There was a palace riot in Kyoto three years ago, and a large number of masters in the palace died, but it became simpler, and the overall atmosphere became much more calm and direct. The queen is dead, and His Majesty doesn't seem to have the idea of re-establishing the queen, and the queen mother is dead, and there is no old woman sitting in a high position staring at those concubines. Concubine Shu accepted the result of her own son's death very indifferently, and just ate fasting in the deserted palace, and His Majesty did not send her to the cold palace, which was already extremely merciful and gracious.

In today's palace, the woman who speaks the most powerful is naturally the biological mother of the third prince, Yi Guifei, and the biological mother of the eldest prince, Concubine Ning, these two mothers are the injured party in the palace change, and they have formed a bloody friendship in the battle, and they cooperate to deal with the affairs of the palace, which is extremely harmonious.

As for the succession that can affect the atmosphere of the harem the most, it is unlikely to cause any major problems at the moment. Although His Majesty has not yet appointed another crown prince, anyone with a discerning eye knows that the prince who is most likely to take over the Qingguo country in the future is naturally the third prince Li Chengping.

Although the third prince is still young, only a thirteen or fourteen-year-old boy, the only two "brothers" who can threaten his status, the eldest prince is well known, and he has no snooping heart for the throne, and half of the blood of the female slaves in Dongyi City on his body also makes him have natural difficulties in succeeding to the throne.

There is also a potential competitor, which is naturally Fan Xian. But after all, Lord Xiao Fan is just an illegitimate child, and he is the husband of the third prince, the most important thing is to look at the movements over the years. Little Fan didn't have the slightest interest in that chair at all.

Of course, in the eyes of the ministers and the ladies in the palace. Fan Xian is not interested. It's still a question worth pondering. But at least for now. The road of the Three Princes is the land of light. The help of the side is real. The trajectory of the entire Kyungguok Day is clear. Therefore, the atmosphere in the palace is good. Solidarity meetings are held every day. Everyone's goblin spirit is full of uplifting.

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Fan Xian went all the way. When I returned to Kyoto, it was dusk. After entering the deep palace. It was dark all over. He sat in the imperial study. I touched my belly in a soft bulging. I couldn't help frowning. I thought that I should have gone to the Fresh Wind Pavilion to pick up the steamed buns on the hour and then enter the palace.

It's just a wonderful idea. He has the responsibility of His Majesty. Since it is to return to Beijing to report an errand. Where to dare to stay outside the palace. When I was secretly annoyed. Suddenly, I saw two little eunuchs walking into the imperial study with a food box.

His Majesty did not know where to have dinner in the palace at this time. Even though the inner court informed him that Fan Xian had returned to Beijing. I can't catch up at this time. Fan Xian looked at the things in the food box in a daze. smiled. said, "Know I haven't eaten?"

Eunuch Yao generally accompanied His Majesty's side. The head of the eunuch on duty outside the imperial study today. is also an old acquaintance of Fan Xiandi. It was the father-in-law Dai who made great contributions in the palace incident.

Father-in-law Dai looked at Fan Xian with a smile. said: "The little grandfather is anxious about state affairs. I guess I missed the meal. Pick up some snack pads first. His Majesty was dining in the harem at this time. I want to reward you with a bowl of caviar rice. I'm afraid it's too late. ”

Fan Xian was not polite. Begin to attack the contents of the food box. As a courtier. When His Majesty the Emperor is not there. I was already sitting in the imperial study. This would have been a sin of murder. Eat without asking for a meal in the imperial study. It's even more disrespectful. It's just that he has already received a special purpose. So sit on the ground. Eat land with confidence.

Grandpa Dai thought to himself with a smile on the side. Lord Xiao Fan is not an ordinary courtier after all. I immediately thought of the recent news that had been spreading all over the world. Dai Gonggong's heart is hot again. Lord Xiao Fan has made immortal deeds for Qingguo, and I don't know how His Majesty will reward him. The reason why this eunuch leader is hot is hot. It's all because he knows that most of his future is in the hands of His Majesty. The other half is completely connected with Lord Xiao Fan.

He has been smooth sailing in the palace in this life. It wasn't until Fan Xian appeared that he began to be unlucky. Begin to resurge. Because in the Kyoto rebellion. He made a big move. So now he has become a deputy chief eunuch. The status is higher than when he was in the palace of the concubine. It is even more noble.

Grandpa Dai occasionally thinks with fear. If you have been on duty in the palace of Concubine Shu. Now I'm afraid that I have become a member of the cold palace. Even already dead. This section comes to mind. He couldn't help but glance back out of the corner of his eye. Now follow this little eunuch with himself. At the beginning, he was also a popular person in the imperial study. It's a pity that he later served his master in the East Palace. Although nothing has been done. But the status has plummeted.

Fan Xian put down his chopsticks. and Dai's father-in-law said a few words gently. Only then did he slowly turn his gaze to the back of him. Look at that more and more composure. However, the pimples on the face were still very clear young eunuchs. He said calmly: "You are not dead yet. Some of them came as a surprise. ”

Hong Zhu's face was full of respect, and he saluted Fan Xian. replied: "Go back to the little grandfather." Slaves receive divine grace. I just came out of the cold palace a few years ago. ”

"In the future, remember to serve Your Majesty with more heart. Fan Xian said a sentence without saltiness. He stopped talking.

Father-in-law Dai saw that his mood was a little low, so he flattered him casually, and then led Hong Zhu out of the imperial study. I thought to myself. There have always been rumors in the palace that this Xiao Hong's father-in-law and Xiao Fan are not at the same eye. Back then, it was Lord Xiao Fan who kicked this little guy to the East Palace. Today it seems. And so it was.

He couldn't help but sneer three times in his heart. secretly thought about Hong Zhu. Even if there was Hong's husband taking care of him back then. Still no match for the little grandfather from outside the palace stretched out his hand. Now Hong's husband has died. Hong Xiu's position in the palace is embarrassing.

Grandpa Dai didn't notice it at all. When you leave the study room by yourself. Fan Xian and Hong Xiu glanced at each other, and there was a look of mutual concern in their eyes. Then nodded softly, imperceptibly.

There was silence in the imperial study, and Fan Xian silently combed through the thoughts in his head. It was a matter of course for Hong Zhu to come out of the cold palace. This kid has always been very pleasing to the nobles of the palace. In the case of the rebellion. On the bright side, Hong Xiu didn't know anything at all. It is a matter of course. Of course. In this matter. Fan Xian also made many detours. gave Hong embroidery some strength

As for the entanglement with each other for three years. Fan Xian didn't think about it anymore. At least this little eunuch has helped himself too much. Emotionally speaking, it is always the other party that you owe each other, not the other party owes yourself.

Just thinking like this, there was a rush of footsteps outside the imperial study, faintly from the other side of the glass window. Illuminates the night. Drifted this way.

Fan Xian hurriedly withdrew his arms and stretched out. Stood up to greet His Majesty.

The door to the study was pushed open. His Majesty the Emperor of Qingguo, dressed in bright yellow single clothes, strode in, and his cheeks were calm on the slightly thin ground. Only the gray hair on his temples reveals his true age and the mind that has been consumed too much over the years.

A group of serving eunuchs did not enter, and Eunuch Yao was extremely clever to close the door of the imperial study tightly, and only the emperor and Fan Xian were left in the entire imperial study.

The Emperor sat down comfortably on the soft couch. Rubbing his knees with both hands, his eyes looked at Fan Xian. Suddenly laughed.

Fan Xian was confused by this string of laughter. Somewhat embarrassed to stand in place.

The Emperor shook his head. said, "You're fine. ”

Since it is very good. Why do you want to shake your head? Fan Xian smiled bitterly, took out the secret music box prepared in the courtyard beside him, and put it on the low table in the soft couch.

The Emperor opens the box. I looked at it seriously. All of this box is the preliminary results of the negotiation between Nanqing and Dongyi City. and the Supervisory Yuan's analysis of the bottom line of Dongyi City. As well as the map of the territory of Dongyi City, as well as the detailed situation of the financial distribution of the people.

The matter of Dongyi City has already shocked the whole world, and the envoys in charge of the negotiations, including Fan Xian himself. We maintain a daily exchange of details of negotiations with the Kyoto Imperial Palace. The Emperor was clear about the details of the negotiations. But after all, the two places are far apart. It's really important to know first-hand. It is true that Fan Xian needs to go back to Beijing. Do a face-to-face ceremony.

The emperor slowly put down the scroll in his hand, stood up, walked to the wall of the imperial study, and opened the curtain on the wall.

Under the curtain is a large map of the whole day. The roads of each county are clearly delineated. Or even the coastline to the east and south. It is also drawn in great detail. This map includes not only the territory of Qingguo, but also the territory of Northern Qi and Dongyi.

When Fan Xian really entered the imperial study for the first time. Sit with those scholars. I've seen this map before. I know that the monarchs and ministers of Qingguo are extremely enthusiastic about expanding the borderland. It's just that there were three princes by the emperor's side at that time, but now two are gone.

The Emperor's steady palm moved across the map. Although the interior of the imperial study is brightly lit. But after all, it's not a shadowless lamp in the operating room. Wherever his palm moved to the map, there was darkness. It's like a black arrowhead, containing countless powers, representing hundreds of thousands of troops, full of murderous intent.

The palm of his hand fell above Dongyi City and the four vassal states, and he patted it gently. The emperor didn't turn his head, and said calmly: "Without spending a single soldier, I will own this place, Fan Xian, how do you say I should reward you?"

"The negotiations are not over yet, there are still disputes within Jianlu, and the princes of those vassal states are only afraid that they will have to rebel, and the most important thing is the garrison, I don't know if it will cause a backlash from Dongyi City in the future. ”

Fan Xian replied with a smile, he could see that although the emperor was calm at this time, the joy in his heart could not be hidden, this emperor who wanted to dominate the world and establish ten thousand generations of immortal achievements, it took decades to finally clear the two major opponents of the bitter lotus and the Sigu sword, and took the first step in the journey of ten thousand miles, and that kind of pleasure could not be disguised.

"How's the Sigu Sword going?" the Emperor turned around and smiled, not continuing to ask about the reward, but instead asked about a matter that he was most concerned about.

"The whole body is paralyzed, and you will definitely die in three months. Fan replied very quickly, without a little mud and water.

The emperor pondered for a moment and then sighed softly: "I'm going to die, but I really admire this crazy sword, I took a loose hand from Uncle Liuyun Shishu, and was punched by me, and I can still live for so long, this person's physical strength is really the most powerful of us." ”

This remark naturally excludes Wuzhu.

Fan Xian's eyes moved slightly, and he said softly: "Fortunately, Sigu Jian did not die, only he can suppress those strong people in the sword house, if he hadn't nodded, I am afraid that this negotiation would not have succeeded." ”

The emperor smiled and said nothing. He has always been a little puzzled by his son, this sentence is saying good things for Sigu Sword, saying good things for a great grandmaster who is about to die. What's the point?

Fan Xian thought about it. And he said, "According to the minister." In this negotiation, I am afraid that we will only talk about next year. By that time, Si Gu Jian had already died. But now that he's set the tone. Spread to the four fields. Presumably, the disciples in the sword house did not dare to disobey. ”

"Will Wang Shisanlang take over as the master of the Jianlu Land?" the emperor suddenly asked, for this emperor, what is the personal relationship between Fan Xian and Wang Shisanlang, he doesn't care at all, he cares. In the future, it is necessary to truly control the territory of Dongyi City. The owner of the sword house. Must be a controllable person.

And that young disciple of the Sword House called Wang Shisanlang. The entanglement with Nam Kyung is extremely deep, regardless of his abilities. The first is a person who is able to control.

Fan Xiandi's heart tightened, his mind turned quickly, and he said, "The opening ceremony has been postponed for a month. No one said anything. But who the sword is going to hand over to the sword, the minister has not yet inquired. ”

"Don't ask. The emperor's face sank. "If Dongyi City is truly obedient. The owner of the sword house. Must be appointed by me. No matter who the sword chooses, if I don't nod my head and seal it, it won't work. ”

Fan Xian's lips were slightly bitter. He was worried that the sword was forcibly revealing the identity of the shadow. Let him become the second-generation master of the Sword Land. Now it seems that what we should be worried about is other issues, and Your Majesty's approach is very similar to the style of canonizing the head of the lama back then.

But it's right to think about it carefully, even if Qingguo will send officials to Dongyi City in the future. Garrison troops. But in the hearts of the residents of Dongyi City. The real main thing is still the children of Jianlu. This should also be stated in the land agreement between the two countries. Qingguo in fifty years. No changes will be made to the pattern of Dongyi City.

If Qingguo doesn't even have the nominal right to appoint and dismiss, Dong

What kind of submission is it?

This point, after the minister returned to Dongyi, he made it clear to the other party. Fan Xian didn't think about it anymore. It was very straightforward.

As long as Jian Lu lowered his head. For the rest of the country, there is no need to think about any small country trading houses. The emperor squinted his eyes and said, "If the Sigu Sword is smart enough, it won't do anything before he dies." If he's such an idiot. Naturally, I will teach him a profound lesson. ”

The Son of Heaven was furious. The world bleeds. The lesson that Emperor Qing said was naturally to send troops blatantly. Forcibly conquer Dongyi City by force.

Fan Xian did not pick up the topic. Asked directly: "If the Sword Mansion is decided, what will happen to the City Lord's Mansion?"

"Didn't the people in the city lord's mansion be killed by the Sigu Sword?" the emperor stood next to the map, and suddenly glanced at Fan Xian deeply, "Actually, it's not just strange to me, the civil and military forces of the Manchu Dynasty felt a little shocked in addition to their great joy, An Zhi, this old thing of Sigu Sword is very blue-eyed to you, I can't imagine that he can really suppress his madness and agree to your request." ”

Before going to Dongyi City, Fan Xian and the emperor had a long dispute in the palace, because in the emperor's opinion, even if the person Sigu Jian died, it was impossible for him to allow himself to guard Dongyi City for many years with a sword, and not a single soldier came out, and he didn't fire an arrow, so he descended to Nanqing. Fan Xian insisted on his own opinion, and it took a long time to persuade Emperor Qing to let him try.

The problem is, it was actually successful in the first attempt! This fact surprised the civil and military forces of the Qingguo Manchu Dynasty inexplicably, and made the emperor also very happy, and even faintly uneasy, because his illegitimate son really gave the world too many surprises.

Emperor Lao Tzu had doubts and suspicions in his eyes, but Fan Xian didn't seem to feel anything, and said directly with a wry smile: "The minister doesn't dare to take credit, if it weren't for the strong national strength of my Daqing, after the death of the sword, Dongyi City will only have two roads to descend or break, and it will never bow to my Daqing." ”

It is also true that any diplomatic negotiation is actually rooted in strength. For example, the general trend is beginning to emerge today, and the Northern Qi may have the strength to compete with Nanqing for many years, and the Dongyi City is not firm at all, such as duckweed in the water, such as light clouds in the sky, as long as the strong wind blows, it is a chaotic cloud scattered situation.

Under the oppression of Nanqing's powerful national power, Dongyi City did not have much choice. Fan Xian's success this time should actually be the success of His Majesty the Emperor Qingguo, because under his rule, it is an exceptionally powerful empire.

Fan Xian suddenly took a deep breath and said, "You also know that my mother came out of Dongyi City back then, and she always had a little bit of incense for me when she looked around the sword. ”

He knew that he couldn't hide this from the emperor, and he didn't want to hide it, so he simply said it directly. Sure enough, His Majesty the Emperor was obviously very clear about Ye Qingmei's past in Dongyi City back then, after hearing this. He just smiled slightly and said, "Sure enough." Look around the sword, what does he ask of you. ”

Fan Xian raised his head. Said seriously: "He hopes that Daqing will rule Dongyi City." Or is it now Dongyi City. ”

"Yes. The Emperor waved his hand categorically. didn't wait for Fan Xian to say anything, and said directly: "I want to go to Dongyi City." It is now Dongyi City, and now it has become the appearance of Jiangnan. What do I want him to do?"

Fan Xian was extremely shocked in his heart, he was most worried about the problem, and he was most worried about the problem, it turned out that it was not a problem at all in His Majesty's heart, and the emperor Lao Tzu wanted the land to be in Dongyi City, which was a large amount of overseas investment. Dongyi City, which has a faint taste of merchant autonomy.

Think of it. Fan Xian couldn't help but have infinite admiration for Emperor Lao Tzu. There are only emperors with extremely far-reaching vision. can tolerate such a situation, but I am afraid of His Majesty's mental vision. It's a little more expansive than you think......

Followed by. The emperor discussed with Fan Xian the details of Nadongyi's entry into the territory. and possible major problems, and related countermeasures. At this time, the night is getting deeper, but the floor in the imperial study has been so bright.

The territory of the world and the earth. In the details of this father and son, the appearance gradually changed.

After a long time. The Emperor rubbed his tired eyes. Go back. Look at the map again. The map of the world has changed. But the map hasn't changed. The emperor said softly, "Tomorrow I will make a new map." ”

"Congratulations, Your Majesty. Fan Xian said with a smile.

The Emperor finally laughed at this point, and his palm suddenly slapped heavily on the top of the map. That large expanse of exotic territory painted blue. The bright yellow clothes seem to carry an irresistible smell of perseverance.

"There's only this one left in the world. ”

Fan Xiandi's heart shrank suddenly.

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The Emperor asked the previous question for the second time: "Anzhi." How do you think I should reward you?"

There are many high-ranking masters in history. An example of not being able to die well. And when these examples are unlucky, it is often because of this sentence. Because their merits are too great, and they have already received too many rewards. So that there is no reward. It was impossible to give half of the chair to the examples on the dragon chair, so the examples all ran down the road to death without exception.

Occasionally, there are examples of successful rebellions. But that's a minority.

Hearing this question, Fan Xian didn't feel a little frightened, just a bitter face. Lost in thought. Because he didn't do much credit this time. According to the previous self-description, the return of Dongyi City to Shun is, in the final analysis, because of the strong national strength of Qingguo. He's just an introduction. It's an excuse. It's an excuse that the sword uses to convince itself.

As for the meritorious master, forgive it. Emperor Lao Tzu's self-confidence and narcissism is the first person in the ages, and he has never worried about which courtier and which son can run in front of him in his life. A powerful emperor. For the dragon chair under the ground people. There will be strong enough tolerance.

But Fan Xian does have the third trouble of the examples, that is, the problem of whether there is a reward or not, he is now a first-class duke, sitting on the two treasures of the Inner Treasury Supervision Yuan, and the power of the land in his hands accounts for one-third of the world, and then let the emperor Lao Tzu reward himself with something?

But I can't help but ask for a reward, everyone in the world is looking at Kyoto, if Fan Xian makes the first contribution, but none of them can get a reward, I am afraid that the courtiers will feel cold to Your Majesty.

After a long time, Fan Xian suddenly smiled bitterly

Looking at the emperor next to the map, he scratched his head and said self-deprecatingly: "Otherwise... The city is sealed to Weichen?"

Of course, this is a joke, a big joke, the king is at most a king of leisure, if you really want to divide Dongyi City, that is to tear the earth and seal the prince!

The emperor also laughed, but his smile was not as interesting as Fan Xian imagined, but instead revealed an inexplicable teasing taste: "It seems that Sigu Jian is really as said on Dadong Mountain, and he wants you to be the city lord." ”

Fan Xian's heart was cold, and he responded with a wry smile: "Anyway, that city lord doesn't care." ”

"Let's change it. The emperor didn't bother to answer his words at all, sat down, took a cup of warm tea and sipped it slowly, and said directly.

Fan Xian stood in front of the emperor, had a headache for a long time, and said tentatively: "But Dongyi City always has to send someone to take care of it, or ...... Let the prince be the lord of the city?"

In today's Qingguo, there is only one prince, the eldest prince, who himself has Dongyi blood and a noble status. And if you want to subdue the hearts of the Dongyi army and the people, and the eldest prince becomes the city lord of Dongyi City, it is indeed a wonderful move.

"The matter...... More on that later. The emperor's brows furrowed, obviously a little tempted by Fan Xian's proposal, but more ...... Not assured.

"I don't know how to start a middle school. Fan Xian suddenly muttered, "Stay with those old men every day, and I'm so bored that I'm dead." ”

The Emperor laughed and said, "Isn't Lord He also a scholar now? ”

This is just talking, of course, the emperor will not let Fan Xian give up the authority of the Supervision Yuan. Entering the middle book under the door, he broke his own arrangements for Qingguo's future. Just hearing the emperor's words, Fan Xian's eyes immediately appeared in front of him, the face of the hateful minister who guarded Ruoruo every day. He sneered and said, "If Your Majesty really wants to reward the minister, the minister wants to ask Your Majesty to reward two wills." ”

Regarding the matter of marriage, Fan Xian and the emperor have been fighting a cold war for more than half a year, and Fan Xian opened his mouth at this time. The emperor knew what he wanted to say, and said in his heart, "How dare you kid ask for mercy?"

"A will for Ruoruo, a will for Roujia. Fan Xian said in a low voice: "Please allow the emperor to allow them to choose their own sons-in-law." ”

The emperor looked at him coldly, and after a while, he suddenly spoke: "Roujia's matter." I've got you done, but I'm not allowed to get married to your sister!"

Fan Xian was furious, but his heart was calm. He knew that Emperor Lao Tzu had always refused to let go of his mouth in this matter. Because the other party is going to borrow this thing. Hold yourself down completely, unless you let go. With the affection of father and son, the will of the monarch and the minister to plead with the other party, the other party will never give up.

This is gambling, not just gambling, what the emperor wants is to completely master Fan Xian and let Fan Xian completely bow his head in front of him. Because the emperor has always clearly felt that his son is different from other sons, and there are too many traces of his mother.

The dead sons are extremely respectful to themselves on the surface, but secretly they are thinking about something that is not as good as pigs and dogs. And An Zhi is from the bones reveals a trace of unwilling to be honest. Although the emperor admired Fan Xian's "sincerity", he wanted to brand this sincerity as "red loyalty"

"There is no need to say anything more. The emperor stared at Fan Xian with a cold face, suddenly thought of something, and said with a slight smile: "Just one of Roujia's wills, I want to reward you for today's work, which is indeed a little unreasonable." But...... I remember, you're still only the Inspectorate?"

Fan Xian's heart moved, knowing that the drama was coming, but his face was confused.

"Chen Pingping's old dog doesn't care about it anyway. You will directly succeed the dean, and let the old guy have a good rest. The emperor looked at him slightly mockingly, and said, "In your early twenties, I asked you to take the position of the president of the Supervision Yuan, which can be regarded as a high grace, why don't you hurry up and thank you?"

It is true that Fan Xian is only the director of the Supervision Yuan, but after so many years, under Chen Pingping's deliberate cultivation and delegation of power, he has already mastered the entire Supervision Yuan, what is the difference between him and the dean? The emperor actually used such a natural promotion at this time, so he sent away the credit he had made in Dongyi City, blocking his idea of breaking the marriage, which was really a bit unkind.

The corners of Fan Xian's lips twitched twice, as if he wanted to be disrespectful in annoyance, but after all, he suppressed his emotions, saluted indiscriminately, thanked him, and left the palace. The emperor smiled in the imperial study, and did not take this son for being rude.

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That night, Fan Xian went back to his house, and did not go to the second thing immediately, because through the dialogue in the mainland of the imperial study, his mood was already relaxed. At least His Majesty the Emperor, who seemed to be omnipotent, could not grasp the subtle movements of the whole world, and in the battle of temper and character, he won another game.

Sit on the edge of the bed with your feet soaked in the hot water. Lin Wan'er's face was full of tiredness, leaning on his shoulder, and said, "I don't know how to say it when I come back, there is no preparation at home, the people are asleep, and you refuse to wake them up." ”

"After a few days, I will go to Dongyi City to preside. Fan Xian gently held his wife's hand and said with a smile: "I can't help it." ”

"You don't know who took your name. Lin Wan'er yawned, obviously a woman who gave birth to a child, but her face still had an indelible childishness, especially the round cheeks, which made Fan Xian happy.

He gently pinched his wife's face and said with a smile: "Who would take such a tasteless name except that one." ”

"Why are you so interested today?" Lin Wan'er suddenly sighed.

Fan Xian said proudly: "I asked for a good official today, and I will go out of the city and into the park to drive people away!"

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