The system forced me to be emperor

Therefore, if the Qin army wants to break into Zhao State, it is impossible to browse through the Qinling Mountains. It can only break through three major passes, Beishu Pass, Zhongting Pass, and Nanli Pass. national army.

Emperor Zhao is also afraid of Qin State, once Qin State enters the pass, it will be attacked by enemies, and Zhao State will definitely be doomed.So relying on the Qinling Mountains and Xiongguan, Emperor Zhao can rest easy.

Similarly, if Qin State wanted to conquer this mainland of China, it had to cross the Qinling Mountains.Of course, he can also go around. The former Great Qin cavalry circumvented the northern glaciers and snowfields, entered the Yuan Kingdom, and then entered the Qi and Zhao Kingdoms. The Qin Army’s cavalry passed by, and the reputation was indistinguishable for a while, making the Great Qin a powerful country. position, but the cost of detour is too high, the gain outweighs the loss.

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The situation in the mainland of China is changing at a speed visible to the naked eye, and no one can predict what will happen in the future.

Chapter 424: Strategizing and winning a thousand miles

There are soldiers at the border who have fought bloody battles so that the people in the territory can live and work in peace and contentment.At this time, Kyoto has resumed its previous singing and dancing, and the tense atmosphere at the beginning of the national war has passed.

In addition to reviewing the memorials, Xiao Rui has one more thing to care about in the past few days.

March [-]th is Xiao Rui's wedding ceremony. Qin Tianjian has already selected the date of the initial ceremony. Although Xiao Rui does not need to arrange it, it is a major event in his life after all, and it is still an ancient wedding ceremony. Xiao Rui is quite Curious, so I asked about the process carefully.

The initial appointment ceremony is also called the engagement banquet. After this ceremony, Zhuge Liuying and Li Ruoxue will be Xiao Rui's wives in name, and they only need to visit and get married when the auspicious day arrives.

Today was the day of rest, and His Majesty finally let Xiao Rui go. Xiao Rui immediately took people out of the palace. The sun was shining today, a rare warm day in the cold winter, and there was no wind. It was very suitable for enjoying the scenery, tasting tea and barbecue.

It was rare to relax today, so Xiao Rui immediately sent someone to invite Zhuge Liuying, Li Ruoxue, and Zhang Ruoxi to come to the garden for a gathering.

As soon as the King of Chu died and the Zhou clan collapsed, Xiao Rui quietly bought this landscape garden in the name of the Zhou clan.Li Xiu'er didn't like Chu Palace, so Xiao Rui gave her Jingyuan to live here.

It has nothing to do with Jinwu Zangjiao, nor is it for convenience!

I am the prince, what an upright person!

Xiao Rui arrived at Jingyuan first, Li Xiuer came out after hearing the news, and said with a smile, "Your Highness is taking a rest today?"

Xiao Rui nodded and said with a smile: "I can finally relax for a day, this prince is really hard to do!"

Li Xiu'er gave him a blank look, and snorted, "Others get what they want, even if it's hard work, they're happy for you. You're lucky, but you still look disgusted. You really got the advantage and started to be good."

"Haha... Sister Xiu'er taught me a lesson." Xiao Rui smiled and said, "I ordered people to invite Liuying and Ruoxue. The weather is fine today. How about we choose a place to enjoy tea and barbecue?"

Li Xiu'er pursed her lips and said: "You have a private meeting with your unmarried lady, it's not good for me to spoil the scenery here."

Xiao Rui smiled and said, "They're all from my own family, so it won't be a big spoiler."

When Li Xiu'er heard it, she felt her heart was beating violently, she didn't dare to look at Xiao Rui, and hummed: "Now I am the widow of King Chu, and you are the crown prince..."

Although she didn't say it clearly, what Li Xiuer wanted to express was very clear.

Xiao Rui pretended to be surprised, and said: "Sister Xiu'er is Ruoxue's cousin, so they are naturally a family! Sister Xiu'er, you actually covet my handsomeness, are you planning to cheat on me?"

Li Xiu'er was so ashamed that she covered her face and was about to run away, but Xiao Rui held her back.

Xiao Rui put away his teasing look, and said solemnly: "Sister Xiu'er, if you are afraid of the world, then we will wait. After I ascend the throne, there is no need to worry."

Li Xiu'er's heart warmed up, the corners of her mouth raised uncontrollably, she couldn't hide her joy.

The two chose a location by the lake, and laid thick cushions on the ground, with plum blossoms beside them, creating a winter scene.

There are servants and maids lighting a charcoal fire to prepare for the barbecue, while Li Yuanfang, Dian Wei, and Yang Youji are fishing by the lake, far away from the hustle and bustle and irritability, and are at ease at this time.

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Zhuge Liuying went to pick up Li Ruoxue in a carriage, and then went to Zhongyonghou Mansion to find Zhang Ruoxi.Zhang Ruoxi heard the reason, but said apologetically: "Liuying, Ruoxue, I have something to do and I can't go today, you two go, don't make His Highness wait too long."

Zhuge Liuying sighed secretly, she didn't know what her good sister was thinking, so she persuaded: "Ruoxi, Your Highness specifically said that he would invite you over. Among us, you and His Highness knew each other first. It is very important, if you don't go, he will definitely come to invite you in person."

Zhang Ruoxi smiled and said, "Liuying, I really have something to do! I recently made two good friends, and I made an appointment today, and they will be here soon, so I must not miss the appointment."

As soon as the words finished, her personal servant girl entered the room and said, "Miss, the two Miss Lu are here."

Zhang Ruoxi said to the two of them: "Look, the two of them have already arrived, and they just happened to introduce you two."

After speaking, Zhang Ruoxi took the initiative to greet her, and soon brought two women in, and it was none other than Lu Zhi and Lu Su.

Zhang Ruoxi took the initiative to introduce the two parties, and the four daughters greeted each other. Lu Zhi smiled and said, "So it's the two princesses."

Lu Su also said: "The two concubines are so beautiful."

Zhuge Liuying and Li Ruoxue didn't know Lu Pheasant and Lu Su, and there were no women in Jingdu's boudoirs. After all, twin sisters with such outstanding looks would definitely be famous in Jingdu.But since they are friends with Zhang Ruoxi, they are also their friends, so the two responded friendly.

After chatting for a while, Zhuge Liuying and Li Ruoxue left.

After sending the two away, Zhang Ruoxi stood in front of the door in a daze, with a dazed expression.

She really didn't have the courage to meet Xiao Rui, and it was still in front of Zhuge Liuying and Li Ruoxue.She has an arrogant personality, since she doesn't belong to her, she can't show her sadness!

only…

Even so, it hurts self-esteem to lose the person you like and marry your good sister.

At some point, Lu Zhi came over and handed her a handkerchief.

"Speak out when you've been wronged, it's not okay to keep it in your heart." Lu Zhi explained.

Zhang Ruoxi came back to her senses, it turned out that the corners of her eyes were already wet. She took the handkerchief and smiled: "The wind is too strong, sand has blown into my eyes."

Lu Zhi looked at the clear sky and said with a smile: "It's the wind in my heart... Although my sister and I have just arrived in Kyoto, we have heard a lot of things, and you and I hit it off right away, Ruoxi. Some friends have known each other for a long time. I understand you, some friends just met, but they understand your thoughts!"

Zhang Ruoxi pursed her lips and did not speak.

Lu Zhi said: "It is said that a gentleman does not take what others like, hey... what should you do if you are a good sister. You and His Highness the Crown Prince met first, but I didn't expect Miss Zhuge to become a princess. That's all right, now Miss Li She even became a side concubine..."

Zhang Ruoxi was surprised when she heard Lu Zhi's words, and she defended herself against the injustice, thinking that Li Ruoxue should not take away love.

"It was His Highness who proposed pro-marriage on his own initiative, and there is no dos and don'ts in matters of affection, only suitable or inappropriate, maybe I am indeed inappropriate." Zhang Ruoxi took it very openly, and never complained about Zhuge Liuying and Li Ruoxue.

But Lu Zhi snorted and said: "You are too kind, and your true thoughts are covered up by your proud personality... If it were me, I would fight for it if I like it. If I fight, it may be embarrassing for a while, but if I don't fight, I will be sad for the rest of my life. .”

Zhang Ruoxi did not speak.

At this time, Lu Su ran over and said: "Sister, sister Ruoxi, I think, the first thing to figure out is His Royal Highness's thoughts. If he also likes sister Ruoxi, it's just because he thinks too much, so he doesn't think about it." Take the initiative!"

Zhang Ruoxi's eyes lit up.

Lu Zhi smiled and said: "Yes, Susu is smart, and he said it right. Susu, do you have a crush? Are you so familiar with emotional matters?"

"No way, sister, don't make fun of me." Lu Su blushed and ran away quickly.

Lu Zhi looked at Zhang Ruoxi and said with a smile: "Susu is right. You should see what His Highness the Crown Prince is thinking. If His Highness the Crown Prince has no intention of treating you, then you should give up as soon as possible. How about we accompany you to Jingyuan?"

"It's not suitable, I just rejected it." Zhang Ruoxi hesitated.