Above the court.

Long Jingmad was listening to the ministers' letters.

Today's court has a new look.

It is worthy of being a son of heaven and a courtier, except for a few old femurs that are too powerful and difficult to replace, many newcomers have poured into the court.

And these newcomers, because they were promoted by Long Jingma, have all become loyal emperor-keepers, and they stubbornly stubborn the imperial power for Long Jingmai.

And now in the court, not only Dongfang Fengyuan and Li Zhongyuan, the two sworn enemies, are competing for glory, but the Taiwei Mansion has also risen, and Ouyang Xiu has led the cabinet.

And when quelling the rebellion of the imperial power, Long Qihao made meritorious contributions and was named the king of war.

Long Qimu also has merit, plus his indisputability, he was named the king of rites.

And the youngest eighth prince, Long Qisheng, because he was close to Long Qihao, actually played a part in that war, so he was named the martial king.

These three kings, plus Ouyang Xiu, Dongfang Fengyuan and Li Zhongyuan, there are at least a few forces above this court.

Long Jingyan took a look, this Long Qisheng was undoubtedly standing with Long Qihao, they were now in charge of the 50,000 troops of the Phoenix Kingdom, this is also the right that must be given to them, there is no way.

But these 50,000 soldiers can't threaten Long Jingmai's imperial power for the time being, so Long Jingmaang is not too worried.

Besides, Long Qimu is an indisputable person, and now he just has nothing to do with the court, and he has a share of himself.

For this Five Emperor Uncle Long Jing Maniac is more assured.

There is also Dongfang Fengyuan, Li Zhongyuan and the others are a little old after all, and they can't do anything except be loyal to him. So Long Jingmania is not worried.

Before, he had a knot in his heart for Ouyang Xiu, but after last night, Long Jingfang already knew that although Ouyang Xiu and Dongfang Lian were close before, the two of them did not break through that level. Therefore, that knot has disappeared a lot.

Today in the court, Long Jingmad is also a rare kind eye to Ouyang Xiu.

Today in the court, Long Jingmad is also a rare kind eye to Ouyang Xiu.

"Ouyang Qing, as for the suggestion to repair the canal mentioned by Shang Shu of the Ministry of Industry just now, you would like to tell me your opinion. ”

Long Jingfang rarely named Ouyang Xiu's name, and wanted to hear his thoughts on the construction of the largest canal in the Phoenix Kingdom. Because the water shortage in the northern part of the country is very severe, many farmlands are in drought, resulting in a very dismal harvest, so the Ministry of Industry proposed the south-to-north water diversion, but this project is too big, it needs to mobilize the people, and the local finances can not be fully burdened, and the treasury of the country of Phoenix needs to mobilize a large amount of silver.

Long Jingfang didn't know how many years it would take to complete this project, and how much manpower and material resources it would take to complete it. But if we don't do this project, so many people will suffer.

It's a dilemma.

"The project is a good project, but the money is a problem. ”

The South-to-North Water Diversion, Ouyang Xiu didn't think of it, but considering the foundation of the Phoenix Kingdom, he never proposed it. If this project is not good, it will ...... Dead country.

Because the amount of money to be spent is too much.

He was very suspicious that the people in the Ministry of Industry had not calculated the accounts properly and figured out how much money it would cost, so they put forward this proposal in the court.

"Ouyang Shizi, otherwise, do you have a better way to solve the problem of water shortage in the northern farmland?"

Tang Guipeng, the secretary of the Ministry of Industry, stared at Ouyang Xiu with great satisfaction.

It is said that Ouyang Xiu is unparalleled in learning, but when he sees real state affairs, Ouyang Xiu is nothing more than that.

Ouyang Xiu had invented a few farming tools before, and he had gained a lot of popularity, but he didn't think those tools were difficult to make, Ouyang Xiu was just lucky.

"The land area of the Phoenix Kingdom is very large, spanning the north and south, this project is really too big, roughly estimated, it will take at least five years, and ...... The amount of silver required will not be less than fifty million taels. Can we get this money?"

"So let the place take on it. Tang Guipeng said.

"The place can't afford it. ”

"Otherwise, let the peasants in the north starve to death?" Tang Guipeng's voice couldn't help but raise, "The famine is already the second, God doesn't rain, those peasants will starve to death." Even if the court is shaken up, but in the long run, how can the court stand it?"

"......" Ouyang Xiu was silent.

He admitted that Tang Guipeng was right.

Anyway, whether you don't do this project or do it, it will be something that shakes the foundation for the Phoenix Kingdom. Still, he wanted to take a break and see if there was anything else he could do.

"Ouyang Shizi, you can't help it, right?" Tang Guipeng smiled coldly, "It turns out that the so-called academic crown of the world is just a waste of fame. It seems that everyone in the world thinks highly of you. ”

"Tang Qing ......"

Long Jing coughed wildly and gave Tang Guipeng some warnings. Tang Guipeng stopped talking.

It's just that everyone is a little strange, in the past above the court, they didn't feel His Majesty's maintenance of Ouyang Xiu, why has something changed today?

It is also because Long Jingmad has always had an attitude towards Ouyang Xiu that everyone is also ...... to Taiwei Mansion , Tang Guipeng, a small Ministry of Works, would dare to embarrass Ouyang Xiu, and he couldn't imagine today...... Hit the iron plate.

"Regarding the South-to-North Water Diversion Project, I don't need to rush it. Let's talk about it and see if there's a better way.

"There is also the earthquake in the north, we must not be neglected, and the starvation of the common people must not happen. And, if I found that the official was full of private pockets, I didn't say a word, and I decided immediately. ”

Long Jingmad said seriously.

"Your Majesty is wise. ”

……

There was no other major event, and the court was officially withdrawn, and the ministers dispersed one by one.

Ouyang Xiu was about to leave the palace, when he received a message from the eunuch beside Long Jingmaan, saying that Long Jingmaan had passed him to see him in the imperial study.

This is a holy decree, and I have to go.

Ouyang Xiu sighed, not knowing what kind of stubble Long Jingfang was going to take to make him uncomfortable.

Although at the court meeting just now, Long Jingmad warned Tang Guipeng for him, it also surprised him a little. However, Long Jingmad has a knot in his heart, which he has known for a long time.

……

The Imperial Study.

Long Jingmad was reviewing the chapters, and at the same time, he was also waiting for Ouyang Xiu's arrival.

After a while, Ouyang Xiu came and made a courtesy to Long Jing.

Long Jing glanced at him wildly and said, "Get up, you don't have to do this salute when no one is there in the future." ”

"Your Majesty is the emperor, as it should be. ”

"I don't think you're reluctant. ”

Long Jingmad is no longer worthy of me.

"Your Majesty is looking for a minister, what's the matter?"

"I just want to tell you, I might as well leave the disaster matter to you. I don't trust the official I'm dealing with now. ”

"Your Majesty believes in the minister?"

Ouyang Xiu was too surprised. No matter how clear the responsible official is, in fact, that position is a perverse thing, even if you can't get money, you can gain the hearts of the people. This is a fat difference, Long Jingfang actually handed it over to him, is it normal?

"I don't believe who you believe. ”

Long Jing smiled at him and pointed to a position, "Sit down." ”

"I don't dare. ”

"If you are told to sit down, you can sit down, when did you become so cautious. It's not like your character. ”

When it came to this, Ouyang Xiu didn't twist, so he had to sit in that position. However, he saw that Long Jingmad was either in a very good mood today, or it was not normal.

"Your Majesty, what good things have happened?"

Could it be related to Oriental Love?

During this time, Ouyang Xiu had already forced himself not to think about Dongfang Lian, but he couldn't help but think about it.

"It's a good thing, and there are some, but it's inconvenient to share it with Ouyang Qing. I came to you in the hope that you would take advantage of this disaster relief to observe the terrain of the north on the spot, and see if there are any other water sources that can be used besides the South-to-North Water Diversion Project. Now we just look at the map and come up with the plan for the South-to-North Water Diversion Project. However, there are many things on the map that are not detailed, and if you can find other water sources, you don't have to do that very difficult project. Frankly speaking, my country is rich and strong, and it is okay to really carry out that project, but I am afraid that other countries will take advantage of the situation. That Xiling's new concubine has succeeded Xiling as the monarch of Xiling, have you heard about this?"

"Yes. The minister knows. The young monarch of Na Xiling heard that he was an ambitious ......"

"That's it. The boundary of our Phoenix Kingdom is also adjacent to Xiling. When we were carrying out the project, the treasury was empty, and we were afraid that Xiling would take action against us. ”

Long Jingfang had to think about this step.

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"Does Your Majesty have any plans to send an envoy to Xiling to congratulate the monarch of Xiling on his ascension to the throne, and by the way, find out what talents this new monarch has?"

Ouyang Xiu gave advice.

"That's the second reason I'm coming to you. According to you, who should be the best messenger?"

"If the minister does not take on the disaster, in fact, His Majesty can trust the minister. But...... , the minister suggested that the king should be honored. ”

"Uncle Five Emperors?"

Isn't it too gentle?

"Whether it is the King of War or the King of Martial Arts, they all have the feeling of attacking Xiling by force, which can make them let down their guard, and the only person who represents the style of our Phoenix Kingdom is King Li. ”

"Isn't it possible to change other courtiers, I don't seem to be too lazy to take care of these things like the government. ”

"He has to do this. ”

"Okay, then how to convince the Fifth Emperor Uncle, I will leave it to Ouyang Qing at this time. ”

Long Jingmad was a bit treacherous, and he didn't do anything to persuade Long Qimu.

"This ......"

Ouyang Xiu felt that he was being calculated by Long Jingmad. Alas, there was such a miserable courtier as him.

"Just ask Ouyang Qing. ”

"Yes, Your Majesty. ”

Only obey orders.

"There's nothing else, Ouyang Qing retreat. ”

"Yes. ”

After kneeling, Ouyang Xiu walked a few steps and turned back, wanting to ask about Dongfang Lian's current situation, but it was difficult to speak.

"What's the matter, Ouyang Qing. ”

"It's okay. ”

With a sigh, Ouyang Xiu still didn't say anything.

"She's fine. ”

Long Jing said madly.

Hey, this Ouyang Xiu...... If you don't want him to notice, don't show it. I want to ask what does it mean to be so forbearing? Are you waiting for him to take the initiative to tell him about Dongfang Lian?

It's really scheming.

“……”

After Ouyang Xiu heard this, he didn't respond to anything, and left the imperial study with a step.

He knows that not caring is the best for Dongfang Lian's new life.

……

At this time, the harem.

After the death of Long Yu, in addition to the empress dowager Ouyang Jing who lived in the harem, Concubine An, as the empress dowager, also lived in the harem.

Because of Long Qijin's affairs, she was unable to live with her other son, Long Qilin, but was semi-house arrest in the harem.

The other concubines, Concubine Kang, Concubine Ning, and Concubine Hua, moved out of the palace and lived in their son's house. It's just that on the first day of the first month of every month, they will enter the palace to greet Ouyang Jing, and by the way, everyone will get together.

To say that among the three of them, the person who was most dissatisfied with Long Jingmai's ascension to the throne was naturally Concubine Kang's, but there was no way, at the most critical moment, her maiden town, Guogong Mansion, supported the Seven Princes' Mansion, and Long Qihao chose to stand on Long Jingmai's side, which she did not expect. Now that the dust has settled, I have no choice but to accept this result.

Fortunately, she was not implicated because of her mother's town and the country's mansion, but because her son was named the king of war, her mother was expensive with her son, and she also enjoyed happiness. That's a good result.

Fortunately, she was not implicated because of her mother's town and the country's mansion, but because her son was named the king of war, her mother was expensive with her son, and she also enjoyed happiness. That's a good result.

Compared with Concubine Kang, Concubine Ning is more peaceful, anyway, now Long Qimu has also been crowned the king of rites, and the official position and waiting for the encounter are very good, if there are no changes and accidents in the future, this life will be glorious and rich, so there is no need to worry.

This played into her hands.

It's just that the only thing she worries about is her son Long Qimu's marriage.

The marriage between Long Qimu and Miss Li was set when Long Hong was alive, and she also urged Long Qimu several times, but it seems that Long Qimu is always not attentive enough.

There is also Concubine Hua.

Concubine Yu Hua said that Long Hong's death made her feel uncomfortable, and she still couldn't get used to the life of widowhood, although she had her son Long Qisheng by her side.

And Long Qisheng also moved out of the palace and built a mansion outside, and even because he stood with Long Qihao, he seemed to have made a small contribution in the last ****, and was named King Wu.

However, this martial king is just an empty name, compared with Long Qihao's military power, Long Qisheng, the martial king, has no real power.

This made Concubine Hua slightly dissatisfied.

Today, these four women get together, and naturally there are many topics to talk about.

But what they want to do most is to stuff people into the harem. Whether it is the mother's family or the distant relatives of the family, there are many young women.

Long Qimu and Long Qihao have both set up wives, and now the most important thing is, of course, to stuff people into Long Jingma's harem to further consolidate the real power of their family.

So, Concubine Kang was the first to be tempted, "Sister, now in His Majesty's harem, it seems that there is only one queen, isn't it a little inadequate? Every time a new monarch succeeds to the throne, there will be a draft, I wonder if it will be a big event this year?"

Now that the Zhenguo Mansion has fled to the Qin State because of the conviction of treason, Concubine Kang is not easy to stuff her distant relatives in her own mother's family, and she is close to the three clans and has been imprisoned.

However, she has already thought that she will work with officials to select a group of beautiful women to participate in the draft, and if selected, these women will naturally become her eyes and ears in the palace in the future.