Rebirth of Qing Xin Fu Yan

Five days had passed since Fu Yanqing left the capital, and Prince Yu's mansion sent people to search everywhere, but nothing was found.Although Zhao Mojian was annoyed, he didn't dare to make a big show of it. After all, the things he lost involved a lot, and Emperor Jing couldn't let him know.In the end, he could only tell the secret guards to continue the investigation in private, and the capital, which was a little turbulent, became quiet again.

This morning, Emperor Jing's spirit was a little sluggish. This year, his health became worse and worse, and he suffered from migraines, and his whole body was getting older.However, people in their 40s have already seen gray hair.He glanced wearily at the next group of ministers, and said somewhat disinterestedly: "My dear friends, do you have something important to announce?"

The waiter Zhang Qishan looked a little hesitant, holding the jade wat hesitant to speak, and then glanced at Zhao Mojian who was standing on the right.

Zhao Mojian glanced at Emperor Jing, and with a slight wink, Zhang Qishan gritted his teeth and stood up: "Return to Your Majesty, I have something to say!"

Emperor Jing rubbed the center of his brows, and said irritably, "What's the matter?"

"Your Majesty, I received a secret report from the frontier that the northern border of Tuyuhun was hit by a blizzard, and the western border was raging with sandstorms, resulting in the death of a large number of cattle and sheep in Tuyuhun. The food shortage in Tuyuhun made the soldiers and civilians starved of food. But the Khan obeyed the wolf's ambition and sent troops frequently. Disturb the northwest border, enter the city to rob food, and plunder and kill our Daxia people, Lizhou, Qinzhou, and Jingzhou were all affected by it a few days ago, please Your Majesty decide!"

Emperor Jing opened his eyes, slapped Yu An fiercely, and stood up abruptly: "It's simply unreasonable!"

The officials below hurriedly knelt on the ground: "Your Majesty, calm down!"

Emperor Jing walked a few steps back and forth in the hall, and waved his sleeves: "Don't tell me these things. Who told me that at the beginning, Tuyuhun was severely injured, and he will keep his own place in the future, and will never invade our Great Xia border again!"

Looking at the silent civil servants and generals below, Emperor Jing was even more furious: "It's only been five years now! It can't stand it any longer. You tell me what to do! Don't say appease your anger, you're guilty, I've heard enough!"

A burst of anger came to his heart, and after saying these words, Emperor Jing sat on the imperial chair as if exhausted.Liao Quan at the side hurriedly stroked it, handed Emperor Jing a small golden box, and said anxiously: "Be careful, Your Majesty, don't hurt yourself."

Emperor Jing took the elixir in the box and took it, exhaled a few breaths, and then calmed down.Everyone below looked at the furious emperor above in panic.

Zhao Ziyan has been lying quietly behind his head on the right all the time, but only raised his eyes slightly when he saw this scene, and then knelt down in a well-behaved manner.

Just when the whole room was filled with panic and silence, Zhao Mojian got up and took a few steps, and saluted solemnly, his eyes were full of anxiety: "Father, what Eunuch Liao said is extremely serious. Father just recovered from the cold before, and the imperial doctor told him to rest in peace. Otherwise, I'm afraid I'm going to have a headache. The ministers and the adults will definitely help the father to solve the problem."

"What His Royal Highness said is true, the ministers will definitely do their best to solve His Majesty's worries and problems!"

Emperor Jing looked at Zhao Mojian with a worried face, and listened to the words of those ironing posts, and felt a lot better.Although above the court, the seven emperors and daughters of him did not strictly abide by the etiquette of the emperor and his ministers, but they showed another kind of respect, filial piety and admiration, and after taking the golden pill, the warmth in the viscera melted, the spirit was refreshed, and the expression was gentle at the moment Quite a lot.

"I don't know about this, does Mo Jian have any ideas?"

"I would like to report to my father, although the robbery of Tuyuhun happened suddenly, it was not without trace. Back then, the King of Southwest defeated Tuyuhun, broke through five cities, and forced his khan to surrender. The reason why my father agreed to his request And, I just sympathize with the years of war in Great Xia, the suffering of the people, and the suffering of the innocent people of the two countries. However, although Tuyuhun has been keeping his own law and order these years, the tributes have not increased but shrunk. It is just that the surrounding countries are in constant turmoil and have no time to take care of them. This time, Tuyuhun has been plagued by natural disasters and unable to deal with it, so it can only beggar its neighbor and try to plunder our Great Xia to tide over the difficulties. Although Qinzhou and Lizhou have a small population and remote terrain, they are the gateway to the west, so we must not lose anything."

Zhao Mojian didn't say any more, just watched Emperor Jing's reaction.Emperor Jing bowed his head in thought, although he was angry, but he really wanted to mobilize troops, but he had a lot of worries.Fu Huai was almost responsible for the previous battles in the western region. The harsh conditions in the west made it difficult for the Great Xia army to adapt, and only the army of the Southwest Palace could cope with it.Now, Fu Huai handed over the seal of command and indulged in drinking and sex in Dali all day long, which was no different from back then, and he did not dare to hand over the seal of command to him anymore.But in the court, he has no generals available.

In recent years, the national treasury has become increasingly empty. Once the war breaks out again, it may be unsustainable.

After hesitating for a long time, Emperor Jing asked in a deep voice: "You are right, I wonder if other lovers have countermeasures?"

Doctor Yushi looked solemn: "Return to Your Majesty, what His Royal Highness said is not bad, but in recent years there have been frequent small wars on the border of Great Xia, floods and famines, and the people's grain harvest has dropped sharply in the past three years. If you send troops rashly, The national treasury may be difficult to support, food and grass are insufficient, and soldiers and horses are difficult to move. Besides, except for Tuyuhun, the Rouran in the north and the Qiang people in the southwest are all eyeing our Daxia. Once the troops are mobilized, the border guards will inevitably need to be mobilized. Suddenly, the minister is worried ..."

"Master Yushi." Hearing this, Shang Shuling immediately retorted: "Although the matter of food and grass is urgent, my Great Xia has a vast land and rich resources, and this little military salary will not be unable to pay. The war is tense, and a little extra two tiers will be charged. Pay taxes, wait for the border to be stabilized, and then let the people recuperate. But if we tolerate it, it will fuel Fu Yun's ambitions, and at that time will make other countries think that I can be bullied by Daxia. The governor sent troops to attack, and the imperial court sent troops to Tuyuhun!"

Just when Emperor Jing frowned and thought about it, several ministers headed by his servant Zhang Qishan shouted in unison: "Your minister waits for second opinion!"

Zhao Mojian also opened his mouth and said: "I have accumulated some savings in the mansion over the years. If I send troops, I am willing to give all of them to the soldiers at the border as military pay!"

Hearing this, the kneeling officials looked at each other, and even Shang Shuling frowned.But they are in the main battle, and even His Highness the Seventh Highness has spoken like this, so how can they not make a statement, they can only make promises one after another.But this mouth opened, but how much to give made them worry.If there is too much, it will not invite merit, but it will cause suspicion, and if it is too small, it will be suspected of disregarding the overall situation, which will displease His Majesty.After thinking about it for a while, some people also complained faintly in their hearts.

When Emperor Jing saw this, he opened his mouth: "It's just, who do you think can be the commander of the Western Expedition?"

As soon as the words fell, there was a lot of discussion among the audience. In the past, Fu Huai was the commander, but now they are asked to choose the generals who lead the army, and they are suddenly at a loss.

The corners of Zhao Mojian's mouth slightly pursed into a smile, looking at the slightly noisy hall, with a faint gleam in his eyes.

"Father, my son recommends General Liu." The second prince Zhao Qingshu said in a low voice, staring at Emperor Jing who was having a headache.

"Your Majesty, although General Liu is brave and good at fighting, he is not good at leading cavalry. Moreover, he has been guarding the capital all these years and has never been to the western region. I am afraid that something is wrong."

After listening to Zhang Qishan's words.Emperor Jing's originally relaxed brows frowned again, but the people below had been divided into two factions, and they were arguing over whether to send Liu Hao or not.

"Give me peace!" Emperor Jing let out a deep breath, his eyes swept away, and fell on Zhao Ziyan who had never said a word.He has hardly gotten to know this child very well in recent years, but his eyebrows and eyes are more and more like her mother and concubine.It was also so calm, as if he didn't care about anything.

"Zi Yan."

Zhao Ziyan didn't seem to expect that he would pay attention to her, so he was stunned and then said in a low voice: "My son is here."

Listening to her slightly soft voice, Emperor Jing couldn't help but slow down his tone: "I have given you the mansion, have you ever moved there?"

"Reporting to my father, I moved there three days ago, and my son likes it very much." Her whole body is like a bamboo plant, slender and elegant, even though she is wearing a purple gold palace robe and her forehead is lightly wiped, she still exudes a sense of warmth and tenderness , not as sharp as his other children.

After so many years, the anger that affected Zhao Ziyan's body has receded a lot. At this moment, Emperor Jing couldn't help feeling a little bit of pity.Looking at Zhao Ziyan, he asked again: "You have been in the court for half a year, tell me, which general do you think is more suitable?"

Zhao Mojian's face turned cold slightly, his eyes narrowed, but he returned to his original appearance in a blink of an eye, with a hint of encouragement in his eyes, he tilted his head to look at Zhao Ziyan.

Zhao Ziyan looked a little hesitant, frowned for a moment, and then said: "I am dull, I dare not make rash comments. General Liu is good at fighting, and his strategy is unparalleled. In the past, he fought against Rouran Koryo, which is also a great contribution."

Seeing Emperor Jing nodding his head slightly, Zhao Mojian slowly clenched his plain hands under the sleeves of his robe, and was about to speak, but Zhao Ziyan said again: "The environment in the western region is harsh, but it is not difficult for General Liu, but the Liu family army shoulders the responsibility of guarding the emperor. The mission of the city, and then General Liu will command the westward expedition, I am afraid that it will hinder the safety of the capital."

A hint of admiration flashed in Emperor Jing's eyes. His nine daughters really reminded him that the Liu family had already mastered the power of guarding the suburbs of Beijing. If he was allowed to lead the border again, the power of the Liu family might be difficult to control.

"I am also worried. General Liu is not here, so I feel uneasy. Then tell me, who can still consider it?"

Zhao Ziyan paused, and said softly: "General Xiao recently changed defenses and returned to Beijing. Sister Qihuang once told her ministers that General Xiao had followed the Southwest King to defend the western border in the past, so she wanted to know the Tuyuhun clan thoroughly."

Zhang Qishan and the others were overjoyed, but this unknown Ninth Highness had revealed their purpose for them, so that His Majesty would be freed from suspicion after coming here, it is really wonderful!

After hearing this, Emperor Jing didn't respond immediately, but he didn't refute it either. He just praised Zhao Ziyan a few words, and then announced his withdrawal from the court, and we will discuss it again at another day.But the people below are clear in their hearts that this candidate has already been decided by His Majesty.

As expected, in the early morning of the second day, Emperor Jing announced Xiao Guifei's elder brother, Xiao Tuo, to the palace as General Zhengxi, and led an army of [-] to Hezhou.

After the court, Zhao Mojian was in a good mood, walking and chatting with the ministers of the court, and smiled warmly at the provocations of the second prince Zhao Qingshu.Seeing Li Shen, the eunuch next to Concubine Xiao, outside the palace, he went to Qionghua Palace.

Xiao Shuyi saw her daughter walking into the inner hall in high spirits, with a smile in the corner of her eyes: "Jian'er is so happy, but it's over?"

Zhao Mojian came in and saluted: "Mother and concubine." The maid at the side served tea and then retreated voluntarily.

"Father has appointed uncle as General Zhengxi in front of the hall, and will lead his troops to Hezhou in three days."

Xiao Shuyi nodded: "It's just that you got the other two things?"

Zhao Mojian raised his brows slightly: "I have asked Eunuch Liao to secretly make a copy of the copy in Father's hand, and I can get it tomorrow. As for the other copy, I have already found out where I am. , but the rivers and lakes are reckless, no matter what, I dare not oppose the court, I have already quietly sent people to Songzhou."

"That's good, this time your uncle took a big risk for you, you must be careful."

"Mother and concubine, don't worry, even if the so-called Yongdi treasure does not exist, uncle can take this opportunity to control the military power in the north, at least in the future, he can also hold a lifeline."

Although Xiao Shuyi was a little uneasy, she also knew that what her daughter said was true.When she mentioned about her elder brother, she asked, "Although that is the case, you must be cautious. It is impossible for your father to completely trust anyone. If you don't choose Liu Hao, you are more worried. You have to do this move. Be careful, your father is still the emperor. By the way, yesterday you said that it was Zhao Ziyan who recommended your uncle?"

"Yes."

Xiao Shuyi sneered: "I don't know if she is really smart, or she is just playing smart. By the way, the eyeliner I planted beside her should come to see me in a few days, why is there no one?"

"The concubine mother is talking about Yurao?"

"Well, you always don't care about her little actions. I was worried, so I sent Yuluo."

Zhao Mojian's expression remained unchanged, but there was some discord in her heart. She was already twenty, and the concubine mother still refused to let her do it.

"Yu Rao went to her mansion with Zhao Zi Yan five days ago, but there has been no one in the past five days."

"She said before that she had something important to report to me in person, how could she disappear inexplicably."

Xiao Shuyi looked suspicious, and then became more gloomy: "It seems that this slave has forgotten her identity before admonishing her properly. Half a month is almost here, let our Ninth Highness taste the taste of forgetfulness."

Zhao Mojian raised his eyebrows, looking noncommittal.She felt more and more that she, the Ninth Emperor Sister, was very interesting, but it was a pity that the mother concubine's move was really ruthless, no amount of struggle would only increase the pain in vain.