Golden branches and jade leaves

Chapter 72
Chapter 15: Grand plans and hegemony

"Your Majesty! This is..." Su Mi asked suspiciously.

At the same time, the thoughts in his mind started to spin rapidly, what is the meaning of Ni Yuan's move?
Now that Nan Chen is vulnerable, the disaster of destroying the country is in sight, and he is about to establish the most outstanding contribution as a courtier, why is there such a memorial?
Qi Taki is ignorant of military affairs, and has no help in the war at all, but at this time he wants to call him...

That's right, Ni Yuan also knew that once he successfully conquered Nanchen, he would be able to conquer the whole country, and he would be suspected of being the master of the earthquake.And if Qi Taki went to the front line, and Yujia went to the front line, everything would be different. Of course, all the credits on the battlefield belonged to the highest commander, even if the commander was just a puppet, it was of no use.However, when discussed after the war, both the people and the imperial court will definitely agree that the credit for the demise of Nanchen and the unification of the world belongs to the emperor of Daqi—Qi Long himself, not Ni Yuan.

At best, Ni Yuan is just a minister who serves the emperor and obeys orders.

But Qi Taki naturally understands Ni Yuan's credit in his heart, and the benefits he should have are indispensable, and at the same time, he will not put himself on the cusp of the storm, avoiding the ending of the master of the merits and the death of the rabbit. .And...Su Mi turned her head to look at Qi Taki's expression, which probably made Qi Taki even more trust that he has absolutely no ambition to surrender.

What a shrewd move by Ni Yuan!

"Your Majesty, how dangerous it is to go on a personal conquest. You are among the people, how can you easily risk yourself..." Su Mi hurriedly stopped.

"We have won the world on horseback. My father, the emperor, led the soldiers and horses to the battlefield in person. He fought and killed all his life. He never fell behind. I am now in my twenties, but I have never experienced it personally. After a battle, you are really a son of man." Qi Long didn't answer directly, but felt sorry for him.

Su Mi groaned inwardly, it seemed that Qi Long was moved by this memorial.

If Qi Long is allowed to go out this time, I am afraid that the status of the Ni family will be even more difficult to shake in the future.Is there any chance of revenge in my life?

"Your Majesty, the capital of Beijing is important, and the confidant of the country must not be left alone for a day. Once the Emperor goes out, who will handle the state affairs in the court?"

"Nowadays, the power in the imperial court is stable, and the officials of the six ministries are all performing their duties without any mistakes. The daily affairs can be handled by each ministries and divisions by themselves. If important matters are not urgent matters, they can be dealt with after my class teacher returns to Beijing. And those who can’t wait can be dealt with by a few Grand Scholars together with Prince Yu and other ministers.”

"But what if some treacherous villain takes the opportunity to gain power?" Su Mi retorted.

"Several university scholars are important ministers left behind by the emperor when his father was alive. They are all loyal and trustworthy. Prince Yu acts prudently and does not fall behind. Moreover, these important ministers check each other. How can they be suspected of playing power? ?”

"I'm relieved that they will handle the state affairs together. Besides, although the battle ahead is tense, the country is stable. It's the severe winter season, and the big things are the raising of food and grass for the army, the supply of horses and horses."

"Besides, there are disaster relief, small things like the weather, and I don't need to worry about it."

While sorting out his thoughts, Qi Taki said that he was not so much persuading Su Mi as he was convincing himself.

"The memorial just sent by Ni Yuan also said that the morale of our army is now high, and the weather in the south is hot. It is currently in the severe winter season, which is most suitable for our army to fight. According to Ni Yuan's estimation, this battle will wait until next summer. It could be over before."

"Your Majesty, although Nanchen is at a disadvantage right now, it is still better than our Daqi for a long time. Even if General Ni's martial arts skills are world-class and his strategy is invincible, how can he be able to..."

"It is of course impossible to completely pacify Nanchen within half a year. Even Ni Yuan would not dare to boast like this." Qi Long laughed and said, "However, within half a year, gather troops and capture Nanchen's capital. It's still not a problem. As long as Chen Jing is conquered, I will be able to return to the imperial court. The rest of the kings and local forces can be left to Ni Yuan to deal with slowly later."

Qi Taki's face showed eager joy.After these words, it is simply the only reason to go out, and there is no reason to refuse.

It is a great honor for the emperors of all dynasties to unify the world in person!This chaotic world has lasted for 200 years, and heroes have emerged in large numbers, but no one has come close to this glory.Thinking of the unprecedented grand plan and great cause he was about to build, Qi Taki almost shouted for joy.

Su Mi opened her mouth and wanted to say something, but before she could speak, Qi Long had already smiled and said: "I also know that Mi Er is worried about my safety, but don't worry, as the commander, I didn't go to battle in person To kill the enemy, there are thousands of troops around you at all times."

"Your Majesty, the situation on the battlefield is changing rapidly, who can guarantee that the Emperor will always be by your side..."

"I've considered this point too," Qi Taki interrupted Su Mi with a wave of his hand, and said, "A few days ago, I heard that the disciple of Zen Master Kuye had returned, why didn't he come to see me?"

A bad premonition welled up in Su Mi's heart. She lowered her head and said, "He is just a low-level slave with a low grade. How dare he rush to meet the emperor? Please forgive me for being rude."

"Haha," Qi Taki said with a loud laugh, "he's all master's disciples, and his identities are naturally different, so there's no need to pay attention to his grade. He went to your place as soon as he returned to the palace. It can be seen that he cares about his old master." People, I will naturally not pursue it, Mi'er need not worry."

"He has a different status now. Since he is the master's disciple, I will send an edict to grant him an official position. This time, let him accompany him on the expedition. With such a master by his side, Mi'er can rest assured."

Su Mi felt miserable in her heart. She always regarded Chen Lie as her only relative in this world, and she was also the most trustworthy person around her. Among other things, once Chen Lie left, she would be with Chen Lie. Contacts with forces outside the palace have to be discounted a lot.And she always hoped that Chen Lie could leave the court, but he stayed for her, but now he made him do things he didn't want because of himself.

Seeing Qi Taki's excited expression, Su Mi didn't know how to say no.

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After returning to Caiwei Palace, Su Mi told Chen Lie about today's accident, "If you don't want to go, I will refuse to go." She said.In any case, she absolutely does not want Chen Lie to do things against her will.

"Does Second Miss want me to go?"

Naturally, Su Mi would not lie to him, she pondered for a moment and said: "I hope Qi Taki can come back safely... This time Ni Yuan's approach seems clever and impeccable, but there is always a feeling in my heart Uneasy feeling, I can't tell what it is." Su Mi frowned, she really couldn't tell where her unreasonable worry came from.

She always felt that Ni Yuan's plans and goals were not so simple, maybe it was the long-term hostility that made her imagine him too complicated.

Chen Lie smiled and said, "There's nothing wrong with that. Since I want to stay by Miss's side, naturally the higher my status, the better. This will be of great use to Miss."

"You don't have to think about me..." Su Mi said hastily.

"It's for me too," Chen Lie stopped her, and said with a frank smile, "It's just my own selfishness. Zen Master Kuye has taught me a lot. When we were in Hanshan Temple, we talked a lot. , Maybe I have never had such a broad mind as the master in my life, but I know his wish to end this troubled world. Qi Taki has a lot to do with him, whether it is for the lady's plan or for the master's wish, he They are all indispensable. Isn’t the wish of the two of you my wish? That’s why I protect him this time for my own sake.”

"And Master..." Chen Lie sighed softly, and finally said: "Master, his body may not be able to survive."

Su Mi was silent. Thinking about it, it was true. Zen Master Kuye is now nearly a hundred years old. Although he is almost a mythical person in folklore, he is still a mortal after all, not a god.

She couldn't help feeling sad, she had always had a heartfelt admiration for Zen Master Kuye.Although he couldn't choose as he wished, this respect has not changed in the slightest.Zen Master Kuye was not originally a guardian. He chose to support Qi for the sake of the people and the world. There is nothing resentful about him. Moreover, he is not only his father's master, but also saved his life under the cliff.

These days, Su Mi also often talked about Master Kuye with Chen Lie. After teaching Chen Lie martial arts, Zen Master Kuye left Hanshan Temple and traveled to the west.This time he went west, although he didn't say anything, but Chen Lie knew that his body was gradually weakening.That's why the old man will simply put aside all worldly concerns and simply go west.If it wasn't for missing Su Mi, Chen Lie might have traveled around the world serving Zen Master Kuye.For the wish of the person he respects, Chen Lie also hopes to fulfill it for him.

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Soon, another minor event happened in the harem, the newly conferred concubine Liu passed away.

After Liu Qiyan moved into Shuyu Palace, she continued to recuperate at ease. Originally, a pregnant woman could start serving as a pamper three months after giving birth, but due to dystocia, she was in poor health and could not be pampered. There was nothing I could do, until the last few days my health was getting better.So I couldn't bear it anymore, and took the palace people out to relax.

Originally, it was fine during the day, and I took the palace servants to swim and play in the blue pool in a cheerful mood.But shortly after returning home, he started to have a fever, and before the imperial doctor came over, he died suddenly like this.

According to the doctor's later diagnosis, it was because the body hadn't recuperated after giving birth, so she moved the place rashly, the water and soil were not acclimatized, and Shuyu Palace was approaching the cold winter, the weather was cold, and the wind hurt her body, which made Concubine Liu's already weak body unable to bear it. Had a stroke and died.

After Qi Long heard the news, the first thing he asked was how the little prince was doing. He was relieved when he learned that the little prince hadn't traveled with him, and he just sighed a few times before ordering someone to Liu Pin was buried.Anyway, thinking of her as the little prince's biological mother, he specially ordered her to be buried in accordance with the etiquette of a noble concubine, and it was also recorded as a noble concubine on the gold book, and then all affairs should be handed over to the Ministry of Internal Affairs to handle according to the rules.

Now that he is entangled in all kinds of affairs, he really doesn't have much energy to focus on the life and death of a concubine who has long fallen out of favor in the harem. If Liu Qiyan is not the prince's biological mother, he probably won't even have the time to intervene.

The upbringing of the little prince became the next major issue.Who will raise the prince?Originally, everyone in the palace thought that it must be Concubine Ni Gui, but Qi Long issued an edict to hand over the custody of the prince to the queen who was almost reclusive, and said: "Now the palace is empty under the knees. It is not a good thing for the country. You are wise and virtuous, and I am relieved to raise and educate the little prince." The people in the palace couldn't help looking at each other in amazement.

This incident also left an unintended consequence in the palace. Shuyu Palace became a place that everyone hated. The concubines who lived there for three generations did not have a good end, which made the Qi Palace later. The concubine would rather live in a remote palace than in the magnificent Shuyu Palace.Even the Bibo Pool was denounced by the concubines as an ominous place, and few people were willing to set foot in it.

The news of Qi Long's imperial conquest caused an uproar in the court, and many courtiers beat their chests one by one, crying, as if Qi Long was going to die.Of course, the people from the other faction clearly saw the meaning of Qi Taki's move, and hurriedly went to the table to sing praises, flattering constantly.No matter what kind of opposition or approval it is, it can't shake the determination of the Great Qi Emperor to conquer personally.

The posture of the emperor's personal expedition is of course extraordinary, Qi Long's mood is impatient, and the people in the Ministry of Internal Affairs are so busy that they can get everything ready for Qi Long's expedition as soon as possible.

The [-] troops newly summoned to reinforce the southern front line have been assembled, waiting for the glory of the emperor to lead the expedition in person.Chen Lie was promoted to be an imperial servant and accompanied Qi Taki on the expedition. No one raised any objections to such a step-up promotion. After knowing the task Chen Lie was about to undertake and his background, no one was surprised at his promotion .

At the same time, the decree of changing the Tiantong of the Yuan Dynasty in the new year was also promulgated. This brand new year name showed the young emperor of Daqi's eagerness to unify the world.Of course, the emperor's favor is also enshrined in the harem, in accordance with the destiny of changing the yuan, the six palaces are sealed together, and the decree of grace continues. Su Mi was promoted two ranks in a row, and was promoted to one of the six concubines of the second rank, which can be regarded as fulfilling what Qi Long mentioned a few days ago A reward for Su Mi.At the same time, this is also the last Jin Feng that Su Mi received as a concubine in Da Qi's harem.

And [-] soldiers and horses to reinforce the northern border also assembled, with sufficient food and grass, ready to go to the border.Mu Qinghan was transferred to the forward lieutenant general, and led the team to support Juyuguan. Compared with the second-rank bodyguard commander, it was only a transfer at the same level, but it fulfilled his long-cherished wish to play in the battlefield.

On December [-]th of the fourth year of Longhui, in such a cold and windy weather, Qi Long Yujia's personal expedition finally set off.He stood proudly on the Shenwu Gate of the imperial city, proudly staring down at the soldiers standing in a row below.Looking forward to flying, the momentum is flamboyant.

Seeing Qi Taki's bright yellow figure, the thunderous Shan Hu Long live resounded through the sky, the momentum was astonishing.Qi Long couldn't help but feel complacent.He turned his head and looked at the rolling palace behind him, then turned around and looked at the countless elite soldiers and generals below, the joy and high spirit in his heart was simply indescribable.

When he stands here again, he must be the overlord of the whole world. What kind of scenery and prestige should he be at that time? He will build a grand hegemony that no one has been able to achieve in the past 200 years.This time's expedition will definitely add a strong color to his martial arts and history!
At this time, Qi Long certainly didn't expect that he would never have the chance to set foot on the tall tower of Shenwumen in his life.This was the first and last time he showed his non-literary side in front of the people and army of Daqi.

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