Chapter 186 Princess, don't be so nice to me, I'm not used to it
"What do you mean? Please make it clear!"
With Yuan Xiu's urging, Lu Zhao raised his head and said: "Diplomacy is about interests and steps. The Southern Zhou Dynasty wants to marry my princess of Dajing, and the purpose of marriage is nothing more than to maintain peace. They want the eldest princess,
It’s not really that the second prince is obsessed with the eldest princess, it’s just because the eldest princess holds the most weight in His Majesty’s heart. Once the eldest princess is married, their interests can be maximized.”
"On the contrary, switching to another princess can actually achieve the purpose of maintaining peace, but it will reduce their interests."
Seeing that everyone was listening attentively, Lu Zhao emphasized his tone and continued: "If we obviously want to weaken their interests, it will intensify the conflict between the two countries. At this time, we need to step down."
Yuan Xiu nodded and said: "It makes sense, go on!"
"The Southern Zhou Dynasty designated the eldest princess because she hasn't hired a consort yet. If we recruit a consort for the eldest princess, wouldn't we have reason to refuse?"
"Although Zhou Jinghuan guessed that we were temporarily recruiting the consort for the eldest princess, as long as the consort is really recruited, this will be a step for Nan Zhou."
"When the time comes, Your Majesty will promise some benefits to Zhou Jinghuan, or just do what Your Majesty said and bring him two princesses back. Zhou Jinghuan will be able to go back and do business with a decent face."
Yuan Xiu's eyes lit up when he heard this, and he praised: "Wonderful!"
As he spoke, he pointed at Lu Zhao and laughed, saying: "Master Lu is worthy of being the Minister of Rites. This method is wonderful!!"
"Prime Minister Zuo, Mr. Mu, what do you two think?"
Wen Tai nodded and said, "I think it's okay!"
"I also think this method is acceptable, but..." Mu Shanyue hesitated for a moment and asked, "Your Majesty, if you are so anxious to recruit a consort for the eldest princess, will the eldest princess agree?"
"Oh, you have to make a choice!" Yuan Xiu frowned and said: "It's better to stay in the palace than to marry far away in Southern Zhou Dynasty! I will go to the emperor's sister and tell her to deal with this first. If the consort can't do it in the future,
If you want to satisfy the imperial sister, then just let the consort have an accident."
"Ahem!" Mu Shanyue almost choked on his own saliva.
Yuan Xiu added: "That's what I say, but it's best to find a suitable husband for the emperor's sister. You also know that the emperor's sister is two years older than me. She is twenty-three and it's time to get married!
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"We've already talked about this, think about it, are there any suitable candidates?"
Mu Shanyue closed his eyes, as if thinking seriously. Lu Zhao lowered his head again, looking at his nose and heart.
After a moment of silence, Wen Tai said: "I have someone to recommend me."
"Oh? The person recommended by Zuo Xiang must be extremely outstanding." Yuan Xiu squatted directly on the imperial desk, looked at Wen Tai curiously, and urged: "Tell me quickly, which young master is he from?
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Wen Tai said: "Uncle Sha County."
Yuan Xiu was surprised and said: "Uncle Sha County? Isn't that your nephew Wen Hu??"
Wen Tai nodded and said, "It's my nephew Wen Hu."
Mu Shanyue suddenly laughed and said, "Prime Minister Zuo, you really don't shy away from suspicion!"
"Don't avoid relatives when promoting good people!"
Wen Tai said seriously: "Your Majesty knows the situation of my family. The older son is mediocre, and the younger sons have not grown up. The left prime minister's house is inseparable from Wen Hu's care inside and outside. This shows that he has the ability to manage the family.
Ability."
"Wen Hu did not rely on the relationship between ministers at that time. After entering the army, he started as a soldier. He endured hardships and stood hard work, and was not afraid of death. His military exploits were all achieved by his own swords. After several years in the army, he made countless military exploits, and in exchange for
He received the title of Duke of Shaxian County. Later, due to ministerial reasons, he withdrew from the army to avoid suspicion, but he has proven himself to be an excellent general."
"But he also has a shortcoming, that is, he doesn't like to read. But since I told him about him, he has now begun to study history books and study the art of war. What he is thinking about is that he will have the opportunity to contribute to Dajing again in the future."
"Although he is twenty-eight years old, he is devoted to his career and has not yet married a wife."
Wen Tai bowed deeply to Yuan Xiu and said, "After much thought, I feel that no one is more suitable than him."
Lu Zhao also echoed: "I believe in the vision of the left prime minister. For those who are truly capable, it is disloyal to the court to promote talents and avoid relatives."
Yuan Xiu did not reply immediately, but looked at Wen Tai for a while, then jumped down from the imperial desk and said: "Wen Hu is indeed a talent, and I am very optimistic about him. There is nothing wrong with him being recommended by Prime Minister Zuo."
"He...has a concubine to keep?"
Wen Tai immediately said: "Absolutely not!"
"Yes, yes!" Yuan Xiu looked disapproving, waving his hands and saying, "You are already twenty-eight years old, is it possible that there is not even a woman around you?"
Wen Tai said firmly: "Really not!"
"Then he is so miserable..." Yuan Xiu sighed: "Okay, then it's him!"
Wen Tai breathed a sigh of relief. He didn't expect the emperor to agree so readily.
"I'll go and talk to the emperor's sister, but Zuo Xiang, you have to think clearly. I just said that if my emperor's sister is dissatisfied in the future and something happens to Wen Hu, this will be my loss to Dajing!"
Wen Tai said sternly: "I am just recommending him. If Wen Hu is lucky enough to become the consort, but cannot fulfill his responsibilities as a consort, that is his problem!"
"Okay! What I want is these words from the left prime minister!"
Yuan Xiu became happy, shook his sleeves, and said with a smile: "This matter is settled. After the state banquet is over, I will have a showdown with Zhou Jinghuan!"
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After watching Zhao Cheng enter the house, Zhao Wu and Xia Qi Qiu Shu were arranged by Heng Wenhao to sit down in a pavilion outside the house. After a while, someone brought drinks and snacks.
Heng Wenhao didn't leave either, so he stayed with them in the pavilion, chatting with Xia Qi Qiu Shu, and looking up at the house from time to time.
The house in the pavilion is not far away. If something happens, Heng Wenhao can rush there in a few steps. Besides, there are guards watching outside the house, so he is not worried.
Heng Wenhao was handsome and quite talkative. Xia Qi Qiu Shu was amused by him. When Zhao Wu was about to remind the two girls to be more reserved, a palace maid came over.
"Guard Heng, why are you staying here?"
The person coming is A Tao.
Heng Wenhao smiled and said: "They are Zhao Cheng's followers. I will chat with them."
A Tao glanced at Xia Qi and Qiu Shu, and saw through Heng Wenhao's thoughts, and mocked: "You think this girl is pretty, right? These two sisters look exactly the same, which one do you like?"
"You, you, you..." Heng Wenhao was choked. He immediately looked at Zhao Wu and changed the subject: "This is Miss A Tao, the eldest princess... Brother Zhao, Brother Zhao?"
Heng Wenhao patted Zhao Wu and saw him staring at A Tao, as if his whole body was stiff!
"So beautiful..." Zhao Wu blurted out.
inside the house.
Zhao Cheng took off his shirt at Yuan Yun's request and sat on the ground, while Yuan Yun patiently applied medicine to him.
"Princess, please don't be so nice to me. I'm not used to it."
After traveling through time, Zhao Cheng felt scared in front of someone for the first time.
Yuan Yun said: "You bitch, didn't you get enough whipping yesterday?"
"Enough, enough! Even if Your Highness has not calmed down, my bones can't hold it anymore!"
"You performed well last night, and my anger has dissipated, so tonight I will mainly focus on healing your injuries."
"Healing?" Zhao Cheng asked, always feeling that this word was not that beautiful, and then asked: "Has Your Highness ever learned medical skills?"
"know a little."
Yuan Yun threw the medicine bottle aside, pulled a box over, and opened it.
Zhao Cheng saw that there were rows of silver needles in the box!
Yuan Yun first took out a small one, looked at it, shook her head, and replaced it with a thicker one.
Zhao Cheng said tremblingly: "Your Highness, you...what do you want to do?"
"Healing, this is acupuncture, don't be afraid."
"I know it's acupuncture, but do you really know how to use it?"
"Everything has a beginning, just use it and you'll get better."
Yuan Yun patted Zhao Cheng's shoulder gently and said with a smile: "It's okay, it's just a little painful."
After saying this, without waiting for Zhao Cheng to react, Yuan Yun stabbed Zhao Cheng in the stomach with a needle.
"Your Highness, please aim at the acupuncture points...ahhh!!"
