Traveling through Tianlong: Starting from the Zhenlong chess game

Chapter 402 I have my own intentions

Zhezong said with a smile on his face: "I checked it for the emperor's uncle. The Princess Zhao of Liao State is indeed as beautiful as a fairy. She is not comparable to ordinary barbarian women. If the emperor likes it, he can take it in for expediency. I have thought about it. Although the Liao people's marriage or other methods are to buy time to prepare for the next war, we can also make them lose their wives and lose their troops. "

Zhao Mu shook his head this time and said: "Your Majesty, according to Wei Chen, this matter is unnecessary. Although Wei Chen is greedy and lustful, your Majesty has rewarded me with so many dancing girls, and I also have Princess Yinchuan. Zhao Mu Princess Hua and Princess Huyan have many beauties and concubines who can no longer be used for anything. However, the barbarians from Liao State are always attentive and are either traitors or thieves. "

Zhe Zong said: "That's a pity. But the emperor's uncle should not refuse so early. I think the emperor may change his mind after he sees her at the court meeting tomorrow."

Zhao Mu didn't know what to say when he heard this, so he just smiled awkwardly.

Zhe Zong looked at the graceful dancer in front of him and said: "Uncle Huang has done a great job this time. It's just that his official titles have been exhausted, and I really don't know how to reward him. If you want anything, just ask. As long as It’s what I can give, and I will never be grudge.”

Zhao Mu waved his hand and said: "I thank your Majesty for your kindness, but it is just as your Majesty said. My official title has come to an end. I am in the title of prince, and I am the Minister of the Ministry of War. Moreover, your Majesty also promised to seal the city of Lingzhou before. To Wei Chen, this is already a great favor to Wei Chen, and I have no more desires."

Zhe Zong waved his hand and said: "Alas! What did the emperor say? What I want to grant to the emperor is not just a small Lingzhou city. I want to grant all the land west of Qishan and the entire Xixia Kingdom. Uncle Emperor."

Hearing this, Zhao Mu was almost frightened. At first, he was just bragging to everyone in Dali Kingdom, but he didn't expect that Zhe Zong actually planned to divide him up like this.

After Zhezong thought about it, he said: "Let's do this. I am also planning to grant a few vassal titles. That Murong Fu, those people with high surnames, and the King of Xixia, they can get a vassal title. Then the emperor's uncle should also get a vassal title. After the Xixia Kingdom is destroyed in the future, I will assign the Xixia Kingdom to the emperor’s uncle. The emperor’s uncle can set up his own official office within the fiefdom.”

Before Zhezong could finish speaking, Zhao Mu had already bowed down and saluted.

Seeing this, Zhe Zong asked, "Uncle Emperor, why is this happening?"

Zhao Mu replied: "Your Majesty, this is absolutely impossible. Since ancient times, vassalage and feudal clans have been the beginning of national chaos. The Han Dynasty had the chaos of the Seven Kingdoms, and the Jin Dynasty had the chaos of the Eight Kings. I am willing to serve your majesty, but I will never dare to do that. It is enough for me to have a Lingzhou city."

Zhezong stepped forward to help Zhao Mu up, and said: "Uncle, I treat you with sincerity! There is no second intention. I have my own intention in dividing the emperor's uncle. Besides, when Duke Zhou assisted King Cheng in governing the country, if I didn't have any Secondly, why do you care about whether you have the power? There is no need for the emperor to refuse."

Hearing Zhe Zong's sincere words, Zhao Mu didn't know how to refuse for a while. Then Zhao Mu said: "In that case, I will obey your Majesty's holy will. But I still want to say one last word. This vassal clan has been the beginning of conflicts between the same clan since ancient times. I would like to ask your Majesty to think again."

Zhezong chuckled lightly and then replied: "I understand! I understand! Well, uncle, we have finished talking about the business today. I am also a little tired, so you and I will be here today. Uncle Huang has been away from Bianjing for many days, The princess must miss her uncle very much. It is better for him to go back to the palace to appease the ladies."

Hearing that Zhe Zong issued an order to expel guests, Zhao Mu said wisely: "In that case, I will resign."

After Zhao Mu finished speaking, Zhezong waved his hand to the eunuch to send Zhao Mu out of the palace.

After Zhao Mu left, Zhezong also dismissed the musicians and dancers. After everyone left, Zhezong couldn't bear it anymore, and he coughed violently. He took out a handkerchief and took it. Looking at the traces of blood in the phlegm, he couldn't help but take a deep breath and calm down.

Zhe Zong walked to the window and looked at Zhao Mu's leaving figure. His eyes were a little sad, but then they became firm again. Zhezong whispered to himself: "Uncle Emperor! I don't know how many more years I can last. I'm afraid you'll have to be alone in the days to come. It's a pity that I'm incompetent and can't help you clear all the obstacles. But I can help you. I can only do it if I have a foundation, how can the mediocre people in the world defeat you?"

Although Zhao Mu felt that Zhe Zong looked strange today, he didn't think much about it. After all, the power of God is unpredictable, and he is too lazy to think about it so much.

Zhao Mu left the palace and returned home, while A'Zhu stayed in the inn to accompany Li Qinglu.

There are only plum blossoms, orchids, bamboos, chrysanthemums, and Mu Wanqing in the house.

After Zhao Mu returned home, Zhao Ji and Concubine Chai took good care of him. Zhao Mu used to think that mothers' concern was quite heartwarming. But now I feel a little bored.

This is because they have changed now and are no longer just a greeting and care between mother and son. Instead, he tried every means to urge Zhao Mu to get married. Zhao Ji and Concubine Chai are both smart people, and they both understand the importance of marriage and wooing between nobles.

Now among Zhao Mu's princesses, only Mu Wanqing is a princess from the Dali Kingdom. Although her status is respected, she is the princess of Dali Kingdom, and to put it bluntly, she is just a married hostage. Today's Prince Qi Mansion has not met the conditions for marriage with other nobles at all.

There are quite a few people urging Zhao Mu to get married, the first of which is Hu Yanjin, because Hu Yanjin is now quite old, and it is better to hold the wedding sooner rather than later. In addition, Zhao Mu had given Hu Yanjin a betrothal gift early, so Prince Zhongxiao always came to urge him. Moreover, King Zhongxiao had also prepared his daughter's dowry and was waiting for Zhao Mu to come back and choose a good day to marry Zhao Mu and Hu Yanjin.

Followed by the Chai family and the Qian family.

Those two people were arranged for Zhao Mu. One was Zhao Mu's sister-in-law, Princess Xiao Qian's sister, and Princess Qian. One is the head of Chai County, a branch of the Chai family.

Zhao Mu faced the two mothers who were grumbling, and then said: "Do you really want me to marry them?"

Concubine Chai replied: "Of course. Although Duke Xin is not as big as the Shang Prince's Palace, he is still a descendant of the Shang Prince after all. My niece is also beautiful. She also likes my son very much. I feel that this is a match made in heaven. So of course I highly recommend it.”

Zhao Ji also said: "By the way, there is also the little princess of Prince Deng's Palace. Prince Deng's Palace also wants to marry us. My son, do you think so?"

Zhao Mu looked at the two mothers, and then said: "Okay, I agreed. But for now, it's better to put these things aside and deal with the matters at hand first. Since Prince Zhongxiao's Palace has sent someone to urge them , then let’s set a time as soon as possible to marry Princess Huyan first. As for County Princess Chai and Princess Qian, let’s wait until the marriage is over.”

(End of this chapter)