He turned his back and looked at a room full of brocade boxes. He turned around again, his face was hot, and he was very surprised, "When you meet the empress, you are not allowed to say that the private money in this room has been touched, and you are not allowed to say a word.
"
The two of them understood each other and said, "I will never tell you this. I all know it."
Luo Jia said casually, "I wouldn't touch the private money in this house. It all belongs to Feng Zhaoyi."
The next day, Luojia went to court.
The Minister of Civil and Military Affairs saw that His Majesty was recovering. Although he was a little thin, he was in good spirits, so he handed over memorials one after another.
The prince reported in detail what had happened in the past few days. The situation on the front line was not optimistic because of the defeat. The Southern Dynasty army took advantage of the victory to pursue it, and its morale was greatly boosted. The decisive battle was imminent, but there was no certainty, and the situation was worrying.
Luo Jia listened quietly and looked around: "Dear ladies, what do you think?
Everyone was confused and couldn't think of anything to say.
"Prince, tell me!"
The prince took his time and took out a very detailed memorial: "Father, this is what I have researched based on military information these days. Please take a look."
Luojia looked at the memorial and read it out one by one.
Everyone did not expect that the prince had done so much homework and was more prepared than many of the courtiers.
The faces of the gangsters gradually showed joy, but Yi Hun and others felt unhappy in their hearts.
"Everyone has heard it. How is His Highness the Crown Prince's analysis?"
"Very good, Your Highness is wise."
The prince knelt down and said: "These are all under the guidance of my father. I dare not take credit."
Luo Jia smiled broadly and said, "Your Majesty, you did a great job."
"Thank you very much, Father, for the compliment."
"Is there anything else you need to report?"
Everyone shook their heads.
At this time, an order from the Ministry of Rites came out: "Your Majesty, I still have a memorial..."
"Send it up."
"Prince Gao of Qi State ascended the throne and took the initiative to send envoys to establish good relations with our northern country. Now, the envoys are waiting at the post house. How to deal with it? Please give orders from your Majesty."
Luo Jia glanced at the memorial and said calmly: "What does the envoy of Qi mean?"
Shangshu ordered: "His Majesty the State of Qi asked for the beauty's mercy and sent generous gifts, and promised to provide us with convenient border passages and food and grass during this war with the Southern Dynasties."
All the ministers looked at each other.
The Emperor of Qi dared to ask for His Majesty's most favored beauty?
It is possible for the bride and groom to come in person, but if His Majesty’s concubine is used for marriage, will His Majesty also agree?
Everyone thought that His Majesty would be furious, but His Majesty was expressionless and no one could guess what he was thinking.
Lu Tai, a general from Yihun's party, immediately knelt down and said: "Your Majesty, the envoy from Qi has insulted your Majesty's dignity. It is better to expel him immediately..."
The people who supported the imperial concubine also realized that they were trying to trick the imperial concubine. The imperial concubine was deeply favored by His Majesty, and Zhang Jieyu's tree had deep roots. If Xiao Lian was sent away, wouldn't it mean that they and others would suffer a great loss in power?
"Even if it's a marriage, you can just choose a princess..."
Shangshu Ling shook his head: "The Emperor of Qi has specified who he wants, but it won't do to send the princess there!"
"Absurd! Absolutely ridiculous! This is too deceptive!"
"What an emperor of Qi, a child with a yellow mouth, how dare he speak so rudely..."
"Your Majesty, our forces in the North do not need the help of Qi State at all..."
"Your Majesty, this is really ridiculous. Let's expel the Qi envoy..."
…
The old ministers such as the King of Rencheng and the King of Dongyang looked at His Royal Highness the Crown Prince. They all had the same idea. At first, His Majesty favored Feng Zhaoyi, but at least he did not harm the country; now he favors Xiao Lian, causing chaos in the government and the public, and the army is defeated. Beauty is a disaster, if
Of course it would be best to send him off at this time.
But, will His Majesty send him away?
The prince was also surprised that the ceremony officer actually raised this matter in the court. Didn't the ceremony officer know that this was detrimental to His Majesty's dignity? What did the emperor mean?
Did the etiquette officer bring it up rashly?
How dare he be so bold in private?
Luo Jia ignored everyone's comments and only asked the prince: "Your Majesty, what do you think?"
The prince secretly complained that his father once again threw a hot potato into his hands. However, he had no way out at this time and could only bite the bullet: "This is the private matter of the father. Logically speaking, I have no right to interfere. But.
, since my father asked, I can only speak my mind boldly..."
"Just speak your mind boldly!"
"I secretly believe that the conditions for envoys from the State of Qi are very favorable. Since ancient times, marriage and marriage have been one of the most effective alliances between countries. If your Majesty can bear the pain and make sacrifices, it will be tantamount to benefiting the Northern Kingdom and joining Qi State.
Judging from the conditions brought by the envoys of the country, we can get the support of almost half of the country of Qi..."
Yihun couldn't hold back his anger: "Your Highness, you can't say that. Xiao Lian is a noble concubine, not a low-level palace maid. Wouldn't this undermine the dignity of our country? If word spreads, all countries will laugh out loud..."
King Rencheng retorted: "Who can laugh? The emperor of Qi is so stupid that he would rather trade half of his country for a beauty. For the Northern Kingdom, they can get such strong support without any effort, so why not? Besides, Xiao Lian enters the palace.
In the early days, there were ministers who were dependent on each other, and they were already acting like relatives intervening in politics. The luxury of Zhaoyang Palace was well known to everyone, and its extravagance had already caused dissatisfaction among the people. This time General Li was defeated, and the people were filled with resentment. Yi Laochen
In my opinion, if Your Majesty can decisively order Xiao Lian to be sent away, it will definitely restore people’s hearts and inspire the soldiers at the front!"
How could Yihun be willing to give up? He said loudly: "Where do you put His Majesty's majesty?"
"No, we cannot agree to the conditions of the Qi envoy..."
"You should agree! This is your Majesty's best way to save the people's hearts..."
…
Everyone was quarreling, but Luo Jia just listened without saying a word.
After a long time, he waved his hand and everyone stopped arguing.
"Officer, prepare to send Xiao Lian to Qi State!"
Some people are really happy and some are sad!
"Your Majesty, you should think twice!"
"Well done, Your Majesty, Your Majesty is wise!"
"His Majesty……"
He smiled faintly: "I have already thought about it carefully. At present, nothing is as important as the interests of the North. As long as I can safeguard the interests of the North, I will do anything!"
No one dared to refute it anymore.
Because any rebuttal would mean harming the interests of the North.
Who dares to bear such a charge?
The prince's expression relaxed, and a casual smile appeared on his face. Father, he is more courageous than he expected.
"This matter has been decided and there is no need to discuss it any further! Immediately notify the envoys of Qi State to be ready. In ten days, I will set off and the emperor will personally conquer!"
Everyone was in an uproar. No wonder His Majesty decided to send Xiao Lian away!
The prince was also very surprised and hurriedly knelt down: "Father, this is absolutely necessary. You have just recovered from your illness and cannot travel around to work. My son, I can go to war on your behalf!"
He has thought about it many times.
"No! Your Majesty, you have done a good job these days. You stay in the capital and supervise the country on my behalf. I will go on an expedition in person and boost the morale of the front line. In this battle in the spring, for our northern country, we can only win, not lose."
"Father, your health has just improved..."
All the ministers also knelt down and said, "Your Majesty, please think twice..."
"Your Majesty, your dragon body is not in good condition..."
Luo Jia stood up: "Do you think my body is broken?"
Everyone looked at each other, didn't they?
King Rencheng hurriedly knelt down and said: "Your Majesty, you should take a good rest these days. It is really not easy to fight..."
Luojia laughed loudly: "I have been recuperating for too long, and my body and bones are wasted! I think back then, I led you and General Li to conquer the north and south, and fought countless battles. How can I be so mother-in-law?
"
Almost all of you here have fought with Luojia. Hearing his long-awaited laughter, everyone has their own feelings in their hearts. According to legend, His Majesty spoiled the country by favoring beauty. Ever since Xiao Lian entered the Zhaoyang Palace, he has been the king.
If you didn't go to court early, why has his whole person changed now?
Luo Jia's laughter subsided and he said in a deep voice: "I have been decadent and ruined the country these days, which has led to the emergency of the military situation at the front. As for the disposition of Zhang Hao and others, everything depends on the prince's plan! This time, I personally go to the front line to boost morale!"
Everyone knelt down together, his laughter subsided, and his voice suddenly became serious: "King Rencheng and Yihun will go out with me! We will set off in ten days, no delay!"
At this moment, the former God of War was resurrected.
Everyone immediately kowtowed: "I wish your Majesty a great victory!"
Only Yihun secretly complained that he had gained serious weight. Although he was still considered a warrior in his early years, it was extremely miserable to go on an expedition and give up the comfortable life in the capital to brave the wind and rain.
However, how could he dare to show timidity in front of Luo Jia? Seeing that King Rencheng had accepted the order happily, he could only bite the bullet and said, "I am willing to follow your majesty into battle to kill the enemy!"
"Okay, everyone will go down immediately and get ready."
"yes!"
Liuli Palace.
It was as if a pot had exploded, and the palace maids hurriedly ran in: "Mother, it's not good, it's not good..."
"What happened?"
Zhang Jieyu heard the sound and came out, and Xiao Lian also came out from the other courtyard. In the past few days, the two of them stayed in the Liuli Palace and could not go anywhere. They lived in seclusion for fear of getting any bad news.
When Xiao Lian saw this scene, he panicked: "What's going on?"
Xiao Cui knelt down and said, "Empress, Your Majesty will take you... take you..."
"What happened to me?"
"His Majesty said that you would be given to the Emperor of Qi!"
It was like a bolt from the blue.
Xiao Lian's body went limp and he fell on the carpet. Zhang Jieyu also slumped down on the chaise longue and murmured, how is this possible? How is this possible?
"Empress..."
A sharp voice: "The imperial edict has arrived."
Everyone knelt down, and the eunuch who delivered the order screamed: "I have ordered Xiao Lian to be sent as an envoy to the State of Qi. I appreciate this!"
A very simple sentence, not even a formal edict.
Xiao Lian burst into tears: "No, this is not true! No... I don't believe it..."
"Little Miss Lian, the Emperor of Qi is very fond of you. You are here to enjoy happiness, not to suffer. Don't worry..."
"No, I won't go to Qi. I am a noble concubine and I want to see your Majesty... I want to ask your Majesty..."
"This is His Majesty's decree, which has been announced in the court."
Xiao Lian almost climbed up to Zhang Jieyu: "Sister, I won't go to Qi State, you go and beg His Majesty, you go and beg His Majesty..."
Zhang Jieyu was always very wise, but she was so shocked that she lost all her ideas. Your Majesty actually sent Xiao Lian to get married!
"Sister, I want to see His Majesty..."
She subconsciously grabbed Xiao Lian: "Calm down first..."
"No, I want to ask Your Majesty, how could he be willing to send me away? How could he?"
…
She broke away from Zhang Jieyu and ran out. At the door, she was stopped by two eunuchs.
Then came the people who gave gifts, including silks, silks, phoenix crowns, gold, silver and jewelry.
Her face turned pale and she kept backing away.
"Your Majesty, this is a gift from Your Majesty. I hope you will dress up and go to Qi."
Her body was buried in the dazzling array of gifts, and she gradually understood the fact: the imperial edict was issued, the gifts had arrived, and she had to leave!
There is no point even asking His Majesty.
Zhang Jieyu walked up and said slowly: "Sister, congratulations on your wealth being better than before..."
Not to a poor place, but to a more favored place?
"elder sister……"
Zhang Jieyu has taken her in for so many years, and of course she understands what she values most. What she fears most is poverty and homelessness, and what she longs for most is glory and wealth. If she can guarantee glory and wealth, everything else will be nothing. Therefore,
She had no intention of comforting her.
Xiao Lian, you really don’t need comfort.
She seeks kindness and gets kindness.
"Sister... Where can I be more prosperous and wealthy than here?" Even His Majesty's favor, extreme favor, is as good as wind and rain.
Why did it suddenly come to an end?
Why?
"The Imperial Palace of Qi!"
"Why?"
"Because he is willing to exchange half of his country for you. And Your Majesty is willing to exchange half of his country for you."