Chapter 45: Secret Talks

When Shi Jiao'e and her son were in a stalemate, Shi Wen did not go back to the house immediately, but turned around and went to Zhang Li's residence. Pen, fun, and www.biquge.info

The two talked about a cup of tea in secret, and then Shi Wen came out of the side door and left quietly.

Han Xiu and the soldiers were all immersed in the prosperity of Xianyang, enjoying delicious food and wine, and no one noticed Shi Wen's whereabouts.

After Shi Wen left, Zhang Li sat alone in the study and poured himself a cup of tea. He blew on the tea powder floating on the water, then took a slow sip.

"Old man Shi, he deserves to be the first assistant of the previous dynasty! This kind of vision and pattern ......" Zhang Li exclaimed, but shook his head again and picked up the teacup again.

"I can't see through it...... I can't see through it! Zhang Li drank the tea, raised the teacup above his head, squinted at the sun, and swayed from side to side to look carefully.

I don't know what I saw, he suddenly chuckled, patted his thigh, and made a "tsk" sound from his mouth. While laughing, he shook his head and scolded a little self-deprecatingly: "This old fox! ”

Although he laughed and scolded, he didn't see the slightest annoyance.

……

On Shi Jiao'e's side, the stalemate ended quickly. As a mother, it is impossible for her to deal with her son, so the result is obvious, Shi Jiao'e retreated.

Liu Suizhu hugged Han Lang and looked at her with a smug expression. It was as if what she had in her hand was not a child, but a Shang Fang sword, which could command the world.

"Madame came just in time, and the slave maid is looking for Madame for a favor." Liu Suizhu patted the top of Han Lang's head and looked at Shi Jiao'e provocatively, "These maids around the slave maid are all familiar to Young Master Lang, and they have changed at first glance, I'm afraid that Lang'er will not get used to it......"

As long as Han Lang is involved, she is not afraid that Shi Jiao'e will not compromise.

Sure enough, Shi Jiao'e's face sank, but she didn't refute, just frowned, as if she was weighing the pros and cons of things.

"These two maids, you can bring them into the palace, but they must go through the physical examination of the female official. The other daughters-in-law and mothers-in-law have no room for negotiation. ”

Shi Jiao'e looked at Liu Suizhu, as if she was afraid that she would be entangled again, and explained: "The palace is not an ordinary family, all the women in the palace are emperors. As long as the emperor is willing, he can pamper any palace maid at any time. Therefore, a person who is unclean is not allowed to enter the palace. ”

Shi Jiao'e said, subconsciously glanced at the two maids, and sure enough, she saw a hint of joy in their eyes.

"The king won't be so debaucherous!" Liu Suizhu squinted her eyes and said, but glared fiercely at Zhuchai and Yuhuan.

It's just two little maids, their appearance is not outstanding, and their scheming methods are even more ordinary, how could Han Xiu look down on them?

At the beginning of the Qinglou, they had to rely on themselves to survive; Even if you enter the palace now, you can't turn the sky upside down.

"If only you didn't regret it." Shi Jiao'e smiled, but the smile was meaningful.

Liu Suizhu still underestimates people's greed. In the palace, the palace maids stepped on their masters to climb up in order to compete for favor.

After all, as long as you accept a pet, you can change from a slave to a nobleman. Even, you can be on an equal footing with the original master. Few young and beautiful women can withstand such a temptation.

What's more, a woman from a Qinglou, even if she is just a maid, is well-informed and knows how to seduce men.

There are opportunities and methods, so why not?

"My own subordinates, I will take care of it, don't worry about Mrs. Lao!" Liu Suizhu only felt a tightness in her chest. Although nothing has happened yet, when she looks at Zhuchai and Yuhuan again, she always feels a diaphragm in her heart.

Shi Jiao'e didn't speak, just looked at her deeply, and then left with Wanru.

……

Three days later, Han Xiu summoned Zhang Li to discuss his accession to the throne.

"The country will be established, but my heart is very worried. The Northern Jin Dynasty has been eyeing the enemy, and I can't just care about peace and happiness and forget about the border war. Han Xiu made a sad look.

It's a pity that he has been used to talking these days, and he blurted out the word "I", which shows the eagerness of the emperor in his heart.

Zhang Li didn't speak, just stood quietly aside, waiting for him to continue.

"I want to postpone the title of king after becoming emperor, and wait until the Northern Jin Dynasty is completely defeated, and then unify the meritorious deeds and reward ......"

After Han Xiu finished speaking, he stared at Zhang Li's face, wanting to see if he was dissatisfied with his decision.

Zhang Li smiled and nodded, not showing any dissatisfaction, not even a little surprised. Well, yes, exactly the same as the stone fox's guess. Han Xiu really regretted it and wanted to eat alone.

But......

He pondered for a moment, and then, slowly, frowned, and said, "King, this reason ...... It doesn't seem right. ”

Zhang Li lowered his eyelids and wiped away the emotion in his eyes, "The people only know that we signed a peace treaty with the Northern Jin Dynasty, but they don't know the wolf ambitions of the Northern Jin Dynasty. If Nanxiang takes the initiative to start the war, I am afraid that the people will be dissatisfied......"

"Moreover, the war is difficult, and it is not a year and a half to achieve results. If the Northern Jin Dynasty has not been removed, will the king not be crowned king for the rest of his life? A general who leads troops to fight will be chilled. ”

Zhang Liyue said, the more gloomy Han Xiu's expression became. However, he could not find a reason to refute it.

"Then in Aiqing's opinion, what should I do?" Han Xiu suppressed the annoyance in his heart, and his expression became more and more sincere and sincere.

"The minister thinks that the king must not be sealed, but he must be less sealed. Half of the country, the fief is insufficient, except for the princes who defected, other kings with different surnames can only be titled, not fiefdoms. Zhang Li didn't say too specific, but just gave Han Xiu an idea.

The emperor is most afraid of being swayed by others, he can only guide forever, and cannot interfere with Han Xiu's decision.

"The princes also want to be crowned kings? Isn't that going to leave a curse? Han Xiu suddenly got up, clenched his fists, and was furious.

"If the princes of all sides lead the army alone, if the king is not appeased, do you want them to rebel?" Zhang Li smiled bitterly.

Is it so easy to be an emperor?

Recognize people, choose people, and employ people!

Woo, reassure, deter!

The way of the king is to conquer people's hearts! No matter what means you use, as long as you can get everyone to obey you, it is a success.

But Han Xiu is obviously narrow-minded, and his eyes are all petty profits, and he is always hesitant and calculating when it comes to real big things.

Painting cakes to satisfy hunger, hoping for plums to quench thirst, such a method is used too much, and it is inevitable that it will be discovered by his subordinates.

"I ...... Think again! Han Xiu sat down uneasily, unwilling, but felt that Zhang Li's words were reasonable.

"That Aiqing thought that Shi Wen ...... How should I be rewarded? Han Xiu finally threw out the big trouble in his heart.

"Relatives are not allowed to be crowned kings! The Shi family can't be crowned a king, otherwise it will become a big disaster! Zhang Li frowned and replied categorically.

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