I put away the letters of neighborliness.

"The person who reported the news should stay in Wu Jianjun and continue to serve, and give him two knights."

"Your Majesty is wise!"

I said, "Are you still willing to continue to be a captain of the Guardians?" ”

Meng Yi hesitated, Xigu and his entourage made him deeply feel the difference between the army and the court, he was a civilian official, and he was a little resistant to the way things were done in the army.

I naturally saw his thoughts: "This matter will be discussed again by the court, so let's step down." ”

"Yes, the minister retired."

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Two days later, on September 19 of the twelfth year of Qin II, the apse.

"Your Majesty, it seems that what we are worried about has not happened, there is no news from the Western Regions, since Qiqiu dares to send an envoy to the court, it should mean that he has not moved Kangju."

I agreed: "It should be so, since Chikugao has come to see me with good intentions, I can't turn me away, return the book, and let the Guishan mission come." ”

Turning his head to look at Li Si: "It seems that things are likely to develop in the direction of Li Xiang's analysis." ”

Li Si bowed slightly: "People's hearts are nothing more than this, and it is not surprising to the character of Qiqiu." ”

I hummed, "Let's see what they mean." ”

Suddenly, there was a noisy whisper outside, and I frowned, "Who is it?" ”

Zhao Shanben went immediately, turned around and hurriedly walked in after a moment: "Your Majesty, the queen is in labor!" ”

I raised my head sharply and immediately got up: "Go to Luoyun Palace." ”

With that, he hurried out of the apse.

Li Si's expression was a little uncertain, and everyone got up and left, only Feng Zheng came over, helped Li Si and walked out.

"Li Xiang is relieved."

Li Si patted Feng Zai's hand, and the two of them tacitly agreed.

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Luoyun Palace.

When I arrived, Su He was methodically directing the Wen Po inside to deliver the baby in the main hall.

I have made all preparations for Li Shiyun's pregnancy, including all kinds of possible utensils, alcohol, stable wife, etc., and I have already explained all kinds of precautions to Su He.

When Su He saw me coming in, he hurriedly got up and saluted.

I waved my hand: "No courtesy." ”

Su He naturally knew that at this time, the most important thing was that the queen could give birth to a prince or princess smoothly, and those false gifts were already insignificant in front of this, so he arched his hand and immediately continued to command the stable woman inside.

I raised my feet and prepared to go in, Zhao Shanben hurriedly said: "Your Majesty should not go in......"

I stopped, I couldn't stop the rules, so I had to sit on the side.

As if I had been waiting for many years, finally a loud cry came to my ears, I immediately got up, and after a while, Wen Po walked out with a baby in her arms.

"Congratulations to Your Majesty on the prince! Mother and child are safe! ”

I hurriedly stepped forward and carefully took the child, two lives as a human being, this feeling of being a father for the first time is also unprecedented, and the joy is overflowing.

"Good! Good! Rare books, rewards! Wen Po, Su He, everyone has a reward! ”

"Thank you, Your Majesty!"

I happily entered the side hall with the child in my arms, Li Shiyun's face was pale, but the smile on the corner of her mouth was always hanging.

I stepped forward and handed the child to her, stroking her forehead: "You're tired. ”

Li Shiyun looked at the child in her arms full of affection: "Thank you, Your Majesty." Your Majesty has you figured out his name? ”

I nodded and smiled, "Like the emperor, I have fought countless battles since I ascended the throne, and I am not a king who will carry on the past and open up the future. Leave the work of fighting the world to me, and I only hope that the third emperor can control the world! The original intention was to take the name Qian, but the brother of Taizu was named Qian, and he was secretive for the elderly, so he named it Yu. ”

Li Shiyun nodded the tip of the child's nose: "Did you hear that?" From now on, you will be called Yingyu. ”

I got up and said, "You have a good rest, I still have some things to take care of, and I will come to see you later." ”

Li Shiyun nodded obediently.

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Back in the apse, Zhang Liang was already waiting at the entrance of the hall.

I said happily, "I'm back, let's go in and sit." ”

Zhang Liang followed me in with a confused expression, and after sitting down, he couldn't help but say, "The minister has never seen Your Majesty so happy, but what is the happy event?" ”

I nodded, and couldn't help but smile: "The queen has just given birth to a prince. ”

Zhang Liang was surprised: "I see, congratulations to Your Majesty!" ”

I waved my hand and said with a smile, "How are you and Baling?" ”

Zhang Liang was a little embarrassed: "There is no movement yet......

"Speed up, you're not young."

"Your Majesty Xie......"

I took a sip of tea and turned to ask about business: "How is Jiangnan?" ”

"Back to Your Majesty, everything is developing according to Your Majesty's plan, the progress of road construction in various counties is in the plan, and the handicraft industry has also been thoroughly developed, forming a virtuous circle. In addition, Lingnan rubber workshops, sugar workshops, various specialty fruits, fish, etc., are thriving. ”

Zhang Liang counted it carefully: "Cheng Zhuo's two clans have also settled down, and according to Feng Xiang's instructions, Cheng Zhuo's two clans agreed to continue trading, and various workshops are being built." ”

I nodded: "Do you remember Xiangyun?" She has returned to Nanjun with her husband Zhan Wei, has she looked for you? ”

Zhang Liang frowned and said, "No ......"

It seems that the two of them are not prepared to do what I say, but it doesn't hurt, and since they have their own considerations, I don't need to interfere too much.

After chatting about Jiangnan, I said solemnly: "There is something I want to discuss with you." ”

Zhang Liang hurriedly said: "Listen quietly, please give instructions to Your Majesty." ”

"Cheng Sheng is old, I want you to take over the position of doctor." I stared at Zhang Liang's expression: "What do you think?" ”

Zhang Liang raised his head in astonishment, Cheng Sheng is an old minister, although he is not young, he is one year younger than Li Si, so it is not his turn to go into hiding......

"Your Majesty means ......"

I said in a deep voice: "This is the reason why I said I want to discuss with you, although Cheng Sheng has gone through three kings, King Xiaowen, King Zhuangxiang, and the emperor, but he is cautious, and if it is not good, he is timid and afraid of things, but he is really mediocre!" Now the counselors, doctors, middle doctors, and Taizhong doctors under the doctors, in name of being the doctor's subordinate officials, are actually under the direct management of the Prime Minister's Office, and one of the nine secretaries is nothing! ”

Zhang Liang is talented and intelligent, so he naturally understands the meaning of my words.

Once he takes over the position of doctor, he will inevitably take back the power of the doctor from the Prime Minister's Mansion, and he will face the ......

Thinking of this, Zhang Liang said calmly: "The minister has received the grace of His Majesty's knowledge, and he will not hesitate!" ”

I smiled and nodded, "You didn't disappoint me. But don't worry, I won't roast you on the fire, there are some things I can't tell you now, and you'll know when the court meets. ”

Zhang Liang said solemnly: "The minister will live up to His Majesty's expectations." ”

Then he asked: "...... Jiangnan Supervision Envoy?"

I glanced at Zhao Shanben: "He goes." ”

Zhao Shanben was directly stunned in place, and it took a long time to ease up, and said in panic: "Your Majesty, I'm afraid the minister will not be able to do it......"

In front of Zhang Liang, I was not polite: "Do you remember what I said to you outside the hall that day?" ”

Zhao Shanben naturally will not forget, that was the first time he really felt the horror of the court struggle!

"I don't dare to forget!"

I smiled and said, "That's good." If the trip to Jiangnan doesn't go well, I'll give you another place to go. ”

Zhao Shanben bowed: "The minister understands!" ”

Zhao Shanben naturally knew that I was not saying this to leave him a way out, but to clearly tell him that if he couldn't gain a firm foothold in Jiangnan, he wouldn't have another chance!