"Don't look at Wen Yuan's appearance now, her trouble will come soon. "www.biquge.info Looking at the bright sunshine outside the window, Empress Zhang's face showed a cold sneer.

Princess Xinxuan didn't quite understand: "Trouble? What trouble can she have?"

Empress Zhang turned around, pointed to a bee flying by outside the window, and said with a smile: "When this flower blooms beautifully, the bee butterfly will be attracted to it." If a man is good, handsome, and famous, the matchmaker will also rush to come and find him by himself. It's the same with women. Speaking of which, this is actually an unexpected good thing. If it weren't for my son, you inadvertently broke Wen Yuan's secret, forcing her to uncover the birthmark on her head, and when she waited for Yi Yong to enter Beijing, she could only watch them get married. Now, everyone knows that Wen Yuan is unparalleled in beauty, and everyone is envious of her. I'm trying to think about it, if Wen Yuan's reputation is even greater, and this name of the country and the city spreads farther and more people know about it, what will happen to things?"

Princess Xinxuan is very smart, and she can understand it at all. She thought for a moment, and a look of surprise suddenly appeared on her face: "What does the queen mother mean, is it to let more men compete with Yi Yonghou for Wen Yuan?"

Empress Zhang nodded and smiled: "The more people, the more chaotic things will become." ”

Princess Xinxuan hesitated a little: "But, isn't this a good thing for Wen Yuan's slut?"

"You're thinking wrong!"

Empress Zhang sneered: "The deep relationship between Wen Yuan and Yi Yonghou is not a one-day achievement. You also saw it with your own eyes in the main hall that day, Yang Tianhong would rather risk angering your father and ask to marry Wen Yuan. If it had been someone else, he would never have brought it up on that occasion. At that time, everyone thought that Wen Yuan was an ugly ghost, and no one thought that the birthmark on her face was fake. If Wen Yuan showed her true face early that day. There will definitely be countless people in the court who will stand up and speak out to stop it. Now, although His Majesty has agreed to the marriage contract, there is no wedding ceremony for a day, and this kind of thing cannot be counted for a day. Even if he is brave and brave and has repeatedly made great achievements, your father will definitely regret how much he values him. In a word. What we have to do now is to spread the word about Wen Yuan's unparalleled beauty as soon as possible, so that the more people who know, the better. ”

Princess Xinxuan's thoughts are obviously different from Empress Zhang's. She said angrily, "Queen Mother, this matter is by no means as simple as you think. Brave and violent. He was not even afraid of Li Shangshu and Master Xuan, how could he be afraid of the so-called fame? Let alone those men who coveted Wen Yuan. Did the queen forget that in the first battle in southern Xinjiang, she bravely waited for the battle to kill 100,000. Just this bravery, who can compare with me in the Great Chu Dynasty? In this capital, I can be regarded as seeing through it. Capable men are poor. Men with status are just rubbish and stupid. If you talk about the best among them, there is only one Yang Tianhong. The queen mother spread Wen Yuan's reputation in this way, which was beneficial and harmless to her at all. Even if others are unwilling, in front of Yang Tianhong's killing god, they don't even dare to let go of a fart. ”

I have to admit that Princess Xinxuan's insights are quite unique and to the point.

Empress Zhang shook her head, obviously helpless about her daughter's stubborn thoughts. He could only lower his voice and point out the window: "I really don't know whether to say that you are smart, or should I say that you are short-sighted? Try to think as far as you can, the farther the better. ”

The farther away the better?

Princess Xinxuan looked confused, and followed Queen Zhang's guidance, but she only saw the blue sky and white clouds outside the window, but there was nothing superfluous.

Looking at the daughter who didn't know and couldn't understand his intentions. Empress Zhang couldn't help but laugh angrily. I can only prompt again: "Over there, what direction?"

Princess Xinxuan lowered her head, glanced at the projection of the sun shining under her feet, and subconsciously replied: "North." ”

Empress Zhang said in a low voice: "That's not it." It's been said so clearly, don't you still understand?"

Princess Xinxuan frowned and thought for a long time. Suddenly, his eyes widened, and he exclaimed in great surprise: "Queen Mother, what do you mean ......?"

Empress Zhang hurriedly raised her middle finger to block in front of Princess Xinxuan's stupidity, looked around at no one, and lowered her voice: "This matter must not be publicized." How to deal with it, the queen mother has her own consideration. Things should change in the next few days, as long as Wen Yuan's reputation spreads out of the palace, there will naturally be someone outside. Rest assured, your father is a man who understands and must know how to deal with this matter. Speaking of which, this time it was Wen Yuan's slut who lifted a stone and shot himself in the foot. Although Yi Yonghou has a deep love for her, it is also destined that the two of them cannot be together. Hahahaha!"

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There's always a lot to say between father and daughter. Sent away Xiang Guang, the king of Changle, and Emperor Shunming saw Xiaohe in Lingxiu Palace according to the previous arrangement. After all, he is a father, and seeing his daughter grow up and become so beautiful, he is naturally happy, and the amount of food has increased a lot compared to usual.

The father and daughter said this, and soon it was time to hold the lamp.

Suddenly, Dongfang Kong, the chief attendant of the inner chamberlain, hurriedly came in from outside, glanced at Xiaohe with a very worried gaze, and then walked up to Emperor Shunming, and said in a calm tone: "Your Majesty, Rongdi envoy Moto asks to see you." ”

"Oh?"

Emperor Shunming was a little surprised: "Rong Di's envoy Motuo? is the barbarian who stayed in the capital all the year round? It's so late, what is he asking to see me? I don't have time to see him today, you can just find an excuse to send him away." If there is anything, I will talk about it in a few days. ”

Dongfang Kong's wrinkled face was faintly bitter, and he continued: "Your Majesty, Moto is here because there are some things he wants to discuss with His Majesty. If it weren't for the important matter, the old slave would definitely not disturb His Majesty and the princess at this time. ”

Emperor Shunming put away the smile on his face, and his expression became solemn. Dongfang Kongnai is his confidant, and he will never talk nonsense, let alone make arbitrary comments on major affairs between the DPRK and China. If even Dongfang Kong feels important, then he has a reason to meet Moto at this time.

Xiaohe is very well-behaved. She got up from her seat, made a blessing to Emperor Shunming, and said softly: "My father has a major national matter to deal with, don't worry about the son's side." The coming day is long, my father has something to do today, and we can meet again tomorrow. ”

Seeing his daughter so sensible, Emperor Shunming couldn't help but feel relieved. This is the difference, Princess Xinxuan, born to Queen Zhang, has a detached personality, if something can't achieve its goal. It will always be pestering itself, annoying. In contrast, the sensible and sensible Xiaohe instantly rose to a new height in the heart of Emperor Shunming. It's no wonder that this is, after all, the only bloodline left by his most beloved woman, and it is also his most precious relative.

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The outer hall of the Qinzheng Palace is the place where Emperor Shunming used to receive foreign ministers. It didn't take much time to come from Lingxiu Palace. I am very happy today, Emperor Shunming drank a few more glasses at dinner, his mouth was sprayed with wine, and his brain was a little drunk.

Dongfang Kong helped Emperor Shunming to sit down on the soft couch, he bowed slightly, and motioned to Dongfang Kong: "Announce him to come in! These Rong Di are really troublesome, and they have to enter the palace to see me at this time." I want to see what he does."

The muscles on Dongfang Kong's face twitched. I opened my mouth to speak, but I endured it, and in the end I didn't make a sound. He bowed to Emperor Shunming and walked backwards out of the outer hall of the Qinzheng Palace. After a while, a tall man wearing a silk brocade robe walked in.

"Da Rong Di envoy Moto, see His Majesty the Emperor of Chu. ”

There was a fierce intent between the man's eyebrows. The skin is rough, but the face is cleanly shaved. Speak loudly. But it doesn't seem rude. Rongdi is adjacent to the border of Chu State, so it will naturally be influenced by the culture of the Central Plains. Poetry and etiquette had a great influence on Rong Di. Cultural barbarians like Moto are not too numerous among Rongdi, but they are not too few.

Emperor Shunming drank the sobering soup, and his brain was already a lot clearer. He motioned for Moto to sit down on a chair on the side of the hall, and asked lightly, "The envoy has been asking to see him all night, but I don't know what is the matter?"

Moto, who had just sat down, got back to his feet. With a little arrogance and a little imperceptible anger, he said: "I, Rong Di Da Dan Yu, came to Beijing just for the peace between Rong Di and Da Chu. However, why did Your Majesty deceive me again and again? How can this be said to be frank and honest, and how can the war disaster be eliminated?"

This is very inexplicable. Emperor Shunming didn't know what to do. Subconsciously ask, "What the hell do you mean? ”

Chu and Rong Di have always been enemies. Although Rong Di sent to be stationed in the capital during the season, there were wars between the two families from time to time. This relationship is somewhat similar to that of an embassy in another world.

Moto took a step forward and said in an urn voice: "Your Majesty should know that last year the Northland suffered a drought, thousands of miles of pasture dried up, and millions of cattle and sheep starved to death. According to the meaning of King Zuoxian and the kings of our clan, there is no other way to find anything other than to eat in Dachu when he goes south. Fortunately, our clan Da Dan was sympathetic to His Majesty the Emperor of Chu and ordered us to come to the capital to ask for relatives. As long as His Majesty the Emperor of Chu is willing to marry, then there will be no more soldiers between Rong Di and Chu, and our clan is also willing to exchange cattle and sheep for your country's grain and rice to survive this disaster year. ”

Emperor Shunming bowed slightly. Moto's words are true. Last fall, to be precise. At this time of year, Rong Di will rely on the autumn high horse fat and go south to plunder. Maybe it's because the state of Chu has increased its military efforts on the northern border defense over the years, or because there is a dispute within Rong Di, in short, Rong Di did not cross the border last year, and the soldiers and civilians in the border area have had a good year of stability and peace. It was at that time that the envoy Moto led the delegation to Beijing, and they expressed their intention to make peace with the state of Chu.

At that time, the ministers of the DPRK and China discussed this matter. It is believed that this must be due to the internal disputes of Rong Di, and there are contradictions on the issue of whether to attack the Chu State. Otherwise, with Rong Di's arrogant and brutal style, he will definitely not let go of this opportunity. The purpose of Heqin should be that Rong Di wants to get a large amount of money and rice from the Chu State without bloodshed. Doing so is very much in the interests of Rong Di. First, you don't have to spend human lives and livestock, and second, you can also get the rich materials of Chu State out of thin air. In short, for Rong Di, who is in the midst of a disaster year, it is definitely a good deal to make sure that you don't lose money.

Emperor Shunming wanted to refuse to be friendly at that time. However, many ministers of the imperial court felt that it would be a good thing to spend some money, grain, and rice to keep the border safe. For this reason, the household department specially transferred the money spent over the years to prove that the cost of money and food was much higher than that of the relatives by adding heavy troops on the border. Under the discussion of everyone, Emperor Shunming could only obey. After many negotiations between the courtiers and the envoys of Rongdi, the dowry agreed upon by the two sides was finally set at 500,000 horses of cloth, 9 million taels of silver, and a total of 800,000 stones of rice and wheat.

There was a great drought in the north, and the Chu State could not get more rice and grain. Moto knew this, and although the number of dowries was much smaller than expected, it was better than nothing. After all, the main purpose of this peace is to get silver money and rice grain from the Chu State. As for whether war will break out again between the two countries, whether to fight or not, and when to fight? Chu State has no initiative at all in these matters, and Rong Di has the final say.

In a word. And pro is just an excuse. Of course, the state of Chu can also get about two years of stability from it. As the court officials said, the cost of sending troops to fight back is much higher than that given by Heqin. If the border officers and soldiers suffered heavy casualties, the losses far exceeded the dowry list.

Since the things that everyone likes are materials, money and food, it is no longer important to choose with relatives. As is customary. Emperor Shunming handed over the matter to the Zongren Mansion, selected a palace maid with a good appearance, and gave him the title of county lord. Immediately afterwards, she continuously improved the identity and character of this woman, and gave her the name of Princess Yuehua. Now, everything is almost arranged, just wait for autumn, and the team can go on the road to the north Rongdi.

The reason for choosing Autumn and Qin is also the consideration of the ministers of the DPRK and China. If you go with the pro-team early. Maybe Rong Di will turn his face and deny people when he gets the supplies, money and food, and plunder across the border again. If he is late, Rong Di will say that Chu State is not trustworthy. Choosing autumn to pass is the best time of the year, neither too early nor too late. In this way, the time for Rong Di to go south can be postponed for another year.

Emperor Shunming didn't understand what had already been discussed. Why did the messenger Moto speak out again at this time? Could it be, Rong Di thinks. The amount of materials on marrying with relatives is not enough, and you can't regret it?

Emperor Shunming thought so in his heart, but Moto, the envoy of Rongdi, looked very angry. His voice was very loud, causing a burst of reverberation in the hall: "Dare to ask His Majesty the Emperor of Chu, who is this Princess Yuehua?"

Princess Yuehua?

How could Rong Di suddenly think of this question?

Emperor Shunming faintly felt a sudden twitch in his heart. He instinctively tilted his head. glanced at Dongfang Kong, the chief attendant standing next to him, and found that Dongfang Kong's face was also full of doubts.

When Moto asked to meet Emperor Shunming, Dongfang Kong felt that something was not quite right. Moto spoke very directly, even in front of Dongfang Kong, the chief attendant, he did not hide it at all. He claimed that the princess of Chu and Qin had a problem and needed Emperor Shunming to give him an explanation. Otherwise. The Rong Di mission will not leave the capital at all, and will definitely not agree to the peace agreement signed before.

Emperor Shunming cleared his mind, leaned forward, and said seriously and majestically: "Princess Yuehua is my direct royal family of Dachu. Noble status, beautiful appearance. Previously, the golden book of documents issued by the Zongren Mansion was clearly written. What, do you have a problem with this?"

"Immediate royal family?"

"Honorable?"

"Beautiful?"

Moto laughed and said: "It is said that His Majesty the Emperor Chu is honest, but now when I see it, I know that there are many unclear and untrue rumors in the world." Dare to ask Your Majesty, how old is Princess Yuehua? Who is raised in the harem? Can His Majesty the Emperor of Chu give an explanation to this envoy?"

"Presumptuous!"

Moto's question was very rude, and the enraged Emperor Shunming got up from his chair and pointed at Moto and reprimanded: "A foreign envoy dares to roar and ask questions in front of me. Do you know etiquette, do you know death?"

For Emperor Shunming's anger, Moto was not afraid, shook his head again and again and laughed: "My lord spit out empty bastard Yu once said that the Chu people are all self-righteous people who play with their tongues, but they don't have any strength in their hands, and they are useless on the battlefield. The year before last, our Rongdi army went south and fought in the city of Xiangzhou, the Chu army was defeated, and 20,000 people were beheaded. Today, there is grass and corpses, bones are hidden in the grass, and wolves are more abundant than ever before because of the abundance of food. If you go back to the front and turn over the old calendar, in the battle of Yanzhou, more than 30,000 people in Dachu died in the battle of Qianshuichuan. The leading general Huang Guangqi was captured alive, and Da Danyu ordered someone to tie him up on the rocky beach and let the hungry eagles and wolves share the food. This man was also stubborn, and did not ask for mercy until he died. Da Dan Yu ordered someone to cut off Huang Guangqi's head, inlay it with gold and silver, and make it into a wine vessel. My family's Da Shan Yu likes this wine bowl very much, and is also ready to continue to capture more Chu generals alive, and then also cut off the head to make a bowl, and give one to each of the princes of the Rongdi tribes. His Majesty the Emperor of Chu actually threatened with life and death, isn't he afraid that my family's Da Danyu will lead a million troops across the Great Wall in a rage to lead a million troops to rush across the Great Wall and kill Chu for thousands of miles?"

"Presumptuous!"

Emperor Shunming was so angry that he trembled, and roared loudly: "A foreign envoy dares to speak out in front of me. You, you, you ......"

The latter words, Emperor Shunming couldn't say it anyway. Although Moto's position was only a thousand households, he could not be reprimanded as freely as he did with the ministers of the court. After all, Rong Di is the biggest threat to the Chu State at the moment. The nomads dismounted for the people and mounted for the army. Tuyu Hun Shan Yu was also the wisest leader of the Rong Di for hundreds of years. In the past few decades, Rong Di in the north has recuperated, and the number of people who control the strings has grown from more than 1.2 million in the previous generation to more than 2 million today. Tuguhun annexed other tribes on the steppe and occupied the red and blue mountains, which were the most abundant in water and grass. Under pressure from the north, Chu had to draw troops from other places to increase the garrison of the Great Wall. (To be continued.) )