The court had been quarreling for more than half a month over Xixia's request for peace and land, which was only slightly less powerful than allowing the official family to adopt the clan's son and establish an heir.
Zhou Chen's fifth uncle is also a military commander, and he is also on guard duty in the palace. According to what he said, there were not only quarrels in the court, but also fights. Several officials were beaten to death and their heads were bleeding. He was always very merciful.
The official broke out on the spot and beat several people before calming down their anger.
Zhou Chen was also speechless about this. Such a trivial matter had been discussed for almost a month without any result. This group of ministers was really difficult to manage, but the most fundamental reason still lies with the officials themselves.
The official does not want to return the land he conquered, but he is also reluctant to give up peace on the border. He is so entangled that it is naturally impossible for the people below him to unite.
The current prime minister of the imperial court is Han Zhang, Grand Prime Minister of Han. Even he personally died, but he did not take any advantage.
Because it was the British commander-in-chief who conquered the land of the two states in the first place. How could the British princes and other nobles agree to return the land of the two states?
Although the civil servants in the court have higher status and more power, it does not mean that the nobles are really powerless to fight back.
The official family needs civilian officials to help him govern the world, and he also needs military generals to help him stabilize the world. The ancestral precepts are to let him check and balance the military generals, and not to allow the military generals to have a higher power status. But if the military power is in his own hands, of course he will
Nor will we really let the civil servants completely crush the noble generals to death.
The military generals headed by the British Duke showed their power, and even the civil servants headed by Han Zhang were unable to overwhelm them for a while. No one from the two camps would give way, and they would fight each other every time they went to court.
However, as time slowly passed, the civil officials became more and more vocal, and the voices for peace in the court became more and more powerful, and those who opposed it gradually became unable to bear it any longer.
The reason why this happened was naturally due to the influence of the officials and the queen. These two most noble people in the world mostly wanted peace and no more war.
Another month later, the Song Dynasty and Xixia finally held final negotiations.
When Zhou Chen learned the final result, he couldn't help but cursed "trash". The Song Dynasty has really become a coward, and the emperors of the Zhao family are really trash. Since Taizong Zhao Guangyi usurped the throne, each generation has become more cowardly.
, the bloody nature of the fart is gone.
The final result was that the Song Dynasty returned a piece of land in Shizhou, Xixia paid tribute with 400 good horses and some treasures, and at the same time opened a series of conditions such as border trade, and the two sides signed a peace treaty.
Zhou Chen was really angry. If he couldn't help him, he couldn't help him. Such a court was really hopeless. Forget it, everyone was messing around, so he might as well.
After experiencing so many worlds, he has looked away and has no energy to overthrow the Song Dynasty again. Damn, we can't let him do this in every ancient world. It's very tiring to rebel and become an emperor. How can you lie down?
Flat and comfortable.
To be honest, if the current official really wanted to lie down, it would be really easy.
As for the first-grade official residence in the system mission, he already has a plan in mind, but he is not in a hurry. It is not time to implement the plan yet. Anyway, he has enough lifespan to take his time.
Many people think that life in ancient times was very comfortable, but in fact if you are powerless, it is really difficult to live a life without worries. At least compared to the harmonious society of the future, such a feudal society is too uncertain.
The provincial examination was held as scheduled, and both sons of the Sheng family participated. Fortunately, Sheng Changbai passed the provincial examination and became a candidate for examination, but it was a pity that Sheng Changfeng failed the examination.
I heard that Madam Wang almost set off firecrackers to celebrate because of this incident, not only to celebrate her son's success in passing the Juren Examination, but also to celebrate that Lin Sushuang's son Sheng Changfeng failed to pass the Juren Examination.
You can't blame Mrs. Wang for her lack of style. She is such a simple and lovely person. She expresses everything she wants and doesn't pretend to be pretentious with you.
Although Sheng Changbai passed the exam, he made it clear that he did not plan to take part in the next spring exam, but was preparing to apply for the next exam.
Naturally, the Sheng family would not object to this. After all, Sheng Changbai was only a teenager. After all, there were only a few people who passed the Jinshi exam in one examination. Many people would prepare for several years before taking the exam, so Sheng Changbai's decision was not surprising at all.
Someone from the Zhongjing Marquis Mansion also took part in the provincial examination, and he was Zhou Chen's fourth brother. Perhaps Zhou Yexiong's teaching and whipping in the previous years had an effect, and he also passed the examination this time.
Inside the house, Zhou Chen and Hua Lan were eating together.
"My lord, the eldest lady of the Earl of Yongchang's Palace sent me a greeting card, saying that she held a polo match in Jinmingchi and invited me to attend."
Jinmyeongchi is a royal garden, but a large piece of land in this garden has not been used. It was just vacant at the beginning, but over time it was used by nobles. A large part of it was built into a polo field.
There are also other recreational sports on the polo field.
There are often some nobles holding polo matches here, and Mrs. Wu from the Earl's Palace of Yongchang is a generous and straightforward person with a very high level of polo. She often takes the lead in holding polo matches in Jinmingchi and invites ladies from various mansions.
join.
In addition to the polo match, it also gives everyone a chance to get to know each other, and it also gives each family a chance to see each other. It can be regarded as a unique blind date.
The Earl of Yongchang's Palace is a famous noble in Tokyo, and the head of the house, Madam Wu, is an expert at making connections.
Although Uncle Yongchang is not outstanding, the Earl of Yongchang is very rich, and there is also a bastard who is relatively promising in the court. Therefore, the status of the Earl of Yongchang is not inferior to that of some declining marquises and dukes.
"This Madam Wu is a well-known figure in the city of Tokyo. Women are not inferior to men. The success of the Earl of Yongchang's Mansion has a lot to do with her."
As an earl's wife, she was able to support the concubine's success and help the concubine achieve a high official status, which is enough to show that Mrs. Wu's vision is better than that of many noble ladies.
"If you're okay, you can go and have a look. You are the mistress of the Marquis' Mansion, so you must stand up."
Hualan understood what Zhou Chen meant: "I know, then I'll go and have a look the next day."
"Um."
At night, Hua Lan leaned against Zhou Chen with a tired look on her face, looked at Zhou Chen who was just breathing slightly, and said softly: "Official, do you still remember what I told you last time? Cui Chan is already ready.
I can't always let the official hold it in, you can go next door, Cuichan is waiting."
Zhou Chen said softly: "Have you really thought about it? In fact, it doesn't matter to me. I'm not the kind of person who is so lustful."
Hua Lan said: "Of course I know what kind of person Guanren is. Guanren has always doted on me. I know it in my heart. But Guanren treats me well and I can't always think about myself. What's more, Cuichan is me.
I have the most trustworthy maid around me to serve the officials, I feel relieved, and taking good care of the officials can also reduce my stress."
"Silly lady."
Zhou Chen gave Hua Lan a gentle kiss on his forehead.
"Go to sleep, wait until you fall asleep."
A smile appeared on Hualan's lips, and she leaned in Zhou Chen's arms. She was tired and fell asleep quickly.
Zhou Chen held her in his arms and waited for her to sleep peacefully before he gently put her down, covered her with a quilt, and then walked out of the room.
He is not the kind of gentleman who is both responsible and upright. Since the two parties involved, Hua Lan and Cui Chan, have made decisions, how can he pretend to be aloof?
To be honest, he did feel sorry for Hua Lan. When the two of them were together, he was more restrained, otherwise with his current physical condition, Hua Lan would never be able to bear it.
Maybe Hualan would wait until she was thirty and have enough experience and endurance to satisfy him, but now, Hualan, who is only twenty years old, is still too young.
But if it’s two people, that’s a different story.
We came to the room next door, which is where Cuichan lives. In order to facilitate the service, she has always lived next to the main house.
She was still asleep at this time, sitting by the bed, and when she heard the door being pushed open, she stood up nervously.
"Hou, Lord Hou."
She lowered her head, not daring to look directly at Zhou Chen. Although she was prepared, she was still nervous when this time came.
She has been at the side of Hua Lan and Zhou Chen for more than two years since she came to the Hou Mansion. She sees Zhou Chen every day. How could she not be moved by such an outstanding man.
It's just that she has self-awareness and can control herself. She will not be as stupid as Caihan. She understands that only by relying on the girl can she gain a foothold in the Hou Mansion.
What she said to Hualan before was not intentional to please, but sincere. She did not want to marry outside, she just wanted to stay with the girl.
As she said before, marrying someone else is also serving someone. The key is that you can't marry into a good family. Instead of going to someone else's family and suffering, why not stay with the girl? As long as you stay with the girl, your life will not be bad.
Of course, the reason why she thinks this way is because she knows that her girl is a kind-hearted master. If she were replaced by one of those harsh and mean masters, she would definitely not be like this.
Zhou Chen walked up to Cui Chan: "Raise your head."
Cuichan was shy and timid. She raised her head nervously, her eyes trembling slightly, and she looked very flustered.
Zhou Chen looked at Cuichan carefully. He had to say that the old lady had a good taste and the female envoys she trained were also first-rate.
Cuichan has a very good figure and beautiful appearance, giving people the impression of Xiaojiabiyu. But after getting along with her for more than two years, Zhou Chen knew that she was also tougher and smarter than ordinary people. Although she was a maid, she was still a little girl.
Among the people in the household, she definitely has the temperament of a young lady.
"My wife has told me, are you really willing?"
Cuichan replied in a voice as loud as a mosquito: "I, I am willing."
"You have to think clearly. Once tonight is over, you can only be mine from now on, and you can never leave or betray the Hou Mansion."
"I won't." Cuichan replied firmly.
Zhou Chen reached out and lifted Cuichan's chin, and said softly: "You are a smart person, and I like smart people. If you are willing, then I can promise you that you will serve me and my wife all your life."
Cui Chan's face was filled with joy: "Thank you, Mr. Hou, I am willing. Cui Chan is willing to serve Mr. Hou and the girl all her life and will never leave."
Zhou Chen suddenly smiled evilly: "Then you must be prepared, I am not an ordinary man."
Before Cuichan understood what Zhou Chen meant, her body was suddenly picked up by Zhou Chen. The next moment, she was already in Zhou Chen's arms.
The curtain beside the bed was lowered, and Cui Chan soon understood the meaning of Zhou Chen's words just now.
To be continued...