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Chapter 133 How much is Prince Rui worth?

At the beginning of the new year, Emperor Xia Jing was in a very good mood. After the court meeting, he left several important officials to discuss this time.

As Lin Xi said, all the ministers agreed that Hu Nu's princess should be married, and the so-called dowry must be included in the Daxia treasury. As for a Dada who lost his power, it really doesn't matter. It has nothing to do with Daxia whether he is dead or alive after being put back.

Moreover, just like the princesses of the past, they have no influence on the current affairs of the dynasty, and they will never hesitate for a moment when it is time to start a war.

Just a question, who will marry Hu Nu's princess?

Princess Jinzhu was fifteen years old, and Emperor Xia Jing, who had stopped showgirls from entering the harem, would not have the shame to make her a concubine no matter how much she was greedy for beauty.

But before the crown prince was established, the kings of Shu and Liang were not qualified to let the princess be a concubine. Even if Hu Nu was willing, Emperor Xia Jing would not let the two sons be involved.

But the nine princes left behind have not established a mansion yet, and their age is not appropriate.

The matter was so delayed.

It was noon when Zhao Jingyi returned to the palace, Lin Xi and Zhao Yuanrong were waiting for him to have dinner together.

After the meal, Zhao Yuanrong was taken down for a lunch break, and Lin Xi followed him to the study.

"I haven't closed my eyes all day and night. If things are not urgent, why don't you take a rest first?" Lin Xi held a bowl of health tea and drank it slowly. Looking at Zhao Jingyi's face, it seems that things are not going well in court.

After returning home, Zhao Jingyi let out a sigh of relief, seeing Lin Xi taking a few sips of drinks nonchalantly with the bowl in his arms, the slight unhappiness disappeared.

So he talked about the affairs of the early court today, "One hundred thousand cattle and sheep, fifty thousand horses and one princess are enough. I wish I could agree on the spot."

Lin Xi paused with the bowl in his hand, sneered at the corners of his mouth, but raised his head and said in surprise: "So many! Hu Nu is too honest! They don't think about taking back half? In fact, [-] cattle and sheep plus [-] horses already It’s time to send us loyal and patriotic ministers, really.”

Zhao Jingyi couldn't laugh or cry when she heard the words, "Xi'er."

Lin Xi pouted, continued to sip his tea, put it on the coffee table aside after drinking, then rolled up his sleeves, rolled his eyelids lazily and said: "Isn't it? Great Xia is a state of etiquette, called Fufu All over the world, we have always been prepared to benevolent to the nations and be polite. Even if it is difficult for a while, we must tighten our belts so as not to lose face in front of the nations that do not understand etiquette, right? Do you think when you have accepted such a huge amount for so many years? Alas, the ransom is too vulgar, paying tribute may sound more elegant, not only that, but also sending the princess over for a marriage, my God, as long as the princess of our country is not sent out, it is already a kindness from heaven! Yes, must! "

Lin Xi did not hide her praise at all. This playful tone contained strong irony. Zhao Jingyi thought of the scene where the ministers in the court today followed the words of the envoys, and at the end they unanimously respected His Majesty's oracle. , actually speechless.

"Hu Nu has accumulated power for a long time..." He said half a sentence, and suddenly felt ridiculous.

What are they afraid of?The soldiers who went to battle to kill the enemy are not afraid, so what can these ministers who are firmly in the court in Beijing have to worry about?

The blood on the frontier has brought about a good situation today. Isn't it worth thinking about it more, to get more comfort for the dead souls who are dying in that land, and more pensions for the lonely parents, wives and children?

Lin Xi lowered his eyes, thinking of the incomparably similar trajectories in the past life, he couldn't bear it and hated iron and steel, "I have nothing to do, so I asked the teacher to find a few booklets of tributes from all over the world, and found out One rule. When the emperor ascends the throne, all countries will come to the court to celebrate the festival of thousands of years. There are all kinds of tributes, such as exotic flowers and herbs, rare animals, spices and leather, gold and silver jewelry, and beautiful women singing and dancing. The local products are not rare. But...Look at the other side, I am a big country, people come from thousands of miles, naturally we can't let them go back empty-handed, they will definitely give rewards, is this reward...so generous All countries are smiling, praying when they will be given another chance to worship, and they have lost money once, and they have never made a penny. It has never fallen over the years.”

This strange circle is obviously incomprehensible, but it has continued like this from generation to generation.

What is all this for?As long as the country is strong and strong, no one dares to provoke it, even if it shows the face of a robber, who dares to say no?

In the end Lin Xi sighed: "Actually, if Hu Nu had lowered his posture and humbled himself, and refused to fight back when he was beaten, and only cried a few more times if he was obedient, maybe the ransom would have been avoided."

The big country's face, hum, slap a swollen face to pretend to be fat.

Lin Xi came out of the study, leaving Zhao Jingyi alone in meditation.

The year has passed, and the personnel transfer of officials is about to come down. Although Mr. Bai's appointment to the Imperial College to offer sacrifices to wine is a sure thing, after all, he needs the emperor's sanction.

When Mr. Bai is appointed and dismissed, he should also enter the Imperial College.

It was inconvenient for the palace to stay for a long time, but I didn't expect to wait for him to say a few words to Zhao Yuanrong, and the man hadn't come out when he was about to say goodbye.

Although Zhao Jingyi could not close his eyes for a few days and nights when he was marching and fighting, but after all, it was not good for his health. Lin Xi couldn't see it, so he sent him to rest.

"Don't get up for two hours without enough sleep, I really think I'm dead!"

Emperor Xia Jing casually flipped through the folded papers presented by the Clan's Mansion and took them to Fengci Palace, intending to review them with the Queen Mother.

At this time, all the concubines were also there, and when they saw the emperor, they all bowed and retreated.

"I don't know who the imperial concubine mentioned?" Concubine Xian walked to the side of the imperial concubine and asked with a smile.

The noble concubine stroked her temples and her bun elegantly and dignifiedly, and squinted at the concubine Xian, "It doesn't matter who the prince is, anyway, my sister really worries about it."

Concubine Xian chuckled twice, "That's right, such a major event is not something that concubines like me can intervene in. I will go back to Lizheng Palace peacefully. I'm not young anymore, so I won't do those things like waiting for a night of boiling soup." Send it."

The noble concubine's elegant face suddenly twisted, she gritted her teeth secretly as she watched Concubine Xian go away leisurely, then turned her head to invite Concubine Shu: "If my sister is fine, why don't you come to Changqiu Palace for a sit down, our sisters haven't spoken for a long time .”

Concubine Shu looked at her newly made bright red nails, and when the concubine looked over, she innocently refused, "Princess Seventeen will cry when she can't see her concubine, so I'd better take the time to give it to her while she is sleeping. Greetings from the empress dowager, I guess I'm awake now, and the concubines will not disturb the imperial concubine or empress."

Without waiting for the imperial concubine to speak, she took the maid and walked away.

The noble concubine glared at Concubine Shu's figure angrily, secretly annoyed at raising tigers, she should have ended up in Changqiu Palace long ago!

Today's emperor is not good at being fresh, but he doesn't like her either. Fortunately, concubine Xian is not favored, only the newly promoted Concubine Shu can speak in front of the emperor.

Although Princess Hu Nu and the princes are not qualified to marry, there is a lot of room for manipulation as to which clan to choose.

The report from the Clan Mansion listed all the unmarried candidates of the clan who were of the right age. Although there were quite a few, there were very few who were of the right status, and even fewer were able to match Princess Hu Nu.

"Jingyi is suitable, but he cannot marry."

Emperor Xia Jing subconsciously ruled out Zhao Jingyi who was in the first row. It's not that he can't trust his nephew, it's just that if he marries a princess, he will inevitably be suspected, so don't get involved if you can.

Ever since the Empress Dowager came back from Prince Rui's Mansion that day, she had completely given up on being a matchmaker for her grandson, all she wanted was for him to heal his heartache in peace, and it wouldn't be too late when he regained consciousness one day.

As for Princess Hunu, what she said was nice. In the eyes of the queen mother, she was just an untamed wild girl, who was not worthy of her precious grandson. Hearing the words, she agreed very much. She didn't feel embarrassed to tell the truth to the emperor, so she put it aside and continued. look down.

However, after reading one by one, Emperor Xia Jing became more and more angry, and finally fell on the desk with a "snap", with too much force, several notebooks slid off the table.

Eunuch Lai was worried outside, and gently stepped forward and asked, "Your Majesty?"

"nothing."

The father-in-law stood back again.

The Empress Dowager picked up the booklet and put it back on the table. Seeing Emperor Xia Jing's ambiguous expression, she advised, "Emperor, you have to look at this candidate slowly, there is no rush."

Emperor Xia Jing became even angrier when he mentioned this, and pointed back to the stack of papers on the table and said: "I am busy with state affairs, but I have never noticed it, and now when I am about to employ people, I realize that none of the clan can afford it! What princess, who will marry her?"

In fact, this can't be blamed on the clan, the Zhao clan, except for the one sitting on the throne of the emperor, who hopes that the clan can produce an outstanding talent capable of writing and martial arts, and doing nothing for a lifetime and being less concerned by the emperor is the way to save life.

Like Zhao Jingyi, the biological father is the emperor's younger brother, and the biological grandmother is the high-ranking empress dowager, who can do things that officials can't, and can retreat from enemies that the generals can't.Even if the old prince and concubine hadn't gone at the right time, and the death of his wife and son made people feel sympathetic, it probably wouldn't be his turn to lead the army for the second time and be so favored by the emperor.

The emperor was not good at losing his temper in Fengci Palace, so he could only look for one or two more patiently in the eyes of the empress dowager.

In the end, Zhao Jingzhang, the youngest grandson of the late Emperor's brother, Prince Zhen, was reluctantly selected.

However, Da Xia thought well, but Hu Nu didn't buy it.

"Your Majesty the Emperor, Princess Jinzhu of our country is the most beloved daughter of the Great Khan. Even the prince is not as honorable as her. The Great Khan is willing to let the princess marry to your country. With the beautiful wish of friendship and coexistence, I also believe that your country will treat us well. Give her the same honor and decency as the princess. How can this girl who has neither talent nor high rank, who has never heard of it, be worthy of being the pearl of our prairie?"

At the end, Temur's face was full of anger, and he seemed extremely humiliated, "If your country doesn't really want to marry you, just say so!"

However, Emperor Xia Jing didn't accept this. "The princes of the right age in this dynasty are all married and have children. This is the most suitable candidate, but if the special envoy is not satisfied, it doesn't matter. As long as the princess doesn't mind being sidelined." , it’s not a bad idea, I will order to give the princess the treatment of the concubine, what does the special envoy think?"

Timur suddenly dissatisfied and said: "Honorable Majesty, although I have come to Daxia for the first time, I have known a thing or two for the happiness of the princess. How can that son be the only candidate? As far as I know, your country Prince Rui is not yet married!"

As soon as this remark came out, the courtiers immediately murmured, and subconsciously looked at Zhao Jingyi. The latter gave a cold look, and shrank back in shock.

Speaking of it, it was rumored that Princess Jing'an would enter Prince Rui's residence, but now there is no decree.

Emperor Xia Jing was annoyed in his heart, his face turned cold, and his heart was originally aimed at this.

"The special envoy may have misunderstood. My Prince Rui has a marriage contract, but the imperial decree has not yet been issued. Besides, he already has a wife from his original marriage and has a legitimate son, so he is not worthy of a princess."

Temur laughed and said: "Children of the grassland, you don't care about trivial matters. Even if you have a marriage contract, as long as you are not married, you can go back on it. It is a shameful thing. The princess has admired Prince Rui for a long time. Agreed, subject to His Majesty's permission."

As soon as Temur finished speaking, Emperor Xia Jing laughed loudly, and then looked at him coldly with sharp eyes.

The king of Shu immediately stepped forward and asked, "Why, if it wasn't for Jingyi, this marriage would have been abandoned?"

Temur saluted, "His Royal Highness Liang, the minister said that our country married the princess with the desire for peace and eternal existence. If the candidate from your country is also honorable and worthy of our princess, the minister will be helpless." It can be said. Speaking of which, Prince Rui once married a wife and had children. According to the etiquette of your country, if the princess marries Prince Rui, her step-wife will be short of her original spouse, and the palace already has an heir, so it is not a good candidate. If it is not for the princess Admiration, the Great Khan will not give it."

Who can believe such high-sounding words, Liang Wang sneered and said: "The special envoy has learned the etiquette of the Great Xia thoroughly."

Temur grinned, "The minister, like the princess, also loves Daxia culture."

The topic has entered a stalemate, and neither party will give in.

Emperor Xia Jing suddenly asked one place: "Jingyi, are you willing to marry?"

"I don't want to!"

The king of Shu spread his hands and said, "Your envoy has heard this, what do you plan to do?"

Temur couldn't help but said: "His Majesty the Emperor, I really can't compromise on the candidate, which is related to the future happiness of Princess Jinzhu." I am willing to marry one hundred thousand cattle and sheep and fifty thousand horses to the princess as a dowry, the princess is born noble, and she herself has a dowry of at least fifty thousand horses!"

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