Qianqianjie, kidnap a reborn prince back to the modern era

Prime Minister Gu twirled his neatly trimmed beard, his triangular eyes deep in his eye sockets shining with brilliance, he looked at Emperor Xiling who was sitting in the upper seat, and spoke slowly.

"I think this is not a bad idea. Emperor Dongcang and Princess Nanqi came to Xiling in person with sincerity. The three countries signed a peace agreement, and recuperation is beneficial to both the country and the people. However, since Dongcang and Nanqi can coexist peacefully in the future, can we allocate 100,000 troops stationed on the border there to expand to the northern border to strengthen the northern border's strength?"

Ling Xiao felt a chill in his heart. Prime Minister Gu still had evil intentions!

There are 200,000 troops stationed in the northern, eastern and southern borders, and the military power in the northern border is in the hands of Gu Chong.

There are a total of 100,000 troops in the five military camps outside Moore City, of which 20,000 are in Gu Feng's hands.

As the crown prince before, the power controlled by his father and him was barely greater than that under Prime Minister Gu, which was why the transition was so smooth. If it weren't for the support of Qianmai Palace behind him, he might have died on the way back to Xiling and in one conspiracy after another.

Prime Minister Gu has made a good plan. If he transfers another 200,000 troops to the northern border, he will be able to compete with the court. It is hard to say whether he can still sit on the throne.

"We will discuss this matter after we have seen Emperor Dong Cang and Princess Nan Qi."

Ling Xiao ended the topic coldly.

"Everyone, please go back. See you at the palace banquet tonight."

Eunuch Chang, who was beside Emperor Xiling, politely escorted the officials from various departments out of the study. When he came back, he saw Ling Xiao's aloof and arrogant back, standing in front of the armor left by the previous emperor.

The late emperor Ling Wanqi was fond of war, had a fierce character and was willful in his ways. He conquered this territory before he was thirty years old, and his desire to expand it was endless.

To the north, since some time ago, the emperor's orders had been like a drop in the ocean when they reached the northern military camp, and he was powerless.

To the south, there is a canyon bordering Nanqi, which goes deep into Xiling and is low and narrow.

Nanqi has a team stationed here all year round. Relying on the geographical advantage, one man can block the passage of ten thousand.

Only Xiangdong, Ling Wanqi, who had been engaged in war all his life, was frequently beaten by the young boy Cangyu, and almost lost the kingdom he had exchanged his life for.

As he got older, he had to stop fighting and rest, and calm his warlike thoughts.

Crown Prince Lingxiao is his third son with the Queen, and the only surviving son.

The Queen's father, Han Mo, had made great contributions in the melee thirty years ago and had saved his life from the sword.

If all the men of the Han family had not died in that war, it might be the Han family that became emperor of Xiling.

Han Mo strongly recommended Ling Wanqi to become emperor and established the Xiling Kingdom. Ling Wanqi lived up to the old man's life-saving grace and made Han's daughter the queen. The two treated each other with respect and would not tolerate any third party interfering.

Queen Han lived up to expectations. Her first two babies were both boys. However, they died before they were two years old due to poor care by the palace maids and they fell into the lake or were bitten by a poisonous snake.

At this time, Duke Huguo Han Mo was seriously ill, and the ministers clamored to fill the harem.

In the stalemate, Ling Xiao was born, and Emperor Xiling compromised and took a concubine.

To compensate the queen, he made the newly born Ling Xiao the crown prince and ordered people to take good care of him.

Crown Prince Ling Xiao was born into a pampered family, with quick wits and just enough fighting skills to protect himself.

The people of Xiling are tough and many of them value martial arts. The prince's faction is weak to begin with. Fortunately, the Emperor of Xiling has not forgotten the life-saving grace of the Duke of Huguo, and he has been protecting Queen Han with all his strength, so the harem is still stable.

Unfortunately, he disliked intrigue and political intrigue, and relied on the wrong Gu Yuandong, promoting him step by step to the position of prime minister, which eventually turned into a disaster.

Half of the civil and military officials in the court were under the control of Prime Minister Gu. Concubine Gu also controlled the harem for five years after the death of Queen Han. The third prince Ling Ji, who was born to her, was a man of both military and literary talents, and was handsome and elegant, and was flattered by all the court officials.

Ling Xiao stood stiffly, clenched his hands into fists, and then slowly released them.

Turning around, Eunuch Chang quickly handed over a cup of warm tea and served him carefully.

He was the late emperor's man and knew the late emperor's helplessness in his last years.

He was being manipulated overtly and covertly by Prime Minister Gu, and he couldn't let go of his only child with Queen Han, so he protected him with all his might, but he could only do so barely.

After the death of the previous emperor, the new emperor also had a difficult time succeeding to the throne.

"Your Majesty, the time is almost up. You should rest for a while and then change your clothes."

Eunuch Chang reminded.

"Have the envoys from both countries been settled? Is everything alright at the Sifang Posthouse?"

"Your Majesty, everything is normal. But I heard that Princess Nanqi is very beautiful and very young. It is said that she might be here to marry a foreign prince."

"Oh? There is no information about Princess Nanqi. As far as I can remember, the new emperor Qi Luobai has no brothers or sisters. Have you found out about this person's background?"

Ling Xiao frowned.

Nanqi had just experienced a regime change, and he had just sent envoys to congratulate, and they had not returned yet, but the new emperor of Nanqi actually sent the eldest princess to visit. What did that mean?

"No, the people sent to Nanqi have not received any news yet."

"Let's meet him first. Anyway, Cangyu came with her this time, and he might know something about Nanqi. It would be nice to ask him later."

"Yes, Your Majesty."

Sifang Inn.

Just after the You hour, the third prince, Prince Ji, came guarding the front yard of the posthouse in a kind and respectful manner, leaving all the officials in the Ministry of Rites puzzled and as if they had seen a ghost.

After noon, Ling Ji settled the envoys and quickly went to the harem to meet his mother, Concubine Gu.

"Mother, my son has something to ask of you."

"Son, what's the hurry?"

Concubine Gu was just about to take a rest and was a little stunned when she saw her son suddenly coming over.

"Please ask mother to ask for marriage on behalf of my son at the palace banquet today."

"Pray for love? Who?"

Concubine Gu was somewhat puzzled and asked her son in surprise.

"Princess Nanqi is on a diplomatic mission to Xiling."

"Nanqi, Her Royal Highness the Princess?"

"Yes, my son fell in love with her at first sight."

Ling Ji suppressed the emotions surging in his heart, his eyes sparkling.

"Oh? This woman is so stunningly beautiful?"

"It's not just her beauty, it's the lady's demeanor that makes my son so happy that he falls in love with her at first sight."

Concubine Gu stood up, walked around the bedroom again and again, and laughed heartily.

"Okay, okay, my son will marry Princess Nanqi, and my daughter will marry the Emperor of Dongcang. Great! If it works out, no one in Xiling will be able to dominate you and me anymore."

Mrs. Gu's face flushed with excitement and her voice was high-pitched.

"You go out of the palace and talk to your grandfather. We will act according to circumstances at the palace banquet."

"it is good!"

Prime Minister Gu was of course happy with this situation, but he was a little confused.

When an emperor visits a foreign country, which is such an important state event, the credentials should be submitted several months in advance.

Emperor Dong Cang's trip must have been a spur of the moment decision, but considering the itinerary, it seems that he did not start from Kyoto.

He felt that the itinerary of these people was a mystery, and was somewhat worried that nothing might happen.