Chapter 67 All parties are preparing [Thanks to 20220...16027
Jiangling Gongfu.
As a former anti-king and separatist local emperor, Jiangling Gong Xiao Xian was both satisfied and dissatisfied with his life in Chang'an in the past two years.
Satisfaction means that Emperor Tang did not kill him and treated him with good food and drink. Apart from his personal freedom being restricted to a certain extent, there was nothing else he was uncomfortable with.
The dissatisfaction refers to his daughter Xiao Yuexian. Because of his relationship, few dignitaries in Chang'an are willing to marry his daughter.
There was no way, his identity was too sensitive, and the officials of Chang'an did not dare to marry him, lest they make the emperor unhappy.
In the final analysis, a rebel is a rebel. It is branded on his body and cannot be removed even if he wants to.
As his daughter got older, Xiao Mian became a little panicked. He only had a daughter, and if it was because he couldn't get married, he would really feel sorry for her. Besides, since the desire to dominate has been eliminated, he only hopes that his family can be safe and happy.
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This daughter, who has followed him since childhood, has become his only heartache.
And today, this heart disease will disappear.
Because, Prime Minister Chen Shuda came to visit.
patio.
Xiao Mian and Chen Shuda were talking around the fire. Although one of them is from the Xiaoliang royal family and the other is from the Nanchen royal family, they no longer have any hostile relationship. Because both Xiaoliang and Nanchen have become history.
The two of them now have a common identity.
Southerners!
"Xiao Gong, you may not be very clear about the situation of my southerners in the court. I can only tell you in four words. It's difficult and difficult."
He used four difficult words in a row, and Xiao Mian couldn't help but be surprised.
"So difficult?"
"It's very difficult." Chen Shuda sighed: "Take the Zhengshitang as an example. Yang Gongren, Wen Yanbo, Du Ruhui, Xue Shou, and even Li Shuliang, none of them are from the north or from a northern family.
Mr. Xiao, if things continue like this, it will be difficult for us southerners to occupy a place in the imperial court."
Xiao Mian frowned and said: "I think your Majesty is a wise king. How can you give up the south? Sooner or later, your majesty will bring the southern families into the court to balance the northern families. Mr. Chen, are you worrying too much?"
"I am preparing for a rainy day." Chen Shuda sighed, "If we don't do some things now, we will have no foundation in the future. How can we accomplish it overnight? Mr. Xiao, for the sake of the southern scholars, I have to bother you this time.
Already."
"Me?" Xiao Mian smiled bitterly, "I can become a rich man now because of His Majesty's pity. How can I be that capable?"
"Mr. Xiao, I heard that your Majesty is going to have a draft." Chen Shuda coughed lightly and reminded him.
Xiao Mian nodded, "I heard that, why, could it be...wait, what do you mean?"
He suddenly thought of something and stared at Chen Shuda.
"That's right." Chen Shuda confirmed his guess and said: "I heard that Duke Xiao has a daughter who is as beautiful as a flower and has a graceful figure. If she can enter the palace to accompany His Majesty, this will not only save Duke Xiao from worries about his death, but also make
There are more opportunities for people from the south!"
He is not afraid that Xiao Mian will not agree, because he knows very well that Xiao Mian is still worried that His Majesty will trouble him one day and drag him out to behead him. If Xiao Mian can be married to the emperor, then Xiao Mian will
After becoming the emperor's father-in-law, Xiao Mian no longer has to worry about being suspected by the emperor.
At the same time, having a concubine from a southern family in the harem can also give more expectations to officials from the south in the DPRK.
In the pre-Sui period, Emperor Yang of the Sui Dynasty married Xiao's daughter, probably because Yang Jian wanted to bridge the rift between the north and the south.
Xiao Mian is also a smart person and quickly understood the key.
"It's possible, but I'm worried that I might lose the election."
Chen Shuda chuckled, stroking his beard and said: "Don't worry, Mr. Xiao, as long as I'm here, no one will dare to deny me face."
For the future of the Southern Department, this time he risked his life to send Xiao's daughter into the harem.
Xiao Mian solemnly handed over his hand, "If this happens, Xiao Mian will always remember the kindness of Prime Minister Chen."
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Yongning Hall.
The imperial concubine Wei Gui is elegant and elegant, sitting on the throne.
More than ten steps away, Wei Siqi, the Minister of Rites, the Duke of Xunguo, was kneeling.
"The Yongning matter is over now. After thinking about it, I still feel that Yongning is young. Let's talk about it in two years." Wei Gui's voice was not loud, but his tone was unquestionable.
Wei Siqi wanted to ask why, but he didn't dare.
There is no way, because of his own lack of ability, he is currently among the poorest group in the Shence Mansion where there are many talented people.
Although he is the Minister of Rites, he has no authority. He can only clock in and go to get off work every day, living like a salted fish.
Looking at his former colleagues, the capable ones are now either accumulating seniority in the local area or have entered the central government as prime ministers.
At first glance, he is not the worst offender, but he must be the most ordinary one.
Wei Siqi felt miserable because he was under too much pressure from competition!
When he was in Shence Mansion, there were several high-intelligence bosses who were suppressing him. Now that His Majesty has ascended the throne, the whole court is full of old foxes, and there is no way he can fight against them.
If he hadn't been born in Qiandi and had a cousin of a noble concubine, it was doubtful whether he would have been able to gain a foothold in the Ministry of Rites.
Even though he is now a first-class Duke, does the Tang Dynasty lack a Duke?
He is just an ordinary prince.
Therefore, Wei Siqi did not dare to be disrespectful to Concubine Wei at all.
"Yes, after I go back, I will reject my elder brother and sister-in-law in my name."
Wei Gui nodded and said, "I'm tired of you."
As a smart woman, when she learned from the Queen that His Majesty did not want to marry off her daughter now, she immediately understood that His Majesty was actually dissatisfied with her nephew. So, she wisely refused in her own name.
And Wei Siqi was also very sensible and took over her responsibility.
Seeing that he looked bad, Wei Gui taught him a lesson: "Don't just think about marriage. If you don't have the foundation to establish yourself in the world, it will be useless for you to marry anyone."
"Yes." Wei Siqi nodded.
"What else?"
Wei Siqi remembered Wei Gui's previous words and gritted his teeth and said: "Mother, I want to send my wife to participate in this draft."
Wei Gui's plump chest rose and fell slightly, and his jade hands quietly clenched.
What did she just say?
What a...
"Is she willing?" Wei Gui suppressed his anger and asked indifferently.
Wei Siqi said: "I asked Nizi privately what she meant, and she seems to have a very good impression of His Majesty."
Hearing this, Wei Gui remembered some things that happened before His Majesty ascended the throne.
It seems that His Majesty is very interested in his cousins.
well.
Thinking of this, Wei Gui's head hurt a little.
This man is indeed like that.
"In that case, just do it."
"Thank you for agreeing!" Wei Siqi saluted.
As long as he can send his wife into the palace, then there will be two women in the harem to accompany His Majesty, and Webster will reach a higher level.
After Wei Siqi left, Princess Li Shun'er of Yongning came out from behind the screen.
"Aniang, does my daughter no longer need to get married?" she asked softly, leaning against her mother.
Wei Gui glanced at her, "You seem very happy?"
"Of course my daughter is happy. I don't want to get married, I just want to be with my mother-in-law."
Wei Gui sighed, "Silly boy, you must find a suitable man to marry as soon as possible. Otherwise, if you delay, I'm afraid the husband your father will choose for you in the future will not be as good as you want."
Li Shun'er blinked, not understanding Wei Gui's words.
Wei Gui said: "You must remember that you are His Majesty's daughter and the princess of the Tang Dynasty. In the future, you may marry the son of a distinguished noble, or you may marry the leader of a small foreign country."
After hearing the second half of the sentence, Yongning stopped acting coquettishly, and she stopped laughing.