The prince is in charge of the country!

He finally said this!

When I heard those four words, my breathing stagnated for a moment, and Chang Qing, who was standing in front of me, seemed to be hit by a sudden hurricane. She shook her slightly and almost couldn't stand steadily. I hurriedly stepped forward and reached out to support her.

"Empress!"

She heard my low voice call and turned to look at me. She looked at me with a look of lingering fear on her pale face, but she immediately calmed herself down and nodded to me.

I nodded, too.

At this time, he looked up at Nangong Jinhong again. He was obviously not completely prepared for these four words, so we did not see a panic on his face. But when he looked at Fu Badai, there was a little awe in his eyes.

He said softly: "Old Fu is worthy of being Old Fu."

Fu Badai said to him with a smile: "Isn't Lord Nangong also Lord Nangong?"

When they heard the two of them "praise" each other like this, the officials around them were still a little confused. Some even thought that the matter had been decided like this, and they all said softly: "The prince's reign is indeed the most appropriate way to deal with it at the moment."

"Only His Highness the Crown Prince can soothe people's hearts."

"We are following His Highness the Crown Prince."

...

Listening to those people saying that, Zheng Zhui and the others were a little anxious, subconsciously wanted to come forward and say something to Nangong Jinhong. However, at this time, Nangong Jinhong had already smiled and said, "Mr. Fu's proposal is good. The prince's reign is indeed the most appropriate way at the moment. His Royal Highness followed Mr. Fu for many years and learned the way of governing the country in Jixian Hall. I think that Mr. Fu is also very confident in his students..."

This sentence was not finished.

As I listened, my heart couldn't help but secretly pulling it up. Fu Badai also looked at him with a smile, without saying a word.

"However," Nangong Jinhong slowly, his voice was not loud or small, but it was just enough that anyone in every corner of the hall could hear: "I wonder if the officials in the world also had the same confidence in His Royal Highness the Prince?"

As soon as these words were spoken, the officials who just spoke were silent.

Immediately, an old censor came out and said worriedly: "The prince's reign is indeed the most appropriate method at present, but the right method may not solve the problem. Lord Fu, the prince is underage after all!"

At this time, another old minister also said: "Yes, His Highness the Crown Prince is not completely familiar with the government affairs, let alone the situation is so complicated now. If a child handles the government affairs, I am afraid--"

Nangong Jinhong said slowly without missing the opportunity: "I'm afraid that the world will be in chaos."

His summary lyrics were like a verdict. Everyone was shocked by the four words "The world is in chaos" and showed a somewhat panic look.

This time, Chang Qing's breathing became tense again.

The two old ministers who just stood up to speak were not from Nangong Jinhong's camp, and they were not even from any camp. It is precisely because of this that the words they said were fair, and they were indeed the problems we had to face before and now.

The prince’s qualifications are too shallow and he cannot fully assume the responsibility of supervising the country!

I looked at Fu Badai. Although his proposal was questioned by everyone, he was still alive. He even nodded gently, as if he was understanding their doubts. At this time, Chabixing, who had been supporting him around him, said impatiently: "Why do you say so much? It's said that it's the prince's reign, but the prince hasn't even appeared yet. Is it useful to discuss so much?"

Everyone was slightly surprised.

Indeed, it is easy to cause such a fact to discuss things in the court. One thing was discussed for a long time, but the central figure might not appear, and he even knew it without knowing it. Fu Badai immediately reached out and hit him hard, scolding: "There is no more you talk to the court!"

Chabixing was grinning by him and calmed down again.

Then, Fu Badai smiled and raised his head, saying to everyone: "However, this is reasonable. If you don't let it go, please come down to the Prince to discuss this matter together."

After saying that, he nodded at us. I hurriedly turned around and gave a wink at Eunuch Yu.

After a while, Prince Nianshen walked into the hall.

He was wearing a neat and solemn formal attire. Although he was young, he had a gentlemanly manner. When he walked into the hall, facing the burning gazes of the civil and military officials, he came forward without fear and saluted Chang Qing and Fu Badai. Chang Qing asked him to calm down and said, "Crown Prince, do you know what to discuss with the current Japanese Palace and all the important officials of the court here?"

Nian Shen said softly: "Jiangzi has heard of it just now."

"Very good, what do you think?"

Nian Shen raised his head and looked at Chang Qing, and a hint of childishness revealed a hint of worry on his face: "Mother, my son-in-law wants to know first, how is the father's condition? Is it serious?"

“…”

To be honest, none of us would have expected that he would be the first to ask this question.

Everyone was waiting to deal with the current problems with the "Prince's Responsibility" or there would be greater changes, but as soon as he spoke, he was concerned about the emperor and his father's body.

Chang Qing was also stunned for a moment and immediately said, "Your father - he is just unwell and will get better soon."

Nian Shen breathed a sigh of relief: "Then, I will feel relieved."

Chang Qing was about to continue the question just now, but Nangong Jinhong was already smiling and said, "Your Highness the Crown Prince is indeed generous and kind!"

Chang Qing frowned slightly.

Regarding the evaluation of a crown prince, the words "pleasant and kind" are actually very subtle, because although generous and kindness are a moral character that a crown prince must possess, on the other hand, kindness and cowardice are just a line of separation.

In addition to the problem of "the young prince" and "unfamiliar with government affairs" that they were worried about just now, I saw that the faces of several old ministers around me became heavier.

I stood beside me, anxious, but I couldn't speak rashly, and just gently pulled Chang Qing's sleeve. She came to her senses and immediately said to Nian Shen: "Son, what I just asked you - now your father is ill and you can't deal with the government for the time being, but the country cannot be without a king for a day. So your teacher, Lord Fu, proposed that you be supervised by the country. What do you think?"

Nian Shen then tidied up his clothes and said solemnly: "My son is favored by his father and appointed as the crown prince. He should be loyal and filial to his father and filial to the country."

"Well said!" Zheng, who was standing beside him, chased forward and said, "It is rare for His Royal Highness to have such a heart."

A few of us looked at him cautiously, and then we heard him looking at Nian Shen and said in a sharp tone: "Your Highness, may you ask the Crown Prince, have you seen the memorial in the Imperial Study?"

Nian Shen said: "Of course I've seen it."

"Then, can you approve the memorial?"

"This - the father only taught me how to read memorials and comments, but there was no such thing."

"Does Your Highness know how many memorials of the Ministry of Revenue are in the Imperial Study Room, and how many unfinished matters are involved in the several ministers in the court?"

Nian Shen was stunned.

Before he could react, Zheng Zhui continued: "How much taxes are collected in the Liangjiang River Basin this year are divided into several expenses, how much does the Ministry of Works receive, how much does the Ministry of Rites receive, how much does the Ministry of Personnel receive, what is the purpose of each? Can Your Highness know?"

Nian Shen was stunned again.

Zheng Zhui's series of questions did indeed bring him down.

I know that for so many years, Fu Badai, or his senior brother Liu Qinghan, has been teaching him, but what Jixian Palace teaches is not the ability to handle a matter in detail, but great virtue and character. These days, he entered the court, followed Pei Yuanhao to learn to handle government affairs, and even read memorials, but he is really young after all, and it is impossible to keep all government affairs in his mind.

Zheng Zhui used these specific court affairs to ask questions, and it was clear that he was going to ask him down!

Seeing this, Nangong Jinhong next to him smiled faintly and said to Fu Badai: "It seems that although the prince’s reign is the most appropriate way to deal with it, the prince is young and is completely unfamiliar with the government. This proposal by Lord Fu is undoubtedly to hang the country and the country above the fire. In the eyes of my official, it is actually inappropriate."

"Yes," an old minister next to him also walked out and said slowly: "Empress, the old minister seems to be young, and he is really embarrassed by this great task!"

I could hardly help but start to speak, but as soon as I was about to say something, Fu Badai, who had been standing there with a smile, said again: "I wonder, what are the opinions of all of you?"

Nangong Jinhong glanced around.

Before, Fang Tongting and Zheng Zhui could help them create an atmosphere and even force the prince to question, but at this time, only he could say some things.

So he said slowly: "Actually, before this, everyone knew that the emperor had set up the inner court and many affairs in the imperial court were implemented after the inner court discussed it."

“…”

"And the prince's reign just now proposed by Lord Fu, I think it is a proper solution."

“…”

"So, the official thought of a solution."

Chang Qing's brows were already slightly furrowed: "Sir Nangong, just say something."

Nangong Jinhong said: "The inner court discusses affairs, which is set up by the emperor and must not be abolished; and the crown prince is legitimate, so the subordinate officials believe that it is better to combine two into one."

Fu Badai said with a smile: "How about combining two into one?"

Nangong Jinhong said: "The inner court discusses politics, but it cannot be abolished. The crown prince has also entered the scope of the inner court's political discussion."

“…”

We looked at him without saying a word.
Chapter completed!