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The court meeting was not over until the evening. Twenty percent of the huge pile of government affairs had been dealt with. This efficiency was truly amazing.

Not to mention Prime Minister Wang who was already old, even Vice Minister Dong and others who were in their prime felt tired, with their heads filled with government memorials.

Minister Yang came over and said to Minister Dong with a smile, "Please give me a ride, Minister Dong."

Minister Dong nodded happily.

Minister Dong is the most capable ally of the Princess of Nanyang. Minister Yang has been flirting with the Nanyang Palace for a long time. In the past two years, it has even been exposed. Because of this, Minister Dong and Minister Yang are in the same camp, and their friendship is getting deeper and deeper.

After getting on the carriage, Minister Yang rubbed his forehead and sighed softly, "I never thought that the princess would come to the capital."

Minister Dong also smiled and sighed: "As soon as the princess arrives, go to the Prime Minister's residence and persuade the Prime Minister to return to the court. Today's court meeting will show off your talents!"

The two looked at each other, feeling a little sad.

To put it bluntly, even if Emperor Taihe was present today, he might not be able to suppress the ministers. But Jiang Shaohua did it.

She didn't say much, and didn't express any opinions on specific government affairs. She just looked down at the ministers silently, and only spoke at critical moments. If she didn't speak, it would be fine, but when she did, it would be sharp and to the point.

For some reason, the ministers were particularly docile today.

"The princess is in charge of the Nanyang Palace. She commands all the officials with ease and is an expert in commanding them." Dong Shilang couldn't help but admire: "Chen Changshi often praises the princess in his letters. Today, I have seen it with my own eyes and learned how powerful the princess is."

Minister Yang nodded in agreement: "That's right, today I have also broadened my horizons."

If Emperor Taihe had the courage and means to suppress his ministers, how could the Daliang court be in such chaos?
This outrageous thought flashed through the minds of both of them at the same time, but of course no one said it out loud.

"Since the princess has come to the capital and has shown her full support for the emperor, she will stay for at least a while." Yang Shilang said, "It seems that the court will be able to remain stable for a while."

Minister Dong whispered, "These matters are not for you and me to worry about. We will do our best to support the princess."

……

Minister Zhang also got on Prime Minister Wang's carriage.

The two have known each other for decades and have a deep friendship in private, so they have no scruples when speaking. Minister Zhang said directly: "Prime Minister, today Princess Nanyang showed her edge and suppressed you and me. Isn't it going to be like this in the future!"

Prime Minister Wang said calmly, "I have just returned to the court, so it is not appropriate to argue with her for the time being. Besides, there are so many accumulated government affairs that need to be dealt with, so I will not bother with her."

Minister Zhang frowned and said, "I can't bear to bow down to a yellow-haired girl."

"This yellow-haired girl is the Princess of Nanyang." Prime Minister Wang looked at Minister Zhang. "Duke Anguo was impeached and has been shut up for self-examination. He has not returned to the court. Jiang Shaohua has just come to replace Duke Anguo. In fact, the emperor trusts her far more than Duke Anguo. The Empress Dowager also listens to her."

"You have experienced her power today. Whenever she opens her mouth, it is always at a critical moment, and her words are as sharp as swords. They are well-reasoned and cannot be refuted."

"You and I have to bear this sullen feeling even if we can't bear it."

Zhang Shangshu's expression changed from one to another, and he let out a long sigh: "Fortunately, she is a woman and will not live in the capital for a long time. Otherwise, after a long time, it would be hard to say who has the final say in the court."

Prime Minister Wang was naturally unhappy at the stab, but he did not show it: "She has been engaged to the Earl of Changning and is looking for a son-in-law. She will return to Nanyang County sooner or later. Just be patient with her for a while."

……

Wang Sheren, whose hands were almost broken from writing after being busy for nearly a day, came to the dragon couch with a thick record. Jiang Shaohua was also busy for a day, but he was in high spirits. He smiled and said to Emperor Taihe: "Your Majesty, today's court meeting was quite productive, and 20% of the accumulated political affairs were dealt with. This is the record made by Wang Sheren. Your Majesty can read it when you have some free time."

Eunuch Ge had been watching all the time, and the noise in the main hall had long been heard by Emperor Taihe.

Emperor Taihe was in a very happy mood. He asked someone to take the notes and praised Wang Sheren.

Jiang Shaohua added: "There are still a lot of government affairs piled up. I have told Prime Minister Wang and the others that the court meeting will continue tomorrow and the day after tomorrow. The court meeting will end when all the accumulated government affairs are dealt with."

Wang Jin subconsciously moved his almost numb fingers.

He has to write another day tomorrow?!

"Mr. Wang has worked hard today, Mr. Zheng will take over tomorrow." Jiang Shaohua said with a smile.

Wang Jin breathed a sigh of relief and turned to look at Zheng Chen. No one knew what Zheng Chen was thinking, but he responded swiftly: "Your Majesty, I will take notes tomorrow."

The method of taking notes was quite effective, and he, as a servant, had no right to refuse. Reporting to Emperor Taihe was his last act of stubbornness and persistence.

Emperor Taihe smiled and said, "Okay."

Jiang Shaohua didn't care about these details, and said with a smile: "The day after tomorrow, it will be Li Sheren. The day after tomorrow, it will be the Prince of Gaoliang."

No one else said anything, but Jiang Yi took advantage of his status and said to Jiang Shaohua with a smile: "Cousin Shaohua has made arrangements very well. It seems that she has thought about it a long time ago."

Jiang Shaohua smiled and glanced at Jiang Yi: "Exactly. On my way to the capital, I have been thinking about how to relieve the emperor's worries. Today I will try it out. The method of taking notes is simple and effective."

So, what is the point of you, the secretaries, being around the emperor every day? Why can't you even come up with such a simple solution?
The secretaries of the Secretariat were humiliated by the stabbing.

No matter how thick-skinned Jiang Yi was, he was speechless.

Jiang Shaohua had no intention of letting the servants go, and continued: "You guys are the secretaries of the Central Secretariat, the confidants of the Emperor, and you also have your own family positions. Sometimes you are not in control of yourself, so it's not your fault."

"However, the emperor is ill, the court is in chaos, and people are uneasy. We must work together to overcome the difficulties."

"Whatever you have in mind, just calm down and focus on your work."

No one can stand such words.

Zheng Chen was the first to speak up: "I am loyal to Your Majesty and have never had any second thoughts. Please understand your majesty."

Wang Jin immediately followed suit: "Loyalty comes before filial piety. I am loyal to you, Your Majesty. Please understand."

Li Boyuan and Jiang Yi also expressed their loyalty.

Emperor Taihe was about to ask them to stand up, but Jiang Shaohua gave him a look, and Emperor Taihe remained silent.

Jiang Shaohua said calmly: "Whether you are loyal or not is not determined by your words, but by what you do. You all say that you are loyal ministers, so do your job well and share the worries of the emperor."

"The Emperor and I have something to say. Please leave!" (End of this chapter)