The country is not as pretty as the beauty

At dawn, the land of the Eastern Capital Imperial City was completely white. From Suzaku Gate to Duanmen Gate, to the third bridge outside the city, one could clearly see footprints and wheel axle marks. Outside the marks were soft white snow a few feet high. Those marks were firmed up by the pedaling, and they were half as short.

Early in the morning, many palace people were seen sweeping the snow. The emperor knew that the empress liked snow very much, so he specially ordered the palace people not to clean the snow, but the road that the person passed had to be swept.

The palace man in charge ordered people to go down and clean it early, without waiting for the eunuchs from the Ministry of Internal Affairs to scold.A charge of incompetence.

"Start playing if there is something to do, and leave the court if there is nothing to do." He still has lingering fears from the dream just now.

Sitting in this empty Taiyuan Hall, he felt a little lonely.

He had never seriously touched the dragon chair under him before, but now those slender hands caressed the gleaming golden chair, trying to tell himself that this was not a dream.

Ju Yuan stood by and watched, the master seems to be a little different today?

Everything in the palace is real, including those censors, generals, ministers, and servants of His Highness, all of them are alive, including myself.

"My lord, there is a book to play!"

"What's the matter Xu Qing?"

"Snow fell half a month ago in Qingzhou and other places in Shandong, and it was covered by heavy snow. Now it has become a disaster."

"The Ministry of Households, allocate money from the national treasury, and send people to the disaster relief!"

"According to the order!"

"In Jiangnan and other places, due to the melting of snow and ice in the mountains, many places burst dikes."

"Jiangnan..." Jiangnan is an important place, and it is also a place that the emperor values. He is going to conquer the East this time, so Mu Shiji has to guard against Jiangnan.

"Jiangnan and other places should be sent to take care of them. Since Yu Qing pointed out, then Jiangnan, who do you think should be sent?"

Many years ago, Yu Zhining was hated by the emperor since he didn't make a clear statement to the emperor's question, and he has not been promoted for many years.

Tian Wuhen didn't like him, but because he was talented and one of the eighteen bachelors, he still let him work in the palace.In recent years, Yu Zhining has acted cautiously.

Now that the emperor threw him a mess, who would he send to the important place in the south of the Yangtze River?This is a problem.

Beijing officials are sent abroad, either for the important task of inspectors, or they are demoted and sent abroad.

"Master Lang Xu, who wrote the book, knows that he is an upright person, with high talents and learning, and he will be able to manage Jiangnan properly."

appropriate?The emperor touched his chin.

This is really interesting, will Yu Zhining cater to himself?

Among the emperor's favorite ministers was Xu Jingzong, but it was too ostentatious for him to send Xu Jingzong out so blatantly.

So I thought about it: "Not right!"

inappropriate?What does the emperor mean by this, "Censor Taizhong Cheng, supervisor Yushi, Zhongshu... can all be entrusted with important tasks." Yu Zhining put the last Zhongshu Sheren in his mouth.

The emperor tightened his hands on the dragon chair, and cursed the upright Yu Zhining in his heart: No matter how talented you are in books, you need to use some brains when you speak.

Zheng Jing and Li Qiao are all courtiers favored by the emperor. As for Li Yifu, a member of Zhongshushe who was promoted not long ago, his reputation in the court is not very good, so Yu Zhining had no choice but to exclude him. Yu Zhining thought he said so There is no problem.

But the problem is that the emperor doesn't want to send people out to guard Jiangnan for him in such a ostentatious manner.

"Speaking of which, a few days ago someone handed me a booklet, and it was from Shen Jingzong."

It is true that Xu Jingzong has been supervising the history of the country for Zhuo Lang in recent years, but he actually secretly walks around for the emperor to win people's hearts, so it is inevitable to be gossip.

"It is said that Jingzong behaved indiscriminately and formed a clique..."

"Your Majesty, sir..."

"Xu Qing, don't panic, I know it." Tian Wuhen said with a smile, and then turned his face: "But the death penalty is avoided, and the living crime cannot be escaped!"

The emperor's face changed too quickly, as the so-called king's heart is unpredictable, everyone only said: Xu Jingzong's good days are coming to an end.

What the Son of Heaven fears the most is that ministers form cliques to strengthen themselves, and the appearance of powerful ministers. Isn't Li Yu a good example.

"I see, you are like this, you don't need to edit the history of the country, just go to Hongzhou and stay there. Did Zhongshu Ling hear what I said?"

"Wei Chen heard it!"

"I remember that there is a shortage of Sima in Hongzhou, so Xu Qing can go to work there, and Bai Qing can go down immediately to draw up an order!"

"According to the order!"

The Bai family has been closed from the gate of hell to now, the son of heaven is the teacher, the prince is the teacher, and the father and son are both prime ministers, so it can be reborn.

This is a common method used by a monarch. First put you in a place where you will never be restored, and then give you rewards with the utmost luxury.

It's all about control and balance.

"Chen, thank you, Your Majesty!" Xu Jingzong didn't know why the emperor did this, but since it was the emperor's will, he was dissatisfied, so what can he do!

So he knocked his head hard.

Hongzhou Sima is the second in command of the governor, that is, a deputy, but he is just an official with no real power.The emperor severely demoted him.

"How are you preparing for the Eastern Expedition?"

"Qi Zuo Sheng, Yan Lide is here to play, Hong, Rao, Jiang, and the four hundred ships supervised by the three states have been prepared!"

"Over there in Henan?"

"The imperial servant Shaoqing Xiao Rui is in charge of transporting the grain from the southern states to the sea, and the preparations are ready!"

"So, very good!"

"Your Majesty, the weapons of Jiang Benxing, the marching chief, have also been forged."

Because of the heavy snow, he thought twice and postponed the Eastern Expedition. He originally thought that the assigned task would not be completed as scheduled, but now it has been brought forward. This is an opportunity.

I'm afraid it can't be delayed anymore, and it's already appropriate to discuss it again and again. In the past few months, he has also frequently ordered the military to discuss with himself in the future, and he has already made up his mind.

Now that Xu Jingzong has been sent to the south of the Yangtze River, he only needs to arrange for Chang'an and Luoyang to stay behind.

"There's no need to wait for the next year, pass on my edict, and Zhang Liang, Shangshu of the Ministry of Punishment, will listen to the order."

"Chen is here!"

"From now on, you are the general manager of the Pyongyang Road March. I will give you 4 people and [-] warships, starting from Laizhou."

The Eastern Expedition is a major event, and it has been discussed for more than half a year, and now it is finally going to go on an expedition, something the emperor is determined to do, and the officials can't always stop it.

"Sir, obey the order!"

"Li Ji!"

"The minister is here!" Li Ji was also there when the Xiongnu was destroyed last time.

"Qing is the general manager of the Liaodong Road Army. I will give you [-] infantry to go to Liaodong."

Water and land attacked at the same time.

"Sir, take orders!"

"Your Majesty, I'm still playing."

"What's the matter, Qing?" Originally, he was planning to wave his hands down, but Bai Duan suddenly stood up, making him suspicious.

"Not long ago, Lin Yi, Minister of the Ministry of Rites, retired and returned to his hometown, and now there is still a vacancy in the Ministry of Rites." This reminded him that one of the six ministers, the Chief of the Ministry of Rites, is still lacking.

He remembered that what hadn't changed for many years was that Zhang Huaili was still sitting in the position of the second-in-command of the Ministry of Rites. Lin Yi was a veteran and did not participate in party disputes, so when Lin Yi was there, he was very relieved of the Ministry of Rites.

Now that the position of Minister of Rites is vacant, it is most likely that Zhang Huaili will be promoted.Now that the war is at stake, Bai Duan has a good idea.

The emperor was still thinking about it, he didn't want to promote Zhang, the minister of the Ministry of Rites was no longer a petty official, such a tactful person, he used it to prevent him.

Zhang Huaili held Yugui and stood respectfully at the same place. He was waiting for the good news and the reward from the emperor, so that he could take a big step forward and wear the red official uniform.

But the Son of Heaven will not do what he wished, "Da Su's ability to this day is due to the support of his ministers and the Tian clan. There is a vacancy in the Ministry of Rites."

Zhang Huaili's face immediately fell down when the words of the emperor's uncle came out. Tian Xiaogong, the nephew of the Gaozu clan who was already the Minister of Rites many years ago, was accused of treason, and he was relegated to the governor of Jinzhou after investigating and framing the emperor.Not long ago, he was suddenly called back to Beijing to report on his work.

It turns out that the emperor has ulterior motives.

"The Ministry of Zhongshu draws up another decree. Tian Xiaogong, the governor of Jinzhou, has made great achievements in governing Jinzhou. He will be appointed as Minister of the Ministry of Rites and named Hejian County King."

He also confiscated Hejian County. Although Tian Xiaogong belonged to the clan, he was an offshoot of the Tian clan far away. He was just a military general of the clan like King Qin, who lived and died for Dasu.

His prestige, but now such a heavy responsibility, no one dares to object in the court.

Tian Wuhen still respects this emperor uncle very much, Tian Xiaogong once guarded Luoyang for him, so he is still at ease.

A basin of cold water was poured on Zhang Huaili's head, his fourth wife gave birth to a twin, even if it was such a happy event, he couldn't be happier now, all good things were drowned by this basin of cold water.

The boundless heavy snow is about to go out. Although it seems inappropriate, the surprise attack also caught Goguryeo off guard.

When he came down to court and the troops were about to be dispatched, he sent someone to order Xu Jingzong, who had been demoted, into Shujing Hall.

The decree drafted by Zhongshu Province quickly passed the approval of the other two provinces and was issued to Xu Jingzong.

At this time, he took off his red official suit at his home, and was about to put on this green shirt to go to his post.

"Xu Sima..." called out the feminine voice, which was very ear-piercing.

"Eunuch Tang?" Tang Yu, Minister of Internal Affairs, summoned the emperor instead.

"Your Majesty invites you to come over."

Due to the need, the residences of most ministers are near the imperial city.

Hearing this, Xu Jingzong didn't care about explaining anything to his family, and followed Tang Yu into the specially prepared carriage.

All the way to the palace, until Shujing Hall.

"Sinner, kowtow to Your Majesty!"

"What's wrong with Qing, get up quickly."

Tian Wuhen hurriedly put down his pen to help up the old minister who had been with him for many years.

"minister…"

Tian Wuhen winked, and Ju Yuan took them all down.

"Demoting Qing is what I mean, and I want Qing to replace me in Jiangnan."

"Sitting in the south of the Yangtze River? It's the post of Sima!"

"I know, so I called you this time because I have something for you."

Tian Wuhen took out the fish talisman and stuffed it into Xu Jingzong's hand.

"The governor of Hongzhou is also one of my people, he will understand when he sees it."

"It's really a last resort to demote you."

"I know that Your Majesty has put in so much painstaking efforts, and I will definitely not let you down."

"Hongzhou is close to Qizhou, Qizhou, you also watch for me!"

The emperor said it, so Xu Jingzong understood that Hongzhou was merged, and Qierzhou was merged. The emperor sent himself to take care of the two states for him.

And give yourself this close-fitting fish charm, what kind of trust is this.So at this moment Xu Jingzong was moved and wanted to repay the king's kindness.

"The minister must live up to His Majesty's trust and govern the south of the Yangtze River for His Majesty."

"Qing, let's go, there is Qing in the south of the Yangtze River, so I can rest assured."

"Resignation!" After tears of gratitude, Xu Jingzong came out of Shujing Hall with the emperor's high hopes.

When he just went out, he collided with Li Qiao, the supervisory censor.

The two just nodded, although they are both favored by the emperor, but the two have always been like a well and not a river.

"My minister, please see Your Majesty."

"Li Qing doesn't need to be polite."

Li Qiao got up, and the emperor had already carried out the imitation map of mountains and rivers in Liaodong.

"My lord?" In Li Qiao's eyes, the emperor could see that he wanted to ask Xu Jingzong something.

"I have my own arrangements for Jingzong."

Li Qiao knew that the emperor hated the talkativeness of his courtiers the most, but he didn't know why the emperor suddenly summoned him.

"You know, what is the reason why I ordered you to come?"

Li Qiao shook his head.

Tian Wuhen said frankly without being in a hurry, but sat down solemnly, and didn't care about the map he had just brought out.

"Qing Zhi Ji Di has been in office for more than a year now, and he has been doing well in Beijing all these years."

"Thanks to His Majesty's love, I am a humble minister."

Then she took out a book and threw it on the desk: "Qing can come forward."

So Li Qiao stepped forward a short distance to the table, and his gaze fell to where the emperor's gaze fell.

King Qin?

"Qing thinks, if King Qin is alive, and if King Qin becomes the Son of Heaven, what will happen to the world?"

If King Qin becomes the Son of Heaven, is there still His Majesty?This troubled Li Qiao, wouldn't the emperor put himself on fire if he asked this question?

If you tell the truth, you may offend the emperor, if you don't, you may be accused of deceiving the emperor.

So Li Qiao twisted his face, extremely awkward, of course Tian Wuhen could see his concerns, she asked these, not to listen to perfunctory words, but because she wanted to hear the truth.

"You don't need to worry, just tell the truth."

Li Qiao cupped his fists, "Wei!"

He is no stranger to King Qin. He has been familiar with history books since he was a child, and he also admires King Qin very much.

"His Royal Highness Qin Wang is a man of benevolence and righteousness. If he is a king, he must be a wise king. The courage of King Qin can win the three armies, rule the world, govern the country in peace, and make the world submit."

It's true that Tian Wuhen wanted to hear the truth, but he didn't expect Li Qiao to have such a high opinion of King Qin.

"If the emperor's uncle is the emperor, I'm afraid, there will be no me in the world."

The sound of clothes being wrinkled was also accompanied by the sound of plop hitting the ground.

Li Qiao hurriedly knelt down and said in a panic, "I'm terrified."

Tian Wuhen was not surprised to see him react like this, it was a fear that a minister should have.

If he didn't have this fear, then Tian Wuhen really wanted to punish him.

"I said before, you only need to tell the truth, you don't need to worry so much, get up!"

"Thank you, Your Majesty!" He had to stand up tremblingly.

"This emperor's uncle is indeed a good material for a monarch, but it's a pity..." It's a pity that he is too kind, but it's a pity that he is a bastard.Of course, Tian Wuhen didn't say this.

"That Qing thinks..." Tian Wuhen took a careful look at Li Qiao when he said this, "How do you feel about King Qin?"

How does Li Qiao comment on the current emperor and the posthumous Emperor Taizong?

"Your Majesty's virtue is no less than King Qin's. Your Majesty's benevolence and love enable Da Su to maintain long-term stability."

"I'm asking, which Uncle Qin Wang can I compare to?"

Tian Wuhen didn't say a word about King Qin being added to Emperor Taizong's words, only about King Qin, Uncle King Qin.

"Although King Qin is benevolent, he is not as good as His Majesty. A monarch must not only be benevolent, but also decisive. His Highness King Qin is too kind, which is not good for the Dasu River. If King Qin is in power, the world may have powerful ministers, and the country will be afraid." It will fall into the hands of powerful ministers." What Li Qiao said is true, even such a cruel person as the first emperor was eventually persecuted by powerful ministers, let alone the soft temper of King Qin.

Tian Wuhen smiled, because to him, the word "power minister" was only ten years ago.

"But Uncle Qin, except for one battle of death, he has never been defeated in his life."

"That's because His Majesty the King of Qin cherishes talents, and has generals such as Su Hang and Li Jing to help him."

Tian Wuhen nodded, affirming Li Qiao's words.

But hearing Li Qiao's words today also made her feel guilty, and made her cherish what she had worked so hard for these years.

The name will last forever, but she has done better than that King of Qin, and is more suitable to be the master of the Great Suffering than that King of Qin.

Tian Wuhen got up and pointed to the map on the low table.

"In a few days, I'm going to conscript myself, and that's why I'm looking for you this time."

Li Qiao looked at the map, "Your Majesty regards Youzhou and Yingzhou as army bases, and Laizhou as naval bases?"

"Exactly, this time I sent an army of [-] to the east, and Chang'an and Luoyang are empty. I need to find cronies to guard Luoyang and Chang'an for me."

The emperor's words made Li Qiao break out in cold sweat. A few years ago, the emperor drove south and asked Li Yu to guard Luoyang on his behalf. When he came back, he beheaded Li Yu.

This made Li Qiao extremely terrified. The emperor loves him so much, but he wants to save his life to show his kindness.

Moreover, they all have the surname Li. Could it be that His Majesty hated the members of the Li clan after changing his surname because he was also surnamed Li?

"Is Qing afraid?"

"No...no..." Li Qiao swallowed, obviously this move could not escape the eyes of the emperor.

Tian Wuhen naturally thought of what Li Qiao was afraid of.

"Don't worry, Qing, I'm not the emperor, and I won't kill heroes indiscriminately."

"Li Yu!" When Tian Wuhen said this word, there was a hint of murder in Tian Wuhen's eyes, showing no pity, "That's why he deserves to die, he touched my bottom line."

The Son of Heaven is the most jealous of powerful ministers, and this is indeed true, "The humble minister understands."

"Don't worry, there are servants and a family in Luoyang, and the emperor is guarding me, so you can go to Chang'an."

Only then did Li Qiao understand, no wonder the emperor promoted Zheng and Bai at the same time, recalled Tian Xiaogong who had been demoted, reused him, and made Hejian the king of the county. It turned out that there was such a plan. The king of the county frightened the court.

"Chang'an?"

"Since the capital was moved, the management of Chang'an is not as good as that of Luoyang, so I don't worry."

Chang'an is located in Guanzhong, and there are a lot of nobles, so it is a piece of meat that is not easy to chew.

"By the way, when you go to Chang'an, please give my regards to my sister."

"But Princess Gaoyang?" Li Qiao was able to be promoted to such an important official as the supervisory censor in a short period of time, and it was not without real talents and learning.The emperor had repeatedly mentioned King Qin before, so the younger sister he was talking about must be Princess Gaoyang, the orphan of King Qin.

"Hmm." She nodded slightly.

"The minister takes orders."

"Chang'an, it's hard work for you to make a trip."

"It is a blessing to serve His Majesty."

While the monarch and his ministers were still talking in the hall, Tang Yu from the Ministry of Internal Affairs hurried over.

"Director Yuan..."

"What's the matter, panicked."

"Quick, tell Your Majesty, the Empress is angry when she hears about His Majesty's expedition in the vestibule, and she is now heading to Shujing Hall."

This is terrible, Ju Yuan's first reaction was like this, and he didn't care that the emperor was talking about important things again.

The author has something to say: The Eastern Expedition is about to begin, and the little yellow car is expected to come out the day after tomorrow!

Although the Jiangnan chapter is over, it will be mentioned along with the Eastern Expedition. The final contact of the four heroines is to return from the Eastern Expedition.

Speaking of which, Su Yunxin and the emperor are also relatives... although they are not related by blood.

Su Yanxin is Su Hang's granddaughter... Su Hang is the emperor's aunt. (Of course, except for the queen mother and the emperor, no one else knows.)

As for the age, the emperor is older than Su Zhan, and Su Li was picked up by Su Hang when he was very young, probably around the age of twelve or thirteen, and the Empress Dowager Zheng was born in her 20s.

Regarding Su Hang, I really want to write a prequel about her, the invincible female general.Have time to think about it!