"Eh?"

When Zhao Cuo heard this, he was startled. Did he bypass the Baron Viscount and confer him an uncle directly? Raising him to such a high position all of a sudden would be difficult to convince the public and would attract criticism.

The title of Dayu cannot be awarded without military merit. His small contribution to the Huainan State is not enough to hold the title of earl. It is impossible to confer a title of third-class brave and courageous son.

Chaotiandian, who became restless, told him that the officials thought so too.

"Old minister, please play."

A red-robed minister with gray hair on his temples stepped forward.

"Although Young Master Zhao has made great contributions to the Huainan incident, it is still inappropriate to confer the title of Earl to the champion. This title was specially created by Taizu for the first warrior who hunted in Donghe River."

What he said was very clever. He did not explicitly say that Zhao Cuo's merits did not meet the qualifications for the title of uncle, but he said that the title of Uncle Champion cannot be granted casually.

"I second the proposal."

A young official also came out.

"Now that the Frozen River Alliance has been torn apart by demonic barbarians, we should no longer be granted the title of Uncle Champion. This is against the rules of etiquette."

"Please think carefully, my queen."

Another group of officials spoke together. Zhao Cuo felt that these old foxes were so treacherous. They ignored such a big thing as deposing the king, but instead clung to the matter of conferring a title on him. Didn't this mean that they were not interested in the matter of deposing the king?

Doesn’t Empress Dowager Zhao have any objections to deposing the emperor for the third time?

"My dear friends, you have misunderstood."

The Queen Mother Zhao, who was sitting on the dragon throne, said calmly.

"The main reason why I named Zhao Cuo as the champion uncle is because of his achievements in hunting in Donghe River."

Her words silenced the ministers. Of course, no one dared to really confront Zhao Cuo. The palace of Zheng Guogong was now in full swing.

At this time, all the civil and military officials present felt the favoritism of the Queen Mother.

This female devil unabashedly expressed her preference for Mr. Zhao by conferring a title.

"I thank the Lord for your kindness."

Zhao Cuo, who had been silent all this time, stepped forward to thank him. Of course, he couldn't be excited by a mere earldom. The one he would inherit in the future would be a first-class duke.

However, there was another aspect that showed the Empress Dowager's partiality that made him happy. The previous champions could not be passed down, but he was hereditary and could not be replaced.

In this way, his eldest son will succeed Zheng Guogong and his second son will be able to seize the title of Champion Count.

"I am reporting to you."

None of the truly powerful ministers in the Chaotian Palace raised any objections to Zhao Cuo’s ennoblement. After the matter subsided, the Minister of Rites walked out of the queue and said loudly:

"As the saying goes, a country cannot live without a king for a day. I also ask the empress to appoint a worthy person from among the former emperor's princes to ascend the throne, so as to bring peace to the people of the world."

After hearing his words, Zhao Cuo glanced around the courtiers present without leaving any trace.

Most of their faces show no emotion.

It seems that it doesn't matter who becomes the emperor.

'If the Queen Mother can be allowed to ascend the throne at this time, I will directly kill her. Unfortunately, the throne is not available for the time being.'

He said with some regret in his heart that if the Chu family was seized in the court at this time of internal and external troubles, then Emperor Yongzhao and the seven vassal kings would probably be ecstatic.

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In this way, they can legitimately raise armies. After four hundred years of raising soldiers, Dayu will definitely follow Emperor Taizu, and there will even be soldiers in the capital to advise him.

Therefore, no matter what, it is necessary to establish a clan son as the emperor.

"Which of the former emperor's princes do you think can inherit the throne?"

Empress Dowager Zhao said softly.

"Please give me permission to be your own boss!"

All civil and military officials in the court immediately bowed and saluted in unison.

At this time, if someone takes the initiative to stand up and support a prince, it will be a great achievement of following the dragon. However, in today's Yu Dynasty, it is seeking death.

Empress Dowager Zhao, who has been in power for more than thirteen years on and off, is the emperor, and the emperor to be established now is just a puppet. At this time, no matter who recommends any prince, it is a sign of disloyalty to the Empress Dowager.

'The capital has now completely transformed into the shape of the Queen Mother...'

Zhao Cuo sighed in his heart, the female devil really held the power very firmly, so Emperor Yongzhao could only rebel.

All this can be attributed to the empress disbanding the cabinet and establishing the Privy Council. Originally, the cabinet had two prime ministers, but now it has become the chief and deputy envoys of the Privy Council.

Throughout the ages, the power game between kings and kings has continued, and bad women have directly eliminated the position of prime minister, who can sit down and discuss matters with the king, and concentrated power in their own hands.

"Every minister can express his own opinion."

Empress Dowager Zhao continued to dig holes, probably to determine how well she had trained the courtiers, and the results satisfied her.

"The Queen Mother is the legitimate mother of all the princes. She also listens to the affairs of state from behind the curtain in accordance with the late emperor's decree. It is up to the Queen Mother alone to make the final decision on matters of unification."

All the officials said in unison with great understanding.

"Allow me to think for a moment."

The female devil no longer troubled the ministers. After being quiet for a while, she suddenly said something surprising again.

"Zhao Cuo, come to me."

Young Master Zhao was stunned when he heard this, and then he walked up with a respectful expression in the eyes of different people, and his tall and straight figure quickly disappeared behind the bead curtain.

"What orders do you have when your Majesty summons your ministers to come near?"

He was not someone who didn't know what the occasion was, and naturally he would not offend a bad woman in a place like this, so he bowed in front of the dragon throne according to etiquette.

"Are you satisfied with the reward I have given you?"

The Queen Mother, who was still wearing a black chest-length skirt, smiled and waved to him.

"I will keep your kindness in mind."

Zhao Cuo said solemnly.

"Stop being so prude."

Empress Dowager Zhao rolled her eyes charmingly, stretched out her hand and pulled him to the dragon chair, as if she wanted to share this supreme power with him.

"I sincerely respect you, the Queen Mother."

Although Zhao Cuo said this, he hugged her slender waist rebelliously.

"I have given you the title of earl despite the pressure of civil and military officials. How can you thank me?"

She rested her head on his shoulder comfortably, half-squinting her eyes as if enjoying herself, and her little feet wearing embroidered shoes swayed happily.

"For such a benevolent minister, the only choice is to be a cow or a horse in the next life."

Young Master Zhao read it without any sincerity.

"This kind of thing doesn't have to wait until the next life, right?"

The bad woman blew hot air against his earlobe.

"You rebellious minister can do everything you can to repay me now."

"this……"

He understood the meaning of these words, glanced at the hundreds of vague figures under the bead curtain with a subtle expression, and hesitated for a moment.

"After I retire from the imperial court, I must honor my empress well."

Zhao Cuo pretended not to understand her thoughts seriously.

"I will give you a chance to speak again."

The Queen Mother said with a smile as bright as a flower.

"I obey."
Chapter completed!