Father, I really don’t want to be the emperor

It was Ning Fan's first time attending a court meeting, and Li Chunan specially arranged for the eunuch in charge of ceremonies to guide Ning Fan.

After finally finding a place to stand, the meeting has already begun.

Listening vaguely to the ministers' speeches and the emperor's handling of affairs, Ning Fan felt both novel and incredible.

"I received a secret letter earlier. The letter said that Song Chengzhou, the governor of Tianjiang Province, intended to rebel. I didn't take it seriously at first!"

"The day before yesterday, I ordered people eight hundred miles to rush to deliver the imperial edict, ordering Song Chengzhou to return to Beijing to report his duties. Unexpectedly, this Song Chengzhou resisted and refused to come, saying that he was ill. Now it seems that there is something wrong with this Song Chengzhou."

Emperor Tian'an frowned.

As soon as these words came out, all the civil and military officials in the court were shocked.

At this time, the war with the Xiongnu in the northwest has exhausted Dakang's strength. If Song Chengzhou really has the intention to rebel, then Dakang is really in danger!

"This Song Chengzhou's ancestor was a general who surrendered to the previous dynasty! Now it seems that this man's actions are clearly disloyalty engraved in his blood!"

Someone came out to denounce him.

Ning Fan was not familiar with the ministers of the DPRK and did not recognize who these people were for the time being.

I only heard the voices of rebuke one after another, and the verbal and written criticisms could destroy the ancestral tombs of Song Chengzhou's family.

"Your Majesty, Tianjiang Province is vast and rich in products. If Song Chengzhou really rebels, it will cause endless harm! We must prepare for this matter in advance, just in case!"

"I think we need to make two preparations. First, send people to investigate to avoid unjust cases! Second, Dakang has imposed heavy taxes for years of wars, especially in Tianjiang Province! Recently, the people of Tianjiang have been unhappy. Steady, this gave these rebels an opportunity to take advantage of. Your Majesty, this matter must be investigated! To change the hearts and minds of the people, only by reducing taxes can the rebellion lose the breeding ground."

The chief minister of the cabinet, Cheng Wei, came out.

As expected, he was worthy of being the chief minister of the cabinet. As soon as he opened his mouth, he linked up with each other and told the reasons and solutions to the matter.

Unlike those ordinary officials who can only curse but cannot say anything.

Emperor Tian'an nodded slightly to express his approval of Cheng Wei's opinion, and then said to the civil and military officials of the Manchu Dynasty: "My dear friends, who can go to Tianjiang Province to find out the facts for me? Can he quell the rebellion?"

As soon as these words came out, the civil and military officials in the court fell silent.

Everyone is not stupid. They are obviously going to rebel. Wouldn't they risk their lives if they go at this time?

"Prince, can you take on this responsibility?"

Emperor Tian'an looked at Prince Ning Qing.

Ning Qing was frightened when he heard Emperor Tian'an ask this.

"Father, I am the heir to the great health. Once there is danger, our great health will have no successor! It's not that I don't dare to go, but for the sake of great well-being, I can't go!"

Prince Ning Qing's sophistry.

"Yes, Your Majesty, His Highness the Crown Prince is the crown prince of a country, and he must not put himself in danger..."

"Your Majesty, think again."

……

Officials who supported the prince also jumped out and expressed their opposition.

"Ning Xiao, what about you?"

Emperor Tian'an looked at the fourth prince Ning Xiao.

Ning Xiao was originally afraid of being called, but now he was so scared that he broke into a cold sweat.

"Father, I still have a lot of things to do, and I really can't get away..."

In panic, Ning Xiao gave a random reason.

Fortunately, Emperor Tian'an didn't pursue the matter and just turned his attention to the civil and military officials again.

"Your Majesty, I am willing to go!"

The Grand Sima and Cavalry General Zhenyuan Hou Xiao Zhong and the cabinet chief Cheng Wei both came out almost at the same time.

"Nonsense!"

"You two are the pillars of the country, how can you risk your lives?"

Emperor Tian'an scolded with a livid face.

All civil and military officials lowered their heads. At the critical moment, no one dared to step forward.

Those who had previously clamored to cut Song Chengzhou into pieces with a thousand knives now stopped and did not dare to say a word.

At this time, Ning Fan was also experiencing a struggle in his heart.

Go and probably die there.

But if he didn't go, he would have no chance of becoming king.

If you don’t go, you won’t have any capital to seize the direct descendant!

This situation is like boiling a frog in warm water. If you don't want to be a dog for the prince, you can only wait for the prince to be liquidated after he ascends the throne in the future.

Other than that, the only thing you can do is give it a try!

"Father, I am willing to go!"

Ning Fan gritted his teeth and stepped out.

Swish!

Countless eyes were turned to Ning Fan, and the civil and military officials noticed that the sixth prince Ning Fan had also come to attend the court meeting.

Moreover, the official uniform he was wearing was clearly that of a young minister from Dali Temple.

The Crown Prince and the Fourth Prince also cast doubtful looks at Ning Fan. They didn't know yet that Ning Fan had been awarded an official position at some point!

For a time, jealousy and anger almost occupied their hearts.

"Ning Fan, you have to think carefully. Going here is extremely dangerous. Do you have any experience? Are you sure you want to go?"

Emperor Tian'an said with concern.

"Father, it is my greatest wish in my life to be able to share my father's worries and contribute to the prosperity of the people! If this trip is dangerous, I, Ning Fan, will not regret it at all."

Ning Fan said decisively.

"it is good!"

"As expected of my son!"

"Well, if your trip is successful, then I promise you that on the day of your triumph, I will make you a prince!"

Emperor Tian'an said in a calm voice.

This voice was full of majesty and unquestionable, but there was no emotion at all.

After hearing Emperor Tian'an's promise, Ning Fan finally breathed a sigh of relief.

No matter how you start this trip, the good news is that it pays off.

As the saying goes, wealth can be found in danger, Ning Fan wants to win back the situation step by step, and slowly get to the position where he can compete with the crown prince and the fourth prince!

Becoming a prince and marrying Xiao Lingxi is the first and crucial step!

"Father, I will definitely live up to my trust!"

Ning Fan said in a low voice.

All the ministers looked at Ning Fan in shock. When did this rumored sixth prince change his gender?

Seeing Ning Fan's calm and determined look, many people even suspected that the previous rumors were fabricated.

This is not a ridiculous prince, he is clearly the best among men!

"Ning Fan accepts the seal!"

"I appoint you as the Imperial Envoy, with full authority to investigate the rebellion of Song Chengzhou, Governor of Tianjiang Province! Thoroughly find out the facts and punish the rebellion!"

Emperor Tian'an said in a majestic voice.

……

As soon as these words came out, the prince and the fourth prince finally understood.

The look he looked at Ning Fan was full of unkindness and sneer.

"Huh, I'll go there if I die, but I won't come back if I die!"

The prince sneered in his heart.

The fourth prince also had a treacherous look on his face, looking at Ning Fan as if he were looking at a dead person.

Xiao Chong also noticed Ning Fan and sighed in his heart.

"Young people are still too impulsive! Without two brushes, it will be difficult to survive in other people's territory, let alone fight with the local governor!"

"If you are determined to rebel, the prince's visit will be for nothing!"