On the Taiping Palace, the ministers waited in the palace early, and most of them also changed into winter court clothes sent by the internal affairs.

When Long Xiang's figure appeared in the court, the ministers paid their respects one after another.

"Flat. Long Xiang raised his hand.

The courtiers took advantage of the situation and saluted, and Long Xiang said: "Everyone, what is going on." “

Lord Hai took a step forward and arched his hand: "Your Majesty, it was found that there were traders in Anyang City who privately purchased and sold copper, and if the copper was used improperly, the consequences would be unimaginable. “

As soon as Lord Hai's words fell, other officials in the court discussed one after another, and a large-scale search of Anyang City was indeed a big deal. Wang Mao saw that no one spoke, so he stepped forward and said: "Emperor, the sale of copper is unique to Xixuan, and it is usually necessary to enter the Taiping with the approval of the imperial court, and private sales are prohibited. The New Year is approaching, and if Si Bingfu conducts a large-scale search of Anyang City at this time, I am afraid it will not be appropriate. “

Lord Hai said unceremoniously: "Now, the minister acts as Si Bingfu, and one of the responsibilities of Si Bingfu is to maintain the safety of Anyang City. The role and power of copper sales are known to all ministers, otherwise it would be impossible for the imperial court to control it. If it is not strictly investigated, I am afraid that this Taiping will not be able to control the sale of copper. “

"Hai Daren is worried, Wang does not mean not to control. The output of Xixuan's copper sales is extremely low, and it is impossible to enter Taiping on a large scale. Now that the end of the year is approaching, there is a shortage of manpower, and if Anyang City is comprehensively searched at this time, the ministers are afraid that it will cause a commotion among the people. “

"What does Elder Wang think?" Long Xiang threw the question to the silent Wang Cen.

Wang Cen took a step forward and said: "What the two adults said makes sense, the New Year is approaching, and the patrols inside and outside Anyang City are usually raised by the soldiers, if there is another team of people and horses, disturbing the people, it may also cause unnecessary trouble." But what Hai-sama said is also reasonable. The power of copper sales is too great, and it has to be guarded against, but the traders who introduce copper sales without permission should be for lamps and firecrackers, so they can increase the intensity of patrols and inspections. “

Long Xiang said lightly: "What Elder Wang said makes sense, the New Year is approaching, and the people of Si Bingfu still stay to patrol Anyang City, but they will increase patrols in these places that may be used to sell copper, as well as the entrance and exit ports of traders, and they will strengthen inspections." The power of such a thing as copper is ten times more powerful than firecrackers, and the widow doesn't want anything to happen in Anyang City. “

"Yes, Your Majesty. Hai-sama bowed and returned to his place.

Long Xiang nodded and said, "Si Lifu's excerpt, everyone has seen it, there is no problem, just send it to the courtiers." The affairs of the states are not much of a problem, and what else is there to play?"

The courtiers below did not speak, and at this time, a small eunuch presented this fold in his hand to the middle of the court, and said: "Emperor, General Zhuge has arrived." “

Long Xiang pretended to be surprised and said: "General Zhuge has already given the excerpt of General Zhuge this season's report?" ““

Wang Xi respectfully placed the fold in front of Long Xiang.

Wang Cen and Wang Mao lowered their heads and glanced at each other secretly. At this time, what was written in General Zhuge Da's excerpt? One of the only people who could restrain the plan was General Zhuge Da. Wang Mao and Wang Cen secretly looked at Long Xiang's expression.

Long Xiang closed the fold and said to the ministers: "General Zhuge has not recovered yet, and General Zhuge requests to enter the border early to practice military affairs, so that he can return to the mansion in time for the coldest time." What do you think?"

Wang Cen looked back at the courtiers, presumably everyone knew that Long Xiang was just talking, and he didn't mean to ask. Wang Cen took a step forward and said: "General Zhuge guards the border, and in order to improve the quality of the army, every year at the coldest time, he enters the border and conducts exercises on the barren border that connects with northern Xinjiang. Usually at this time, the emperor would let the surrounding soldiers enter the border and guard the border instead of General Zhuge . This time, General Zhuge was unwell, but he still entered the border exercises. Having such a responsible general is a blessing for peace and a blessing for the emperor. “

Wang Cen's sycophant shot was just right.

"What does Elder Wang mean, that the widow wants to allow it?"

"Naturally, Emperor. General Zhuge has been guarding the border all year round, and if he can come back before the year this time, he can also have a good year. “

"Well, what Elder Wang said makes sense. Long Xiang smiled and said: "The widow has such a loyal general, naturally he can't live up to it, the widow is approved, and later, you will take the widow's edict and go to the local army." Hai-sama, let's let people go too. “

"Yes, Your Majesty. Hai said.

After going down to the court, Wang Mao naturally followed Wang Cen closely, and his face couldn't help but be happy.

Wang Cen only spoke after getting into the car, looked at him, held his hand warmly and said, "So happy?"

"Of course, Elder Wang, you see, General Zhuge led the troops to practice at this time, and the surrounding troops guarded the border, so the distribution of troops near Anyang City would be even less, and if you want to return to Anyang City at that time, there will be no time at all. “

Wang Cen nodded and said, "That's right, but General Zhuge will come back a year ago." “

Wang Mao thought for a while, nodded, looked at Wang Cen and said, "Does Elder Wang mean that the plan should be advanced?"

Wang Cen smiled and stopped talking.

Fuzhou

Fuzhou, which is close to Yinshan, passed the winter early, and it was even colder.

"Sir, your letter is from Anyang City. Wang Liang ran and jumped into the town guard's mansion.

Wang Yi was looking at the map in the study, and when she heard Wang Liang's voice from afar, she turned her head.

"Who sent it?" Wang Liang handed the letter to Wang Yi and asked curiously.

"I guess it was sent by Mi-sama. Wang Yi said with a smile, opened the letter, roughly browsed it, and also approached the candle flame and put it in the brazier.

"What did Lord Hai say?" Wang Liang asked as he watched Wang Yi burn the letter.

Wang Yi looked at the letter in front of him, which gradually burned, and said, "What can I say, it's nothing more than complaining." The previous matter of selling copper was finally a little eyebrow-raising, but it was suppressed. It is estimated that he said it in the court recently, and it is not flattering. “

"Doesn't the emperor want to find out about the matter of nitrate copper?" Wang Liang said.

"It's not that I don't want to, I guess the emperor is clear, but I don't want to break it. Otherwise, the matter of the mountain blowing up half of the mountain, the emperor also suppressed it. Now, not the time. Yi shrank back, Wang Liang brought the brazier closer, I don't know why, I don't know when in Anyang City, Wang Yi was very afraid of the cold, and his body seemed to be much weaker.

"That's why Mr. will return to Fuzhou instead of following Wang Xi's father-in-law back to Anyang City. Wang Liang said abruptly.

"Yes, I'm just afraid, Anyang City is now full of gunsmoke. Go back and do what. Wang Yi said, looking at the map in front of him, before continuing: "This game of chess, step by step, you can't make a mistake, but you don't understand it too much, I just hope that Lord Hai can understand it." What's going on in Yinshan?"

"Hmph. Wang Liang pursed his lips and said, "Mr. discriminates against me." “

Wang Yi looked at Wang Liang in surprise and hunger: "You still use this word, but you misunderstood, it's not discriminating against you, it's discriminating against your IQ." Where's Aduo?"

"Ah Duo girl, it's time to go to Yin Mountain. “

"What is she going up there for?"

"It's not for sir, sir, you're so weak and unwinded, of course you don't understand. No one can figure out the movement of Yinshan, and even the soldiers have heard of it. Ah Duo felt sorry for Mr., so he went in person. “

"It's dangerous, hey, hurry, prepare the car. Wang Yi sighed, put away the map of Taiping, and stood up.

"Where to go?"

"Yin Mountain. “

"Didn't Mr. reply to Lord Hai?"

He was a smart man and didn't need it. With that, Wang Yi raised her feet and walked out of the room.

"It's Lord Hai who is not as important as Miss Aduo. Wang Liang muttered a few words, but still followed behind Wang Yi.