Chapter 87

On the second day of June in the first year of Taishi, the Xianbei envoy met the new emperor.

The season is very good, suitable for outings and hunting. Xue Yuxiao did not personally receive the envoy in the palace, but casually pointed to a date and met with the civil and military officials on the hunting ground.

This date does not fit Tai Shi Ling's thoughts.

Today's Taishi Ling is an expert in studying astronomy and geography, is the sister of Yuan Fangtuo, the secretary of Taifu, named Hewangzhou, this person heard that the world has changed its new master, and calculated the destiny of heaven under the starry night, not only did not grieve, but was overjoyed, and drove the ox cart into Jingzhao to meet Xue Yuxiao before January, and worshiped Taishi Ling.

Although He Wangzhou is Yuan Fangtuo's younger sister, the two are the same generation, but they are extremely young, only a few years older than the new emperor, twenty and seven. When she heard the news, she came to see her, saying that she was a big murderer on this day, and she was afraid of seeing blood, but Xue Yuxiao said: "The matter of hunting, naturally see blood." ”

He Wangzhou had no choice but to say: "I am afraid that Your Majesty will be angered by the arrogance of the Xianbei people, and in anger, he will kill the envoy." ”

Xue Yuxiao smiled and looked at her and said, "I'm afraid that the mind of the Xianbei envoy is not enough to forbear." ”

On the day of the hunt, the civil officials followed on the side, and the generals wore armor and swords on the left and right. Xue Yuxiao changed into a silver armor, still in a white robe, and his clothes were dazzling in the sun, almost like snow. The snow-stepping black horse under her is strong and heroic, the horse's mane is supple, and just standing on the side, she can't help but make everyone think of Xue Yuxiao's divine general, and the battle is determined to be triumphant. For such a person, as the emperor, even the waist pole subconsciously stood up a little.

Among the ministers, there were many newly promoted poor families, and they were appointed by Xue Yuxiao to show their ambitions, so they were introduced to the imperial party, and they gathered like a stream, and for a while, the high-ranking officials of the scholar clan could not be easily shaken.

While hunting in the long wind, Xue Yuxiao saw the Xianbei envoy.

The person who came was the military division under the tent of Tuoba Zhen, the second princess of Xianbei, named Qi Yunfeng. Hu Nu was wearing the clothes of the Xia Department, although she was a military advisor, she was still wearing a silver wire mesh wolf-shaped mask that covered her face like all Hu warriors, and her long hair was slightly curled up, and she was fixed with a sandalwood hairpin in the appearance of Dongqi. She hunted with a bow and bowed, and bowed to Xue Yuxiao first, but she did not call His Majesty, and said: "The general is famous!" If you can see it today, you should have no regrets in death. ”

Xue Yuxiao was on his side, Wei Qingyun was attendant, Wei Qingyun's face had not changed, Guan Haichao was already furious, and he hung up a string of words that he had memorized backwards and began to read, scolding: "You are not called Your Majesty, why are you called General?" My lord is the most holy goddess, shining with light, merciful to all things, and the virtue of saints......"

Xue Yuxiao raised his hand to stop it, looked sideways at the envoy, and asked with a smile: "Is there no regret if you really die?" ”

Qi Yunfeng was stunned for a moment.

The Xianbei Department behind her stretched out his hand to press the sword, Xue Yuxiao turned his head again, and said lightly: "It's just a joke, the messenger doesn't have to be afraid." ”

Qi Yunfeng said: "The general is not joking. His Royal Highness heard that the general had ascended the throne and ruled the Eastern Qi Dynasty, so he specially ordered me to come to congratulate him. ”

"If you call me the master, why do you only call me a general?" Xue Yuxiao stretched out his hand to take the bow and arrow handed over by the guard, and his fingers gently stroked the golden carvings on the feather arrows.

"The foreign minister is bold." She said courageously, but she looked at Xue Yuxiao, staring at the bow and arrow in her palm, "The general is not in the right position, and he just forced the Xie clan to give in." Your subjects are all thieves, and the obedience of the world today is subject to thieves, and when the Xie family recovers, the world still belongs to the Xie family of Chen County, now...... It's just an auxiliary government. ”

"Bold!"

"Hu Nu is looking for death!"

There were several scoldings behind Xue Yuxiao, especially the girl from a poor family who was expected to be promoted by relying on her promotion, who was obviously a civil official, but she wanted to stare out her eyes, and subconsciously rolled up her sleeves.

Xue Yuxiao was not angry, just smiled slightly, and said, "It seems that your Highness misses the Great Qi in charge of the Xie family very much." ”

She said a word to break through the thoughts of the Xianbei tribes. Xue Yuxiao's achievements and decisiveness left a deep impression on the Tuoba royal family, and they actually didn't want this person to become the lord of Eastern Qi, otherwise the country that was clearly sick and weak would become a tiger that raised obscurity and an eagle with wings.

"Don't dare." Qi Yunfeng said that he didn't dare, and said, "If the general can return the throne to the Xie family, the lord of the country will definitely repair the book himself, both of which are good for the two states, and will not interfere with each other within five years, and be stable as before, and intercede for the general, so that the general will not reduce his name and position, and still assist the government." ”

Xue Yuxiao was already excited behind her, she looked calm, and said: "The Lord of Xianbei is thousands of miles away, but he thinks about the affairs of other countries, and if he works so hard, I am afraid that he will lose his life." ”

"Please consider the ...... behind you"

Before the words fell, Xue Yuxiao suddenly raised his hand and raised his bow, and the arrow pressed on the string. The two were only a dozen steps apart, and with Xue Yuxiao's archery skills, this bow and arrow could easily penetrate her head.

The edge folded a line of snow in the sun, the long wind blew the robe, and the cloak on the light armor was embroidered with gold thread, folding a glimmer of dazzling light. Qi Yunfeng's throat suddenly tightened, beads of sweat the size of beans oozed from the corners of her forehead, she looked at Xue Yuxiao's hand holding the bow with a dry mouth, and the words of persuasion she had just said pressed against her throat, with a dizzying burst of blood.

This is the new emperor, but this is also the decisive triumphant marquis!

Qi Yunfeng suddenly felt remorseful. These words were indeed negotiated between her and her staff, if Xue Yuxiao took half a step back because of this, then Dongqi still did not have to be afraid, even if peace was negotiated, there was no need to pay any conditions, and at the critical moment, it was better to immediately raise troops to fight and be caught off guard.

So even if the chance is slim, Qi Yunfeng still can't help but be tempted. Her hands were clenched tightly, her finger bones were tense, and she looked at the bow and arrow in Xue Yuxiao's hand. Just when everyone's hearts were hanging in their throats, Xue Yuxiao did not put down the arrow, but suddenly let go of the bowstring.

A sound of breaking the air passed by his ears, and if it weren't for the mask, the startled wind almost cut his cheeks. Qi Yunfeng's pupils constricted, and there were already people around him who hid their faces and bowed their heads, and they couldn't bear to see the blood splashed on the spot-

Poof.

There was a low thud of flesh entering.

Xianbei everyone looked back at the prime minister and saw that more than 20 steps behind Qi Yunfeng, a rabbit fell to the ground. It was hidden among the grass and trees, so close that everyone did not notice it.

In the silence, Xue Yuxiao stretched out his hand to hold the reins, looked ahead, and said indifferently: "I am fighting with Tuoba Baby, and the beast is just fighting the rabbit." Your Third Highness's actions, thoughts, plans, and attempts, even her advisors may not be familiar with me. For me to convey a word to the lord of Tuoba country, I will say, the lord of Daqi greets the Khan in good health, the eighteen tribes of Xianbei, those who hurt me and deceive me, I will be ashamed one by one. ”

Qi Yunfeng slowly let go of his hand, and his back was already sweating. She subconsciously hurriedly said: "Your Majesty can't be rash, the foreign minister still has a word......

As soon as the words "Your Majesty" came out, her words paused instantly, she took a heavy breath, and said: "How can the foreign ministers come to negotiate peace, how can they not get a peace covenant, but cause chaos?" Your Majesty, please think again. ”

Xue Yuxiao looked at her and smiled. At this time, the attendants had already brought the hare with the arrow forward and showed it to the officials and envoys, showing the emperor's heroism. She didn't ask people to put away the prey, but said to Qi Yunfeng: "How about I give this prey to the messenger and cook rabbit broth for the messenger?" ”

"I" is a written word, and is only used when the emperor emphasizes status and prestige. Xue Yuxiao is different from Xie Fu, she doesn't often emphasize her identity, so she uses the word "I" a lot between talking about it, which actually sounds quite easy-going.

However, this kind of "easy-going" made Qi Yunfeng's scalp explode. She glanced at the dead hare, and thought that the arrow on it almost shattered her head, and her belly turned over, and her back molars were clenched together, and she replied: "Thank you, Your Majesty." ”

Xue Yuxiao nodded, and the horse continued to shoot.

Her riding skills are too good, and the ministers can't keep up, but the generals are accompanying them. Qi Yunfeng also got on the horse to chase Xue Yuxiao, Xianbei Hu was born to be good at riding, and he could follow closely behind the black horse without effort, a military division, and even several generals were surpassed.

During this period, she wanted to speak several times, but was held back by the feather arrows on Xue Yuxiao's bowstring. I don't know what's going on, as long as she wants to open her mouth to persuade her, Xue Yuxiao pulls her bow and shoots, and the cheers of the Eastern Qi generals sound behind her. After a few times, Qi Yunfeng almost forgot what he was going to say, and during this time, he was glanced at by Xue Yuxiao, and always felt that the bow in her hand seemed to have the intention of aiming at the head on the neck.

Finally, it was noon and everyone ate in the big tent of the hunting ground. Xue Yuxiao took the cloth towel handed by Wei Qingyan, wiped his hands, and entered the table with a sword, and the palace attendant presented the prepared banquet dishes.

Soup cakes, tempeh, mutton, and deer roe deer rabbit meat and other things are delicious and soft when cooked, which makes people feel appetizing. Zhongqing entered the table according to the courtesy, and did not suppress his gluttony in front of Xue Yuxiao, and feasted happily, only the envoy saw the rabbit broth in front of him, and his face was embarrassed.

Li Qingchou was appointed as a marquis, and Xue Yuxiao was a friend of life and death, so he sat offside and was comparable to Jiuqing. She was very good, and said comfortingly: "Your Majesty's prey, given to the messenger, this is the beginning of the intersection between Daqi and the Xia Kingdom." ”

Qi Yunfeng gritted his teeth and picked up the bowl, swallowed it with a clatter, and then suddenly bit a hard object. She spat out the bone, and saw that it was a small piece of hare skull, on which was the broken dent shot by Xue Yuxiao's bow, and pierced through the middle.

Qi Yunfeng's complexion changed, he couldn't bear it anymore, and subconsciously lowered his hand to press the sword, but the kind-faced Marquis Li on the side suddenly pressed her shoulder and asked, "Messenger, is this soup delicious?" ”

Everyone looked up.

Only Xue Yuxiao still ate indifferently. Even if he is in the ninth five-year, this person's picky eater is still the same as always, eating slowly and methodically, and every bite seems to have done enough psychological construction. She ate it seriously, and suddenly felt that the atmosphere around her was a little urgent, so she raised her head and raised her eyebrows: "Unappetizing? ”

Qi Yunfeng's shoulders were pressed by Li Qingchou, she wanted to get up and speak and discuss the peace covenant directly, but she couldn't get up because of the force on her body, as if she was forced back to the table by a thousand heavy stones. Her fingertips were almost piercing into her palms, and she sat back slowly with a gentle look at Xue Yuxiao.

"Thank you, Your Majesty, the honor of your life."

Qi Yunfeng spit out a sentence.

When these words fell, Li Qingchou let go and smiled quite kindly.

Qi Yunfeng glanced at her, she was still alive on the surface, but in fact her heart had been dead for a while.

After lunch, Xue Yuxiao finally took the initiative to propose a peace covenant in the tent. Qi Yunfeng breathed a sigh of relief, but this scene was completely different from what she expected, after being suppressed by invisible intimidation several times, her fear was actually more than annoyance, especially when she saw Xue Yuxiao's smiling expression, she was always afraid that there would be a pit waiting for her behind her, and her momentum would be weaker.

In the attention of the ministers of Daqi, Xue Yuxiao and Qi Yunfeng discussed the conditions, saying that the several tribes to which the Xia Kingdom belonged were included, and as long as Xianbei did not take the initiative to invade within two years, the two states would be reconciled and rest with the people. As the defeated side, Xia was willing to return Zhao County, as well as Taiyuan and Fanyang...... In the east of the Gonghe River, there are about four counties of the homeland, and the subjects of the land are still in the Eastern Qi, and the two places are traded...... In addition, there were other cattle and sheep, horses, and male slaves who were sacrificed.

In normal times, although he suffered a big defeat, Xianbei would never have paid such conditions. Hu Nu is like a vicious wolf biting the earth, how can she easily spit out meat and bones? However, in the past six months, there have been frequent turmoil, and the Khan is critically ill, with the worry of seizing the heir inside, and the disaster coveted by other tribes outside, so he really has no intention of fighting.

It's unintentional, not powerless.

Xue Yuxiao knows this very well.

And she also knew that such a peace covenant was nothing more than a piece of paper for the Xianbei people. In the face of tangible development interests, as soon as they settle the civil strife and regain tribal sovereignty, they will immediately think about their neighbors' lands...... With the sweetness of war to feed war, they eat too much.

Such conditions are already the limit of the wind energy. If she takes another step, she will have no face to see the Khan, so it is better to lead her neck and kill herself.

Xue Yuxiao didn't agree immediately, she didn't remove the sword from beginning to end, but stroked the sword of the Heavenly Maiden inlaid with pearls and jades and gold decorations. She seemed to be thinking about it, but she didn't seem to think about it at all, just wondering if the sword at her waist was good enough.

Qi Yunfeng was afraid that this person's killing intent would be further increased, and said: "Although Your Majesty is from a military uniform, you must also take care of your subjects and people!" ”

Xue Yuxiao rubbed the scabbard, as if he regretfully let go of his hand, and suddenly asked: "Several tribes that do not belong to the Xia Kingdom have invaded the land of Fengzhou, can I attack it?" ”

Qi Yunfeng's eyes widened when he heard this. Half of Fengzhou belonged to Xianbei, and only one-third once belonged to Dongqi, she breathed sluggishly, and said to him: "Your Majesty has been sympathetic to the people, how can you be bent on subduing everyone on horseback!" ”

Xue Yuxiao smiled: "Is it possible to subdue foreign enemies with talent and beauty?" ”

Qi Yunfeng immediately lowered his head: "The two states are about to be repaired, how can they be called enemies." The Ministry of Fengzhou does not belong to the Xia Kingdom, please take care of yourself! ”

Xue Yuxiao pondered for a moment and said, "Okay." I must greet the Khan on my behalf—"

Because according to her understanding, it was almost at the next time node that was not far away, the old lord died of illness, several Hu girls competed for the position of the princess, and the sisters fought against each other, killing each other, which was really a fierce show.

The clouds and the wind replied again.

Later, the ministers of the Feng Pavilion stepped forward and discussed with her to draft a specific covenant book to inform the world. At dusk, everyone returned to Beijing from the hunting ground, and it was night.

The Xianbei envoy lived in the Jingzhong Palace, guarded by the Beijing guards. After they left, many ministers of Fengge immediately stepped forward and persuaded: "Your Majesty, please focus on the overall situation, and don't start a war for the time being, the land of Fengzhou is vast and sparsely populated, and it is definitely not a place to raise troops." ”

Xue Yuxiao nodded and said seriously: "I didn't want to fight originally." There are only cattle, sheep and grassland in that place, and since I don't raise sheep, I don't need to conquer Fengzhou first. ”

All the ministers were stunned and looked at each other, only Li Furong snorted lightly and whispered to Xiao Pingyu: "It's just to scare people." scared this group of civil officials into a cold sweat, fearing that the world would fall into the hands of the emperor, but she didn't know how she could do things that were not beneficial to her with a seven-trick exquisite heart. ”

Xiao Pingyu glanced at her and said, "Your Majesty said that when you attacked Fengzhou, I saw you press your sword." ”

Li Furong's voice paused, and after a long time, a sentence suddenly came out: "It's just an escort." ”

……

On the tenth day of the first month of June, the covenant was announced to the world, and for a time the border people celebrated peace, and the four counties returned to the territory of Daqi, and the old man who returned to the land of Qi threw tears and cried, and bowed to the direction of Jingzhao more than three times.

In addition to this matter, Xue Yuxiao was not idle, and the Juntian system that she had been thinking about for a long time was finally implemented after having a cold confidant.

Due to the perennial war, the people have been in exile, and many lands are of acceptable qualifications, but no one has cultivated them. The distribution of land to the common people under the uniform land system naturally undermined the interests of the scholars...... In the past, when all the high-ranking officials were scholars, as long as they were proposed, they would be opposed.

But at this moment, Xue Yuxiao got a sharp sword. There are several Han Shi under her command who are not of high background and are willing to be the blade and let His Majesty cling to him.

One of them is named Zhang Yejun, who is loyal and upright, but he is very impatient. She went to the prefecture and county as a messenger to supervise the implementation of the uniform land system, strictly prohibiting land sales and annexation, and was assassinated several times in the same way as Xue Yuxiao. After being wounded, this person returned to Beijing and entered the palace late at night to meet His Majesty.

Xue Yuxiao was sleepy and sleepy, so after talking to her for a few words, he hid his face and yawned. She thought slowly against her chin and nodded slowly.

Zhang Yejun knew that His Majesty was going to think deeply, but she was really anxious, so she said: "Before the Juntian Order is completed, there will be a group of scholars to attack it, and when the ministers are ordered to carry out the imperial examination and abolish the post of the central official, I am afraid that the ministers will be against it!" ”

Xue Yuxiao nodded and said silently: "Jingzhaotun has more than 10,000 soldiers, all of them are my pro-army, who wants to rebel, who is more daring than me?" ”

She is the only one in the world who can make fun of herself like this.

Zhang Yejun was choked and said angrily: "Your Majesty, as a person who is destined to return, can't make such a joke." ”

"Aiqing, why is she angrier than me." Xue Yuxiao sighed.

Zhang Yejun said: "The ministers are watching the government in Beijing, and His Majesty's measures are beneficial to the people, far-sighted, and beneficial for the future." With such a bright lord, the local ministers and wealthy families actually made a big fuss, wrote articles to encourage condemnation, deceived the people, and the ministers were really angry! ”

As she spoke, she pulled out a silk thread full of inscriptions from her sleeve. Silk is a precious thing, and only local wealthy families can afford it. Xue Yuxiao glanced at it and recognized that this was the silk of Xuzhou.

"Look." She presented it, and her words were fierce, "This person is deceiving the public with his words, and he really deserves to be killed!" ”

Xue Yuxiao took the silk silk, and from the beginning, she saw that the sleepiness gradually dissipated, nodded while watching, and said, "The writing is good, and the courage is great." ”

When Zhang Yejun heard her praise, he couldn't help but widen his eyes: "How can Your Majesty still praise her!" ”

Xue Yuxiao glanced at the signature, suddenly turned his head to look at the attendant, and asked, "Send someone to Fengge to ask, and ask someone from Xuzhou or Boling about this person's current situation." ”

The attendant led the edict and left, and after a short time, he re-entered the palace to meet him, and reported: "Your Majesty, this person is the second daughter of the Chen family in Xuzhou, and she has distributed a lot of documents in the state and county, openly accusing Your Majesty, and secretly inciting the local scholars to resist the Juntian order. On the day of the release of this article, the Chen girl was recruited on the street to recruit soldiers, and was beaten by the villagers with wooden canes and farm tools, and is now sick in bed. If the county official hadn't heard the news and went to save him in time, he would have almost died at the hands of the villagers! ”