Please, let me be a fool

Chapter 63 This is His Majesty's Way of Checking and Balancing
"Miss, what's wrong?"

When Cui Guo heard this, she said with doubts on her face.

Since reviewing the memorial, it was the first time seeing the empress so solemnly.

"This is a memorial for Yandi in the northern border." Zhao Lingying continued with a serious look, "It's about King Yan."

The other party has been her personal maid since she was a child, and she grew up together, smart and loyal.

So I didn't hide anything, just said it outright.

King Yan?

Cui Guo heard this.

Immediately, his face couldn't help but start to change.

She naturally knew that a feudal lord was terrifying.

Now an official in Yandi handed over the booklet.

It's not a trivial matter when you think about it.

Immediately, she hurriedly said: "Your Majesty, what did King Yan do?"

"The above said that after the King of Yan became the feudal clan, he was silent for a while without any changes." Zhao Lingying said: "However, in the first half month, the King of Yan suddenly started to take actions against some families in Yandi, liquidating and integrating them."

"At the same time, King Yan is still in touch with the Sun family, and seems to want to take control of the Sun family as the grandson of the head of the previous Sun family."

"What's more serious is that his subordinates are buying horse farms owned by major families."

As soon as this word comes out.

Cui Guo immediately widened her eyes.

You know, the Sun family has unparalleled influence in Yandi.

It is not an exaggeration to be called the Emperor of Earth.

Just think.

A large army can be pulled out at any time.

At the beginning, Emperor Taizu Gao also knew this, in order not to increase casualties in vain.

He chose to start negotiating with the Sun family, and after a long period of time, they compromised and surrendered to the Great Wei Dynasty.

But this surrender was not in the true sense, because after that, the influence of the Sun clan did not weaken at all.

The emperors of all dynasties also had a headache, but for the sake of the people, they did not start the war easily.

Just choose to appease and ensure that Yandi has no disobedience.

But even so.

The officials sent there are always changing and changing.

The imperial court's influence on Yandi has never been fully penetrated.

But now, the king of Yan started to take action against the forces in Yan land, and started to expand the racecourse. What's more, he actually took control of the Sun family. What exactly did he want to do?

Cui Guo could guess it clearly, but she dared not say it, because the matter was too big for a little maid to say.

Zhao Lingying naturally knew what the other party was thinking, and smiled immediately.

"Although King Yan seems to have started to act, it doesn't mean he will definitely do that kind of thing."

"Your Majesty is so wise and mighty, he may have already thought of a countermeasure, so there is no need to worry prematurely. Of course, His Majesty still needs to know about this matter."

Hearing this sentence, Cuiguo nodded. As a maid herself, she really couldn't think too much, but soon, because of the matter in the northern border, she thought of another question, and couldn't help saying: "Your Majesty, this servant thinks that you There's another thing to worry about."

"The general's situation in the northern border is not strong. The last time the grassland tribes went south, it was because of lack of preparation that they injured many soldiers."

"My servant heard that the court officials were very dissatisfied many times, and even some generals in the army were quite critical."

"It's just because of Lord Hou's face, so I didn't say anything."

The general who defends the North.

Besides Concubine Ying's elder brother and Marquis Shenwu's eldest son, who else could there be?
At this moment, hearing Cui Guo's words, Zhao Lingying had a headache.

In fact, she also read the memorial about this matter.

Although it was essentially a sneak attack by the grassland tribes.

But what I want to say is that my brother's defense is wrong, otherwise it wouldn't be like this.

Sighing, Zhao Lingying immediately said: "Brother does have some problems with this matter, but I can't blame others. Who made him the general of Zhenbei, who has the important task of defending the northern border? Naturally, he must be held accountable if something goes wrong?"

"Brother, it's true. He was told by his father since he was a child that he studied martial arts to deal with grassland tribes."

"But he is good. He has talent, but he doesn't put his mind on it at all."

For this brother.

She was really tired and speechless.

In terms of military talent, he is definitely not inferior to his father.

It's just the heart, completely in the wrong place.

"Speaking of talent." Next to him, Cuiguo thought for a while, and then said: "I heard that the queen's younger brother, Uncle Xiaoguo, said in front of His Majesty that he has talent a few days ago. His Majesty was very happy and included him in the imperial camp. Yes, I will take office in a few days."

"He is the queen's younger brother, and he doesn't like reading. It's normal for him to enter the imperial camp." Zhao Lingying said.

She still knows Song Hongzhi very well, a playboy, he is too famous in the capital.

Even when she was still in the boudoir, she often heard rumors about Uncle Xiaoguo.

"Ma'am, aren't you afraid?"

Hearing that the other party didn't seem to care at all, Cuiguo couldn't help but said: "Uncle Xiaoguo entered the imperial camp, and His Majesty also said that he has talent, so it seems that he is very fond of him. This servant is worried that His Majesty will let him lead the army in the future."

An ordinary court lady would never dare to gossip like this. If she is discovered, she may be beaten to death.

But after all, Cui Guo came out of the Marquis of Shenwu's Mansion, and belonged to a confidant, so of course it can be said directly.

In her eyes, His Majesty promoted Song Hongzhi.

There may be ideas to deal with the Houfu.

"I know what you're going to say."

Zhao Lingying said: "It's nothing more than using Song Hongzhi to allocate part of the military power of my father and brother, but what's the point?"

"Last time I told you that Your Majesty is the Son of Heaven, and what the Son of Heaven pays attention to is balance, and this is His Majesty's way of checks and balances. The Marquis's prestige in the army is too great, and it will definitely be suppressed, especially now. without fighting."

"Even though Song Gongwen entered the cabinet, he is a civil servant after all, and his influence is limited. Song Hongzhi is expected to lead the army."

It is said that a married daughter is the water that is poured out.

Zhao Lingying's words were completely considered from the perspective of the emperor.

But it's also normal. She likes politics very much, and she has been in contact with it for a while.

I also understand that only by following His Majesty's thoughts can the family be preserved.

There is a saying that is good, the master of high merit.

And in fact.

Zhao Lingying is not afraid that the Hou Mansion will be deprived of military power.

What I'm afraid of is that His Majesty relies too much on the Marquis Mansion, exalting his father and elder brother, and this is the real danger.

"But ma'am, can Uncle Xiaoguo lead the army? He can't even read well, what if there is a big battle there." Cuiguo said, the meaning is very clear, that is, he thinks that Song Hongzhi has no military talent and cannot be a general.

"The reason is the same as Song Gongwen. Whether you are competent or not has nothing to do with ability. The important thing is that His Majesty needs them in this position."

After thinking for a while, Zhao Lingying continued: "Besides, do you really think that the father and son are not real?"

The reason why she said this was because she saw Song Gongwen's proposal a few days ago.

She is extremely sensitive in politics.

It was almost obvious at a glance.

If it can be implemented, it will not only benefit thousands of people.

Even the tax revenue of the imperial court will be greatly increased, which is a real good policy for the country.

(End of this chapter)