From the day Sheng Hong ascended the throne, he had plans to reduce the vassal status.
However, he was very calm and did not make any rash advances. After he ascended the throne, he spent a few years to stabilize the court, gather courtiers, and support his cronies. Now that he has completely settled into the throne, he began to sharpen his sword and move forward.
vassal king.
Lu Chi, Zhao Qi, Chen Zhan were all staunch supporters of the plan to reduce the vassal state.
There are many veterans in the court, and they have many advantages. They are experienced, prudent and steady, and act prudently. However, the veterans also have the old age's staleness and greed for stability.
In short, most of the old-timers in the officialdom just muddle along. Few are willing to charge into battle and compete with the vassal princes, and no one dares to bear the reputation of "the vassal princes are in civil strife and the country is uneasy."
Fortunately, we still have Lu Chi and the others. They are young, energetic, passionate and energetic.
Precisely because they share the same goals, the friendship between them is better than the relationship between a monarch and his ministers.
In front of others, the three of them were respectful to the emperor and never acted recklessly. In private, they talked and laughed freely.
After joking for a while, the four of them quickly discussed business in a low voice.
This discussion lasted all afternoon. By evening, when the formal discussions were almost complete, Lu Chi and others resigned and left the Yiqing Hall.
Sheng Hong personally sent the three of them outside Yiqing Hall.
The sun sets in the west, and the sky is filled with red clouds.
Sheng Hong was shocked to realize that it was getting late, and immediately called Eunuch Wei: "Has A Luo come back from the academy?"
Eunuch Wei smiled and replied: "In response to the Emperor's words, the Queen took Princess Aluo and Chief Gu Shan back to the palace half an hour ago. The servant did not dare to disturb the Emperor and several adults' discussion, and did not dare to come in to report."
As an emperor, he has endless things to worry about all day long. How can he have the time to spend all the time with his wife and daughter?
Sheng Hong sighed helplessly, but did not blame Eunuch Wei for making his own decision. He got up and went to Jiaofang Hall.
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As soon as he stepped onto the threshold of the main hall of Jiaofang Hall, Aluo's clear and melodious laughter reached Sheng Hong's ears. What greeted his eyes was an extremely warm scene.
Xie Mingxi held A'luo's hand, Gu Shanchang stood aside with a smile, and little Xie Zijin stood obediently on the other side of A'luo, raising his face and listening to A'luo's words: "...there are many students in Lianchi Academy,
All my classmates are outstanding..."
Sheng Hong stretched his brows, smiled and shouted: "Aluo!"
A Luo heard the voice and turned around happily to greet him: "Father!"
Sheng Hong quickly looked at A'luo. A'luo went to Lianchi Academy for the first time today, and she was obviously adapting well. Her little face was full of joy, and she was as content and content as a bird that had left its nest and was flying freely.
"Aluo, how do you feel about your first day at Lianchi Academy?" Sheng Hong asked knowingly.
Sure enough, Ah Luo kept talking: "It feels great. The person who is here to teach us today is Mr. Ji. I heard from my mother that Mr. Ji was also the arithmetic master of my mother and my father."
"Master Ji is now the principal of the academy, and he seldom teaches on weekdays. This year, he specially came to teach the new students arithmetic, mostly because of me!"
"There are twenty freshmen among us this year, and they unanimously elected me to be the dormitory president!"
Lianchi Academy is the first women's academy in Daqi, and more and more students come to apply for it every year. As a last resort, the number of students admitted is increased. A total of twenty students are admitted every year.
Being elected as the head of the dormitory made Ah Luo quite proud and happy.
As the only apple of the emperor's eye, A'luo, Princess Duanrou of Daqi, has a noble status and no one can surpass her. Sister Fu and Sister Rong are also slightly inferior.
Chief Ji Shan went to teach in person because Xie Mingxi solemnly asked for his help.
However, there is no need to tell A Luo about this.
Sheng Hong looked at his daughter's shining little face, smiled secretly, raised his head and exchanged a knowing look with Xie Mingxi.
Xie Mingxi smiled and said: "A Luo has another happy thing today!"
Sheng Hong raised his eyebrows, smiled, and said oh. Before he could ask, Aluo said like pouring beans into a bamboo tube: "Father, I really didn't expect that today I would meet my childhood friends, cousin Yun and sister Yan.
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The cousin Yun mentioned by A Luo is Mei's daughter. Sister Yan is the granddaughter of the governor of Shu County, Liu Yan.
When A Luo was in Shu, Sister Yun and Sister Yan were her reading companions. However, when A Luo came to the capital, she had to be separated from her two little playmates.
Unexpectedly, Sister Yun and Sister Yan were admitted to Lianchi Academy together this year and became A Luo's classmates.
Sheng Honglue was a little surprised: "Aren't they two in Shu? Why did they come to Lianchi Academy to study?"
A Luo said enthusiastically: "I asked them today. The two of them said that the elders in the family specially sent them to study in the capital. Cousin Yun lives in Mei Mansion and is taken care of by her grandparents, uncles and aunts."
"Sister Yan's grandfather was still a county guard in Shu County. However, last year, Governor Liu sent people to buy a house in the capital, and her mother brought her to live in the capital. After half a year of preparation, this year she won the first place in the high school.
I have been admitted to Lotus Pond Academy!"
"We've been separated for several years, and when I suddenly saw the two of them today, I almost didn't recognize them."
After five years of separation, Mei Yun and Liu Yan have grown into 11-year-old graceful girls. Mei Yun has a delicate appearance, and Liu Yan is beautiful and charming. Even Ah Luo's appearance has gradually grown, and has changed a lot from when she was young.
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The three girls suddenly met each other, and they all felt that each other looked familiar. When they knew each other's names and found out that the other person was their childhood friend, one can imagine their excitement and joy.
"Father, Emperor, Mother, when we have a holiday, can I invite cousin Yun and sister Yan to come to the palace to play together?" A Luo looked forward to it with hope.
Sheng Hong and Xie Mingxi laughed in unison: "Okay."
A Luo was overjoyed: "That's great. I will tell them both when I go to the academy tomorrow. Let them tell their families first."
There is nothing more pleasant than becoming classmates with former friends.
Xie Zijin quietly touched Cousin A'luo's sleeves and asked in a low voice: "Cousin A'luo, can I play with them too?"
Ah Luo was very generous and agreed immediately: "Of course."
Gu Shanchang suddenly cleared his throat: "By the way, I have something to tell you."
Xie Mingxi and Sheng Hong looked over together.
Gu Shanchang smiled reservedly: "Today, Ji Shanchang and I reminisced about old times and chatted with all the ladies in the academy. I heard that Lianchi Academy was still short of ladies. Seeing that I was in good health and in good spirits, Ji Shanchang sincerely invited me back.
I am a master in the academy. There are not many classes arranged, and there is only one class every two days. I saw that she was sincere, so I accepted."
