After Xianghui left, there was a burst of laughter in the room.
Xie Mingxi also pursed her lips and smiled.
Xianghui and Eunuch Wei have had a hard time. Xianghui was worried and refused to accept Eunuch Wei at first. Fortunately, Eunuch Wei was sincere and never gave up. Now the biggest barrier is gone, and they naturally became a couple.
.
"What happy event do you have today? Why are you so happy?"
A familiar voice sounded at the door.
Xie Mingxi stood up with a smile and came forward: "I just talked about Xianghui and Eunuch Wei. Why did you come back so early today?"
Sheng Hong came home late for many days in a row, and he came back today when the sun was still high, which was really rare.
Sheng Hong said with a smile: "I have finished my errands for the Ministry of Industry. If I have nothing to do, I will come back early."
The Minister of the Ministry of Industry is not a stickman. He will be granted the title of feudal lord as soon as possible. There will never be a lot of errands arranged for him. He just goes to Yingmao every day to show his face.
From Yufuyu and others, he retreated out of nowhere.
The couple hugged each other and whispered occasionally.
Xie Mingxi first explained what she had done today: "...I have given instructions to go down, and Yu An and the others will disguise themselves and accompany them."
Sheng Hong had always known that Xie Mingxi was secretly raising secret guards. However, he had never asked how many there were. In his opinion, it was only thirty or fifty.
Sheng Hong asked casually: "How many people do you have?"
Xie Mingxi responded lightly: "Not many, about half of your own soldiers."
Sheng Hong: "..."
He has a thousand personal guards, half of which is five hundred!
Secret guards are equivalent to private soldiers. They are completely loyal to their masters and obey their orders. These days, it is not uncommon for officials and dignitaries to have some private soldiers. Who doesn't have a private soldier?
But Xie Mingxi is exaggerating! Five hundred private soldiers! How much gold, silver, rice and food will this cost?
His personal guards were all supported by the imperial court.
Sheng Hong looked shocked and blurted out: "Mingxi, why do you have so many private soldiers?"
This kind of thing cannot be spread out.
Xie Mingxi peeked into Sheng Hong's mind and smiled nonchalantly: "I provide some comfort just to protect myself. I don't take the initiative to bully anyone, but anyone who thinks that I am a soft persimmon who can be pinched is wrong.
Already."
Not only was it wrong, it was simply a big mistake!
Sheng Hong deliberately showed a look of fear: "Let me think about it. I haven't done anything sorry for you since I got married!"
Xie Mingxi chuckled: "Indeed not. Otherwise, I would have made you look good."
…
The couple joked in a low voice for a few words, and soon returned to the topic.
"The list of people who will accompany us to Shu has been finalized."
"Ye Jingzhi is the eldest historian of the King of Shu, so he will accompany him. Lu Chi will also accompany him to take office, and Xiao Yufan, Xie Yuanzhou and two Mei family cousins will also accompany him."
"And Zhao Qi will also go to Shu with us."
Hearing Zhao Qi's name, Xie Mingxi was a little surprised: "Zhao Qi is really willing to accompany us to Shu?"
Sheng Hong grinned complacently: "He originally wanted to go to Shu with me. However, he is the youngest son in the family, and Mrs. Yange Laoyan couldn't bear to let him leave her side, so she never let go."
"Two days ago, I made a special trip to the Yan Mansion and spoke to Mr. Yan Ge in person, promising that I would never treat Zhao Qi badly. Mr. Yan Ge reluctantly agreed. However, Zhao Qi was only allowed to stay in Shu for five days.
I will return to Beijing next year."
"Zhao Qi told me privately that he would leave the capital first and then find a way to stay after five years."
Xie Mingxi smiled knowingly.
Zhao Qi is Sheng Hong's close friend and the second in the new department...
etc!
"Sheng Hong, if we leave, won't we be taking all the top picks in the new science class to Shu?" Xie Mingxi rarely made a conscious discovery: "Isn't this a little too much?"
It seems a little too much!
Emperor Jian'an still doesn't know the specific list of personnel. If he knew it, his nose might be crooked with anger! He co-authored last year's imperial examination, and the three best and outstanding ones were all abducted by Sheng Hong.
Sheng Hong shrugged: "Anyway, they all voluntarily went to Shu to serve as officials. I didn't mean to poach the emperor brother."
Just dig it! It’s not a big deal!
Xie Mingxi didn't take the matter too seriously and laughed it off.
"This time, my father-in-law did put in a lot of effort." Sheng Hong laughed in a low voice: "Brother Huang was quite stingy and was only willing to allocate two hundred thousand taels of silver to me. My father-in-law specially read through all the vassal kings and vassals in this dynasty.
According to the regulations, I submitted a memorial to the Holy Spirit. For the sake of face, the emperor had no choice but to endure the pain and pay another three hundred thousand taels!"
Xie Jun certainly didn't want to do this kind of thing that was destined to offend the emperor.
Xie Mingxi personally went back to Xie Mansion a few days ago and only said a few words to Xie Jun: "The fifth brother is still young now. When he gets older, his father will send him to Shu. His Highness the King of Shu is the vassal king of this place.
, it’s easy to find a career for your fifth brother.”
...With such a promise, Xie Jun can't do it even if he doesn't do it!
Under Emperor Jian'an's gloomy and unkind gaze, Xie Jun bit the bullet and presented the memorial.
King Ning of Lu and King Min were also happy to see Emperor Jian'an bleeding.
At this time, the king of Shu was discussing how much money he had to settle down in the vassal state, which also related to how much money they would have when they established the vassal state in the future. Therefore, all the vassal kings spoke out and supported the proposal.
Emperor Jian'an couldn't let go of this face, so he had to bear the pain and cut his flesh!
Xie Mingxi raised her eyebrows and sneered: "It's only five hundred thousand taels! The emperor is so stingy in taking action, which is really looked down upon!"
Sheng Hong was open-minded: "It's better to have something than nothing! It's not like I only rely on his money to live. I also own a lot of farm and shop properties. I can just take away everything I can."
Xie Mingxi hummed: "I don't have enough money, just tell me. My private money is not too much, I still have two million taels."
Sheng Hong: "..."
The great happiness of being taken care of by his daughter-in-law made Sheng Hong have mixed feelings. He put his arms around Xie Mingxi and said with emotion on his face: "Daughter-in-law, marrying you is really the greatest luck in my life."
By the way, he nuzzled into his wife's arms and searched around like A Luo.
Xie Mingxi's cheeks were slightly hot, and she pinched Sheng Hong's cheek angrily and funnyly: "Don't be ridiculous."
Sheng Hong had quickly found the target, with something in his mouth, his voice was unclear: "I've said all that needs to be said, it's time to get down to business."
Xie Mingxi: "..."
…
A few days later.
Sheng Hong entered the Jiaofang Hall, presented the prepared list to Emperor Jian'an, and said eagerly and sincerely: "In a few days, my brother will set off for Shu. There are several young Jinshi and relatives at home who want to accompany him.
Go to Shu, either to serve as an official or to take care of the common affairs for my brothers. I sincerely ask the emperor for your permission."
How many young Jinshi?
Emperor Jian'an took the list casually and looked at the first three names.
