Cui Qi lowered his head with a heavy face: "The emperor is thoughtful, and the minister is ashamed." Pen Fun Pavilion www.biquge.info"

"This time, in the crucial battle to eliminate the Hidden Sect, the people of Akatani have made great contributions, and I cannot turn a blind eye. Cui Aiqing said, how should I reward them? Zhao Yuan's slender eyes looked at Cui Qi intently, as if he was expecting him to make a different proposal.

"Your Majesty, forgive the ministers for their courage to say that although the people of Akatani have made great contributions this time, the ministers think that they should not be rewarded too much." Cui Qi said with a serious expression.

"Oh." Zhao Yuan's expression relaxed, and his eyebrows and eyes stretched. He flicked the table with his fingertips comfortably: "Admitting that the people of Chigu have made great contributions, but not rewarding them for great achievements, what does Cui Aiqing think?" ”

Cui Qi said with an awe-inspiring expression: "The reason why the Chigu people agreed to help Daqi is not out of friendship or chivalry, but because they have taken a fancy to the strength of Daqi, hoping to be able to climb Daqi in the future and use Daqi's forces to fight against the Khitan for them." ”

"Since their purpose is this, Nachen thinks that Daqi only needs to meet their request. There is no need to spend money to reward the army of the Akatani people. ”

Cui Qi's statement is in Zhao Yuan's arms, and the treasury of Daqi is not full, and if he takes out a large amount of silver to reward people of other races, it really makes Zhao Yuan a little reluctant.

Since the people of Akatani want a promise, then Daqi will give them a promise, and then give them enough face, and the matter will end here.

After making up his mind, Zhao Yuan asked again: "Cui Aiqing, although Daqi gave the Chigu people a promise, it is simpler compared to the military exploits they have made. People in the world may think that I am extremely utilitarian and treat people coldly. ”

"The emperor doesn't have to worry." Cui Qi said with a firm expression: "Daqi has given the Chigu people a promise to advance and retreat together, which is already a great favor. If in order to show the emperor's grace, the emperor can give the title to the two brothers, Si Gan and Shengheng, such an extra thick seal, one can show the emperor's grace far away, and the other can make the people of the world think that the distribution area of the Chigu tribe has been a subordinate land of Daqi. Even if the Khitans were eyeing the Chigu people, because of the Great Qi here, even if they wanted to start a war with the Chigu people, they would have to think twice. ”

Zhao Yuan nodded after hearing this: "Okay, I will leave this matter to Cui Aiqing to deal with." You go and draw up two names for the first waiting, and give them to me. After that, I issued an order to gather Si Gan and Shengheng of the Chigu people to Luoyang, and when the time came, a grand sealing ceremony was held, and I must give face to the Chigu people and also to the Zuda Qi face. ”

Cui Qi got Zhao Yuan's will and left the palace to prepare to go.

Zhao Yuan got such good news early in the morning, his expression was broad, and his steps were a lot brisker.

He looked outside the temple and said, "Pass the meal." ”

Liu Fuquan led people to set up breakfast for the emperor in the west side hall. Zhao Yuan came in and took a look, and the corners of his lips twitched slightly: "What are you putting for me today, it is a snack and a melon and fruit ice bowl, it really doesn't look like it is for me, but it looks like it is for the concubine." ”

Liu Fuquan saw that Zhao Yuan suddenly mentioned Yunyang, and couldn't help but bow his head and smile. Then when he gave Zhao Yuanbu a dish, he inadvertently mentioned it: "I heard that yesterday the concubine went to the Imperial Brewery and checked the account books of the Imperial Brewery. ”

"And such a thing?" Zhao Yuan held the ice bowl and put a piece of crisp pear meat in his mouth with a small silver spoon: "This rich idler has always lived a life of idle clouds and wild cranes, and has always cared about these trivial matters of tea, rice, oil and salt, how could he suddenly go to check people's account books?" ”

"I heard that it was because Xie Ronghua couldn't get out of bed after eating the mash sent by the Imperial Wine Workshop the day before, vomiting and diarrhea. The concubine was not very girly, so she went to the imperial brewery to find out the reason. Liu Fuquan replied honestly.

Zhao Yuan said while eating: "According to the ancestral system, the queen should be in charge of the harem, but now that the queen is not in the palace, Yunyang is in terms of position, during this time, she can completely rule the six palaces." There was no suspicion of trespassing in the slightest of her going to the Imperial Brewery. ”

Seeing Zhao Yuan's tone, Liu Fuquan seemed to be on Yunyang's side, so he hurriedly echoed: "Your Majesty, this is exactly what the concubine did. Niangniang not only carefully checked the account books of the imperial brewery, but also painstakingly instructed the eunuch in charge. I hope that he will strictly abide by the rules in the future and will not do anything to deceive his superiors and subordinates. ”

Zhao Yuan put down the ice bowl in his hand and said thoughtfully: "She originally went to Xingshi to ask about the guilt, why did she just say a few words in the end. With her temperament, she must feel that she has been inadequate, so she will lose the confidence to punish others. ”

Liu Fuquan didn't quite understand what Zhao Yuan meant, and even if he understood, he couldn't comment on Yunyang in vain, so he had to laugh with him on the side, nodding frequently, and didn't dare to speak.

Zhao Yuan looked at Liu Fuquan's expression, but he was happy first: "You seem to love to mention the concubine in front of me, I'm afraid that I will forget her, right?" ”

Liu Fuquan saw that the emperor was in a good mood this morning, and the corners of his mouth were always upturned, so he boldly said: "The concubine has always been kind to people, and everyone in the palace loves to be close to her." The old slave also often hears people talk about the concubine Niangniang, so he will inadvertently mention it. However, speaking of which, the old slave thought that when he sent the concubine to the Huanxi Bureau, he had already punished too much. Now that Niangniang has been bumpy outside for so long, although she is accompanied by Xie Ronghua, when it comes to it, she is most comfortable when she returns to Qiao Palace. ”

Although these words sounded tactful, Liu Fuquan was saying that Zhao Yuan had punished Yunyang too harshly. After hearing this, Zhao Yuan did not get angry, but nodded: "You are right!" But why did you mention such a good idea today? However, I have to sort out a new place for the concubine to choose for herself. ”

After speaking, Zhao Yuan got up and walked around this room, then turned back to Liu Fuquan and said, "You sort out this room, and arrange it according to the concubine's preferences." I have a new name, let's call it Qi Xiang Xuan. ”

Liu Fuquan was a little overwhelmed by Zhao Yuan's words: "Your Majesty, you let the old slave arrange Qixiangxuan, and the old slave should do his best." It's just that with the concubine's mother's temperament, she has always been dislike to be in the limelight, if you let the concubine Niangniang live in Changxin Palace for a long time, the concubine Niangniang is afraid that she will be reluctant, right? What is the emperor's way to make Niangniang abandon Qi Ao Palace and choose Qi Xiangxuan? ”

Zhao Yuan said confidently: "Don't worry, I don't need to use any method, the concubine will definitely choose Qixiangxuan of Changxin Palace." ”

Liu Fuquan was still suspicious, but he still replied in a deep voice: "Yes, Your Majesty." ”

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