That year, that cicada, that sword

Chapter 1264

After the Lantern Festival, each yamen began to re-govern.

Auspicious appearances have been reported successively from all over the world.

All the princes in the temple put up their congratulatory forms one after another, and then they joined forces to persuade them to advance.

Only the virtuous live in the world.

Who is a virtuous person?Naturally, it was Her Royal Highness the Princess Regent who quelled the chaos of the San Francisco during the period of governing and supervising the country.

After the great victory in the Northwest, Xiao Zhinan mostly dealt with government affairs in the Ganquan Palace, and did not hold a grand court meeting, and did not send any congratulatory forms.However, all the officials understood in their hearts that things have come to this point today, and Her Royal Highness the Princess is absolutely determined not to give up the throne of the emperor. It is only a matter of time before she ascends the throne and proclaims herself emperor, so the congratulatory form should continue to be issued. In the darkness of night, as Xiao Zhinan In the bamboo palace of the study, there is still a little candle light dancing lightly, which only illuminates the gloomy and dark room a little. It is hard to imagine that this study is the real core of the entire Daqi Dynasty.

Xiao Zhinan was dressed in regular clothes, sitting behind the shiny black desk, staring down at a booklet in his hand, a little inappropriately dazed.

There are two other guests in the study, one civil and one military, Xie Suqing, who is the second assistant of the court, is sitting on the left, speaking calmly, "The water transportation in the south of the Yangtze River has resumed, and the first batch of grain this year was transported to the imperial capital three days ago. , As for the long-delayed state taxes and income from house raids, except for some that were sent to the northwest for military use, the rest were hoarded in Jiangdu City, and in a few days, they would also be transported to the imperial capital along the Grand Canal."

Xiao Zhinan closed the booklet in his hand, and said softly: "I still need to thank Mr. Ge for your trouble."

Xie Suqing nodded, "No."

On the right hand side is Xiao Mahe who has just returned to the Eastern Capital from Jiangnan. The old county king, who is already aged, was finally promoted to be the new King of Yan because of the Jiangnan war. His face was full of wind and frost, but he was in good spirits, and said: "His Royal Highness, Wei Wang Xiao Jin has a widow named Meng Dongfei. In addition to being the Four Great Lords of the Ghost Palace, she is also the biological mother of Wei Wang's son Xiao Shu." , was captured by Jianzong when he crossed the sea and returned to Wei, and was first imprisoned in Jiangdu, and then transferred to the army of the old minister. This time, the old minister also brought this person back to the capital of God, please show your highness."

Xiao Zhinan's expression darkened, and he asked, "Where's Xiao Shu?"

Xiao Mahe shook his head and said, "I haven't seen any trace of Xiao Shu, and he may have fled to Wei State."

Xie Suqing hesitated for a moment, then said: "Your Highness, this matter concerns the King of Wei, you must not be careless, if you want to avoid future troubles, you must keep it secret."

Xiao Zhinan fell into deep thought and remained silent for a long time.

After a long time, Xiao Zhinan asked, "King Yan, besides you and the members of Jianzong, who else knows about this matter?"

Xiao Mohe said in a deep voice: "Reporting to Your Highness, there is no one else, even if it is escorting soldiers, they don't know the identity of this woman."

Xiao Zhinan was silent for a long time, raised his palm, and made a downward movement. Xiao Mohe raised his head slightly, then lowered his head again, and said in a voice that the three of them could just hear clearly: "No."

Xiao Zhinan said slowly: "Don't let other people know about this matter, and at the same time, step up to send people to track down Xiao Shu's whereabouts."

Xiao Maha and Xie Suqing made a promise together.

Xiao Zhinan remembered something again and asked, "By the way, is there any battle report from the northwest?"

Xie Suqing opened the mouth and said: "There is an urgent letter of [-] li, just delivered to the cabinet, the grassland army was defeated like a mountain, Zhang Wubing has already led the army to recover Liangzhou, and took advantage of the situation to capture the small hills, continue to pursue the grassland, probably Now it is almost hitting the front line of the Duolun River."

Xiao Zhinan thought for a while, and said: "The long war in the northwest, the army and the people are exhausted, and the white disaster is serious on the grassland. If the fighting continues, it may be difficult for the backup to keep up. Boundary, rest on the spot."

Xie Suqing, who is now in charge of the cabinet affairs, promised softly.

Speaking of Northwest, Xiao Zhinan thought openly, leaned back on the back of the chair, and closed his eyes.

Of course she knew that now was a good time to attack the grassland, but after the San Francisco Rebellion, the deficit in the imperial treasury was no longer enough to support another big war. If the fighting continued, it might drag down the imperial court.

This last step must not go wrong.

Half a hundred miles away, she doesn't want her success to fall short when the road under her feet finally comes to an end.

After a long time, Xiao Zhinan slowly opened his eyes, no longer had the casual look before, and said in a firm tone: "Since the beginning of winter, auspicious signs have been reported one after another from all over the country, and all the ministers have sent congratulatory forms and persuaded them to come in several times. It is God's will. This palace is in accordance with the way of heaven. When inheriting the behest of father and brother and becoming a great treasure, this matter is the most important thing, and there is no room for any mistakes. All matters related to the ceremony are jointly responsible by Mr. Xie Ge, the cabinet and the Ministry of Rites. Nine Gates and the infantry Commanding the yamen is handed over to King Yan."

Xie Suqing and Xiao Mahe got up at the same time and said, "No."

Xiao Zhinan withdrew his gaze, waved his hands and said, "It's late at night, you guys should go to rest earlier."

Xie Suqing and Xiao Mahe bowed to each other to salute each other, and retreated slowly outside the room.

Zhang Baisui, who is on duty at the Rites Supervisor today.

After Xie Suqing and Xiao Mohe left, the eunuch known as the Inspector of Ceremonies came to the Bamboo Palace and said softly, "Your Highness."

Xiao Zhinan, who was in a daze, finally came back to his senses, and said with a light smile, "It's my big companion, what's the matter?"

Zhang Baisui said in a soft voice: "Your Highness, it's getting late, and we have to go to court tomorrow morning."

Xiao Zhinan sighed: "Tomorrow morning's Grand Court Meeting will announce the date of the Great Hall."

Zhang Baisui said softly: "Yes."

Xiao Zhinan fell into a daze again, and said to himself: "A few years ago, I was a princess who didn't want to marry the son of the powerful and powerful in the court. I looked noble, but in fact I was indeed noble, but I still couldn't help myself. Life seems to be married and obeyed husband's life, but even if you marry, you will have no worries in your life. But who would have thought that after just a few years, my parents and brothers all passed away, I became an orphan, and even the Daqi Dynasty It is also precarious, and the building is about to fall. Who would have thought that within a year, San Francisco would be pacified, and I would not only become the regent princess in charge of power, but also hope to sit on the throne of emperor that Xiao Jin had been seeking for a lifetime. Like a dream."

Zhang Baisui did not speak.

Xiao Zhinan turned his palms over and murmured: "Just like Nan Gui, when such a poor boy led others for 100 taels of silver, it seemed that in a blink of an eye, he turned into some kind of great sword fairy, some kind of sword sect master , it’s like a dream.”

Xiao Zhinan smiled happily for some reason, "So, he has made me a female emperor, and I have made him the master of the Sword Sect. This is a husband and wife."

(End of this chapter)