Chapter 1522 King Chu: Zitong doesn’t know what’s going on, so don’t say more.
Chapter 1521 King Chu: Zitong doesn’t know what’s going on, so don’t say more...
The first year of Jianxing, the eighteenth day of the first lunar month——
Time flies so fast that a few days pass by before you know it. Jia Jing's death did not bring many changes to the peaceful life of the Jia family.
Because of the national mourning, the Shangyuan Festival in the first year of Jianxing became deserted. Except for every household eating glutinous rice balls in Shenjing City, there were no fireworks set off in the streets and alleys.
In the study room of Ningguo Mansion, Jia Heng was entertaining the visiting Princess Zhen Xue of Beijing, while Zhen Lan and Zhen Xi were not far away to keep her company.
The weather is getting a little warmer, and the willow trees in the courtyard have sprouted green buds. They are swaying in the wind in the harsh spring cold, and the greenery is attractive.
Zhen Xue sat on a lacquered pear wood chair. As she got older, the beauty with fragrant jade seals became more and more gentle and graceful. At this moment, Xu was stared at by Jia Heng.
His skin-skinned face seemed to be covered with a deep red blush on both sides of his jade cheeks. He was a little embarrassed and said: "Zi Yu."
Jia Heng looked at the dignified and bright Zhen Xue and asked, "Why didn't Xue'er come over the day before yesterday?"
"In the past few days, something at home has tied up my hands and feet." Zhen Xue said softly with a blush of embarrassment.
Jia Heng walked forward, gently took Zhen Xue's slender hand, hugged her in his arms, and said, "Xue'er, I haven't spoken to Xue'er much since I came back."
Zhen Xue responded softly, her face as white as snow turned red with shame, and whispered: "I know Ziyu is usually quite busy, so don't worry about me."
Jia Heng said warmly: "The last time we talked together, Xue'er was still very sad."
Zhen Xue's eyebrows were curved, her face as fair as jade was as red as the clouds, and her voice could not hide the delicate meaning, and she said: "Where is it?"
Jia Heng gently pinched the beauty's smooth and tender chin, looked at her gentle and gentle eyebrows, and said, "Are you worried that I'm tired of you?"
After all, Zhen Qing is now in her twenties, so she can be called a mature lady when she can get married at the age of fourteen or fifteen.
"Ziyu has all kinds of beauties around him now, so it's natural that he doesn't have time to accompany me." Zhen Xue's heart couldn't help but tremble when Jia Heng said something important. She bit her pink lips and said softly.
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Jia Heng held the slender catkin and said, "You are Ying'er's mother, how could I be disgusted with you."
Zhen Xue said "Hmm" and said, "Ying'er is not young anymore."
Jia Heng gently hugged Zhen Xue's plump and delicate body, stared at the fragrant and jade-skinned face, moved closer to the pink and slightly moist lips, and captured the fresh and sweet feeling between the lips.
Zhen Xue also put her arms around Jia Heng, showing her delicate and straight nose, and let out a snort.
On the other side of the room, Jia Heng hugged Zhen Xue's delicate body and smelled the fragrance between the hair, feeling the fragrance floating and refreshing.
Zhen Lan and Zhen Xi were in the side room, holding a yellow-covered book and reading it attentively. However, when Zhen Lan turned her face, she saw something strange in her eyes and nuzzled at Zhen Xi.
Zhen Xi's aura-like brows and eyes were filled with a sense of shame.
As Jia Heng spoke, he suddenly let go of Zhen Xue's plump body, hugged the beauty and walked towards the study room.
I don't know how long it took, but Jia Heng hugged Zhen Xue's soft and delicate body, and the two of them were hugging each other and talking.
The charming aroma spreads out in the room, and the soft and delicate spring light outside the window shines brightly on the blue-brick and black-tiled houses.
Zhen Xue pressed her rose-red face against Jia Heng's hot chest, listened to the young man's strong heartbeat, and said softly: "Zi Yu, the prince knows about us."
Jia Heng gently stroked the beauty's snow-white and round shoulders and said softly: "Well, you know it if you know it. He doesn't care about this at all."
It's just that you have to watch your son carefully, otherwise he won't become... the story of the priest and the little boy.
Zhen Xue's eyebrows were full of charm, she stretched out a slender hand, and drew circles on the young man's chest with her slender fingers, and said in a trembling voice: "Zi Yu, it's not a long-term solution for you and your sister to be discovered like this.
If it doesn’t, it will be a disaster.”
Jia Heng's eyes flashed under his sharp eyebrows, and he said softly: "I won't be sneaking around for too long."
Well, that's not right. Even if the King of Chu dies, he cannot sleep on the dragon's bed in an upright manner.
Zhen Xue's voice was soft and charming, and she suddenly said: "Zi Yu, do you think Ying'er will study literature or martial arts when she grows up?"
Women at this time just like to turn the topic to their children.
Jia Heng nodded and asked, "What do you want him to learn?"
"Study both civil and military skills, just like his father." Zhen Xue said with eyebrows as curved as crescent moons, bright eyes as bright as rainbows and as soft as water, with a hint of coquettishness in her voice.
Jia Heng said: "That's fine. I'll teach him when he's older."
Zhen Xue said softly, "Hmm", and her delicate face was filled with a blush of happiness and sweetness.
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And just as Jia Heng and Zhen Xue were getting married and having a heart-to-heart talk, on the other side, the nine-sided abolition plan presided over by the cabinet began to proceed in full swing.
The nine-sided army has millions of soldiers and horses, which is a huge force and wastes countless national funds every year.
The 120,000 soldiers and horses under the command of the General Soldier of Jizhen will now be reduced by half, and some of the soldiers and horses will be stationed in Shenyang Guard, followed by Xuanfu, and the troops in Datong and Datong are also tentatively reduced by one-third.
The original generals in Xuanfu and Datong were all generals promoted by Jia Heng.
According to Lu Jiang's wishes, the garrison town was re-established and the defense was re-determined. The governors of Hedong, Hexi and Suiyuan were in charge of defense, which was regarded as replacing military power with civilian officials.
Of course, this method of "destroying temples to invite Bodhisattvas" is aimed at Jia Heng's military forces.
This plan undoubtedly persuaded the King of Chu, who planned to establish a system of civilian governors and military governors.
But the plan of using civil society to control military power has just begun to show some signs. The local authorities sent memorials complaining about the injustice to the capital like snowflakes, and for a while, the complaints were spread, which frightened the central court.
As of mid-February, there was still no progress in the plan to abolish the nine sides, and the cabinet began to feel a little restless.
Palace Garden, Wuying Hall
In the palace, all cabinet ministers and military aircraft gathered together to discuss state affairs.
Li Zan, the chief assistant of the cabinet, showed a thoughtful look on his clear cheeks and asked: "What does Prince Wei think of this matter?"
"Prince Wei Jun sent someone to let the cabinet decide." A cabinet secretary looked solemn and said.
Gao Zhongping frowned and said, "This matter should not be rushed."
If something like this goes wrong, it can easily lead to discord between generals and ministers, leading to disunity and political instability.
Li Zan nodded, turned to look at Lu Jiang, and asked: "Mr. Lu Ge, what do you think?"
Under Lu Jiang's thick eyebrows, her eyes were somewhat evasive, and she said: "Yuan Fu, this matter needs long-term consideration."
Li Zan then brought up another matter and said: "The Lord has agreed to prepare the establishment of the customs and tax police, and it will be handled by the senior people from Lin Ge."
Among the five members of the current cabinet, Lin Ruhai has the least power and is more like a transactional bureaucrat.
Now letting Lin Ruhai take charge of this matter is more like the cabinet's consolation for the subsequent impact of the previous abolition of the Nine Sides.
Lin Ruhai raised his hand in response, which was regarded as an agreement.
Li Zan took advantage of the situation and said: "The Japanese governor Mu Shengshangshu requested the establishment of seaports in Shandong, Liaodong and other places to open up sea trade. Mr. Lin Ge also took care of the establishment of the Chaoguan Yasi."
Lin Ruhai raised her hands and said yes.
Lu Jiang took over the conversation and said: "Yuanfu, as for the Japanese country, the imperial court sends troops and horses to garrison all year round. It consumes a lot of national funds every year. Is it necessary to garrison the army?"
Qi Kun took over the conversation and said: "Mr. Lu Ge, Japan's military expenses for the garrison are funded by Japan and do not account for the imperial salary."
Lu Jiang was speechless for a moment, with an unnatural look on his face, and then said: "The army is stationed far away, and many soldiers and generals are homesick. If things go on like this, something will happen, so they think that they should withdraw their troops and return to Beijing, or should they?"
Withdraw troops and return to Beijing."
Li Zan said: "Previously, the King of Wei County had written a memorial to prevent the Japanese from causing trouble. He placed great emphasis on the control of the Japanese. As for the troops stationed abroad, they should be garrisoned regularly."
When Jia Heng was pacifying Japan, he mentioned the concept of maritime trade strategy in his memorial to Emperor Chongping, "Memorial to Anping Japanese Islands".
Lu Jiang said: "This is the same as that. Back then, Liaodong was not destroyed. We, the Han Dynasty, had to march into Liaodong from Korea and garrison the Japanese country. There was a reason. Now that Liaodong is established, if we station troops in other vassals to show off our power, we may have more conflicts with the vassal countries.
Disrespect."
Li Zan frowned and said, "This matter is extraordinary. Let's worry about it later."
When Lu Jiang heard this, she couldn't continue to argue, but she was inevitably disappointed.
The chief minister of the cabinet loves martial arts too much. If things go on like this, the military men will become arrogant and arrogant, which will bring disaster rather than blessing to the country.
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Gao Zhongping smoothed things over and said: "The rewards for the generals and soldiers of Liaodong should also be agreed upon by the Ministry of War and the Military Aircraft Department, so as to avoid confusion after the army returns to the court."
Li Zan nodded and said warmly: "The Ministry of War is still awarding rewards based on battle reports and military merit books."
Gao Zhongping asked: "Mr. Qi Ge, in the Battle of Liaodong, can the Ministry of Household Affairs raise sufficient funds and food for the fallen soldiers?"
Qi Kun said: "As for the Ministry of Household Affairs, a batch of money and food has been allocated before the year. After the number of casualties is determined in detail, the money and food will be in place."
Gao Zhongping said in a warm voice: "These years of military deployment have consumed a lot of food and fodder. The Ministry of Household Affairs should raise more funds."
Then, the cabinet ministers discussed with each other the opening of Enke this year.
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Daming Palace, inner study room——
It was in the afternoon, and the King of Chu was sitting behind a lacquered wooden table. He was holding a brown memorial in his hand, reading it attentively. He put down the memorial in his hand, picked up a blue and white porcelain tea cup, and said: "What?
Is it time?"
Sang Yao, the manager of the Sixth Palace, said: "Your Majesty, it's noon, it's time to pass on the food."
King Chu responded softly, with warm eyes, and said: "Pass the meal around."
Sang Yao, the manager of the Sixth Palace, responded, and then ordered the eunuch to bring the dishes from the imperial kitchen.
The king of Chu was enjoying the meal in his room. After a while, a female official came to report that Queen Zhen Qing asked to see him.
Immediately, Zhen Qing was seen dressed in gorgeous clothes, with a bright smile on her graceful and beautiful face, calling: "Your Majesty."
King Chu chuckled lightly and said, "Zitong, here you go."
"Your Majesty, mother and the others are in Beijing." Zhen Qing said softly with a look of joy on her beautiful and gorgeous face.
A few years later, all members of the Zhen family went to Beijing, and Zhen Qing was already the queen of the mother-in-law world. The Zhen family had already made a lot of money from its investment in the King of Chu.
The King of Chu said warmly: "I will take you to the palace these two days and have a good reunion with you."
Zhen Qing nodded and said, "Thank you, Your Majesty."
King Chu asked: "Zitong, how is the situation at Funing Palace recently?"
Under Zhen Qing's slender eyebrows, her beautiful eyes were as bright as water, and she said softly: "Everything is calm, and there is nothing else."
King Chu nodded and didn't say much else. Then he sat down beside the table, picked up his chopsticks and started eating.
Zhen Qing also sat close and said softly: "Your Majesty, how about leaving the business at Jiangnan Weaving Bureau to my fourth uncle?"
The King of Chu paused slightly, nodded, and said: "My fourth uncle is proficient in the ways of merchants and goods, and it would be better if he manages it."
While talking, the food was served.
A sweet smile appeared on Zhen Qing's face, and she said softly: "Your Majesty, I heard that the previous government recently mentioned the abolition of the Nine Borders and dispatched the generals back to the capital."
King Chu put down the chopsticks in his hand, raised his eyes to look at Zhen Qing, and said, "Zi Tong is also concerned about the affairs of the previous dynasty?"
Obviously, the King of Chu had some resentment towards Zhen Qing's "interference in politics".
Or maybe this is the emperor's power instinct and will that is at work.
Zhen Qing nodded and said: "I think this matter should not be rushed. After all, there is always some suspicion about Zi Yu's intentions. It would be bad if it causes discord between the emperor and his ministers."
It can be said that Zhen Qing at this moment is considering the issue more from Jia Heng's point of view.
The King of Chu looked solemn and said: "This is a major national policy. Ziyu has always been loyal to the country and has the overall situation in mind, and he fully supports this matter."
Zhen Qing's eyes flickered and she said softly: "If that's the case, that's fine too."
The King of Chu said in a low voice: "On national affairs, the cabinet ministers plan together and implement them step by step according to the plan. Zitong doesn't know what is going on, so don't say more."
When Zhen Qing heard this, her face turned pale, but she still forced a smile on her face and said: "I am not worried about Your Majesty, I am afraid there will be some rift."
I couldn't help but secretly hate it.
Just after he became emperor, his attitude towards her began to change.
King Chu nodded, suppressing the unhappiness in his heart for the time being, and started eating the food. The atmosphere between the couple fell into a subtle coldness for a moment.
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Ningguo Mansion, Grand View Garden, Cucui Temple
In the side room, the fragrance curls up from the incense cage, making people calm and contented, and on a screen, you can see the embroidery of hibiscus flowers, which is extremely charming and lifelike.
Jia Heng was chatting with Miao Yu, and his daughter Jia Mo, not far away, was eating a candy. The little girl was so pink and greasy that she seemed to be able to draw water with just a pinch.
And Xing Xiuyan was sitting not far away, her indifferent eyebrows and eyes seemed to be filled with bright and colorful charm.
Miaoyu raised her bright eyebrows, and looked at Jia Heng with her bright eyes, seemingly annoyed, and said, "Why are you so free these days?"
Jia Heng chuckled lightly and said, "You're about to give birth, so I'm not here to stay with you."
Miaoyu snorted softly and looked at the boy in the python suit.
Jia Heng gently stroked the beauty's bulging belly, moved closer, and listened to the movement of her belly.
Under the beautiful willow eyebrows of the beautiful jade, the pair of shining eyes stared at the performance of the boy in the python suit. The clear and bright jade face was as red as drunk, just like the bright peach blossoms in February, and there was a bit of joy in the heart.
Jia Heng was calm, with joy on his fair face, and whispered: "Miaoyu, he should be born soon."
Under Miaoyu's curved eyebrows, her beautiful eyes were as bright as water, and she whispered: "It will only be next month."
Jia Heng held Miaoyu's slender hair and stared at that beautiful and bright jade face, with an inexplicable joy surging in her bright eyes.
Under Miaoyu Chunshan's dark eyebrows, her crystal eyes were as bright as water, and her sweet face showed a hint of plumpness, and her voice was charming and cute: "The fetal movement has been very severe these days."
Jia Heng held the beauty's slender crotch and said, "You should also rest more these two days."
While speaking, he stared at the little loli Momo sitting on the soft couch not far away, and whispered: "Momo, eat less sweets to avoid bad teeth."
Saying that, he came closer and took the candy man from the little loli's hand.
"Daddy, don't," the little loli said softly, her pink and plump face seemed to be covered with a rosy blush.
Jia Heng smiled and said, "Let daddy take a bite, okay?"
The little Loli said softly "Hmm" and said in a waxy voice.
Jia Heng took the candy man, put it in his mouth, and bit off most of it in one bite.
The little Loli's pretty face, as white as jade, suddenly fell down.
Seeing this scene, Miaoyu raised her beautiful willow eyebrows and said angrily: "Momo licked it and melted it. You eat it again, and you don't feel disgusted."
Jia Heng smiled and said: "What's disgusting? I don't dislike my daughter."
Jia Heng gently stroked Momo's rosy face and whispered, "Daddy will buy you a bigger one next time."
Under Jia Mo's slender eyebrows, her eyes were as bright as water, and she seemed to be pouting, unhappy.
Jia Heng smiled and said, "This kid."
Under Xing Xiuyan's eyebrows, which are as curved as stars and moons, her eyes are shining. She stares at the interaction between father and daughter, feeling a little bit envious in her heart.
Under his sharp eyebrows, Jia Heng looked gently at Xing Xiuyan and whispered: "Xiuyan, has there been any movement in your stomach recently?"
When Xing Xiuyan was suddenly questioned, under her slender willow-leaf eyebrows, a hint of shame and anger filled her eyes, and she said softly: "Not yet."
Jia Heng nodded, smiled, and said, "That's what I was encouraged to do."
Xing Xiuyan: "..."
How else can you encourage it?
Isn’t it just to let this person bully me twice more?
Jia Heng said, hugging his daughter and placing her on the soft couch beside her.
While everyone was talking, they heard the voice of a nun from outside, saying: "Your Majesty, Second Grandma Lian is back. She said she has something to ask for, the Prince of the County."
As Jia Heng spoke, he looked at Miaoyu with warm eyes and whispered: "I'll go over and take a look."
"Go." Miaoyu said warmly, with her beautiful eyes shining like water under her beautiful willow eyebrows.
While Jia Heng was speaking, he stood up and left the Cuicui Temple, heading towards the front hall.
"Second Grandma Lian is waiting for Prince Wei at the concave crystal pavilion," the nun who reported the news said.
Jia Heng couldn't help but feel strange, and thought to himself, Sister Feng chose the concave crystal pavilion as the meeting place.