Huo Jianghai and Wei Gonghan looked at each other when they heard Wang Mang's trivial requests.

They really didn't understand Wang Mang's intentions, they didn't know why Wang Mang wanted to send 200,000 troops, and they only mentioned those three useless requests.

Wang Xiannian was anxious, and said to Wang Mang: "Mang'er, have you told your mother about this?" The conquest of the Huns is extremely dangerous, so you must not mess around. ”

Wang Mang sighed: "Uncle, the Tao is not the same. You, the Wei family, the Huo family, and other families want to plot the supreme throne, but I want the people to be safe forever. The barbarian matter in Kyushu is a big disaster after all, and I have to do my best to get rid of it.

Even, I know that many of the people present want to put me to death, especially the Huo Jiawei family, and maybe they want to murder me while I am fighting. ”

"Hmph, Wang Mang, you can eat indiscriminately, but you can't talk nonsense." Wei Gong said coldly: "The old man doesn't have the idea of putting you to death, don't frame the old man." ”

"Wei Gonghan, what's the point of your quibbling about this? Anyway, in the end, we still have to fight each other? Wang Mang said with a smile.

"Not necessarily." Huo Jianghai smiled lightly: "Wang Mang, do you remember what I said to your mother when we first met?" In fact, I really hope that you are my grandson, if my Huo family has a talent like you, why should my Huo family not be happy? Why worry about the uncertainty of the position?

It's a pity, my Huo family still has to ask an old man like me to support the platform. However, in the end, we really don't necessarily meet each other, maybe you quit halfway? This year, just past the easy break. Although it is good for young people to be sharp, if they are too sharp, it is easy to hurt themselves. ”

"Hahaha, Old Master Huo, thank you for your advice. I only know that the people's will is invincible, and nothing is broken. I stand up for the people, keep the people safe, so that the people can no longer worry about food and clothing, and deserve God's help. Since ancient times, evil has not prevailed over good, this is the way of heaven, irreversible. ”

Liu Xin asked: "Prime Minister Huo Cheng, Wang Taiwei, Wei Yushi, the three of you each sent 100,000 troops and 600,000 food, from now on, you can be transferred to the border of Gansu and Hebei to stand by, do you have any objections to this matter?" ”

"We have no objections." The three of them said in unison.

"That's great!"

Liu Xin nodded, "Wang Mang, in three and a half months, you can lead the army to the battle." If any family does not listen to the dispatch and withholds military rations, you can deal with it according to the law.

This is a rare consensus reached by all of us, and no one can break it. The private fights of all of us are private, and no one can bring them to the table. Only when the border matter is taken care of can we continue to think about it. ”

"Your Majesty's words are very good!"

Liu Xin said: "Hehe, if every minister is like you, why don't the people of the world worry about being rich?" Wang Mang, although you were planning in the wilderness of Liaoning before, you did not have a suitable name.

I take this opportunity to crown you as the King of Ning, and I don't need to bow down when I see me. You can bring a sword into the court, and you can take charge of local political affairs in Kyushu and find out local grievances. He also served as the secretary of the household department and was in charge of the commercial affairs of various counties in Kyushu. When the world is truly decided, then it will be known. ”

"Hahaha, Your Majesty doesn't actually need to use these names to stabilize my heart. I am devoted to the people and put an end to the troubles on the borders around me, will I not do my best? ”

After Wang Mang laughed three times, he made a salute, turned around and walked towards the outside of the hall, and said as he walked: "Your Majesty, the rest of the courtiers will not participate." The minister has other things to deal with in a hurry, and he can't delay, so he will retire. ”

"It's okay for you to go by yourself, if there is something in the future, you can come directly to the imperial study to discuss with me." Liu Xin said to Wang Mang's back.

The eighth prince looked at the back of Wang Mang's departure, secretly pondered for a long time, and sighed lightly: "Hey..., Wang Mang, Wang Mang, since you really have the heart of the people, then why don't you look to Your Majesty?" If you join forces with Your Majesty, great things will be accomplished. ”

As soon as Wang Mang left, the other ministers seemed to be under a lot less pressure and became active again. have written a book, and there are even a few who say that Wang Mang actually retired from the dynasty ahead of schedule and should be taken down for questioning.

Liu Xin listened to the speeches of these ministers and sneered in his heart.

He wanted to take Wang Mang and take all of Wang Mang's property, military power and prestige for himself, but he had to take it down.

He can see that Wang Mang still has to be his enemy in the end. To let the civil power take precedence over the monarchy, this is something he absolutely cannot tolerate.

After Wang Mang got out of the gate of Weiyang Palace, he had nothing to do for a while, so he ran straight towards the direction of Longmen, and wanted to go back quickly and hug his wife to make up for his sleep, and interrogate Jia Fengzhi by the way.

After walking for about ten minutes, when he came to the ninth dragon gate, suddenly behind him, a palace maid hurriedly walked over, shouting as she walked: "Lord Wang in front, wait, wait..."

When Wang Mang heard the voice, he stopped, turned his head, looked left and right, and then asked, "Dare to ask if you are talking to me?" ”

The palace maid hurriedly came to Wang Mang, saluted, and replied in a coquettish voice: "Back to my lord's words, the slave maid is at the will of the queen's mother, please move to the Fenglai Hall of Changle Palace." ”

Wang Mang looked at the sky, and saw that it was only seven o'clock at the moment, and he was a little puzzled at the moment: "Fenglai Hall of Changle Palace?" Isn't that His Majesty's harem? How can I pass this time? ”

The palace maid replied: "Lord Wang doesn't know, Niangniang knew that you had said this, so Niangniang specially greeted His Majesty in advance. Your Majesty has already agreed, so it is okay for you to go, my lordship. ”

"I see, please lead the way!" Wang Mang said with a smile.

When the palace maid saw Wang Mang readily agree, she was overjoyed, so she walked ahead to lead the way.

After walking for a while, Wang Mang felt bored, so he asked again: "Dare to ask the girl's name?" I don't know what Niangniang has to discuss with the lower officials? ”

The palace maid replied, "My lord, the slave's name is Snow Goose." As for what the mother has to say to the adults, the slave and the maid really don't know. Later, when you see your mother, you will know. ”

"Snow geese?"

"That's a good name." Wang Mang sighed in admiration, and suddenly remembered Qiu Tong, so he asked: "Snow Goose girl, I heard that there is a woman named Qiu Tong next to Niangniang, I don't know how she is doing?" ”

"Huh?"

When Xue Yan heard this, she stopped, glanced at Wang Mang, and secretly thought, "Could it be that this Lord Wang is interested in Qiu Tong?" I heard that Qiu Tong has been with him for a while, and now he asks this again, it seems that this matter..."

She thought about it for a while, and then replied with a smile: "My lord, after Qiu Tong returned to the palace a few days ago, the slave maid met her. But then the mother seemed to arrange for her to do something. Therefore the slave and maid did not see her, and did not know how she was doing. ”

At the moment, the two chatted without a word.

Half an hour passed in a flash, and Xue Yan led Wang Mang to Fenglai Palace.

When she came to the door, Xue Yan said to the palace maid guarding the door: "I am at the behest of the mother, and I invite Lord Wang to come to discuss the matter." Now that the king has arrived, you can tell my mother for me. ”

When the two palace maids heard this, they understood in their hearts, and one of the palace maids replied: "Niangniang has already ordered us to wait for a long time, Lord Wang, please come in!" ”

Seeing this, Wang Mang didn't ask much, followed a palace maid into the main hall, walked through the front yard, and came to the backyard wing.

(End of chapter)