Chapter 208 Discovering that she is a daughter
In the fourth year of Heqing Dynasty, three major events happened at the Qi State's great meeting. The first one was that because of Zhao Guiyan's rebellion, His Majesty thought deeply about the reason and thought it was The nobles raised their troops with self-respect and ignored the laws of the court, so they issued an edict: From now on, no prince or prince can raise more than two hundred private soldiers, and those below cannot raise more than one hundred. The garrison of each place with more than ten thousand soldiers cannot lead a single army. The army lasted for more than five years and was transferred with neighboring states and counties every three years.
As soon as this edict came out, the nobles who came to attend the court meeting were in an uproar. Your Majesty's edict seems to be to weaken the power of the nobles, so as to prevent the army from only recognizing the general and not the emperor.
The second edict is to check the land acres and household registration, especially the Buddhists.
It seems that even His Majesty wants to imitate the emperor of the Southern Dynasties and destroy the Buddha! Although this edict is a disaster for Buddhism, it is indeed a tax that is beneficial to the country. Buddhism accounts for seven-tenths of the world's wealth. If all of it can be collected in the national treasury and the country is rich and the people are strong, no matter whether it is a westward expedition or a southward expedition, Be fearless.
The third edict was to revise the "Lin Zhi Ge" (later "Northern Qi Code"). This code was compiled by dozens of people including Feng Longzhi, Cui Xian, Li Yang, Wei Shou, etc. , started when Emperor Wenxuan Gao Yang was in power, and has just come to an end now. There are a total of twelve chapters and nine hundred and forty-nine articles. It is already completed, so why do you need to re-edit it?
At this time, the Right Prime Minister "Xie Zhen" standing next to the emperor spoke, saying: "Although the law of Qi has been completed, many people ignore its existence. At that time, Emperors Shenwu and Wenxiang ordered people It was formulated to restrain the people of the world. The princes who break the law are guilty of the same crime as the common people. If they cannot be treated equally, the country will be in chaos." Then they all turned their attention to "Xie Zhen" standing on the lower right side of the emperor.
Among them, there is appreciation and hatred. After all, whether it is checking household registration or enforcing laws, they all infringe on the interests of these nobles.
Just when these honorable nobles were thinking about their own thoughts, His Majesty issued the fourth edict, which was mutual trade. The envoys of the Southern Dynasty were about to come to Qi State, and the alliance with Nan Chen still had to be maintained. Continue, and mutual trading is one of the methods.
Just when these ministers of the DPRK and China did not understand the significance of mutual trade, Xiao Jinyu explained: "Your Majesty will open counties such as Bazhou and Nanqiaozhou as places for exchanges between merchants from the Southern Chen Dynasty and the Northern Qi Dynasty to do business. For example, our Qi State The horses, cattle and sheep of Nanchen can be sold to Nanchen, and the grain, silk and fine wine of Nanchen can also be sold to our country of Qi. Such mutual benefit can not only benefit the people's livelihood and the country, but also promote domestic economic development. "
Agricultural production in the south has always been stronger than in the north. In addition, silk weaving, casting, shipbuilding, and papermaking are all more developed than in the north.
The State of Qi merged with Fen, Jin, Dongyong, and Nanfen last year due to insect drought, which caused serious losses in national power. If horses, cattle and sheep can be exchanged for grain and silk from the south, this mutual trade will indeed be a Good idea.
After these four edicts were promulgated at the same time, Gao Zhan retired from the court and immediately returned to Zhaoyang Palace to enjoy himself with the beauty.
Some people couldn't help but sigh: "Your Majesty issued so many edicts at once. Maybe it was Xie Zhen's idea. It seems that since Xie Zhen came to His Majesty, Your Majesty has been much more diligent!"
"Yes, although some of the edicts seem to infringe on the interests of the nobles, they are extremely beneficial to the development of the country. If they can be implemented and carried out, our country, Daqi, will definitely be strong and powerful, and we will be able to dominate the world. ..."
Some people praised, others ridiculed: "How capable is a Han kid? Only if he has the ability to suppress those nobles can he implement these edicts!"< br>
Xie Zhen naturally ignored what these courtiers said. Gao Changgong was very angry and uncomfortable when he heard these comments, but he finally endured it.
Gao Yanzong could not help but congratulate them both. More importantly, Lu Lingxuan was finally dead!
“I heard that His Majesty gave her a glass of poisoned wine last night, causing her to die in the Dali Temple Prison. After her death, her body was thrown into a mass grave. It seems that no one came to collect her body. Tsk, she That precious son Mutipo didn’t even have the courage to collect his mother’s body!”
"Mu Dipo still hasn't been found?" Gao Changgong asked.
Gao Yanzong bowed his head and said: "Yes!"
Gao Changgong was a little uneasy. When did Lu Lingxuan discover that "Xie Zhen" was Ayu's? Did her son Mutipo know about this? ?
He has promised her that he will not let anyone damage her body after her death, just throw it in a mass grave, but what is her intention?
Just for the dignity after death?
"I hate men the most in my life, so I hope that after I die, I will not be humiliated by anyone..."
This was the last thing the woman said to him.
"Chang Gong, what are you thinking about?"
While he was thinking about it, he suddenly heard Xiao Jinyu calling him, so he smiled back: "I was thinking just now, Ayu really has the potential to be a prime minister. Talented. These suggestions you made for Your Majesty can indeed improve the shortcomings of our country, but..."
Xiao Jinyu smiled and interrupted:
"Okay, I will go and resign from Your Majesty later. Although these policies can solve some problems and benefit the development of the country, they require people with talent and courage to implement them. I will definitely not be able to do it alone. "
After saying that, she went to Zhaoyang Hall alone. At that time, Gao Zhan actually asked Feng Lingyi to stand in front of the hall covered with gauze, admiring the beautiful body.
He not only watched it himself, but also let He Shikai, Gao Yuanhai, Bi Yiyun and other sycophants taste it together.
Xiao Jinyu glanced at it, feeling a little annoyed in her heart, and was about to turn around and leave when she heard Gao Zhan call out: "Xie Qing is here, come quickly, how about you also come and see the beautiful body?" "
Xiao Jinyu secretly clenched her fists, turned around and came to Gao Zhan, and handed a piece of resignation letter in her hand to Gao Zhan.
"Your Majesty, I have come to ask for your resignation, and I hope that your Majesty will grant you permission!"
Gao Zhan was shocked by these words, and he quickly asked Feng Lingyi to get dressed and retreat to the dormitory, looking serious. Asked Xiao Jinyu: "I just promoted you to the right prime minister, why do you want to resign?"
Xiao Jinyu said: "Your Majesty, I said that retirement after success is the hermit's way that my Xie family advocates. Now Your Majesty It also fulfilled my wish and greatly increased the reputation of the Xie family in Chen County. It’s time for Xie Zhen to resign and go into seclusion!”
“No, does Xie Qing think that I am the emperor? No, are you disappointed with me?"
Xiao Jinyu lowered his head and did not give a direct answer, but said: "Your Majesty, please do it!"
Gao Yuanhai and Bi Yiyun both looked at her in surprise. They hadn't heard that Xie Zhen was resigning just after he reached the peak of power. Has Xie Zhen lost his mind?
Only He Shikai looked gloomy and suspicious.
After the three people exited the hall, Gao Zhan said to Xiao Jinyu: "Thank you, come to me!"
Xiao Jinyu didn't know what he was going to do, so he only took a few steps forward. Zhi Gaozhan suddenly shook her hand and pulled her into his arms.
The moment their bodies touched, Gao Zhan's expression suddenly changed, and he looked at the delicate skin on her neck in surprise.
"Why do you want to resign? Tell me the real reason?"
Xiao Jinyu said: "I am still young and weak, so I may not be able to help your majesty suppress those nobles. I think Zhao Yanshen is more qualified to be the right prime minister of a country than I am!" Gao Zhan suddenly smiled: "I'm afraid this is not the real reason?"
After saying that, he actually extended his hand. He stretched out his other arm and suddenly wrapped it around her waist, trying to hug her tightly. At this moment, Gao Changgong broke in and suddenly pulled Xiao Jinyu over. Without even saying a word, he hugged Xiao Jinyu and walked quickly. Walked out of Zhaoyang Hall.
Gao Zhan looked gloomy and suppressed the anger in his heart without saying a word. Feng Lingyi hid aside knowingly.
Instead, the monk ran in and said flatteringly: "Your Majesty, what happened? Don't be angry, don't be angry!" After that, he actually wanted to step forward and rub his shoulders and back.
Gao Zhan pushed him away and sighed vaguely: "So Xie Qing is actually a woman?"
"What?" He Shikai didn't seem to hear clearly.
Gao Zhan laughed loudly, seeming to think of some past events: "No wonder... no wonder I hugged her that day and felt that she was overflowing with warmth and fragrance, and her skin was like cream. She stayed beside me. After such a long time, I actually found out that she is a woman today, hahaha..."
"A woman actually achieved the position of prime minister, the head of all officials? Your Majesty, this woman is bullying the emperor, she should be wanted. Punish her? "
" Punish her for what? I have no objection to women becoming officials, otherwise I would not have promoted Lu Lingxuan to participate in government affairs, nor would my second brother. Is there a female official named Guanglu of the third rank?
I was just wondering, what kind of woman is she? Or, whose woman is she? "
"Your Majesty, just Lan. Did His Royal Highness Prince Ling rush in and take Xie Zhen away? "
Gao Zhan's expression suddenly changed.
Feng Lingyi in the bedroom also secretly clenched the gauze in his hand, his expression slightly changing.
"Your Majesty, you appointed Princess Lanling as a female official of Taishi Ling in June this year. Have you never ordered her to observe the sky?"
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Back to Prince Lanling's Mansion Afterwards, Gao Changgong immediately called Xie Yuxuan and Ling Ye and asked them to take Xiao Jinyu away quickly.
Xie Yuxuan was inexplicable: "Why? Prince, you were suspicious a few days ago that my sister was unwilling to give you an heir, so you want to drive her away today? You..."
" Xuan, stop talking. Your majesty discovered my identity as a woman. Chang Gong was afraid that I would be in danger, so he wanted me to leave Qi for refuge, right?” Both Ling Ye and Ling Ye were shocked.
Gao Changgong nodded and hugged Xiao Jinyu tighter and tighter: "Although I am reluctant to let you go, I can't let anything happen to you. Before they can react, leave Yecheng quickly and take my mother with me. ! ”
“It’s too late, Chang Gong, even if we escape from Yecheng, we will still be chased back by the imperial guards. This is not the fundamental solution to the problem, and it will be even worse if you are left in Yecheng. No! "
Gao Zhan may not kill her, but he will definitely hate Chang Gong!
“I am willing to reveal my identity as a woman and let them judge me!”
"It's good that I'm a woman, but that doesn't mean I'm guilty!"
For some reason, when Gao Changgong heard Xiao Jinyu's words, the scene in his dream appeared again in Gao Changgong's mind. This feeling made him extremely painful. Uncomfortable.
"Chang Gong, what's wrong with you?"
Aware of something strange in him, Xiao Jinyu quickly pulled him aside and felt his pulse.
Gao Changgong suddenly held her hand tightly, almost begging: "Ayu, this time you listen to me and leave Yecheng, okay? With me here, I can find a way to make Yanzong Protect you from leaving!"
"But you will die!" Xiao Jinyu interrupted, "I will protect my life, and I will protect your life!"
"Don't think about that! Bad things, believe me! Think of good things!”
Good things?
For example, on the boat in the Southern Dynasties, she raised her head and looked at him from a distance and smiled. The throbbing warmth of that moment was enough for him to remember for his whole life.
For example, when she said she wanted to marry him, the completely unexpected surprise made him immersed in it for a long time. Later, when he brought her to Qi State, it didn't feel real. He thought that she might regret and leave at any time, until he heard what she said to Cui Heng, until that night, she performed the courtesy of Zhou Gong with him without any regrets.
He felt her sincerity.
But precisely because this sincerity was so flawless, he felt even more guilty.
"Ayu, you are too kind to me, I can't bear it, even if you live and die with me, I can't bear it. Originally, our Gao family was sorry for your mother..."
"I can't let you follow in your mother's footsteps!"
Xiao Jinyu just held him in her arms and said resolutely: "No!"
At this time, Axiu He ran in anxiously and said: "Prince, Princess, someone from the palace has just sent an order from His Majesty, saying that he wants you to enter the palace together!"
Xiao Jinyu: Boss, I want to resign, and I have a plan. It’s done, you can play it yourself!
Gao Zhan was terrified: I just promoted him and he is about to resign. Could it be that he is dissatisfied with me?
The key is, I don’t know how to play? I am a hedonist and it gives me a headache to think about this!
(End of this chapter)