Hu Xiaotian came to Princess Yongyang's residence as soon as he learned that Xue Shengkang passed away. Qiqi did not go to court today. Since she acted as the emperor, she has never missed any court meeting. She and Long Xuanen were enfeoffed because of the
The incident broke up unhappily, and Qiqi realized that she was just a tool being used by him.
Qiqi had also just received the news of Xue Shengkang's death. No matter what, this was good news for Dakang. Seeing Hu Xiaotian's visit, Qiqi guessed that it was most likely related to this incident and scanned his face.
He glanced at me and said, "You are finally willing to come back."
Hu Xiaotian clasped his fists and said: "Congratulations to the princess, congratulations to the princess!"
Qiqi said: "Xue Shengkang's death is not a happy event. He still has so many sons. After the new king ascends the throne, there is no guarantee that he will not revive the idea of invading the south."
Hu Xiaotian said: "No matter what, Dayong's internal affairs will be chaotic for a long time, which will give Dakang a chance to breathe."
"Internal and external troubles. Even if the external troubles have been alleviated, the internal worries are still there. Your Majesty rejected my proposal and believed that the idea of enfeoffing the princes had ulterior motives." At this point, Qi Qi's pair of beautiful eyes stared at Hu Xiaotian coldly. After all, this idea
It came from him.
Hu Xiaotian said: "It seems that Your Majesty doesn't care about the survival of Dakang at all. He previously said that the princess would be in charge of the government, but now he has intervened. It turns out that His Majesty's golden words can be reneged on."
Qiqi said: "What are your ideas?"
Hu Xiaotian said: "If you want to save Dakang, you can only truly grasp the power of the government. If the emperor reigns for a day, he will not let the princess get her wish."
Qiqi Liu's eyebrows stood up and he shouted angrily: "A bold madman, you dare to trick me into harming Your Majesty!"
Hu Xiaotian said: "I haven't said anything yet. How does the princess know that I want to advise you to be harmful to His Majesty? Unless you think so in your heart."
Qiqi bit her lip and said, "Don't talk nonsense like this. If outsiders find out, not only will you be in trouble, but I will also be implicated."
Hu Xiaotian said: "It turns out that the princess understands in her heart that our destiny has been linked together."
Qiqi sighed and said: "I have just realized that I can't do anything about Dakang's predicament."
Hu Xiaotian said: "The most fundamental solution is to let the elderly stand aside." The worthy elderly in his mouth is of course the old emperor Long Xuanen.
Qiqi said: "That's easy to say. But it's not easy to solve this problem now? Hong Beimo has the Tianji Bureau and the Yulin Army firmly in his hands, and we don't have the strength to compete with him."
Hu Xiaotian said: "Princess, why don't you leave the capital, a place of right and wrong, and seek other development?"
Qiqi was about to ask what he meant when Quan De'an hurried in from outside. He said nervously: "Your Highness, the emperor summons you and Commander Hu to enter the palace immediately."
Hu Xiaotian was a little stunned. After all, he had resigned from office and his current identity was that of a commoner. Why did the old emperor want him to go there? Most likely it was because of his identity as his future consort. But how did the old emperor know that he was here in Qiqi?
?It seems that he must have planted spies near the princess's residence.
Qiqi also felt a little strange and said softly: "Go and shave off your beard and accompany me to the palace to meet the saint."
Hu Xiaotian said: "That's good."
Qiqi glanced at him and said, "Why don't you look at it to your liking!"
Hu Xiaotian secretly laughed in his heart, wondering why the beard on his face would be an eyesore for her, and retorted: "Then don't look at it."
Long Xuan'en met the two of them at the Yangxin Hall. The news of Emperor Dayong's death made Long Xuan'en feel very good, and the expression on his face was also beaming with joy.
Hu Xiaotian saluted him and said: "Hu Xiaotian, a common man, bows to Your Majesty, long live, long live, long live."
"Pingsheng!"
"Thank you Lord for your grace!"
Long Xuanen narrowed his eyes and looked at Hu Xiaotian. He was also surprised to see the thick mustache on this guy's face. Then he saw that he was still dressed in black. Just then he remembered that Hu Xiaotian was still in mourning, and nodded and said:
"Have you finished your work at home?"
Hu Xiaotian said: "I'm done. Thank you for your concern, Your Majesty."
Long Xuan'en said: "You are my future grandson and son-in-law, and I should care about you." He asked the palace servants to give him a seat, and Hu Xiaotian and Qi Qi sat down side by side.
Qiqi said: "I wonder why Your Majesty summoned us to the palace?"
Long Xuan'en said: "I believe you have heard about the death of Emperor Dayong?"
Qiqi nodded and said, "I just received the news this morning."
Long Xuanen smiled and said: "It seems that God is still blessing me with great prosperity. With the Great Yongjing incident and the change of power in the country, we will definitely face a change."
Hu Xiaotian complimented: "It's really gratifying and congratulatory for the Emperor to be so blessed."
Qiqi said: "Compared with external troubles, internal troubles are more worrying. If the domestic situation does not improve, even if we can get a short period of respite, we will not be able to eradicate the hidden dangers."
Long Xuanen nodded and said: "I thought about it last night and remembered your proposal yesterday. I was really a little harsh on you. I have seen all your hard work during this period. You are the greatest
Kang Cao was heartbroken and raised the issue of enfeoffment in order to help Da Kang get out of the predicament."
Qi Qi's heart was moved, and judging by his tone, he must have calmed down. Could it be that he had already agreed to the suggestion of enfeoffing the princes?
Long Xuan'en said: "But the family property passed down from our ancestors cannot be distributed to outsiders for no reason. I don't know whether the method you proposed is feasible. I am going to find a place to try it first. If it can achieve results, we will gradually
What do you think about promoting this method?"
Qiqi said: "Your Majesty is wise." He couldn't help but feel a little uneasy in his heart, but he didn't know where Long Xuanen was going to test the water? And who was going to test the water?
Long Xuan'en said: "I am going to start from Dongliang County. Hu Xiaotian, are you willing to help Dakang solve its problems?"
Hu Xiaotian could hardly believe his ears. Long Xuanen actually gave Dongliang County to him. The old emperor definitely had no good intentions. Dongliang County was given to Dakang by Dayong as compensation for the death of Princess Anping, a city located in Yong.
To the north of the river, it was surrounded by Dayong's land on three sides, and only the south faced the river. Although Dakang had obtained the city, it did not dare to send a garrison at all. It only sent a few officials to take over symbolically, while Dongliang County was in
After returning to Dakang, the living standards of the people plummeted, and most of the wealthy families in the city chose to move to Dayong.
In fact, all the kings and ministers of Dakang knew that Dongliang County would be taken back by Dayong sooner or later. As long as Emperor Dayong made a request, Long Xuanen would never even frown and would return Dongliang County with both hands.
Although Hu Xiaotian knew that Long Xuanen had no good intentions, he was very happy in his heart. The old emperor was letting the tiger return to the mountain. He finally had an upright excuse to leave Kangdu. Dongliang County was like useless to Long Xuanen, but it was left to him.
It became a place for him to take root and develop. Hu Xiaotian said: "The common people are willing, but..." He was happy in his heart, but still pretended to be quite embarrassed on the surface.
Long Xuan'en said: "But what? The reason why Dongliang County was able to return to Dakang is also due to you. I gave Dongliang County to Qiqi as her fief. You are her fiancée, are you willing to take my place?"
She takes care of Dongliang County?"
Qiqi understood what Long Xuanen meant. On the surface, Dongliang County was given to him as a fief, but in fact, he wanted to stay in the capital. Instead, he asked Hu Xiaotian to go to Dongliang County to take care of everything. Dongliang County
In name, it has been placed under the jurisdiction of Dakang, but in fact the people's hearts are all on the side of Dayong. If war breaks out between the two countries, Dongliang County will be affected first. Long Xuanen made such an arrangement with ulterior motives.
.
Hu Xiaotian said: "I am willing!"
Long Xuan'en said: "Looking at your expression, you seem a little reluctant."
Hu Xiaotian said: "I am worried that I will betray the Holy Trust."
Long Xuan'en said: "I didn't want to give you this opportunity originally. Your father betrayed my trust and took my fleet and navy with him without a trace. But after all, I personally arranged a marriage for the two of you. For the sake of it,
For the sake of Qiqi, I will give you another chance to prove yourself. If you can take good care of Dongliang County, firstly, you can help Dakang share his worries, and secondly, you can stop Youyou's mouth and let the ministers
See what you are capable of."
Hu Xiaotian said: "I understand."
Long Xuan'en said: "Dongliang County is the northernmost city of Dakang. It can be said to be an outpost. Because the location is sensitive, there are not many troops stationed there. When you go there, you must be responsible for helping to inquire.
If there are any disturbances in Dayong's movements, report them to the court in a timely manner. Secondly, we must stabilize the people there and make them truly realize that Dakang is their home."
Hu Xiaotian bowed and said: "I obey your order!"
Long Xuanen waved his hand and said, "You should go out first. I still have a few words to say to Qiqi alone."
Hu Xiaotian respectfully withdrew.
Qiqi waited until Hu Xiaotian left and said with a cold expression: "Your Majesty has really taken great pains to arrange this." The purpose of transferring Hu Xiaotian out of the capital was not to cut off his right-hand man. If Hu Xiaotian left, wouldn't his Shence Mansion be destroyed?
Become an empty frame.
Long Xuan'en said: "Qiqi, the reason why I arranged this way is because I followed your suggestion. If Hu Xiaotian has the ability to govern Dongliang County well, it will prove that your suggestion is feasible. If he does not have this ability, it will not only prove that your suggestion is feasible."
It's not feasible, and it proves that he is not qualified to be Dakang's future consort."
Qiqi was startled. Could it be that Long Xuanen wanted to regret his marriage? She whispered: "Since Dongliang County is a fief for me, then I will go to Dongliang County too."
Long Xuanen smiled and said: "You and he are not married yet, how can you go there? Besides, there are so many things going on in this court. If you leave, who else can help me share my worries and solve my problems?"
Qiqi said: "I see that your Majesty's dragon body is in good health and you don't need my help at all."
Long Xuan'en said: "You are always the one who loves me the most in my heart. I was too harsh on you last night. I promise you that I will never treat you like this again in the future. You must not be angry with me."
Only Qiqi can make him, the king of a country, so amiable. (To be continued.)
