The emperor had nothing to prepare and was still in the opera garden.
"Shaojian Han, the King of Yue is here."
The King of Yue returned to Chang'an following the victorious generals from the Southern Expedition, and has been squatting in his palace in a low profile.
Occasionally I went to the palace to visit the queen, and as for the emperor, I only saw her once when I first came back.
Han Shitou left the pear garden.
"I've met my second brother." The King of Yue saluted.
The title "Second Brother" was coined by the prince, but Han Shitou had never received the courtesy of the princes. He turned sideways, lowered his eyes and said, "Your Majesty, please follow us."
The emperor's green shirt reminded the King of Yue of the Imperial College and those outsiders.
"Aye."
"Um!"
There was silence between father and son for a while.
"Aye, in this southern expedition, the three thousand cavalry from Northern Xinjiang are quite sharp."
"Um!"
"My child, please leave."
The emperor opened his eyes and said calmly: "Speaking of which, Zhang Chumao is your relative."
The King of Yue said: "The child only has his father in his heart and has no relatives."
"It's good that you know."
"yes!"
The king of Yue resigned.
Zhang Huan took over as Minister of War, and the military governor of Southern Xinjiang unsurprisingly fell on Zhang Chumao.
Zhang Chumao's father-in-law was Yang Songcheng, and the King of Yue and him could be considered relatives.
What the King of Yue said was to say: Although Southern Xinjiang had just won a battle, which made Southern Zhou bow, it was Northern Xinjiang that was even more powerful!
This is diverting trouble from the east.
It’s also self-analysis.
Southern Xinjiang is not even as good as Northern Xinjiang, how could there be any dissent?
This statement made Han Shitou very interesting.
And the emperor's reaction is even more interesting... It's good that you know.
This is knocking!
If the King of Yue and Zhang Chumao wear a pair of trousers in the future, these words will turn into thunder.
hehe!
Han Shitou stood on the steps and watched the King of Yue go away.
Then go in.
The emperor's eyes were bright. When he saw him coming in, he asked: "Earlier, you went outside the city to greet the generals who had returned from the southern expedition. How did you feel?"
Sure enough, only power can keep the emperor energetic.
Better than a noble concubine!
Han Shitou said: "Zhang Huan feels a little satisfied with the complete merits and virtues."
The emperor nodded, "He really wants to come to Chang'an and serve as an official. Just as the Southern Expedition is over, it's time for a new envoy to the Southern Xinjiang region."
"Zhang Chumao is still the same."
"That's just a dog!" The emperor said contemptuously: "After this battle, there will be no major troubles in southern Xinjiang. Therefore, letting him serve as a military governor can be regarded as a reward for his merits."
This reward does not refer to Zhang Chumao, Zhang Chumao has a shitty credit.
This gong refers to the aristocratic family headed by Yang Song.
The emperor and the clan have been in a secret war for the past few years, but the family members suddenly sided with the emperor and successfully suppressed the clan.
This is a must when it comes to rewards for merit.
"Where are the others?" asked the emperor.
In the past, he mostly asked about the situation of Jiedushi, but this year, even the officials below were interested.
"Liu Qing looks in high spirits."
…
At this moment, Liu Qing was hitting his lower back with his backhand. The woman on the bed looked sideways at him, "You are still as young as an eighteen-year-old."
Liu Qing couldn't help but glance at the small porcelain bottle on the table.
The sunlight shines on the small porcelain vase through the crack in the door.
Eight words are shining brightly: Rejuvenation Pill, good for him and good for you.
…
"And Shi Zhongtang, the adopted son of the imperial concubine."
The emperor was noncommittal.
"Yang Xuan, the governor of Chenzhou."
The emperor said calmly: "Huang Chunhui is very optimistic about this son. This is because he wants to cultivate talents for Northern Xinjiang. Liao Jin has skills, but he is not as cunning as Huang Chunhui. Facing Northern Liao, I am afraid it will be difficult. Liu Qing is a person
Somewhat interesting, but his talent is not outstanding."
With a few words, the three giants in Northern Xinjiang were all swept in.
Except for Huang Chunhui, the emperor actually looked down on everyone else.
"If Huang Chunhui is allowed to arrange manpower, then whose northern territory belongs to Northern Xinjiang?"
Han Shitou felt a shiver in his heart, wondering where the old dog wanted to take Lang Jun?
"But Huang Chunhui's life is short after all." The emperor reached out and brushed his knees, as if brushing away the dust, "I looked at the court and found that there was not a single capable minister who could confidently resist the Northern Liao army.
Huang Chunhui arranges his personnel unscrupulously because he sees my dilemma of having no one available and has no choice but to arrange personnel according to his wishes. He is very courageous!"
Han Shitou was convinced that if Huang Chunhui lived for another five years, the emperor would be able to find a reason to capture him and exile his family to the most remote place.
But judging from the emperor's tone, he should have given his acquiescence.
Huang Chunhui's methods are indeed brilliant!
Han Shitou even felt that if this person entered the court, he would definitely be able to mobilize a force to compete with Zuo Xiang, Yang Songcheng and others.
What a pity!
Such a great talent is so jealous.
The emperor yawned, and Han Shitou said: "Your Majesty, it is easy to feel sleepy in winter, why don't you take a nap?"
The emperor nodded, Han Shitou asked someone to bring a thin quilt, and the emperor lay on his side on the couch, with a charcoal fire burning beside him, which was very warm.
Han Shitou walked out of the hall, and a chamberlain said enviously: "Only Young Inspector Han can persuade His Majesty to rest."
Another chamberlain said: "That's not true. Last time, that person also wanted to imitate Young Supervisor Han and advised His Majesty to drink less. He was kicked down by Your Majesty and disappeared the next day."
"If you serve your Majesty wholeheartedly, you will naturally be rewarded!" Han Shitou warned.
Several chamberlains retired and went about their business.
"Hey! Look how distinguished Mr. Han is in the palace now. We are so envious!"
"This is all earned by Young Supervisor Han for many years of loyalty. I can't envy you!"
Han Shitou stood outside the hall, and everyone passing by slowed down their steps.
The royal concubine is here.
"Your Majesty is resting," Han Shitou said.
The imperial concubine nodded, "I slept late last night. If I took a nap during the day, I would be energetic again later."
"Yes." Han Shitou nodded.
"You are the only one who can persuade him to rest." The imperial concubine was very satisfied, and immediately rewarded Han Shitou with a farm outside Chang'an City.
The rewards for meritorious officials are limited, but the nobles do not hesitate to take action.
Han Shitou felt that this was the sign of national subjugation!
The emperor took a nap until the afternoon, looking lazy.
In the afternoon, the emperor became more energetic, sang and danced, called the imperial concubine, and they drank and had fun together.
Tomorrow, at the Dachang meeting, Han Shitou will take leave and go home to spend the last day of his seven-year career with his wife.
It was cold, so Jiao Hui sat in the room and took a nap. There were two charcoal fires in the room.
Han Shitou came in and woke her up when he saw this.
"I came back so early today." Jiao Hui rubbed her eyes, looking a little dull.
"From now on, take naps less often during the day, no more than a quarter of an hour in the afternoon."
"Why?"
"After taking a nap, I can't sleep at night. It takes a long time and consumes my energy. I feel sleepy during the day and feel energetic at night."
"No wonder I say that I feel so energetic at night lately."
"Also, keep less charcoal fire in the house."
"What do you mean?"
"Just listen."
Han Shitou sat down, and Jiao Hui walked behind him and gently rubbed his shoulders.
"You have been standing beside His Majesty for a whole day, are you tired?"
"I'm not tired, we're having fun!"
"It's still fun!"
"Yes! Leha!"
…
Spring has returned to the south, but it is still cold in the north.
Of course, such coldness is really not a problem for Emperor Taishu He Lianchun.
"Uncle Emperor."
The emperor's uncle, who was reading in the study, looked up and asked, "What's the matter?"
The chamberlain said: "Your Majesty has summoned you."
"good."
He Lianchun calmly sorted out the books and stood up. Two servants came up to support him.
"No need."
He Lianchun walked a little unsteadily, and when he saw Helian Peak along the way, it was quite difficult to salute.
"I asked you to lose some fat on your body, why are you indifferent!?"
He Lianfeng looked at this uncle and felt a little headache.
"Your Majesty, I haven't eaten much these days, but I still can't lose weight."
The emperor's uncle smiled bitterly and said, "If I can cut it off with a knife without dying, I would like to open my belly and cut off dozens of kilograms of fat."
"Sit down."
He Lianchun sat down.
"Yingwei just got the news." He Lianfeng said: "Li Mi led the southern Xinjiang army to attack the Southern Zhou Dynasty. It was overwhelming and captured twenty cities. He ordered the Southern Zhou Dynasty to pay compensation of five million yuan and send envoys to apologize and return.
"
"Victory?" He Lianchun sighed: "It's a pity that we missed this great opportunity."
"Oh, what a great opportunity?"
"Your Majesty, I believe that this battle is not that simple."
"Talk about it."
"The Tang army returned after taking twenty cities. It looked mighty, but I dare to say that at the end of this battle, the Tang army will definitely be struggling. If it refuses to retreat, it may be defeated."
He Lianfeng glanced at the memorial.
"reason!"
"If the Southern Zhou Dynasty is vulnerable, the Tang army is really unstoppable. I dare to say that Zhang Huan will not withdraw his troops, but will take advantage of the situation to defeat Bianjing and destroy the Southern Zhou Dynasty. Not only can he obtain the Southern Zhou Dynasty's money, food and population, but also make the country more powerful.
There will be no future troubles in the southern border of Tang Dynasty, and the troops can be dispatched northward with ease."
The emperor's uncle said it very confidently.
The emperor was silent.
After a long while, he said: "Go! I have nothing to do recently and I went out for a walk."
Ever since he became the emperor's uncle, He Lianchun had never left Ningxing.
This is a tacit understanding.
He Lianfeng took the initiative to speak today, which was also a tacit understanding.
It can be regarded as an attempt to dissolve some of the barriers between the two.
After He Lianchun left, He Lianfeng said quietly: "When the Tang army came to Bianjing, King Qin's army of the Southern Zhou Dynasty gradually gathered, harassing the grain roads and the main camp.
Lei Qi's command was firm and he could not hold on.
If the Tang army doesn't leave, it only takes half a month, so there is no need to leave.
Although he didn't see it with his own eyes, he hit the nail on the head with such wisdom. I couldn't be happier."
"Your Majesty, the doctor we just found is here."
"Where did it come from?"
"He is the witch doctor of the tribe."
The witch doctor came in, and He Lianfeng said calmly: "There is no need to pretend to be a ghost. If you can, you can do it, but if you can't, you can't. I don't blame you. If you pretend to be a ghost to fool me, the whole family will be a slave, and the tribe... will be destroyed!"
The witch doctor trembled all over, and all the excitement in his eyes disappeared.
After an inspection, the witch doctor knelt down.
"Your Majesty can no longer impregnate women."
"I, got it."
He Lianfeng waved his hand, "Reward him!"
After the witch doctor left, He Lianfeng was in a daze for a long time.
"Your Majesty, the emperor's uncle has prepared a bicycle frame there, saying he is going out for a spring outing in the city."
He Lianfeng stood up and said, "Let him wait."
"yes."
"Just say..." He Lianfeng smiled bitterly, "I will go with him!"
The waiter had just turned around.
"etc!"
The chamberlain turned around.
He Lianfeng stretched out his hand and hesitated for a moment, "Let him take his wife and children with him."
That day, the emperor and his wife traveled with the emperor's uncle, his wife and children, and had a great time.
…
Spring came very late in northern Xinjiang. When I woke up in the morning, I could hear the chirping of birds outside, but it was too warm in bed and I didn't want to get up.
Zhou Ning opened his eyes and habitually reached out to touch his side, but it was empty.
She sat up, feeling a little melancholy.
I never felt like this when I was alone before!
"Lady!"
The sound of laughter came from outside.
"I'm up."
Get up, wash up, and have breakfast.
Then the director.
The director was in the front yard. Zhou Ning came in and sat down. Yi Niang and Aunt Guan came in and stood at the bottom.
Zhou Ning smiled and said: "Yiniang, sit down!"
Yi Niang said: "Thank you ma'am for your consideration, but rules are hard to establish but easy to break. I'd better stand still."
Zhou Ning nodded.
Aunt Guan glanced at Yi Niang, feeling a little envious, but it passed away in a flash.
Everyone can feel the husband's attitude towards Yi Niang. Even the lady loves her very much and shows respect for her in every way.
Lu Chuan came in, lowered his head and stood with his hands tied.
"The shops in my wife's hands are now selling specialties from Northern Xinjiang. Because the supply of goods is the best, the business is very booming."
"The best source of goods?" Zhou Ning glanced at Yi Niang.
Yi Niang smiled and said nothing.
It's just a matter of Lang Jun's words.
Lu Chuan said: "Our caravan travels between Northern Xinjiang and Chang'an, and the journey is smooth. As long as you tell us your name, those grassland merchants will give you the best goods and the lowest price."
"Will it hinder my husband?"
Yiniang said: "Just don't let the price be too low."
Zhou Ning understood these words, "In this way, from now on, when purchasing goods, follow the market conditions. Otherwise, if things go on like this, you will get too much sweetness and you will be soft-hearted."
Yi Niang smiled and said, "My lady, these words hit the nail on the head."
Zhou Ning said: "My husband often says that wealthy businessmen have no country, and no one in the world can match their ability to exploit every opportunity. If you are used to the sweet things they give you, when they ask for help, will you do it or not?"
Therefore, it is better to make less money, but also to act righteously and stand upright!"
This lady, Lang Jun, is right!
"Yes." Lu Chuan resigned.
"Madam." A servant girl came in, "A grassland businessman came outside. Hearing that my husband is not here, he wanted to see the madam."
Zhou Ning frowned, "Let him go to the front."
In front is Zhou Xie, Lu Qiang and others are there.
"The man refused."
"Who is that person?"
"It's called Yujing."
Yi Niang said: "Madam, this man is a wealthy businessman from the Jibo tribe. He is very ambitious and wants to be independent. Lang Jun agreed to him."
Zhou Ning nodded.
Later, Yu Jing came, bowing his head politely.
"I've seen my wife!"
"What's the matter?" Zhou Ning's voice became colder and more dignified.
Yi Niang became even more happy.
If you want your mother to be respectful to the world, it is naturally inappropriate to be gentle. You must be majestic when you should be majestic.
Yu Jing said: "Last winter, I got a lot of furs, and there were more..."
This is to find a market.
Zhou Ning said: "Chenzhou's door is open and never closed to anyone."
Yu Jing smiled bitterly, "Last year the grassland had good weather, and this year many people came to Chenzhou with their goods. I am here, and I beg my lady to be kind and buy my goods first."
Zhou Ning thought for a while, and according to Yi Niang, Yu Jing was the secret that her husband planted in the three major departments, and he used his ambition to cause trouble in the three major departments.
In this way, what should be supported must be supported.
However, you can’t get used to it!
"Supposedly there is no such thing."
Zhou Ning's tone was calm, but Yu Jing heard the underlying meaning and said happily: "Thank you, madam."
"I will give priority to purchasing your goods. I still have to convince those merchants here."
This is a benefit!
Yu Jing said: "I wonder if your Majesty is willing to have some involvement in my business."
This is to connect them together.
Rich businessman!
It is indeed pervasive!
Zhou Ning said calmly: "No need, donate money! Donate to the school!"
This approach is perfect.
Yu Jing agreed, a little disappointed.
For him, he prefers to become a community of interests with Yang Xuan.