Xiang Hongxuan took the fold in his hand, thoughtfully, he gently knocked on the table, and in his hand was a secret report from the spies of Xihua, saying that Emperor Kangqing quietly quelled the coup d'état of the second prince of Xihua, and the prince of Xihua, the queen, was inexplicably lost to the throne.

The secret report also said that Emperor Kangqing reused his five princes in this operation, that is, the prince who was born as a relative of a military general, and it seems that Emperor Kangqing likes this prince very much, and maybe he will pass the throne to this five princes. However, the secret report is not clear about Kang Qing's condition, as if Emperor Kangqing's physical condition is also a mystery.

Xiang Hongxuan couldn't understand whether Emperor Kangqing was a real illness or a fake illness, and when would it be appropriate for him to let Feng Xiaotian return to Xihua?

Suddenly, Xiang Hongxuan threw the piece in his hand in front of Zhou Xun and Yan Qing, and said unhappily: "This is the Xihua information you have discovered, what is the use of being so unclear?" ”

Zhou Xun and Yan Qing immediately knelt on the ground, Yan Qing understood that Xiang Hongxuan's anger was not because the secret report was unclear, but because he couldn't take advantage of the dispute between Xihua and Guoben to seek some welfare for Dongyu and was annoyed, or since some time ago, Xiang Hongxuan planned to establish a prince, he began to plan the next big chess game, but unfortunately Xiang Hongxuan's chess skills were not good, and everyone could see that he was paving the way for the second prince and suppressing the descendants.

"Your Majesty, Emperor Kangqing's illness is very strange, it has been rumored several times that Emperor Kangqing is terminally ill, and he can actually quell the prince's coup, or the prince of Empress Xihua, Emperor Kangqing may not be sick, and now the political situation in Xihua may be much more complicated than we think." Yan Qing said.

"What do you mean, isn't it time to let King An go back to Xihua?"

Yan Qing raised his head, looked at Xiang Hongxuan and said: "Your Majesty, the King of Lin'an is neither a long-term nor a descendant, and the King of Lin'an entered the military camp at the age of fifteen, and there was no courtiers to support him in the previous dynasty, and the chances of King Lin'an ascending the throne are not great, of course, unless Emperor Kangqing intends to support him, but Emperor Kangqing can send King Lin'an to Dongyu as a proton, and he has not even given a letter to King Lin'an for so many years, and he seems to be very unconcerned about King Lin'an, if that is the case, even if King Lin'an is allowed to go back, it will not be possible, the most important thing is that If His Majesty lets King Lin'an return to Xihua at this time, it is equivalent to telling the princes of Xihua that Dongyu wants to interfere in the internal affairs of Xihua, and no matter which prince takes the throne, it is estimated that there will be a war with Dongyu. ”

Saying that, Yan Qing took out a book from his arms and handed it to Xiang Hongxuan, Xiang Hongxuan took the fold, opened it and saw that this was a military newspaper from the north that had just arrived today, saying that it was the group of people in Beirong, because Dongyu cut off Nanji's business, he was going to sharpen his knife and go south to rob it directly.

Xiang Hongxuan angrily threw the song fold to the ground and said, "What else can this group of Beirong people do except loot. ”

"Your Majesty, since the death of General Wude, the Beirong people have become more and more emboldened, Zhong Yibo and General Wu Chengping have repelled the attack of Beirong several times, but the northern military camp has also suffered a lot of damage, at this time, if you have a grudge with Xihua, I am afraid it will be very inappropriate."

Yan Qing's words hit the nail on the head, Yan Qing was born in the military, so he naturally knew best that there were many generals in the barracks who would fight

The force is greatly reduced, and the frequent transfer of generals will also affect the morale of the army. Ye Muzhi spontaneously asked Ying to go to the north, in fact, he was helpless, if Ye Muzhi didn't leave the west, Yan Qing wouldn't be so worried, after all, Ye Muzhi and Xihua fought a war, which shocked the Xihua generals, and now there is only General Shangguan in the west, an old general who is over the age of sixtieth year to guard, Xihua wants to send troops to make trouble, it is too easy.

The military camp in Pingcheng is even more lively, maybe every minute there will be an incident of the Great Seal of the Six Kingdoms, Xiang Hongxuan doesn't have to worry about the military power being hollowed out, but it's all scattered. Using the set in the court to the barracks, Xiang Hongxuan miscalculated, and now Beirong's provocation, Dongyu may not be able to catch it, it seems that Dongyu is strong and strong, and there are many good generals, but in fact, he has already fallen into a deep predicament.

Xiang Hongxuan took a few steps back in frustration, slumped heavily on the dragon chair, his eyes glazed over, and said faintly: "Let the military department step up the recruitment of new soldiers and support the northern border at any time." ”

Suddenly, Xiang Hongxi took a pair of calligraphy and paintings, and slowly walked into the inner hall, originally he wanted to enter the palace to offer calligraphy and paintings to Xiang Hongxuan, he saw Yan Qing and Zhou Xun both kneeling in front of Xiang Hongxuan, Xiang Hongxuan's face was full of displeasure, he was a little annoyed, it seemed that he came at the wrong time.

Xiang Hongxi silently stepped aside, Xiang Hongxuan had already seen him, and said: "Lao Jiu, you came just in time, you can tell me, how should Xihua and Beirong use their troops?" ”

After Zhou Xun raised his eyes and glanced at Xiang Hongxi, he was also curious, how should Xiang Hongxi, who had been on the battlefield, answer? Can he say something more insightful than Yan Qing? Even if he could? Does he dare?

When Xiang Hongxi came in, he probably understood the ins and outs of the matter, his eyes rolled wildly, and he said: "Your Majesty, even if the military department is recruiting new soldiers non-stop now, it is far from quenching the thirst of the near, it is better to negotiate peace, after destroying Nanxi, the treasury is full of a lot, Your Majesty will select some women from the southerners to send to Beirong, and then send some silver, and the minister thinks that Beirong will not be in trouble." ”

Zhou Xun was shocked in his heart, he thought that Xiang Hongxi would not say any good opinions, but he didn't expect that Xiang Hongxi actually hit the idea on the Nanren, and Zhou Xun's heart aroused a trace of anger.

Xiang Hongxuan pondered for a while, he looked at Yan Qing and asked, "Does the right minister think this method is feasible?" ”

Yan Qing frowned, bowed his head and said: "Your Majesty, Duanwang's method can indeed turn war into jade silk, after all, Dongyu has been fighting again and again, I am afraid that the current military department will not recruit new soldiers so smoothly, but the old minister is worried that this will boost the arrogance of the Beirong people, and if he can avoid it for a while, he will not be able to avoid a battle with Beirong after all, and the best way is to transfer troops from the west and Pingcheng to reinforce the northern border. ”

A look of displeasure floated across Xiang Hongxuan's face, of course he knew that Yan Qing's method was the best, but if he did this, then Wu Chengan would have to return to the north, and the three-point situation that Pingcheng had just settled down would have to be broken, and Ye Muzhi would also have to go back to the west, otherwise how could the Wu brothers tolerate him in the north, everything had returned to the original point, and all his years of planning would be in vain.

Everything else is fine, but Jiang

Home is like a thorn, like a fish in the throat, and the delicate relationship between Ling Xi and him is close and far, how can he indulge the Jiang family, which has the support of the descendants, to dominate in Pingcheng. And after everything returns to the original point, can all the previous suspicions be written off? Xiang Hongxuan got up wistfully, and he paced back and forth in the room.

"Let's do it according to Lao Jiu's words first, now the internal affairs of Xihua are chaotic, maybe it is a good thing for people to take advantage of the chaos to make trouble, the west cannot transfer troops, and Pingcheng also has remnants, and it is not suitable for transferring troops, there is Zhongyi Hou in the north, I believe that Zhongyi Hou can crush the attack of the Beirong people."

Yan Qing lowered his head again and stopped talking, he knew that Xiang Hongxuan had made up his mind, and Xiang Hongxuan could no longer listen to his advice.

Xiao Dezi quickly walked into the inner hall and said with a smile on his face: "Congratulations to Your Majesty, congratulations to Your Majesty, the queen mother sent someone to inform Your Majesty that Zhu Meiren has just given birth to a prince." ”

"I have a son again?" Xiang Hongxuan happily strode to Xiao Dezi's side, if he was depressed today, then the news that Zhu Ruoyu gave birth to a son for him is undoubtedly a great news, not only diluting the sorrow just now, but the most important thing is that he has more sons, and he has enough confidence.

"Let's go, let's go see my four princes." As he spoke, Xiang Hongxuan strode towards the Drunken Cloud Pavilion outside the hall.

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Xiao Xiangxiang looked at her daughter who was rolling and playing on the bed, and for a while she was actually distracted, Xiyue dragged her fleshy little body and crawled to Xiao Xiangxiang's side, squeaking and saying something, but Xiao Xiangxiang was wandering outside and didn't notice it at all.

Maybe it was because of Xiao Xiangxiang's coldness, maybe it was because she was hungry, Xiyue cried loudly, Lian Yingrong heard the sound and immediately walked to the inner room, Xiao Xiangxiang was still sitting on the edge of the bed in a daze, Lian Yingrong quickly held Xiyue in her arms and teased her for a while, Xiao Xiangxiang also came back to her senses, and looked at her daughter's crying dirty little face and felt very distressed.

After Lian Yingrong handed over the sleeping Xiyue to the nurse, she said softly: "Niangniang, what's wrong with you, you have always been absent-minded recently. ”

Xiao Xiangxiang took a deep breath and said faintly, "Auntie, have you heard?" Xue Meiren is also pregnant, not long after this Zhu Meiren gave birth to the four princes, Xue Meiren became pregnant, this palace really thinks that she is not fighting or grabbing, she is a fairy who walks down from the sky, it turns out that it is nothing more than that, and it is not by giving birth to children to compete for favor. ”

"Niangniang, in this harem, who can compare grace with you, since you can sleep, that is, Xue Meiren and Qiao Gongren still have the opportunity to accompany you, even the queen, Your Majesty rarely goes, and other palace concubines can't see Your Majesty, the slave maid heard Lord Zhou say some time ago, the northern border is not peaceful, and the right minister admonished His Majesty to transfer troops from Pingcheng, and the slave maid wants Xue Meiren to be pregnant at this time, I am afraid that it is not to compete for favor, but to consolidate the position of her brother." Lian Yingrong said.

Lian Yingrong is not worried that there are more princes in the harem, and Xiao Xiangxiang will have a bad status. However, Xiang Hongxuan's favor for Xiao Xiangxiang can be seen as long as the people in the harem are not blind. Not to mention the little-known female histories and beauties in the harem, even a person like Ling Xi who has been in Xiang Hongxuan's heart for a long time, was not squeezed aside by Xiao Xiangxiang in the end, and it was impossible for Xue Duyan to replace Xiao Xiangxiang.

Although this Xue Duyan entered the palace, it was different from what they expected, Xue Duyan didn't compete for favor, and he didn't help Xiao Xiangxiang, in the harem where there were constant disputes, Xue Duyan lived as a fairy, and even Yingrong couldn't see through this woman.

Xiao Xiangxiang sneered, got up slowly, walked to the window, and said: "Auntie, before Xue Meiren gave birth to a child, she was reluctant to mix with us, once she gave birth to a child and had a prince by her side, could she still look at Guan Ju Palace?" Before the son of Hongu was born, all the princes were enemies of the son of Hongu, weren't they? ”

Lian Yingrong's face changed, she looked around, and after making sure that there was no one, she said: "Niangniang, now is not the time to say such things, although Your Majesty spoils you, but after all, the queen has been in charge of the harem for many years, and this harem has not yet reached the time when we can cover the sky with one hand, you have to bear it, otherwise if you lose Your Majesty's trust and love, it will not be cost-effective." ”

Xiao Xiangxiang turned around quickly with some impatience, she looked at Lian Yingrong and said, "What about the second prince?" Did Mrs. Zhao succeed? Auntie, do you know, a few days ago, the Ministry of Rites and Rites of the Japanese Palace drafted a few names for the four princes, and His Majesty was not satisfied after seeing it, and then His Majesty personally named the four princes Xiangziqiu, aunt, I don't read much in this palace, but I can also hear it, how can Ziqiu compare to the word Minghao, and how heavy is His Majesty's expectations for the two princes? ”

Lian Yingrong raised her hand, gently patted Xiao Xiangxiang's back, relieved her excited heart, and whispered: "Niangniang is now poisoning the prince, not an abortion, Your Majesty and the queen are watching Xiyan Palace closely, and they want to poison the second prince silently, and the shrewd queen is unaware and there is no trace to be found, this matter is not urgent." ”

Xiao Xiangxiang seemed to be impatient, and she asked eagerly, "When will it be?" ”

"Don't worry, wait a little longer." Lian Yingrong whispered.

Xiao Xiangxiang didn't seem to give up, and wanted to say something more, but at this time, Li Mengqing slowly walked into the inner hall with a bowl of tea, and Xiao Xiangxiang immediately stopped talking and stopped talking.

Li Mengqing carefully handed the tea bowl in her hand to Lian Yingrong, Lian Yingrong frowned, her fingertips touched the tea bowl, the tea seemed to be a little warm, she said: "Mengqing, Niangniang was pregnant and gave birth not long after she was poisoned, her body is not as good as before, she is very afraid of cold, I am afraid that your tea is already cold, and it is not suitable for Niangniang to drink." ”

When Li Mengqing heard Lian Yingrong's words, he was a little frightened and at a loss, and said hesitantly: "The slave didn't mean it, the slave and the maid put the tea aside to cool down, but I didn't want to take a break halfway, the slave knew that it was wrong, and it wouldn't be in the future." ”

Xiao Xiangxiang looked at Li Mengqing, who looked panicked, and said softly

"This palace, I don't want to drink tea, I dream of you going down to rest." ”

Li Mengqing raised his head and glanced at Lian Yingrong timidly, he didn't dare to move, and even Yingrong's face showed a smile, and said, "Mengqing will pay attention next time, go down and rest." ”

Hearing Lian Yingrong say this, Li Mengqing breathed a sigh of relief, a simple smile appeared on his face, and he left the inner hall happily.

Xiao Xiangxiang didn't wonder why Li Mengqing was so afraid of Lian Yingrong, after all, Li Mengqing didn't have the slightest cleverness, and she was inevitably beaten and scolded by Lian Yingrong on weekdays, but what was strange to her was that Lian Yingrong seemed to have become much kinder to Li Mengqing, and she asked with some doubts: "Auntie, why are you so gentle with Mengqing today?" ”

"Niangniang, look at what you said, it seems that the slave and maid are usually not good to Mengqing, although Mengqing is not clever enough, but after all, after being together for so many years, there are still feelings, and Mengqing has become more and more beautiful in recent years, looking at such a lovely person, how can the slave and maid bear to scold?" As she spoke, Lian Yingrong had a weird smile on her face.

(End of chapter)