Yang Guang fell into deep thought when he heard this, why did the queen mother suddenly let Xiao Menglan take care of the affairs of the prince's East Palace?

This is not in line with the etiquette and the system.

"Why did the Queen Mother let you go?"

"The queen mother only said that the crown princess can't get out of bed now, everything in the East Palace has to be managed, she has to be busy with the huge imperial city, so let me help, and... And..."

"What else?"

"Let me keep an eye on Yun Zhaoxun and protect the crown princess."

Yang Guang pondered deeply, first of all, he ruled out the possibility of Queen Dugu harming herself, after all, whether it is a historical record or her own experience, the probability of our mother harming herself is infinitely close to zero.

But to take care of the affairs of the East Palace, now that the crown princess is pregnant, if there is a problem, Yang Yong will definitely throw the pot on his head, no matter how you look at it, it doesn't look like a good errand.

After thinking about it for a long time, Yang Guang understood that Queen Dugu didn't want to care about the affairs of the East Palace at all, but the crown princess was bumped by the little palace maid, no matter how she thought about it, it didn't seem right, and she couldn't ignore it, so she simply asked Xiao Menglan to take this opportunity to investigate.

Of course, an errand is not a good errand, but at the same time, it can also be regarded as a test for the queen to see Xiao Menglan's ability to manage internal affairs.

"I'll go to the palace tomorrow to discuss this matter with the queen mother."

A night's work.

Early in the morning of the second day, Yang Guang entered the palace first, and after meeting the emperor, he finished talking about government affairs and went to see Queen Dugu.

Queen Dugu asked people to bring the best pastries and fruits.

After three or two sentences, Yang Guang introduced the matter to the topic: "Queen Mother, do you want to assign Meng Lan to prepare for the New Year in the East Palace?" ”

Queen Dugu smiled and said: "I think Meng Lan misunderstood, this palace is talking about the prince's mansion, not the East Palace." ”

"Mother, what's the difference?"

"Naturally, there is, the palace is planning to let the princess go out of the palace and return to the prince's mansion outside the palace to live until she gives birth first, anyway, the prince will not come back for the New Year's Festival, so as not to have a lot of affairs during the New Year, the palace will not take care of her."

Yang Guangfang understood: "Oh~ I just said that how could the queen mother let Meng Lan go to be in charge of the affairs of the East Palace, this is not in accordance with the rules." ”

"It's no wonder that Bengong didn't make it clear, it's easy to misunderstand, but Bengong is the kind of person who can't distinguish the rules."

"Yes, yes, it's the sons who are too worried, and the sons will let the soldiers guard the prince's mansion."

"No, it's still the Imperial City Guards who are guarding."

Hearing the queen say this, Yang Guang knew that the queen was really thinking about herself everywhere.

Queen Dugu's face turned cold: "The crown princess was almost dropped by the little palace maid before, and the palace was also afraid that there would be problems recently, so she made this decision, and arranged for her to stay out of the palace for safety, and secondly, so that Mr. Sun could take care of her more." ”

Yang Guang understood that once Xiao Menglan was asked to take care of the affairs of the Prince's Mansion, then Xiao Menglan would have to take the initiative to invite Sun Simiao, there was still a little Jiujiu hidden here, but he told Yang Guangming.

Yang Guang did not hesitate: "Don't worry, the queen mother, the imperial sister-in-law is pregnant with the royal brother's son-in-law, as long as you don't exceed the rules and don't violate the etiquette, Menglan and I should do our best, and I will talk about it on Mr. Sun's side." ”

When Queen Dugu saw Yang Guang's clear statement, she was happy in her heart and happy on her face.

Yang Guang asked again: "Queen Mother, do you think that the previous incident of the crown princess being collided with was unusual?" ”

Queen Dugu, who was still happy, looked serious and even murderous at this time: "Ordinary? Whoever is an ordinary palace maid knows that she is going to be arrested, so she directly commits suicide by taking poison. ”

"The queen mother, you may find the person behind it."

"There is no proof of death, and people are investigating, the dignified East Palace can't even manage this little thing, what has become of his own house."

Queen Dugu is very suspicious of the crown prince and the crown princess's ability to run the house, plus the previous incident, she is even more disgusted with the East Palace, if it weren't for the royal face, I'm afraid she wouldn't even want to care.

"The queen mother needs a son in this matter..."

"No, you don't have to do the things that are easy to fall into the mouth of the inner palace, the main palace will do it yourself."

Queen Dugu continued: "The prince's mansion will let the princess arrange for her to come over from the Yuan Mansion, what Meng Lan needs to do is to help her with the New Year's Festival, which can be regarded as an experience, and Mr. Sun also said that the princess's current situation is not a big problem if she takes care of the baby." ”

"Yes, Erchen understands that the imperial brother is fighting outside, and I, as a younger brother, should help a lot."

Queen Dugu nodded with great satisfaction: "Also, Your Majesty is going to have a good time this New Year's Festival, and you have to help." ”

"The retainers should help."

After figuring out this matter and answering the matter for Xiao Menglan, Yang Guang went straight to Changle Fang and called Li Yuan.

The two walked together, and Yang Guang asked, "Cousin, have the ministers in Daxing City changed recently?" ”

Li Yuan is now in charge of things similar to Jinyiwei, and he doesn't have as much authority as Jinyiwei, but he knows more information.

Li Yuan opened his mouth and said, "Your Highness, the city has been peaceful recently, and nothing major has happened. ”

"What about Shu Guogong Liu Fang?"

Faced with Yang Guang's question, Li Yuan immediately instructed his subordinates to sort out the recent itinerary and news of Liu Fang, the Duke of Shu.

And said: "I haven't received any news that there is anything wrong with Shu Guogong recently, and His Majesty has ordered me to have a copy of the information that is updated every three days for each Zhuguo Guogong, including Shu Guogong." ”

"Your duty is to be responsible for your father, I want you to show it, is the person who ordered you to go out and get it reliable?"

"Unreliable."

Li Yuan said very directly.

"Your Majesty ordered me to supervise, of course, Your Majesty will also send someone to supervise me in this position, I believe Your Majesty knows everything about my every move, there is nothing to hide, and if I conceal it, I will be suspected."

"Then you are not afraid that your father will blame you for giving me this confidential information."

"Don't be afraid, I have a close relationship with His Royal Highness every day, this is a well-known thing in Daxing City, if Your Majesty cares, you will definitely not use me, or warn me to explain directly, Your Majesty will use me and without a warning to explain that I will act as usual and become better."

Yang Guang smiled in surprise: "What you say now is like Yang Xuangan." ”

"I used to think Brother Yang was a little stupid, but now I feel more and more that Brother Yang is transparent."

The two looked at each other and smiled at the auction, and now Changle Fang is very lively, and it has just passed the afternoon, and there is an endless stream of people playing.

The most lively night in Changle Fang, that is the real liveliness, after all, this is the only square area in Daxing City that does not have a curfew.

At the door of the auction venue, there was tonight's highlight, and Yang Guang didn't expect it to be the Seven Star Treasure Knife.

Nanxi walked to the door and smiled warmly: "His Royal Highness King Jin." ”

"It's been a long time, take us inside."

Nanxi led the two of them into it.

The current auction house is extremely high-end, and the corridors are all filled with famous calligraphy and paintings, all of which are worth a lot of money.

When you enter an elegant private room, you can see the bottom from here, but it is difficult to see from the bottom, and you have paid attention to privacy.

"Nanxi, what you said yesterday, I thought about it and had to get to know you well, what about that shallow girl?"

Nanxi looked embarrassed: "Your Highness, Sister Qianqian went out in the morning, and it is estimated that she went to find Shu Guogong." ”

"How often does she usually go out?"

"It's not fixed, sometimes I go out twice in three days, sometimes I go out once in ten days, because Sister Qianqian is now good, and she has a serious singer position in Changle Fang, and Shu Guogong paid for it, and her mother let her go out, there is no reason to stop people from paying for it."

Yang Guang had to ask Nanxi first: "Nanxi, tell my cousin what you told me yesterday." ”

"Your Highness, this ......"

"My cousin is our own, but it doesn't hurt to say it."

Nanxi told Li Yuan what he said to Yang Guang yesterday, and Li Yuan was stunned when he heard it, if this news is implemented, it will be a big crime of rebellion, even if it is just a discussion, it is enough to kill the head.

Li Yuan immediately walked out and called another cronie who came with him: "Go and urge it, why haven't the materials been sent yet." ”

"Cousin, don't worry, it's just a thing that a singer said after she got drunk, and the accuracy is unknown."

Li Yuan's face was solemn: "If this matter is indeed true, but I haven't received any news, I am extremely derelict in my duty." ”

Soon the information was sent, Li Yuan looked for a long time in Shu Guogong's information, except for the investigation of Shu Guogong's affairs that Yang Guang participated in before, there was nothing else wrong with his information, just from the information, Shu Guogong had no other hobbies except for women's private meetings.

Li Yuan was even more worried, and Yang Guang comforted: "It's always good for things to be found by us when there are some signs of things, so that when there is really a problem, you don't know anything, cousin, you don't have to worry, you can't be sure of the truth of the matter now, and start from many aspects to check first." ”

"Your Highness, what should I do?"

"Cousin, you have been in charge of the Eagle Yangwei for half a year, and you have formed a team by yourself, so you should be able to send henchmen to secretly check people."

"Naturally, most of the Ying Yangwei are my henchmen, and many people keep it secret because of their secret positions."

Yang Guang nodded: "Now I know the names of Shu Guogong Liu Fang, Liang Shiyan, Qiguo Gongyu Wenxin, you send someone to keep an eye on the three of them first, if there is really anything so big that it is impossible not to leak the news, beware in advance, but don't startle the snake, cousin, you have always been steady, I don't need to remind you of this." ”

Li Yuan nodded heavily.

Yang Guang looked at Nanxi again: "Nanxi, wait until the shallow girl comes back, and ask her again, don't expose it, just ask these questions as if chatting before, don't be too deliberate, it's best to ask something specific, such as what they plan to do and when something happens." ”

"The slave understands, Shallow has always loved to drink, but the amount of alcohol is not good, and it should not be a problem for me to guide her to say something after drinking."

Yang Guang nodded: "Well, Liu Fang's matter still has to be dealt with carefully, although he and Liang Shiyan, the Duke of Yuguo, have been at home for a while, but the emaciated camel is bigger than the horse, if the two really want to make trouble, I'm afraid it will be dangerous, as for Yuwen Xin, the Duke of Qiguo, I will meet him in person." ”

"Your Highness, do you want to go in person?"

"Yuwen Xin is the elder brother of Yuwen Kai, I heard that he is famous, proficient in the art of war, and strictly manages the army, and this matter actually implicated him, so it is not impossible to take advantage of this time to meet him."

When Yang Jian was an official in the Northern Zhou Dynasty, he had a good relationship with Yuwenxin, and after being the prime minister, he took more care of Yuwenxin.

Yang Jian represented Zhou, and among the people who supported him, Yu Wenxin, and he made suggestions for it, which was a great merit and was absolutely trusted.

But such a capable and meritorious person was quickly removed from his actual official position after Yang Jian ascended the throne, and he only had the name of a national prince.

It's not that his talent hasn't been recognized by Yang Jian, but it's too recognized, Yang Jian feels that Yu Wenxin is a person who has no last resort, and has the ability to organize the army, it should be said that when Yang Jian ascended the throne, he changed from Yang Jian's most trusted person to the most feared person.

Originally, before fighting the Turks, the emperor still wanted Yu Wenxin to lead the troops and horses all the way, but he was persuaded by Gao Xi, and finally Gao Xi led the troops himself.

The emperor's jealousy is a great crime.

Of course, he couldn't go for no reason, Yang Guang went to visit Yu Wenkai first.

Yu Wenkai had just finished the canal at this time, and he had only been resting for two days when he arrived at the house, and when he heard Yang Guang visiting, he hurriedly greeted him.

"His Royal Highness the King of Jin, how dare you come to visit in person."

"Yu Wenkai, why are you still angry after not seeing each other for a long time, what are you doing so politely between you and me?"

Yu Wenkai smiled embarrassedly: "Your Highness, you must never forget the etiquette you should have." ”

"You won't invite me into the house to sit?"

"Your Highness, please, Your Highness."

Yu Wenkai's courtyard is very simple, because the emperor has many rewards, the scale is not small, and the decoration is extremely elegant, which is much lighter than those homes of dignitaries and nobles.

If you sit in the hall, you can see the murmuring water flowing under the hall through the glass.

"Yu Wenkai, your floor is elegant enough."

"Your Highness smiled, but it's just a careful thought, Your Highness came to me today to find me for something."

"Of course there is something, and it's not one thing, it's three things."

"Your Highness, please speak up."

Yang Guang didn't go around the bend and said: "The first thing is the canal, the first section of the canal has been dug through, I plan to hand over the dredging work to the yamen in various parts of the river basin in sections, and divide part of the canal tax revenue, so that they can supervise each other, so that no one will guard and steal." ”

Yu Wenkai nodded heavily: "Dredging is the top priority of the canal in the future, and Your Highness's move is very good." ”

"The second is, since the first section of the canal is fine, I plan to let you go to inspect the second section of the canal, from Youzhou to Luoyang."

"Is Your Highness going to start construction so soon?"

"In the same way, first go to inspect the route, this matter will be left to you, and there is a precedent for the first section of the canal, the states and counties through which the canal flows know that they can get a piece of the canal tax, and the second section of the route I plan to let the states and counties themselves participate in it to speed up the construction, now you go and plan the route and the approximate cost, half a year, give me a detailed explanation after half a year."

"Wechen understands."

"There's a third thing, and I'll have your help."

"Your Highness, please speak."

Yang Guang smiled a little embarrassedly: "That's the case, I have recently been in contact with Xiliang and Nan Chen, read a lot of military books, and have some ideas, so I discussed it with the Qinghe County Gong, but found that I can't talk about him, this time I came back and thought that your brother Qi Guogong is a master of the art of war, and he is very good at using soldiers and horses, so I want to come to the door to ask for advice." ”

(End of chapter)