The snow in northern Xinjiang looked like a girl who was meeting her foreign man for the first time. She was too shy and refused to come out. She wanted to reject him but still wanted to welcome him. But when Ning Xing looked around, he saw that it was already a vast expanse of white.
There was a heavy snowfall last night, making the snow in the city even deeper.
In the early morning, not a single pedestrian was seen on the street, and even the patrolling sergeant found a place to hide.
The door to Liu's house opened.
Liu Xiang stood inside the gate, feeling a cold air rushing towards him.
He took a step outside, and the snow suddenly covered his knees.
"Alang, be careful!"
The servants came out with shovels ready to shovel the snow.
"Wait a minute."
Liu Xiang stopped them.
This is……
The steward looked at Liu Xiang.
Liuxiang walked step by step towards the middle of the street.
Phew!
Phew!
Every step is difficult.
Liu Xiang stood in the middle of the street and looked up.
"It's completely white, it's so clean!"
Liu Xiang said with a smile.
But the manager knew that his smile was a bitter smile.
When the Minister of War became vacant, the eldest princess pushed Liu Xiang out.
The news that the emperor and Lin Ya each sent an army to attack northern Xinjiang spread within a small area.
Both the emperor and Lin Ya called their most outstanding counselors and famous generals to conduct the simulation countless times.
Ninety percent!
Both sides came to this conclusion almost unanimously.
Ninety percent, this is almost a certainty.
As a result, the competition for the Secretary of the Ministry of War changed from a three-legged confrontation to a fight between two tigers.
The emperor and Lin Ya were fighting secretly, and Changling seemed a little lonely.
As a chess piece, Liu Xiang's position is the most embarrassing.
Jiang Zheng, the Minister of Hubu, was a member of Lin Ya and knew about this. Therefore, he often ridiculed him in the Hubu.
What are you still doing in my household department?
Go quickly!
Go to the Ministry of War!
The position of Minister of War is waiting for you!
But everyone familiar with the matter is saying that Liuxiang has no chance of doing this.
The army was dispatched.
They quickly cleared the snow from the middle of the street to both sides, and a narrow passage appeared.
Liuxiang followed this passage all the way to Hubu.
He came late today, but he was not the only one, most of the people in the household department were late.
When we entered the duty room, the clerk hadn't finished lighting the charcoal fire, and the room was as cold as an ice cave.
Liu Xiang stamped his feet, "Make a cup of hot tea."
When no one responded, Liu Xiang turned around, and the clerk who had been sweeping the house ran away.
"Does this mean I'm going to collapse?"
The tea got cold before anyone left!
Liu Xiang laughed at himself.
Among yamen such as the Ministry of Finance, the clerk's sense of smell is the most sensitive.
Liuxiang, as the Minister of Household Affairs, has a small staff dedicated to serving him.
This kind of petty officials and he are both honored and humiliated.
But now the petty officials are slacking off, which shows that they want to avoid disaster.
He shook his head, and just as he was about to sit down, a clerk appeared outside the door.
"Shilang Liu."
"What's the matter?"
"Shang Shu invites you to go."
"immediately."
Liu Xiang stood there in deep thought for a while, pondering Jiang Zheng's thoughts.
Later, he went to Jiang Zheng.
Several giants from the Household Department are on duty.
"I see you're tired. Why don't you go home and rest for a while?"
Jiang Zheng was very kind, but there was a chill in his words.
Liu Xiang smiled and said, "Xia Guan is in good health."
"Yeah?"
Jiang Zheng smiled and said, "That's good. But please take care of yourself!"
When these words spread, everyone knew that Liuxiang's days in the Ministry of Revenue were counting down.
Liu Xiang returned to the check-in room and said he would go out to do errands later.
He walked around the street and finally came to the outside of the eldest princess's mansion.
"The eldest princess, Mr. Liu wants to see you."
Changling was leaning against the window reading a book. Hearing this, he glanced at the maid, then gently opened the window and took a look outside.
Snowflakes are flying, the roof is covered with snow, and it looks particularly enchanting when it is covered in snow.
She got up and went to the front.
Liu Xiang and Wang Ju were talking. When they saw her coming, they saluted.
"I've met the eldest princess."
Changling sat down and said, "It's difficult to travel in this snowy day, but is there something urgent?"
Liu Xiang smiled bitterly, "Over at the Ministry of Revenue, Jiang Zheng is aggressive and wants to force me to leave on my own."
This may seem like a fight below, but its roots lie above the temple.
"Eldest Princess, last time Lin Ya was rejected when wooing us, I thought this was his revenge and a hint." Wang Ju said: "The eldest princess has noble blood, and he dare not take action on the face of it, so the only way is
It’s just squeezing.”
"Squeeze my people out of the court one by one, until I am the only one left."
"yes."
"What's the Emperor's attitude?"
Liu Xiang said: "Chiang Kai-shek's administration is sparse in the court, saying that his ministers are not acting carefully. Your Majesty has no comment."
If you don't act carefully, you won't be reliable.
What the household department needs is carefulness.
Officials who are not reliable in their work will naturally not be retained.
Changling thought of Lin Ya's win over him last time.
First, someone came to praise Changling, saying that Princess Chang was able to assist the government effectively.
These words may seem dry, but they are a kind of suppression of the emperor.
With Changling's help, the emperor gained more power and troops, and then suspicion arose.
As a result, his attitude towards Changling changed drastically, from a close ally to a relationship similar to that between the Emperor of the Tang Dynasty and his father-in-law.
It seems intimate, but in fact there is an undercurrent.
Lin Ya's sudden show of kindness was to ask for directions.
"He wants to join forces with me to suppress the emperor. But who is he? A traitor and traitor!"
Changling sneered and said: "I categorically refused. This is what I meant, but this person is so domineering... It seems that he is determined to win this battle."
Wang Ju said: "Many people from both sides have come to deduce it, and they say that there is a 90% chance of winning this battle."
"Ninety percent means we will win!" Liu Xiang felt bitter in his heart.
"Ninety percent?"
Changling thought of Yang Xuan.
He suddenly raised his eyebrows and said, "The news is almost here. You are in the household department and you have to be patient."
Just like that... Liu Xiang lowered his head, "Yes."
"By the way." Liu Xiang thought of the news he heard in the Ministry of Revenue today, "His Majesty's people in the Ministry of Revenue were also quite indifferent to the minister today and even made sarcastic remarks."
Wang Ju was startled, "This is..."
Changling said calmly: "You can never have too much power. It was originally a battle between two tigers, but when I suddenly joined in, their power was divided.
Lin Ya is coveting it, and the emperor also wants a piece of the pie, so it looks like the two are joining forces to suppress my situation."
Wang Ju shook his head and sighed, "Lin Ya's move is normal, but why does your majesty...isn't this self-destruction of Qiancheng?"
Changling stood up, "You don't know that the legacy left by the late emperor is so rich. But the emperor knows."
He Lianfeng had ruled Daliao for many years, and many of his ministers and generals were his.
After his death, many people became lonely ghosts, many people gathered together for warmth, and even more people helplessly turned to the emperor.
That is to say, he has turned to orthodoxy.
When Changling stepped forward and became the third force above the court, those people's eyes lit up.
"I can't help it. Your Majesty's background..." Liu Xiang thought about the wording, "It's too shabby, and the bloodline is distant, so it seems a little unfair and unreasonable. Once the eldest princess stood in the court,
Those people naturally want to get closer."
Wang Ju smiled and said: "When I took up my official post, I swore that I would live in the countryside forever, but when I heard that the eldest princess came to assist the government, I was inexplicably tempted. Not for power, but for orthodoxy!"
What the old ministers pay most attention to is orthodoxy.
The blood of the emperor and the late emperor were estranged, but Changling was a serious princess.
"Do those people have ambitions?" Liu Xiang asked vaguely.
Wang Ju shook his head, "There will only be one empress in the ages, Emperor Wu."
"That's good." Liu Xiang was really worried that this fight would turn into a civil war.
Later, he resigned.
Wang Ju sent him out, stood outside the gate, and said softly.
"Empress, what a wonderful title!"
…
It snowed heavily today, and the court meeting was also late.
When Lin Ya entered the palace, she happened to meet Chang Ling.
"I've met the eldest princess."
Lin Ya nodded.
"Left Prime Minister."
Changling looked indifferent.
Demented literary women treat everyone like this.
Lin Ya smiled and said: "The weather is perfect for drinking and writing poems, but the eldest princess is not interested in going to enjoy the snow?"
This is a run.
What a demented scholar likes most is to feel sad about spring and autumn.
It's snowing.
It is also the best time for them to feel sentimental.
ah!
The vast expanse of white is so clean.
Why is my heart so melancholy?
What about the bronze mirror?
Come quickly and find me. I can see that I have a young temperament.
Literary youth often think very highly of themselves.
Sometimes, it's real depression.
I feel like the world is like this and the people around me are out of style...
In a word, I am incompatible with this world.
Lin Ya's words were a secret mockery of Chang Ling.
His solicitation was just a test.
It doesn't matter if he fails...he knows that he must fail.
Lin Ya had been fighting with the late emperor for many years, and it would not be an exaggeration to say that they were mortal enemies.
As the daughter of the late emperor, how could Changling become an ally with him?
Maybe, the two of them will stand together on something because of their interests, but deep down, they are still life-or-death enemies.
Lin Ya's pretense failed, and she made a sarcastic comment today...it seemed like she would retaliate, but in fact, it was true.
No one will follow a person who has a good temper.
On the contrary, those somewhat domineering leaders are like magnets, naturally attracting people to rely on them.
If the protection is shorter, damn it!
A very wise Lord!
As a woman, and a well-known literary young woman from Ningxing, Changling could not have a bad temper.
At least, it can't be too hot.
Therefore, Lin Ya's sarcasm was regarded as provocation in the eyes of everyone.
It's even more bullying.
Several old ministers had sharp eyes and secretly exchanged glances.
This is to bully the late emperor’s daughter!
Lin Ya, grass mud horse!
Just when several veterans were about to step forward, Changling pointed forward.
"Those who come and go here every day are all ministers of Daliao. Some are loyal and serve Daliao wholeheartedly. Some are cheating and cheating, and some are enthusiastic about wealth... Even if they have all kinds of faults, they are all my ministers of Daliao. And some
people!"
Changling's words attracted many people to stop.
"If all the people of Liao were united and joined forces, would Datang be their opponent? No! But some people would rather ignore the fate of the country and just want to satisfy their own ambitions. Such people..."
The snow in the palace had been cleared, but after a while, the falling snow covered it again.
The ground was covered with a layer of snowflakes.
Bai Shengsheng.
Changling pointed to the layer of snowflakes and said: "On this road, the ministers who cherish the Liao Dynasty can walk with peace of mind and high spirits. Those treacherous ministers and traitors will look... dirty every time they step down!"
While talking, Lin Ya happened to take a step forward.
He left a footprint behind him.
The footprints looked pitch black.
And on the edge is white snow.
Clear black and white.
Lin Ya lowered her head.
Changling said: "It's time for you to lower your head and look down. Not only should you look down, but you should also ask yourself what you have done over the years!"
She fluttered her sleeves and walked forward.
Several old ministers spontaneously followed behind.
"You have done one thing in these years, to tear down Daliao!"
Lin Ya stood there, slowly raised her head, and said with a smile: "A stupid scholar with sharp teeth!"
How many years!
Since the time of the late Emperor, no one has dared to humiliate Lin Ya like this in public.
But today Changling broke this example!
That makes sense!
You said it without hesitation!
A sharp look flashed in Lin Ya's eyes, "This bitch!"
"Ms. sir, this is the revenge of the eldest princess."
"There are so many women, and you will be punished by your hatred!"
"Yes! Whenever you suffer a loss, you will remember it in your heart. If you don't come back with revenge, you will have trouble sleeping peacefully."
Lin Ya suddenly smiled and said, "Changling, you are so tough beyond my expectation! It's a pity that this woman is not a man, otherwise the late emperor would have no need to leave with regrets."
Ahead, Changling walked slowly.
Liu Xiang followed up, "Princess Princess."
"Um!"
"I'm afraid Lin Ya is angry."
"We are a sworn enemy, why do we still have to coax him?"
"I'm just afraid that it will be easier for you, Your Majesty."
"Yeah?"
Changling turned around and looked at Lin Ya.
Lin Ya handed over her hand.
Changling turned around, "Is he angry?"
Why does Lin Ya seem to respect the eldest princess more... Liu Xiang: "..."
"Women in politics cannot show weakness. The officialdom is like a battlefield. If you don't advance, you will retreat. Showing weakness will only make your opponents despise you."
She thought of Yang Xuan's letter.
——Ning Xing doesn’t believe in tears, Changling, you have to toughen up!
This coincides with her thoughts.
Zitai!
She hopes that Northern Xinjiang can defeat this sneak attack, and she also hopes that Northern Xinjiang and Daliao can coexist peacefully, but she knows that this is a sweet dream.
Wake up from the dream.
We still have to face reality.
In the main hall, the obese emperor sat there with a calm expression.
"I have met His Majesty!"
The ministers saluted.
The emperor glanced at Changling.
What Changling had scolded Lin Ya just now reached his ears in an instant.
This woman's stance is stable, and her hatred for Lin Ya is genuine.
But why doesn't she bow to me?
Assistant, assistant, you are unique, raising the banner of the late emperor to recruit troops...
Where do you put me?
absurd!
The emperor suppressed the unswerving feeling in his heart.
"Is there something going on?"
He asked as usual.
If not, discuss recent major events.
A minister came out and said, "Your Majesty, I impeach the Minister of Household Affairs Liu Xiang's corpse to have a vegetarian meal..."
"Your Majesty, I impeach Liu Xiang, the Minister of Household Affairs..."
The emperor glanced at Lin Ya.
From the time Changling scolded Lin Ya to now, it had only been less than a quarter of an hour.
This impeachment is coming hard and fast!
It is indeed Lin Ya!
Then the fire started!
Even the emperor's people came out to add more firewood.
Lin Ya glanced at Liu Xiang, sweating profusely, as if there was a pile of burning firewood under her body.
Lin Ya and the emperor share the same ambition, and both feel that the existence of Changling has a great impact on them.
Therefore, although there was no discussion, the trend of joining forces was unexpectedly formed at this moment.
All Liuxiang could do was apologize.
He knelt on the ground, "My lord, you are guilty!"
His colleagues in the Ministry of Finance are impeaching him!
The superior officer of the Ministry of Revenue is impeaching him!
Other ministers are also impeaching him!
Enemies everywhere.
He can't even argue!
I can only apologize!
He didn't even look at Changling.
If it weren't for Changling, he should have been imprisoned for his crime a few years ago.
Let me take care of all this!
Lin Ya glanced at Changling and asked, "The eldest princess has nothing to say?"
This is revenge!
The scolding before turned into frustration now!
you!
So what?
So wonderful!
This battle can be called a reversal and another reversal.
Even the waiters were excited to see it.
today!
Well worth it!
They were so focused that they didn't notice a chamberlain coming outside the palace.
When the waiter saw that no one was paying attention to him, he coughed dryly.
"Ahem!"
"Cough cough cough!"
Only then did Xu Fu, who was beside the emperor, realize this.
He lowered his head, quickly walked outside the hall, and asked in a low voice: "What's the matter?"
The emperor was silent.
Lin Ya's attack was particularly fierce, but the emperor was ready to watch the show.
He hoped that Changling would bow his head.
Know that you can't accomplish anything alone.
The only way out is to bow your head and assist him willingly.
Xu Fu is back.
The steps are hurried.
"What's the matter?"
the emperor asked.
The fat on his cheeks trembled.
Xu Fu hesitated for a moment.
"explain!"
The emperor was a little annoyed.
"His Majesty."
Xu Fu said with difficulty: "There were reports of a rout earlier. Two groups of troops raided Chenzhou, and almost... almost the entire army was wiped out!"
The emperor's body was shaken.
Lin Ya was startled.
Liu Xiang knelt there.
He looked up in shock.
It seems like something is wrong!
He saw his boss Changling coming out.
said:
"Since the Ministry of Husbandry doesn't want to keep you, then go to the Ministry of War!"