Although Chen Guo's year was a year of many twists and turns, with constant turmoil in the northwest, overall the treasury was sufficient and the situation was stable. It did not appear to be at a loss, but was able to handle it with ease.
A few days ago, Emperor Chen generously gave year-end bonuses to all the officials of the Chen State. Although the amount was not large, only equivalent to one month's salary, this kind of honor was great for most officials of the Chen State.
First time.
The 100 million taels of silver in the inner palace is a very scary figure. Even a prodigal like Chen Huang will take many years to completely defeat him.
In the past few months, Tangning has received a lot of news about Xiao Jue.
This guy is thriving on the front line and has made many achievements. It is hard to imagine that Young Master Xiao, who once could not even be tough, has now become an invincible general who makes all the Su Shen tribes fearful.
A few days ago, Tang Ning wrote a letter and someone from the Ministry of War sent it to him.
A tree that is beautiful in the forest will be destroyed by the wind. The better he performs, the more he will attract the enemy's attention. He must know how to restrain himself when it is time to restrain himself. After all, for him, it doesn't matter whether he has achieved meritorious service or not. Life is the most important thing.
important.
Moreover, the reason why Xiao Jue was able to achieve such great achievements in a short period of time was because he did not encounter the main force of the Wanyan tribe. Their enemies were all the small tribes unified by the Wanyan tribe.
What makes Tang Ning strange is that the Wanyan tribe located deep in the grassland, for some unknown reason, has never responded to Chen Chu's initiative to declare war, and just let the small tribes outside deal with it casually.
Either they don't bother to deal with it, or they are held back by something and can't get away.
Tang Ning had no way of verifying the exact reason, so she could only remind Xiao Jue to be careful about sailing the Ten Thousand Year Ship, lest he get carried away and accidentally end the Xiao family.
The New Year was coming soon, and Tang Ning deliberately put aside some of the trivial matters she was doing, went out with them, and personally bought the New Year's goods.
There are more people in the Tang family every year, and each year is more lively than the previous year. Tang Ning can even imagine what it will be like in two years. The real reunion of the family will be after leaving Beijing.
Half of the original three-year agreement has passed in the blink of an eye.
During this period of time, Tang Ning never received a letter from Chu State, and the letters he sent himself were all ignored and received no response.
He only found out by chance a few days ago that Princess Changning of the Chu State personally led the troops on an expedition and had already gone to the grassland.
Tang Ning is of course lying if she is not worried about her. If his wife is not worried, why should she be worried about Xiao Jue? But in comparison, Tang Ning believes in her strength more.
The situation on the grassland is still under Chen Chu's control for the time being, but it is different in Beijing.
After all, Prince Duan was Emperor Chen's favorite prince and his chosen candidate for the throne. Because of his previous arrogance, Emperor Chen had suppressed him for several months, but he could not keep suppressing him.
The second year of Dingyuan is almost over. At the court meeting a few days ago, Emperor Chen handed over the upcoming civil examination examination to him. This was regarded as a re-appointment to him and it also meant that past events could be forgotten.
King Duan rose again, and King Kang kept a low profile during this period. Tangning once thought that King Kang stayed in the capital because he had some big plot, so he let the disciples of the Beggar Clan squat at the front and back gates of King Kang's mansion for three months.
As soon as King Kang left the palace, Tang Ning knew where he had gone and who he had met.
It's a pity that he didn't see anyone. He only drank alone and watched the theater alone. He didn't even have any entourage with him.
Tang Ning could understand drinking to drown his sorrows. He had even lost his throne, so it would be too unkind to not allow him to drink.
But Tang Ning couldn't understand it after watching a play. In the first month, King Kang went to Gou Lan almost every day. Later, he seemed to find it too troublesome and simply bought a dozen actors. Then he didn't come out of the palace for two whole months.
People will always do some inexplicable things after suffering a major blow. After Kang Wang was frustrated, he wanted to indulge himself. Tangning could understand it, but what he couldn't understand was that the actors that Kang Wang bought were all men, and he bought them back.
, couldn’t it be to learn acting from them?
Of course, men and men... is not impossible, and the possibility of King Kang's orientation changing is not ruled out.
Tang Ning knew that some powerful people in Beijing had such a habit. When the imperial court did not allow officials to have sex with prostitutes, some people took advantage of the law. The law stipulated that sleeping with women was not allowed, but there was no rule against sleeping with men. At that time, Beijing
The trend of male prostitutes was prevalent in China. Later, perhaps even the court could no longer stand it, so it relaxed restrictions on this matter. Over time, this trend was curbed.
Tang Ning no longer struggled with the issue of Wang Kang's sexual orientation. She had this time, so she might as well comfort Zhao Yingying.
She wanted to stay in the Tang family for the New Year this year, but on New Year's Eve, as a princess who had not yet left the palace, she had to return to the palace.
Basically, she would miss every occasion like this, and her heart was already filled with resentment.
Tangning hugged her from behind and said with a smile: "When you are in the palace, if you see fireworks outside, you will know that I am thinking of you..."
While the gunpowder craftsmen in the firearms camp are committed to improving the power of gunpowder, they also do not forget to tinker with their own profession. The fireworks set off by the Tang family are the grandest and most beautiful in the entire capital, and can be seen no matter where in the capital.
Zhao Man grabbed his hand and whispered: "At that time, I will miss you too..."
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On New Year's Eve, when Tang Ning and the girls stood in the courtyard, looking at the fireworks in full bloom, the people in the capital were also attracted by this spectacular scene.
Even in the deep palace, you can still see the fireworks outside. Zhao Man sat in his seat, looking up at the window, with a smile on his lips and eyes full of joy.
The princes headed by King Duan left the banquet and came forward, saying some auspicious words to Emperor Chen and the Queen Mother, and each received some rewards. This is the annual practice.
After that, it was time for the younger generation to toast to their elders or elder brothers. Although King Duan was the most respected prince, etiquette must not be messed up. He walked up to King Kang with some anxiety, picked up the wine glass, and said: "Brother Wang, I
Here’s a toast to you.”
When talking, he deliberately kept a distance from King Kang.
Last time King Kang shook his hand and dropped the wine glass, his father ignored him for three months. He finally returned to the court, so he had to be careful in everything.
A trace of fear appeared on King Kang's face, but he didn't look too frightened. He picked up the wine glass with trembling arms and hurriedly drank the wine in the glass before holding it to the king, and then sat down immediately.
King Duan looked at him and felt relieved, but also secretly happy.
King Kang is no longer the King Kang he was before, and is no longer his opponent. He is so frightened just by seeing him. It seems that it is not impossible to save his life in the future.
On New Year's Eve, there was no curfew in the capital, and the palace gates were not closed until very late.
Emperor Chen was happy today and drank a few more glasses of wine. When he was a little tipsy, he came to Concubine Shu's palace and prepared to rest.
Concubine Shu personally helped him take off his outer robe. Emperor Chen sighed as if without doubt and said: "I hope Ming'er can understand the meaning of my neglecting him during this period. Brothers and sisters are meant to support each other, not to kill each other."
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As soon as he finished speaking, a young eunuch hurried in, his face extremely panicked, and said in a trembling voice: "Your Majesty, Your Majesty, something serious has happened..."
Today was a happy day for Japan. Emperor Chen looked at him, frowned and asked, "What's wrong?"
The eunuch said in horror: "Kang, His Royal Highness King Kang has been assassinated!"
Chen Huang's body shook, his face changed drastically, and he lost his voice: "What did you say!"
