Princess Lin Yang grabbed Sheng Shaoqing's arm and said, "Oh! Lin Yang didn't mean that. Besides, who said that my sister-in-law came up with the idea out of passion?"
"Lin Yang was able to reconcile with Li Lang this time, thanks to his sister-in-law's idea, otherwise Lin Yang would not have been able to do it so quickly."
"But didn't you say before that he was engaged to someone else? How come he is willing to marry you???"
Princess Lin Yang smiled and said, "That's just a misunderstanding."
Seeing Princess Lin Yang looking at him with a shy look, Sheng Shaoqing rolled his eyes silently in his heart: A stinking couple!
Sheng Shaoqing asked angrily, "Is your information about Li Lang accurate?"
Princess Lin Yang frowned and nodded speciously, "Li Lang also followed his caravan to Helian. Their family has always had some business dealings with Helian. According to what he said, rumors are already spreading in Helian."
, the news will come back to us in Great Liang, it will probably be in the next day or two."
"Wait a minute," Sheng Shaoqing interrupted Princess Lin Yang, "He is a young master who is staying well in the capital. Why did he go to Helian?"
Princess Lin Yang showed her familiar shy smile again, "It was Lin Yang who wanted to make a gold hairpin with a gemstone produced only in Helian, so he. He followed his own company to Helian."
Sheng Shaoqing:......
Come on! She wants to pour dirty water on the love river between these two people!
Does anyone care about the mood of her "widow"?
"Okay. I shouldn't ask."
Seeing Sheng Shaoqing's helpless expression, Princess Lin Yang snickered, "Okay, sister-in-law, Lin Yang won't tease you anymore!"
"However, since Helian is in turmoil, should we?"
Sheng Shaoqing looked into Princess Lin Yang's eyes and shook his head, "Taking advantage of the situation and taking advantage of it is not what a gentleman would do."
Princess Lin Yang curled her lips, "But Helian has often taken advantage of us over the years. We are just treating others the way they are treated."
"Tie Fasi and Shen Gui are fighting against each other, and Helian Zhenbei is missing. This Helian drama is getting better and better."
Princess Linyang asked doubtfully, "Sister-in-law, you really don't want to do anything?"
"do what?"
Princess Lin Yang said excitedly, "With such a good opportunity, why don't we send troops to attack Helian to avenge us for many years?"
"Even if we don't attack them, we should at least intimidate them and recapture Jiayun Pass so that they don't dare to invade!"
Sheng Shaoqing nodded, "I think you are right!"
"Really, right?!"
"It's time to intimidate them, let the guards at Yangyu Gate practice more these days to scare them to death!"
Princess Lin Yang was discouraged and said in disappointment, "Sister-in-law, you really don't plan to attack Helian. This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity!"
Sheng Shaoqing smiled and said, "Lin Yang, today I finally know what it means to 'turn the oar into ashes while talking and laughing'."
"Sister-in-law, what do you mean by this?"
"Look, if I agree to what you said about sending troops to attack Helian, how many people will suffer and how many families will be displaced?"
Princess Linyang frowned and said, "We are living in troubled times. This is just an ordinary thing. What's more, Emperor Jing personally conquered fifteen cities in a row. Helian Zhenbei personally presented the letter of surrender, and Great Liang withdrew his troops.
"
"If Helian Zhenbei hadn't repeatedly invaded these years, how could Jiayun Pass have fallen into the hands of the enemy? How could the people at the border have suffered such a calamity?!"
"If we take advantage of the chaos and defeat Helian in one fell swoop, there will be no more Helian in this world. And if everything goes well."
"Unification of the country is just around the corner!"
The more Princess Linyang talked, the more excited she became. Her father's great ambitions back then were difficult to realize, but now he encountered such a golden opportunity. She had to persuade her sister-in-law to send troops no matter what!
Sheng Shaoqing sat down on Princess Lin Yang, "I know everything you said, but..."
"Nothing but!"
"Lin Yang!" Sheng Shaoqing said seriously, "Listen to me first!"
"Let's not talk about whether the news your Li Lang brought back is true or false. Even if it is true, Helian has been able to act recklessly at the border all these years because of the elite soldiers in his hands."
"But that cavalry is only at the disposal of the king. Helian Zhenbei's whereabouts are unknown now. Who exactly this army belongs to is still unknown. This is one of them."
"Seeing that the alliance between Da Liang and Nanjing is about to begin, the crusade against Helian will inevitably come to light, which will make Nanjing wary. If they and Helian attack from both sides, we, Da Liang, will be in danger. This is the second point.
"
"The system of land equalization and scientific research has not yet been fully promoted, and Great Liang may become turbulent in a few days. It is indeed not a good opportunity to send troops at this time. This is the third reason."
"Finally, and the most critical point, focus on military strategy and attack the heart first. War is never the best choice."
Princess Lin Yang sighed after hearing this, "Sister-in-law, don't blame me, Lin Yang also reminds me of my father."
Sheng Shaoqing patted Princess Lin Yang on the shoulder, "I understand what you mean. Emperor Jing sent troops to Helian, but failed to defeat Helian in one fell swoop. This has always been a big regret for him, but we can't rush to send troops just for this, otherwise
, you and I may be the ones who will regret it for the rest of their lives."
Princess Linyang asked in confusion, "Sister-in-law, how do you know about my father?"
Sheng Shaoqing shut up. It was over. She spilled the beans when she was excited. She couldn't say it was the emperor's ambition shown to her by the system.
"Ah, what is that? The late Emperor!"
"Yes! It's the late emperor who often told me about my father. He is very worried about this matter and feels very sorry for it!"
Princess Linyang also went down silently. One of her father and her brother had unfulfilled ambitions, and the other died young. It was really a shame.
"However, Lin Yang knows what my sister-in-law just said about equalizing land, but what is that new thing about the scientific examination?"
"This is a new method that Prime Minister Ji came up with to assess and select officials. Examinations are divided into subjects to select talents."
Princess Lin Yang was shocked and said, "Ji Wenxuan?"
"What is he still struggling with at this age?"
Sheng Shaoqing sighed and said, "You also know the evil official in Qingshiban Township, so you should also know what he can rely on to harm someone."
Sheng Shaoqing silently apologized to Wang Yuan in his heart. Since he had already shouldered the blame, he should simply send Buddha to the West and bear the blame all at once!
Princess Linyang understood, "Sister-in-law, do you want to promote a son from a poor family to fight against the powerful families in the middle of the court?"
Sheng Shaoqing was not very surprised when he saw Princess Lin Yang, and he was a little confused and said, "You know?"
"Brother Huang once mentioned this method to me, but I don't know that Prime Minister Ji also knows about it."
Sheng Shaoqing thought to herself that her husband who died young was really talented and it was such a pity.
"At that time, the imperial brother was always busy with things and worries. Occasionally he would call me into the palace to talk when he was free." When mentioning the late emperor, Princess Lin Yang's expression became melancholy again. "It's also my fault for being careless.
I didn’t realize that the emperor’s health was getting worse day by day.”
"So, sister-in-law, you must take care of yourself!"
Sheng Shaoqing was almost stunned by Princess Lin Yang's sudden turn, "Ah, I will definitely do it."
"But, sister-in-law, do you really want to do this?"
Sheng Shaoqing asked in confusion, "What do you mean?"
Princess Lin Yang sighed, "When the emperor told me, he was worried that such selection of officials would cause turmoil in the government and the public, so he put the matter aside. Sister-in-law, are you really not afraid?"
Sheng Shaoqing breathed a sigh of relief and smiled, "What are you afraid of?"
Princess Lin Yang looked at Sheng Shaoqing's fearless appearance and said, "My sister-in-law just advised me that the risk of attacking Helian was too high, and now I am taking the risk again. Isn't it contradictory?"
"Princess, everything has risks as well as benefits. The benefits from defeating Helian are certainly considerable, but compared to the cost of Great Liang, this benefit is not worth mentioning."
"But the scientific examination will benefit the future, so this little turmoil is nothing."
"If one day the situation changes and Helian can be conquered without spending a single soldier, then there is no need for the princess to come to me. I will incorporate Helian's territory into my realm of Great Liang!"
After hearing this, Princess Linyang stopped objecting and just smiled awkwardly, "I conquered Helian without spending a single soldier. Could it be that my sister-in-law hasn't woken up from her dream?"
Sheng Shaoqing shrugged, "The situation in the court is unpredictable, who knows? Maybe Helian Zhenbei will appear in front of us tomorrow?"
Princess Lin Yang felt that Sheng Shaoqing was probably in a daze, when Aning walked in and said with a smile, "The masters must be hungry after talking for a long time. The afternoon meal has been prepared in the small kitchen, do you want to pass it on now?"
"pass!"
Princess Lin Yang smiled mysteriously, "It just so happens that having fun alone is not as good as having fun together. Lin Yang has brought fine wine from Xuancheng Mountain, and I invite my sister-in-law to come and taste it too!"
Sheng Shaoqing reluctantly tapped Princess Lin Yang's forehead, "You!"
"What's so good about wine? Why don't you tell me how you and your Mr. Li reconciled?"
"Sister-in-law!"
After the two of them finished their lunch chatting and laughing, Princess Lin Yang went back home, and Sheng Shaoqing also sent someone to find Xue Wuji.
In terms of understanding of Helian's affairs, no one in the court could surpass Xue Wuji.
Xue Wuji also knew why Sheng Shaoqing summoned him after meeting Princess Lin Yang. After all, it was he who had specially approved the original release order for Princess Lin Yang's new favorite.
To say that Princess Lin Yang and that Li Qingzhou are really capable of tossing, they are indeed a match made in heaven!
Once upon a time, Princess Linyang captured him, but he refused to obey until she died. The princess later released him, but he refused to be spared.
Later, I heard that he returned to his hometown out of frustration. It happened that his family had arranged a marriage for him. After the princess learned about it, she pursued him without giving up. I don’t know what happened in the middle. Li Qingzhou actually broke off the engagement and pursued her wholeheartedly.
Running around the world with the princess.
Princess Lin Yang came to him a few days ago and asked him to help take care of Li Qingzhou who was leaving Jiayun Pass in the west.
Only then did he know that Princess Lin Yang had made an appointment with Li Qingzhou, and if Li Qingzhou could bring back the brilliant stone from Helian to her, the princess would promise to forgive Li Qingzhou.
Xue Wuji once again lamented that young people nowadays are really
Can play!
They know how to play better than they did back then!
However, Li Qingzhou not only lived up to expectations and brought back Canshi, but also brought back another extremely exciting news.
He has sent people to verify it. If this matter is true, then he will have something to do.
Sheng Shaoqing knew from Xue Wuji's expression that the old fox already knew, "Master Xue, you should know why I came to you, right?"
Xue Wuji bowed and said, "I understand that I have sent people to verify it. Once there is news, I will report it back to the Queen Mother."
"In Master Xue's opinion, who among Shen Gui and Tie Fasi will win?"
Xue Wuji thought that the Queen Mother would ask about the crusade, but she didn't expect that the Queen Mother would ask who would win?
Xue Wuji lowered his hands and remained silent for a long time before replying, "Why didn't the Queen Mother ask Helian Zhenbei?"
Sheng Shaoqing glanced at Xue Wuji, "You mean he still has a chance to make a comeback?"
"As far as I know, a small group of Helian people crossed the border and came to the capital a few days ago. Because the number was small, they did not attract attention. However, now that we know that this matter happened within Helian, the whereabouts of this group of people It seems suspicious."
Sheng Shaoqing frowned, he couldn't really tell her that he was right?!
"Maybe this group of people was sent by Helian Zhenbei?"
Xue Wuji smiled and said, "The Queen Mother might as well be bolder. Perhaps Helian Zhenbei is among these people?"
"He?!" Sheng Shaoqing clicked his tongue, "So bold?!"
"The reason why Emperor Jing personally conquered several cities in Helian back then was not only because our dynasty's troops were pressing down on the territory, but also because Helian Zhenbei had just succeeded to the throne of the Helian Kingdom and was experiencing domestic turmoil."
"But even so, Helian Zhenbei regained his strength within a few days, leaving Emperor Jing unable to make any further progress. Later, in order to settle the matter, Helian Zhenbei personally presented a letter of surrender, and Emperor Jing took advantage of the situation and returned to the court. .”
"There have been constant border harassments in recent years, and even Jiayunguan Pass has fallen to the enemy."
"How could such a person be unable to fight back against the dispute between Shen Gui and Tiefasi?"
"As for why he ended up in such a situation, we will know in the near future. The fight between the Tiefu clan and the Helian clan in Helian is not a secret. It's just that Tiefasi and Helian Zhenbei are fighting against each other. , which allowed Shen Gui to take advantage of the loophole."
Sheng Shaoqing said leisurely, "So don't marry randomly. Look, Shen Gui married Princess Fenghe, but in the end, his brother-in-law was forced to hide in Tibet. It's true."
Xue Wuji smiled and said, "What the Queen Mother said is true. The intermarriage between the two surnames was originally to bring about a good relationship between Qin and Jin. But if you were not careful, the two families could only become enemies. It can be seen that things in the world are not fixed."
Sheng Shaoqing glanced at Xue Wuji strangely, "Mr. Xue seemed to have something to say when he spoke today?"
Xue Wuji shook his head, "I don't care, I just want to ask the Queen Mother, if Helian Zhenbei asks for help from our court, should we save him or not?"
Sheng Shaoqing pondered for a long time, "If we don't save him, no matter who Shen Gui or Tie Fasi becomes the leader of the Helian Kingdom, it will be of no benefit to us. But if we save him, it will be like letting the tiger go back to the mountain. Who knows what he will do after he returns? I won’t miss my old love.”
"From my perspective, since Helian Zhenbei dares to come, he must come with his own conditions. Why don't the Queen Mother make a decision after hearing this?"
