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"Chen Nan, wait a minute."

Just as Chen Nan was about to walk out of the court.

The Empress Dowager, who was seated on the dragon throne, suddenly stood up and ran down quickly.

Upon seeing this, the ministers stared wide-eyed, their mouths agape.

They couldn't believe it—the usually noble, dignified, and composed Empress Dowager of Northern Wei.

Today, I'm actually doing this for a pawn abandoned by the Great Qian Dynasty.

He disregarded his status and chased after the emperor from his position of supreme authority.

"Your Majesty, you mustn't!"

"Your Majesty, Chen Nan is nothing but a pawn. How could he possibly deserve such treatment from you?"

At this point, several quick-witted senior officials spoke up to offer advice.

However, they could only offer verbal persuasion; the difference in their social status prevented them from actually taking action.

Otherwise, I'm afraid the Empress Dowager of Northern Wei would be constantly being pulled and tugged in the court today.

Hearing the words of urging him to stay, Chen Nan smiled inwardly and stopped in his tracks.

Quietly await the next installment.

"Chen Nan, this Northern Wei is the domain of my Chen family."

"Today, I, Your Majesty, issue an edict to appoint Chen Nan as the Prince of Zhennan of Northern Wei and concurrently as the Left Chancellor."

"Who is in favor? Who is against?"

"They actually issued an imperial decree?!" Chen Nan was greatly shocked.

He admitted that he was very capable, but this was, after all, a country.

If everyone were like her, so autocratic, no one would obey them.

Not only will it fail to strengthen the nation, it will also lead to disloyalty and alienation among its subordinates.

Suddenly, Chen Nan turned around and looked at the Empress Dowager in front of him, whose expression was slightly flustered.

It's like watching Wu Fengluan from several years ago.

That woman looked like this at the time, as if she couldn't live without Chen Nan.

The decree has already been issued; there's no point in the ministers objecting anymore.

Their eyes were blazing with fury, as if they wanted to tear Chen Nan apart.

Chen Nan politely declined, saying, "Your Majesty, the title of Prince Zhennan is too grand. Moreover, I have not rendered any service; what merit do I possess to deserve such an honor?"

The Empress Dowager is not in her right mind, but Chen Nan is very clear-headed.

If he were to immediately assume the position of Prince of Zhennan, his corpse would be on his bed before tomorrow.

After a series of refusals, the Empress Dowager's expression changed, her face showing worry, and her lips parted slightly.

"What, you don't want to come to my Northern Wei and become the Prince of Zhennan?"

"But didn't you promise me that yesterday?"

In an instant, Chen Nan suddenly wanted to pull the woman in front of him into his arms and cherish her.

At the crucial moment, the system's untimely notification sound rang out.

[The young emperor's inner thoughts: Mother, I want to eat, I want milk...]

Chen Nan was a little distracted and glanced at her curiously.

"Cough cough."

Chen Nan then realized that he seemed to have strayed from his true self.

He said solemnly, "I am deeply grateful for the Empress Dowager's high regard. I am willing to serve as a humble soldier in Northern Wei, working diligently for her. It will not be too late to bestow a title upon me when I have made sufficient contributions in the future."

Upon hearing the first sentence, the ministers' expressions softened slightly.

When the second sentence came out, his expression changed again.

Good heavens, so Chen Nan is actually thinking of becoming a king?

"Your Majesty, this humble general has something to say!"

In the crowd, Hongming, dressed in red armor, suddenly walked to the center of the hall.

She knelt down facing the Empress Dowager, who had her back to her.

Hongming's voice is very clear and easily recognizable.

In addition, the only two women in the main hall who could speak were these two.

Even without the Empress Dowager turning around, she knew who was speaking.

"General Hongming, please speak frankly."

“Empress Dowager.” Hongming paused, glanced at Chen Nan, and said with a firm expression.

“Take the ministers present here as an example.”

"If Chen Nan's military expertise is second to none, then probably no one would dare to claim to be first."

"Is it too much of a waste of talent to just be a pawn?"

"Moreover, it was rumored that Chen Nan was not a martial artist, but seeing him today, the rumors are clearly unreliable."

"In this way, Chen Nan's joining our Northern Wei will not only strengthen our military, but also drive economic development and provide our Northern Wei with high-end combat power."

"In that case, may I ask you ministers, what reason do you have to refuse Chen Nan's joining?"

Hongming said a lot in a row.

As soon as he finished speaking, doubts arose one after another.

“Hongming, don’t forget that Chen Nan is a man of Daqian, and he is the mortal enemy of my Northern Wei.”

"Exactly, who knows what he's really thinking?"

"Perhaps he was sent by Wu Fengluan to infiltrate our Northern Wei."

Amidst various speculations, there was only one reason for the suspicion: Chen Nan might be an undercover agent sent by the Great Qian Dynasty.

However, after hearing Hongming's words, everyone's attitude softened somewhat.

They knew that Hongming made a lot of sense.

If Chen Nan had genuinely joined the Northern Wei, the time it took to conquer Daqian could have been significantly shortened.

Suddenly, Hongming gave a strange smile and then spoke.

"Since you gentlemen doubt whether Chen Nan is truly committed to joining our Northern Wei."

"I suggest that I take command of the upcoming war against Daqian, with Chen Nan as my deputy!"

"Wouldn't that make his purpose clearer?"

All the ministers were taken aback.

"This……"

"This method isn't entirely impossible..."

Instead of launching a punitive expedition, the minister lowered his head and began to ponder.

Those who are standing here are not fools; they naturally know how to discern the greatest benefit in a matter.

They weren't resisting Chen Nan's joining, but they were worried that if he immediately bestowed the title of king, their interests would be harmed.

Hongming's suggestion can effectively resolve this issue.

He only held the title of deputy commander, without any real power.

It has no impact on them.

Seeing that the dissenting voices had almost disappeared, the Empress Dowager finally smiled.

She transformed back into her previous aloof goddess form and returned to the dragon throne.

"Since none of you have any objections, then from today onwards, Chen Nan will be considered a member of my Northern Wei."

"I hope there will be no discordant voices in the future."

"We will certainly do our utmost to bring prosperity to the people of Northern Wei."

Following the others' actions, Chen Nan also bowed and paid his respects.

Just when everyone thought that Chen Nan's matter was over.

The Empress Dowager announced it again in a loud voice.

"Chen Nan, step forward to receive your appointment!"

Upon hearing the sound, Chen Nan took a few steps to the center of the main hall.

Conferring upon Chen Nan the titles of General Who Guards the South, Left Chancellor, Censor-in-Chief, and Prefect of Weidu; bestowing upon him a nine-clawed python robe and a golden staff!

hiss~

The imperial court was immediately thrown into chaos.

"Your Majesty, please rescind your decree!"

"Your Majesty, you mustn't!"

……

The court, which had been quiet for a short while, erupted into chaos once again.

The group of military officers spoke at the same time.

Their official positions are easy to calculate, and they can get a job quickly by asking questions.

It should be noted that Hongming, despite being a seventh-rank martial artist, was merely a General Who Guards the North.

As a result of his defeat, Qingyu was demoted to the rank of General of Anxi.

Chen Nan is a newcomer. Even though he hasn't been granted the title of king, this General of the Four Garrisons is capable of commanding an army of 30,000.

Moreover, above the Four Garrison Generals is the General of the Cavalry, and the next step up is the Grand General.

The only equivalent position was that of a general in charge of the front, rear, left, and right guards.