After telling the empress about the whole process of seizing the Western Regions, Wu Qing said, "Has my mother ever been to the bazaar to see it?" ”

The empress was stunned for a moment, and then said: "The bazaar is managed by the municipal bureau, so I don't have to ask in person. ”

Wu Qing sighed in his heart, this empress really stayed in the deep palace all her life, and she didn't know the suffering of the people, so she said: "In previous years, the corn in the market was 150 wen per bucket, but now it has risen to 350 wen, and the rice has risen from 180 wen to 400 wen. Since my mother implemented the trial of officials, there have been many officials outside the staff and those who have made up for the que, and the people have been overwhelmed by miscellaneous labor. ”

The empress didn't know where Wu Qing got the news from, but Wu Qing had just returned from the Western Regions and knew about it, which showed that the matter was a little serious.

Seeing that the empress was a little moved, Wu Qing continued: "Since ancient times, my ancestors of Yan and Huang started from hunting and fishing, expanding the territory, and developing civilization, so that today's prosperous era has been achieved. Fishing and hunting is the basis of the survival of the people in the world, since the mother ordered the prohibition of killing and hunting, the south of the Yangtze River, Shandong provinces, starvation everywhere, local officials, the important ministers of the court have whitewashed the peace, blinded the heavens, and the cool officials are rampant, and there is no stop. The child wants to ask, is this the image of the prosperous age? Is this the reign of the Great Zhou? The child's words are all here, and he hopes that his mother will think twice. The child quits. ”

Hearing Wu Qing's tepid words, Shangguan Wan'er's little heart almost didn't jump out, and the empress looked at her nephew or nephew, she felt an endless disappointment and sadness.

That's right, what the empress felt from Wu Qing's words was not anger, not a scolding. Rather, it is disappointment and sorrow. Did she do something wrong?

So she turned to Shangguan Wan'er and asked, "Wan'er, what do you think of what Wu Qing said?" "It is impossible for the emperor to admit his mistake. The empress, who has been in charge of the government for decades, will not admit her mistakes, who is she, she is the founding emperor of Wu Zhou!

Shangguan Wan'er didn't know how to answer, but listening to the empress's tone, she was obviously very dissatisfied with Wu Qing's rude departure. But what if you are dissatisfied? People have already left. So he comforted: "The saint doesn't have to worry, if what the governor said is true, why not send the internal guard to investigate secretly?" ”

The Empress nodded. And he rang the bell.

In a moment, a palace maid walked into Lichuntai, saw the queen, and knelt on the ground. "Plum Blossom Internal Guard Captain Gao Yue knocked to see the saint."

The Empress looked at the Peugeot. Nodding, "Come forward." Gao Yue approached the empress as she said, and the empress whispered in her ear: "You go to check the price of rice in the north and south cities, as well as the reaction of the people after the ban on killing, fishing and hunting, remember to tell me truthfully!" ”

"Gao Yue takes orders!" Then it retreated.

At this time, the palace people came to say, "Holy Lord." King Wu asked to see him. ”

The Empress waved her hand and said, "I heard that he has been in poor health lately. Let him recuperate well in the house. If there is no urgency, don't bother. I'm tired. ”

The palace people hurriedly retreated to pass the word.

When Wu Qing left the palace, it was almost time for the hundred officials to leave work, so after leaving the palace, he met a lot of colleagues, but most of them didn't know each other, so there was not much intersection, and Wu Qing didn't use the Wei Wang's honor guard, so he seemed to be a little shorter than Wu Chengsi and Wu Sansi in the hearts of the hundred officials.

Of course, Wu Qing will not care about these people, after he returns to the mansion, he will have to check the income and expenditure of the mansion, as well as the business operation, and have a plan for future expenses.

ordered someone to call Dong Xiaowan and Wu Yuer.

In the study, Wu Qing checked the income and expenditure accounts of last year, and the expenditure was 13 million guan, and the income was more than 20 million guan. Except for the sea trade, the rest are at a loss. In short, miserable.

Wu Qing sighed, if it goes on like this, it is really a bit difficult to support this everyone. Seeing Wu Qing's heavy face, Wu Yu'er handed over a booklet and said, "This is a secret book, please take a look at it." ”

Wu Qing took it and looked at it, it turned out that the property obtained by the extermination of several pirates in the Ryukyu Sea area could almost be 50 million, but how could there be so many pirates who could rob it. It seems that it was right to save the black tooth Changzhi at the beginning, and now the name of "Gintama" is resounding throughout the sea. Since this is the case, then increase maritime trade, and when the time is ripe, you can occupy the Tianzhu countries and make them colonies, so are you still worried that the capital will not be accumulated? Of course, if more advanced ships could be built, would it have been possible to occupy the American continent earlier?

In short, the disappointment with Da Zhou has given him a desire to build a country overseas. But he understands that his roots are here, how can he go? Immediately dispelled such thoughts. He wouldn't have taken that step unless he had to.

The next day, Princess Taiping came to the study, Wu Qing is now the prince, and there is no need to see the courtesy, so the two looked at each other and smiled, and Taiping sat down.

"Ah Lang, Linglong is seventeen years old, she should find a mother-in-law to marry." Taiping said.

Wu Qing was stunned, marrying at the age of seventeen is already considered a late marriage in this era, but to be honest, he hopes that his children can choose their own happiness, which is the greatest gift that parents give to their children.

"Taiping, can Linglong have a favorite person?" Wu Qing asked.

Taiping smiled: "The words of the matchmaker of the parents, you and I have the final say in this matter." ”

Wu Qing smiled bitterly: "Born in such a family, we give them too little, if they are still like this in marriage, how can it be done by their parents." What's more, marriage is a major event, a matter of a person's life, how can it be decided so lightly. I see, you should ask Linglong about this matter first, see if she wants to marry, if there is someone she likes, you must not force it. Do you understand? ”

Taiping smiled slightly, she has seen through Wu Qing's mind over the years, and she can't reason about it as usual, and some strange ideas are also incredible. He didn't even put the ancestral rituals in his eyes at all, as if those things were used to break them.

After thinking about it in her heart, Princess Taiping suddenly realized that what Wuqing did was almost to break the law of her ancestors, open a academy, create science, improve poetry, and guide the official style, all of which were challenging the old things. What kind of person is he? His wisdom makes people see the wisdom of the sea. His bravery. It gives people a sense of being incomparable.

"Understood." Taiping got up, and then walked towards the door.

Wu Qing suddenly hugged her from behind and whispered, "It's here." Just stay for now. As he spoke, a hand reached into his skirt.

Taiping exclaimed, how many nights, she had dreamed of that evil hand countless times, but now she really felt it, she was like an electric shock, and her whole body was numb. I couldn't help but shudder. Then, she had a strong desire, that craving. It was like a flame, but she still jumped like a moth to a flame.

With Wu Qing's return to Shendu, Wu Linglong's marriage has also been put on a daily basis. There is an endless stream of people who come to propose relatives. They are all famous families. all hope to be able to form a family with the King of Wei.

Wu Linglong has now become a big beauty, I don't know how many noble sons have taken a fancy to it, but Wu Linglong practices martial arts and reads books very calmly every day, and her life is very leisurely.

On this day, Wu Qing called Wu Linglong to the study, looking at this girl, Wu Qing was in a trance, is this his own child? thought that he had slept with Bai Yina in the Western Regions. The girl, who was younger than her own daughter, couldn't help but cry out in her heart that she was guilty.

"What is Daddy thinking? Are you wondering how to marry off this eldest daughter? Linglong winked playfully.

She has Pei Rou's gentleness. But it's a little more playful and smart, full of vitality, influenced by Wuqing since childhood, and doesn't seem to pay much attention to etiquette.

Wu Qing stood up, opened his arms, and said, "My daughter has grown up, come, let Daddy hug me one last time." ”

Wu Linglong threw herself into Wu Qing's arms with a smile, closed her eyes, felt Wu Qing's breath, Wu Qing gently hugged her, and then kissed the white forehead, and said: "I have rarely hugged you since I was a child, and I am ashamed of my father." ”

Wu Linglong was taken aback by Wu Qing's bold actions, after all, there is no such thing as a father kissing his daughter in this era, but feeling Wu Qing's love, she finally let down her guard.

"Daddy works hard for the family and the country every day, and he only hates his daughter for not being able to share his worries for Daddy."

For his children, Wu Qing is guilty, but growing up in the family of the official eunuch, this is unavoidable, and he has a good life, but he lacks a lot of family affection. Fortunately, he has planned the education of his children, and with the teaching of their respective mothers, at least he has not noticed any abnormal phenomena.

Wu Qing stroked Linglong's silky black hair, then took his hand and asked, "Does Linglong have a favorite?" ”

Wu Linglong suddenly showed a touch of shyness, seeing this, Wu Qing suddenly understood, so he smiled and said, "Who is it?" Tell me about it, and let Daddy give you the staff officer. ”

Wu Linglong nodded shyly and said, "It's Si Binqing Dou Lu Qinwang's eldest grandson Dou Lu Xin." ”

Wu Qing pinched Wu Linglong's Qiong nose and said, "Like is like, what are you shy?" Let me ask you, are you two in love, or are you unrequited in love? ”

Wu Linglong twisted and said, "Daddy, you don't like your daughter like this?" ”

Wu Qing laughed and patted Wu Linglong's shoulder fiercely, "Okay, okay, you can let Dou Luxin give the dowry another day." ”

Wu Linglong was slapped to the ground with tears in her eyes, nodded, Wu Qing sighed, and said, "Don't be sad, you have grown up, Daddy is happy." ”

Woooooo

Wu Linglong finally couldn't help it, and threw herself into Wu Qing's arms and cried.

The next day, Doulu Qinwang three generations of grandparents and grandchildren, under the leadership of the matchmaker, stepped into the palace of the king of Wei.

The Doulu Qinwang family is considered a famous family in the Jingzhao area, and the reputation of the children of the family is quite good. This is also a point that Wu Qing values.

The three of Doulu and grandchildren met the princess and Wuqing, as well as Pei Rou in the guest hall, and sat down separately.

Today is the Doulu family came to the Wei Wangfu to propose, although Wu Linglong did not have a title, but it is obvious that Wu Linglong is the eldest daughter of Wu Qing, the king of Wei, and her status is extraordinary.

After the two parties were introduced by the matchmaker, they began to discuss and discuss.

And this is first of all to let Princess Taiping and Pei Rou evaluate Dou Luxin first, ask questions, and see if there is stuttering, fox odor, physical disabilities, etc., in short, it is also a process of choice when proposing.

After Wu Qing saw Dou Lu's letter, he smiled and said, "Dou Lu Gongzi, where can you be an official?" ”

As soon as Dou Luxin heard that it was King Wei's question, he quickly got up, bowed down and said, "The villain studies poetry and books every day at home, and he doesn't dare to slack off. ”

Wu Qing frowned, stood up, and then walked up to Dou Luxin and asked, "What do you like about my family?" ”

This made the people present stunned for a moment, how could a future father-in-law ask his son-in-law such a question. It's unethical, and it's so straightforward.

Wu Linglong pouted, also stunned. But she felt that her father was telling the truth, and she wanted to hear it.

Dou Luxin said without humility or arrogance: "The villain likes the kindness and courage of the eldest lady. ”

Doulu Qinwang hurriedly said: "Xin'er, in front of King Wei, don't talk nonsense. ”

Wu Qing waved his hand and said, "Can you tell me about the specifics?" ”

Dou Luxin bowed down and said: "The year before last, Chongyang went to Luoshui to play, and a child fell into the water, and no one rescued him. It was the eldest lady who jumped into the water and saved the child. The villain just likes her kindness and courage. ”

Wu Qing nodded, maybe this is the character that Dou Luxin lacks, which attracted him. This is a type of entity that complements each other.

Doulu Qinwang looked at Wu Qing worriedly. I wanted to say something, but I didn't dare to say it.

Wu Qing smiled slightly and said, "Since the children are all happy with each other, I don't have any opinion as a father." Rouer. What about you? Let me know if you have any requirements. ”

Pei Rou is her biological mother, and she was not qualified to come here, but this is the palace of Wuqing, so she has the qualifications. She is already satisfied, she has been a little worried about Wu Linglong's marriage in the past few years, and now she is relieved. Then he said: "The slave family doesn't have many requirements, I just hope that you can treat Linglong well, she sometimes loves to be petty." If you lose your temper, you have to bear more. I was content. ”

Dou Luxin bowed and said, "Please rest assured, Madame, Dou Luxin, you will only be good to Linglong in this life, and only listen to Linglong's words." ”

Such words made Dou Lu Qinwang's father and son's faces hot, and he couldn't help but scold this unscrupulous descendant in his heart. But no matter what, it's good to be able to befriend King Wei.

However, there is no meat for happy events, no chicken, duck and fish, how to do this.

In fact, Wu Qing was also thinking, without meat, is such a happy event still a happy event? It makes people look cold.

Taichu Palace, Lichun Terrace.

The Plum Blossom Guard Lieutenant was reporting something to the Empress, and the Empress frowned from time to time, obviously quite worried. Something made her hesitate.

Gao Yue retreated, leaving the empress and Shangguan Wan'er, Shangguan Wan'er carefully sorted out the music, but she could also see the sadness on the empress's face from the corner of her eye.

The empress stood up and paced slowly, until after pacing back and forth more than ten times, she stopped, and then said slowly: "Wan'er, the proposed decree, the first article, it is strictly forbidden for hundreds of officials and people to privately store silk brocade; Second, the world is plagued by constant disasters, and the people of the world can fish and hunt; Article 3: All self-recommended officials must be reviewed by the heavenly officials before they can be tested. It can be promulgated all over the world. ”

Shangguan Wan'er also sighed in her heart, although the empress had compromises, she was still too stubborn, the price of rice was rising, and she should open a Hanjia warehouse to stabilize the price of grain. However, for so many years, the use of troops in the northwest has been extremely strict, and the continuous disasters have not caused many grains and grasses in Hanjiacang. What's more, the Tibetans have been eyeing each other, and the Eastern Turks have been constantly attacking and harassing, who knows when the war will stop.

However, as the empress's internal minister, Shangguan Wan'er knows very well what she should do, she will not be stupid to ask, she just needs to do her duty.

At this time, the palace people came to report and said, "Sage, Master Xue is here." ”

The empress waved her hand in annoyance and said, "Just say that I am not well, let him go back." ”

"Yes!" The palace maid bowed and retreated.

If it weren't for Xue Huaiyi's bad strategy, how could it make the people's resentment boil and starve all over the wilderness, it was really not enough to succeed and more than to lose. The empress really realized at this moment that there were really few people around her who could speak and give her advice on governing the country, except for flatterers. She misses Di Renjie, Wei Yuanzhong and others a little, at least these people will not flatter and flatter, let alone prey on the people.

However, these are all reciting the previous dynasty and Li Tang.

The cowardly imperial heir, the flattering Wu Chengsi and Wu Sansi!

The empress suddenly realized that in this world, there was only one person she could really believe, and that person was Wu Qing. The only maverick in the Wu clan is brave and resourceful, able to build her from time to time, and can tell her what is reality and what is the world.

It's a bad phenomenon, a very bad phenomenon, and she doesn't like it, she doesn't like that to have someone wiser than herself, more intelligent than herself.

In fact, many years ago, she didn't like people with wisdom. That's right, no emperor likes someone who is very intelligent. If it weren't for his surname Wu, I'm afraid he would have been more than lucky.

The empress's edict soon reached all the states of the world, and the people cheered and ran to tell each other, and the gods were boiling. Less than an hour after the opening of the butcher shops in the north and south cities, they were sold out. Some people did not grab the meat, rushed into the shop, threw down a bag of silver, and walked away with live pigs, ducks and chickens, like robbers.

In short, in less than half a day, the meat of Shendu was scavenged and cleaned by the crazy people, that is, the fish fished from Luoshui, no matter how big or small, were robbed madly when they hit a net.

The gods are crazy, the world is crazy, the officials are crazy, and the people are crazy. Meat, after a year of fasting, was finally able to eat it.

As a result of the frenzied robbery, on the first day of the edict's promulgation, there were 363 stampedes and bloodshed in Shendu alone. There are even people who have to tear for a piece of meat for a long time, and for a live chicken, they are torn into several pieces.

According to the statistics of a reporter afterwards, the amount of meat sold on this day is the sum of the past five years, according to the population of 1.5 million people in Shendu, 20 catties of meat per person a year, then the amount of meat on this day is at least 100 million catties or more. On this day, the number of chickens, ducks and pigs torn alive reached a historically rare number: 851 chickens, 793 ducks, and 420 pigs.

In short, on this day, the people of the Great Zhou Dynasty created several historical records for the sake of "meat".

When the fresh daily newspaper was placed on the Empress Dragon's case, the Empress was dumbfounded. She suddenly realized that she had been fooled by her cronies. This incident has a great impact on the empress, no one forces the empress to do anything, and she is not forced to think about anything, every qiē is the empress thinking. (To be continued......)