The first-class concubine of the Song Dynasty

Chapter 27 Crisis
It was dusk, and it was only half a month before the Mid-Autumn Festival, so the scenery was even more bleak, even the imperial palace.

Pan Mei entered the palace, and after seeing the emperor, she brought up the matter of conquering the Southern Han Dynasty.

After listening to Pan Mei's words, Zhao Kuangyin asked, "How is the food and grass prepared?"

"Song Kaiguo has been recuperating for ten years, and the preparation of food and grass is not a problem."

Zhao Kuangyin was very satisfied, and said again: "From Pan Aiqing's point of view, is it possible to go to war in one month?"

"From my point of view, as long as the army is integrated, we can go out for an expedition. One month is enough." Having said this, Pan Mei suddenly hesitated, and said: "It doesn't take long for the army to integrate. Don't worry, but I am worried about the problem of grain delivery, so I hope that the Holy Lord will send a trustworthy person to be the grain delivery officer."

After Zhao Kuangyin listened, he nodded slightly. He also fought for many years and knew the importance of food and grass to the army. If the people sent cannot be trusted, it will easily affect the overall situation because of this small problem.

"From Pan Aiqing's point of view, who is the most suitable person for this position?"

Pan Mei was slightly stunned, and said: "Please ask the emperor to judge."

Zhao Kuangyin smiled slightly: "There are only you and my monarch and ministers here, but it's okay for you to say, if Aiqing's words are reasonable, how can I refuse?"

Seeing this, Pan Mei no longer refused, so she listed several courtiers and a few consorts.

After Zhao Kuangyin listened, he commented on these people one by one.

"Cao Jue is the son of Cao Bin, the Duke of Lu. There is an old saying that a father of a tiger has no dogs and sons. There is nothing wrong with ordering him to go out with the army. At his age, it is time to go out and see the world. But in my impression, this man has no city. It can be said that the grain transport officer is not suitable, let him be a vanguard, Pan Aiqing can help me more, maybe in the future I will be a good general of the Song Dynasty again."

"As for Liu Wei, he's just a businessman, and he's a little thin. I'm afraid it's inappropriate to go out with the army." Zhao Kuangyin said, looking at Pan Mei, with a three-point smile on his mouth, but secretly in his heart. Thinking about why Pan Mei suddenly came to discuss with herself for a grain transport officer today, as a general, Pan Mei should be able to arrange this kind of matter by herself?

When thinking this way, Zhao Kuangyin suddenly thought of Liu Weilai, this Liu Wei gave [-]% of Liu Family Winery's profits to the imperial court for military supplies, if he put him on the battlefield again, it would be too unkind.

Zhao Kuangyin knew very well what the battlefield was like. People who went to the battlefield had no idea whether they could come back alive. Zhao Kuangyin had experienced it himself, so naturally he would not let Liu Wei take risks.

Pan Mei saw that the emperor did not agree with Liu Wei going to the battlefield, but she was not in a hurry. It was impossible for him to become the current Korean Duke without any skills. He had expected that the emperor would rely on Liu Wei To earn money, Liu Wei will not let Liu Wei take on this task, but he will never give up.

"Actually, from my point of view, Prince Consort Liu is the most suitable food delivery officer. First of all, Prince Concubine Liu is trustworthy. Second, the secret agent of the Southern Han Dynasty discovered it because of him. He will never give birth to a rebellious heart. Finally, Concubine Liu is a prodigy in business, and he must be very competent for this kind of logistical work, I know that the emperor is worried about Concubine Liu's safety, but it should not be a dangerous thing to transport food in the back."

Speaking of this, Pan Mei smiled lightly: "This minister thinks Concubine Liu is very suitable."

Looking at Pan Mei, Zhao Kuangyin felt more doubts in his heart, and he could also see that if Pan Mei was willing to attack the Southern Han Dynasty, he had to assign Liu Wei to the position of Grain Transport Officer.

"Pan Aiqing's words are not unreasonable. In this case, I will decree that Concubine Liu will be the food delivery officer."

Seeing this, Pan Mei was not delighted, she continued to talk about other things as usual, and then she got up and left the palace.
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The emperor's edict was issued the next day, appointing Cao Jue as the vanguard and Liu Wei as the grain transport officer.What followed was the time for the imperial court to send troops to the Southern Han Dynasty, in early September.

After the edict was issued, Pan Mei was very proud, but King Jin and Su were a little taken aback when they saw it. The Song Dynasty had been in power for ten years, and there had been many wars, but the son-in-law had never been appointed as a food delivery officer.

King Jin glanced at Su and then said, "Does Mr. Su think this is strange?"

Su Tongkan smiled faintly: "My lord, I'm afraid we all underestimated that Korean Duke."

"Oh? Why did Mr. Su say that?"

"According to the report from the spies, Pan Mei, the Duke of Korea, went into the palace yesterday evening. When she came out, she was in a good mood. According to my subordinates, it must be the Duke of Korea who let the two princes-in-law go to war. Why did the Duke of Korea suddenly let the two princes-in-law What about going to the battlefield?"

Su Tong saw that this was the end of his words, King Jin already understood, and after he understood, he was quite astonished: "Pan Mei suspected that Liu Wei was the murderer who killed her son, and that's why she asked Liu Wei to leave the capital?"

"I'm afraid Liu Wei's situation is dangerous."

Jin Wang frowned slightly, and after thinking for a long time, said: "This king enters the palace, and I want the emperor to take back his life."

King Jin was about to get up, but Su Tongkan suddenly stopped him and said, "My lord, no, this is an order from the emperor himself, and it is not easy for him to change it. From the point of view of my subordinates, this is a crisis for Liu Wei, but it is also an opportunity. Look at it." How does he grasp it, why don't we wait and see what happens, and see if this Liu Wei is really as smart as we thought?"

"What if?"

"If Liu Wei can't even get through such a small crisis, it's not worth the prince worrying about him, and no matter how bad he is, it's not too late for the prince to go to see the emperor the day before the crusade against the Southern Han Dynasty. Go at this time, for the prince It’s also inappropriate.”

Hearing what Su Jiao said, King Jin suddenly woke up. Only the people in the palace knew about Pan Mei's meeting with the emperor. Wouldn't it be unreasonable for him to make the emperor suspicious when he went to see the emperor at this time?

"Mr. Su is right!"
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It was before noon that day when the imperial edict arrived at Ruyi County Lord's Mansion. After receiving the edict, Liu Wei was at a loss for a while. He was a businessman and a son-in-law, so why did he suddenly become a grain transporter who attacked the Southern Han Dynasty? ?

Da Song was not surprised by the use of soldiers in the Southern Han Dynasty, but it was too strange that he was suddenly appointed for no reason.

When Liu Wei received the edict, his brows frowned slightly. He didn't think it was the emperor Zhao Kuangyin's feverishness.

The eunuch who sent the edict was about to leave, but Liu Wei stayed behind. Liu Wei ordered someone to take out a few jars each of his newly brewed Tanxiang wine and Liefeng wine, and ordered someone to deliver it to the eunuch who sent the edict, and then He asked with a smile, "Why did the emperor suddenly appoint this son-in-law as the food transport officer?"

The eunuch who delivered the imperial edict was often referred to as Mr. Xi. I saw Mr. Xi pinched his orchid fingers slightly, and said with a slight smile, "My son-in-law doesn't know, I invited you to the palace yesterday evening. But the future is endless."

Hearing that it was Pan Mei's request in front of the emperor, Liu Wei's heart sank suddenly, and she secretly scolded Pan Mei, you old man.

After seeing off Eunuch Xi, Liu Wei's face suddenly changed slightly. He knew very well that it was impossible for Pan Mei to go to the emperor to ask for orders to be a food delivery officer without any reason. He must have noticed something, so he did so.

Liu Wei had a very bad premonition, then Pan Mei might know that Pan Weide was killed by herself, but why didn't he come to question herself because he knew that he had killed someone?Why did you suddenly ask Zhi to be the grain transport officer?

Suddenly, Liu Wei exclaimed. He walked back and forth in the Princess's Mansion, his face became more and more urgent. He finally understood what Pan Mei wanted to do, but how could he think of using this method to get rid of himself?

While Liu Wei was walking back and forth in the mansion like this, Princess Ruyi came out from the inner courtyard with Xiaoyu. Seeing Liu Zhou's flustered expression, he asked curiously: "I heard from Lvyi that the emperor sent someone to pass the decree. What kind of person made the son-in-law so out of place?"

After being told by Princess Ruyi, Liu Wei realized that he was indeed not calm enough just now, but soon he returned to normal, and said with a light smile: "The emperor ordered me to be the grain transport officer for the crusade against the Southern Han Dynasty. My son-in-law has never I have fought a war, so I am a little anxious."

Princess Ruyi couldn't help being surprised after hearing Liu Wei's words: "The grain transport officer who attacked the Southern Han Dynasty? Is the Song Dynasty going to use troops against the Southern Han Dynasty?"

Princess Ruyi didn't know about the spies of the Southern Han Dynasty, so it was normal for her to be surprised when she suddenly heard that the imperial court used troops against the Southern Han Dynasty. Let's get going."

Princess Ruyi recalled it, and asked a little puzzled: "Why did the emperor suddenly ask you to be a grain transport officer?" Speaking of this, Princess Ruyi's face changed slightly. She has experienced wars since she was a child. Knowing what war will bring, he also quickly realized what would happen if Liu Wei went to the battlefield.

"The son-in-law was very anxious just now, but he didn't want to go?" Princess Ruyi didn't want Liu Wei to go to the battlefield, but she knew very well why the man didn't bring the Wu hook. If Liu Wei really wanted to go to the war to make contributions, she wouldn't either. be opposed to.

"If the son-in-law is unwilling to go, the princess should go to the palace to ask the emperor. Although the princess is weak, I can still ask for this little favor." Princess Ruyi said indifferently, but no matter who it is, it is very clear , if Princess Ruyi really went to beg the emperor, she would have to cry bitterly.

Liu Wei smiled lightly, he had a dream of being a hero, but this time, he absolutely couldn't go to the battlefield. If he went, he would only die, but even if he didn't want to be the grain transport officer himself, he would never let the princess cry I begged the emperor to leave some blood of the Liu family, it would be a waste of points to do so.

If he doesn't want to be the grain transport officer, he will naturally use his own method to refuse, and he believes that this matter will definitely not trouble him, it just needs time.

There is still one month before the departure of the army, and during this month, anything can happen.

Just when Liu Wei was thinking this way, a servant from the mansion hurried over and said, "Consort, Princess, Cao Jue, Cao Consort is here!"

(End of this chapter)