Li Xingchen knew that with the current finances of the Han Dynasty, it would actually be difficult for the army to fight for such a long time. After all, from the time when the Han army moved northward in large scale after the spring plowing to the beginning of winter, this war had lasted almost a year, and
Every year before this, the war never stopped.
Two or three months of recuperation is not enough to support such a long-term campaign. Now Li Xinchen is fortunate that there have been no natural or man-made disasters in the past few years, so the harvests in various places are pretty good. Otherwise, there will be no food. Even if Li Xinchen is extremely ambitious,
It can only stop here.
Fortunately, this year's autumn harvest in Guanzhong basically fell into Li Xinchen's hands, otherwise Li Xinchen would not even have the confidence to go north.
"The Ministry of Household Affairs gritted its teeth and worked hard to survive this winter." Li Xingchen looked at Chen Shushen.
My brother-in-law had obvious dark circles under his eyes. It didn't take much to figure out that he hadn't had a good night's sleep since the autumn harvest.
Chen Shushen solemnly raised his hand and said: "Thank you for your consideration, Your Majesty. When I am in my position and planning my political affairs, I should give my best consideration to Your Majesty and all the people."
Although Chen Shushen is still just a minister, but when Luo Ya is about to step down, it is reasonable for him to be promoted to the position of Secretary of the Ministry of Revenue based on his merits in accompanying Luo Ya to the north. Therefore, now he does not dare to take it lightly. As the former royal family, the Chen family
Being able to serve as an official in the new dynasty shows that His Majesty has a broad mind, and I cannot live up to His Majesty's trust in me.
"If there are no other matters, then withdraw from the court." Li Xingchen breathed out softly.
At least it has solved the most important issue of the northern war. Although the northern war has not ended yet, at least we have seen hope, right?
After the ministers retired, Li Xingchen unfolded a memorial, which was the harvest of this winter's fishing in the Yunmeng River Basin. Judging from the harvest, the fish catch in the entire river basin this year should be pretty good.
"Your Majesty, drink some chicken soup and take a rest." At this time, a soft voice sounded from beside him.
Li Xingchen turned his head slightly, feeling a little surprised.
The person kneeling next to him was none other than Yuan Lexhang whom he had met a few days ago.
"Aren't you with Concubine Xian?"
"Today, Concubine Xian went to see Concubine Shu. I have nothing to do. In addition, the Yang family sisters have been with Your Majesty for a long time and need to rest, so Concubine Xian asked the slaves to come over and serve Your Majesty." Yuan Leshang bowed slightly and said,
Said in a low voice.
Li Xinchen nodded. After all, Yuan Lexhang was also a female officer. Letting her stay with Li Xinchen would also allow Yang Lihua to rest.
After all, following Li Xingchen around every day is not an easy task.
"Am I so scary? Why are you always lowering your head?" Li Xingchen couldn't help but joked, "Although I have been rumored by the neighbors in all kinds of strange ways, and even said that I can eat people, do you still believe it?
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"I don't dare!" Yuan Lexhang raised his head hurriedly and said, his eyes clear, as if he wanted to argue but didn't dare after being wronged, which made him even more pitiful.
Li Xingchen couldn't help but joked: "Then it depends on me."
"I understand."
Li Xingchen then said: "It's easier to be with me than not to be with Concubine Xian. If you are not afraid of being tired, go back and rest. I won't blame you."
"Your Majesty?" Yuan Leshang looked at Li Xingchen with some surprise. He didn't know why Li Xingchen said this, "I have no intention of fearing hardship or fatigue. If there is any inappropriateness, please forgive me."
"This female official not only has to serve me during the day, but also stays with me at night. As an unmarried daughter of Yunying, aren't you afraid of others gossiping?" Li Xingchen had just finished playing with a group of big men and was bored.
At that time, I got interested and wanted to make fun of this little girl who was obviously timid, so I pretended to be serious, quite like a moral defender.
Having said that, after all, this is still a little girl who has not left the court, so it is normal to be timid.
In contrast, Li Xingchen himself felt a little guilty. He felt that the little girl who was scaring others was like a big bad wolf looking at the little sheep and salivating.
Yuan Leshang's pretty face turned red from holding it in. After a long time, he finally plucked up the courage to say: "After I enter the palace, whether I am a slave or a female official, I am already His Majesty's. It is impossible to talk about Yunying before she is married."
Li Xingchen was startled for a moment, then laughed loudly: "The daughter of the Yuan family is really free and easy!"
Only then did Yuan Lexhang realize that Li Xingchen was joking with him, and he was stunned.
Li Xingchen's expression changed. He didn't seem to want to deny what Yuan Lexhang had just said. He directly changed the subject: "Does your father have something to say to me?"
"How does Your Majesty know?" Yuan Leshang asked in surprise. He immediately realized that by saying this, he had revealed his purpose too thoroughly. He cursed himself for being so stupid and panicked but didn't know what to do.
Is good.
Li Xingchen didn't notice her panic look, and couldn't help but spread his hands: "The Yuan family, once the emperor's nobleman, and later a relative of the emperor, will certainly not be willing to succumb to the current indifference, and if the Yuan family fails to recover, it will have accumulated debts for so many years.
The debts that have been accumulated will definitely come to our door one after another, so as long as there is still a little chance, your father will definitely seize it, so it is reasonable to make requests."
Yuan Leshang bit his teeth and said, "Your Majesty is aware of this."
"Then let him enter the palace in three hours and let me see him," Li Xingchen said with a smile, "As for you?"
Li Xingchen's words paused, making Yuan Lexhang a little nervous for a moment.
What does Your Majesty want to say?
"It's best not to get involved in this kind of thing in the future. My woman is not a tool for court struggle." Li Xingchen said calmly.
Yuan Lexhang looked at Li Xingchen in surprise, his pretty face becoming more and more rosy.
I don't know if I am moved or shy. I have so many mixed feelings that it is difficult to express in words.
"I thank you, Your Majesty." Yuan Leshang finally mustered up the courage to salute.
Li Xingchen stretched himself and said with a smile: "There are a lot of memorials today. Please tell the harem that I will not go back to rest today."
Yuan Lexhang hurriedly agreed, then realized something and looked tentatively at Li Xingchen.
Li Xingchen blinked at her.
The girl couldn't bear it anymore and ran away in panic.
Yecheng, Han Dynasty General Office.
If we were to say that the most dangerous position in the entire Han Dynasty was probably the Yecheng General Office located in the heart of the enemy camp.
The person who presided over the general office was Xu Shanxin, who was known as a man of Han character.
Because it was Xu Shanxin who came and went in Han Dynasty clothes every day, which made the Han people in the north who had been under Hu Chen for so many years vaguely aware of their bloodline for the first time, and realized that the once powerful dynasty had been revived in the south.
As if to confirm this good name, Xu Shanxin was much thinner than when he left the south, making him stand like a flag.