Fengmou Jiangshan

Chapter 107 Secret Folding a Letter
As the day of the scientific examination drew closer, a tense atmosphere permeated Zhai Feng City.Gu Qinghua himself felt a little nervous.

Cleaning up and discussing the king has been put on the agenda by her and Su Jun, with no expression on her face, but secretly discussed many times, and it will take three or four years to take action.In the past three or four years, on the one hand, she has to give in a little bit so as not to push the king of politics into a hurry, and on the other hand, she has to vigorously promote and train "her own" talents. important.

If she can't select someone who is really useful this time, she doesn't know if she can afford to wait for the next three years!
The result was quite unexpected. The imperial examination went very smoothly. Although it was impossible to argue for loyalty and traitor, at first glance, it was always full of enthusiasm and true temperament.Gu Qinghua was very satisfied with the result, but he didn't make it obvious that he valued who he valued and who he didn't care about. On the surface, they all had bureaucratic vision and attitudes. He gave a few words of encouragement, and then used them according to their aptitude, allocating them one by one. , Some were put in other places, and some were left in the capital.

However, in secret, Su Junzai and Su Junzai carefully checked everyone's resume, sent his confidantes to inquire secretly, and found some people who were going to focus on training, and waited for the opportunity to get in touch with them slowly.

Anyway, compared to King Yizheng, these people are newcomers with no foundation. He may not take them seriously. .

Ever since he made up his mind to take a step back and take a step back with the king of politics, the king of politics has also accepted it as soon as he sees it, and he is much more polite. There were no violent conflicts and disputes during the month, and the ruling and opposition parties were peaceful.

The ministers don't have to worry about being caught in the middle and suffer, they just agree to their wishes, each of them has less fear, feels more comfortable, relaxed, and even looks much better, his complexion is extra rosy, and he works extra hard when he does things. When people see it, they almost want to praise, "Mingjun and virtuous ministers are really a model for the ages!"

Sometimes, Gu Qinghua herself couldn't help having the illusion that she had entered a living state like a Utopia, and she couldn't help but ask herself secretly, if it could continue like this, would she still have to kill the king of politics?The result of asking herself was that even she herself couldn't give herself a definite answer right away!

She had to admit that the king of politics was quite capable!After decades of political career, he was able to establish such a huge power today, not all due to luck and flattery.

It's a pity that Gu Qinghua, who had calmed down, couldn't help sighing secretly. The relationship between them had already reached a knot, the two sides had already reached the ring, and the drums of the battle had already sounded. Either you die or I die, there can be no roundabout Room!

She was not so naive, thinking that the king of political affairs had changed his mind and started a new life.

Once a lot of things start, there is no turning back.She understands this truth, and she believes that the King of Political Affairs understands it better than she does.

In the golden autumn of October, the red leaves are flying, the chrysanthemums are turning yellow, the sky is high and the air is crisp, the summer heat has faded away, the bright and penetrating sunshine is much milder, and the mood is also particularly bright.

Gu Qinghua took a break from his busy schedule and went boating with Su Jun on the lake, admiring the last batch of beautiful lotus flowers in bloom this year, picking sweet lotus pods, dark red and tender edges and corners. !

Unexpectedly, she would go back to the boat late and return to the Zichen Palace. There was a sealed memorial on the royal case in the study waiting for her to open and read.

Gu Qinghua's heart tightened, he didn't care about having dinner, he sat down in a dignified manner, and calmly opened and read the memorial.Xianglin served tea, glanced at her, her eyes showed admiration: she is so conscientious, she really didn't miss it!How many emperors came back from playing happily, didn't they become lazy and unwilling to extricate themselves from being immersed in the intoxicating and pleasant entertainment center?As for her, Gu Qinghua, when she turned her eyes, the two of them immediately entered another state.

With a soft sound of "Pa!", Gu Qinghua closed the memorial, raised his head and said to Xianglin, "Ask someone to tell Su's husband, and tell me to wait!"

It had been a long time since she had seen such an awe-inspiring look on her face. Xianglin's heart tightened, and she hurriedly turned around and ordered someone to pass it on.He turned around again, and glanced at her worriedly.

Seeing the worry in her eyes, Gu Qinghua smiled and said softly: "Don't worry, it's not too urgent! The people below always like to make a fuss!" After finishing speaking, he handed over the memorial.

Xianglin took a look, but her expression changed, and she said anxiously: "Your Majesty, isn't this a big deal? What should we do!"

Xiguo is close to the sea, and the southern coastline is very long, accounting for nearly one-third of the entire country's borderline. The coastline with excellent harbors and rich seafood is concentrated in Southeast County, followed by Nanyang County. These two counties are just adjacent to each other.

Starting from Zhaifeng City in the north, there is a grand canal called Tongyun River, which connects the north and the south, and ends at a big town called Lizhou in the south of Southeast County.This is an important commercial channel that runs through the north and the south, and it is also the traditional channel for the emperors of the Xi Kingdom to go south to observe the people's conditions.

Less than a hundred miles south of Lizhou, there is an excellent coastline.

Originally, the overseas trade of the Xi Kingdom was very prosperous. There were forests of ships in the major open ports, and mountains of goods were piled up and down.

But decades ago, during the time of Gu Qinghua's grandfather Emperor Xianzong, Emperor Xianzong brutally suppressed and massacred the Gu clan in order to leave a peaceful country for his beloved daughter Gu Fengqing.

At that time, the King of Southeast County, who was guarding Southeast County, colluded with pirates in desperation. Relying on the superior location near the sea and the huge wealth support obtained from overseas trade, he fought the most fiercely, and almost consumed Emperor Xianzong's originally not rich treasury. Dry!

Although the King of Southeast County failed in the end, the victorious Emperor Xianzong had a hard time.Moreover, although the King of Southeast County died in the chaos of war, many of his clan subordinates escaped from birth, retreated into the sea with hatred, and became a new generation of pirates.

Since then, the southern sea area has been restless for years, and the imperial court sent troops to encircle and suppress it several times to no avail.Later, after Gu Fengqing succeeded to the throne, after discussing with several important ministers, he had no choice but to order to close the external port and move all the coastal residents fifty miles away from the sea. Harassment and looting.

However, the impact of this caused more harm than good. Not only did the country's tax revenue drop by a quarter, but the people in a county that depended on the sea also complained and complained, and riots occurred from time to time.Moreover, various commercial and cultural, artistic, scientific and technological exchanges between the country and the outside world have also been severely restricted.

The most incomprehensible thing is that instead of being isolated because of this, the pirates intensified and became bigger and bigger. Many good people who lived by the sea risked their lives to go to sea and were willing to be bandits.Pirates also intensified their looting of coastal villages and towns.

This time, the secret book that Gu Qinghua held in his hand was exactly that of Zhang Yan, the magistrate of Southeast County. The lieutenant general of the book was ransacked by pirates half a month ago in Jiuli, Damiao, and Gaoying, the three towns near the sea in Southeast County. It was described in detail, and listed the incidents of the southeast county being poisoned by pirates in recent years and the consequences of the heavy loss of life and property. It was shocking and bloody.Zhang Zhifu strongly requested the imperial court to send troops to kill the pirates, avenge the common people, and restore the peace of the place; under the booklet, there are signatures of officials at all levels in Southeast County and local gentry.

Xiang Lin felt terrified and heartbroken, and suppressed tears and said to Gu Qinghua in grief and indignation: "Your Majesty, this matter concerns the common people, and it is of great importance! I hope Your Majesty will be careful!"

"If the pirates are not eradicated, there will be no peace in the southeast." Gu Qinghua sighed softly, and said, "I don't know this truth? But, the imperial court has no naval divisions, so sending troops is easier said than done!"

What's more, one must first settle down in order to fight against the outside world, and the king of politics is still eyeing him, how could she send troops to waste her human, financial and material resources for nothing?
Seeing Xianglin stunned for a moment, Gu Qinghua comforted with worry on his face: "Don't worry, I won't let this matter go, I will always find a way to get the best of both worlds!"

Xianglin nodded, forced a smile and said, "Your Majesty is extremely intelligent, so he will certainly come up with a good idea."

(End of this chapter)