back to ancient times to be emperor

Chapter 675
Lu Chengqi returned to the gate of the Chuigong Palace with a straight face, but saw a person looking around, looking inside the gate, not knowing what he was looking at.

"Xu Qing, what are you looking at?"

"Hush, don't make noise, Your Majesty is coming soon..." Before finishing speaking, Xu Jingchun came back to his senses, stood there awkwardly, and said, "Your Majesty, why don't you come over there..."

It turns out that the vertical arch hall is also divided into two gates.The door of the main hall is for the courtiers to see; while the side door is next to the harem, and the emperor usually enters through that door when he wants to deal with political affairs.Next to the side door is the emperor's study.So far, few courtiers in the court have had the honor of getting Lu Chengqi's permission to enter his study.To put it bluntly, this Chuigong Palace is Lu Chengqi's "office", where he works.If it was private life, he would take two steps to the nearby study, or take a nap at noon, or have a meal, play chess, etc. with Zhou Zhiruo's company.

Counting those who have been to the little emperor's study so far, it is nothing more than Tang Xun, Su Song, Shen Kuo, Sun Yong and these few people, all of whom are practical talents.Even Xu Jingchun never had the honor of being able to enter the little emperor's study.

Anyone with a discerning eye knows that only when he enters the little emperor's study room can he be regarded as a success.Even Xu Chongguang, the chief assistant of the cabinet, has only entered twice.

Lu Chengqi was a little funny, but his face was still very serious: "Where do I come from?"

Xu Jingchun was choked up and couldn't say a word.

"Finally, if you don't have anything to go to the Three Treasures Hall, why do you come here to report to me?" Although Lu Chengqi pretended to be relaxed, his expression already showed that he was in a bad mood now.There is a saying that when the emperor was angry, he laid down millions of corpses.Lu Chengqi wasn't that bloody, but it was scary enough.Thinking about the heads lost by those corrupt officials earlier, Xu Jingchun's mouth was a little parched.

"Your Majesty, my minister..."

Xu Jingchun just wanted to say something, but was interrupted by Lu Chengqi: "Okay, let's go to the imperial study and talk."

Xu Jingchun was taken aback for a moment, but didn't react for a while.Yushufang, he was allowed to enter Yushufang!This is a great favor. Could it be that the little emperor wants to promote him?He quickly came back to his senses, and followed Lu Chengqi into the Chui Gong palace gate, directly into the imperial study.

The Imperial Study Room is a side hall of the Chui Gong Hall, and its layout is not small.It is estimated that there are hundreds of thousands of books hidden here, and there are many orphans.As for all kinds of antiques, calligraphy and paintings, there are even more.The most precious one is the "Orchid Pavilion Collection Preface" hanging behind the dragon chair.Previously, Lu Chengqi did not dare to imagine that among the pile of calligraphy and paintings, there was actually an authentic copy of "The Preface to the Collection of Lanting".You know, according to later generations, this was really brought into the underground palace by Tang Taizong Li Shimin.Lu Chengqi also played with it for many days before he was sure that it was indeed the real work.This flowing handwriting, with ink blobs smeared at will, cannot be faked.In the royal collection, wouldn't it be ridiculous if there was a fake in the collection?
Xu Jingchun just looked at the huge imperial study for a while, and then restrained himself.He was clever and knew that it was useless to watch too much. He was a vulgar man, he could read a few words at most, and it was impossible for him to discuss scriptures with the little emperor, let alone play chess or something.Now as long as you follow the little emperor's train of thought, you will be safe. If you open your mouth and look at it a few more times, you may become extremely happy and sad.

Lu Chengqi sat down on the dragon chair, and then said slowly: "Finally, what's the matter with me?"

Xu Jingchun was a little dazed, because he saw a great treasure—the Jade Seal of Chuanguo, which Lu Chengqi randomly threw on the dragon case, and just covered it with a sandalwood box.Hearing the little emperor's question, Xu Jingchun said excitedly: "Your Majesty, I have received definite news that Annan has assembled his army and is ready to go to war against Champa!"

"Sure enough, a wolf is ambitious!" Lu Chengqi said bitterly, "In Zhancheng, is there any vigilance?"

Xu Jingchun pondered for a while, and then slowly said: "The Champa Kingdom has always been on guard against Annan, and it should be on guard. But the Champa people can sail, but not land battles. I am afraid it will be difficult to withstand the blade of Annan Kingdom."

Lu Chengqi nodded. He also knew from the information of the Supervision Department that Champa and Tianzhu had a profound influence. They used the South Indian script and introduced Brahmanism and Buddhism from Indian India. They worshiped Shiva and Vishnu and other gods. Caste System.Later, fortification, weapon manufacturing and production technology were introduced from the Central Plains, which promoted the development of production.Champa produces rare and exotic objects such as ivory, rhino horn, and ebony. It is also rich in rice and has advanced navigation technology.Champa guards China's sea routes leading to the Balo Dynasty in Tianzhu, Srivijaya and Heiyi Dashi, and immediately becomes an important transit point of the Maritime Silk Road.Historically, this Champa was not a good thing. During the Three Kingdoms period, it had a bad relationship with Sun Wu, and later fought many times with the Central Plains Dynasty. It also took the opportunity to split Chenla and invaded Chenla, and repelled the pirates in Kunlun and Java.

Therefore, the three countries in Southeast Asia, whether it is Annan (Cochin), Champa, or Chenla, are not good things.This confirms Lu Chengqi's statement that between countries, there are no eternal friends, only eternal interests.

"If Champa is defeated, Annan will be powerful. Chenla is a country that is strong outside but capable in the middle. It can only stick to one corner and cannot take advantage of the situation to attack. If Annan conquers Champa and frees up his hands, Chenla will not be Annan's opponent. Wait for Annan After digesting Champa and Chenla, it's time to covet my land in Dashun!" Lu Chengqi analyzed slowly with a gloomy face.

Xu Jingchun broke out in a cold sweat after hearing this: "How dare this small country in Annan do this?"

"Hmph, the hearts of the people are not enough to swallow the elephant. Annan has always been ambitious, why is it strange that he covets the Central Plains?" Lu Chengqi sneered, "Didn't he just think that I sent troops to suppress the bandits, and he thinks there is an opportunity to take advantage of it!"

Xu Jingchun said cautiously: "Your Majesty, I believe that Annan did not take advantage of our Dashun division to capture the city, but planned it for a long time..."

Lu Chengqi nodded and said, "Talk about your opinion."

After Xu Jingchun got permission, he dared to let go and said: "According to the secret report of the supervisory department, the Annan country has long been fighting hard, and Zhancheng is also ready for battle. My Dashun has always been on good terms with the neighboring countries, even if Annan, Champa, Chenla and other countries are not owned. An act of respect, and never sent troops to crusade. Annan established himself as a country, which is also a matter of the previous dynasty. I am afraid that Annan never thought that I, Dashun, would send troops to help one day, and never put me in Dashun's eyes... "

Lu Chengqi's face turned blue and white, he was in a bad mood today, and he got angry with the queen mother.Hearing what Xu Jingchun said now, his face became even hotter.Even if he knew that this was not his fault, but a problem left over from his cheap father and ancestors, but he is today, and being so underestimated, he is also shameless.

What Xu Jingchun said was the truth, and Lu Chengqi couldn't do anything to him, so he could only say coldly: "Hmph, is it true that Da Shun is now, or is it Da Shun before?"

(End of this chapter)