The daughter of the splendid good fortune is respected

Chapter 409
"I can't help. Even if I can really help, wait for the news to reach the capital, and then wait for His Highness to make arrangements. After a while, the affairs of the Xiao family will have been settled."

Xiao Mingyu raised the curtain, pointed to the outside and said to Mo Si, "Look at what this place in Zhongzhou is like. If you look around, there are only mountains and mountains, and there are very few fields. The food produced in Zhongzhou is not enough for the locals. Food. I didn’t see that the Fan family hoarded a mountain of grain every year, otherwise there would be a food shortage in Zhongzhou. The land in Zhongzhou is so barren, and the land is worthless. What is the most valuable here in Zhongzhou, minerals, only minerals. As long as there are minerals, There is money. After this incident, the Xiao family has to pay out all the minerals in their hands. If you say that the Xiao family is not defeated, whoever will be defeated. If you say that His Highness will help, how will His Highness help? Can you help the Xiao family get two minerals? If he really has This ability, I will follow him to send in the future."

Speaking of this, Xiao Mingyu laughed, "In addition to mines, Zhongzhou is a mountain. A place with such a barren land has hoarded heavy soldiers, and everyone is fighting for profit in this place. How can it be peaceful here? And as far as I know, the most popular place for recruiting soldiers in the palace is Use absenteeism. Absenteeism to mine mines requires coordination and cooperation. When they arrive in the army, these people can cooperate with a little training, and the execution speed of orders is definitely not comparable to that of undisciplined peasant soldiers.”

Mo Da Si frowned, "Young lady, what do you mean by saying this? This servant can't understand."

Xiao Mingyu smiled and said: "Don't you understand? Your Highness must understand, otherwise she wouldn't have spent such a long time in Zhongzhou City. If the imperial court wants to attack Zhongzhou, soldiers are the first problem. There are not many troops in Zhongzhou, but The fighting power is absolutely strong. Moreover, the terrain here in Zhongzhou is easy to defend and difficult to attack. If you think the imperial court wants to take Zhongzhou, how much preparation will it have to do? It is not without reason that the Qin Palace can live freely on the territory of Zhongzhou for hundreds of years. Now the emperor I am worried about the affairs of Zhongzhou. Although His Highness has no errands, it must not be easy. You said that under such circumstances, His Highness will not have the time to manage the affairs of our Xiao family. When the Xiao family collapses, it is not dead. people."

Xiao Mingyu laughed at himself, "Mo Si, I advise you not to talk about the Xiao family's affairs with His Highness. It is meaningless. It will increase His Highness's burden. Once the Xiao family's affairs are spread, His Highness should know, Zhongzhou We are making preparations here. Killing chickens to scare monkeys is to deter other aristocratic families, so as to achieve the purpose of stabilizing the interior. Once the interior is stable, the palace will be able to free up its hands to deal with the hostile forces outside. Do you understand?"

Mo Si's face was pale, "How can the girl see such far-reaching things?"

Xiao Mingyu didn't answer, but looked at Xiao Mingzhen, "Third Brother, do I make sense?"

"Ming Yu, that Highness?" Xiao Mingzhen frowned.

"It doesn't matter who Your Highness is or what he can do. What matters is the bottom line and purpose of the palace. Our Xiao family has been reduced to selling off our ancestral property. From this point of view, the palace has achieved its goal. So now we have Qualified to negotiate with the Wangfu. Because the Wangfu no longer needs to do unnecessary things, and there is no need to continue to suppress the Xiao family." Xiao Mingyu said: "Third brother, today is our opportunity. When we bargain with the Wangfu later, we don't need to be too polite."

Xiao Mingzhen looked at Xiao Mingyu with a complicated expression, "Sister Mingyu, you are really impressive."

Xiao Mingyu smiled and said, "I don't believe that third brother didn't think of this."

Xiao Mingzhen felt ashamed, "To tell you the truth, I really didn't think so deeply. The palace did make an example of others against Xiao's family. But after that, I didn't think about it. Compared with sister Mingyu in this respect, I am much worse. "

"The third brother is modest."

Xiao Mingyu lowered the curtain, and blinked with Mo.Mo Si was a little uneasy.He lowered his voice and said, "Why did the girl deliberately tell the third young master what she said?"

"If I don't tell you, do you think he won't suspect it? His Royal Highness will mention it when he meets His Royal Highness. Instead of waiting until then, it's better to take some precautions first."

Mo Si had nothing to say, she was always unable to accurately guess Xiao Mingyu's thoughts.

When we arrived at Shili Pavilion, a handsome young man stood in the wind.The young master turned his head, and the corners of his mouth curled up, showing the most gentle and gentle smile, which made people feel like a spring breeze.

Xiao Mingyu laughed, and had to say that the prince Zhou Qi had a good appearance, which could confuse people and make people let go of their guard.For example, Xiao Mingzhen.Xiao Mingyu walked in front, and when Xiao Mingzhen passed by, Xiao Mingyu reminded in a low voice, "Don't be confused."

Xiao Mingzhen shuddered and woke up instantly.He lowered his head, not daring to look at the smiling face of his elder son Zhou Qi again.

"I have met His Royal Highness." Xiao Mingyu saluted respectfully.

"Excuse me, Miss Xiao asked this elder son to come out, tell me, why?" Elder son Zhou Qi was very straightforward this time.

Xiao Mingyu said: "Your Highness, please be merciful and let the Xiao family survive."

The eldest son Zhou Qi smiled and said: "Miss Xiao, it is not impossible to ask the palace to let the Xiao family live. But what conditions can your Xiao family offer. If it is suitable, this son can consider it."

Xiao Mingyu signaled Xiao Mingzhen to come on, Xiao Mingyu didn't know much about the property of the Xiao family, and she couldn't even say it clearly, so she asked Xiao Mingzhen to come together today.

Xiao Mingzhen understood Xiao Mingyu's meaning, took a step forward, and said respectfully: "Reporting to Your Highness, if the palace agrees, our Xiao family can transfer the property rights of the remaining few minerals. The shop can also be sold to the Wangfu, including the grain purchasing route, and the grain merchants behind it, we can all serve as bridges for the Wangfu."

The eldest son Zhou Qi picked up his teacup and took a sip. "Only this?"

Xiao Mingzhen felt uneasy, "If your Highness needs anything, please express it clearly."

The eldest son Zhou Qi pointed to the stone bench and motioned for the two to sit down and talk.Even though Xiao Mingzhen was in a hurry to get angry, he wished he could get the answer now, but since the prince Zhou Qi assumed the posture of talking slowly, Xiao Mingzhen could only cooperate.

The eldest son Zhou Qi said: "I heard that the government hasn't released Mr. Xiao yet."

"Exactly." Xiao Mingzhen really wanted to impulsively say, can the palace raise its hand and release the person first.As for the money, it will be sent to the palace when it is collected.However, Xiao Mingzhen had good restraint and did not say this impulsively.

The eldest son Zhou Qi glanced at Xiao Mingzhen with a half-smile, and then at Xiao Mingyu, "Miss Xiao, tell me."

Xiao Mingyu said with a smile: "The purpose of killing chickens and monkeys in the palace has been achieved. I don't think there is any need to kill them all. Now that the Xiao family has been reduced to sell their ancestral property, the Xiao family will be unworthy descendants. I think the aristocratic families in Zhongzhou are heartbroken when they see each other. There are relatives. Now no one dares to flirt with the imperial court anymore. Everything is done in moderation, and the palace can gain a good reputation, and it can also give a signal to other aristocratic families. Only when the palace is benevolent and righteous can everyone live and do business with peace of mind. Otherwise, it is the heart of the people Panic, people's hearts are about to disperse."

(End of this chapter)