Fengmou Jiangshan

Chapter 158

Unknowingly, the six years in Zhaoning came to an end again. With the closure of the yamen, the closure of the six departments, and the sound of firecrackers, another year passed.In a blink of an eye, it was the seventh year of Zhaoning.Unknowingly, it has been six years since Gu Qinghua came to Xi Country.

On the surface, it seems that everything is still in order, and the courtiers are also following the rules, but the people in the game are all self-conscious.Things on the surface cannot be done accurately.

In February of the seventh year of Zhaoning, an urgent report on the military situation of six hundred miles from the north was sent. It was written by General Su Yansu himself, saying that the Geshu Kingdom was stationed on the border and was ready to move.

There was an uproar in the court, and everyone was shocked when they heard it.

Geshu Kingdom and Xi Kingdom have lived indifferently for 20 years, and people can't help but be surprised that they suddenly stationed troops on the border without warning.For a while, the court said everything, but there were precedents. Fearing the "excessive power" of ancient Qinghua, no one dared to say no to war.Everyone discussed and came up with ideas. Some people said that the household department should quickly prepare food, grass and medicines, dispatch soldiers from the southwest, ask General Su to strengthen fortifications, build weapons and send them to the north, etc. Some people said, even the king of Chengen County said He continued: "Ge Shuguo is deceiving people too much. The husband of Ge Shu Huang has just passed away for more than a year, and they are so ruthless. This tone must not be tolerated!"

Everyone suddenly realized, at this time Fang remembered that just over a year ago in the harem, a royal husband from Geshu Kingdom passed away due to illness.Suddenly remembered that Mrs. Ge Shuhuang was always in good health, and suddenly went away!At that time, many people had doubts, but it was related to the royal palace, and no one dared to inquire about anything. At this time, hearing what King Chengen said, they couldn't help but feel suspicious: Could it be because the death of Emperor Geshu was unknown? , That's why Ge Shu country will mobilize teachers and mobilize people?What happened in the palace more than a year ago?Your Majesty, what did you do to Mrs. Geshu...

How could those evasive, suspicious eyes among the officials be able to hide from Gu Qinghua who was sitting upright?Gu Qinghua suddenly burst into anger, looked down and said coldly: "Ge Shuguo is really deceiving people too much! Even the old brother-in-law of the old brother Shu is not a fuel-efficient lamp. There was a conflict, if I hadn't reconciled it, I don't know what would have happened! Fortunately, I was an unlucky person, and I went there early, and there was less trouble!"

The hearts of all the ministers jumped again, as if they had suddenly realized something.

Duke Cheng'en was startled.

Gu Qinghua glanced at him and sneered secretly.They were just ambiguous and guessing words, and he thought he was the only one who couldn't say them!

At this moment, she doesn't have the time to argue with him on such a meaningless matter, Gu Qinghua looked at Prince Li: "What does Prince Li think about this matter?"

Everyone hurriedly listened quietly.

Prince Li regained his composure and came out to reply: "Your Majesty, I think that maybe it was cold in Geshu country last year, and countless cattle, sheep and livestock froze to death. This time the troops stationed on the border must be for food. Su Da The general has guarded the northern border for many years, and he has always led the army well, with him, defense should not be a problem."

Liu Jia, Minister of the Household Department, also hurriedly stepped forward and said, "Prince Li's words are true. Seeing the beginning of spring, it is the busy spring farming, the grain is in short supply, and the river embankment needs to be built to prevent the peach blossom flood. The money--it is a bit tight! When the battle comes, I'm afraid—" Liu Jia dragged out the end of his voice, keeping everything in silence.

Gu Qinghua can put Liu Jia's words aside and ignore them, but Prince Li has always been calm on the face and the most determined in his heart, even he doesn't need to act rashly, so Gu Qinghua has to weigh it up.

"It's best to be able to defend it," Gu Qinghua lowered his eyes and said slowly: "For the people of Sheji, fighting a war is not a good thing. It is also a merit to be able to stop them outside the country and prevent one party from dying! However, if someone Pressing and biting on every step of the way, I will definitely not be afraid anymore!"

"Your Majesty is wise!" Prince Li hurriedly said, "Your Majesty's compassion for the common people is really a blessing to our court."

All the ministers agreed, and even the King of Cheng'en just sneered slightly and had no objection.

Gu Qinghua said to Liu Jia solemnly: "I don't care what you do, allocate 300 million silver from the Ministry of Households, and quickly send people to escort the northern border to General Su, and order him to take precautions! If he is not sure, he can go first Afterwards, I will directly dispatch troops from neighboring counties and counties, and I must defend the northern border no matter what! If the other side retreats despite difficulties, that’s fine. You don't have to be polite, teach them a lesson for me!"

"My minister obeys the order!" Liu Jia's heart ached and she shivered slightly. With 300 million taels, you can do a lot of things... This time, it's in vain again!

After all, it looks like this battle is still going to be fought...

Gu Qinghua nodded in satisfaction, glanced at him, and said coldly: "If there is nothing wrong, then retreat!"

"I will send you off to Your Majesty! Long live my emperor, long live, long live!" All the ministers knelt down in tacit understanding and bowed their heads.

Gu Qinghua frowned slightly, got up and left amidst the rustle of her skirt.

As soon as he left the Dragon Palace, Gu Qinghua ordered the little eunuch to go to Chengqing Palace to pass on Su Jun. Regarding Geshu Kingdom, the Northern Territory, and General Su, there is probably no one in the city who knows better than Su Jun.

In the past few days, Su Jun was busy with other things according to her order, and he was not in the palace at this time. It was not until the afternoon that Su Jun came over in a hurry.

When he heard the news that Gu Qinghua was about to deploy troops on the border of Geshu Kingdom, his pupils opened in vain, and he subconsciously blurted out in surprise: "This shouldn't be! Impossible!"

Gu Qinghua's eyes flashed, he stared at him strangely, and said, "Shouldn't it? Impossible? Why?" Su Jun's reaction was too subconscious, and his tone was too firm, which made Gu Qinghua a little confused .Why did he say that?Could it be that because of his father's brilliance and martial arts, Ge Shuguo didn't dare to make plans for the northern border?

Su Jun realized that he had lost his composure, smiled, and reminded her: "Qing'er, do you still remember why Brother Shuyu entered the palace back then?"

A flash of inspiration flashed in Gu Qinghua's mind, and he blurted out: "Secret agreement! The secret agreement in Taiji Palace!" She couldn't help thinking again, and asked: "It's good for Ge Shuyu to come to the secret agreement, but, you can be sure, this secret agreement is in my hands Come on, doesn’t Geshu country dare to mess around?” It’s not uncommon for countries to sign and break contracts, and things turn upside down. Don't dare to act rashly?Gu Qinghua wondered secretly, she had guessed many times behind her back, but she couldn't figure it out even after racking her brains.

It's a pity, she felt very regretful, the secret contract was locked in the closet made of fine steel and embedded in the underground stone wall, the key was not left, and she couldn't see it even if she wanted to!If it wasn't for the registration in the register, she wouldn't even know the existence of this thing!

Su Jun smiled and said: "If they dared to move, they would have moved already! In the past ten years, under the rule of Ge Shutian, Geshu Kingdom has become stronger and stronger, and has subdued many small tribes around Geshu Kingdom. He is very ambitious and arrogant, if he hadn't been worried about the secret agreement and my father was on the defensive, they would have done it long ago!"

More than 20 years ago, Xi Kingdom and Geshu Kingdom had a battle of jade fragments, and Geshu Kingdom was almost destroyed because of this. This battle is an indelible shame in the hearts of all Geshu Kingdom people. If Ge Shutian can wash away this If he is humiliated, then his prestige and status in the country will reach an unparalleled peak. At that time, it is impossible for any brother and royal family to pose a threat to him. It is impossible for him to be unaware of the benefits.However, for so many years, he still has not moved to the country, which can only show that he has scruples, and the legend of the secret agreement is real.

"However, the late emperor didn't say a word about this matter, even Aunt Su didn't know about it." Gu Qinghua frowned, and said again: "I have also carefully searched the Zichen Palace, checked the late emperor's relics, and I haven't found any clues in it, tell me, where is this mysterious key? It won't be in Mu Hongru's hands?"

"Such an important thing will not be in the hands of Mu Hongru," Su Jun reassured her: "Although the late emperor favored Mu Shi, there are rules for how to archive secret agreements between countries. Mu Shi is power No matter how big it is, it’s impossible to overstep it.”

Gu Qinghua gritted his teeth and said: "It's really impossible, I sent craftsmen to smash the secret cabinet!"

"No way!" Su Jun was startled, angry and funny, and hurriedly persuaded: "Qing'er, your thinking is too simple. The secret cabinet is so exquisitely designed, how can it be so easy to smash it? If it is self-defeating, If something is destroyed, isn’t it worth the loss?”

Gu Qinghua became irritable.

She was just talking angry words, how could she really do that!

At this time, Xianglin came to report: "Prince Li, please see me."

Gu Qinghua guessed that he was talking about the northern border, so he said "Xuan" absent-mindedly, and did not ask Su Jun to avoid it.

Sure enough, Prince Li talked about the deployment of troops in the Geshu Kingdom, but the content was not what Gu Qinghua expected, but had similarities with Su Jun.

Prince Li also felt that it was strange for Geshu country to send troops.His tone was as firm as Su Jun's.

Gu Qinghua has a solid idea in his heart, it seems that he also wants to talk about the secret agreement, and it turns out that all the veterans in the country know about it.

"Does Uncle Huang know what that secret agreement is about?" Gu Qinghua asked Prince Li.

Prince Li was stunned for a moment, then shook his head and said, "I don't know. Only the late Emperor, His Majesty the Emperor of Shu Kingdom, and the First Emperor of Geshu Kingdom know the contents of the secret agreement. No one else knows! But Your Majesty, I have something to offer to you today. Your Majesty!" As Prince Li said, he lifted his robe and knelt down again, holding a small wooden box respectfully with both hands above his head.

Gu Qinghua glanced at Xianglin, Xianglin stepped forward, took the wooden box, and gave it to Gu Qinghua.

Gu Qinghua seemed to have sensed something, her heart tightened and she suddenly felt dizzy, she opened the wooden box gently with a "snap", and a dark and translucent key lay quietly in the wooden box with a red silk backing , as thick as a finger, nearly four inches long, with complicated and uneven gears, you can tell how much painstaking effort was spent by skilled craftsmen at a glance.

(End of this chapter)