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Chapter 497 Situation

After the gossip, Pei You and Xiao Lingjiang talked about today's events: "I am afraid that Yongmu will not show up easily after leaving. Although she saved her life and identity because of the seizure, the emperor will inevitably I will never trust her again."

The Mei family colluded with the Jingu, intending to change the dynasty.It is very likely that the majestic Princess of the Zhou Dynasty will be taken over by the daughter of the Mei family and occupy her body and identity.

Even though the emperor didn't believe what he saw, but with the joint testimony of Yuan Bugui and Xiao Lingjiang, the seed of doubt in his heart was planted.

If Yongmu had a way to respond in time to prove her innocence, there might be room for reversal in this matter, but she played a trick and disappeared.

The thorn in the emperor's heart will only get deeper and deeper.

Even if one day she showed up to prove that she was in good health, the emperor would definitely not trust him anymore.

"It's just where the prince and queen are..."

The empress and the crown prince must have been unaware of Mei Cenniang's seizure of the house.

This happened in the northern wasteland.At that time, even Ah Heng didn't know his identity, and there was no whereabouts of the eldest princess in the royal family.Later, it was Yongmu himself who appeared in front of the emperor and empress by saving Yongle, and they recognized him and returned to the royal family.

But it's hard to say whether the two were drawn into the matter between the Mei family and the Jingu because of Yongmu's relationship.

After all, since Yongmu's return, the crown prince's position has become more and more stable, and the emperor's desire to be easy to store has gradually faded.

In the meantime, is there any relationship between the Mei family or the Jingu?
Xiao Lingjiang frowned and sighed: "Whether the Crown Prince and the Empress are involved, I am not fully sure now."

"Based on the identities of the two, there is no need for them to get involved with the Mei family, and then cause trouble. But they have blood ties with the Mei family. If they really have other thoughts, or are unintentionally used by the Mei family. unknown..."

"This matter can only be reviewed slowly by the third division..."

Seeing her expression, Pei You couldn't help but sigh: "Hang, are you worried?"

In any case, the queen and the prince are her blood relatives after all.If the two are really involved with the Mei family and the Jingu, even if their lives are safe, their status may not be guaranteed.

Xiao Lingjiang smiled helplessly: "It would be a lie to say that it has nothing to do with me. But as far as I am concerned, although I was born with blood, I did not enjoy the warmth of the family, and I was not born with deep love. Friendship, now even this body is no longer the body that is connected with it by blood."

"The so-called kinship refers to the fate of being family members only when we get close. I have never been really close to them, and naturally I will not develop that kind of deep friendship."

"If the two really violated the rules, although I regret and sigh, I will not cover up their mistakes, nor will I intercede for them."

"Apei." She looked up at Pei You, "Do you think I'm too heartless?"

Pei You looked into her eyes, shook his head and smiled: "No. You are the Ah Heng I know."

"If you have love, you should give it back to those who have love. I only know that you have love to Taoist Changwu, the He family, and me; you have righteousness to the world and the people. Such a good Ah Heng, Where should I find it?"

"I'm just glad that I met you and can be by your side again."

Xiao Lingjiang's heart warmed, and his eyes were full of smiles: "Ah Pei, I didn't know that you are so good at making little ladies happy."

The corners of Pei You's lips curved slightly, and he smiled.There is no one else, in this world, he only wants to make her happy.

The room was warm, Pei You stretched out his hand to pour another cup of tea for her, and Fang asked her, "Ah Heng, there are frequent remnants of the shrines in the Great Zhou Dynasty, and there are enemies big and small in the borderlands. What do you think?"

Xiao Lingjiang took a sip of tea with his eyes downcast, and said thoughtfully: "The Great Zhou Dynasty has only been established for more than fifty years. On the surface, it seems that it is worthy of being a big country in the Central Plains, and its soldiers are strong. But you and I also understand the government and the situation in the Quartet. Today's Great Zhou Zhou Po has a bit of a tendency to be strong on the outside and doing things in the middle."

"Although Beidi is tough, it is reassuring to have the Zhenbei Army guarding it. But there are Japanese pirates on the sea in the east, who rob their homes from time to time, disturbing the safety of the people."

"As for Nanzhao..."

In the Battle of Yaozhou, the generals of the Great Zhou Dynasty defeated Nanzhao's tens of thousands of troops, and successfully captured the second prince of Nanzhao, Luo Yan. The king of Nanzhao, who took the initiative to provoke the war, had to turn to seek peace.

The imperial court originally wanted to increase the tribute to settle the matter. However, when Xiao Lingjiang was in Yaozhou, he secretly suggested that Han Zheng should go up to the imperial court and set up a Yunnan appeasement department in Nanzhao to govern Nanzhao and assist in ruling Nanzhao. The connection between the ministries of Nanzhao and the royal court.

Then, using Nanzhao as a spear to coerce and lure them to counterattack Xifan, on the one hand, it weakened Nanzhao's military strength, and on the other hand, it also made Xifan unable to invade the border of Dazhou.

Han Zheng listened to her suggestion, wrote to the court all the time, and sought support from the ministers of the court.

After all his efforts, the imperial court finally stopped thinking about increasing taxes and adopted his advice.

However, the policy applied to Nanzhao was not achieved in a year or two. If Nanzhao was truly naturalized into the Great Zhou Dynasty, it would take a long time.

Speaking of this, Xiao Lingjiang thought of something: "I heard that Xi Fan seems to intend to make peace with Da Zhou recently?"

Pei You nodded, the news has only just reached Yingdu, and many people in the court have not known it yet.

He said: "At the beginning, Nanzhao fought against Xifan in the northwest, and with the support of Dazhou, they won several battles. The imperial court also sent more troops to the border between Dazhou and Xifan, because both places Enemy, Xifan is not as arrogant as in previous years."

"Perhaps we are tired from fighting, and Xifan actually wants the two countries to make peace and live in peace. According to the news from his subordinates, Xifan's envoy has already set off for Yingdu."

Xiao Lingjiang shook the teacup in his hand, watching the ripples in the cup: "Do you think that Xifan really wants to talk about peace?"

Pei You shook his head: "It's hard to say. Since ancient times, border issues have involved disputes over the territory, national power, and interests of the two countries. As long as the interests are the same, they will naturally live in peace. But if the two are in conflict, it will not be settled by a few peace talks." .”

"Different from Beidi, although the Di people are sturdy, their environment is harsh and limited, which limits their development. However, Xifan is located at the head of the river, on the plateau, with fertile land and a suitable environment. The development is also rapid. In recent years, Xifan has continued to expand its territory to the west, and often conflicts with Dazhou, which is located to the east."

"Now that the two powerhouses meet, Xi Fan suddenly proposes to make a marriage. Either he has other plans, or he wants to get rid of the current situation and recuperate before a showdown."

(End of this chapter)