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Chapter 320 Imperial Envoy ()

The young emperor on the dragon throne suddenly opened his mouth. All the ministers were shocked, looked at each other, and fell silent.

Emperor Taihe spoke to Prime Minister Wang and An Guogong in a consultative tone: "The Prime Minister has a prudent temperament and recommends veteran ministers who are prudent in their behavior. The candidates recommended by Zheng Shangshu are also capable ministers. However, the six departments of the imperial court are at the time of hiring. It would be more appropriate for them to stay in the DPRK as errands.”

"I plan to send three people from Zhongshushe."

Zhongshu Sheren is a member of the seventh rank. He is responsible for propagating imperial edicts and participating in secrets. He is a close official of the emperor. It can be said to be of low status and weight.

Emperor Taihe had just ascended the throne a few days ago and had not yet had time to promote and appoint his close associates. With this opening of his mouth, several companion readers were sealed at the rank of seventh rank.

The ministers were not surprised when they heard this.

Wang Jin is Prime Minister Wang's favorite youngest son, Zheng Chen is the eldest son of Duke An and the future Duke of the Kingdom, Li Boyuan is the legitimate son of the Li family, and his biological grandfather is the Minister of Rites. The youngest Jiang Yi is the prince of Gaoliang and the emperor's cousin.

These four young men all entered the palace when they were young and studied with the prince. Accompanying each other day and night, the friendship is profound. It can be said that he is the closest and most trusted person to the emperor. Once the emperor has a courtier, the emperor will definitely use them.

However, the emperor's actions were much faster than the ministers expected...

Also, Emperor Taihe immediately announced that he would send three people from Zhongshushe as imperial envoys. Who will be left behind?
Will Prime Minister Wang and the Anguo Association try their best to dissuade him?

"The emperor has made a decision, and the old ministers will follow suit." Unexpectedly, Prime Minister Wang was the first to back down.

An Guogong was a little late and quickly raised his hands and said: "I would like to comply with the emperor's will. However, several people in Zhongshushe are still young and lack experience in running errands. I ask the emperor to send some more serious veterans to go with him."

This shows the cunning nature of An Guogong. Not only did he cater to the emperor, he also flattered his own son, and by the way, he found an unlucky guy who was doing things and taking the blame to go with him.

The errand was done well, and the three Zhongshushe people became famous and gained qualifications. When something goes wrong, someone takes the blame.

It was rare for Prime Minister Wang to stand in the same camp as An Guogong, so he echoed: "Zheng Shangshu's suggestion is very sound."

No one is selfish yet. Wang Jin is sixteen years old. Now that he has entered the officialdom, it is time for him to gain experience.

Emperor Taihe thought for a moment, then nodded and nodded to the three of them. Among these three people, two were recommended by Prime Minister Wang before, and one was recommended by An Guogong. It just so happened that each county had two imperial envoys, one deputy and one deputy.

At this time, Jiang Yi took the initiative to stand up and pleaded: "Your Majesty, I also want to go to the capital for business."

Although Emperor Taihe did not say it explicitly, everyone knew that the three people in Zhongshushe mentioned by the emperor did not include Jiang Yi.

First of all, Jiang Yi is only thirteen years old, which is too young. Secondly, Jiang Yi is the prince of the feudal lord after all, so his status is a bit embarrassing. On the contrary, it is not as smooth as Zheng Chen and others.

Emperor Taihe comforted him in a gentle voice: "Being an imperial envoy is hard work. The three places affected by the locust plague are all far away. It takes three or four months to come back. You are too young to endure such hardship. Stay in the palace. I can’t live without you every day.”

Jiang Yi agreed reluctantly.

Zheng Chen, Wang Jin, and Li Boyuan, the three newly appointed members of Zhongshushe, were full of excitement and joy, and they all stepped forward to express their gratitude.

Emperor Taihe felt very happy after completing this task, and said sternly: "The three of you, go to relieve the people on my behalf. You must not be slack and neglectful, and you must complete this errand."

The three of them handed over their hands.

...Jiang Shaohua glanced at the three handsome young faces with high spirits, and the slightly lonely and unwilling Jiang Yi. The tragic scene of the emperor's accidental death in the previous life flashed through his mind, and he sighed in his heart.

Born into the Jiang family, his ambition for the throne is almost innate. The entangled grievances start from more than 20 years ago.

At that time, the young and frail Emperor Taikang had not yet been established as the prince, and the extremely intelligent King Gaoliang was even more favored and favored by the emperor. The emperor repeatedly praised King Gaoliang in front of others, showing his intention to make King Gaoliang the crown prince. If things continue like this, no one can tell who will be crown prince in the end.

Unexpectedly, King Gaoliang suddenly developed a high fever and burned out his brain. His life was saved, but afterwards he became a fool and couldn't speak fluently.

Emperor Taikang had no rivals and was quickly established as the crown prince. He ascended the throne and sat on the dragon throne. Although he was a short-lived ghost, he passed away in just a few years. However, the throne was firmly passed to Prince Jiang Song.

No one cares whether the Gaoliang King lineage is resentful or dissatisfied.

Jiang Yi, the young Crown Prince of Gaoliang, served as the prince's accompaniment in the palace, and he was also the most ignored among the small group of readers.

Now Emperor Taihe opened his mouth and asked Zheng Chen and others to become Zhongshu Sheren. As for Jiang Yi, he has a superior title waiting to be inherited, but it is inconvenient for him to serve as a seventh-grade nobleman.

No one cares whether Jiang Yi is angry or dissatisfied.

This accumulated resentment lurked in the darkness for several years, and finally turned into a poisonous thorn, striking out silently and hitting with one blow. This was the reason for the "accidental death" of Emperor Taihe in his previous life.

When Emperor Taihe died, the Gaoliang Prince's Palace and the Dongping Prince's Palace were all destroyed. A country cannot live without a king for a day, and then a stupid child is helped to the throne. Daliang has completely fallen into the troubled times of the struggle between powerful ministers...

"If you have the foundation to start a memorial, if you don't have the foundation to retreat!"

Emperor Taihe stood up from the dragon chair, and Zheng Chen and others followed him away. All the ministers bowed to see the emperor off.

Jiang Shaohua calmed down, and after exiting the Jinluan Palace, he went to Jingyang Palace.

It was a coincidence that Concubine Li came to pay her respects to Empress Dowager Zheng. Princess Baohua and others were also there, and the second prince also came with Fan Guiren.

"Shaohua, you came just in time." Empress Dowager Zheng was in better spirits day by day, and her complexion gradually returned to rosy. She laughed and said: "The Jingyang Palace is very lively today, and you are the only one missing. The Ai family is thinking of you. , come and sit next to Aijia."

As soon as these words came out, Jiang Wanhua and Jiang Yuehua looked a little strange.

Even Princess Baohua felt a little uncomfortable. The position close to Empress Dowager Zheng has always been hers. Now Empress Dowager Zheng is doting on Jiang Shaohua more and more day by day, and she, a serious granddaughter, is moving to the back of the queue.

Jiang Shaohua stepped forward with a smile and sat down next to Princess Baohua: "Thank you, Madam. I'll sit next to cousin Baohua. It's convenient to talk like this."

Empress Dowager Zheng was quite satisfied to see Jiang Shaohua so smart.

Just do it. It's one thing for her to lift, it's another thing to know how to advance and retreat. No matter how capable Jiang Shaohua is, he can't surpass Princess Baohua.

Princess Baohua felt a little relieved and smiled at Jiang Shaohua: "Cousin Shaohua, is there anything big happening in the court today?"

Jiang Shaohua sighed softly and told what happened in the court today.

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