Since Pei Jinyao explained the proverb in the tofu brain shop, the market has been discussing this matter. In two or three days, the news spread.

Following the good news from Liaodong last time, the whole court and the central government believed that Shi Guku was at the end of the crossbow, and as long as Hu Chengzong pursued him with victory, he could be annihilated. Hu Chengzong also thought like this. He personally led his troops to pursue the remnants of Shigu all the way to the Dongzhen Royal Court, but unexpectedly he was beaten by the fierce general Nake who had been ambushed there for a long time. Hu Chengzong was defeated and fought, and retreated to the old city of Ruhr southwest of the royal court to defend it.

Na Ke is Zhuo Luhui's henchman, but he didn't expect him to take refuge in Shi Guku.

When the news reached the capital, Emperor Yifeng Long Yan was furious. He has never taken Dongzhen in his eyes, and he didn't expect that this small country would lose his face again and again.

Of course, Emperor Yifeng couldn't bear this breath. He worshiped Xu Lingda's third son, Xu Shu, as the general of Pingdong and led his troops to Liaodong.

Before leaving, Xu Shu asked Xu Jingyi for a pioneer officer. Emperor Yifeng also gave her a suit of chain mail. Suddenly, everyone was talking about this second girl Xu who didn't let her eyebrows go.

On the day she left the city, Xu Jingyi, who was sitting on horseback and heroic, harvested countless sachets and flowers.

Xu Jingyi is the first female general to play in Great Xia, so some people compare her with Pei Shenji.

The days flickered, and it was April. Xu Jingyi defeated Nake and successfully rescued Hu Chengzong, who was trapped in the old city of the Ruhr. The rewards in the palace were sent to the Xu Mansion like water. Emperor Yifeng hinted more than once that he wanted to personally point out a good family to Xu Jingyi. After victory, of course.

In this way, Xu Jingyi's limelight suddenly overshadowed Pei Shen's envoy.

Surprisingly, Emperor Yifeng valued Lu Lang very much during these days, and summoned him to the palace every three or five days to speak. Pei Jinyao seemed to have been left behind by Emperor Yifeng. Pei Jinyao was happy to be quiet, and the old god was in the nest of the god machine division to read the codex, practice drawing talismans, and practice magic.

The matter of Ningxia is always conclusive. Emperor Yifeng showed a little bit of tone, and deliberately sent Qin to Ningxia. The courtiers were like mosquitoes smelling blood, and they all moved. There are self-recommended, there are those who recommend the Seven Princes, and there are also those who say that Pei Shenji makes evil words confuse the public, and every time the court meeting fights for this matter, his face is red and his neck is thick.

Emperor Yifeng was not in a hurry, not annoyed, or angry, and watched the play with his hands crossed.

At the same time, the prices of cotton and medicinal herbs in the market are sometimes high and low. Especially cotton. The new cotton has not yet reached the harvest season, and the supply of old cotton is in short supply. On the outskirts of the city, there are many peasant daughters-in-law who take over the work of making winter clothes, and some people take away a batch when they do a good job.

Emperor Minling greatly promoted agriculture and built warehouses to store grain. Although he is an unreliable emperor, he has done a very good job of stockpiling grain. Emperor Hongguang also attached great importance to grain, so it was not difficult to mobilize grain and grass to Liaodong. The rice grain shops did not dare to hoard rice and noodles without permission, and the price fluctuated slightly, but it soon returned to normal.

Medicinal herbs are in demand. In particular, licorice, succulent ginseng, forsythia, shengdi and other common medicines in the prescription of the epidemic.

This is very different from what Pei Jinyao expected. Emperor Yifeng had not yet sent Baozhang to Ningxia, and someone had done so many things in an orderly manner. She asked Pei Tingwu to inquire who did it. Pei Tingwu visited for two or three days, and when he came back, he only said that he was a big businessman with an unknown surname.

How could a big businessman have no name or surname. I must not want people to know.

This is even more bizarre.

Shen Weiyong is also paying attention to this matter. But he saw a lot more than Pei Jinyao.

"It's from the Han family." Ren Dongyang said firmly: "I'm afraid that I want to use this matter to make a good name for the Seventh Prince." ”

On the surface, it seems that the Han family has a knighthood, and Emperor Yifeng has no special reward. There are also people in the clan who are officials in the court, but their grades are not high, and even if they have a plan, they can't make much waves.

But in fact, the Han family is not simple. Otherwise, how could Emperor Yifeng ascend the throne and become the emperor. In the final analysis, it is not the Han family's strength.

The Han family and even the Empress Han are well versed in the truth of Taoguang and obscurity. did not ask Emperor Yifeng for merit and favor. That's what makes Shen Weiyong feel terrible. Because they want more.

"The Han family has finally moved." Shen Weiyong curled his fingers and tapped lightly on the table, "In three or four years, the Seventh Prince will be crowned." It's also time. ”

Ren Dongyang poured Shen Weiyong a glass of honey water, "The queen mother still uses the same set as before." ”

Earn fame at the right time, brothers and brothers in front of people, and secretly make a black hand after people, and take advantage of the opponent's lack of investigation to come to a fatal blow. Back then, Prince Miao lost to Emperor Yifeng unknowingly.

"But Your Majesty is not the first emperor." Shen Weiyong took a sip of tea, "He won't let it go." ”

Ren Dongyang pursed his lips and smiled, "Then what if you can't manage it when you want to?" ”

"No, it won't. You look at it. The Seventh Prince's move will only cause His Majesty to be jealous. Shen Weiyong said firmly.

"Then we'll see." Ren Dongyang broke a piece of crispy flan with a top crust and stuffed it into his mouth.

Ren Dongyang's heart is towards the Seven Princes. The prince has the backing of the Han family, and the seventh prince is calm and smart. The errands assigned to him by His Majesty were all done well. Neither too sharp nor wrong. In comparison, the stupidity of the four princes is even more unbearable.

"The second girl of the Xu family is a member of the Fu General." Shen Weiyong took a sip of the lukewarm honey, squinted his eyes and said softly: "Hu Chengzong is indeed old. ”

"It's only to blame the descendants of the Hu family for not being successful. E Guogong is also too indulgent of Miss Xu. Everyone should teach their husbands and children, and Great Xia is not without brave and warlike generals. "Many people in the DPRK and China have similar thoughts to Ren Dongyang. But no one dared to say this in front of Emperor Yifeng. He appointed Xu Jingyi, and Xu Jingyi also competed for luck, and made meritorious contributions as soon as he arrived in Liaodong. In this way, the mouths of those who have prejudices are blocked.

Shen Weiyong shook his head and said: "The Duke of Eguo is not a person who is a fake public servant. Miss Xu Er is handsome, he can't bear to bury it. In fact, the Hu family is not all mediocre. ”

Ren Dongyang looked at Shen Weiyong in surprise.

"Hu Jieyu's attainments are still above Miss Xu's. Hu Chengzong sent her to the palace. Shen Weiyong shook his head very regretfully.

"Really? And what's going on? Ren Dongyang's eyes widened, "It doesn't look like it." ”

During the palace banquet, he saw Hu Jieyu. Although she doesn't have the appearance of a falling city, she is also a weak female streamer with graceful demeanor.

"When you enter the palace, where can you still dance with knives and guns, and study the art of war." Shen Weiyong sighed, "If Hu Chengzong can be like the Duke of Eguo, he will not lose so badly if he has a long-term vision." ”

It's just a matter of losing to Nake, it was actually Miss Xu who helped him tie the fence. It's ironic to think about. Ren Dongyang suddenly remembered another little girl who ate Yulu, "Your Majesty didn't summon Pei Shenji into the palace, but favored Lu Guoshi again." ”

Shen Weiyong chuckled, "Xu wants to wait for the matter in Ningxia to settle." ”

"What does Elder Ge mean is that if there is really a disaster in Ningxia, His Majesty will inevitably trust Pei Shen's envoy? So, isn't Lu Guoshi's status unsafe? "In my selfish heart, Ren Dongyang is still biased towards Lu Lang.

Shen Weiyong glanced at him, "If he is really capable, he will show his hand and press Xiao Pei down." ”

Ren Dongyang pursed his lips and remained silent.

……

"His Royal Highness the Seventh Prince and Han Shizi's people went to Shandong to harvest cotton. Han Shizi's classmates and friends all pooled money, three to five thousand for the more, and one or two hundred taels for the less. The total is almost 20,000 taels. "Ming Kuang picked up a chess piece and landed on the chessboard," and did not receive it with great fanfare, but did what he could. I didn't buy much medicinal herbs, and the grain was evenly distributed from the Han family's rice grain shop. It seems that I don't want to make too much of a fuss. ”

Emperor Yifeng quipped: "But I still can't escape the fiery eyes of my companions." ”

Ming Kuang grinned, "The minister will keep an eye on His Highness's side." ”

"If he wants to do it, let him do it. It's rare that he has this heart. Emperor Yifeng rubbed the chess pieces in his hand, "He didn't go to the fourth child to raise money?" ”

"Go. The fourth prince gave a hundred taels. ”

"Just gave a hundred taels?" Emperor Yifeng sank his face, "He has raised beauties all over the yard, and the fat powder money alone is more than one hundred taels a month." I don't know who this fool is with. ”

The son is stupid, and if he doesn't follow Lao Tzu, he will follow his mother. It's not good to turn around and scold yourself.

Ming Kuang didn't answer, staring intently at the chessboard.

"Let Lao Qi and Bao Zhang go to Ningxia for a trip." Emperor Yifeng confidently dropped the chess pieces, "If he wants to make the first bird, I will fulfill him." ”

As soon as the words fell, Xiao Huangmen came to report to the four princes asking to see him.

Emperor Yifeng raised his eyebrows, "Look, look, all his thoughts are used by me." Flicking his sleeve, "Let him in." I'd like to hear what he has to say. ”

Not long after, the fourth prince entered, and saw that Ming Kuang was also a little stunned. After a little hesitation, he made his intentions clear.

"That Pei Shenji envoy poked out the matter of Ningxia, and the news was boiling. The seventh brother was full of faith, and together with Han He and others, he used money to buy cotton and winter clothes. And the son gave a hundred taels of silver. It's not that the son is reluctant to give up the money, or the son thinks that this matter has not yet been confirmed, and it is not appropriate to make the city stormy. So, the son wants to go to Ningxia. It is best to have no disaster, and if there is a disaster, you can do your best to appease the people. He also asked his father to answer. "The four princes are already good-looking, and their sincere expressions are even more pleasing to the eye.

It is not easy for the fourth child to say such a thing. Pei Shenji couldn't keep the secrets and was not reliable, and the old seven ears were soft, and he was encouraged to listen and believe partially. He also formed a party with his relatives. Although there is no selfishness this time, it is difficult to guarantee the future. As far as his fourth prince is concerned, he is a good brother who is responsible and cares about brotherhood.

Emperor Yifeng's brows furrowed slightly. Who taught him to say that? Isn't it Yan Liu? glanced at Ming Kuang.

Ming Kuang's demeanor was calm, and he was listening to the four princes very seriously. Sensing that Emperor Yifeng was looking at him again, he raised his head and bent the corners of his lips towards Emperor Yifeng.

Emperor Yifeng retracted his gaze and cleared his throat, "How can one person do it?" ”

The fourth prince's eyes lit up, "The son is not alone. Ningxia has prefects and counties, and they know the local situation best. If something happens, they will do their best. ”

Emperor Yifeng sighed, "It's grown." But he didn't say yes or no.

The fourth prince licked his lips, with a flattering smile on his face: "You can let Pei Shenji accompany you." In the final analysis, the affairs of Ningxia all started from her proverbs. It was also natural for her to go to Ningxia with her. ”

"Pei Shen Envoy?"

This son has always been a tendon. The errands of eating, drinking, and merrymaking are left to him, and he will be able to do it properly. When it comes to major events, as long as he doesn't add to the chaos, he will burn high incense. But today he came to say something that only a clever man can say. Emperor Yifeng raised his eyes and looked at the four princes seriously.

The fourth prince felt two scorching gazes roaming over his face, and he didn't dare to bow down and wait there.

"Alright, you can go back first. I'll think about it again. Emperor Yifeng waved his hand.

Look, this posture is a trip for nothing. The four princes were immediately deflated. If it hadn't been for Liu Tong and the two chatting a few words, he wouldn't have figured out the trick of Lao Qi borrowing money to buy cotton. I won't run around to ask for errands. originally planned to take advantage of the emperor's happiness to mention the second girl Xu. Looking at it this way, it's better not to say it. The fourth prince answered yes and quit honestly.

As soon as he left, Emperor Yifeng frowned, "The fourth child has a good personal relationship with your Xiaocha. Thinking about it, he is also close to Zhu Zhechi, otherwise how can he say such a thing. ”

"Your Highness also wants to share your Majesty's worries. Xiaocha is far worse than His Royal Highness. I know how to run horses and have fun all day long, and I have been obsessed with watching shadow puppets again in the past two days. Ticket prices are dauntingly expensive. He was like a boy who scattered wealth, and he didn't fall down, and he called a big table to eat. Spending money is like running water. He didn't listen either. Sooner or later, my possessions will ruin him. There is also a small wine, which is also a failure. Eat and drink with Oiran all day long. Ming Kuang sighed.

Emperor Yifeng continued: "Indefinite, just detain it." It's better to let Xiaocha Xiaojiu go to Ningxia with Lao Qi. It's not always a matter of being idle. ”

Ming Kuang immediately put on a smiling face, "Thank Your Majesty for the grace of these two children." Such a good errand cannot be begged for. ”

Emperor Yifeng nodded indifferently, "Is the Divine Machine Division still safe over there?" ”

"Anfen. Pei Shenji envoy can't wait out of the door of the Shenji Division. It is to make tea and draw talismans to read. Ming Kuang paused for a moment, and then said, "The little cabbage in her yard has sprouted." ”

As soon as he remembered that the foreman of the East Factory was growing vegetables in the Shenji Division, Ming Kuang was a little angry, and even his tone was sour.

Emperor Yifeng frowned and sighed, "She still has the heart to grow vegetables?" ”

He originally planned to dry Pei San. I didn't expect Pei San to live a small life behind closed doors as if he was fine. Emperor Yifeng also had sour feelings in his heart. It seems that she doesn't care about His Majesty the Emperor's grace. If so, let it dry for a few more days.

……

Emperor Yifeng quickly made a decree. Going to Ningxia was expected by Liu Cheng, but what he didn't expect was that Yan Huangyu and Hua Jiu would accompany him. However, the money for buying medicinal herbs and cotton was not wasted.

Yan Huangyu had a black face.

He didn't want to go to Ningxia to wade into this troubled water. Liu Cheng is there to buy people's hearts. Maybe he'll be in the way.

Ming Kuang handed him a piece of paper full of names, "These are the master's old departments. Now after he ascended the throne, he did not believe in them, but there was no one to use them. Simply transfer people far away, there are some in Ningxia and some in Lingnan. It's better for you to go to Ningxia this time and see how much you can use. ”

"Father-in-law, I don't want to ......" Yan Huangyu looked at Ming Kuang who was in a fist, and suddenly couldn't speak.

Back then, so many people went to the soup for his father, and they did not hesitate to fight with their lives.

Enough is enough, really enough. It was enough for him to be Yanhuang Jade. Why bother to think about anything else?

A trace of struggle crossed Ming Kuang's eyes, hesitated for a moment, and then said, "Do you know that Miss Liu is Yan Meiren?" ”

Yan Huangyu was stunned. It took a long time to spit out two words.

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