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Chapter 281 Edge ()

During the emperor's mourning period, all government affairs came to a halt.

Only the Pingzhou battle report did not stop. For more than a month, one letter after another has been sent to the capital.

The prince had been kneeling for many days, feeling exhausted, anxious and gloomy. When he saw the Pingzhou battle report again, he was almost furious. Finally, he couldn't bear it anymore and called Prime Minister Wang, Duke An and other important ministers to the side hall to discuss matters.

Prince Dongping and his son, Prince Huaiyang and his son all went to the side hall together. King Gaoliang, whose brain was burned out, was also helped into the side hall by his son Jiang Yi.

No one noticed that Princess Nanyang, dressed in white, quietly entered the side hall.

Of course, when everyone stood still, they all noticed that Jiang Shaohua had arrived.

Prime Minister Wang frowned and said calmly: "His Royal Highness the Crown Prince has summoned his ministers to discuss the war and the matter of killing and killing. The princess, a girl, will definitely have nightmares if she hears this, so it is better not to listen."

Zhang Shangshu, who has always been a close confidant of Prime Minister Wang, immediately echoed: "What the Prime Minister said is true. Even the Queen Mother never attends military meetings. It concerns the security of Daliang territory, so please stay away temporarily."

Dai Shangshu also agreed and asked the princess to leave.

Duke An Guo didn't say anything, but he thought in his heart that Princess Nanyang should be more honest and peaceful and leave as soon as possible. Don't disrupt government affairs.

His Royal Highness the Crown Prince hesitated for a moment and was about to speak when he saw Jiang Shaohua step forward and said unhurriedly: "The chaos in Pingzhou has far-reaching consequences. Wang Cheng recommended General Wei to quell the chaos. As a result, General Wei was defeated." Defeated, General Du was killed, and the British Guards Battalion suffered heavy casualties. Now the defeated generals rushed back to the capital in panic."

"The rebels in Pingzhou are fighting more and more bravely, and their numbers are increasing. Now they are taking advantage of the great funeral in the palace to leave Pingzhou and plunder the surrounding counties. If this continues, all the northern counties will follow. It’s messed up.”

"My Nanyang County is indeed quite far away from Pingzhou, and I can't come to Nanyang for a moment of chaos. But as the princess of Daliang County, I am deeply worried about the fate of Daliang State, and I am also willing to contribute to the imperial court to pacify Pingzhou as soon as possible."

"Prime Minister Wang, Zhang Shangshu and Dai Shangshu are all important ministers of the imperial court. They should know that everyone can work together. At such a critical moment, they are still mocking and sarcastically accusing me that a woman should not participate in government affairs. It is really disgusting."

"No wonder the imperial court is losing battles one after another. It is really a tragedy for the Liang Dynasty to have ministers like you who do not distinguish between high and low and are only interested in internal struggles for power."

These words were extremely harsh and harsh.

Prime Minister Wang suddenly changed his color.

Zhang Shangshu and Dai Shangshu also changed their expressions and glared at each other.

If it hadn't been for the fact that His Highness the Crown Prince and all the feudal princes were at the house of a girl who didn't even have a haircut, they would have gotten into an argument with each other on the spot.

His Royal Highness the Crown Prince was also shocked and stared blankly at his cousin who was showing off his power.

An Guogong and others were so shocked that their eyes almost dropped. These days, Jiang Shaohua mostly accompanies Empress Dowager Zheng in the palace. Although she appears in the mourning hall of Zhaohe Hall every day, she is considered low-key and peaceful.

Who would have thought that this opening of his mouth would be as shocking as ever, revealing his sharp edge.

Jiang Shaohua didn't look at anyone else, only looked at the ugly-looking Prime Minister Wang, and said calmly: "I am a woman, and I am the princess of Daliang County who was personally appointed by the late emperor. I have soldiers and food, and my status is the same as that of a vassal king. In this regard, who can compare with Wang Cheng? It’s all clear.”

"In the past, when I was in Nanyang County, I couldn't participate in court affairs, so that's all. Now that I have entered the palace, I am naturally qualified to participate in military and state affairs, and I can also attend."

"Is Prime Minister Wang dissatisfied with this, questioning the late emperor?" Even Prime Minister Wang couldn't bear to be suppressed by such a hat.

Prime Minister Wang immediately handed over his hands and apologized to the prince: "I made a mistake for a moment, and I never meant to accuse the late emperor. Please forgive me, Your Highness."

Jiang Shaohua said coldly: "Prime Minister Wang said he didn't, but he knew it in his heart. Therefore, I, Nanyang County, presented high-yield new grain to the court. Prime Minister Wang did not even send anyone to Nanyang County to investigate and verify, and asserted that I, Jiang Shaohua Shaohua is nonsense and has ulterior motives.”

"Today, I will ask the Prime Minister face to face. I dare to ask Prime Minister Wang, what mistake did I, Jiang Shaohua, make in dedicating all the new grains in Nanyang County to the imperial court? What bad intentions did I have? What can I gain from it? benefit?"

No one expected that Jiang Shaohua would launch attacks one after another.

Unfortunately, this question is simply difficult to answer.

Everyone present knew that it was a good thing for Nanyang County to donate grain seeds last year. Prime Minister Wang suppressed this matter in order to suppress the Queen Mother's party. Emperor Taikang, who fell ill on his bed, had no choice but to side with Prime Minister Wang for the sake of the stability of the court. Even Empress Dowager Zheng could not support Zhang Mu in Nanyang County.

Jiang Shaohua was so angry that he took advantage of this great opportunity to express his anger.

Her bright eyes were like two sharp swords, piercing Prime Minister Wang's heart: "Why doesn't Prime Minister Wang say anything? Is it because he feels guilty?"

As expected of Prime Minister Wang, after the initial anger and embarrassment, he quickly calmed down: "I always act for the sake of Daliang. When Nanyang County donated grain seeds before, I thought that the yield was inflated and untrustworthy, so I strongly advocated dismissing the memorial. At that time The emperor is still alive and agrees with my proposal."

"The princess keeps using this matter to make trouble. I also want to ask the princess, what is her intention? Could it be that she has long been dissatisfied with the emperor and the court, and has a secret grudge in her heart?"

Jiang Shaohua's expression was indifferent: "Right and wrong all depend on the human heart. Whether it is public or selfish, Prime Minister Wang himself knows best."

Prime Minister Wang has been in charge of the court for decades, and he has never been afraid of Empress Dowager Zheng. Today, I was so angry that a thirteen-year-old girl turned black, which was really unprecedented.

Seeing that the situation was not going well, Zhang Shangshu opened his mouth to help. Jiang Shaohua had already looked over sarcastically: "Zhang Shangshu is the Minister of the Ministry of Personnel, in charge of the promotion of officials below the third rank, and is a minister of the imperial court. The Emperor has great trust in you, Prince. Your Highness is very kind to you."

"You don't think about how to be loyal or how to share worries, you just wholeheartedly flatter the prime minister. Are you worthy of being a minister of the Ministry of Personnel with this kind of behavior?"

Zhang Shangshu was so humiliated that his face turned red and his whole body trembled: "The princess is insulting and trampling on my character."

Jiang Shaohua sneered: "Could it be that Zhang Shangshu is allowed to humiliate me, the Princess of Nanyang, and I should just swallow my humiliation and be kicked out silently? Furthermore, Zhang Shangshu's character is obvious to everyone. Do you still need me to humiliate and trample on you?" ?”

Zhang Shangshu: "..."

Jiang Shaohua's gaze fell on Dai Shangshu.

Dai Shangshu felt nervous and secretly thought something was wrong. Sure enough, the next moment a storm was coming.

"With the chaos in Pingzhou, does Shangshu Dai have any clever ideas? I don't think so. It turns out that Shangshu Dai can only bully a little girl who doesn't even have a hairpin, but when it comes to serious military affairs, he has nothing to do."

Dai Shangshu: "..."

Everyone: "..."