Nine dragons fight for the throne, I don't want to sit on this throne

There was total silence in the Yingwu Hall.

Everyone stared at Chu Ning closely, and no one believed that he had a better candidate to recommend.

Chu Ning said calmly, "Father, the person I recommend is suitable to be the Minister of Rites in terms of both title and official position.

Although Lord Yang and Lord Mo are good, they are still a little bit inferior to this person."

The prince couldn't stand this mysterious look, and sneered, "Eighteenth brother, stop keeping us in suspense!"

Even the Fourth Prince couldn't help but urge: "Since Eighteenth Brother has a suitable candidate, then tell us so that everyone can hear it."

No matter who Chu Ning recommends, he must be opposed.

The position of Minister of Rites must never fall into the hands of others.

Under the gaze of the crowd, the emperor's curiosity was aroused: "I have thought of more than a dozen ministers, but none of them fit your description. Tell me, who do you want to recommend?"

Chu Ning glanced at everyone, raised the corner of his mouth slightly, raised his right hand, and drew a circle in the air with his index finger.

Amid everyone's surprised gazes, the finger pointed at himself!

Everyone was stunned.

Did Chu Ning want to recommend himself to be the Minister of Rites?

Even the emperor raised his eyebrows, a look of surprise flashed across his face: "You want to recommend yourself?"

Chu Ning smiled and nodded, explaining: "Yes, the person I recommended is me!"

There was silence.

After a moment, the prince suddenly laughed out loud: "Hahahaha, eighteenth brother, eighteenth brother, you really know how to joke.

"The Emperor asked us to reject someone else's appointment as Minister of Rites, but you recommended yourself? This is clearly an attempt to abuse your power for personal gain!"

The Fourth Prince chuckled and shook his head, saying, "Eighteenth Brother, if you don't have a suitable candidate, you don't have to refuse. Why would you recommend yourself?"

All the princes burst into laughter, mocking Chu Ning for overestimating his own abilities.

There is no one in the court who supports him. At this point, Chu Ning can only recommend himself.

Sad, so sad!

But Chu Ning looked at the princes who were full of disdain, and instead of getting angry, he smiled and said:

"My brothers, the emperor didn't stipulate that I can't recommend myself, right?"

Everyone's laughter stopped suddenly.

Chu Ning continued, “I have been named the King of Chu, and based on my title, I am fully qualified to serve as the Minister of Rites.

At the same time, as the second-rank Bingzhou Governor, I am more than qualified to serve as the third-rank Minister of Rites!

Lord Yang and Lord Mo both have their own strengths and weaknesses, but I don't have any!"

As soon as these words were spoken, the faces of the prince and others changed drastically.

In terms of qualifications, Chu Ning is definitely qualified.

They had overlooked this point despite all their calculations.

There were indeed not many people in the court who supported Chu Ning, but Chu Ning himself was able to serve as the Minister of Rites.

At this moment, they deeply experienced what it meant to feel like a thorn in the back, a fishbone stuck in the throat, and sitting on pins and needles!

Although I really want to refute, I can't find any reason to refute.

Sitting on the main seat, the emperor raised his eyebrows and looked disappointed when he saw that the princes were intimidated by Chu Ning.

You can't even handle a small problem. Where did all the energy you had in fighting for the game go?

I still have to come!

The emperor narrowed his eyes, looked magnanimous, and said calmly: "Chu Ning's words are indeed beneficial. If you are qualified, you are definitely qualified!

But I am a little worried. With your qualifications, can you convince the people to serve as the Minister of Rites?

Also, the affairs of the Ministry of Rites are complicated, and you were born in the common people and have not received royal education. You don’t understand these etiquettes very well. If you serve as the Minister of Rites, you will inevitably make mistakes.”

If others can't think of a reason to object, can't the emperor think of one?

Which of the court affairs is the emperor not familiar with?

It's easy to find a reason to refute.

The prince reacted immediately and quickly agreed, "Yes, Eighteenth Brother, although you are qualified, you are unable to handle the affairs of the Ministry of Rites!

The Ministry of Rites is in charge of sacrifices, rituals and other matters, which are very complicated. I, Eighteenth Brother, know nothing about these. If you were to become the Minister of Rites, you would be laughed at."

The fourth prince laughed loudly: "Father, your Majesty is right. My eighteenth brother is indeed not suitable to be the Minister of Rites!"

As he spoke, he looked at Chu Ning with a playful expression: "Eighteenth brother, why don't you just forget it? Don't become the Minister of Rites. You will be the one who makes a fool of yourself then."

How dare a mere illegitimate child shamelessly recommend himself to become the Minister of Rites?

If this really happened, wouldn't these princes become a joke?

This matter must be stopped at all costs, and Chu Ning must not be allowed to succeed.

Chu Ning looked at the people who were full of sarcasm and disdain, neither happy nor sad, and said calmly: "The Ministry of Rites can handle the matter."

The emperor frowned: "What do you mean?"

Chu Ning smiled and explained: "Father, I am only acting as the Minister of Rites temporarily to be in charge of this imperial examination. I will not be involved in the affairs of the Ministry of Rites!

By the time the imperial examination is completed, Lord Wang Wenguang's injury will probably have improved, and Lord Wang will continue to serve as the Minister of Rites.

In this way, it can ensure that the imperial examination is held as scheduled without any obstruction, and Lord Wang's position as Minister of Rites can also be preserved.

Lord Wang has contributed a lot to our dynasty. It would be inhumane to dismiss him just because he was injured."

After hearing this, the emperor fell silent.

Yes, Wang Wenguang has been an official for 30 years and has always been honest, upright and conscientious. It would be cruel to dismiss him just because he was injured.

Moreover, the imperial examination three days later is crucial and really requires strong manpower.

Although Chu Ning is a prince, he has no position in the Ministry of Rites after all, and it is impossible for the people in the Ministry of Rites to obey his orders.

But once Chu Ning became the acting Minister of Rites, the people in the Ministry of Rites dared not disobey his orders, and the imperial examinations proceeded smoothly.

Thinking of this, the emperor hesitated.

On the one hand, he wanted to suppress Chu Ning and didn't want Chu Ning to gain power.

But on the other hand, Wang Wenguang had always remained neutral in the court and was an upright person. He had never made any mistakes during his many years as the Minister of Rites. It was indeed heartbreaking to dismiss him like this.

After hesitating for a moment, the emperor narrowed his eyes and made a decision.

"What Chu Ning said makes sense. Lord Wang Wenguang is devoted to the court, so we cannot easily remove him from his position as Minister of Rites!"

As soon as the emperor opened his mouth, the prince and others' faces changed drastically.

But not only did they object, the emperor went on to say: "Let Chu Ning temporarily serve as the Minister of Rites, and when the imperial examination is completed, Wang Wenguang will continue to serve!"

"Thank you, father!" Chu Ning was not surprised by this and bowed to express his gratitude.

The emperor waved his hand and said, "If there is nothing else, they can leave."

"I'm leaving now!" Everyone bowed and left.

After leaving Yingwu Palace, Chu Ning was surrounded by the princes.

Glancing at everyone, Chu Ning smiled and said, "Brothers, why are you blocking my way? I wonder why?"

The prince sneered: "We just want to warn my eighteenth brother, don't think you can do whatever you want just because you are the acting Minister of Rites. If you don't understand the affairs of the Ministry of Rites, don't interfere!"

It turns out that he was worried that I would take action against the Ministry of Rites.

Chu Ning grinned: "Brother Crown Prince, since I am the acting Minister of Rites, I naturally have a say in the affairs of the Ministry of Rites!"

After saying this, Chu Ning left without waiting for the prince to speak.

The prince's expression changed slightly.

This kid wouldn't really attack the Ministry of Rites, right?

No, I have to go and inform Lord Yang. Don't offend this guy, otherwise even your position as Minister of Rites may be lost.