The palace is quiet, and the empress of the cold palace is acting as a demon

Chapter 86
From Si Qi, Qin Wan roughly grasped the division of the various factions and families in the Southern Liang Dynasty.As a whole, the Nanliang Dynasty Hall is divided into the main battle group and the main peace group. Since Yuan Shen is more inclined to be tough with Bei Rong, the main battle group headed by General Tian Zhixin, Tian Chen’s father, is more powerful in the court, while The peace faction headed by Shaofu Du Yongli and Zhang Hangyang is slightly weaker.

This is why the two of them bear the brunt of wanting their son to marry Si Qi.Si Qi has become a popular person in front of Concubine Xiang, and Si Zhixing has always remained neutral as a historian. If their main peace faction can win over Si Zhixing and get close to the extremely favored Concubine Xiang, then their power in the court will increase. It is comparable to Tian Zhixin Qihu.

"Then what does your father mean?" Qin Wan asked Xiang Siqi.

Si Qi replied: "Young Mansion Du Yongli is responsible for collecting taxes on mountains, seas, pools and lakes and collecting local contributions for use in the palace. In addition, he is responsible for providing supplies and services for all food, clothing, living, hunting and entertainment in the palace. Fat job, profit and please. Ting Wei Zhang Hangyang is the highest-ranking official in the judicial trial of Nanliang, in charge of edicts and amendments to laws and regulations, with great power. My father said that he could not afford to offend these two people, but he also I don't want to form a crony, so I deal with these two people superficially. But for the Tian family, my father is very angry because of their family's divorce, and he will definitely not stand with them. "

Qin Wan thought for a while: "Do the Du family and the Zhang family have grown-up marriageable daughters?"

Si Qi nodded: "Du Liangyue, the first daughter of the Du family, and Zhang Peiying, the second daughter of the Zhang family, have reached the age of marriage. Originally, their father wanted them to enter the palace, but now that the empress is in charge of the harem, they have given up this idea. I'm afraid I'll offend you, Madam."

"Don't, it's a pity to have a daughter who is not sent to the palace, it's a pity to hide it," Qin Wan smiled, "Si Qi, help me to send a message to the Du family and the Zhang family, and send the two daughters to the palace soon .”

Si Qi frowned suspiciously, and then immediately showed a smile: "Mother, Si Qi has a younger sister named Si Han, who is juicy and good-looking. She is only 15 years old and has just reached the age of Ji, no worse than Du Liangyue and Zhang Peiying." , why don't you let my father also send me, my younger sister, into the palace?"

"Your real sister?" Qin Wan raised an eyebrow and asked.

Si Qi shook his head: "It's my father's concubine, Aunt Song's concubine sister. Si Qi has three older sisters, but they are all married, so this little sister is the only one left in the family."

"Who are your three older sisters married to?" Qin Wan asked curiously.

"They are all idle officials. The eldest sister married the eldest son of the Imperial Physician Chen Ling's family who was in charge of the imperial physician; the second sister married the son of Sang Taichang's family who was in charge of sacrificial rituals; the third sister married the son who was in charge of His Majesty's carriages The eldest son of Liu Taifu's family."

Qin Wan asked: "The in-laws of your three sisters are all peacemakers?"

Si Qi nodded: "Only I was engaged to the Tian family back then. When I was born, there was no such division of factions. Later, my father and General Tian's political ideas became more and more distant, and my marriage became my father's heart disease. Fortunately, The Tian family has divorced."

Qin Wan tentatively asked again: "Si Qi, then I want to ask you, do you think I am the main battle or the main peace?"

Si Qi rolled his eyes and said with a smile: "Your Majesty understands righteousness, so naturally she doesn't want the world to suffer from wars and chaos, and she naturally hopes that the world will be peaceful and there will be no more wars."

"Very good, after you leave the palace, convey this to your father and sisters." Qin Wan said.

Si Qi's eyebrows curled up: "Ma'am, don't worry, my father and sisters are smart people, and they will not disappoint Madam's expectations."

Qin Wan was very satisfied with Si Qi's eagerness for quick success.Like all girls who have just entered the workplace, she desperately shows her abilities, hoping to be appreciated by her superiors, but she doesn't know the trap behind the incident.At the beginning of work, I only know how to execute, but I don't want to know the meaning behind each job.The more distinctive and flamboyant girls are, most of them have this characteristic.Only after suffering a loss can you learn to be defensive.

After chatting with Si Qi all afternoon, Qin Wan only let her go home at dusk.

Qin Wan stood on the porch with the fish food and fed the koi in the pond, pondering every word Si Qi said.

A few days later, Du Liangyue, Zhang Peiying, and Si Han were conferred the titles of Liangmeiren, Yingmeiren, and Simeiren, respectively, and were included in Yuan Shen's harem, and they were directly arranged to live in the side hall of Fenghua Palace.

And the three sons-in-law of the Si family were all promoted.

For a while, Si's family was in the limelight, and became the object of frantic curry favor with the main peace faction.Du Yongli's life in Du Shao's mansion is extremely busy, with night banquets and hunting, he designs amusement projects for Yuan Shen in different ways every day.

Yuan Shen moved all the government affairs to Fenghua Palace. Apart from reading memorials during the day, he would have dinner and play chess with Qin Wan. Take another half step out of Fenghua Hall.

The three new concubines served Yuan Chen very hard, especially Du Liangyue. She was originally a girl from Du Shaofu's family.

Qin Wanhui looked through the memorials that Yuan Chen had finished processing. For some simple matters, Qin Wan proposed to let Fang Qing handle them and not bother Yuan Chen anymore.

Yuan Shen didn't care about political affairs, and he was obedient to Qin Wan, so he agreed to Qin Wan's proposal.

Soon, with the efforts of the two beauties and the accidental assistance of Qin Wandi, the Du family and the Zhang family gradually surpassed the Tian family in power.

On the grounds that Fang Qing couldn't finish reading so many memorials by himself, Qin Wan handed over some simple matters directly to Si Qi and let her handle them with full authority.Si Qi's rank rose again and again as his power increased, until he reached the second rank of Shanggong.

Si Qi gained power, shuttled among court officials, and quickly made friends with many ministers by virtue of her proud beauty and intelligent mind, coupled with her ability to speak cunningly and change things.

Qin Wan told Du Liangyue and Zhang Peiying to write letters home to ask for gold and silver from their families and hand them over to Si Qi.The Du and Zhang families cooperated very well and produced enough gold and silver.With money from Du and Zhang's family, Si Qi wandered among high-ranking officials at all levels. Relying on the escort of Zhang Peiying's father, Zhang Tingwei, she bribed officials confidently, and soon there were many guests and underskirts around her. minister.

Gradually, the officials and generals of the main battle faction and the ministers of the main peace faction began to frequently come and go to the reception held by Si Qi in the Chu Pavilion.

The spring in the south of the Yangtze River is like this, with flowers, birds, love and moon, there is no revenge for defeat, only drunkenness and luxury.

Qin Wan is very satisfied with Si Qi's work efficiency.

She wants to use Si Qi to continuously weaken the enthusiasm of these Nanliang courtiers to resist Beirong, and let them sink in money, power, and beauty.

The only Tian family that resists the enemy stubbornly can be completely overthrown with just a fatal blow.

Qin Wan silently waited for the opportunity.

A few more days passed.

Yuan Shen came back from court, full of anger, and came to Fenghua Hall.

"What's the matter? Seeing how angry you are?" Qin Wan was feeding the fish by the pool, and asked with "concern" when he saw Yuan Shen's gloomy face.

"It's not that the old guy Tian Zhixin said a few more words about counterattacking Beirong, and quarreled with Du Yongli in the court. Du Yongli was in charge of the finances and said that he didn't have so much money to fight now. But Tian Zhixin The old man said that even if taxes are to be increased, troops must be sent to attack Beirong as soon as possible, otherwise it will be too late when the Beirong navy is trained." Yuan Chen sat on the soft bed by the pool and closed his eyes.

Qin Wan waved, and the maids on both sides immediately stepped forward to massage and soothe him.

"I, the princess of Peiguo, am from Nanliang. Old General Lu Ziyi will not easily agree to Ning Yi's use of the navy to go south. Even if Ning Yi is not afraid that you will use me to blackmail him, but Old General Lu and the 300 million Pei people may not be able to." Agree easily. I’m here, so you don’t have to listen to their alarmist talk. General, it’s not incomprehensible that his hands itch when there’s no battle. Harass Haimin, let him lead troops to kill Japanese pirates, and frighten Dongying and his gang. Then he won't bother you in the court like a mad dog that hasn't been walked."

Yuan Chen waved away the maid beside him, stretched out his hand to pull Qin Wan to sit down beside him, held her hand and said affectionately: "Wanwan is really smart, my court officials can have a heart that understands me like you do." Enough."

Qin Wan raised his hands, rubbed Yuan Chen's temples gently, and said with a smile, "Yuan Chen, I think this is fine now. Ordinary people don't have great ambitions in life, just eat and drink well and live every day well." Is it? You have too much burden on your body and mind, and you are the one who is finally overwhelmed. In fact, there is really no need to think too much. The more you think, the more anxious you become. It’s better to lie flat like this, and I will rub your head for you. How nice to take a nap comfortably..."

"Okay... Wanwan, I will listen to you for everything..." Yuan Chen closed his eyes, "But Wanwan, when are you willing to go to bed?"

(End of this chapter)