Empress Dowager Guide

Chapter 157 A Prophecy

Princess Lin Yang grabbed Sheng Shaoqing's arm and said, "Oh! That's not what Lin Yang meant. Besides, who said that sister-in-law's idea is self-indulgent?"

"It's thanks to my sister-in-law's idea that Lin Yang can reconcile with Li Lang this time, otherwise Lin Yang couldn't be so fast."

"But didn't you say before that he was already engaged to someone else, so why is he...he...willing to be with you again???"

Princess Lin Yang laughed, "That's just a misunderstanding."

Seeing Princess Lin Yang looking at her shyly, Sheng Shaoqing silently rolled her eyes in her heart: Smelly couple!

Sheng Shaoqing asked angrily, "Then your news about your Li Lang is accurate?"

Princess Lin Yang frowned, and nodded speciously, "Li Lang also went to Helian with his family's caravan. Their family has always had some business dealings with Helian. According to what he said, rumors have spread in Helian. , the news will be sent back to our Great Liang, probably within a couple of days."

"Wait," Sheng Shaoqing interrupted Princess Lin Yang, "He is a young master who is doing well in the capital, why did he go to Helian?"

Princess Lin Yang showed a familiar shy smile again, "It was Lin Yang who wanted to make a gold hairpin from a gemstone that can only be produced in Helian, so he...he went to Helian with his own business."

Sheng Shaoqing: ...

Come on!She wants to pour dirty water into the river of love between these two people!
Does anyone care about the mood of her "widow"!
"All right. I shouldn't have asked."

Seeing Sheng Shaoqing's helpless expression, Princess Lin Yang snickered, "Okay, sister-in-law, Lin Yang won't tease you anymore!"

"However, since Helian is in turmoil, should we?"

Sheng Shaoqing looked into Princess Lin Yang's eyes and shook his head, "Taking advantage of the fire is not what a gentleman would do."

Princess Lin Yang curled her lips, "But Helian has taken advantage of the fire to rob us all these years. We are just treating him in the same way."

"Tie Fasi and Shen Gui are fighting against each other, and Helian Zhenbei is nowhere to be found. This Helian's play is really getting better and better."

Princess Lin Yang wondered, "Sister-in-law really doesn't plan to do something?"

"doing what?"

Princess Lin Yang excitedly said, "Such a good opportunity, why don't we send troops to attack Helian to avenge our revenge for many years!"

"Even...even if you don't attack them, at least... at least you have to deter them, take back Jiayun Pass, so that they don't dare to invade!"

Sheng Shaoqing nodded, "I think you're right!"

"Is that right?!"

"It's time to deter and deter them, let the Yangyu gate guards practice more these days, and scare them to death!"

Princess Lin Yang was discouraged and said, "Sister-in-law, you really don't plan to attack Helian, this is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity!"

Sheng Shaoqing smiled, "Lin Yang, today I know what is meant by 'talking and laughing while the mast and scull fly into ashes'."

"What's the meaning of sister-in-law's words?"

"Look, if I agree with what you said about sending troops to attack Helian, how many people will suffer and how many families will be displaced?"

Princess Lin Yang frowned and said, "It's just a normal thing to be born in troubled times, not to mention that when Emperor Jing personally conquered, he captured fifteen cities in a row, and Helian Zhenbei personally presented the letter of surrender, and it was only then that Great Liang retreated. "

"If it wasn't for Helian Zhenbei's repeated attacks over the years, why would Jiayun Pass fall into the enemy's hands! How could the people of the border pass suffer such a catastrophe?!"

"If we take advantage of the chaos to flatten Helian in one fell swoop, there will be no more Helian in this world, but if it goes well."

"Unification of the country is just around the corner!"

The more Princess Lin Yang talked, the more excited she became. Her father's aspirations were not rewarded, but now at this time, she unexpectedly encountered such a golden opportunity. Whatever she said, she had to persuade her sister-in-law to send troops!
Sheng Shaoqing sat down according to Princess Lin Yang, "I know what you said, but..."

"Nothing but!"

"Lin Yang!" Sheng Shaoqing said seriously, "Listen to me first!"

"Let's not say whether the news brought back by your family Li Lang is true or not. Even if it is true, Helian has been able to act recklessly at the border all these years, isn't it because of the elite soldiers in his hand?"

"But that cavalry is only dispatched by the king. Helian Zhenbei's whereabouts are unknown now. It is still unknown who this army belongs to. This is one of them."

"Seeing that the alliance between Great Liang and Nanjing is imminent, the crusade against Helian will inevitably come to fruition, making Nanjing feel vigilant. If they attack Helian, our Great Liang will be in danger. This is the second. "

"The system of land equalization and scientific research has not been fully promoted, and Great Liang may be in turmoil in the future. It is indeed not a good opportunity to send troops at this time. This is the third."

"Finally, and the most crucial point, the strategy is to attack the mind. War is never the best choice."

Princess Lin Yang sighed after hearing this, "Sister-in-law, don't blame me, Lin Yang is also thinking of my father."

Sheng Shaoqing patted Princess Lin Yang on the shoulder, "I understand what you mean. Emperor Jing sent troops to Helian back then, but in the end he failed to defeat Helian in one fell swoop. It has always been his great regret, but we can't rush to send troops just because of this, otherwise , the person who regrets for life may be you and me."

Princess Lin Yang asked suspiciously, "Sister-in-law, how do you know about my father?"

Sheng Shaoqing kept her mouth shut, and when it was over, she got excited and said that she slipped up. She couldn't say that it was the Emperor's History that the system showed her.
"Ah, what? The late emperor!"

"That's right! It's the first emperor who used to tell me about my father, the emperor. He's really worried about this matter, and he really regrets it!"

Princess Lin Yang also went silent, father and brother. One had unfulfilled ambitions, and the other died young.
"However, Lin Yang knows about Juntian that my sister-in-law just mentioned, but what's new about the scientific research?"

"This... is a new method that Prime Minister Ji came up with to evaluate and select officials. The examination is divided into subjects, and the talents are selected."

Princess Lin Yang was shocked and said, "Ji Wenxuan?"

"What is he still struggling with at this age?"

Sheng Shaoqing sighed, "You also know the evil official in Qingshiban Township, so you should also know what he can do to harm one party, and what he relies on."

Sheng Shaoqing silently apologized for Wang Yuan in his heart, since he had already taken the blame, he might as well send the Buddha to the west, and carry it to the end!

Princess Lin Yang understood, "Sister-in-law wants to promote the son of a poor family to fight against the powerful family in the court?"

Seeing Princess Lin Yang, Sheng Shaoqing was not very surprised, but also asked with some doubts, "You know?"

"Brother Huang once mentioned this method to me, but I didn't know that Prime Minister Ji knew about it."

Sheng Shaoqing thought to herself that her husband who died young was really talented, what a pity.

"At that time, the emperor was always busy with things and worries, and occasionally he would call me into the palace to talk when he was free." When the first emperor was mentioned, Princess Lin Yang's expression became melancholy again, "It's also my fault for being careless. Didn't even notice that Brother Huang's body is getting worse day by day."

"So, sister-in-law, you must take care of yourself!"

Sheng Shaoqing was almost stunned by Princess Lin Yang's sudden turn, "Oh, I must."

"But, sister-in-law, do you really want to do this?"

Sheng Shaoqing asked puzzled, "What do you mean?"

Princess Lin Yang sighed, "Back when the emperor told me, he was worried that the selection of officials would cause turmoil in the government and the public, so he put this matter on hold. Sister-in-law, are you really not afraid?"

Sheng Shaoqing breathed a sigh of relief and smiled, "What are you afraid of?"

Princess Lin Yang looked at Sheng Shaoqing's fearless appearance, "My sister-in-law just advised me that the risk of going against Helian was too high, and now I want to take risks, isn't it contradictory?"

"Princess, there are risks and benefits in everything. The benefits from the crusade against Helian are considerable, but compared to the cost that Great Liang needs to pay, this benefit is not worth mentioning."

"But the scientific research is beneficial for thousands of years, and this little turmoil is nothing."

"If one day the situation changes and Helian can be subdued without spending a single soldier, then there is no need for the princess to come looking for me, and I will bring the land of Helian into my Great Liang!"

Princess Lin Yang no longer objected when she heard the words, she just smiled awkwardly, "Subdued Helian without a single soldier, is it possible that my sister-in-law is still awake from her dream?"

Sheng Shaoqing shrugged his shoulders, "The court situation is unpredictable, who knows? Maybe Helian Zhenbei will appear in front of our eyes tomorrow, so we don't know?"

Princess Lin Yang felt that Sheng Shaoqing was probably in a daze, so Aning just walked in and said with a smile, "Masters must be hungry after talking for a long time, the small kitchen has already prepared lunch, can we pass it on now?"

"pass!"

Princess Lin Yang smiled mysteriously, "It just so happens that being happy alone is not as good as being happy with others. Lin Yang brought fine wine from Xuancheng Mountain, please come and taste it!"

Sheng Shaoqing helplessly nodded Princess Lin Yang's forehead, "You!"

"What's so good about wine, why don't you tell me how you reconciled with your Mr. Li?"

"Sister-in-law!"

The two chatted, laughed and finished their lunch, Princess Lin Yang went back home, and Sheng Shaoqing also sent someone to find Xue Wuji.

In terms of understanding of Helian's matter, no one in the court could surpass Xue Wuji.

Xue Wuji also knew why Sheng Shaoqing called him away after meeting Princess Lin Yang. After all, the warrant for the exit of Princess Lin Yang's new favorite was specially approved by him.

To say that Princess Lin Yang and that Li Qingzhou can really make a difference, they are indeed a match made in heaven!
In the past, when Princess Lin Yang arrested him, he refused to obey, but when the princess let him go, he refused to forgive him.

Later, I heard that he returned to his hometown after being disappointed, and it happened that his family had made a marriage for him. Follow the princess to run around the world.

A few days ago, Princess Lin Yang found him and asked him to help take care of Li Qingzhou who was leaving Jiayun Pass in the west.

Only then did he know that Princess Lin Yang had an appointment with Li Qingzhou, and if Li Qingzhou could bring back the brilliant stone from Helian to her, the princess agreed to forgive Li Qingzhou.

Xue Wuji once again lamented that the young people nowadays are really
will play!

Than they could play back then!
However, Li Qingzhou not only lived up to expectations and brought back Canshi, but also brought back another extremely exciting news.

He has already sent someone to check it out. If it is true, then he has something to do.

Seeing Xue Wuji's expression, Sheng Shaoqing knew that the old fox already knew, "Master Xue, you should know why I came here for you, right?"

Xue Wuji bowed and said, "I understand that I have already sent someone to verify. Once there is news, I will report back and forth to the Queen Mother."

"In Master Xue's opinion, among Shen Gui and Tie Fasi, who will win?"

Xue Wuji thought that the queen mother would ask about the crusade, but unexpectedly the queen mother asked who would win?

Xue Wuji hung his hands in silence for a long time before replying, "Why didn't the Empress Dowager ask Helian Zhenbei?"

Sheng Shaoqing glanced at Xue Wuji, "You mean he still has a chance to come back?"

"According to what I know, a small group of Helian people came across the border to the capital a few days ago. Because of the small number of people, they did not attract attention. However, now that we know that there is such a thing in Helian, the whereabouts of this group of people It looks suspicious."

Sheng Shaoqing frowned, wouldn't she really agree with her? !
"This group may have been sent by Helian Zhenbei?"

Xue Wuji smiled, "The Queen Mother might as well be bold, maybe Helian Zhenbei is among these people?"

"Him?!" Sheng Shaoqing clicked his tongue, "So bold?!"

"The reason why Emperor Jing personally conquered Helian and conquered several cities back then was not only because of the large soldiers in our dynasty, but also because Helian Zhenbei had just inherited the position of the lord of Helian and the country was in turmoil."

"But even so, Helian Zhenbei still regained his strength within a few days, preventing Emperor Jing from making further progress. Later, in order to calm things down, Helian Zhenbei personally presented a letter of surrender, and Emperor Jing followed the trend and returned to the court. .”

"The border has been harassed for years, and even Jiayun Pass has fallen to the enemy."

"How could such a person have no power to counter the dispute between Shen Gui and Tie Fasi?"

"As for why he fell into such a situation, we will know sooner or later. The battle between Tie Fasi and Helian's clan in Helian is not a secret, but Tie Fasi and Helian Zhenbei are fighting against each other. , let Shen Gui take advantage of the loophole."

Sheng Shaoqing said leisurely, "So don't get married indiscriminately. You see, Shen Gui married Princess Fenghe, but in the end he made his brother-in-law so hard that he had to hide, really."

Xue Wuji smiled, "What the Empress Dowager said is true, the intermarriage of the two surnames was originally intended to be good for Qin and Jin, but a little carelessness, the two families can only become enemies. It can be seen that there are no definite events in the world."

Sheng Shaoqing glanced at Xue Wuji strangely, "Master Xue seemed to mean something when he said something today?"

Xue Wuji shook his head, "I don't have any other intentions, but I just want to ask the Queen Mother, if Helian Zhenbei asks us for help, should we save him or not?"

Sheng Shaoqing pondered for a long time, "If we don't save him, no matter whether Shen Gui or Tie Fasi becomes the Lord of Helian, it won't do us any good. But if we save him, our behavior will be like letting the tiger go back to the mountain. Who knows what will happen to him after he goes back?" Will not miss the old love."

"From my point of view, since Helian Zhenbei dared to come, he must come with his own conditions. Why don't the Queen Mother make a decision after listening?"

(End of this chapter)