Chapter 109: Northern Xinjiang
In the palace, Murong Zhentian was reviewing the folds, and when he saw the above-mentioned matter of the tight grain and grass at the border gates, he couldn't help but have a headache again. He sighed and rubbed his forehead, and the eunuch on the side hurriedly served tea, "Your Majesty, you have been watching all day, rest for a while, and it will be time to pass the meal after a while." ”
"The border is tight on grain and grass, and the war in northern Xinjiang has been repeatedly delayed, and the people are miserable. If I rest, the people will suffer. Murong Zhentian shook his head helplessly.
The eunuch sighed, "The emperor's heart for the country and the people can be seen by the sun and the moon, but you also have to pay attention to your body." In case of...... Bah! The slave said that Nan Yao still needs the emperor! ”
"Your Majesty, what Father-in-law Qu Ning said is yes, even if you don't care about your dragon body, you should always care about this Nanyao Jiangshan Sheji, right?" Concubine Li, who walked in, walked over with a soup cup, "Let's rest for a while, the concubine gave you a tonic soup to clear your heart, you have been anxious about the war in northern Xinjiang recently, the concubine is incompetent, and she can't help the emperor share her worries, but she can help the emperor make some soup to take care of the emperor's body." ”
Murong Zhentian smiled and asked Concubine Li to sit down, "Concubine Lao Ai is bothered, it is not easy for you to manage the harem, and you have to do this for me." ”
"This is the duty of a concubine." Concubine Li smiled and nodded, "Your Majesty, the war in Northern Xinjiang ...... The concubine wanted to interject. ”
"Although the harem is not allowed to interfere in politics, it doesn't hurt you to say it in private." Murong Zhentian is still very open-minded in this regard, after all, there are many virtuous and virtuous queens in the Li Dynasty, and they have all contributed to the Jiangshan Sheji. Concubine Li is not as unreasonable as a woman in the deep palace, she must be measured.
Concubine Li hurriedly got up and saluted, "Thank you, Your Majesty." ”
"Now the war in northern Xinjiang has not progressed for a long time, not only because of the shortage of food and grass, but also because of the old soldiers. After many years of war in northern Xinjiang, General Qi is afraid that he is powerless and difficult to maintain his plan. The concubine implored the emperor to consider Nanyao Jiangshan and replace the old general Qi and send another good general. ”
Murong Zhentian looked at her with sincerity and let down his guard, "Concubine Li, I know that you are afraid that Old General Qi will not be competent and die on the battlefield, but I believe in Old General Qi." ”
Concubine Li hurriedly shook her head, "The concubine didn't mean this, it is natural for the soldiers to bury their bones, but they can't delay the country for their own honor." Although General Qi is the father of the concubine, the concubine is not favoritism, but just talks about things. At present, a young and promising general is needed to regroup, which can not only boost morale, but also make the war in northern Xinjiang go on faster. ”
In the long run, the treasury will be empty, the war will be protracted, and the morale of the army will be unstable, which is indeed not a good thing. But General Qi is the person he trusts the most, if he is transferred back......
Murong Zhentian sighed, "But there is no one available in the court right now." ”
Concubine Li smiled slightly, "What's so difficult about this?" Since the concubines are giving advice to the emperor, they naturally have to plan to the end. After a few days, the emperor can hold a hunting tournament to see who is the most brave, during which the concubines will invite the female dependents to hold a graceful meeting, talk about the art of war, and let the men participate. The emperor can choose people who are both wise and brave, and he can also take the opportunity to find a marriage for Yaohua and the prince who is not married, wouldn't it be the best of both worlds? ”
Murong Zhentian suddenly laughed, "It turns out that Concubine Li is thinking about Yaohua's marriage!" ”
"The emperor joked about the concubine again, but the concubine is really for you." Concubine Li hid her thoughts, lowered her head and presented soup to Murong Zhentian......
Shangguan Yingluo sat in the place with the widest view of Luoyingfang, her fingertips rubbing the rim of the teacup. Suddenly, with a sharp glance in his eyes, the teacup in his hand flew out with a swish, and the person who suddenly appeared caught it steadily, and he didn't even spill a drop of water. A black dress sets off a slender figure, a compact waist, and a face like a jade rainbow, with a radiant and sharp and indifferent look.
That's what kind of pride is left after being bruised.
"You're cautious!" Murong Ze smiled and sat down beside her, "Congratulations on grounding Shangguan Mei'er." ”
"It's just a little game, this is just the beginning, thank you for your help." Shangguan Yingluo is not an unreasonable person, she knows that the person in front of her is a partner. "I want to increase Shangguan Mei'er's hatred, so that the fight will be more interesting."
"You're really evil."
Shangguan Yingluo glanced at her, "You pretend to be kind in front of me?" ”
Murong Ze sneered, "That's right, neither of us can be sarcastic." However, Shangguan Mei'er is not so simple, you also have to be careful of her counterattack. If ......"
Shangguan Yingluo squinted at him and said something.
"If there's anything you can't deal with her, tell me and I'll rush to help you." Murong Ze's eyes were full of worry, "Yingluo, you must believe me, I ......"
Shangguan Yingluo suddenly sneered, "Your Highness is really funny, I, Shangguan Yingluo, am not a little more important, and my hatred will also be kept in mind, I know who is good and who is bad." ”
Murong Ze sighed lightly, "It seems that it is really difficult to settle grievances with you." Sooner or later, you'll know my mind. ”
Murong Ze stood up, "There is news from the DPRK that there is a shortage of grain and grass in northern Xinjiang, presumably my father will immediately send someone to the south to collect grain and escort it to northern Xinjiang." I'm at home now, and my father won't let me go, but I really don't want to miss such a good thing. So, I'm going to recommend someone. ”
"Who?"
"The Fourth Prince, Murong Xun."
Shangguan Yingluo made a straight face, "I don't think this joke is funny, how can Murong Xun be reckless by nature and take on such a heavy responsibility?" Even if he wanted to go, the emperor might not agree. I advise Your Highness to miss this lively heart! ”
"Those who know me are also Yingluo!"
Doesn't he just want to embarrass the forces behind the support of the four princes, and by the way, let the emperor think about how bad the four princes are. It's just such a clumsy strategy, how could Murong Ze come up with it? Shangguan Yingluo suddenly felt that something was wrong, and turned her head to frown and stare at him.
"What the hell are you going to do?"
Murong Ze looked at Shangguan Yingluo's confused and questioning eyes, and suddenly felt very interesting, walked in a few steps and bent down to get close to her cheek.
Such a distance made people a little nervous, and Shangguan Yingluo was just about to go back, but was grabbed by Murong Ze's arm.
"If you kiss me, I'll tell you"
Shangguan Yingluo frowned in disbelief, "Murong Ze! ”
"I'm here!" Murong Ze hooked the corners of his mouth, "So why are you angry?" It's to give you the opportunity to take advantage of me, and I didn't act rashly. ”
Shangguan Yingluo snorted coldly and shook off his hand, "Boring! If you don't tell me, I'll watch it myself. ”
Murong Ze nodded, "I'm afraid that you won't understand after reading it, and you're going to come to ask me again, and then it's not as simple as kissing me." ”
What the? Shangguan Yingluo raised her eyebrows and glared at Murong Ze, who was hippie and smiling, what about the calm and majestic on weekdays?