The voice was not necessarily, and the door of the private room was gently pushed open. A white figure appeared in front of Xiao Yunhe.

Xiao Yunhe secretly exclaimed in his heart: He is indeed a cultivator, and he has the state of a god!

But when he saw this man, he had a long crown on his head, and his beard and hair were all white, and his face was ruddy and full. The eyes are clear, the eyes are wise, and the expression is leisurely and elegant. Wearing a white-clothed robe, holding a green smoke dust, Shi Ran was walking towards Xiao Yunhe and Li Mian.

"Poor Li Mi, I have seen the prince Chitose. Li Mi gently brushed the dust and bowed his hand, neither humble nor arrogant.

Xiao Yunhe hurriedly said, "Sir, please take a seat!"

Li Mian smiled on the side and said, "Prince, I'm afraid it's a little inappropriate to call him Mr. He is now a veritable Nanyue Taoist, and this time he traveled to the imperial capital, and I finally stayed. And he sent to bind him with twine. ”

All three laughed.

After some talking, Xiao Yunhe felt that this Li Yu was really an extraordinary person, quick in mind and knowledgeable, gentle and elegant, and really a person with great wisdom.

Speaking of the depths, Xiao Yunhe couldn't help but ask Li Mi this question: "Dare to ask sir, why did you say goodbye to the emperor and live in seclusion?"

"Hehe-" Li Mi lost his voice and laughed, looked at Li Mian and said, "Xuan Qinggong, you wrote eight letters to persuade me to come back...... Is it just to answer the question of the current prince?"

Then you can answer. Li Mian smiled and looked at Li Mi with some schadenfreude.

Xiao Yunhe listened with great interest, but Li Mi smiled and stroked his long white beard and kept silent.

Seeing this situation, Li Mian broke the deadlock on the side, and said with a smile: "I don't know what it's like to be a rotten rat, and the suspicion is still there." At that time, the emperor strongly invited Li Daxian to stay, but he clearly knew that those people above the court, such as Lu Sheng and others, could not tolerate him. What's more, he is such a character, and he has succeeded in getting rid of his clothes and is classified as Wulingyuan. After persuading the emperor to speak, he left. Although the emperor also knew that he was running away by death, he did not dare to embarrass him. After all, since the emperor of the Four Dynasties, he has always been like this, and no one can keep him. ”

Li Mi laughed: "Things are not as strict as you say. At that time, I was just afraid that the emperor would force me to eat meat and marry a wife. ”

All three laughed. In fact, everyone knows in their hearts that after all, the current emperor has not abdicated. It's better not to mention some things that affect the emperor's face. In fact, Li Mian has said something before, that is, the emperor is worried that there is no person around him who can match the king of Han, and wants to force Li Mi to stay. But Li Mi didn't seem to have much interest in helping the emperor do such a thing, so he brushed his sleeves and left.

In Xiao Yunhe's heart, he naturally had a good impression of this strange person. It can be seen that Li Mian also wants to introduce a good gentleman to the prince before he returns to heaven. And this best candidate is none other than Li Mi.

But the question is...... This fairy-like figure, would you like to?

Xiao Yunhe looked at Li Yu quietly, with a little expectation in his eyes.

Li Mian is an old man, and at this time he lost no time in saying: "Li Daxianren, look at the prince's eyes...... Isn't it the way Bole met a good horse?"

Li Mi was not embarrassed, and said with a smile: "Poor Dao is just a white-clothed mountain man, not a good horse." Around the prince, there are not a few outstanding young talents like Wu Yuanheng and Xue Cuncheng. There is no need to come to the poor road to get any meat. ”

Xiao Yunhe heard this. He may not have been slightly disappointed, but he didn't want to give up like this, and said while the iron was hot: "Sir has a good belly and wisdom and wisdom to spit out the sky, how can I and other ordinary people compare with me? Now that the people are unhappy today, can Sir bear to stand by and watch? Please Sir must give me some guidance!"

"Hehe, the prince is too modest. Li Mi said with a smile, "Over the years. I've been watching the prince carefully. If the old eyes of Chu Yanhua of Poor Dao are not mistaken...... The crown prince is a rare Ming monarch for a thousand years. The great man Tao Wu strategy wisdom pearl in the hand, the mind of the world is higher than the sky, sooner or later will be a great achievement. His merits may not be lost to Emperor Taizong of this dynasty!"

Xiao Yunhe smiled slightly in his heart. He arched his hand and said: "Mr. is too ridiculous!" He knew in his heart that although a person like Li Mi was invisible, he always had a heart to serve the country. Otherwise, there have been four dynasties in the past few decades. He won't be bothering to make plans for Daqi frequently. He came to the national capital after he entered the East Palace this time, and he must have a deep meaning.

As Xiao Yunhe expected, after chatting politely for a while. Li Mi changed his words and said: "At present, although Daqi is suffering from a stubborn illness, it is not that he is terminally ill and has no cure. With the majesty and strategy of adults, as long as the law is used and the system is strategic, it is not difficult to reinvigorate the prestige of the great unison and restore the glorious atmosphere of the past.

Xiao Yunhe held his breath and said seriously: "Please Mr. order the teachings, and the students will listen attentively." ”

"Hehe, the prince is too modest. How can he be poor. Dare to be the prince's husband?" Li Mi was modest for a while, and he was no longer hypocritical, and said eloquently: "Poor Dao wants to ask the prince, what does the lord think is the biggest crux of today's great Qi?"

Xiao Yunhe thought for a moment. said: "The imperial power is weak, and all localities support the army and disobey the imperial court. Land annexation is too strict. This raises a number of questions. ”

"Your Excellency said it very well. Li Mi thought so, nodded approvingly, and said, "Fang Jindaqi, the biggest and most fundamental problem is that the land annexation is too strict. From the beginning of the Yuan Dynasty, Daqi entered its heyday. Since then, royal nobles and meritorious generals and officials have been rewarded with land. At the same time, the squires and officials also began to seize the land of the peasants by virtue of their money and power. The uniform land system has become a virtual reality, and the vast number of people have been displaced. As a result, all kinds of problems have emerged one after another. When people lose their land, they become homeless. Among them, those who had a little share had to work as hired hands and slaves for the rich and wealthy, or as merchants and coolies. Those who are restless become homeless scoundrels and even bandits and thieves. At the same time, due to the loss of land, the government military system was also destroyed. The core of the government military system is based on the land. The common people were busy farming, serving in the military in their spare time, and were able to bring their own food and even weapons and pack horses. But when they lost their land, even their livelihood became a problem, and who still served in the military? Therefore, when the government soldiers came up, the local military offices were unable to hand over enough soldiers. In the long run, the government military system collapsed, and the imperial court had to implement the mercenary system. ”

Xiao Yunhe continued: "Yes, the hidden danger posed by the mercenary system for a country is the formation of local separatism that is the most difficult to control. When the power of the imperial court is strong, it can still control zhì stable dìng. However, once the crisis broke out, those soldiers who were hired by the local jiedu envoys would not respond to the call of the imperial court, but would only listen to the jiedu envoys who dominated their existence. At the same time, the power and selfish desires of the Jiedu envoys also continued to expand, and gradually became too big to ignore the imperial court. At this time, it may be possible to continue to serve the country and the people by being loyal to the court, but as soon as people's selfish desires swell, then anything may happen. The current Huaixi and Hebei towns are typical representatives. These people didn't take the court seriously at all. There are so many festivals in the world, even if it seems to be loyal to the court on the surface, this kind of loyalty is also very unreliable. Even if it is reliable at present, when it comes to their sons and grandsons, no one can guarantee whether they can be relied on. Therefore, the festival is the biggest internal problem of this dynasty. In order to solve the problem of moderation from the root, it is necessary to work the land, and then change the military system and the system of moderation. ”

"Well, that's good! Look at the problem in three points!" Li Mi nodded in surprise and said, "However, this will be a long-term and arduous task. It is easy to relinquish power, but it is difficult to regain it! It will be even more difficult to get the royal family and nobles and warlords in the world to release the land and power in their hands than to kill them. So, it's easier said than done. It's hard to do. Is there any good way to do it?"

Xiao Yunhe smiled slightly, and thought in his heart, I just have a way, and there is no need to say it at this time, right? Listen to your high opinion first, how good! So he said: "The student is stupid and can only talk on paper, and please ask Mr. to give me advice!"

Li Mi shook his head and laughed. said: "Adults don't have to be so polite and unfamiliar with Poor Dao. With the vision and talent of the crown prince, how could he not have an idea in his heart? However, Poor Dao didn't mind getting an axe in front of the adult. According to what the poor road can see, adults can first promote land reform and military reform in some places where the situation is firmly under control. Simile. Guodu, Guannei, Xichuan and Jingyuan, Fengxiang and other places. In these places, the fame and power of the adults are incomparable, and no one dares to make peace, as long as they show courage. Grace and power are combined, but you can try it first. Although there will be great resistance, and some royal relatives will stand up against it, I believe that this approach will be approved by the general public and the people. When the time comes, as long as the adults can withstand the pressure from the royal family, it will not be difficult to carry it out. ”

"Is there any pressure from the royal family?......" Xiao Yunhe fell into contemplation and nodded slightly, thinking to himself in his heart: This place in the Guannei, look up and look at it. is a prince and nobleman. If they were all offended, the imperial power would fall. It seems that it is really difficult to carry out this without amazing courage. With Li Mi's person, he must have also put forward such an opinion to the old man at that time. But how could an old man be such a person?

Li Mi's face also became a little more grim. Said solemnly: "The royal relatives in the Guannai are the foundation of imperial power. At the same time, it is also a cancer of imperial power. How to deal with these tumors without damaging the foundation will be a delicate job, and at the same time, it will be more dangerous, and it is necessary to be brave and resourceful to take it slowly. In time, if you can really succeed, you can make a model of land reform and the reform of the official system and the military system in the world of Daqi. At that time, it can be confidently and slowly promoted to the whole world. This will be a huge action to wash the muscles and marrow of the whole Daqi, if the adults do not have full courage and strength, they must not reach out at will to try. ”

The corners of Xiao Yunhe's mouth showed a confident smile slightly, and said: "Sir, don't worry, the students will remember Mr.'s teachings, and they will definitely handle this important matter related to the national fortune properly." Moreover, it will definitely be done. When the time comes, please be sure to give me some advice. ”

Li Yudi's eyes also showed a look of joy, and he nodded: "My lord has such courage, Poor Dao is very happy. However, what is currently in front of adults is not a rush to carry out such things as land reform. But...... A military crisis is imminent. ”

Xiao Yunhe frowned slightly, and said, "Mr. is saying that Huaixi Li Xilie and others will have earth movements?"

"Not bad. Li Mi said with great certainty, "Li Xilie is a person, and he is very clear about his poor ways. This man is never restless in ambition. Now that such a serious thing has happened in Kannai, there is no reason why he should not take the opportunity to make trouble. At the beginning of the mutiny, there was a situation in Hebei where the four kings stood on their own. Wei Bojie Du Tian Yue, Lu Long Jie Du Zhu Tao, Pinglu Ziqing Jie Du Li Na, Hengji Jie Du Wang Wujun, these people occupied almost the entire north of the Yellow River and stood on their own. Fortunately, Li Baozhen, the assassin of Huaizhou, persuaded Wang Wujun to return to Daqi, which weakened the anti-Wang forces a lot. However, there are still three towns in Hebei that do not obey the imperial court, which is a big trouble. Coupled with the powerful Li Xilie, these four forces combined, their strength is far stronger than that of today's imperial court. Now that he has the strength in his hands, an ambitious villain like Li Xilie is bound to not be satisfied with the status quo. Now that the court is in turmoil, it is a good time for him to rebel and make trouble. I believe that it will not be long before the news of Li Xilie's troops knocking on the pass will come. I don't know the prince, can you deal with it?"

"Well......" Xiao Yunhe nodded and said, "This kind of time is an important period to express the position of the imperial court and win the support of the people, and I have also made very detailed arrangements and deployments. I plan to let Li Sheng lead 50,000 soldiers and horses to defend the eastern capital Luoyang. As long as Li Xilie dares to come, he will be prevented from fighting the stubborn enemy outside the Tiger Prison Pass, and strive for victory. Ma Sui once conquered the rebel king Tian Yue in Hebei, and his military exploits were outstanding and his reputation was extremely high. I plan to let him lead an army of 100,000 troops to defend against the three towns of Hebei that may be invaded. At the same time, he spread the word to the world and called on the world's righteous teachers to help the imperial court quell the rebellion. I believe that there will be a positive response from loyal and righteous people. ”

"Well, that's good. Li Mi said, "As long as the attitude of the imperial court is tough and resolute, someone in the world will respond." Not to mention anything else, Anzhou Assassin Shi Yi is brave and brave and has always been loyal to the imperial court, and will definitely build a defense line in Bianzhou, Anzhou and other places to resist Li Xilie's invasion. At the same time, Xuzhou Assassin Shi and General Qu Huan will also contain Li Xilie from the side. Coupled with the fact that Li Sheng, a 10,000-strong enemy, personally led the troops, Li Xilie didn't have to worry too much about this way. Here's the problem...... On the side of the three towns of Hebei, the shape is complex and the pressure is strong, but the adults sent Ma Sui to ...... Instead of sending Chu Yan or Li Huaiguang, who are the most confidants of adults, to go. Isn't it biased for adults to do this?"

Xiao Yunhe laughed: "Sir, don't test me. I have always used people without suspicion, and suspects without suspicion. Ma Sui is a friend of life and death. Although he is the one who deposes the crown prince, I am convinced of him and never suspicious. The 100,000 army was handed over to him as if it were in my own hands, no different. ”

Li Mi laughed out loud: "The adult is really an extraordinary person, with a generous mind, which is not comparable to leisure. There are adults in the world of Daqi, and there is hope from now on. ”

Li Yu's appearance undoubtedly made Xiao Yunhe full of surprises, and at the same time, he also felt a little more confident in his heart. The reason is very simple, for decades, Li Mi has always only appeared when Daqi was in a serious situation. And as long as he appears, the shape shì can get better. Folklore has it that he is an immortal all the way, and now it seems that even if he is not an immortal, he is a genius who is rare in a hundred years!

Coupled with Li Mi's special and unique influence in Daqi, if he can be assisted by him, his position as the crown prince will only be more stable. What's more, even Wu Yuanheng, Xue Cuncheng and others, all the scholars and literati have a good respect for Li Mi. Such a character stays by his side and can be a mentor to himself and everyone.

Li Mi is an unparalleled wealth!

Xiao Yunhe and Li Mian tried their best to use Chu Yan's body to keep this white-clothed immortal. Li Mi politely declined for a while, and did not shirk too much, but insisted that he was unwilling to bear a specific official position, let alone become a high-ranking official. Xiao Yunhe wanted to hire him as the crown prince, but Li Yu refused to accept it no matter what. Even if he was crowned a scholar of Chongwenguan, Li Mi refused and insisted on removing the big character.

Xiao Yunhe had no choice but to hire Li Mi as a bachelor of Chongwen Pavilion and inspect the prince and master of the school. Li Mi reluctantly accepted it. The crown prince and the prince were originally only second-class vain, and they were only appointed to people with high moral standing and respected as a reward. Now that the word inspection has been added, it has no real power at all. The bachelor of Chongwen Pavilion, which means that he is the personal staff of the prince, and he has no real power and voice above the court.

In fact, with Li Yu's name and influence, Xiao Yunhe pushed him to the cabinet as the first and auxiliary prime minister of the dynasty, and even the emperor would not have any opinions. But everyone has their own ambitions, and Xiao Yunhe can't force him anymore. Then again. It was already an unexpected surprise to be able to keep such a strange person. Li Mian, who is a gentleman, gave Xiao Yunhe a generous gift.

On the same day, Xiao Yunhe invited Li Mi to live in the East Palace, but he was unwilling to stay in Li Mian's mansion to play the piano with him. Xiao Yunhe was not reluctant, so he had to let these two old men go. I thought that if I got into trouble, I wouldn't be able to do anything. I'll just come back to you and ask questions.

After returning to the East Palace, Xiao Yunhe sorted out the list of Chongwen Pavilion, listened to the opinions of Wu Yuanheng and others, and made such a personnel arrangement: Li Mi was hired as the prince and teacher of the school, and Li Mian was the prince and Taibao. Kong Chao's father is the crown prince. The three old men are enough to put up a huge signboard for the King of Han in front of the world. In addition, the three people left behind by the abolished prince Li Yu, Wang Pi, Wang Shuwen and Wei Zhiyi, were hired as the prince's young master, young master and young protector respectively. Although it is also a false position. It is also equivalent to announcing to the world that the new prince has not abandoned the old prince's staff and entrusted him with reuse. In this way, it is most conducive to appeasing the hearts and minds of the people of the national capital. Wu Yuanheng, the chief Shi who was originally in charge of the Han Palace. With the promotion of Xiao Yunhe's position, he became the Sanpin Zhan Shi of the East Palace, directly in charge of the important affairs of the East Palace, and commanded the decrees of the Three Temples and Ten Rates Mansion. read the novel all the way to Xue Cuncheng for Shao Zhan and became Wu Yuanhengdi's deputy. These two people have grasped the real power of the East Palace and directly become Xiao Yunhe's left and right arms. Du Huangshang, Li Jingluo, Jia Tan, and Li Jifu were appointed as guests of the Sipin Prince, responsible for advising and assisting the prince.

Other than that. Originally, there was Lu Zhen who served in the court, and he was also crowned the four-grade left concubine of Zuo Chunfang in the East Palace. Originally, he was the Pingzhang of the Sanpin Tongzhongshu Men, and after adding this official position, he was still the prime minister of Sanpin, and he would not be responsible for any specific affairs. But the significance is that he has also become an important member of the prince's side who is responsible for admonishment and etiquette. Wei Gao, far away in Xichuan. Xiao Yunhe didn't forget him. He was appointed as the right concubine of the East Palace.

In this way, the entire East Palace is an important civil servant. It's all settled. In the Chongwen Hall of the East Palace, there are many talents. Kong Chaofu, Li Mian, Lu Zhen, Wang Pi, Wang Shuwen, Wei Zhiyi, Wu Yuanheng, Xue Cuncheng, Jia Tan, and Li Jifu have become the top ten bachelors of the new Chongwen Museum. Even among ordinary bachelors, there are also heroes like Li Yu. As a matter of fact, Li Mi's refusal to become a scholar really made the top ten scholars panic for a while--even Li Mi didn't dare to be a scholar, who would dare to be? Xiao Yunhe took a lot of effort to persuade everyone. Anyway, there are no less scholars in the Chongwen Hall of the East Palace!

In this way, a new team appeared around Xiao Yunhe. There are not only famous men and scholars who shook the world, but also the old bureaucrats left by the prime minister of the dynasty and Li Yu, and young talents like Wu Yuanheng. The top ten bachelors, together with Li Mi, a master in the world, formed his closest think tank.

In the appointment of military generals, it is much easier. At the beginning of the Tang Dynasty, the functions of the six rates of the East Palace were separated, and they have evolved to the present, and the functions have been talked about by Chu Yan, that is, to protect the prince. The original six-rate military commander rate and deputy rate have also lost their practical significance. Song Liangchen became the governor of the sixth rate of the East Palace, and commanded the army of Xiao Yunhe's guards-Flying Dragon Cavalry. The other eleven people of the Iron-blooded Thirteen Guards of the original Han Palace, plus Guo Gang, were exactly twelve people. He served as the rate and deputy rate of the six rates respectively, and obeyed Song Liangchen's orders. The young generals Fang Ci and Xu Zhan were also arranged to serve as petty officials of the seventh and eighth grades under the sixth rate, and they began their careers as horses.

Wu Yuanheng brought more than 20,000 flying dragon riders from Xichuan, and these horses and horses now form the new six rates of the East Palace, and have become Xiao Yunhe's personal guards. These black-clad and ink-armored mysterious flying dragon riders have become the most eye-catching focus in the national capital. Coupled with the great reputation of the Flying Dragon Rider in Xichuan, it has now become a representative of the Great Qi Force, high up for people to look up to. The rest of the Jianchuan Army troops were led by Gao Gu, and as a field army, they were mixed with Ma Sui and others in the garrison capital.

The 200,000-strong army outside the national capital is also facing reorganization and establishment. Ma Sui, Li Sheng, Li Huaiguang and Chu Yan, the four generalissimos are now one side of each town, and they work together to defend the security and defense of the national capital. Xiao Yunhe pondered that it was time to take precautions before it burned, and sent troops to Dongdu and Hedong to guard against Li Xilie and the three towns of Hebei from coming to make trouble.

In the next few days, the entire East Palace was unusually busy. Due to the change of owners in the East Palace, everything has to be started all over again. From the arrangement of personnel to the arrangement of soldiers and horses, and even the arrangement of a small maid and servant. We have to start all over again. The cars and horses and the people who run in and out of the East Palace every day almost crush the floor tiles of the palace.

The emperor still goes to court every day, but it is difficult to open Chrysostom and not express any opinions. If there is anything, let people present an excerpt, and then call Xiao Yunhe to the study, listen to his opinion, and then write a review. Xiao Yunhe also gave the emperor face, and never made any decisions above the court. The emperor just took the initiative to ask, and he just pushed a qiē to ask the emperor to be the master. The old man is now interested, and he didn't take the cheap words said by the prince seriously. He clearly knew that he was sitting on this dragon chair now. But the world is no longer his land. Manchu courtiers, no one will really listen to him...... Instead, they all watched the eyes of the prince act.

The old man has told Xiao Yunhe many times that he wants to rest when he is sick, and he will not come out of the council when he lives in the Daming Palace. But Xiao Yunhe was not in a hurry. There are too many cumbersome things at the moment, and I haven't finished the family affairs in the East Palace. Above the court. I still have to ask this emperor to hold the façade first. What's more, just after driving away the abolished crown prince, the emperor abdicated and let the prince supervise the country, and the people in the national capital may not be able to adapt to it for a while. There is no hurry. It makes more sense to give them some time to get used to it. Take advantage of this time to stabilize your East Palace and improve the personnel matching.

In this way, almost all the things in the court and the land were pressed on Xiao Yunhe's shoulders, there were also a lot of troubles in the East Palace, and there were many things with the 200,000 troops stationed outside the national capital. Although there are prime ministers in the court and there are many people in the East Palace who can help, Xiao Yunhe still feels a little busy. I can't wait to break one day into two days. Except for eating and taking a nap, the rest of the day is busy. Even walking is a trot.

It's a little busy, and it's also very tiring, but Daqi's national machine, under the hard work of Xiao Yunhe and others, has gradually regained its vitality. It's finally up and running.

The gate of the Suzaku Gate finally opened again at the beginning of each day. Civil and military officials. began to enter the palace on time every day to report on work and handle official business. The bells and drums on the bell and drum tower are sounded on time every day. The soldiers of the Shence Army lined up in a neat array and stood beside Longwei Road, and the civil and military officials went to the hall in a row to meet the emperor and start the early dynasty. Inside the palace, order was finally restored to normal. The original tense and panicked atmosphere began to fade away.

At the same time, the tranquility of the palace began to affect the people in the capital. The people who hid at home for many days and did not dare to go out, after hearing the many explanations of the imperial court's announcements, began to hesitantly walk out of the house and began to make a living. When they found out that they were really safe, they immediately forgot about the previous war and put their enthusiasm into life.

The common people, who were so easily satisfied and forgetful, opened the gates of the national capital as before, and the long-lost carriages, horses, and pedestrians appeared on Suzaku Street, which had dried off the bloodstains. There are more merchants in the west market again, and the noise of selling comes and goes, and it has become lively again. After the turmoil, people seem to cherish the peace and tranquility in front of them even more. The enthusiasm for life is even higher than it was at the beginning. What's more, they found that there were no eunuchs and domineering ruffians in the West Market. The officers and men of the Qi army who came and went to inspect were more peaceful than ever. In addition to capturing the rogues and outlaws, they can't even be seen riding on horseback. Occasionally, I will help the people to do some small things.

The people suddenly found that the atmosphere in the capital had become more harmonious than before. Outside the city is the army of 200,000 wolves, the army of tigers and wolves who obey the orders of the crown prince - and there is no need to worry about any more serious situations in the national capital.

The three million people of the national capital felt the preciousness of peace and tranquility in their hearts.

The days are passing slowly, and in the national capital, subtle changes are also underway. Xiao Yunhe watched these changes happen, and he was secretly relieved in his heart. Because he knows that nothing is more convincing than the facts before him. Now that the crown prince is in charge of the imperial capital, some of them are very peaceful and harmonious - the emperor can also go back to the harem to rest in peace!

The green jade seal was placed on the old man's desk, pressed with a dazzling yellow cloth. The old man waved his hand lightly, and said weakly: "Prince, take the seal." I'm tired and need to rest. From tomorrow onwards, it will be up to you to oversee the country. I went to the Xuanwu Hall to recuperate. Nothing particularly important, no one should bother me. ”

Xiao Yunhe took the jade seal, carefully packed it in a box, and thanked the old man.

"The crown prince is in charge of the country, you must be carefully assisted. The old man waved his hand and said to Lu Zhen and some other prime ministers and ministers, "That's it, you all step down." I'm tired, I need to rest. ”

Xiao Yunhe, Lu Zhen and the others all retreated from the old man's study.

Behind him, several people were whispering, discussing why the emperor didn't announce this heavy decision in public at the court meeting. Lu Zhen sneered and said, "His Majesty the Emperor's heart is already cold, and he is not interested in engaging in this kind of scene. It's enough to hand over the seal, but don't you have to let the emperor be humiliated again in front of everyone?"

Xiao Yunhe was slightly stunned and glanced back at Lu Zhen.

Lu Zhen seemed to have no prince in the corner of his eyes, shook his sleeves, and left proudly.

Xiao Yunhe frowned slightly, and secretly thought to himself: For so many days, Lu Yi has never been willing to take care of me. Since the recovery of the emperor and the crown prince, he has always treated me coldly like an enemy. When he was hired as the left concubine of the East Palace, he was also reluctant. It seems that he is still thinking of the emperor and Li Yu in his heart. Compared with Wang Pi and those people, Lu Zhen seems to be more bloody and affectionate...... Often, the more talented and loyal a person is, the more he will behave like him.

Two days later, it was the day of Song Liangchen's wedding. Because of the new crown prince, he, the governor of the sixth rate of the East Palace, has a bit of a big face. The Chinese military ministers of the DPRK all came to congratulate them, and Ma Fu, Li Sheng and others were naturally no exception. The wedding was very lively, and Tang Zidi finally got her wish and became the bride of Daqi, full of joy and extremely active. There is no shyness like the Central Plains women when they get married, wearing a red favorite robe, drinking and having fun with the men. Song Liangchen, the groom official, was even more happy, and he had already been dazed by everyone, and was finally carried into the cave room.

The East Palace was lively for a while, and after nightfall, it gradually calmed down. The wedding was held in the palace, and although it was lively, it was a simple one. The palace is a solemn place, and the security is one reason, another important reason...... It was Xiao Yunhe who discovered that he, the newly appointed prince, was actually poor and white. Even if you have a wedding, you have to save some money.

This made him depressed and anxious at the same time.

The four generalissimos also came to see the prince after the wedding banquet, and it seems that they all have something to say. In fact, if they don't come, Xiao Yunhe will have to ask someone to invite them. The reason is very simple, now we have to guard against the arrival of Huaixi Li Xilie and others.

Ma Sui, Li Sheng and others also wanted to talk about this matter.

Li Sheng said: "Lord Prince, it has been almost ten days since the imperial capital was in turmoil and the prince entered the East Palace. Such a long time is enough for Li Xilie to be fully prepared for the attack that will happen. It is estimated that in the past two days, there will be sentry police in the eastern capital. Isn't it time for us to make some preparations?"

Ma Sui also said: "Yes! Those traitorous kings in the three towns of Hebei will definitely not settle down, and will follow Li Xilie to make a rebellion." The four-way soldiers and horses will not be less than 200,000 people to attack at that time. If you don't prepare in advance, you'll definitely be stretched. ”

Li Huaiguang and Chu Yan also expressed some worries about this matter.

Xiao Yunhe said: "I have long thought about it, I should invite you here to discuss this important matter." It stands to reason. We also have 200,000 horses in Guannai, and we are not afraid of Li Xilie and the three towns of Hebei to make trouble. But now there are two big problems. First, the imperial capital was initially decided, and people's hearts were unstable. I definitely can't leave the national capital, and the national capital needs at least 50,000 men to garrison it. Let's just say that I can only send a maximum of 150,000 soldiers and horses to defend against the enemy. ”

"That's enough for so many soldiers and horses. It is true that adults cannot leave the capital at this time. Let's take the troops. Li Sheng and others said.

"The number of soldiers and horses is enough...... Xiao Yunhe frowned and said, "However, this second problem has come again. Our food - we can't afford it. ”

Li Sheng and the others were not surprised, but said worriedly: "We have also been worried about this problem. It's been almost a month. More than 200,000 troops are eating, and the Taicang of the imperial court should have been emptied, and we also know it in our hearts. Now we have to raise our troops and horses again to go out to defend against the enemy, and we will not be able to move without three or five months of grain and grass. It seems that the foundation of the imperial court. It's all empty, and I can't afford to spend it anymore!"

Ma Sui sighed and said, "In the past two or three years. Watching the Chinese network all the way to the first launch, the war on the Western Front continued, and the imperial court had long been emptied. Although Xichuan didn't ask the court for support...... However, many local festivals went to support Xichuan and reduced tribute to the imperial court. This is equivalent to digging out the treasury of the imperial court. What's more, Fengxiang and Jingyuan, the gateway military towns of the imperial capital, have always relied on the imperial court to supply military supplies. When it comes to fighting, the cost is extremely huge. After the Zhu Rebellion, the foundation of the imperial court was originally empty to the extreme. Coupled with such a few tosses, it is almost collapsed. Not long ago. His Majesty ordered the general to lead an army of 120,000 to conquer Xichuan. The last general clearly remembered that at that time, he really scraped together all the food and military funds, and reluctantly went out on the expedition. The 200,000 army will defend the national capital, and Taicang can support it for a month, which is already a miracle!"

"Taicang has long been empty. Xiao Yunhe said a little depressed. "At the time of the mutiny, I had just taken over the treasury and counted Taicang. There were only a few hundred stones of grain left. Such a small amount of food is not enough for those people in the palace to eat. At that time, if I hadn't asked my father-in-law, Wu Zhongru, to help me put together food, I don't know how many people would have starved to death and how much chaos would have been born. By now, Wu Zhongru is also a little helpless. Far water can't quench the thirst of the near! If you want him to help transport the grain, it will definitely be too late in time. Moreover, you can't let me eat him all the time, Wu Zhongru alone! What if I eat him to death?"

Li Sheng and the others also felt deeply melancholy: "Yes...... More than 200,000 people, it tastes terrible. Wu Zhongru's furniture is too large and strong, and there will be a day when he eats dry. At present, the autumn harvest is still early, and there has just been a drastic change in the Guannai, and the people are still a little afraid to cultivate with peace of mind. It's hard to say what this year's harvest will be. If you don't want to solve the problem with a long-term plan, not to mention that there will be big problems in this expedition, even if the stability of the Great Qi regime is stable, there will also be a crisis!"

Xiao Yunhe's heart was blocked, and he kept touching his forehead and worrying. After thinking for a while, he said to Li Sheng: "Let's go, go into the palace and take a look at the treasury." He took the four of them and went straight to the palace directly, and found the eunuch Ju Wenzhen, who is now in charge of the palace eunuch. After Dou Wenchang and Wang Xiqian were killed by Ma Sui, the position of the chief supervisor of the palace naturally fell into the hands of Ju Wenzhen, the head of the Han Palace. Juwen Zhen Chicken Dog ascended to heaven and turned over and became a hot big man in the palace. All the court maids and servants of the court, and the eunuchs who served the palace, were to be under his control. At the same time, because there was no suitable candidate for the time being, the treasury was temporarily placed under his management.

When Ju Wenzhen saw Xiao Yunhe, he was naturally full of joy and couldn't squeak. Instead of serving by the prince's side, he was served by others, and he was still a little uncomfortable. Seeing the prince coming, he was even more affectionate than seeing his own father.

"Ju Wenzhen, open the treasury. ”

Ju Wenzhen's face suddenly changed color, and he muttered hesitantly: "My lord...... At this time, come to check the treasury?"

"Less nonsense, open it!"