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Song Yuan put down what he was holding, vaguely aware of what would happen, and he had sent a secret letter to the emperor mentioning that when he arrived at the trading ground, he saw smoke and fire from a distance, some merchants were running to each other, some stopped to watch, and the officials of Liang also arrived, standing on the opposite side and glaring coldly.

Song Yuan knew in his heart that he would not be able to return to the capital this year. Instead, an eight-hundred-mile rush into the capital was delivered to the emperor when he was at the court. And on this day, Qiu Zhenyu had resumed his previous dynasty for several days, standing under the jade steps as usual.

"Our merchants of Daqi burned and looted the shops, women and children of the merchants of Liang State, fled into Zanxi Kingdom, and have now been arrested, but Zanxi Kingdom is temporarily unwilling to hand over the people, and whether to hand them over to Liang State or return them to Daqi depends on how sincere the courts of the two countries are." The emperor put down his fold and stood with his hands in his hands, "From the opinion of the ministers, should I redeem those few people who harm others and themselves, and even harm the country and the people, and how much sincerity should I show to negotiate with the Zansi people?" ”

There was silence in the court, and after a long time, the officials behind Qiu Zhenyu came out and said: "Since I am the people of Daqi, I must not fall into the neighboring countries and be humiliated, and I hope that the emperor will redeem those people to appease the hearts of the people in the world." ”

As soon as these words came out, there were immediately opposing voices, thinking that it was better to give compensation to the victims of Liang Guo than to make a big fight for a few sinners, and it was better to give compensation to the victims of Liang State, and what should be maintained now is the relationship with Liang State.

But obviously, Liang and Zanxi have been colluding for a long time, and this time it is not easy to say what purpose those Daqi merchants lit this fire, this matter is actually not properly handled, if Liang and Zanxi are appeased, where is the majesty of Daqi, groveling for a few prisoners.

In the past, the three kingdoms intersected, regardless of the territory of military strength or agriculture and trade, Zhao was far superior to the two countries of Liangxi, and the Zanxi people were from the nomadic tribe with the increasing prosperity of Zhao, from a small country called a vassal, to an empire side by side with Zhao, in the hands of the last two generations of Zhao emperors, Zhao's strength and weakness in the three kingdoms are getting smaller and smaller, and now Xiang Ye is called the emperor, changing the name of the country to Daqi, everything has to turn a new chapter.

They did not invade Zhao in the seven years of the civil war, because in the second half of the war, Liang and Zanxi suffered natural disasters, and they were too busy to take care of themselves, so they were unable to take advantage of the weakness, but Xiang Ye did not take it lightly, Mo said that the emperor immediately mobilized troops and horses to strengthen the border defense, and at that time it was still in the war, so he scattered the surplus troops everywhere.

For these border countries, Xiang Ye has never been friendly, and some people even say that the new monarch has the ambition to restore his former majesty and surrender to Zanxi and even Liang again, and this will inevitably go through a long war, which is very inappropriate in terms of the current national strength of Daqi and the needs of the people.

"In the past four years, the strength of our dynasty has recovered to the peak of the middle of the Zhao State, the soldiers are strong, the products are abundant, the people live and work in peace and contentment, and the Liang Guozan West has long coveted it. If there is a contradiction between our Daqi and either side, it will inevitably lead to a confrontation between the two countries, and I hope the emperor will think twice. ”

Some ministers said that Xiang Ye's heart in the middle was mentioned in Song Yuan's previous secret letter that Liang Guo and Zanxi people were trying to work together to deal with Daqi, and if they didn't do it now, it would be a few years later, and they would not be able to fight it together.

"After you Aiqing disperses, you can discuss with each other, and make a decision here early tomorrow morning." Xiang Ye looked calm, and said majestically, "You must also be prepared, no matter where you come from, those who violate our borders will be killed." ”

The ministers said that it was long live the mountain, Xiang Ye retreated to the court, walked into the front of the Qingming Pavilion, raised his eyes and looked at the sky, he rubbed his eyebrows, and instructed Zhou Huai: "This is going to be windy, send someone to Shangyang Hall to tell Niangniang, don't go out and be careful." ”

Zhou Huai received the order to retreat and make arrangements, but Xiang Ye called him again: "By the way, I greet Concubine Shu and the little prince, and I also talked about the wind, don't go out." ”

In this way, they were sent to Shangyang Hall and Anle Palace respectively, Min'er's side became more and more lazy as the pregnancy days grew, and she was still in bed at the moment and did not wake up, and in Anle Palace, Concubine Shu was comforting Feng'er who was crying, Lin Zhaoyi and Sun Xiurong were sitting on the side, and they were helpless.

Listening to the emperor's advice, Lin Zhaoyi said diligently: "In the end, it is the lady concubine, the emperor is thinking about you when he sees the wind." ”

Concubine Shu couldn't say anything proud, just looked at her son and said, "Look, my father said that I can't go out, it's not that my mother won't let you go out, don't cry, I'm going to quarrel with my brother if I cry again." ”

Feng'er pursed her lips, her little body twitched one by one, but the tears were still rolling down in large pieces, listening to her mother's three sentences of not leaving her brother, she was even more sad for a while, and couldn't hold back and said: "Mother is thinking about my brother now, and she doesn't want me anymore." ”

"Why doesn't my mother want you?" Concubine Shu looked dazed, but her son turned around and ran out, the more she cried, the more sad she became.

"Niangniang, the concubine will go and take a look." Sun Xiurong got up and immediately followed, her gentle voice came from outside, and the child's crying gradually became softer.

"This kid doesn't know why, he has always been obedient, but recently he has become rebellious and cries at every turn." Concubine Shu sighed hard, "One big and one small, as well as the affairs in the palace, where can I take care of it." ”

Lin Zhaoyi said enviously: "The concubines can't have such troubles, but the queen is very idle, and spends her days in Shangyang Hall like a fairy, inviting her family to enjoy herself, and pushing everything to you." ”

Concubine Shu glanced at her lightly: "If you say this, it will be difficult to get along in front of the queen mother, the emperor and the queen mother." ”

Lin Zhaoyi said: "How can Niangniang spread it, the concubine also feels sorry for you." ”

Concubine Shu smiled bitterly: "It's better to be less troublesome and serious." ”

Lin Zhaoyi said again: "Speaking of which, Shangyang Hall has often summoned the imperial doctor recently, although it is said that he should have asked for peace every day, but the queen's temperament, do you remember, Niangniang, when you first entered the palace, you were not happy to see the doctor, why is it ...... now that you don't leave all day long?"

Concubine Shu frowned slightly: "Could it be what?" ”

Lin Zhaoyi said: "Is it for the sake of a child? ”

"Shouldn't it?" Concubine Shu took the tea and drank it, but what she covered up was her nervous heart, the queen was so young, ten years younger than her, anything could happen.

Suddenly, Lin Zhaoyi's words came: "Maybe, the queen mother already has it, and when she sees the queen mother these days, she is always smiling, like she is happy about something." ”

Concubine Shu choked on a sip of tea and coughed embarrassedly, Lin Zhaoyi smiled wryly: "Niangniang, did the concubine say something inappropriate?" ”

"It's nothing, I just have an itchy throat." Concubine Shu covered it up, and said seriously, "Recently, the court has been tight, don't add right and wrong to the harem, the emperor is unhappy, and he is more and more lazy to see you, isn't it his own sin?" ”

Lin Zhaoyi sighed: "Concubines, there must be no hope." ”

Sun Xiurong came back with the second prince in front of the door, the little guy returned to his mother, and fell coquettishly in the arms of the concubine, Sun Xiurong said beside him: "Niangniang, the child is delicate, although you have no intention, His Royal Highness will also feel that your love for him has been divided by his younger brother, if he is a few years older and sensible, he will not make trouble with you." ”

Concubine Shu coaxed the child in her arms and said with a smile: "You know a lot." ”

Sun Xiurong said with a smile: "There are many brothers and sisters in the concubine's family, who didn't like to compete for favor in front of their parents when they were young." ”

Lin Zhaoyi shook his head again and again: "As a result, when you entered the palace, you still have to calculate to compete for favor and favor in front of the emperor." ”

Concubine Shu saw the two of them smiling bitterly at each other, the loneliness of the deep palace was in this smile, although there was wealth and glory, but their hearts were empty, and the Sun and Lin families were both important ministers of the court, they must still be burdened with the pressure of the family, in comparison, they were much luckier. But the so-called luck is only fifty steps and a hundred steps of laughter, and it is sad after all.

However, when they were sad about this, a gust of wind blew from the court, and word of mouth inevitably exaggerated, and said that the court was going to war. In their opinion, the emperor is really warlike, and he only pacified the Nanban in Qiangshui Pass last year, and now where is this going?

In the afternoon, the emperor pushed away everything and went to the Shangyang Hall to sit, although he couldn't see what the emperor did through the Taiye Pool, but today there was a sound of the piano, and the queen's piano skills were really superior, and the concubines all understood that the queen's trick to envelop the emperor was as simple as a beautiful face.

But for Min'er, all her skills are not to please Xiang Ye, since she was a child, her grandmother taught her piano, chess, calligraphy and painting, hoping that her life can be colorful, and not to be a mediocre person who only expects men to live. It's just such a coincidence that the emperor likes what she likes.

Xiang Ye quietly leaned on the beauty couch, looking at Min'er with a focused expression, it seemed that because of her pregnancy, Min'er's breath became softer and softer, every time she saw her, her impetuous heart could be quiet, today he wanted to make a decision for the entanglement of the Three Kingdoms, and let the ministers go back to think about it was just a rhetoric, in fact, what he really had to consider was himself.

At the end of the song, Min'er looked at her husband and wanted to ask him if he wanted to listen to it, but when she saw Xiang Ye looking at herself, she smiled calmly: "I'm so good-looking?" ”

Xiang Ye shook his head: "I'm not looking at you, looking at the flowers behind you." ”

Min'er said angrily: "It's clear that people are better than flowers." ”

The emperor laughed and said, "No, I pity the flowers because of this, and take a few more looks." ”

"The emperor can still joke, I'm relieved." Min'er went to pick up a thin blanket, covered Xiang Ye's knees, and said, "If Song Yuan can't come back, can I invite his wife and sister into the palace to sit, it can be regarded as the emperor's grace." ”

Xiang Ye bowed: "Just look at it." ”

Min Eryun asked lightly: "Is there another war?" ”

Xiang Ye said: "I am weighing the pros and cons, are you willing to listen?" ”

Min'er nodded: "The emperor thinks it is appropriate, so he said that the concubines will not interfere indiscriminately." ”

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