Chapter 31 Resumption of Military Power

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Mo Yu put down the pipa in his hand, took the tea in Biyue's hand, and sent it to the person on the couch.

Biyue was originally a person in Concubine Ning's palace, so Mo Yu found a reason to ask Concubine De Niangniang, saying that Biyue looked like a friend in her hometown and wanted her to work in her palace to comfort her feelings of longing. When Concubine De heard this, she naturally sympathized and agreed. Biyue arrived at the Jade Immortal Palace smoothly in this way.

She and Biyue are friends who grew up together in Beishan Street since childhood, and later Biyue was sent to the palace to be a palace maid, she also went to Jifu, and the two never met again. I didn't think it would happen, but I was able to meet it in the deep court.

The emperor took the tea, took a sip, and sighed: "You have really surprised me, this pipa music is very good." However, what you play is still not as good as Grandpa An? ”

"Grandpa An can also play the pipa?" Mo Yu was surprised, it was really unusual for a eunuch to play a musical instrument.

He replaced the teacup with Biyue on the side, and said, "Yes, he used to play it to the queen mother, but I don't know how recently, I stopped playing." ”

"I also know a little bit about the fur, so naturally I can't catch up with the Queen Mother."

"Haha, I'm still humble, the queen mother is the pipa, if you don't play well, can the queen mother give you what she wants? However, I haven't heard the queen play for a long time. "Perhaps, it's too old to move!

Mo Yu was curious, she really wanted to know what the scene was like when the Queen Mother played the pipa. "The emperor is really blessed to be able to hear the pipa music of the Queen Mother."

"Hey, that was a long time ago, I remember that year, I was only a teenager, I followed my mother to meet my aunt, and my aunt sat in the back garden, next to the peony flowers, holding the pipa, sitting quietly and playing, surrounded by butterflies, beautiful."

The emperor in his teenage years entered the palace to see his aunt, and it must be the current queen mother. Although the queen mother and the emperor are mother and daughter, before the queen mother married the emperor, she and the current emperor are aunt and nephew. It's just that the Queen Mother at that time should have been just a small concubine, and she was the concubine of the Tang Emperor. Although the Queen Mother is old, she is very well maintained, and she can vaguely see the demeanor of her youth, and she must be a unique beauty.

It was about the Queen Mother, and Mo Yu knew that she shouldn't continue this topic, so she diverted and said, "Otherwise, I'll play another song for the emperor?" ”

"Hmm." The emperor rested his head on the slanting couch and closed his eyes to recuperate.

At the end of the song, Moyu put down the pipa and walked to the couch, and saw that he had closed his eyes, presumably asleep, so he told Yunsheng to go and get a blanket.

As soon as the blanket was covered, his voice was heard from the people on the couch. "After listening to your music, it's much more comfortable, and I'm still comfortable with you."

Hearing the voice, Mo Yu smiled and said, "It's me who disturbed the emperor's dream." ”

The emperor turned over and said, "My heart is in chaos, where can I sleep!" ”

"The emperor is busy with affairs, but he must also pay attention to his body." In fact, the emperor is worried about something, he also knows a thing or two. There was a flood in the Tongzhou area, and the Shu army took the opportunity to attack the Zhou State, which was really an internal and external trouble.

The emperor snorted, and he was angry when he remembered what happened in the morning. "I pay attention to my body, but some people just want to be angry with me. And the people had eaten the bark of the tree, and they did not leave a bite of bread for them. Now that there is war again, these people are crying with me again, and I have really raised them for nothing. ”

The state of Zhou continued to fight for many years, and the treasury was empty. This year is another flood, the seeds planted in the spring have been washed away by the water, and I am afraid that there will be no harvest if I continue to plant, and the most important thing is how to survive this summer and winter, which is really tricky. But Mo Yu also knew in his heart that the last time Yetian went to Wuyan Mountain, he said that the emperor wanted to find an opportunity to clean up the dynasty, and this time was the best reason.

Therefore, if it weren't for the emperor turning a blind eye and letting those officials be greedy, he wouldn't have found a reason to cure their crimes! It's just that the people of Coke, they have always thought that their emperor will treat them as his people and will bring them a peaceful life, how could they have thought that they are just a pawn in the hands of the emperor.

Concubine De is carrying out a fundraising operation in the harem for this matter, and the gold and silver treasures that can be collected are also limited, and she can't fill such a big hole. In fact, there are a lot of rich people in the Zhou State, and in the big family, the business family is rich, but who will take out the money for no reason!

"I don't understand court politics, so I can't help the emperor?"

The emperor looked at her with a smile and said, "Haha, you don't understand the government? I think you're smart. I think you could give it a try with what you said last time. There are a lot of rich people in my Zhou country, and those corrupt officials have also swallowed a lot, so it's time to spit it out. ”

Mo Yu lowered his head weakly. "Your Majesty, the harem is not allowed to interfere in politics, I am here to help your friend."

"Well, you're self-aware." The emperor thought for a while, and then continued: "But if my friends have anything else in the future, I still have to come to you, who makes you have more ghost ideas." ”

"Isn't it! Your Majesty, don't fool me, if the Queen Mother knows, you have to let me copy the palace rules, or let me go to the cold palace to face the wall and think about it. ”

The emperor patted her distorted little face and said with a smile: "Don't worry, if I am not in the palace in a short time, you will not have that chance." ”

Mo Yu was shocked. "Does the emperor want to drive the expedition in person?"

He nodded, Moyu is really smart, and he can understand it at one point. "Although there are a lot of capable generals in the court, most of them are old people who fight with me, but these mercenaries are arrogant, and they often regard themselves as 'generals will not be subject to the orders of foreign monarchs', and there is still me as the emperor in their eyes."

Mercenaries are arrogant, a situation that will occur after the founding of all dynasties. Therefore, under normal circumstances, as soon as the emperor ascends the throne, the first thing to do is to take back the military power, except for the generals who lead the troops to guard the border, the other generals in the court generally only have military positions and no military rights, and the transfer of the army needs to be approved by the emperor, and the military charm is granted before there is the right to transfer.

But now half of the troops of the Zhou State are all concentrated in the hands of Fan Ai, the general of the Zhenguo, and in the long run, the soldiers only know the generals but do not know the emperor, which is not a good sign. In case one day Fan Ai's love is bloody, and he waves his troops to force the palace, it is impossible to beat the little Yulin army in the emperor's hands.

"The emperor wants to take back the military power through this personal conquest."

The emperor nodded approvingly. "You really have a seven-trick exquisite heart, and you can understand it at one point."

Mo Yu was not modest, and it was regarded as his praise. "But Your Majesty, I'm afraid it's not that easy."

"I know that I just want to use this time to dampen his morale in the army and weaken his prestige. The biggest problem now is the problem of grain and grass. Even if you use your methods to raise money, you will not be able to buy so much grain and grass. The amount of food and grass that each county can provide is limited, because it is necessary to ensure the maintenance of each region. Even if you go elsewhere to buy it, it's too late. ”

There is not much grain and grass to be mobilized in the north and south, and there is a flood in the east, not to mention a war in the west! Even if you have money, you can't buy too much. "What if you go to a place outside the Zhou Kingdom to buy grain and grass?"

"I said, it's too late. And if you go to other countries to buy it, the news will easily leak out. ”

Mo Yu turned around, adjusted his posture, and said, "The emperor will listen to me first." It is only a matter of time before news leaks, and there is no shortage of spies in other countries. ”

"You're right."

"We can first transfer more than half of the grain and grass from the states and counties, and leave a quarter's maintenance amount for the states and counties. It's summer, and it's almost harvest time, so we can barely sustain it. Then find some merchants who often haunt other countries, secretly let the people of the court contact them, buy grain and grass in their name, not too much at a time, so as not to arouse the suspicion of the enemy country, and then quietly transport it to the state and county to make up for the shortage in various places. ”

The emperor sat up straight, his face was happy, and said, "That is to say, call it first, and then make up for it." Seeing Mo Yu nodding, he continued: "It's a good way, you really are my military advisor, how can you have a smart head!" ”

"Your Majesty, I will also come up with some carving insect skills that can't be put on the table, really let me be a military advisor, I dare to guarantee that every battle will be lost."

The emperor smiled and scratched her nose, causing her displeasure. "That's not for sure, if you have played chess with me, they all say that there are thousands of troops on the chessboard, and my way of thinking about playing chess is not simple."

"Hehe, Your Majesty, no matter how well you play chess, it's just on paper, I'm different from Concubine Shu, Concubine Niangniang is a heroine who really knows how to use soldiers."

The emperor nodded approvingly, there are many masters who can play chess, but not all of them know how to use soldiers. "Concubine Shu was born in a martial arts family, and she learned the art of war with his father since she was a child, went to the battlefield, and slept with me in the open, and it was really difficult for her. I heard that she has been coming to your palace a lot lately. ”

"Actually, before entering the palace, I had a relationship with Concubine Niangniang. Once I met robbers on the road, and it was the lady who saved me. So after entering the palace, I felt cordial when I saw her, so I often walked around. ”

"Oh, and that?"

Mo Yu nodded and said, "Forget it, Concubine Shu is still my savior!" She came to learn some things from girls with me, and she wanted to get closer to the emperor. I admire Concubine Niangniang, who does not hesitate to change her habits and give up what she is most proud of in order to get closer to the person she loves. ”

The emperor sighed, looked out the window, and remembered those days with her, which were really happy times for Hu Ke. "It's hard for her."

The high-spirited woman on the battlefield back then, even if she was pierced through the chest by an arrow, she could smile calmly, and she never regretted it even if she lost her child. As long as she can help the person she loves, she will do it without hesitation, and as long as she can get close to the person she loves, she will change without hesitation. She is the most selfless and vigorous woman in love.

A palace maid came in to report, saying that Mrs. Ji and Miss Ji Er wanted to see her.

The emperor stood up and said with a smile: "It seems that I have to go." ”

"Whatever the emperor says, the emperor is the king, how can they make the emperor reasonable." Then he turned his head and instructed Yunsheng: "Go and pick them up and wait in the side hall!" ”

"Hey, no need, I have to go back to the Vertical Arch Hall to deal with government affairs, I will be busy during this time, and I may not have much time to accompany you, take good care of myself." He said to Yunshang and the others behind him: "You also take good care of your master." ”

Mo Yu got up and sent him off, "The emperor should also take good care of himself." ”

The emperor said "um", turned around and left the main hall, sat on the royal seat, and walked out of the Jade Immortal Palace surrounded by palace people.

After the Yuxian Palace group "sent off the emperor", they watched the chariot disappear around the corner of the palace gate, and then got up and said, "Let them in!" ”

Yunshang went out, and after a while, he brought the Yuan family and Ji Feiyu, and Moyu asked people to serve tea, and then retreated from everyone.

Mo Yu drank his tea and looked at the two people standing in the center of the hall. It's been more than two months since she entered the palace, and no one from the Ji family has ever been here, so why did she think of coming to see her today? It should be for Ji Jade's marriage, but isn't it more convenient for Ji Jade's marriage to be said by the Queen Mother?

There were only three of them in the room. The Yuan family also did not salute, in her eyes, even if Moyu's current status was more noble, it would not change her background. The Yuan family didn't salute, and Ji Feicui didn't bow either, so the two of them walked to the chair next to them and sat down, picked up the tea and drank it leisurely.

Ji Feiyu has already lifted the veil, her face is white, and her eyebrows and phoenix eyes are beautiful. The same father, but unfortunately different mothers, the two of them don't look like each other at all. Didn't you say that the scar on her face wouldn't fade until half a year later? I don't do a full set of plays, I cut, and I'm in a panic.

They don't speak, she doesn't speak, and it's not her who has something to do anyway, see who can afford it.

The Yuan clan couldn't sit still, after all, it would be bad for them to consume it like this, Moyu didn't have to leave the palace, but she had to go out of the palace! Then he began to ask: "I don't know if Niangniang is still used to living in the palace?" ”

Mo Yu put down the teacup, "Thank you for your concern, everything is fine." ”

"That's good, I went to meet the Queen Mother just now, the Queen Mother is kind, let's take a look at the Mother. After all, our mother and daughter haven't seen each other for a long time. Yuan smiled dryly.

Mo Yu sneered in her heart, what kind of mother-daughter love is playing, as soon as she comes, she will bring out the queen and press her. "The Queen Mother's gift, the palace will personally go to the Ciming Hall to thank the Queen Mother."

Yuan glanced at Ji Feicui and said, "Everything is fine at home, don't worry about it." Seeing that you can have such a good home now, I, as a mother, are also pleased. ”

Did she ask if the house was okay? Mo Yu sneered inwardly.

Now that the emperor has spent most of the nights with her, Yuan thought, it seems that Moyu is very favored, but he underestimated her. When I was in the house, it was a stuffy gourd. "If jadeite can also find a good match, and can be like a mother in the future, then I will be relieved."

Like her, there is something in Yuan's words. Marrying an emperor like her? Or is it a position of power like her? "A noble girl like my sister not only has the appearance of a captivating city, but also has the talent to learn art and skills, coupled with such a good family background, it is not difficult to find a good match for the family, I don't know if my mother has someone she likes."

Yuan gritted her teeth, she was pretending to be stupid, but she was still respectful on her face. "Not yet, no, do you come here, I just want to trouble Niangniang to ask the emperor to help, to see which suitable son in the court can be worthy of jade." You see, I've brought you all the portraits of jadeite. ”

She really has a big mouth, and there are more people who are worthy of her daughter. "Miss Zhongshu's family, although not everyone in Tokyo is worthy of this family business, there are no longer a few who can be worthy. Marriage is a woman's lifelong affair, and the most important thing is that the two are happy, so that they can be happy. Do you say? ”

Yuan laughed dryly, "What did Niangniang say, of course the in-laws pay attention to the right people, otherwise, Jade will be wronged in her husband's family." ”

With a character like Ji Feicui, and a mother like her, who would dare to bully her! "And what kind of son-in-law do you want?"

"It's not what I want, it's what the emperor can refer to?"

Mo Yu played with the embroidered handkerchief in his hand and said, "If you want to say that you are worthy of your sister, there is a person here in this palace, I don't know if the second lady looks down on others?" ”

"Mother, but it doesn't hurt to say it."

"Sikong Baolou's grandson Sikong Jun."