ebookland Chapter 299 Determining the Candidate
Chapter 299 Determining the Candidate
Chapter 299 Confirming the Candidates
The Fengqin Hall remained calm, but those inside could sense the undercurrents beneath.
“I don’t know Yuanjia’s attitude, but Father’s attitude is very clear, Second Brother. Between you and Yuanjia, Father definitely favors Yuanjia more.”
Second Prince: How could you say such hurtful things with such a wronged expression?
He sighed, "Yes, at this time, entrusting all the affairs of state to Yuanjia, Father Emperor will definitely support her..."
He lowered his head and smiled: "Third brother, aren't we good brothers?"
"nature."
"Then don't tell anyone about my presumptuous thoughts," the Second Prince said, his eyes darting around awkwardly. "I thought I was some kind of hero who had to save the Great Yong from its peril..."
The Third Prince is no longer the same as before.
He still cries easily, but he has learned to argue back while crying: "You're overthinking it. If we're talking about heroes, Yuan Jia is the one who truly deserves the title."
Second Prince: Couldn't you at least give me some face?
After his outburst, the Third Prince finally stopped crying: "So, Second Brother, have you decided to give up?"
"What else? I can't exactly fight her to the death, can I?"
The second prince wanted to compete for it simply because he felt no one else could.
Giving up now is simply returning to where you were before.
The Third Prince visibly breathed a sigh of relief: "Hmm... Is there a possibility that... you can't compete with Yuan Jia even if you want to?"
Second Prince: Where did my lovely third brother go?
His expression fell: "At least my giving up will save Yuanjia some trouble, won't it?"
The Third Prince said with satisfaction, "It's wonderful that you think this way."
"When did you and Yuan Jia become so close?"
The Third Prince blinked.
Actually, it was a one-sided relationship between him and Yuan Jia.
He whispered, "Yuanjia has contributed too much to Dayong. I don't have much ability, but I always hope to help her get rid of some of her worries in whatever way I can."
Second Prince: Good, good, so I'm the one who's causing you trouble, huh?
Zheng Xun smiled, turned off the light screen, and looked down at the ministers below: "Do any of you have anyone you would like to recommend?"
Ministers:…
They were still in shock and had no recollection of the recommendation.
However, everyone reacted quickly, and the atmosphere didn't turn cold.
The Minister of Revenue was the first to step forward: "I volunteer to be an envoy to the Kingdom of He!"
"Is your Ministry of Revenue so idle? Civil officials should stay obediently in the capital. Princess! I will volunteer to go!"
"Princess!" Marquis Chang Le was two steps late, not wanting to be beaten to it again. He kicked back his colleague who was about to step forward, and stepped forward himself. "I have people in the Kingdom of He. I am the most suitable person to be sent as an envoy to the Kingdom of He!"
Xu Ru, who was kicked back by him: ...
He cursed Marquis Chang Le for his lack of martial ethics, and stepped forward despite the throbbing pain in his knee from the kick: "Princess! Everyone in the court has their own duties, and it would be inappropriate for anyone to leave. I am different; I am more free!"
Xu Bin coughed lightly, drawing Zheng Xun's attention: "Princess, the journey to the Kingdom of He is fraught with unpredictable dangers. I believe that the person chosen for the mission must be intelligent and quick-witted, and also possess martial arts skills. Therefore, I am the only suitable candidate!"
"Whether you're clever or not, I don't know, but you're certainly good at boasting. But Xu Bin, your name in Brown Country is too big, and you're too conspicuous. Whether you act openly or privately, you're too eye-catching. I'll go instead!"
……
Although recommending others is inappropriate, they can recommend themselves!
There are few cowards in the court of Dayong, and everyone wants to go and find out the true strength of the Brown Kingdom.
In their quest for this opportunity, the ministers did everything in their power to attack their colleagues and rack their brains to showcase their own strengths.
Zheng Xun felt both gratified and amused. After listening to their argument for a while, she signaled for everyone to be quiet.
“I understand your intentions, and what you all say makes sense. How about this, let’s vote,” Zheng Xun gestured to Zhicheng to take out the charcoal pencils and paper that had been prepared beforehand. “Please write down your recommended candidates on the slips of paper, sign your names in small print, and then hand them to me for review.”
Asking them to sign their names makes it easier to shuffle the order of the slips of paper later.
In that case, only Zhicheng and Zhengxun, who will be calling out the names, will know who wrote the note. This will prevent them from offending anyone and also prevent them from writing their own names.
This was the first time the ministers had ever heard of such a method.
There is no democracy in the Great Yong Dynasty, but this situation is too special, and voting is indeed a good way.
Zheng Xun gestured to Zhicheng to distribute the slips of paper and charcoal pencils, and watched with a smile as everyone racked their brains to evaluate suitable candidates.
Once the ministers calmed down, they had more factors to consider.
As for envoys, it would be best if they had some knowledge of the Brown Kingdom, and secondly, they would need to be eloquent.
This time, we need to outwit and outmaneuver the Brown Kingdom. It would be best to be alert and have a certain level of self-defense capabilities.
This greatly narrows down the range of choices.
In the end, Xu Bin and Chang Le Hou received the most votes.
This result was within Zheng Xun's expectations.
There were no problems in selecting these two candidates; the two most important figures in the mission were thus decided.
After the court session ended, Zheng Xun called the two men to his side: "You should know that this journey is fraught with danger. You are the pillars of the Great Yong Dynasty. Your primary mission this time is to return safely."
Her tone was solemn and sincere, and no one would doubt her sincerity.
The feelings of Marquis Chang Le and Xu Bin were extremely complicated.
It would be a lie to say that I am not impressed.
It is not easy for a minister to find a ruler who is both considerate and capable.
In the past, when I saw princesses, I was afraid of them digging up their secrets, I admired their abilities, and I was grateful for their existence.
But now that he knows she has designs on the throne, he feels a different kind of emotion.
The princess becomes emperor...
This was a possibility they had never even considered.
However, when applied to Zheng Xun, it seems somewhat reasonable.
Moreover, judging from the attitudes of the Emperor and the Crown Prince, they seem to have no objection to this matter.
Both men were intelligent and not pedantic; once the initial awkwardness and shock passed, their attitude towards Zheng Xun naturally became even more serious.
"Wei Chen understands!"
Zheng Xun: "Of course, it would be too easy to just say a few words. I have already written to the people of the Brown Kingdom and asked them to come and meet you. Later, you will go to find Wei Yanxing, and he will teach you how to make contact. I have also asked my father for a team of secret guards and an imperial physician to accompany you. Finally, Commander Nie of the Palace Guard will personally lead more than a hundred men to go with you."
The delegation consists of about ten officials. Apart from Xu Bin and the Marquis of Changle, there will also be some minor officials. These people do not need to be recommended; Zheng Xun will directly arrange for some military officers to go.
Marquis Chang Le was moved: "Princess, please rest assured, we will definitely return safely."
“I naturally trust you two,” Zheng Xun said with a smile, then changed the subject, “However, there are other tasks I need to tell you about on this trip.”
Xu Bin excitedly rubbed his palms together: "Please speak, Princess!"
Marquis Chang Le was also eager to try: "Does the princess hope that we can bring back someone's head along with her?"