Situ Mingyue has been in a more comfortable mood recently, although the fiasco of the empire's westward expedition is painful, but after all, the defense of Qingyang can be regarded as saving a lot of face for the empire, and the Kaman Empire's offensive against the Principality of Gerlok has stopped recently, and the Macedite Khanate is vigorously improving relations with the empire, although they know that they also have ulterior motives, but at least for the time being, it has alleviated the difficult situation of the emperor's lack of strength, so that the empire can breathe a sigh of relief.

When the bell of the early dynasty rang, the ministers who had been waiting outside the hall entered the Dezheng Hall in a stream. "Ladies and gentlemen, let's play it first if you have something, the weather is good today, and I still want to accompany the concubines to the imperial garden to relax." ”――

His Royal Highness's ministers saw that His Majesty was in a very good mood today, and some of them who wanted to play did not want to spoil His Majesty's good mood, as long as it was not urgent, they wanted to delay it for a day. "The minister has a book. "Home Minister Lu Wenfu came out and said-

Situ Mingyue frowned when she saw that it was Lu Wenfu who played and knew that it must not be a trivial matter, but she still asked with a pleasant face: "What is Lu Aiqing's play?"

"Back to Your Majesty, the envoy of the Interior Department of the Kingdom of Doton, who came to negotiate with us last night to jointly deal with the Japanese people in the eastern sea, was attacked by unknown killers in the residence of the embassy of the Kingdom of Dodon in our country, three of the escorts of the envoy of the Kingdom of Dodon were killed, four of our guards were also killed, three were seriously injured, and the envoy himself was seriously injured and is now being rescued. "Lu Wenfu reported with difficulty this information that will ruin His Majesty's mood-

His Royal Highness's ministers were also in an uproar, especially the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Sariden, and the Minister of Commerce, Zeng Guohong, who reacted fiercely, because this matter was directly related to these two departments, one was to carry out a secret mission as a diplomatic envoy, and the other was that the content of the negotiations had a significant impact on the Empire's foreign maritime trade, and they all inquired about the situation.

Situ Mingyue was also very disappointed, there was such a big problem, the Kingdom of Doton is one of the few countries around the empire that maintains good relations with the empire, and now there is such a big incident, and in the embassy area, the international influence is very bad, and it will also have a great negative impact on this negotiation to jointly fight against the invasion of the Japanese people on the eastern coast of the empire, at least it will greatly delay the time for the two countries to reach an agreement. "Lord Lu, what clues do you have now?"

"Back to Your Majesty, there are no more clues yet, but according to the minister's judgment, it should be the hand of the Japanese people, and it is estimated that we still have internal annihilation to provide information for them. Lu Wenfu replied categorically-

"Oh, do you have any evidence?" Situ Mingyue also became serious.

"According to the traces left at the scene, the wounds suffered by our casualties were all formed by the other party with saber weapons, and because of this special envoy's visit, we took strict confidentiality measures and security measures, but we were still attacked by the other party, which must be related to the party with a huge conflict of interest in this negotiation, and saber weapons are also the best at using by the Japanese people, these killers are very dead, two of them were injured and could not escape, so they committed suicide by poisoning, leaving no one alive, from the analysis of the corpses left, they also belong to the yellow race。 So I deduced that it should be the hand of the Japanese people, and there was an internal annihilation. "Lu Wenfu's analysis is methodical and meticulous.

After thinking about it for a while, Situ Mingyue gave instructions: "Immediately do your best to investigate, find out the internal annihilation, make every effort to rescue the envoy here, and at the same time send people to contact the Dotun Kingdom and ask them to take strict precautions." ”――

The originally very comfortable mood disappeared without a trace, and there was no interest in going for a walk, Situ Mingyue felt that being this emperor was really a little annoying, and everything was worrying, and there was no day when he could relax down. Just when he was troubled and wanted to ask the ministers if there was still no book to play, the ceremonial officer in front of the palace came to report: "Your Majesty, Li Wufeng, the city guard of Qingyang Mansion in Northwest County, is asking to see him outside the palace. ”――

There was immediately another buzz in the hall, and the reaction of the ministers even exceeded the assassination of the envoy of the Doton Kingdom just now, because almost everyone present did not know Li Wufeng, a villain who was unknown a few months ago, but it was this little person who repelled the invasion of the Luope people in one fell swoop and became the mainstay of the northwest region when the empire's western expedition army was defeated and the northwest was about to fall, Situ Mingyue was also very happy, and he also wanted to see what kind of person this young man who turned the tide for himself," Oh, let him go to the temple. ”――

Wufeng walked into the hall calmly with steady steps, and saluted Situ Mingyue unhurriedly: "Minister Li Wufeng knocks to see Your Majesty." ”――

Almost everyone's eyes were focused on Wu Feng, and Wu Feng also felt that he had become the focus of everyone's attention, but he had already prepared, so he was not very nervous.

"Okay, good, it's really a hero from ancient times, I didn't expect Li Aiqing to be such a young hero, there are people like Aiqing in the northwest border, which makes me feel relieved." Ladies and gentlemen, do you say?" Situ Mingyue was extremely satisfied, how could he not be excited and satisfied that such a talent had been produced in his imperial court?

The ministers in the palace also congratulated His Majesty, praised His Majesty the Emperor's wisdom and knowledge, and also praised Wu Feng. Wu Feng saluted again and again, saying that he didn't dare to be such a false name-

After asking Wufeng about the basic situation of Qingyang Mansion at present, Situ Mingyue asked what problems Wufeng still has. As soon as Wu Feng heard the question, he hurriedly said that he had an important situation to report to His Majesty the Emperor and the ministers. Situ Mingyue saw that Wufeng was very solemn, and hurriedly asked Wufeng to slowly tell in detail-

"Your Majesty, although Qingyang Mansion seems to be calm at present, after careful investigation by the ministers, there is a great danger, if it is not solved in time, the next time the Luope people invade, the fall of Qingyang Mansion is only a matter of time. As soon as Wu Feng said these words, it immediately aroused the discussion of many ministers, and many ministers even thought that Wu Feng was alarmist and grandstanding, but Minister of Military Affairs He Zhiqiu, Minister of the Interior Lu Wenfu and several others nodded secretly.

Situ Mingyue was also a little shocked, obviously he had just defeated the enemy army, how could the situation be so dangerous, he hurriedly interjected: "Li Aiqing, then you can explain the situation in detail, so that I and the ministers can understand." ”――

The minister then talked about the specific situation of this repulsion of the Luope invasion, "Wu Feng compared the situation between the enemy and us in the battle, as well as the enemy's disadvantages and weaknesses, and his own advantages and strengths, and explained one by one, under what circumstances this war was won, and only then did the ministers thoroughly accept it, and after talking about the course of the last war, Wu Feng changed his words." However, the current Qingyang Mansion can no longer withstand a war, the city wall is seriously damaged, and there is no fund to repair it, which is one of them; the army is less than 10,000 people, and there is a lack of training, equipment, and provisions. The population of Qingyang Prefecture as a whole is only 130,000, and the vast majority of them are women, children, the old, the weak, the sick and the disabled, and there is no replenishment of the troops. In addition, horse thieves and bandits are extremely rampant in the local area, and the law and order environment is urgently needed, and the major forces around it are also planning to meddle in Qingyang, and before I left Qingyang, I captured an enemy spy, who was a double agent serving both the Rope and Luzon people. If these problems are not solved in the short term, can you think about what the consequences will be?" The few problems listed by Wu Feng are very specific and realistic, and even Situ Mingyue has recognized the serious surname of the problem, especially even a small country like Luzon, which has a small border with the empire, and actually has ambitions, which cannot but make the ministers feel angry and anxious at the same time.

"Ladies and gentlemen, just now Li Aiqing has explained the specific difficulties that exist in Qingyang Mansion at present, what are your views and suggestions?" Situ Mingyue glanced at His Royal Highness's ministers with both eyes, and finally set his eyes on He Zhiqiu, Minister of Military Affairs.

He Zhiqiu saw that His Majesty's gaze fell on him, and knew that he wanted to express his opinion, so he had to cough dryly, " In the minister's opinion, this is mainly caused by the long-term invasion and ravage of the Luope people in the past ten years, and Qingyang Mansion is located on the throat road in the northwest of our country, and many surrounding forces have ambitions for there, once Qingyang Mansion falls into the hands of the enemy, the entire northwest region of our country and even the entire western region will face the threat of the enemy, so the minister believes that it is necessary to come up with a practical plan to consolidate the defense of Qingyang Mansion and make Qingyang Mansion a strong fortress against foreign invasion. ”――

Situ Mingyue also nodded, expressing her agreement with He Zhiqiu's opinion, and at this time, a young handsome man stood up, "Father, my son's son thinks what Lord He said is extremely true, Qingyang is the gateway to the northwest region of our country, and its strategic position is very important, and it must not fall into the hands of the enemy, so Erchen thinks that the central government of the empire should come up with effective measures to solve the current practical difficulties in Qingyang." "This person is only in his twenties, quite handsome, with a unique temperament, and a voice rich in magnetic surnames, which has a strong attraction to ordinary young female surnames, and even Wufeng is ashamed of himself. He is the ninth son of the imperial emperor Situ Mingyue, Situ Lang, known as the "powder-faced poisonous wolf". Although Wu Feng didn't know him, judging from his dress and temperament, it was estimated that it was either the Seventh Prince Situ Yuan or the Ninth Emperor Prince Situ Lang.

Sure enough, the Vice Minister of Military Affairs Pike also came out and said: "Your Majesty, the minister also agrees with His Royal Highness Jiu's opinion, the location of Qingyang Mansion is extremely important, located at the intersection of several forces, but now the military strength of the emperor's [***] department is also quite tense, and it is very difficult to withdraw troops to garrison Qingyang Mansion, and the minister thinks that Qingyang Mansion should be given strong support from other aspects, so that it can return to the situation of more than ten years ago as soon as possible, so that Qingyang can have enough strength to protect itself, and it can also reduce the pressure on the central part of the empire." ”――

Situ Mingyue saw that all the ministers had the same opinion as herself, and they all thought that measures should be taken to support Qingyang and strive to ensure the stability of the northwest, so she nodded and asked Wufeng: "Li Aiqing, now the emperor's [***] strength is also very tight, in addition to the army, what do you think you need from the support of the imperial court?"

Wu Feng was overjoyed, he had done so much work, just waiting for His Majesty the Emperor's words, he didn't want the support of the imperial troops, and he could get His Majesty's words, and the help of other ministers was inseparable, it seems that yesterday's gift still played a certain role. However, I knew that He Zhiqiu was quite incorruptible, so I didn't consider him, but I didn't expect him to support him first-

"Back to Your Majesty, the minister has already had some plans, and handed them over to the ministries involved, mainly on some issues related to construction funds and immigration, and I beg Your Majesty to support it strongly. Wu Feng couldn't hold back the joy in his heart, and replied respectfully-

Hearing that it only involved matters related to funds and immigration, Situ Mingyue also breathed a sigh of relief, about the policies introduced by Qingyang Mansion, someone had already reported to Situ Mingyue, but they were just some means to stimulate economic development, and Li Wufeng's proposal today did not exceed this range, he nodded, "I already know about your plan, and I also agree, but I don't know if the time will be in time, you have to step up your preparations, Luobei people will repay it." Tian Aiqing, Lu Aiqing, the two of you go down and make arrangements, and try to give Li Aiqing support. Li Aiqing, I hope you can guard the northwest for me. ”――

Imperial Finance Minister Tian Yi, Minister of the Interior Lu Wenfu and Li Wufeng all expressed their obedience.

As soon as the court discussion ended, Wu Feng followed Tian Yi to the Imperial Finance Bureau, Wu Feng had already understood Tian Yi very clearly through Gu Ji, Tian Yi was very cunning, belonging to the type of wall grass, in addition to His Majesty the Emperor, he took equidistant contacts with others, including several His Royal Highnesses, did not express his position easily, and maintained a good relationship with several parties. He has a special hobby, greedy for money and lustful but very cautious, especially fond of raising birds, and often spends a lot of money to buy valuable ornamental birds.

After Wu Feng and Tian Yi came to the Imperial Finance Bureau, Wu Feng stated to Tian Yi the amount of funds needed for his plan, after all, this is the task personally arranged by His Majesty the Emperor, and Tian Yi did not dare to make it difficult, but it took a certain amount of time to prepare for the transfer of funds, and Wu Feng did not force it, but expressed his hope that it could be completed as soon as possible.

Afterwards, after Wu Feng returned to his house in Tian Yi, he brought a few birds that he bought with a lot of money in Tianshui Mansion, and quietly came to visit, Tian Yi couldn't put it down after seeing a few birds brought by Wu Feng, he was an old player, and he also knew that these birds were not ordinary at first glance, and the coat color, eyes, and beak shells were different from common ornamental birds, even in the origin of these birds were very rare, and the price was extremely expensive. After chatting for a while, Wu Feng politely said goodbye, and asked Tian Yi to help more in the progress of the matter, Tian Yi agreed, anyway, this is set by His Majesty the Emperor, and he has done a favor, so why not do it-

The next thing was a matter of course, and after Wufeng took care of the specific personnel of the General Administration of Finance, the financial problem ended in the afternoon of the same day. All that remains is to approach the Directorate General of the Interior with questions about immigration.

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