Liu Ziqiu laughed: "Mrs. Qin has any requirements, but it doesn't hurt to talk about it."

Qin Fengqin secretly glanced in the direction of the Xie family's seat, lowered her head and said, "After today's dance, the concubine intends to leave Xiyuan, and she hopes for the grace of the saint!" ”

Back then, she insisted on staying in Xiyuan and refused to marry, and now she proposed to leave here, even Qin Fengqin herself felt a little unreasonable. So when these words came out, Qin Fengqin began to feel uneasy in her heart, her hands kept pinching the corners of her clothes, and she waited anxiously for Liu Ziqiu's verdict.

Liu Ziqiu's eyes were so sharp, he had already noticed something unusual, and he also turned to the Xie family's seat to look at it, and said with a smile: "Zhiwen, Zhiwu, don't you want to say something to me?" ”

Xie Zhiwu grinned, arched his hand and said, "The grass people just want to dare to ask, when will Your Majesty be able to come to Jiangnan to persuade the little sister." ”

This is a very bold statement, but when Liu Ziqiu first came to Moling Town, he and Liu Ziqiu were the closest among the children of the Xie family, so he was the only one who dared to urge Liu Ziqiu again and again.

"That's what you're asking for, isn't it?" Liu Ziqiu nodded, "I promise you that I will leave for Jiangnan tomorrow!" Zhiwen, if you have any requirements, say them together, and I should do what you wish. ”

"Grass people, grass people......" Xie Zhiwen's face was flushed, and he stopped talking.

Liu Ziqiu waved his hand and turned to Qin Fengqin: "Mrs. Qin, let's talk about it." ”

Qin Fengqin was shocked, suddenly knelt down, prostrate on the ground, and kowtowed: "Holy Lord, it's none of Gongzi's business." Concubines are guilty of capital crimes! ”

"Get up!" Liu Ziqiu raised his hand, and suddenly laughed and said, "Men love women, human nature, what is the crime?" Mrs. Qin, I will marry you to Xie Zhiwen now, what do you think? ”

Xie Yun was not possessed by his soul, and scolded repeatedly: "Zhiwen, what have you done!" ”

Xie Zhiwen gritted his teeth and said loudly: "Father, the child didn't do anything!" ”

These days, the Xie family father and son have traveled all over the five lakes and sixteen courtyards, and they can be regarded as feeling the emperor's grace. Of course, Gao Xiu'er could not always accompany them in the affairs of the Sixth Palace, and Qin Fengqin naturally became the most suitable guide. After more contact, Qin Fengqin was more and more impressed by Xie Zhiwen's conversation and demeanor, and Xie Zhiwen was also amazed by Qin Fengqin's beauty, and the two young people had a good impression of each other. Although the Xie family in Jiangnan has declined recently, after all, it has a centuries-old heritage, and Xie Zhiwen is knowledgeable, so it is naturally impossible to do anything immoral, at most he just looks at the right eye.

However, Xie Yun was extremely frightened. He knew Qin Fengqin's identity very well, hundreds of ladies and beauties in the sixteen courtyards were released, leaving Qin Fengqin alone, it was hard to guarantee that Liu Ziqiu had any special plans, and Xie Zhiwen actually fell in love with Qin Fengqin, wouldn't he kill himself. It's just that he didn't know that Qin Fengqin was unwilling to leave Xiyuan.

Liu Ziqiu said with a smile: "Mr. Xie, the male should get married, and the female should marry." I see that Zhiwen and Miss Qin are talented and beautiful, they are a natural pair. As the saying goes, it's better to choose a day than to hit the day, so I will be the master, and after the two of them get married, I will ask Mrs. Li and Mrs. Wang to be witnesses, isn't it beautiful! ”

Of course, the Li Changshan brothers hope that there are as few women around Liu Ziqiu as possible, so that the girls of their Li family will have a chance. Wang Kaize also nodded with a smile, their Taiyuan Wang family also has excellent women, why doesn't he have such a thought. Only Xie Yun was unhappy in his heart, he was not satisfied with a woman like Qin Fengqin becoming the daughter-in-law of the Xie family. Because no matter what, Qin Fengqin can be regarded as a person who has served Yang Guang. But as soon as the emperor Chrysostom opened, he did not dare to disobey in the slightest. He didn't know what to say, although Qin Fengqin was counted as a woman in the Great Sui Palace, but there were so many women in the palace, not every one of them could be favored by Yang Guang, this Qin Fengqin and Mrs. Qin were still perfect.

However, Xie Zhiwen and Qin Fengqin are full of love. Xie Zhiwen hurriedly bowed down and saluted: "Thank you, Your Majesty, for your success." ”

Qin Fengqin was a woman in the end, her face was full of shame, and she said a thousand blessings: "The concubine took the flower pole and danced for His Majesty." ”

Liu Ziqiu waved his hand and said with a smile: "No need." Miss Qin, let's hurry up and go back and change clothes, I'm still waiting for the wedding wine. ”

……

It was originally a small gathering for the three major families, but now Liu Ziqiu ordered the mandarin duck spectrum. Overall, however, the small-scale gathering was quite successful, with Xie, Li, and Wang all promising to resolutely obey the imperial court's decision and give full support to Liu Ziqiu.

Of course, this result was originally expected by Liu Ziqiu. After a grand dinner, Liu Ziqiu really packed up and prepared to travel to the south of the Yangtze River.

Wei Zheng, who got the news, rushed to the palace overnight to ask for a meeting, and said: "Your Majesty, if you are determined to be down today, it is not appropriate to move lightly, and I hope Your Majesty will think twice!" ”

Liu Ziqiu said with a smile: "With Wei Aiqing and Brother Li guarding Luoyang, why should I worry?" ”

At the beginning, Liu Ziqiu set up the cabinet for the purpose of delegating power, but as long as he was still in the capital, Wei Zheng and Li Jing did not dare to be self-dictatorated, and they had to give him a letter no matter what. In this way, the role of the cabinet is not shown at all. Liu Ziqiu went to Jiangnan, not entirely for Xie Muyu's business, but also to give Wei Zheng and Li Jing a chance to act as state affairs.

Wei Zheng was full of sorrow, and continued to persuade: "The treasury has been empty due to years of war, and Your Majesty's insistence on traveling far away is afraid that the people will be overwhelmed in the end, and I hope Your Majesty will be cautious!" ”

In the past, when Yang Guang traveled, there were thousands of guards and horses, and countless people were recruited along the way. A trip is often costly, and many people even lose their lives because of it. Such a scene is still fresh in Wei Zheng's memory. Even if he felt that Liu Ziqiu's attitude was resolute, he still tried hard to persuade him to prevent Liu Ziqiu from repeating Yang Guang's mistakes.

"I will not be as extravagant as Yang Guang, and I will be simple in Jiangnan this time, and there is no need for the treasury to increase expenditure." Liu Ziqiu understood Wei Zheng's worries, and couldn't help but laugh, and said, "As for my safety, Aiqing doesn't have to worry too much. Although the world is not yet peaceful, how many people can be with me? ”

Wei Zheng couldn't persuade Liu Ziqiu when he saw it, so he had to say: "The minister is willing to go with His Majesty." ”

Liu Ziqiu waved his hand and said, "The imperial court can be incomprehensible, but it can't be without a secretary for a day. I went to Jiangnan this time, only Mr. Yu was in hand, and Wei Aiqing had to think more about the big and small affairs between the DPRK and China. ”

On the one hand, Liu Ziqiu has absolute trust in Wei Zheng. On the other hand, Liu Ziqiu is also self-aware. When it comes to battlefield confrontations, he thinks he is not inferior to anyone. But when it comes to governing the country and dealing with the affairs of the imperial court, I am afraid that Wei Zheng's level is higher. Of course, Liu Ziqiu also has his own opinions, and he said: "Wei Aiqing, although I have traveled far away, I must not slack off on the matter of the imperial examination. I hope that on the day I return to Beijing, I will be able to open the imperial examination and select talents for the country. ”

Wei Zheng was helpless, so he had to give his hand and say: "The minister obeys the order!" ”

……

When the sky was bright, Liu Ziqiu took Gao Xiu'er, Tuoba Qianyu, Mu Duoli and five hundred guards and one hundred female guards to the canal wharf in Luoyang Nanxiao. In fact, according to Liu Ziqiu's meaning, he didn't want to bring so many guards, but he couldn't stop Wei Zheng and Li Jing from persuading each other repeatedly, so he reluctantly brought so many people. Hua Yun and Lin Qiaoer originally had to go together, but both of them were pregnant, and after a long journey, they were afraid that they would have a fetal gas, so they had to stay in Luoyang.

On the bank of the canal, a huge dragon boat slowly raised its sails, He Chou walked over, bowed down and said, "Please board the boat." ”

At the beginning, Yang Guang built hundreds of large and small dragon boats in Luoyang in order to patrol Yangzhou, and this is only one of them. The dragon boats are usually located in an artificial lake near the canal and are managed by the Department of Manufacturing. He Chou is now a master craftsman, so he will naturally be under his management. In order to please Liu Ziqiu, He Chou deliberately chose the largest dragon boat. Not only is the ship lavish in its decorations, but it's also huge. To drive the dragon boat, more than 1,000 sailors were needed on board alone, and 500 slender men on each side of the river, so that the shallow and narrow water could pass unimpeded.

Liu Ziqiu couldn't help frowning, and said in a deep voice: "I don't need this ship, just prepare three slightly larger official ships!" ”

He had just promised Wei Zheng that he would be light and simple, how could he use such a luxurious dragon boat? Of course, a slightly larger official ship would require hundreds of sailors, but it would save the slender man the trouble. In fact, Liu Ziqiu himself is a good hand at getting boats, if it weren't for Wei Zheng and others insisting that he bring 600 guards, according to his wishes, he could just rent a merchant ship from Changshan Carriage and Horse Company, and the speed could be much faster.

He Chouzhi said that his fart slapped the horse's leg, and he couldn't help but be startled, Nuo Nuo repeatedly, and quickly arranged for someone to change the ship.

This is just a small episode before Liu Ziqiu's trip, Liu Ziqiu didn't take He Chou's matter to heart, after all, he is now the emperor of the Han Dynasty, and it is normal for He Chou to want to pat his ass, if he deliberately prepares a broken ship for himself, it seems abnormal.

……

The flotilla of three official ships slowly sailed away from the canal wharf, and the middle one was Liu Ziqiu's boat. On the deck at the bow of the ship, Liu Ziqiu looked up into the distance, watching the Lang flowers splash, silently distracted.

Gao Xiu'er walked over quietly and whispered, "Husband, are you still thinking about the matter of thanking the girl?" ”

Liu Ziqiu shook his head with a smile and said, "Xiu'er, I'm thinking about something else. Jiangnan is rich, the world is full. ”

The surrounding Gao Xiu'er, Tuoba Qianyu, and Mu Duoli are all Liu Ziqiu's family, and in front of them, Liu Ziqiu doesn't have to call himself me, and Gao Xiu'er also re-uses the title of husband, which is more natural and closer.

Gao Xiu'er frowned slightly, and muttered: "Since ancient times, the north is strong and the south is weak, and no matter how rich the south is, how can it be compared to the north?" ”