Chapter 348
Chen Nu looked at the large, gleaming golden bow and knelt down again: "Your Majesty, the situation at the border with Chongmeng is tense. I wish to present this bow to the border in exchange for food for the soldiers stationed there."
This bow is priceless, and the Chen family is not a prominent clan. Chen's father holds a low-ranking official position and is not even qualified to attend court. Chen Nu obtained this bow, yet he was able to donate it to the border. Regardless of whether his intentions were genuine or not, such a character is beyond the reach of ordinary people!
"Young Master Chen's character is indeed commendable, making him a loyal and virtuous person," Song Xuan said, his expression showing great satisfaction and his tone softening slightly.
Chen Nu replied, "I am but a humble man, and although I am loyal to Your Majesty, I have no ability to serve in the court. Now that I have obtained this golden bow, I can contribute my meager strength to the country and my family. This should be my joy."
Chen Nu's assignment to the autumn hunt was clearly a deliberate move by Ye Lingzhou to make him stand out before the emperor. While some were dissatisfied, most were disdainful.
No one thought that Chen Nu had the ability to surpass Shen Zheng, but unexpectedly, Shen Zheng encountered an accident and was squeezed out.
Those around Chen Nu, seeing his obsequious and ingratiating manner, couldn't help but feel contempt. They thought that Chen Nu was trying to curry favor with His Majesty to secure a better future, and that his methods were truly despicable.
These civil officials had always looked down on those who flattered others, and in an instant, they categorized Chen Nu as an isolated individual in their minds.
If you want to become an official, you have to be able to withstand their repeated suppression.
Ye Lingzhou took in everyone's expressions, stepped forward, and bowed, saying, "Your Majesty, although Young Master Chen is not good at literature, he is quite skilled in martial arts."
"Since Young Master Chen has donated the golden bow tonight, I dare to humbly request His Majesty to grant him the position of Border Commandant. If Young Master Chen truly possesses the ability, he will surely make a name for himself and repay His Majesty's kindness in the future."
This was something he and His Majesty had arranged long ago. Chen Nu was a capable man, and sending him to the military camp would allow him to assist Zhou Shiyu. Besides, the position of captain was not high-ranking, and exchanging him for a golden bow was more than enough.
Everyone was relieved to hear Ye Lingzhou's suggestion. They didn't know when they would be able to return to the capital after being sent to the border, so it wouldn't bother them.
"Your Majesty, I have heard that the situation at the border is critical. If there are capable people available at this time, it would be a good thing," Shen Qingnian said softly.
Song Xuan nodded slightly, seemingly persuaded: "Then I will grant you the position of Colonel. If you fail to achieve anything, do not return to the capital to see me."
"Your Majesty, I thank you very much!" Chen Nu kowtowed repeatedly in gratitude.
Throughout the entire process, Zheng's expression remained unchanged. He looked at Chen Nu kneeling on the ground and did not see Chen Nu as a threat. Now that the entire border was in Zheng'er's hands, if Chen Nu really had other intentions, he would just kill him.
Today, Zheng'er's actions at the hunting grounds have already angered His Majesty, so there's no need for him to raise any objections now and displease His Majesty further.
Seeing that the outcome was decided, Xia Xiazi stepped forward with a smile and said in a shrill voice, "Quickly, please invite Captain Chen to sit down. The roast meat is ready, and the feast will officially begin—"
As soon as he finished speaking, the servants brought up plates of freshly roasted meat and placed them on the small table in front of everyone.
The tenderest meat was placed on Shen Qingnian and Song Xuan's table, and the same was true for Xiao Shenxi's table.
Song Xuan took the knife handed to him by the maid and personally sliced the large piece of roasted venison into thin slices for Shen Qingnian.
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