Seeing that the princess was full of worries, Qin Xiao said softly: "Your Highness, An Xinghou was killed, and the people who want to find out the real culprit most are not us, but the saint and the prime minister. I thought that the saint would definitely let the purple prisoner be responsible for this. They are very good at solving the case, so it shouldn’t be difficult to find out the real culprit. In addition, Mr. Chen will wake up soon, and he will definitely be able to provide some clues. I believe that the real culprit can be found."
He already knew that the assassin was Yaoshi Shen, and Yaoshi Shen tried to hide it but also exposed it, deliberately leaving clues to the court. He was worried that it was Yaoshi Shen who was worried that the real murderer would not be found, so the old man would definitely try his best to let the Xiahou family target him. , so it is only a matter of time before the real culprit is found.
But naturally he couldn't tell the princess about his relationship with Jiangu.
The princess hummed softly, was silent for a moment, and finally said: "You did a good job in Hangzhou this time. I heard that the streets of Hangzhou are all singing your praises. You, Qin Shaoqing, have become the best official in the world."
Qin Xiao laughed twice and said: "I also act under the orders of the princess. It is the princess who really knows everything."
"There is no need to wear a high hat on me." The princess put away her arms, her undulating and plump figure exuding a mature and attractive charm, with a smile on her lips: "Don't worry, I am true to my word, if the Jiangnan family is willing to take the initiative to donate to the army Naturally, I will try my best to help you with the matter of recruiting new troops. How to persuade them to provide military resources, you will naturally have many ways, and I will not ask. However, there are two things that I would like to remind you in advance. Otherwise, you will commit a big taboo and your new army will not be able to train well."
"Please give me some advice, princess."
"The purpose of recruiting new troops is to protect the Tang Dynasty, not for someone's selfish interests." The princess said calmly: "So when recruiting new troops, don't use the banner of recapturing Xiling. Many people know that you are a gangster." General Yu's subordinates have a grudge against Li Tuo's gang in Xiling. If you raise the banner of recapturing Xiling, even if it is selfless, it is still selfish."
Qin Xiao nodded, knowing that the princess's reminder was indeed important.
"Also, the Qian family was one of the main instigators of the Suzhou Rebellion. Although the Qian family was exterminated and the other families were in a bad situation, there will definitely be many officials in the court who will continue to impeach the Jiangnan family." The princess said beautifully. With a very serious face, he said slowly: "So the Jiangnan family is still a thorn in the side of the court. At least the saint will not have any good impressions of the Jiangnan family. If you really stay in Jiangnan, you will not only make use of these people, but you can't fight with them either." You walked too close." He stared at Qin Xiao with his beautiful eyes and said calmly: "No emperor wants to see his ministers not only have military power, but also financial power."
Qin Xiao sighed: "Whether we can stay in the south of the Yangtze River to recruit troops is not yet known. Everything needs to be decided by the saints."
"It's actually not difficult for you to stay in Jiangnan." The princess leaned on the chair, her soft body like a white python, and said calmly: "This is the second thing I want to say. Qin Xiao, remember , Jiangnan is the Jiangnan of the Saint, not your Qin Xiao or anyone else's Jiangnan. Although I have been in charge of the inner treasury for ten years, and the Jiangnan family has obeyed my orders, these are just appearances. Jiangnan has been in the hands of the Saint from beginning to end. You If you want to stay in Jiangnan, there is only one way, and that is to make the saint think that your staying in Jiangnan will be beneficial and harmless to the court."
Qin Xiao also looked serious, knowing in her heart that the princess would eventually return to Beijing, but she had already begun to help her stay in Jiangnan to prepare for a new army. She was grateful in her heart, and listened carefully, saying respectfully: "Your Highness, please enlighten me!"
"In less than twenty days, a large donation will be sent to Hangzhou." The princess said softly: "You sent someone to send Lin Hong to this palace. I have assigned him to do something."
"What's the matter?"
"Sell your life!" the princess said calmly: "Half of the seven surnames in Jiangnan have been killed, and the rest are already on the edge of the cliff. With the decree of the imperial court, these families cannot survive. If they want to survive, they can only use money to save their lives.
, so this time they will bleed themselves, and within twenty days, at least three million taels of silver will be sent to Hangzhou."
"Three million?" Qin Xiao was surprised, knowing that this was really a huge sum of money.
The princess whispered: "Lin Hong will come with three million taels of silver. When the time comes, you will send someone to secretly send the three million taels of silver to Kyoto. Remember, don't let anyone know, and the person who escorts the silver must also
If you want someone you can trust, nothing will go wrong along the way."
"The money should be handed over to the Ministry of Household Affairs?" Qin Xiao frowned, but felt that this possibility was not high. The Ministry of Household Affairs was controlled by the Prime Minister, and it was naturally impossible for the princess to let such a large sum of money fall into the hands of the Prime Minister.
The princess pondered for a moment and finally said: "Send it to the inner treasury!"
"Inner library?"
The princess nodded slightly: "The inner treasury is the saint's private treasury. These three million taels of silver entering the inner treasury will at least make the saint feel better. Remember, you don't want to keep even one tael of this silver.
Send them all to the inner treasury. In addition, Lin Hong went to handle this matter. Although it was the responsibility of this palace, there is no need to let the palace know. Just say that you assigned Lin Hong to do this. He left Hangzhou and went to Yangzhou on your order.
and Suzhou to raise donations. After the money goes into the inner treasury, the saint will naturally feel that the Jiangnan family can still use it and will not kill them all. Knowing that you do this, she will also feel that you have the imperial court in your heart, so she should let you continue to stay.
In Jiangnan."
Qin Xiao already understood what the princess meant.
In the final analysis, this was a bribe from the Jiangnan family to the saint. Although the emperor was rich and powerful, the money was in the hands of the Jiangnan family, and the emperor could not blatantly rob his people of their wealth.
The princess's operation will naturally make the saint think that Qin Xiao is very good at doing things. At least he will think that Qin Xiao stays in Jiangnan, which can ensure that the inner treasury can still get a steady stream of wealth from Jiangnan.
In the final analysis, killing is not the purpose, but profit is the most important thing.
Since the Jiangnan family took the initiative to offer a large sum of money, the saint would naturally not be in a hurry to attack the Jiangnan family.
"Princess, as a result, the pressure on the Jiangnan family is too heavy, and I am worried that they will not be able to support it." Qin Xiao sighed: "If this money is sent back to Kyoto, it will still be indispensable in the future, and one will be sent to it every year.
Pens, and the amount will not be small. The Jiangnan family has to bear heavy taxes from the court and supply the internal treasury. These two items have already skinned them. The minister is really worried about whether they have any remaining silver to fund the preparation of the new army.
?The money has been taken away by the imperial court, and the new army will be far away."
The princess sneered and said: "Do you think all Jiangnan families are vegetarians? The Qian family in Suzhou has always paid taxes in full, and a sum of money is sent to the inner treasury every year, but he is still as rich as the country. The chaos in Suzhou has made the saint
Knowing the financial resources of the Jiangnan family, she will never allow the Jiangnan family to continue to have such a huge wealth, so these wealthy families will either disappear or spit out their money." After a pause, she said calmly: "I, this palace.
The Jiangnan Family has not been treated badly these years, but they are plotting to rebel behind my back, so don’t be fooled by their smiling faces. The Jiangnan Family has always been just a wolf in sheep’s clothing. If you really stay in Jiangnan in the future, you will
Let them become real sheep."
Qin Xiaowei pondered for a moment and then said: "Princess, I am just a young minister of Dali Temple now. Is it really possible for the saint to ask me to organize a new army? I always feel that this matter is a bit suspenseful."
"Those three million taels of silver are not only the money the family used to work for, but also the money you used to buy your official position." The princess said straightforwardly: "And what you did in Jiangnan is naturally known to the saints. Now the Jiangnan family is grateful to you.
To clean up the situation in Jiangnan, there is no more suitable person than you. The above has satisfied the saint, and the bottom has made the Jiangnan family grateful. Don't use the knife to get money from Jiangnan. You can use your current prestige in Jiangnan to get the money directly. This is appropriate.
How could a saint miss this candidate?"
Qin Xiao sighed in his heart, if everything is true as the princess said, it seems that the saint of the Tang Dynasty can also be bought with money.
"Any other questions?" Seeing Qin Xiao thoughtfully, the princess smiled and said: "I won't be able to stay in Jiangnan for long. If nothing happens, the saint's will may arrive in a few days, and he will definitely let me know.
I will return to Beijing as soon as possible, so if you have any other requests, just put them forward and I will try my best to satisfy you."
Qin Xiao shook his head and said: "The princess has already been very kind to me, so I don't dare to make any more requests."
"By the way, I know that you have made a great contribution this time, so I can't treat you too badly. I come here this time and bring you a gift." She Yue's mouth was half-smiling, and her voice was raised: "Come out!"
Qin Xiao was startled, and then he saw someone slowly walking out of the back room. Under the light, Qin Xiao could see clearly that the person was a woman in her early twenties, wearing a light-colored skirt, with a plump and soft figure.
Her breasts were enlarged and her waist was slender, and her skin was as tender as snow. Although her appearance could not be compared with that of a princess, she was still extremely beautiful. The light shone on her fair face, with a faint blush, and she was really beautiful.
"You are not a romantic young man." The princess glanced at Qin Xiao, half-smiling but not smiling: "This is the beauty that I asked you to look for in Suzhou, a water town in the south of the Yangtze River. The women are charming and charming. I know that Mr. Qin likes girls of this age.
Woman, and she has not yet been taken care of, so I will give her to you." He said to the beauty, "You haven't met Master Qin yet!"
The woman's waist was like a willow. She took a few steps forward and bowed: "Slave, my dear, my lord." She lowered her head, her cheeks were slightly dizzy, and her skin could be broken by blowing, as if she could squeeze out water with just a slight squeeze.
Qin Xiao was stunned for a moment. It was undeniable that this Mei Niang was like a ripe peach. She was charming and charming. Regardless of her figure and appearance, she was actually not inferior to Qiu Niang. Moreover, she had an introverted personality.
The charm she exudes is not comparable to that of Qiu Niang.
It's just that at this time, the princess suddenly wanted to give such a beauty to herself, which was beyond Qin Xiao's expectation. He was startled at first, but then stood up immediately, with an awkward look on his face, and said to She Yue: "Princess, this...
..How can you say this...!”
"There is no need to say anything." She Yue smiled lightly: "I have promised you before that I will give you a beauty, and today I am just fulfilling my promise. Mr. Qin, although this charming girl has not been trained by anyone, she has been trained by others.