After gossiping, Pei You and Xiao Lingjiang talked about today's events: "Yongmu is leaving, I'm afraid he won't show up easily." Although she saved her life and identity because of the seizure, the emperor will definitely not trust her again. ”

The Mei clan colluded with the shrine to change the dynasty. The dignified princess of Da Zhou is very likely to be taken away by the daughter of the Mei family and occupy her body and identity.

Even if the emperor didn't see it as believing, but with the joint testimony of Yuan Buxi and Xiao Lingjiang, the seed of doubt in his heart was planted.

If Yongmu had a way to deal with it in time to prove her innocence, maybe there was room for reversal in this matter, but she played a trick and disappeared.

The thorn in the emperor's heart will only get deeper and deeper.

Even if she showed up one day to prove that she was in good spirits, the emperor would definitely not reassure him anymore.

"It's just the ...... of the crown prince and the queen"

The queen and the crown prince must not have known about Mei Zenniang's seizure.

This happened in the Northlands. At that time, even Ah Ji didn't know her identity, and the royal family never got the whereabouts of the eldest princess. Later, it was Yongmu himself who appeared in front of the emperor and empress by saving Yongle, and he was recognized by them and returned to the royal family.

But it is difficult to say whether the two of them were pulled into the matter between the Mei family and the Divine Palace because of the relationship between Yongmu.

After all, since Yongmu's return, the prince's position has become more and more stable, and the emperor's heart for easy storage has gradually faded.

In the meantime, is there a relationship between the Mei family or the shrine?

Xiao Lingjiang frowned and sighed: "Whether the crown prince and the queen are involved or not, I am not completely sure now. ”

"According to the identities of the two, there is no need for them to be involved with the Mei family and cause trouble again. But they are already related to the Mei family, and if they really have a different mind, or if they are inadvertently used by the Mei family, it is unknown......"

"This matter can only be reviewed slowly by the third division......"

Pei You looked at her and couldn't help sighing: "Auntie, are you worried in your heart?" ”

In any case, the queen and the crown prince are her blood relatives after all. If the two of them are really involved in the Mei clan and the Divine Palace, even if their lives are not affected, their status may not be guaranteed.

Xiao Lingjiang smiled helplessly: "If you say that it's not your business at all, it's false." But as far as I am concerned, although I was born with blood, I have not enjoyed the warmth of my family, and I have not been born with deep friendship, and now even this body is no longer the body connected to it. ”

"The so-called kinship is also the fate of being close to the same relatives. I've never really been close to them, and naturally I don't have that kind of deep friendship. ”

"If the two of them really exceeded the rules, although I regret and sigh, I will not cover up their mistakes for them, or plead for them."

"Ah Pei." She looked up at Pei You, "Do you think I'm too ruthless like this?" ”

Pei You looked into her eyes, shook his head and smiled: "No." You like this are the aunts I know. ”

"If you have affection, you should also give it to those who are affectionate. I only know that I have affection for Changwu Daochang, the He family, and me; To the world and to the people, you have righteousness. Where should I find such a good aunt? ”

"I'm only glad I met you and was by your side again."

Xiao Lingjiang's heart warmed, and his eyes were full of smiles: "Ah Pei, I didn't know that you were so good at making the little lady happy." ”

The corners of Pei You's lips curved slightly and smiled. There is no one around, in this world, he has never only thought about making her happy.

The room was warm, Pei You stretched out his hand to pour another cup of tea for her, and Fang asked her: "Auntie, now that the remnants of the Divine Palace are frequent in the Great Zhou, and there are large and small enemy countries on the frontier, what do you think of the current situation?" ”

Xiao Lingjiang lowered his eyes and took a sip of tea, and contemplated: "The Great Zhou Dynasty has only been in power for more than fifty years, and on the surface, it seems to be worthy of the great power of the Central Plains, and the army is strong. But you and I also have an understanding of the government and the situation in the Quartet, and today's Da Zhou is quite a bit of a strong and middle-class cadre. ”

"Although Beidi is strong, it is still reassuring to be guarded by the Zhenbei army. But there are Japanese robbers on the east side, who raid houses and houses from time to time, disturbing the people's stability. ”

"As for the ...... of Nanzhao"

At the beginning of the battle of Yaozhou, the Great Zhou soldiers defeated tens of thousands of troops of Nanzhao, and successfully captured the second prince of Nanzhao, Luo Yan, and the king of Nanzhao, who took the initiative to provoke the war, had to turn to peace.

The imperial court originally wanted to increase the tribute and negotiate peace, but when Xiao Lingjiang was in Yaozhou, he secretly proposed that Han Zheng go to the imperial court and set up the Yunnan pacification department in the territory of Nanzhao, which would govern Nanzhao and assist in ruling the territory of Nanzhao, and use this to divide the connection between the various departments of Nanzhao and the royal court.

Then, with Nanzhao as a spear, he coerced and induced it to counterattack Xibo, on the one hand, it weakened the military strength of Nanzhao, and on the other hand, it also made Xibo unable to invade the border of the Great Zhou Dynasty.

Han Zheng listened to her advice, wrote to the imperial court, and sought the support of the ministers of the court.

With his efforts, the court finally stopped thinking about increasing taxes and adopted his advice.

However, the policy imposed on Nanzhao is not a year or two years, and if Nanzhao wants to truly naturalize the Great Zhou, it still has to be done for a long time.

Speaking of this, Xiao Lingjiang remembered something: "I heard that Xifan seems to be intent on reconciling with Da Zhou recently?" ”

Pei You nodded, this news has only spread to Yingdu, and many people in the court have not yet known about it.

He said: "At the beginning, Nanzhao started a war with Xibo in the northwest, and there was the Great Zhou in the back, but he won a few battles. The imperial court also sent additional troops at the border between the Great Zhou and Western Tibet, and because of the enemies in both places, Western Tibet was not as arrogant as in previous years. ”

"Xu is tired of fighting, Xifan actually gave birth to the idea of reconciling the two countries and reconciling with each other from now on. According to the news from his subordinates, the envoy of Xifan has already set off for Yingdu. ”

Xiao Lingjiang shook the teacup in his hand and looked at the ripples in the cup: "Do you think that Xifan really wants to negotiate peace?" ”

Pei You shook his head: "It's hard to say." Since ancient times, frontier affairs have involved the conflict between the two countries' territory, national strength, and interests. But if the two compete, it will not be able to settle down in a few games. ”

"Different from Beidi, although the Di people are fierce, but in the end the environment is harsh and limited, which restricts their development. However, Xifan is located at the head of the river, on the plateau, the land is fertile and the environment is suitable, it can be said that it is unique, and its military strength and national strength are also developing rapidly. In recent years, Western Tibet has been expanding its territory to the west, and it has often clashed with the Great Zhou to the east. ”

"Now that the two powerhouses meet, Xifan suddenly proposes to repair, either because he has another plan, or he wants to get rid of his current situation and recuperate and then compete again."

(End of chapter)