This awkwardness in the Prime Minister's Mansion lasted for a long autumn day and spread into deep winter.

On the day of the first heavy snowfall in the depths of winter, the western region established an alliance of various kingdoms and attacked the imperial court from various places.

Ao Su also ushered in the first fierce battle after being stationed in the frontier.

And when the imperial court received the secret recital, it was already the third day after the war.

Wen Xinlan looked at the frontier with a solemn eyebrow, and felt uneasy: "The date of this payment is three days ago. In the past three days, the battle must have intensified, although General Ao was brave, but after all, he was young and lacked combat experience, and the mourning family was really worried. ”

These words, falling on the ears of others, have another meaning.

Jiang Yu didn't say anything, and stood motionless in front of the hundred officials.

Beside him, there are only King Yeqing and King Huiqing.

"What do the two Prince Regents think?" Wen Xinlan directly pointed the finger at those two.

King Yeqing was the first to stand up and admit it: "Does the Queen Mother still remember the battle of the previous ministers?" The minister did everything he could, but he was defeated. Thanks to the acceptance of the Ao family, the imperial court was spared greater losses. The minister thought that for the sake of today's plan, it was better to invite King Huiqing to go on an expedition, maybe he could become famous in a battle and pacify the east and west for the imperial court. ”

With the curtain open, Wen Xinlan's face was not very good-looking. The young son in her arms was sleeping soundly, but she was worried.

"What do you mean by that?" At this time, King Huiqing turned around unhurriedly and looked at King Yeqing: "Are you admitting that you are not up to the task, and let this king go out on the expedition instead of you?" ”

"Yes, yes, yes." King Yeqing nodded without hesitation: "That's what this king meant." ”

King Huiqing was gagged by him, and he didn't say anything for a long time, but he felt so uncomfortable in his heart.

"Queen Mother, Weichen has a suitable candidate, I don't know how the Queen Mother will ......"

The one who spoke was Cao Yixun, who was excellent with the Xu family protector in the past, and the official worshiped Taishou.

"Cao Taishou, please speak." Wen Xinlan knew that he was a brave and loyal minister, although he was close to the Xu family, he had never participated in party disputes over the years, and he was finally reliable.

"Weichen, I want to recommend the great Sima Gan Yuntian to go to the west and save the situation for the imperial court." Cao Taishou said with a solemn face: "Please also ask the Queen Mother for permission." ”

"Gan Yuntian......" Wen Xinlan's original intention was to want Jiang Yu to go on the expedition.

First, Jiang Yu is capable and ruthless. Second, his withdrawal from the government is conducive to her continuing to cultivate her own power. By the time Jiang Yu returned triumphantly, the situation in the court had already been firmly controlled by her, and when the time came, she could slowly remove the prime minister.

But Cao Taishou recommended Gan Yuntian.

This made Wen Xinlan a little unhappy.

Cao Taishou sensed the thoughts of the Queen Mother, stepped forward and said: "Empress Dowager, there are three reasons why Weichen recommends Da Sima. Before the first emperor ascended the throne, Da Sima had already commanded the three armies and attacked the western region once. The west has been stable for many years, also because of that heavy blow. When it comes to terrain and operational commanders, Da Sima should be the first person, and this is one of them. Second, the case of Da Sima's embezzlement, so far there is no conclusion, yes or no, since the embezzled silver was used to replace his own war armament. Going out at this time can be regarded as atonement. Third, Da Sima Tou has been idle for several months, but Weichen knows that the soldiers under Da Sima have been practicing their skills hard every day, and they have not slackened for a day. Best for fighting against the barbarian enemy forces in the west. ”

"And the fourth Cao Taishou didn't say it, and this king will add it for you." King Yeqing bowed slightly at him and said, "The fourth is that except for Da Sima, no one can lead his soldiers to fight." A good horse with a good saddle, no matter how strong the team is, there must always be a suitable leader. The war is imminent, and letting others take over Da Sima's army is afraid that it has already chilled the hearts of the soldiers before they go to the battlefield. ”

Wen Xinlan's face was slightly bad, but she didn't have a seizure.

This time, she directly locked her eyes on Jiang Yu: "Jiang Xiang thinks that Da Sima is the most suitable person?" ”

Jiang Yu looked at the Queen Mother behind the curtain with heavy eyes, and the beaded curtain of coral agate looked at it in this season, which was cold and uncomfortable. "The minister thinks that Da Sima is the most suitable person."

Wen Xinlan didn't expect Jiang Yu to be rash, and actually agreed with Cao Taishou's suggestion. Is he unwilling to give up his power?

"Huh." Wen Xinlan couldn't help laughing: "A general who leads troops to fight, but now he wants to give others the opportunity to make contributions...... It seems that Jiang Xiang feels very sorry for his wife. ”

"What does the Queen Mother mean...... Isn't it saying that ministers are working for the benefit of their loved ones? Jiang Yu asked rhetorically.

"Or else?" Wen Xinlan's eyebrows moved slightly.

"It is the consistent style of ministers to use virtuous people without relatives." Jiang Yu raised his chin slightly: "The Queen Mother is not trusting the minister." ”

"How could the Queen Mother not believe in the Prime Minister." Cao Taishou interrupted the two of them and arched his hand: "Weichen also thinks that Da Sima is the best choice, and asks the Queen Mother to decide." ”

Seeing this, King Yeqing also bowed his hand: "Please also ask the Queen Mother to decide." ”

King Huiqing was not willing to go on the expedition in the first place, and since there was a more suitable candidate, of course he was unwilling to send him to death: "Please let the Queen Mother decide." ”

The two auxiliary princes and one prime minister were all so decisive, and Bai Guanmen naturally echoed it.

The main hall went up the mountain and shouted the five words "Please make a decision from the Queen Mother", which was very neat.

"That's ...... So be it. "Wen Xinlan is naturally outnumbered.

"Then this edict will be sent to the Great Sima Mansion by Wei Chen in person." Cao Taishou asked for a decree.

Of course, Wen Xinlan nodded: "Then it's hard to keep Cao Taishou." ”

She was no longer interested in saying anything else, and frowned: "If there is nothing else to discuss, let's retreat." ”

The courtiers looked at each other, and when they didn't see anyone talking, they all wanted to salute the Queen Mother. "Congratulations to the Queen Mother."

Wen Xinlan got up with Bao Que's hand, and the moment she turned around, her face was tense.

"Don't be angry, Queen Mother. The phoenix body matters. "Bao Que is relieved.

"It's all a bunch of waste who are greedy for life and afraid of death." Wen Xinlan was displeased, and her voice was slightly low: "On weekdays, when it's time to use them, they shrink back one by one." Look at King Ye Qing, for fear of going to death. How do you know that in the eyes of the mourners, he is nothing. I really take myself seriously. ”

"The Queen Mother......" The inner chamberlain behind him stepped forward quickly and said, "His Royal Highness King Huiqing said that he wanted to discuss something with the Queen Mother. ”

Wen Xinlan quickly adjusted her complexion, and nodded gently to the inner eunuch: "Please invite King Huiqing to come to the study to talk." ”

It was also at this time that she handed over the child in her arms to Bao Que.

These days, Wen Xinlan has practiced a skill. That is, if there is something to do, hold the emperor in his arms. At first, he held it with two hands, but gradually he was able to hold the child firmly with only one hand. Even if the child grows up and becomes heavier, she can hold him for an hour or two without changing hands.

Because of this, the child rarely cries.

He is also fatter than before, and he looks very cute.

"Queen Mother." King Huiqing saluted according to the number of rites.

"In the main hall, isn't it all discussed?" Wen Xinlan walked forward slowly and quietly. "Why does King Huiqing still have something to discuss?"

"The minister always felt that it was inappropriate to let Da Sima go on the expedition." King Huiqing's face faintly revealed some anger: "In fact, as long as there is no big Sima, that matter will easily fall on the prime minister." ”

"Do you want to poison your own Da Sima before the big war?" Wen Xinlan looked at him sideways: "King Huiqing, you're not joking with the mourning family, are you?" ”

King Huiqing noticed that the Queen Mother's tone was not very good, and immediately became serious. "The minister just wants to do his best for the Queen Mother."

"Su Ri, your plan is good. But not right now. Wen Xinlan frowned: "At that time, the mourning family was not the queen mother, and the first emperor had not yet ascended the throne. We witnessed with our own eyes the majesty of the Great Sima in the West. Now he can fight again, although it is not something that the mourning family wants to see, but it is indeed beneficial to the court. It's nothing for you to harm him, but if Jiang Yu refuses to go on the expedition to the death, will you go to the west to fight or count on King Yeqing? ”

Wen Xinlan asked, leaving King Huiqing speechless.

"The mourning family is a little tired, King Huiqing, please go back." Wen Xinlan has kept her distance from him since that incident.

I never let King Huiqing set foot in her dormitory again, and the general summons are also in the study.

But this time, King Huiqing was anxious and followed directly, and she had to give an eviction order.

"The Queen Mother is dissatisfied with Weichen's suggestion, or is she dissatisfied with Weichen?" King Huiqing had to ask.

"King Huiqing is too careful." Wen Xinlan didn't bother to say more to him.

"After that incident, the Queen Mother was much more indifferent to her ministers." King Huiqing directly singled out and said: "Isn't it because Weichen is in the way?" ”

"You and I were both calculated about that. Why bother talking about it again. Wen Xinlan was slightly displeased: "If it weren't for the romantic debts you created yourself, how could the mourning family be calculated together." Also, you still haven't told the mourning family how you got into the inner room of the apse that night. King Huiqing, the mourning family tolerates you because of your current status, and you had better know it in your heart. ”

How did King Huiqing enter the inner room of the apse that night, this has to start from a little maid beside the queen mother.

King Huiqing originally wanted to be intimate with the Queen Mother, but he didn't expect to meet a watery little maid, so he was directly seduced.

When the clouds and rain were rolling over there, Bao Que was under martial law on this side of the apse. But at that time, King Huiqing was already inside.

This kind of thing, how could he have the face to tell the queen mother, he could only give the maid a large sum of money and tell her to take care of her mouth.

"How?" Wen Xinlan looked at him sideways: "Don't you want to say it, or can't you say it?" ”

"The Queen Mother, everything has passed, don't mention it in black and don't mention it. The minister is the person you single-handedly promote, and will naturally put your business first. "King Huiqing has to pay for his smiling face.

"Uncle Huang just remembers." Wen Xinlan picked up the queen mother's shelf, and was no longer willing to be close to him. "Nothing else, just go back."

After speaking, she held Bao Que's hand and went to the inner hall step by step.

"Phew!" When the person walked away, King Huiqing took a sip: "What kind of virgin martyr is pretending, it's not a ......"

Those two words that were not very good, he didn't say it: "Sooner or later, there will be a time when you will beg me." ”