zhengde stood up from the ground, his upright face was covered with a dark cloud, like the gray haze outside the palace.

He turned his head as he was being escorted away.

It passed over the thin and old Lord Yang, and finally fell on Jiang Nansheng, who was standing with Zheng Wenyang.

Jiang Nansheng noticed Chen Zhengde's gaze, looked up at him, and a faint smile appeared on his lips.

Everyone couldn't help but look at Jiang Nansheng and Chen Zhengde.

The Jiang family and the Zheng family did not express any opinions on what happened in the court just now. Suddenly, all kinds of speculations appeared in everyone's mind.

Chen Zhengde bowed towards Jiang Nansheng, and when he saw the eunuch coming over to deliver a message, he slowly withdrew his hand.

Zhao Yu stood in front of the open window. Outside the window of the south study, he could see the lotus pond of the Qianqing Palace, where koi carps were swimming leisurely in the lake.

There was obvious envy on his face. When he heard the footsteps behind him, he just turned around to look at Jiang Nansheng, then set his gaze on the lotus pond.

After Jiang Nansheng walked in, Huang Tong, who was following him, bowed and walked out.

After an unknown amount of time, Zhao Yu turned around, looked at Jiang Nansheng and said softly, "Lord Qin came to see me yesterday."

Thinking of what Qin Lang said to him, Zhao Yu's calm and fair face turned red, and it was hard to tell whether he was angry or uncomfortable.

Jiang Nansheng smiled, "Your Majesty, I also have something to give you. I told you last time that all the evidence I can get is sorted out clearly."

As he spoke, Jiang Nansheng took out a memorial from the inner pocket of his court robe and handed it to Zhao Yu with both hands.

After Zhao Yu took it, he did not open it immediately.

"Sir Jiang, do you still remember what you said to me?" There was a resolute look on his calm face, as if he would not give up until he heard Jiang Nansheng's promise.

"Your Majesty is merciful." Jiang Nansheng smiled and said slowly, "The affairs in the palace will be arranged by Concubine Shu and Huang Tong. There are members of the Chen family in the Jinwu Guard, Your Majesty must not trust them too much. The commander of the Jinyi Guard is my father, a trustworthy person. If anything happens, Huang Tong and the Jinyi Guard can be entrusted to pass on the message."

Seeing that Zhao Yu seemed to be hesitant to speak, Jiang Nansheng put down the teacup in his hand and said, "Your Majesty, please feel free to speak."