Chapter 58 57 Jiang Shanmu (seeking for further reading)

Author: Lan Xinlanshan

Jia Ji went hunting with Emperor Jing of the Han Dynasty and needed to go to the toilet. Unfortunately, while Jia Ji was solving a personal problem, a wild boar broke in!

The wild boar will not show mercy to you. No matter how charming and noble you are, it will offend you without mercy! A terrifying scream instantly erupted from the toilet.

This heartbreaking sound made Emperor Jing panic. The guards were also anxious, but they looked at each other, and no one dared to rush into the toilet to rescue him.

Because everyone knows very well: Who dares to rush into the toilet? What if the emperor's beauty is disheveled? Anyone who sees the scenery they shouldn't see will definitely die; even if he saves the beauty, he will definitely be beheaded.

Emperor Jing used his eyes to signal Zhidu to rescue people. However, Zhidu, who always obeyed orders, turned a deaf ear and turned a deaf ear.

Emperor Jing of the Han Dynasty was furious. He immediately took out his guard's sword and rushed into the toilet to save the beauty!

At this time, Zhi Du knelt down to stop Emperor Jing and said loudly: "Your Majesty, you don't have to care about the gain or loss of a concubine! After losing Jia Xi, there are also Zhen Concubine, Zhang Concubine and Li Concubine. There are many beauties in the world, but the emperor only has

One! If Your Majesty takes risks easily, if something happens to you, you may be ashamed of the Queen Mother and your ancestors. Please don’t disregard the importance of a woman!"

Zhidu's words were a wake-up call. Emperor Jing calmed down and waited for the result.

The wild boar in the toilet took a stroll and came out. But Jackie was unharmed and came out after getting dressed.

Doesn't this wild boar also like the "tattooed" cabbage? Or does it dislike the cabbage for applying too much powder to cover the "dark spots"?

This is undoubtedly the funniest thing about this spring hunt. Although no one died, and everyone even seemed happy, the truth behind it was cruel - even the emperor's women were nothing more than playthings.

"General Zhi, if the person in danger is me, what would you do?" Wang Quan couldn't help laughing and asked Zhidu with a smile.

"I will rush in with my clothes covering my head!" Zhidu also laughed, "But Madam is very agile, so she should be fine!"

That's not necessarily the case! Wang Quan is not sure he can control the wild beast with wild fangs.

Zhidu was silent for a while, "The wild boar was lured there by sprinkling salt water. I thought... I failed!"

Wang Quan's eyes widened.

"I was ordered by Yao Weng to clear the obstacles for the young master. He has sneaked into Shanglin Garden and wants to see the young master..."

Why kill with blood? The emperor's beautiful concubines are all tattooed. Wang A is not worried, not to mention that she wants Sailor Moon to be the oiran?

"Yao Weng..." Wang Quan pondered for a moment, "Where is he?"

"Yan Xiang Luan Bu and Yao Weng are waiting for the wife and young master at Jingwu Hall! Your Majesty and Jia Ji went to Tantai, and I heard that your Majesty has ordered a boat to take them to Heyue Pond. Madam, please rest assured!"

"General Zhi, you are now General Zhonglang, serving the emperor. Has Yuan Zhong recommended his uncle Yuan Ang to Your Majesty?" Wang Ao asked as he followed Zhidu.

"Yes, Yuan Zhong once said that when he heard about Emperor Xiaowen's great conduct, Yuan Ang cried bitterly at home for three days and called himself emperor and ministers. He failed to share the emperor's worries and was ashamed of his great love for Emperor Wen."

"What's your Majesty's reaction?"

"Your Majesty remained silent, and Yuan Zhong never mentioned it again."

"Yuan An, I'd like to see you." Wang Quan said.

Without the famous "Rebellion of the Seven Kingdoms" in history, would Liu Qi still be forced by Empress Dou to appoint Prince Liang as the crown prince? At that time, Yuan An would still need to "tell short stories" to Empress Dowager Dou and urge her to give up the "Yin Dao marriage"

"Dear" idea.

To ensure the smooth succession of Liu Xiaozhu, no mistakes can be made. Therefore, Yuan An must serve as an official again.

When two old men with gray hair and beards saw Liu She, who was as round as a meatball, so cute, their eyes could not help but shine and they knelt down to worship!

What they sincerely worship is not Wang Quan, but Liu Xiaozhu, who is smiling, blowing bubbles, and cheering in Wang Quan's arms.

"Liu Xiaozhu..." Yao Weng smiled so hard that he showed his rotten teeth and stretched out his hand to hug Liu She.

The baby, who was less than one year old, pushed him away with his fat little hands: "No, no, no!" He puffed out his cheeks and blew, making Yao Weng and Luan Bu laugh.

Zhidu was playing outside with Liu Zhi in his arms, watching the wind, while Wang Quan, Yao Weng, and Luan Bu talked about important events in the court.

After Emperor Jing ascended the throne, he continued to pursue the "Huang-Lao Way", stabilized the "Thirty Taxes and One" land tax that had been occasionally implemented during the Wen Emperor period, and reduced the calculated tax from 120 qian per person per year to 40 qian per person per year; men's service

The age was changed from "sixteen years old" to "twenty years old"; the penalty was reduced, some inappropriate points in Emperor Wen's abolition of corporal punishment were corrected, and the prudent usage was emphasized to enhance fairness in the judicial process.

It can be seen that Liu Qi is still reliable and considerate of the people.

"The biggest disadvantage of governing by doing nothing is that it can easily lead to the indulgence of princes and tyrants," Luan Bu said.

"Unlawful tyrants still need to be suppressed by severe punishments. Being kind-hearted and recuperating with the people is just an ideal state." Yao Weng shook his head.

"I would like to persuade Your Majesty to let Yuan An serve as an official." Wang Ao thought.

"Yuan Ang and Chao Cuo had different political views and were mortal enemies. They couldn't stay in the same room. Chao Cuo was also the emperor's master. It's hard for two tigers to be accommodated in one mountain!" Luan Bu said, "Chao Cuo has a straightforward character.

He is incompatible with other ministers. Your Majesty's respect and appreciation only pampers him. Apart from the emperor, how can he see anyone else?"

"In the court, he spoke nonsense. Prime Minister Shen Tujia once scolded him for talking about politics among Confucian scholars and causing harm to the country and the people. But the emperor favored him and made him serve as internal history. His power was even higher than that of the prime minister. Shen Tujia, this prime minister's position is probably unstable.

Already."

"Then we just need Yuan An to check and balance?" Wang Quan smiled, "Yuan An and Yuan Zuipao, how can you let his family dominate?"

"This is a good idea!" Yao Weng praised, "Ministers are the spear and shield in the hands of the emperor. They need to be balanced by the emperor. This is also the way to use people."

"Since Emperor Wen's reign, he has asked Yao Weng to serve as an official. Yao Weng always used the excuse of spiritual practice to hide from the world. Now does Yao Weng have the intention to become an official?" Wang Ao looked at Yao Weng with a pair of bright eyes, "I have no regard for the government and the public.

I can’t see through the situation, I really need help!”

"The top priority is to gradually create conditions and remove obstacles for Liu Xiaozhu. It doesn't mean much if I don't become an official."

"Liu Xiaozhu is the tenth son of Emperor Jing. According to the "patriarchal system", he has no chance to take the throne. But there are two key points that make the impossible possible: first, Empress Bo has not given birth and is not favored; second, the emperor has not

A legitimate son and all the princes are on the same starting line. Only when his mother is made a queen can he be crowned a legitimate son." Yao Weng's eyes were full of meaning.

"Is this the reason why you lured a pig into the toilet today? Jiajie is not worthy of being an opponent." Wang Quan frowned, "While the queen is in power, she is not favored. But with the support of Empress Dowager Bo, Your Majesty will not dare to depose the queen.

.”

"We must try our best to eliminate all possibilities. Empress Bo will not stay in the throne for a long time. I heard that the Empress Dowager has not left the bedroom for three months," Yao Weng smiled, "Madam's best tofu soup, why not donate some

bowl?"

"The Empress Dowager has been depressed every day since the death of Emperor Xiaowen. After catching a cold wind last winter, she really didn't leave the room again. Every day when she went to say hello, she would force herself to get up."

As Wang Quan said this, she couldn't help but remember that when she was falsely accused of being a "witch", King Liang went to seek help from Empress Dowager Bo and was saved. She also recalled that when she was thrown into Yongxiang, Empress Dowager Bo said, "It's better for Ping'er to be raised by Concubine Bo", which made her

Suffering in Yongxiang, mother and daughter were separated... I had so many thoughts and mixed feelings that I couldn't help but feel slightly wet in my eyes.

"Mm...mm..." Liu She drooled at the corner of her mouth, smiling and staggering towards her mother under the influence of Zhidu.

Seeing his son, Wang Quan's smile appeared on the corners of his lips and eyes.

"Little Piggy, my mother's treasure," Wang Quan said secretly as she hugged her son, "For you, my mother will do anything!"

"Li Ji's eldest son, Liu Rong, is the young master's strongest opponent!" Zhidu narrowed his eyes.

"Li Ji," Wang Quan laughed, "she is outspoken and sometimes your Majesty can't do anything to her. When your Majesty ascended the throne, even his wife refused to grant her a title, saying that he wanted to temper her temper. She cried and made trouble to no avail.

"

"Mother is more valuable than her son, and son is more valuable than his mother. Liu Rong really cannot be underestimated." Luan Bu was a little worried.

"That's not necessarily true." Yao Weng stroked his beard, "Although Liu Rong is older, the emperor may not like such an old prince. The prince's involvement in politics is the most taboo for the emperor."

"Liu Rong may be because his mother Li Ji is strong, has a soft personality, and has no independent opinions. She has to make the decision in everything." Wang Ao shook his head, "If he becomes the prince, he will destroy the Han Empire!"

"Then plan carefully. Apart from the young master, there can be no second candidate for the position of prince!"

Yao Weng looked at a few people and said firmly.

After returning to the palace, Wang Quan brought back many medicinal materials collected in Shanglinyuan. She began to try to prepare some medicines with different functions.

The joke about Jia Ji meeting a pig in the toilet left her full of complaints and nowhere to express her complaints. Instead, Empress Dowager Dou praised Zhi Du for his clear sense of ethics and loyalty to the emperor, and gave him a hundred gold as a token of recognition.

Tofu soup is a stock made of chicken and pork bones, and then simmered with tofu. The soup is rich and fragrant, and then sprinkled with chopped patchouli, the white and green contrast, it is really full of color, flavor and aroma!

Not only did the Empress Dowager have an appetite for this tofu soup, but the palace servants who served her also swallowed it.

"Why is it so delicious!" The Queen Mother exclaimed, "The ulcer in the mouth makes it painful to eat anything and I can't eat it. There is no pain when eating this tofu soup!"

This is because there is a fine powder of medicine sprinkled in it, which has a very good analgesic effect and makes people feel euphoric. However, there is a saying that "medication is not worth the money". The cumulative amount will cause irreversible damage to the liver and kidneys.

What is poison? Poison is not something that makes you bleed when you swallow it; poison is not something that makes your eyes turn black when you prick it with a silver needle. They are mutually reinforcing and incompatible, and fearing and opposing each other are all mysteries...

Due to the decree of the Empress Dowager, there is a pot of tofu soup every day, which is made by her good grandson-in-law and delivered to her to watch her eat it with satisfaction. Every time she will give many rewards to her great-grandson Xiaozhuzhu, who is like a dough ball.

And this smart and well-behaved little baby made her feel even better.

Half a month later, the Empress Dowager felt that her face had become rounder, and her dry and saggy skin had become hydrated. With the help of the palace attendants, she was able to walk around for half a day and enjoy the flowers and listen to the wind in the yard!

Everyone was happy for the old lady's recovery. Another half month passed.

That day, when the Queen Mother got up, she felt a little dizzy and nauseous, so she reluctantly got up.

"The Empress Dowager," the palace maid looked at the old lady in surprise: "What's wrong with your eyes? Are they swollen?"
Chapter completed!