Since she can't be the daughter of the royal family, she can only choose a "princess" from the very few noble families in Beijing.

Meng Xilan knew the situation in the capital. It is necessary to have an orthodox background and a noble status.

Thinking about it, her eyebrows trembled slightly, and suddenly she thought of someone.

Wei Yuanhou ...... Old Marquis.

There are not many daughters of the Wen family, and there are only two daughters under the knees of the prince.

It stands to reason that the daughter of the Wen family is the most inappropriate, but Meng Xilan just wants to give them a chance to resist and disobey.

The queen mother personally named the name, and the Ministry of Internal Affairs recorded and revised the book.

Among the noble families in the capital, women who have reached the age of fourteen and have not yet married must all enter the palace to meet the queen. The queen was selected by the best of the best, and finally ten people were decided. Then, from among these ten people, choose the princess and the princess.

The emperor suddenly changed his mind, which caught the ministers in the court by surprise.

Chu Jingchuan has obviously led his troops to the battle, but now he does not fight or retreat, but he is fighting against the Turks.

If the imperial court wants to negotiate peace, it must send ministers to negotiate peace.

The ministers were in a state of panic, wondering who was going to take on this doomed errand.

Among the six departments, among the household departments and the military department, the number of people who can choose is the most.

Meng Zhenglu deliberately took the initiative to ask Ying, but was stopped by his sons, the mother was still anxious, and no one in the Meng family could take risks.

In order to prevent the enemy from taking advantage of the loopholes, they must not have the slightest mistake or flaw now.

The imperial court sent people to hurry up and send the emperor's will to the northwest.

Although Chu Jingchuan and the Turks have not yet officially started the war, the two sides have already fought several times.

There are constant fights and conflicts. However, the Turks seemed to be full of confidence, and they were not in a hurry to pounce over, but surrounded the town guard army led by Chu Jingchuan layer by layer, and slowly closed the net.

Tu Du inherited the fierce and brave side from his father, but he had dealt with the Central Plains people for many years, and he knew the cunning and fickleness of the Central Plains people, so he was not in a hurry to make a move.

Like a wolf, he led his men from all directions, waiting with a fierce eye, gasping for breath, waiting for the prey to collapse on its own and send it to death.

Chu Jingchuan has to worry not only about Tudu, but also about the morale of the army.

After the winter in the northwest, the weather is bitter cold and very difficult.

The soldiers in the army are not well fed, they are not warmly dressed, and they are always on guard for the enemy's attack.

The emperor's decree of peace made Chu Jingchuan's heart sink, but it made the morale of the army very good.

Everyone didn't want to fight anymore, they wanted to go home, they wanted to live a peaceful life.

Chu Jingchuan sat alone in the military camp, listening to the wind whistling outside, looking at the vast night outside the tent, and his heart was extremely uneasy.

At the beginning, when he set out on the expedition, he came with the determination to die. He knew that it would be difficult for him to win this battle.

Tudu is menacing, and if he does not achieve his goal, he will not give up.

Chu Jingchuan thought that he would stay here until he died...... However, Meng Xilan seemed to have given him another chance and hope.

Where does this hope come from, and how long will it last?

…

After learning that the imperial court was going to negotiate a marriage with the Turks, the old marquis was so angry that he fainted.

"This demon queen actually dares to touch the people of the Wen family!"

The old marquis slapped the table with a bang, and said to his eldest son, Wen Susong: "You immediately write a letter to the Seventh Prince, and ask him to lead troops into Beijing immediately." ”

Since the apparent calm, it can no longer be maintained. Then, there is no need for everyone to be so secretive and whitewash.

Wen Susong listened to the old father's words, his eyes flashed with a fine light, and he only said: "Father, it's too early to do it now!" If the court didn't fight the Turks, the Seventh Prince would not have taken the liberty of making a move. ”

The old marquis snorted coldly: "How can the imperial court and the Turks negotiate peace?" Even if it's a marriage, it's just a superficial article. The Seventh Prince has waited for so many years, but he has not waited for the most suitable time. Things won't happen when they're all ready, and now is the best time for the prince! ”

He admired the courage of the Seventh Prince, so he decided to support him.

"Father, what the son is worried about is that the prince is not such a courageous person! He won't go out on a precarious expedition unless he can win in the end! ”

Wen Susong and his father had the opposite idea, and his father felt that the time had come for the Seventh Prince to rebel. However, for Wen Susong, now is not the best time.

Zhou Youlong's personality is too careful, he won't agree.

The old marquis saw that his son seemed to be afraid, and his anger in his heart was even worse: "What are you afraid of now? Now for us, it is not death, but only life! ”

Meng Xilan, a woman, has always been cautious and suspicious, and the old marquis knows very well in his heart that she and the emperor have begun to doubt themselves. is not just suspicious, she is now deliberately using the matter of harmony to put pressure on herself, which is an ulterior motive.

Wen Susong's handwritten letter was sent by the flying pigeon.

Outside the Weiyuan Marquis's Mansion, there were people watching everywhere.

It is not safe to send people out, or carrier pigeons are the safest.

The snow-white dove fluttered its wings, spread its wings and flew high, and in a short time it flew away.

In just a few days, it will be able to fly to Zhou Youlong's hands, and then it will inevitably start a bloody storm again.

…

Changsheng, who rested for seven days, finally came to Cining Palace to greet his mother.

When Meng Xilan saw him, she finally had a warm smile on her face that had not been smiling for many days.

"My son, my immortal ......," she called to him affectionately, opening her hands to him.

Although Changsheng was a little shy, he still obediently went to his mother's arms.

Meng Xilan hugged him and sighed softly, he really grew up, she couldn't hold him anymore.

"Queen Mother, Erchen's injury is not serious at all, don't worry about being sad."

Meng Xilan nodded lightly, looked at his face and said, "Let the queen mother take a good look at you." ”

These days, she has been worried about everything, and now, seeing her son's face can make her feel a little gratified.

"Queen Mother, my father is going to make peace with the Turks, and my sons can't help with anything."

Changsheng knew that the palace had not been peaceful recently, and there was even more crisis outside the palace.

He didn't want to recuperate for so long, but Wuwu told him that only if he recuperated well, his father and mother would be at ease.

Changsheng rested for seven days, and now he desperately wanted to do something.

As soon as the Turks were mentioned, Changsheng's emotions became a little excited.

"The Turks are not evil. They are just like us, and your father and you have Turkic blood in them. ”

Hearing this, Changsheng nodded: "Erchen understands. Erchen also doesn't like to fight, no matter who wins or loses, the people who suffer in the end are ordinary people. ”

When he was a child, he once asked his father what it was like to win a battle.

When my father heard this, he just looked at him, and said with a heavy gaze: "Although it is important to win the battle, it is inevitable that there will be a river of blood. ”

He was a little one, and he couldn't see any joy on his father's face, only deepness.

Meng Xilan was very relieved to hear Changsheng say this.

He has a merciful heart, which is the quality that kings need most.

If she could, she also hoped that his hands would never be stained with blood for the rest of his life. But alas, that's absolutely impossible.

"When it comes to peace, it's good that Erchen can contribute."

Changsheng sat upright in front of his mother, and the young man's immature face carried a heaviness and uneasiness that was completely inconsistent with his age.

Meng Xilan muttered slightly: "It is said that it is a peace, but in fact, it is also a game. If Tu Du is a reckless and greedy person, then all his hard work will be in vain. ”

The candidate for the minister of peace has not been decided for a long time, which is what worries Meng Xilan the most.

Talking about conditions is not the same as admitting defeat, and the position cannot be retreated, but the attitude must be modest and moderate.

Changsheng was so worried when he saw his mother, and his heart couldn't help but feel heavy.

A few days later, Jiao Changqing came to ask Meng Xilan for a safe pulse, and saw that she was restless and her liver was hot, so he prescribed her two decoctions to clear heat and remove fire.

"Niangniang, are you still worried about the matter of the peace minister?"

Jiao Changqing has been in the palace for many years, and rarely mentions political affairs in front of her.

Meng Xilan raised her eyes to look at him: "This candidate is too crucial. He must be loyal to the emperor, as well as have courage and wisdom. ”

Jiao Changqing was silent for a moment when he heard this, and then said: "Rong Chen boldly said, there are indeed many people who are loyal to Niangniang. ”

Meng Xilan frowned slightly, looked at him and said, "Master, what do you mean?" ”

Jiao Changqing packed up his medical box and said: "This minister of peace, since he is a close confidant of Niangniang, he must be loyal to Niangniang. As a result, half of the ministers of the DPRK and China are not qualified to do so. In Weichen's opinion, it is not necessary to choose the candidate for this minister from the six departments, and most of the strategists are from poor backgrounds, so they have no chance to embark on a career in office. Weichen thinks that poor people can also take on heavy responsibilities, as long as the mother agrees. ”

When Meng Xilan heard him say this, he felt that he must have a candidate in his heart.

"Master, do you want to recommend anyone?"

Jiao Changqing shook his head with a smile: "Weichen is just a doctor, he has been on an errand in the palace all the year round, and he has no connections. Weichen just wants to remind Niangniang to pay attention to the people around her. ”

Meng Xilan saw that he refused to make it clear, so she said, "Master, you better say it directly." ”

"Weichen thinks that Gao Gonggong is a suitable person."

Meng Xilan raised her eyebrows to look at him, and he said that high welfare ...... Xiao Lizi was indeed loyal to her, but he was a eunuch and a eunuch. If he was allowed to negotiate peace with the Turks, he was afraid that he would arouse their dissatisfaction and conjecture.

"Xiao Lizi is smart and bold enough, but it's a pity that ......" Meng Xilan shook her head slightly, only feeling that it was inappropriate.

Jiao Changqing's thoughts were different from hers: "Weichen thinks that this peace, no matter who goes, as long as the Turkic Khan can give up sending troops, this is the best result." Eunuchs are also indispensable, after all, the emperor and Niangniang are not available at the moment! ”

Although Meng Xilan had a lot of complaints in her heart, she still listened to his words.

After Jiao Changqing said goodbye, Zhu Lu stepped forward in time and said: "Niangniang, the slave also thinks that Xiaolizi is more credible than those treacherous and cunning Wenchen!" He has seen all the winds and waves, and he is not afraid of death...... Moreover, for so many years, he has been loyal to his mother! ”

Twenty years of loyalty, in terms of merit, will definitely not lose to those Wenchen doctors who can only talk on paper.