The Empire and the Kingdom

Guan Xuejing led [-] garrison troops to Hongjin, and the two armies faced each other. Guan Xuejing sent secret guards to sneak into Hongjin City to check. She herself also led people to the highest nearby mountain to look down at the size of the Third Prince's military camp.

When going down the mountain, the soldiers under his command asked, "General, what kind of tricks do you see?"

Guan Xuejing smiled and said, "Didn't you see that? As far as those tents are concerned, I calculated that they would be less than [-] if they were full, and even a hundred thousand troops? There is no one in the opposing army's camp who knows how to settle accounts."

Her calculation ability is innate, and she can tell at a glance that the tent is definitely not enough for 10 people.Ordinary people don't have this ability, and it takes a long time to count slowly.

Even if the third prince only has 5 people, Guan Xuejing only has 1 people in his hands, and [-] versus [-] is still a difficult battle.

Guan Xuejing is not worried, she has practiced with 1 people for four or five years, and she is no longer what she was before.Even against the Shangguan family army, she is confident to fight, let alone these mobs who don't know where they came from?

The third prince in Hongjin City is suffering in his heart, he still embarked on this road after all.Of course, he would also say that Feng Jingsu forced him to rebel. After all, the land in Hongjin is barren and there is no money to fish for.As a vassal king, he was taken care of by Feng Jingsu because he had no purpose to go to Beijing last time. Now let alone going to Beijing, he can't even leave Hongjin.

In addition, because the imperial court used troops in the northwest and spent a lot of money in dredging rivers in the east, the money turned over to the treasury increased by [-]%.Hong Jin was already poor, but with this increase, even the life of the Third Prince's Mansion was affected.He no longer has the desire to fight for the throne, he just wants to be a rich man, even if such a small wish cannot be fulfilled, he, the King of Hongjin, is really worthless.

At this time, his maternal grandfather Fang's family in the capital kept writing to him, telling him how Feng Jingsu acted against the throne at the beginning, how dissatisfied the courtiers were, and how the clan resisted. This made the third prince's quiet heart come alive again.

The Fang family secretly gave the third prince a lot of money, asking him to recruit troops and buy horses to wait for the opportunity.This incident has been going on for more than two years, but Feng Jingsu has discovered it long ago, and she has not moved. Before, she was notorious for dealing with her brothers. If she attacked the third prince again, if the clan courtiers did not say anything, I am afraid that even the Supreme Emperor would come out to speak out. up.

As an emperor, he seems to be supreme, but in fact he still has to be influenced by many human forces, and his hands are tied.Feng Jingsu doesn't like wasting time and energy on one thing repeatedly. If the third prince wants to rebel, he will rebel sooner or later, so it's better to let him rebel and solve it once, so everyone can save trouble.

The people in the capital who were in charge of ransacking the palace of Changning County found a lot of letters when they were sorting things out. After opening them and looking at them, they immediately sealed them and sent them to Feng Jingsu's desk.

Feng Jingsu asked Xue Ai to watch, she still had a lot of memorials to approve.Xue Ai came over with an ugly face after reading the first letter, "It's a letter between the king of Changning County and the clan."

Feng Jingsu raised her eyebrows, "What is the purpose?"

"kill you."

Feng Jingsu put down his pen, and the two opened and read all the letters together. It was a net woven by the clan, Changning County King and some ministers, with the purpose of hunting and killing Feng Jingsu.These two people are not surprising, after all, after Feng Jingsu came to the throne, he really tossed these people a lot.But this net did not start weaving after Feng Jingsu came to the throne, but soon after Feng Jingsu returned to China, and the leader of this net turned out to be the first queen.

The first queen saw that Feng Jingsu was not a thing in the pool, and when she wanted to kill Feng Jingsu, she found that she was powerless, so she began to unite all the forces that could be united in the court. The weaving speed of this net was very slow, slow to a lot No one, including Feng Jingsu, noticed it.If it weren't for the accidents and deaths of the main people involved during the period, this network would have been compiled long ago.

Xue Ai broke out in a cold sweat watching this, "These people unite just to deal with you? How is this possible?" You must know that at the beginning, except for Feng Jingsu and Xue Ai, no one knew that Feng Jingsu's goal was directly targeting the throne, even if they knew No one will believe it.

Feng Jingsu agreed with Xue Ai's words very much, she thought for a while, "Xiao Ai, do you believe that the queen's first goal was not me?"

"Who could it be?" With such a large group of forces, who else could it be if it wasn't against Feng Jingsu? "Could it be..." Xue Ai covered her mouth, her eyes widened to express her disbelief.

Feng Jingsu nodded, "It should be what you think."

"The Supreme Emperor?" Xue Ai asked Feng Jingsu, lying in Feng Jingsu's ear.

Feng Jingsu's ears and heart were itching from her words, she pulled her into her arms and kissed her, "Just say you're smart."

"Oh, it's business." Xue Ai quickly got up from Feng Jingsu's arms, not allowing her to mess around.

Feng Jingsu curled her lips. She was depressed to find that Xue Ai became more and more serious after becoming the prime minister. The little fox who was greedy for pleasure in the past is now gone.

Both of them stopped talking and continued to read the letter.Xue Ai discovered the difference from a letter. "Sister Su, look at this letter, it seems to be written to people in the world."

Feng Jingsu took it over and looked, "It turned out to be him."

Before, both of them suspected that those who wanted to kill Feng Jingsu were not all sent by Ling Guo, especially after Jiang Yiwei died, there were still people from the Jianghu who wanted to kill Feng Jingsu, which was a bit fake, but not Know exactly who is behind the scenes.During this period, Feng Jingsu sent people to secretly search all the princes and clans, but they still couldn't find any clues.As for the others, she felt that it was unreasonable to kill her, because they would not become those with vested interests.Unexpectedly, it turned out to be the king of Changning County. He will not get the throne from killing Feng Jingsu, and his goal is not the throne, but to keep his title and strengthen his power, that's all.

In this network, Changning County King is a node, every line is connected by him, and his concealment is indeed deep enough.If it wasn't for Feng Jingsu not planning to keep him in the first place, he would really have let him pass by.

"Interesting." Feng Jingsu touched her chin, she felt that she could pay back Fei Yejin's money in advance.

Xue Ai looked at her playful eyes, "Are you trying to blackmail money again?"

"Don't put it so harshly, I am giving them a chance to live. Money is something outside of the body, but life is your own, and there is only one."

No one thought that the Changning County King would keep these letters, and Feng Jingsu got them.The relevant people who got the inside information were all looking for ropes to hang themselves.

A clan prince looked at the continuous drizzle in the capital, and felt that a new round of killing was about to begin.

Anxious people have committed suicide.After hearing this, Feng Jingsu exclaimed what a pity, my money!

She didn't dare to neglect, and hurriedly sent someone to come to the door with the list to extort money.The old rules, spend money to buy your life.This time, it's not buying a life, it's buying the life of the whole family. After all, treason is the crime of Zhu Jiu Clan.

A few days later, although the courtiers who heard the news dared not say anything publicly, they secretly said that Feng Jingsu was shameless enough to disregard the national law for money.These people should ask, how can they buy their lives with money?If this is the case, whoever commits a capital crime will pay for his life with money, and then he will not have to die.

But there are also serious people who have studied how much money it takes to buy a life.In the end, the man said that it would be cheaper to just behead his head.This life-buying money cannot be earned by ordinary people in ten lifetimes.

Because it was extorted money, it was really difficult to collect it into the national treasury, so Feng Jingsu "reluctantly" assigned it to Feng Qianzi's supervision department. When Feng Qianzi counted the total and reported it, Feng Jingsu was shocked, "So many ! No wonder I'm so poor!"

Xue Ai did some calculations, and said regretfully, "It's a pity that there are still too few clans involved." If it can be doubled, Yunguo will be able to pay off Fei Yejin's debt with interest this year.

"If it's twice as many, I won't be able to stabilize myself." Feng Jingsu was amused, how can anyone think that there are few people who are rebellious?

As for Hongjin, Guan Xuejing had already fought several battles with the third prince, and now the third prince dared not leave the city at all, he was frightened.Why does the garrison still call when they fight?They are like wolves one by one, so scary!

What he didn't know was that this group of defenders had been trained too hard, and they had never had the chance to fight a big battle. Isn't it a sledgehammer to catch petty theft all day long?Have you considered the feeling of a sledgehammer?This time, Guan Xuejing handed over to them when she came out this time, as long as she made meritorious service, no matter whether it was a general or a small soldier, all had the chance to be rewarded and become an official.

What do you want to be a soldier?Isn't it just a chance to get promoted?So these soldiers saw the third prince's people as if they saw gold ingots, for fear that the other party would run away.

The enemy army couldn't retreat, and Guan Xuejing was helpless, and no one came out to scold the enemy.The city of Hongjin is strong, and there will be many casualties if it is attacked by force, Guan Xuejing is reluctant.It is not impossible to besiege the city, but it is too costly to feed people and horses, Yunguo is poor now!

The dark guard lurked in the city for several days, figured out the layout of the city, and came back to draw a map.

Guan Xuejing led thirty soldiers with the best martial arts skills into the city that night, captured the third prince alive, and even lit a fire in the opposing army camp.

The enemy army is in chaos.

This move was taught by Jiang Fengmin, an elite strategy.It is to use one's own martial arts advantages to directly attack the enemy's defenders, killing or injuring them, and the people below will naturally be in chaos.

Within a month, Guan Xuejing led his army back in triumph.

When Feng Jingsu received the news, she couldn't help the smile on her face.When the army returned triumphantly, she personally led hundreds of officials to the Changting Pavilion ten miles outside the city to welcome her, giving her junior sister enough face.

Guan Xuejing was sitting on the horse, wearing a silver helmet, silver armor and white cloak, Ruyu's face and stern eyes, she really looked good.The moment she saw Feng Jingsu, she smiled and immediately broke her skills,

"Xuejing, you've worked hard." Feng Jingsu looked at her junior sister kneeling in front of her with satisfaction.The little junior sister who swore allegiance in Feiyejin Academy at the beginning has finally grown into a qualified general.

"Serving the country, humble officials don't work hard." Seeing Feng Qianzi in the crowd, Guan Xuejing smiled sweetly.

On the same day, under Feng Jingsu's imperial decree, Guan Xuejing was granted the title of second-class courageous general, and he was also bestowed the title of Marquis of Weide.Guan Chong, the eldest son of Duke Anguo, has made meritorious service in guarding the capital, but he himself is the son of Duke Anguo, so Feng Jingsu bestowed the Guan family with an earl, and the Guan family can give it to anyone.The three characters of the Guan family, Guan Lin, insisted that the elders and young were orderly and refused to accept the title, so Duke An gave the title to his second son, Guan Kuang.

Except for Guan's family members who received titles and rewards, all officials in the garrison were promoted to one level.This group of people has indeed been completed. Feng Jingsu assigned the officers of the garrison to other armies and asked them to train more soldiers.

In the end, only 1000 of the [-] garrison were left, and the rest were enriched into the local army. Everyone went to the place to be a master, and even ordinary soldiers became small captains.

Feng Jingsu didn't even kill the third prince, but just imprisoned him.She found that confinement is actually a very good way, and those who are less able to bear it will commit suicide within a few years.

The Fang family was ransacked, the men were beheaded, and the women were confiscated into official slaves.Fang Taipin committed suicide in despair.A rebellion looked like a joke, but the chains were intertwined. If Feng Jingsu hadn't laid down a huge news network and something went wrong in one chain, the results would have to be reversed now.

Although the relevant clan paid enough money, they could save their lives but not their status and titles.Feng Jingsu asked the elders of the clan to hold a clan meeting. All the clan members who participated in this event were expelled from the clan and demoted to common people on charges of treason.

Feng Jingsu said that she was thinking of family ties, so she arranged all these people to live in the fiefs of the fourth and sixth princes.

The Fourth and Sixth Princes, who had always been very honest, were terrified when they heard the news.This is putting fire and thunder on them. As long as Feng Jingsu wants to deal with them anytime, he can just use these people to make trouble.This is the emperor's mind, I won't move you, but I must have your handle.

In order to replenish the garrison, Feng Jingsu transferred another 9000 people from the local area to Beijing, "Xuejing, your task is still arduous."

Guan Xuejing, who is already the Marquis, said that it is no problem, as long as the soldiers can endure the same training, it will be the same for as many people as possible.

"You're not too young anymore, go back and discuss with An Guogong, have you and Xiao Fengqing's marriage been done quickly?" Feng Jingsu was quite concerned about her junior sister's personal problems.

Guan Xuejing was so frightened that she jumped up, "Wow! Sister, do you want me to die! My father knows about me and Qianzi and won't beat me to death?"

Feng Jingsu had a different opinion, "Look at the matter between Zhen and Xiao Ai, your father didn't object. It can be seen that he is not as rigid as you think."

"That's you and Xiao Ai, what can he say as a courtier? I'm his daughter, and he definitely killed me without discussing it." Guan Xuejing trembled, and looked back, always feeling that An Guogong was holding hands behind her. With a knife.

"Are you going to be like this for the rest of your life? Don't you give Xiao Fengqing a title?" It's a woman who has to bear the responsibility.

Guan Xuejing patted her head, and said aggrievedly: "Didn't Qianzi give me a title?"

Feng Jingsu was stunned for a moment, then suddenly burst out laughing, "You are really promising, after so long, you are still the one below!"

"Hush!" Guan Xuejing didn't expect Feng Jingsu to laugh so loudly, and she didn't dare to cover the emperor's mouth, so she hurriedly gestured. "Senior sister, why are you laughing so loudly?"

"Forget it, you can discuss this matter with Xiao Fengqing yourself. If you need a marriage from me, I will naturally be happy. If you really don't want to make it public, I won't force you. Anyway, I will have a big wedding with Xiaoai."

Seeing Feng Jingsu's embarrassing look, Guan Xuejing felt uncomfortable, "I'm getting married when I'm an old husband and wife."

"What did you say?" Feng Jingsu scowled.

"I'm going to see Feiyun." Guan Xuejing hurried away.

Feng Jingsu shook her head, "This general is worthy, but he still doesn't look good."

Xue Ai has finally gained some weight recently, and she looks even more beautiful.She had just returned to the palace after discussing with her subordinates.Before entering the Shenhe Palace, I heard Guan Xuejing's cry, "You are so old, you can't bully me anymore!"

Xue Ai smiled, "Sister Guan is here, Fei Yun will be happy."

She entered Shenhe Palace, and sure enough, she saw Fei Yun in the yard licking Guan Xuejing's body until Guan Xuejing's clothes were all drool.

"Xiao Ai, you're back!" Guan Xuejing greeted, and suddenly felt something was wrong, "Well, should I call you Queen or Prime Minister?"

Xue Ai came over and said while stroking Fei Yun's fiery red hair, "It's called Xiao Ai."

"Okay." Guan Xuejing was about to get up when she "stabbed" her clothes and was bitten by Fei Yun.

Guan Xuejing yelled, "It's agreed not to bully me, why don't you keep your word? You paid for my clothes!" She showed Fei Yun the broken clothes.

Fei Yun thought Guan Xuejing was playing with it, opened her mouth, "stabbed it" and made another cut.

Xue Ai laughed until her stomach ached, "Sister Guan, if you continue like this, you won't be able to leave the palace."

Guan Xuejing was helpless, squatted down and patted Feiyun's big head, "Are you and I offending each other?"

Fei Yun stared at a pair of big charming eyes, and stuck out his tongue to lick her.

"Fei Yun likes you so much." Xue Ai hurriedly helped Fei Yun speak.

Guan Xuejing was not fooled, "It just likes to bully me."

Feng Qianzi received Feng Jingsu's order, counted all the gold and silver in the warehouse, and then deposited it in Feiyejin Bank at one time, and handed over the silver bills to Feng Jingsu.

Feng Jingsu looked at the huge number above and shook her head, this kind of thing is not easy to use flying pigeons to send letters.She sent someone to Feiyejin Academy.

Although it wasn't all the debt, she felt a lot less stressed by paying it off.The previous [-]% tax increase for the people of the whole country has also been reduced again.The brocade weaving industry has produced output, and was given the name "Yunjin".Yun brocade is sold to various countries, bringing good benefits to the country of Yun.

April [-]th in the fourth year of the Yuan Dynasty was Xue Ai's birthday.Feng Jingsu and Xue Ai held a big wedding.The whole city celebrates with red makeup, and the big wedding takes a whole day to rest.