Dahanjiao Queen

For Liu Che, Nian Nujiao lives in Princess Guantao's Mansion, which is a mixed blessing.The happy thing is that he doesn't have to worry about Nian Nujiao disappearing again; the sad thing is that he still can't see Nian Nujiao often.Although... Gillian didn't show any objection to the matter of him wanting to take Nian Nujiao as his concubine.But Princess Guantao is not only his aunt, but also his mother-in-law. Seeing Nian Nujiao at Princess Guantao's mansion made Liu Che feel uncomfortable, but...leaving Princess Guantao's mansion, Nian Nujiao will disappear again.

Sometimes he wondered if Gillian did this on purpose - she didn't want him to marry a concubine, Liu Che was faintly happy when he thought this way.But every time he thinks this way, he feels that thinking about A-Jiao is too much. Since childhood, A-Jiao has always been the best person to him besides his parents. How could A-Jiao lie to him?Since she said she would help him, she would definitely help him.

However, compared to Nian Nujiao, what troubled Liu Che more was the rejection of Zhang Qian's mission to the Western Regions.

The Xiongnu threatened the Han in the north for a long time. For several generations, the Han had nothing to do with the Xiongnu, so they had to deal with it with relatives to keep them safe for a while.When Liu Che was the crown prince, he was unwilling to be reconciled to the fact that the big man used the kinship policy to befriend the Xiongnu. After he became the throne, he was determined to solve this heinous problem.

Zhang Qian helped Liu Che when he ascended the throne. At this time, he proposed to Liu Che that he would go to the Western Regions to contact the countries in the Western Regions and make the Xiongnu suffer from the enemy.Zhang Qian and Liu Che coincided with each other, and Liu Che immediately appointed Zhang Qian as Fuyuan envoy, prepared horses and gifts, and prepared to go to the Western Regions.Unexpectedly, the empress dowager's attitude on this matter was very firm. Liu Che gave a lot of reasons, and the empress dowager didn't even bother to raise her eyelids, saying, "I am tired, so I will leave this matter to the princes and ministers for discussion." "Let's go" and sent Liu Che back tactfully.

"I'm so mad, Gillian, help me figure out a solution!" Liu Che came out from the Empress Dowager, and went straight to the Jiaofang Palace, complaining to Gillian.Seeing that A-Jiao didn't even raise her head, and kept staring at the bamboo slips in her hand, she couldn't help being even more angry, and pulled the bamboo slips from A-Jiao's hands, "You just stare at this crap and don't listen to me anymore What!"

Reluctantly raising her head, Chen Jiao asked back, "Then do you know what date it is today?"

"what?"

"Do you know that it's the end of the month now, and the routine money for each palace will be distributed at the beginning of each month. Now your harem is simple, and the expenses are not too big, so the accounts I have to check every month are only These piles of bamboo slips. When your harem is full, I don’t know how many times the accounts I want to see are now. If you want to send people to the Western Regions to attack the Huns, you need a lot of money. Now Although the national treasury is abundant, once it is fought, the treasury will soon be empty. The cost of the harem does not seem to be much, but if you can save a little, you can buy a few more sweat horses."

Liu Che looked slightly embarrassed: "I...but what's the use of saving it now? The Empress Dowager is not allowed to go on an envoy to the Western Regions, and even more so is not allowed to fight. I must be forced to abide by the established national policy, and she will definitely find Dongfang Shuo, Who knows how to prevent Zhang Qian from going to the Western Regions?"

"What's the rush?" Compared to Liu Che, Chen Jiao was completely calm, "How long did Empress Lu live, how long did Queen Mother Bo live, and how long do you think she can live? But...the mission to the Western Regions really can't be delayed forever. Don't even think about the result of the court discussion, it must be disagreement. Then..."

So is there any way to make these people have to choose the path of "war"?

"After tomorrow's court meeting, you will announce an order on the spot, asking all the princes and ministers to send their own daughters. Remember, it must be a daughter. No matter how many people surnamed Dou in the court, it is only because of interests that they come together. If The interests are not equal, do you think they will unite as one? No, not only should they send their own daughters, but also recommend another beautiful and virtuous daughter of a prince and minister. You say, if you know that it is a knife mountain oil pan, Sending my own daughter is forced by the emperor's order, and sending my colleague's daughter... Do you think they can still be united?"

Liu Che thought for a long time, but still frowned: "Those people from Dou's family are huddled together, if they get together again..."

"Don't be afraid." Chen Jiao stacked the bamboo slips after reading, "Remember, the marriage was proposed by the empress dowager, you want to fight, but the court discussion turned out to be a marriage, so you listen to the ministers. But since it is not true The princess is only a princess, so the empress dowager, the empress and your majesty have to pick out the youngest and most beautiful one to marry the Xiongnu to show their sincerity. As for you, it is best to send Zhang Tang or other cronies to investigate clearly now, everyone What is the name and age of the daughter of the minister's family? Tomorrow, the ministers will directly recommend it to the court. If someone deceives the emperor, it will be a good example. I am not very clear about this court, but I think that most of the ministers' royal families They are also from noble families, especially the Dou family. Many of them are the sons-in-law of the Liu family. If the husband and wife fight among themselves, won’t it save you trouble? I don’t believe that any pair of parents can be so cruel at the same time. Send my own daughter to the Knife Mountain Oil Pan!"

After Liu Che heard it, he slammed the table, and beamed with joy: "A-Jiao, your idea is really great!"

"Okay?" Chen Jiao laughed at herself, "It's just a bad move, at most it can make you take a step back. If you want to really take power, you still have a long way to go. Just like this account, if I want to help you To save money, you will have to make two sets of accounts in the future, one set for the empress dowager to see, and the other set for me to see. I think you'd better discuss with Zhang Tang about the law and the affairs of the court, he more familiar than me."

"Zhang Tang?"

"If you want to block the Empress Dowager from having anything to say, you have to rely on the law, the law set by your ancestors. Don't you have a deep understanding of Li Ling's matter?" Chen Jiao said, "Che'er, I think You help me find someone with Princess Pingyang."

"Sister Huang?" Liu Che was puzzled, "Who do you want, Gillian?"

"It's the one who trains the horse. I heard that he was the one who tamed the bloody horse before. Thinking about it, his martial arts and riding skills are not bad. If he is willing to be transferred to the palace, I would like to invite him Guard the Jiaofang Palace for me."

Liu Che was even more surprised: "Wei Qing? I wanted to make him a Lang Guan before, but he said that he would talk about it after he found his sister."

"That's your business." Chen Jiao didn't want to bother with this problem. Instead of worrying about it herself, it's better to leave it to Liu Che. Anyway, Liu Che will definitely look for Pingyang for this matter, so this is Princess Pingyang's business. I solved a problem for you, and I want someone for me, in comparison, it's not difficult!"

"...This... alright!" Liu Che thought for a while and agreed.

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The result of the court discussion was as expected, almost no one agreed with Zhang Qian's mission to the Western Regions, but when Liu Che made the princes and ministers' orders, chaos broke out in the court.Although no one was recommended for marriage, the hearts of the courtiers were no longer with Dou Yifang.

As for whether to go on an envoy to the Western Regions or to marry the Xiongnu, the previous court had not yet made a decision, but the news that King Liang had secretly returned to Chang'an reached Chen Jiao as soon as he entered the gate of Chang'an.

"How much evidence do we have now?"

"Three letters, and several conspiracy records."

"Not enough." Liang Wang is a prince, and the evidence is not enough to deal with it. "Does the Empress Dowager know about Liang Wang's collaboration with the enemy?"

Fleeting Nian shook his head: "I'm afraid not yet. What are you planning to do?"

"Then let's wait until the Empress Dowager finds out! How can you not seize such a good opportunity?" Chen Jiao looked in the direction of Changle Palace, "This is a good opportunity to wipe out the Dou family's arrogance. By the way, How is Wei Qing doing these days?"

"Your Majesty, Wei Qing asks to see you."

Really say Cao Cao, Cao Cao arrived.

"Let him come in," Chen Jiao said, "Suddenly ask for a visit, don't know what it is?"

Wei Qing has been in Jiaofangdian for some time, and he usually guards the hall.Today he heard that the emperor planned to train and send troops to the Xiongnu, and he wanted to ask the queen to let him join the army so that he could go to the Great Wall to kill the Xiongnu.

After listening to Wei Qing's request, Chen Jiao did not agree: "Wait for a while!"

"Why!" Wei Qing was unwilling, "My mother usually let me read military books and practice martial arts, but now she doesn't let me fight the Huns, why?"

Chen Jiao calmed down: "It's not that you are not allowed to go, but that you are not allowed to go now. Wei Qing, believe it or not, this battle will not be fought for a while. As for you, you should read more books and practice. Riding and shooting, after a while, I will let you join the army."

"Really?"

"Of course it's true." Chen Jiao reassured him, "It's not enough to read military books. Wei Qing, I'll give you three years, and when you finish reading all my books here, I'll recommend you to General Li Guang. You have The ravine, in the future, will become a great tool. Mencius said that when the sky will send a great mission to the people, they must first suffer from their hearts and minds, exhaust their muscles and bones, starve their bodies and skins, empty their bodies, and behave in disorder, so Be tempted and forbearance, Zeng Yi can't do it. Wei Qing, remember this sentence well. Also, if the empress dowager comes, you will follow the rules taught to you by the fleeting time. Don't be afraid if you make mistakes. You belong to my palace. People, even if she intentionally makes things difficult, she won't go too far with me."

Wei Qing heard Chen Jiao's sincere tone: "Thank you queen."

"Get up," Chen Jiao said, "If you want to read any books, just tell Liu Nian. You saved His Majesty before, so you should be rewarded heavily."

"I don't want those gold, silver and jewelry. You and the princess have treated me well by letting me read so many books. And sister Fleeting also taught me how to treat bruises."

"Oh?" Chen Jiao turned her head to look at Fleeting Years, saw that she turned her head unnaturally, stared at her and Wei Qing for a long time with interest, and then said, "Okay, Wei Qing, you should step back first." !"

"Here."

Looking at Fleeting Nian's slightly red ears, Chen Jiao secretly rejoiced that she hadn't made the decision to get rid of Wei Qing.