In the end, Queen Wang still chose the eldest granddaughter of Sun Ding'an, the old husband of Ning Guo, as the crown princess.

As for the other two side concubines, they chose the daughters of two feudal officials.

To make such a choice, Queen Wang also has her own considerations.

Now that Queen Wang has hated Zhang Lingyang, the queen's position is now in jeopardy.

Once the queen queen's throne is abolished, nine times out of ten, her son Zhao Hao's crown prince position will not be guaranteed.

There are so many pairs of eyes in the harem, and many concubines have a certain amount of power in the court, so the queen has to make such a choice to increase the political capital of the crown prince Zhao Hao.

The crown princess chose Sun Ding'an's eldest granddaughter because although Sun Ding'an is old, his prestige in the army is unmatched.

Even if Sun Ding'an dies one day, Sun Qicheng, the descendant of Ningguofu, who inherited the title, will inherit Sun Ding'an's political mantle.

Sun Ding'an is not an idle person, and his son Sun Qicheng is also a fuel-efficient lamp.

Among the nobles, Sun Qicheng was the most capable of his generation, and before the age of forty, he served as a feudal official like the governor of Anhui.

Now Sun Qicheng has served two terms in the position of governor of Anhui, and his political achievements are impressive.

If there are no accidents, when the officials are assessed at the end of this year, Sun Qicheng will either enter an important position, or he will become the chief official of one of the six ministries and nine secretaries.

Now that the first assistant of the cabinet, Zheng Yongji, is also old, I am afraid that he will retire in a few years.

And the most qualified to succeed the first assistant of the cabinet, even if it is not Sun Qicheng, he will become one of the cabinet members.

Coupled with Ning Guofu's unique influence in the army, even if the position of Queen Wang is not guaranteed, with Ning Guofu as protection, Zhao Hao's position as the crown prince will be safe and sound.

As for the selection of the other two daughters of the feudal officials as the crown prince, the queen was motivated by the same considerations.

Although since the Jiangnan Rebellion was put down, Sun Qicheng changed from military to civil and became a civil official.

To be honest, Sun Qicheng's political resources have always been in the military.

Whether it is Sun Dingzong, Sun Qicheng's cousin, or capable generals like Ma Jinzhong and Zhang Guangzhi, they are all from Ning Guofu.

Therefore, the queen must also consider the civil aspect.

Now, although the vast majority of the cabinet and the six ministries and nine secretaries are from relatives, as they get older and enter the age of sixtieth year, they will be like Zheng Yongji, and they will retire after a few more years.

And to follow what Zhang Lingyang said a few years ago, the prime minister must start from the state department, that is to say, the future chief officials of the six departments will definitely be selected from the feudal officials.

At this time, Empress Wang selected two feudal officials with remarkable political achievements for the crown prince Zhao Hao as the Yue family, and the purpose was naturally self-evident.

However, although Queen Wang thought a lot, and it was all for Zhao Hao's interests, the final decision was in the hands of Zhang Lingyang.

Whether his plan can be successful or not depends on Zhang Lingyang's intentions in the end.

At this time, Zhang Lingyang was accompanied by Concubine Gao to comfort the orphans of martyrs on the outskirts of Luoyang.

Today's noble concubine's outfit is noble and elegant.

According to Zhang Lingyang's words, since Concubine Ai accompanied me to visit the orphans of the martyrs, she naturally couldn't lose her royal face. But at the same time, you can't dress up too solemnly, otherwise it will give people a sense of alienation.

According to Zhang Lingyang's opinion, the noble concubine made such a dress.

Concubine Gao was very excited today, and she was so excited that she didn't sleep soundly all night last night.

To accompany the Son of Heaven to comfort the orphans of martyrs and the elderly who have been lonely and widowed, this used to be a privilege only for queens.

As for the other concubines, although they are very envious in their hearts, they do not have this qualification.

Now that Queen Wang and Zhang Lingyang are in harmony, the concubines naturally flatter Zhang Lingyang in various ways, hoping that after Queen Wang is beaten into the cold palace, their friends will have the opportunity to take the throne.

As a traverser, how could Zhang Lingyang not guess their thoughts? So this time I went out of the city to offer condolences, and I chose a noble concubine who was high enough, but there was no support from the DPRK and China forces behind her.

This is equivalent to giving a clear signal to everyone in the harem: even if I depose the queen, you will never want to ascend to the throne.

As for whether the people in the harem received this signal or not, it was none of Zhang Lingyang's business.

On the eve of the Lantern Festival, Zhang Lingyang finally visited all the people who should be visited and condoled, and returned to the palace with the noble concubine.

I didn't want Zhang Lingyang to step into the gate of Chen'an Hall with his front foot, and Queen Wang rushed over with his back foot.

His eyes were still indifferent, and he saluted Zhang Lingyang respectfully, and Queen Wang said: "Your Majesty, the concubine has selected a few people for Hao'er, come and ask Your Majesty if you are satisfied!" ”

As she spoke, Queen Wang presented the list in her hand to Zhang Lingyang.

"The eldest granddaughter of the Ningguo Mansion, the second daughter of the governor of Zhejiang, and the third daughter of the governor of southern Henan!" Looking at the three names listed by Queen Wang on the list, Zhang Lingyang said noncommittally: "The queen's vision is really unique!" ”

Is it unique?

It's really unique!

Needless to say, the Zhejiang Province under the jurisdiction of the governor of Zhejiang is the richest place in the world. Moreover, Zhejiang's literary style is very prosperous, and there are many scholars, I don't know how many of them are protégés of the governor of Zhejiang.

As for the governor of southern Henan!

Since the relocation of the capital to Luoyang, the governor of southern Henan has replaced the original governor of Hebei and has become the first governor of the world, and the governor of southern Henan has also become the one with the highest call to enter the cabinet among all the feudal officials.

The three people chosen by Queen Wang did take a lot of scheming.

put down the list, looked directly into Queen Wang's eyes, and finally turned into a long sigh: "It's good if you're satisfied!" ”

As soon as Zhang Lingyang's voice fell, the matter of choosing a concubine for the crown prince Zhao Hao became a foregone conclusion.

"The concubine thanked the emperor!" Queen Wang bowed solemnly again, and then withdrew from the Chen'an Palace.

Looking at the back of Queen Wang who disappeared outside the palace gate, Zhang Lingyang smiled bitterly.

From now on, I am afraid that the past relationship between myself and Queen Wang will be gone!

In this regard, Zhang Lingyang didn't know whether to cry or laugh.

If you want to say that the women in this harem, there are few that make Zhang Lingyang emotional.

And the queen went to one of them, and it was the one with the deepest feelings.

In the past, Zhang Lingyang only regarded Queen Wang as the mother of his eldest son, and he did not have any true feelings.

But everything is afraid of a long time.

has been married to Queen Wang for more than ten years, many things, many heartfelt words, Zhang Lingyang will confide in Queen Wang.

So over time, there was a relationship.

Today, all the love will be completely dissipated, and only one son will be left to maintain the relationship between them.

A son who Zhang Lingyang has put the most effort in!

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