Did the eldest daughter ascend the throne today?

Beijing, Imperial Palace, Palace of Heavenly Purity

The important officials looked at the impassioned manifesto with extremely complicated expressions, sometimes happy, sometimes sad, sometimes angry, and their expressions were unpredictable.

"Su Mingjin, this bastard, killed the emperor's father-in-law and uncle, and also killed the princess who was married to the emperor. He is really cunning and scheming. Your Majesty, you must not let him go."

"Your Majesty, Su Mingjin, a remnant of the previous royal family, has actually proclaimed himself emperor and even said that he wants to restore the Jiang Kingdom. He must be eliminated as soon as possible to prevent future troubles."

"Your Majesty, do not allow Su Mingjin to become more powerful. He has evil intentions and is a threat to the country."

Compared with the other two rebel kings, Su Mingjin's existence was a thorn in the side of all civil and military officials. The remnants of the previous dynasty had been operating for a hundred years, not only extending their hands into the palace, but also into the backyards of every household.

Who doesn't have a few charming concubines? Who doesn't have a few beautiful and skinny women? However, this could be a spy planted by the remnants of the previous dynasty, who may have heard countless private secrets over the years.

Who doesn’t have any evidence in Su Mingjin’s hands?

The emperor was very angry. The military power he had worked so hard to build up was destroyed just like that. It seemed that he had married the queen in vain.

The more he thought about it, the angrier he got. He cursed, "Ning Zhiwei is a waste. Lord Cheng'en was killed on her territory. She is to blame. Someone, pass on my decree. Ning Zhiwei... has failed the emperor's grace. The title of Princess Jingning will be stripped and she will be demoted to a commoner."

To be honest, the imperial court had no way to deal with Ning Zhiwei. She had an army of 100,000 at her disposal, so they could only use this ineffective and roundabout method.

The Minister of War cleared his throat and reminded, "Your Majesty, don't you want Ning Zhiwei to quell the rebellion?"

It has to be admitted that Ning Zhiwei inherited General Ning's ability to lead troops in battle. He fought off the attack of the Jin Kingdom, defended the northwest without losing a single city, and even made the Jin Kingdom take the initiative to propose peace talks.

This ability is unique in the territory of Da Qi, but unfortunately, it is a woman.

The emperor had long been dissatisfied with Ning Zhiwei. He urged her twice, but she refused to obey his orders and showed no regard for the emperor's things.

Moreover, this incident is very strange. Everyone else died, but she was fine. Is this normal?

He knew very well the purpose of Duke Cheng'en and his son in the past. One was to seize power, and the other was to get rid of Ning Zhiwei and eliminate future troubles. However, Ning Zhiwei was alive, while Duke Cheng'en and his son were dead, which made him vaguely guess something.

"She can quell the rebellion even without a title. Order her to kill Su Mingjin immediately, right now."

It would be better to die in battle and never hear her name again.

The important ministers looked at each other in bewilderment. It was a fact that Ning Zhiwei had his own troops and was powerful, but they could not point it out. Everyone understood the emperor's thoughts, but they could not point them out.

"Your Majesty, she is cautious by nature. She will not send troops without a legitimate reason."

The Minister of Industry could not help but say, "Your Majesty, don't be too concerned about an empty title at this time. Just give her a general title and let her go to quell the rebellion with a legitimate reason."

The emperor refused without hesitation, "No, we must not make this an example."

As he ascended the throne for a longer time, he became more powerful and more willful. Although he was mediocre in talent, he recognized his father-in-law everywhere and took in many concubines. He took the opportunity to pull many forces into his camp to help him fight against the ministers and fight for power.

Everyone is fighting for it and the situation is in complete chaos.

The Minister of Works sighed helplessly, "Okay, send other generals to quell the rebellion. Minister of War, I heard that your son is a rare talent in the army, so let him go to quell the rebellion."

The Minister of War's face changed, "The boy is too young to take on such a big responsibility. Duke Dingguo is a veteran who has led the army for many years, so let him go."

The Minister of Works twitched his lips. "Duke Dingguo has been retired for many years. He is too old to ride a horse. How can he fight a war?"

They were all afraid of death and refused to take on this important task. There was no way out and a number of the generals sent out died.

The emperor was annoyed by their quarrels, "Stop quarreling."

Everyone just stopped.

The emperor looked at the old man who had never spoken, "Prime Minister Duan, what do you say?"

After Prime Minister Duan was poisoned, his vitality was severely damaged, his physical strength was obviously exhausted, and most of the power in his hands was also divided away.

Hearing this, he lifted his heavy eyelids, his brows and eyes calm, "Either, confer an imperial title on Ning Zhiwei and let her go out to quell the rebellion. Or, let Ning Zhiwei guard the northwest."

This was not what the emperor wanted, and he even said in a high-sounding manner, "It's not that I am reluctant to give up an official position, but I cannot break the convention."

He would not bear the huge pressure for Ning Zhiwei, did not want to be scolded by the court and the public for her, and did not want to be despised by future generations as a tyrant.

not worth it.

Prime Minister Duan looked at the new emperor who was both wanted and appointed, and his heart was calm. This court would be finished sooner or later.

The new emperor is ambitious but incompetent, he is irresponsible, ungrateful and mean. The court officials are forming cliques and pursuing personal interests. How can it be a good thing if they are still fighting for power at this time?

The new emperor looked at the silent Prime Minister Duan and cursed in his heart. Did the old man look down on him? When his father was alive, he made all kinds of suggestions. After he came to power, he knew how to control the government and didn't let him interfere.

Fortunately, someone couldn't bear to see this and poisoned him, but unfortunately, he was lucky enough not to be poisoned to death.

If it weren't for the late emperor's will, he would have wanted to get rid of this annoying old guy immediately.

The deputy assistant's eyes suddenly lit up, "I have a good idea."

Everyone looked over at the same time, and the new emperor urged anxiously, "Hurry up and speak."

A cunning smile appeared on the second assistant's face. "Appoint Ning Qishao as the chief commander of the Ning family and let him lead the Ning family army to quell the rebellion."

The Minister of Rites asked subconsciously, "Young Master Ning's health has not recovered yet, how can he lead troops to fight?"

The assistant smiled meaningfully, "This is not something we should consider."

Everyone understood immediately and exchanged glances. What a good idea!

Ning Qishao can't fight, but Ning Zhiwei can. In ancient times, Mulan joined the army for her father, and now Ning Zhiwei fights in place of her brother.

Fame and fortune belong to Ning Qishao, while the hard and dirty work belongs to Ning Zhiwei. Over time, conflicts will naturally arise, leading to internal consumption, mutual slaughter, and self-destruction.

The new emperor smiled happily and gave a thumbs up, praising, "Second Assistant, you are great."

The Second Assistant is loyal and dedicated, and helps the emperor share his worries, unlike the First Assistant, who is an old and immortal man.

The Prime Minister looked at them deeply and sighed silently. What a mess.

At Yumen Pass and Ning's residence, all the members of the Ning family knelt on the ground, and the eunuch who was delivering the imperial decree held up the imperial edict.

"Ning Xiu, the seventh son of the Ning family, will obey your orders."

Sitting in a wheelchair, Ning Qishao was helped to kneel down tremblingly, "Ning Xiuze accepts the order."

The eunuch who delivered the decree raised his voice and said, "The Emperor, in compliance with the Will of Heaven, proclaims: Ning Xiu, the seventh son of the Ning family, is loyal and brave, and will inherit the position of general and lead the Northwest Army. I hope the general will continue to defend the country and fight bravely against the enemy."

"Order General Ning Xiu to lead his troops to Qinzhou today to quell the rebellion. I decree this."

As soon as the imperial edict came out, everyone's face changed, with mixed feelings of joy and sorrow.