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Chapter 628: Fight for the throne (I)

Jiang Shaohua still didn't move.

The Empress Dowager Zheng's eyebrows jumped, and she had a bad feeling in her heart. She looked at Jiang Shaohua with a gloomy look in an instant. Just as she was about to scold him, Jiang Shaohua opened his mouth: "All the civil and military officials are here. In front of all the ministers, I want to ask the Empress Dowager, can Prince Ping really sit on the dragon throne?"

Empress Dowager Zheng seemed to have a fishbone stuck in her throat, and her previous arrogance solidified into embarrassment.

"In terms of blood relationship, Prince Ping is indeed the most legitimate heir to the throne."

Jiang Shaohua raised her eyes and looked at the Grand Empress Dowager Zheng. In fact, she was taller than the Grand Empress Dowager Zheng, and her back was straight. When they looked at each other like this, she naturally looked down on him: "But Prince Ping is mentally retarded. He is still a naughty boy at the age of eight. Even if three, five, ten or eight years pass, he will not be able to take charge of government affairs."

"How can such an ignorant and naughty boy take on the responsibility of governing the Jiang family and becoming the emperor of Daliang?"

Isn't there you?!

This magnificent imperial power is about to be in your hands, what else are you dissatisfied with? !

Empress Dowager Zheng had flames in her eyes.

Everyone knew these plans, but they couldn't make them public. If they were to make them clear in public, it would really tear down the face of King Ping and bring disgrace to the royal family.

No matter how angry and furious Empress Dowager Zheng was, she couldn't blame Jiang Shaohua. She just glared at him fiercely.

Concubine Fan Gui looked bleak, gritted her teeth and said, "Prince Ping is still young. If someone assists him in governing the country and teaches him carefully, he will gradually get better after a few years when he becomes sensible..."

"Why do you deceive yourself, Concubine?" Jiang Shaohua said in a calm but sharp voice, "Prince Ping has been like this since birth, and he won't be able to open his mind in a few years. Even if he makes some progress, it is far from enough and he is not worthy of the responsibility of being the Son of Heaven."

"The Empress Dowager and the Concubine Dowager are planning to have someone willing to assist in the administration, waiting for Prince Ping to grow up, get married and give birth to a healthy son. Only then will Daliang have a successor."

"Such a plan is childish. Daliang is in turmoil due to external and internal troubles. How can it withstand more than 20 years of ambiguous rule?"

"Furthermore, the regent must devote all his energy to assisting the ignorant Prince Ping and manage state affairs with all his heart. After being busy for half his life, he will have to hand over the imperial power to a future prince who he does not know whether he can be born, raised, healthy, or intelligent. This matter is full of endless variables from beginning to end. Who can withstand such a test?"

"Have you ever thought that the regent might become greedy, kill Prince Ping, and directly seize the throne?"

Ministers: "..."

All the ministers were stunned.

Why did Princess Nanyang even scold herself?
No, since Jiang Shaohua said so, it was obvious that she was unwilling to be a regent and did not support King Ping's ascension to the throne. So what exactly did she want to do?
"Jiang Shaohua, what do you want to do?" After planning for a long time, the King of Huaiyang and the King of Wu'an were both captured. All ninety-nine steps were successful, but it was ruined by the last step. Empress Dowager Zheng's heart was like a mountain fire, and her face was more ugly than ever before: "In front of all the civil and military officials, I ask you, what do you want to do?"

"Don't tell me that you, a woman, want to fight for the throne. Throughout history, there is no reason for a woman to ascend the throne and become an emperor!"

The last two sentences were almost roars. Empress Dowager Zheng was so angry that her voice was trembling and she couldn't stand steadily. Eunuch Zhao, who was standing by, was busy supporting his master, and was shocked.

The princess wants to be the empress? This... this is too absurd!
Even Eunuch Zhao, a eunuch, found it ridiculous, and the expressions of all the civil and military officials in the court were even more interesting.

Even Minister Dong and Minister Yang, who had always firmly supported the princess, were shocked by this scene and gasped.

Concubine Fan Gui was also shocked, her head was buzzing, and she blurted out: "Jiang Shaohua! You are such an ambitious person!"

Jiang Shaohua ignored Concubine Fan Gui and continued to look at Empress Dowager Zheng with an imposing manner, not losing out at all.

"King Ping can't take this position, so someone has to take it. I can't think of anyone more suitable than me."

"My grandfather, the Prince of Nanyang, was the youngest son of Emperor Gaozu. I, Jiang Shaohua, am of royal blood. Apart from Prince Ping, I have the best origin."

"I have been practicing martial arts for many years. I am in good health and have superb skills. Not only can I protect myself, but I can also take the heads of the rebels in the chaos."

"As for his ability to govern the country, let alone his ability to do so. In the past few years, Nanyang County has become prosperous and strong for all to see. Last year, I came to the capital to help my cousin run the government. Everyone knows the achievements I made in the past few months."

"I have many capable ministers and generals under my command, including the magistrates of fourteen counties who are loyal to me. The northern provinces of Pingzhou, Luozhou, and Jingzhou are all willing to pledge their allegiance to me. There are also many provinces and counties that grow the new grain of Nanyang County. As long as I, Jiang Shaohua, raise my arms and call for action, countless people will be willing to support me as emperor."

"They don't care that I'm a woman. As long as I can feed them and clothe them so they can live a good life, that's enough."

Jiang Shaohua swept his eyes across the faces of the ministers, and said in a firm and powerful voice: "You all know in your hearts that I am the most suitable heir to the throne. If you are willing to support me, I will forgive my past. From now on, there will be no prime minister party or empress dowager party in the court, only ministers who are loyal to the court."

Chen Changshi reacted the fastest and immediately shouted: "I wish to support the princess as the new emperor!"

Cui Du, Chen Jinyu and Ma Yaozong shouted together: "We are willing to support the princess as the new emperor!"

Yang Zheng was completely stunned. He volunteered to come to the capital to serve the princess and investigate the murder of the emperor. He never expected that he would encounter so many twists and turns. Now, the princess wanted to compete for the throne to become the empress. This... this was too exciting and too scary!

Yang Zheng felt dizzy, but he reflexively followed suit and shouted.

In the huge court, several officials of Nanyang County shouted to support the princess, but it was obvious that their voices were not strong enough.

Minister Dong's expression kept changing. In that short moment, countless thoughts flashed through his mind. In the end, only one was left.

Now that you've already placed a bet on the princess, why not take a big gamble?
It is better to tailor clothes to someone's needs than to make wedding clothes for them! How can being a regent princess be as comfortable as sitting on the throne as an empress? The princess has ambitions, and she has the ability and means to match her ambitions. Why can't she be an empress?
If there is no history, just create one.

When one thought opens up, the world becomes wider!

Dong Shilang's eyes sparkled, and he stepped forward and stood shoulder to shoulder with Chen Changshi. However, before he could open his mouth, a young man's voice sounded first: "The country cannot be without a king for a day!"

"Prince Ping is mentally deficient and unworthy of the throne. Princess Nanyang is a man of outstanding talent and virtue, and has the ability to govern the country. Your servant, Wang Jin, invites the princess to ascend the throne as emperor!"